Underdog Film Festival

February 4, 2012, 6:28 am

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Location: Montclair State University
Normal Ave & Valley Rd, Upper Montclair, NJ

When: February 25, 2012
Time: 10:00 am–6:00 pm

Come see ALL of this year's Oscar nominated short films: live action, animated, documentary. These are great films you won't want to miss. And the Underdog Film Festival is the only place around (NY or NJ) where you can see them all before The Oscars on Sunday. Screenings will be in University Hall Room 1070.

See special screening of the Poetry of Resilience produced by Corinna Sager, a Montclair resident.

BUY YOUR TICKETS ONLINE. THAT WAY YOU WILL BE GUARANTEED A RESERVED SEAT!

Below is the schedule. For more information about the films, visit our website underdogfimfestival.com.

Underdog Film Festival at MSU

Film Schedule for Saturday, February 25th, 2012

 10:00-12:00  Morning Program

(listed in alphabetical order)

Animated Shorts

A Morning Stroll (Grant Orchard and Sue Goffe)

Dimanche/Sunday (Patrick Doyon)

La Luna (Enrico Casarosa)

The Fantastic Flying Books of Mr. Morris Lessmore (William Joyce and Brandon Oldenburg)

Wild Life (Amanda Forbis and Wendy Tilby)

Live Action Shorts  

Pentecost (Peter McDonald and Eimear O’Kane)

Raju (Max Zähle and Stefan Gieren)

The Shore (Terry George and Oorlagh George)

                                    
12:00-1:00 pm   LUNCH (the Red Hawk Diner and the Cafe Carpe Diem are    walking  distance away).

 

1-3 pm  Afternoon Program  Live Action Shorts (Con't)

Time Freak (Andrew Bowler and Gigi Causey)

Tuba Atlantic (Hallvar Witzø)

3-5 pm  Short Documentaries 

Incident in New Baghdad (James Spione)

Saving Face (Daniel Junge and Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy)

The Barber of Birmingham: Foot Soldier of the Civil Rights Movement  (Robin Fryday and Gail Dolgin)

The Tsunami and the Cherry Blossom (Lucy Walker and Kira Carstensen) 

5 pm    Special screening of “Poetry of Resilience”, winner of the Woodstock Film Festival, produced and directed by Katja Esson who was nominated  for an Academy Award® for her film 'Ferry Tales', the film was co-produced by Montclair resident Corinna Sager.                     

 

 

 

The Montclair Underdog Film Festival is co-produced with the Montclair State University Film Program and a group of dedicated film, TV and communication professionals from Montclair and the surrounding community.

Website: http://www.underdogfilmfest.com

Price: All Day Pass $22, Session 1 $12, Session 2 $15

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Pastel Workshop with Artist Tara O'Leary

February 4, 2012, 7:05 am

≫ Next: The Writers Circle Speaker Series

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Location: Geralyn's Art Studio
103 Baker St, Maplewood, NJ

When: February 5, 2012
Time: 10:00 am–2:00 pm

Pastel Workshop with Artist Tara O'Leary

Sunday, February 5th, 10:00AM to 2:00PM

Geralyn's Art Studio

103 Baker Street, Maplewood, NJ

$85 (Includes Supplies)

To see Tara O'Leary's works, please visit www.taraoleary.com

Website: http://www.taraoleary.com

Phone: 973-820-5990

Email: oleary_tara@yahoo.com

Price: $85 (Includes Supplies)

The Writers Circle Speaker Series

February 4, 2012, 11:48 am

≫ Next: Friends of the South Orange Public Library meeting Tues. Feb. 7th 7:30pm

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Location: 15 Scotland Rd, South Orange, NJ 07079

When: May 6, 2012
Time: 2:00 pm–4:00 pm

Creating Character with Judith Lindbergh & Michelle Cameron

Judith and Michelle bring their successful "Creating Character" workshop to a new audience with lots of tools and exercises to help you develop three-dimensional characters. Starting with basic traits like height, weight and hair color, they will show you hold to build a unique character - one you may already have in mind or one you may not have thought of before. They will challenge you to get up and "try a character on", then discuss ways to work on your character's backstory "off the page". They'll share great tools to create your characters' pasts, presents and futures, because aren't all of us who we once were, who we are now, and who we hope to be?

