PHOTOS: CHS Parnassian Society Extends ‘Shakespeare in Love’ Run

November 19, 2018

From The Parnassian Society: Photo by Joy Yagid Columbia High School’s drama club, The Parnassian Society, found its muse over the weekend with sold-out performances of Shakespeare in Love – and has added two additional performances for 8 p.m. Friday, Nov. 30 and Saturday, Dec. 1 in the CHS Black Box Theatre. CHS is participating with Disney Theatrical Productions to pilot

Maplewood and Durand-Hedden Remember the Great War November 18

November 16, 2018

From Durand-Hedden House in Maplewood: One hundred and one years ago, the United States declared war on Germany, joining the First World War, and the impact was felt in the small town of Maplewood, NJ. Join Durand-Hedden on Sunday, November 18 from 1 pm to 4 pm as we learn more about the Great War. Over 100 men from Maplewood were called

CHS Parnassian Society Finds Its Muse With ‘Shakespeare in Love’ November 15-18

November 14, 2018

From the Parnassian Society: Columbia High School’s drama club, The Parnassian Society, is honored to be participating in the Disney Theatrical Productions pilot program to produce Shakespeare in Love based on the screenplay by Marc Norman and Tom Stoppard on Nov. 15-Nov. 18 in the CHS Black Box Theatre. The romantic comedy closely follows the 1998 Oscar-winning film, with romance, mistaken identifies, ruthless scheming and backstage theatrics all part of the fun

Vendors Wanted for JESPY House Nov 17 Holiday Craft Fair in South Orange

November 13, 2018

From JESPY House in South Orange, NJ: JESPY House is looking for vendors to participate in a Holiday Craft Fair that will take place Saturday, November 17, 2018 from 11am-3pm. It will be held at the Judi House, 110 Irvington Avenue, South Orange, NJ. Vendors selling various products are needed. The cost is $15.00 per table. JESPY asks that vendors be

South Mountain YMCA’s Youth Theatre Program Presents ‘The Addams Family’ Nov. 16-18

November 12, 2018

From the South Mountain YMCA: The South Mountain YMCA’s Youth Theatre Program is ecstatic to present our 6th musical production, The Addams Family ([email protected])! The Addams Family features an original story, and it’s every father's nightmare. Wednesday Addams, the ultimate princess of darkness, has grown up and fallen in love with a sweet, smart young man from a respectable family, a man her parents have never

4th Annual SouthNext Fest Brings Community Together for Ideas — and Fun

November 12, 2018

Mystical dance, inter-generational Jeopardy!, an interactive mural, storytelling lessons, mindfulness over medicine, sports psychology, privacy and technology — plus some music and cocktails. It was all a part of the 4th Annual SouthNext, a two-day arts, music and ideas festival that explores "our similarities by celebrating our differences." The event was conceived and directed by South Orange Village Trustee Steve Schnall. “Each

Aya Ogasawara: Memory and Mirage Opening November 10 at Winterhouse Projects at Maplewood Mercantile

November 7, 2018

This is the first show for this promising Japanese artist and is also the inaugural show from Maplewood Mercantile's new gallery platform. Aya Ogasawara's works suggest the sublime within allegorical rhapsodies that celebrate femininity. Opening November 10, 6-8 pm at the Maplewood Mercantile, 145 Dunnell Road, Maplewood Image courtesy of Winterhouse Projects and Aya Ogasawara Memory and Mirage is an exhibit