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Broadway Jazz Workshop Comes to Summit

  Don’t miss this chance to learn the art of Broadway Jazz from a master! Head to The Connection in Summit on Saturday for a free dance workshop led by Greta Martin, professional dancer/singer/actress. Greta trained at the Alvin Ailey American Dance Center. Her Broadway credits include Jerome Robbins’ Broadway, Oh, Kay! and the Tony […]

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Glenwood Elementary School in Short Hills Named #1 in the United States

Students, teachers, faculty, and parents in Short Hills have much to be proud of this holiday season. Three schools in this sought-after town earned the top spots in a ranking of the best public elementary schools in the United States. Glenwood Elementary School scored top honors as the number one public elementary school in America, […]

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Mark Your Calendars for These Holiday Events in Millburn/Short Hills This December

Kick off the holiday season in Millburn/Short Hills with these festive events! 32nd Annual Snowflake Parade: Don’t miss this beloved annual event on December 6 beginning at 1:30 p.m. The 32nd Annual Snowflake Parade will step off on Millburn Avenue between Holmes and Spring Streets, and will feature professional bands, clowns, costumed characters, and more. […]

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The Metropolitan Orchestra of New Jersey Begins Its 44th Season with a Concert in Chatham on November 22

The Metropolitan Orchestra of New Jersey will present its fall concert on Sunday, November 22, at the Chatham Middle School Auditorium in Chatham. This concert kicks off the orchestra’s 44th season, and will be conducted by Michael Stratechuk. The program will feature Franz Schubert’s “Overture in the Italian Style, D. 590,” Ralph Vaughn Williams’ “Oboe […]

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Don’t Miss the NJ Harvest Wine Festival in Short Hills on November 6

Get your tickets now for the New Jersey Harvest Wine Festival on Friday, November 6, at the Hilton Short Hills Hotel. Celebrate fall and enjoy an amazing array of 150+ expert picked wines. Enjoy full-bodied and rich reds, crisp whites, many specialty wines — awesome wines for fall. Join the fun from 7-10 p.m., hang out and meet up with […]

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Donations Needed for Annual Book Sale in Westfield

Book donations needed for St. Paul’s 28th annual “Giant Book Sale.” St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Westfield is seeking donations for its 28th Annual Giant Book Sale. Sponsored by the Friends of Music at St. Paul’s, this year’s sale runs on Sunday, Nov. 1, Noon-5 p.m..; Monday, Nov. 2, 9 a.m.-9 p.m., and Tuesday, Nov. 3, 9 a.m.-noon (Bag […]

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The Thunderbird American Indian Dancers Perform in Maplewood on October 25

Join Durand-Hedden on Sunday, October 25, for an afternoon of dance, history, and American Indian culture. The Thunderbird American Indian Dancers will perform traditional American Indian dance and music from tribal groups found throughout the United States including the Robin Dance, Fish Dance, and Smoke Dance of the Iroquois; the Contest Dance of the Winnebago; […]

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October Events at the Cora Hartshorn Arboretum in Short Hills

Head to the Cora Hartshorn Arboretum & Bird Sanctuary for two special (and fun) events this month! On Sunday, October 11th, at 1:00 pm, an Arboretum naturalist will discuss Migration Madness. Learn about the fall and spring phenomenon of migration and what conservation practices you can do at home to assist these animals on their […]

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“Talking Pictures Film Series” at Summit’s VAC Begins in October

Head to the Visual Arts Center of New Jersey this October for the Art Center’s third season of the Talking Pictures Film Series. This season’s theme is The Representation of Race in Film and explores the depiction of race in American cinema. The films feature three distinct time periods including the Depression-era South, Civil Rights-era […]

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Register Now for the 2nd Annual Fit-to-Food 5K Run in Chatham on September 27

Run, walk, hop, skip, but don’t miss it! The Chatham Club’s second annual Fit-to-Food 5K Run benefiting the Community FoodBank of New Jersey will be held on Sunday, September 27th. The Fit-to-Food 5K run is open to Club members and non-members alike. Runners, walkers, individuals and teams, their families and friends are all welcome to […]

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Help Local Business “Dressed by Lori” Celebrate 3 Years in Millburn!

Help local business “Dressed by Lori” celebrate three successful years in Millburn! On September 17, Lori Csik is throwing a bash like no other. During the event, style guru George Brescia will be signing his best seller, “Change Your Clothe, Change Your Life.” You can meet couture designer Guillermo and fall in love with the […]

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Get Back to Nature at the Cora Hartshorn Arboretum in Short Hills

We might be in the dog days of summer, but August is a great time to get back to nature at the Cora Hartshorn Arboretum in Short Hills! This beautiful place is a non-profit organization that includes a visitors center, about 16.5 acres of woodlands, several miles of trails, and an abundance of plants that […]

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Ways to Stay “Fit After 50” in Union County Parks

A national fitness campaign called “Go4Life” is aimed at helping people to improve their health and fitness while aging. Union County parks offer many opportunities to get healthy exercise at all levels of ability, during the summer and throughout the year. In addition to a wide range of team sports, the many activities available in […]

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Sign Up Now for Summer String Studio in New Providence This August

Prepare for the upcoming musical season with New Jersey Intergenerational Orchestra’s Summer String Studio in August.  Summer String Studio is designed to reinforce and extend the musical abilities of string players by strengthening their core music knowledge. Musicians will improve and gain confidence in their abilities in just four short weeks. In this program, string […]

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“Chairs of Inclusion: A Seat at the Table for Everyone” Exhibit in Maplewood

Don’t miss the new exhibit at the 1978 Maplewood Arts Center! In honor of the 10th anniversary of JSDD’s WAE Center, ten life sized chairs were commissioned by the Center. Throughout 2014 professional artists worked alongside the Center’s member artists to create a chair as a sculpture object. The resulting exhibit, “Chairs of Inclusion: A […]

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