Website: http://www.writerscircleworkshops.com/cmp/specials.html

Phone: 973-900-0415

Email: info@writerscircleworkshops.com

Price: $25/session if pre-registered; $35 at the door; $20/session for TWC students and parents

Friends of the South Orange Public Library meeting Tues. Feb. 7th 7:30pm

February 5, 2012, 6:32 pm

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Location: South Orange Public Library
65 Scotland Rd, South Orange, NJ

When: February 7, 2012
Time: 7:30 pm–9:00 pm

All are welcome at the Friends of the SOPL monthly meeting this Tuesday Feb. 7th at the South Orange Public Library, 65 Scotland rd., lower level - staff room. 7:30-9pm. Discussions on marketing, fund-raising and creative thinking! Don't forget, we have nibbles! Hope to see you there!

Website: http://sites.google.com/site/friendsofsopl

Phone: 973-762-0230 (SOPL library)

Email: friends@sopl.org

Price: $0

Junior League Little Black Dress FUN-draiser

February 5, 2012, 7:39 pm

≫ Next: Mission Miabelle Fundraiser

≪ Previous: Friends of the South Orange Public Library meeting Tues. Feb. 7th 7:30pm

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Location: The Northern NJ Eye Institute
71 2nd St, South Orange, NJ

When: March 2, 2012
Time: 7:30 pm–10:30 pm

JUNIOR LEAGUE PLANS LITTLE BLACK DRESS

FUN-DRAISING EVENT

 AREA- February 5, 2012- The Junior League of the Oranges and Short Hills, Inc. (JLOSH), with generous support from local sponsors, is planning a Little Black Dress event – a women’s night out of fun, fashion and fundraising at the Hilton Short Hills on Friday, March 2, 2012.

 Event sponsors to-date includes Arlene and Thomas Gonnella of Weichert Realty, Lois Schneider Realty, Summit Medical Group, Barnabas Health and Shop Rite of Springfield. JLOSH is extremely grateful for their support, and is actively seeking additional contributions for the event.

 Over 200 friends of the League are expected to attend the event. The fun-filled evening will include music, hors d'oeuvres, a luxury tricky tray auction, a big-win raffle and a fashion show. Proceeds from Little Black Dress will support the Junior League’s mission in our local communities.

 “Today, nearly 20% of children in Essex County live below the federal poverty level. Families are increasingly relying on school meal programs and food stamps to provide basic nutritional needs,” states JLOSH President Katherine Eklund. “The Junior League is committed to developing trained volunteers and making a difference in the lives of women and children in these communities. This is our first year hosting Little Black Dress, and it’s already shaping up to be a wonderful evening that will benefit local women and children.”

 Every year, JLOSH members work together to tackle critical needs of women and children in our area. JLOSH provides service to the communities of East Orange, Orange, South Orange, West Orange, Livingston, Maplewood, Millburn, Short Hills and Springfield. Founded in 1913, JLOSH reaches out to women of all races, religions and national origins. Its purpose is purely educational and charitable. To learn more about JLOSH, visit our website at www.JLOSH.org or visit us on Facebook.

 Little Black Dress queries and contributions should be directed to Gail Davis at 973-379-9655 or jlosh1913@gmail.com.

Website: http://www.jlosh.org

Price: $70.00

Mission Miabelle Fundraiser

February 6, 2012, 9:03 am

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Location: 351 W Broadway, Paterson, NJ 07522

When: March 31, 2012
Time: 11:00 am–3:00 pm

Miabelle and her family are fighting a rare blood disease, hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis, that affects mostly very young children.  Please help raise funds at this fundraiser hosted by Moms of Multiples in Essex County (M.O.M.I.E.).

The afternoon includes a Brunch, Raffle and 50/50, with prizes including:

1.  2 tickets to a NYG game for the next season

2.  Classic Tiffany's Charm Bracelet

3.  Free overnight stay with breakfast for two at the Ramada Inn

4.  horseback riding lessons

5.  Datenights out  

And many more!!!

