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‘En Plein Air’ Artists to be Featured at Art on the Avenue June 1
May 15, 2013CALDWELL, NJ - Saturday, June 1, the Caldwell Merchants' Association will be hosting its fourth annual Art on the Avenue event. Wo...
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North Caldwell's Brittany Blue Receives Governor's Award in Arts Education
May 1, 2013NORTH CALDWELL, NJ - On May 2, The New Jersey Arts Education Partnership hosted the 33rd NJ Governor’s Awards in Arts Educati...
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Caldwell Resident Impressionist, Lisa Palombo, Announces Spring Open Studio to be Held May 4 and 5
April 18, 2013CALDWELL, NJ - Caldwell, New Jersey based impressionist and award-winning fine artist, Lisa Palombo, on Sunday announced th...
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West Essex Students Nicole Elliott, Rachel La Penta and Luisa Petho’s Artwork Exhibited at Newark Hall of Records
March 28, 2013NORTH CALDWELL, NJ - The artwork of three West Essex High School students was on display at the Essex County Art Educa...
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Lurie Looks to Book Variety of Artists, Acts for SOPAC
March 21, 2013SOUTH ORANGE, NJ – To attract performers to SOPAC, programming consultant Steve Lurie said he will be relying on his years of ex...
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Author Harlan Coben Loves 'Twisting, Turning' Plot; He'll Sign Latest Book at Maplewood Bookstore
March 18, 2013MAPLEWOOD, NJ – When it comes to mystery writers from New Jersey, they don’t get much bigger than Harlan Coben. Physic...
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New SOPAC Director Hopes to Put Center on Firm Financial Ground, Expand Arts Education
March 3, 2013SOUTH ORANGE, NJ – Mark Packer is no stranger to revolutionizing an arts organization. After joining Elmer’s Appel Far...
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SOPAC Performer Booker T. Says Music, Not Medicine, Was His True Calling
March 2, 2013SOUTH ORANGE, NJ – It’s hard to believe that Booker T. Jones originally wanted to be a doctor. That's right – it...
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Ben Taylor's Request for SOPAC Audience: 'Volunteer Your Ears'
February 23, 2013SOUTH ORANGE, NJ – Talent clearly runs in Ben Taylor’s family. His father and mother, James Taylor and Carly Simon, ar...
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Twelve 'Angry Men,' One Woman Director to Stage Classic Play at Seton Hall
February 18, 2013SOUTH ORANGE, NJ – “Twelve Angry Men” is unlike most other Seton Hall plays. For one, its stage setting is spare...
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Author Christopher Coake's Reading at Seton Hall Open to Public
February 5, 2013SOUTH ORANGE, NJ -- A father’s life is thrown into turmoil after he discovers his dead son still exists as a ghost. A sheriff is...
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Jessica Molaskey Plans to Deliver 'One-of-a-Kind' Performance at SOPAC Saturday
January 25, 2013SOUTH ORANGE, NJ -- She’s performed in a dozen plays on Broadway. She’s released five albums. She’s been critically ...
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'Pinkalicious' Actress Says Musical at SOPAC Saturday 'A Good Time' for Parents, Kids
January 25, 2013If you are the parent of a young girl, then chances are you’ve read the book “Pinkalicious,” and probably more than ...
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"Christmas is here"
December 25, 2012Christmas is Here Freshly picked pine Jingles on jangles Candy cane cookies Eager expectations Christmas we ch...
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Caldwell’s Resident Artist, Lisa Palombo, Hosts Well-Attended Holiday Open Studio
November 26, 2012CALDWELL, NJ - November 17th and 18th, marked the twelfth annual Holiday Open Studio for Caldwell’s Resident Artist, Lisa &nb...
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Nutcracker to be Performed by West Caldwell Ballet Arts
November 17, 2012WEST CALDWELL, NJ - West Caldwell has a brand new Ballet and Performing Arts school! The West Caldwell Ballet Arts &...
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Search for 'Seasoned' Administrator to Run SOPAC Under Way
November 14, 2012SOUTH ORANGE, N.J.— The search for an executive director for the South Orange Performing Arts Center is under way, with Linda On...
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Two Sports Illustrators Featured in Seton Hall Exhibit 'Play Ball'
October 31, 2012SOUTH ORANGE, N.J. -- The Seton Hall University Walsh Gallery’s “Play Ball!” exhibit, which features original artwor...
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Maplewood Man Organizes 'Star Factory' Open Mic for Poetry
October 17, 2012ORANGE, N.J. – “Poetry is about community.” That’s the philosophy of Maplewood resident Philippe Garcesto,...
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Concert to Raise Funds for South Mountain YMCA's Art, Music Programs
October 3, 2012MAPLEWOOD, NJ – The nonprofit group Get Innovative for Tomorrow will host its first benefit concert, which will raise funds for ...
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Maplewood Author to Read From Her Book on Homeless Children at 2 Events
October 3, 2012MAPLEWOOD, NJ -- Local author and Pulitzer Prize winner Tina Kelley, co-author of a book that highlights the issue of homeless youth i...
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Bestselling Author Harlan Coben Shares Secrets of Writing With South Orange Audience
September 28, 2012SOUTH ORANGE, NJ -- Bestselling author Harlan Coben spoke about the elements that go into writing his novels recently on Friday Sept.2...
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The Origins of Salsa at The Scotch Plains Library
September 24, 2012SCOTCH PLAINS, NJ – On Sunday afternoon the Scotch Plains Library hosted Jose Obando and his presentation on the Origins of Sals...
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Seton Hall Arts Council Announces 2012-2013 Season
September 21, 2012SOUTH ORANGE, NJ – The Seton Hall Arts Council’s 2012-2013 schedule features performances at a number of venues, including...
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Area Nun's Paintings Part of "Colors of Faith" Exhibit at Seton Hall
September 19, 2012WATCHUNG, NJ – Watercolor artist Sister Kathy Cairone has an unconventional method of painting – she holds her brush in he...