Website: http://miabellegillier.blogspot.com

Email: MISSIONMIABELLE@GMAIL.COM

Price: $50

Celebrate Black History Month with the Hilton Neighborhood Association

February 6, 2012, 9:07 am

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Location: DeHart Park
120 Burnett Ave, Maplewood, NJ

When: February 16, 2012
Time: 7:30 pm

The Hilton Neighborhood Association will celebrate Black History Month by viewing  the DVD  "Shared History,"  The meeting will be held on Thursday, February 16th at 7:30 PM in DeHart Community Center, 120 Burnett Avenue, Maplewood. 

The documentary tells the story of the descendants of slaves and slave owners on the Woodlands Plantation in South Carolina.  While independently researching their families' histories, three contemporary descendants,  meet and begin to uncover the mythologies about the 260-year-old relationship. 

One of the researchers, Rhonda Kearse, longtime HNA member,  will be present to introduce the video and answer questions at its conclusion

Price: $0

Studio Tour Kickoff!

February 6, 2012, 10:35 am

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Location: 1978 Springfield Ave, Maplewood, NJ 07040

When: February 9, 2012
Time: 7:00 pm–10:00 pm

Calling all artists living or making art in South Orange and Maplewood NJ-

It’s that time of year again; time to gear up for the annual South Orange, Maplewood Artists Studio Tour. The Tour committee has been meeting hot and heavy to develop a new website that will enha...nce the visibility of the tour and make all our lives much, much easier. Applications, maps, artists galleries, volunteer opportunities, sponsorships, you name it and it will be at your fingertips.

We are hosting a party to launch the website and to introduce the new studio tour procedures- and of course to let you know about how you can be more involved in the whole event!

Please come to 1978 Arts Center, 1978 Springfield Avenue, Maplewood, NJ 07040 at 7pm on February 9th to celebrate the kick off of the Tour and the new Website! RSVP welcome

Please invite othereligible artists

Website: http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#!/events/347649841920207/

Phone: 973-378-7754 ext 2223

Email: smartiny@southorange.org

Price: $0

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Let Justice Roll Concert Celebrates African American Month

February 6, 2012, 12:54 pm

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Location: 561 Springfield Ave, Summit, NJ 07901

When: February 25, 2012
Time: 7:30 pm–9:30 pm

In honor of African-American History Month, Christ Church of Summit presents the second annual “Let Justice Roll” concert on Saturday February 25th at 7:30 PM. The admission price is $15.00 per person and tickets/donations can be purchased online at http://www.ChristChurchSummit.org/LetJusticeRoll

The feature work will be "Let Justice Roll", a musical adaptation of Martin Luther King Jr.’s "Letter from a Birmingham Jail", composed by Mark A. Miller, Minister of Music at Christ Church in Summit, composer, and faculty member at Drew and Yale Universities. Emmy-award winning actor Gaius Charles will narrate the piece.

The music, much of which is composed by Mark Miller, will be performed by several well-known area choirs: the Good News Choir of Plainfield, the Ubuntu Pan Af Choir of Drew University, and the Christ Church Chancel Choir and Youth Choir.

This is the second year event at Christ Church in Summit.  Last year’s concert was performed before a packed house with rave reviews.  This is a wonderful way to honor and experience African American History Month.

Christ Church is located at 561 Springfield Avenue (corner Springfield and New England Avenues) in Summit. For information about Christ Church Summit or call (908)273-5549. Tickets are available online at www.christchurchsummit.org/letjusticeroll

Christ Church is an open and affirming interdenominational fellowship affiliated with The United Church of Christ and American Baptist Churches, USA. Our diverse church family is engaged in numerous activities, including community outreach, adult education, children's and youth activities, Bible study, and cultural  events. We invite you to Sunday Worship Services at 9:30 and 11:15 am, with Sunday School during the early service, and child care during both. All of our facilities are wheel-chair accessible. 

Website: http://www.christchurchsummit.org

Phone: (908) 273-5549

Email: ljrteam@ccsnj.org

Price: $15.00 Per ticket

Richard Goode, piano

February 7, 2012, 1:38 pm

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Location: South Orange Performing Arts Center
1 Trenchard Pl, South Orange, NJ

When: March 20, 2012
Time: 7:30 pm

Tickets: $25
Seniors & SHU Alumni: $15
SHU Students & Staff:
$8

 

One of today’s leading interpreters of Classical and Romantic music, Richard Goode has been hailed for playing of tremendous emotional power, depth, and expressiveness. This Grammy-winning artist returns to the Seton Hall series in a program featuring Mozart, Beethoven, and Chopin.

Website: http://sopacnow.org

Phone: 973-313-2787

Price: $25

Kyle eastwood Band

February 7, 2012, 1:39 pm

≫ Next: The Cashore Marionettes in Simple Gifts

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Location: South Orange Performing Arts Center
1 Trenchard Pl, South Orange, NJ

When: March 24, 2012
Time: 8:00 pm

Tickets: $30, $40
SOPAC Members: $25, $35

Son of actor Clint Eastwood, jazz musician Kyle Eastwood has seen just as much success as his father. His second album, Paris Blue, hit number one on the French Jazz charts.  An accomplished musician and composer, he has composed music for several movies that have gone on to win Academy Awards.

Website: http://sopacnow.org

Phone: 973-313-2787

Price: $40

The Cashore Marionettes in Simple Gifts

February 7, 2012, 1:42 pm

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Location: South Orange Performing Arts Center
1 Trenchard Pl, South Orange, NJ

When: March 25, 2012
Time: 2:00 pm

Tickets: $15
SOPAC Members: $12

Simple Gifts, is a series of touching portrayals and poignant scenes set to stunning music by such composers as Vivaldi, Strauss, Beethoven and Copland. The performance explores a range of emotions with characters and actions that are amazingly convincing. The marionettes are engineering marvals and the life-like movement is extraordinary.

Website: http://sopacnow.org

Phone: 973-313-2787

Price: $15

Jazz Knights of West Point

February 7, 2012, 1:44 pm

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Location: South Orange Performing Arts Center
1 Trenchard Pl, South Orange, NJ

When: March 27, 2012
Time: 7:30 pm

FREE CONCERT

Bringing over three decades of musical excellence to their audiences, the West Point Band’s Jazz Knights present the best in big band favorites, popular music, and original compositions and arrangements for jazz ensemble. Past and present members of the band have played with such icons as Count Basie, Buddy Rich, Woody Herman, Maynard Ferguson, Ahmad Jamal, Chaka Kahn, Prince, Billy Cobham, and the Tommy Dorsey and Glenn Miller Orchestras.

Website: http://sopacnow.org

Phone: 973-313-2787

Price: $0

An Intimate Evening with Shelby Lynne

February 7, 2012, 1:47 pm

≫ Next: Les Nubians

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Location: South Orange Performing Arts Center
1 Trenchard Pl, South Orange, NJ

When: March 28, 2012
Time: 7:30 pm

Tickets: $35, $55
SOPAC Members: $30, $50

After two highly acclaimed self-released albums in 2010, this sexy and soulful Grammy Award winner is not taking any time off. She's on tour in support of her latest album, Revelation Road, which Billboard calls, "a forthright and soul-baring benchmark." USA Today says, "The threadbare tracks - all written, produced and played entirely by the singer - cast shadows of loss and regret, and offer glimmers of resilience, all made even more affecting by Lynne's predictably earthy, elegant vocals." Come see why they call this country/folk beauty a true American original.

Website: http://sopacnow.org

Phone: 973-313-2787

Price: $55

Les Nubians

February 7, 2012, 1:49 pm

≫ Next: Adam Pascal & Anthony Rapp

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Location: South Orange Performing Arts Center
1 Trenchard Pl, South Orange, NJ

When: March 31, 2012
Time: 8:00 pm

Tickets: $35, $45
SOPAC Members: $30, $40

 

Grammy Nominated international recording artists Les Nubians have intrigued audiences for almost a decade with their inventive and glamorous Afropean style. Adoring fans pay tribute to the French/Cameroonian sister duo for their continuous flow of jazzy nuances, hard hitting drum 'n' bass lines, harmonious melodies, conscious proclamations and humanitarian endeavors.

Website: http://sopacnow.org

Phone: 973-313-2787

Price: $45

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Adam Pascal & Anthony Rapp

February 7, 2012, 1:52 pm

≫ Next: Jazz in the Loft: John Dukich

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Location: South Orange Performing Arts Center
1 Trenchard Pl, South Orange, NJ

When: April 14, 2012
Time: 8:00 pm

Tickets: $45, $55, $75*
SOPAC Members: $40, $50, $70*
*Premium ticket includes invitation to private meet-and-greet post-performance reception with Adam Pascal & Anthony Rapp

 

Adam Pascal and Anthony Rapp, original cast members of the Tony Award-winning musical RENT, reunite in an up close and personal concert featuring a mix of pop and original songs, popular Broadway music, as well as sharing the stage and their RENT affiliation.

Website: http://sopacnow.org

Phone: 973-313-2787

Price: $45, $55, $75

Jazz in the Loft: John Dukich

February 7, 2012, 1:54 pm

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Location: South Orange Performing Arts Center
1 Trenchard Pl, South Orange, NJ

When: April 15, 2012
Time: 5:00 pm

SOPAC is excited to launch the new "In the Loft" series - consisting of seven blues and jazz concerts set in an informal club cafe atmosphere in the SOPAC Loft (on 3rd Floor). A casual, affordable and fun concert series featuring up-and-coming musicians and seasoned professionals, the "In the Loft" series offers an up-close perspective on today's blues and jazz musicians. $15 cover. Cash bar. No drink minimum.

 

Jazz in the Loft: John Dukich
Sunday, April 15 at 5pm

 

South Orange resident John Dukich performs an evening of Jazz Standards and International songs. A versatile performer who sings in English, Spanish and Portuguese, John captivates his audiences with rich tones and a smooth, warm delivery.John’s repertoire includes romantic ballads with moving lyrics and haunting melodies, swinging standards, smooth Bossa Novas, and popular Brazilian and South American songs less-known to audiences in the United States. His natural, easy approach to Brazilian music results from extensive visits to Brazil. His experience as an instrumentalist (trombonist) is conveyed in his phrasing and interpretation.

Website: http://sopacnow.org

Phone: 973-313-2787

Price: $15

Resurrection Blues

February 7, 2012, 1:57 pm

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Location: South Orange Performing Arts Center
1 Trenchard Pl, South Orange, NJ

When: April 26, 2012 / April 27, 2012 / April 28, 2012
Time: 8:00 pm

Tickets: $25, $15 (SHU Alumni), $8 (SHU Students and Staff)

Arthur Miller’s penultimate play, Resurrection Blues, is a satirical allegory that poses the question: What would happen is Christ were to appear in the world today? In an unidentified Latin American country, a revolutionary leader is rumored to have performed miracles throughout the countryside. The heads of state plan to crucify the mysterious man and sell the exclusive TV rights to an American reality show. Resurrection Blues is a comedic and tragic satire of the precarious morals in our media-saturated age!

Website: http://sopacnow.org

Phone: 973-313-2787

Price: $25

Resurrection Blues

February 7, 2012, 1:59 pm

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Location: South Orange Performing Arts Center
1 Trenchard Pl, South Orange, NJ

When: April 29, 2012
Time: 2:00 pm

Tickets: $25, $15 (SHU Alumni), $8 (SHU Students and Staff)

Arthur Miller’s penultimate play, Resurrection Blues, is a satirical allegory that poses the question: What would happen is Christ were to appear in the world today? In an unidentified Latin American country, a revolutionary leader is rumored to have performed miracles throughout the countryside. The heads of state plan to crucify the mysterious man and sell the exclusive TV rights to an American reality show. Resurrection Blues is a comedic and tragic satire of the precarious morals in our media-saturated age!

Website: http://sopacnow.org

Phone: 973-313-2787

Price: $25

Dog Adoption Event - Home for Good Dog Rescue

February 7, 2012, 6:55 pm

≫ Next: Macculloch Hall Historical Museum Presents a Civil War Lecture in Conjunction with the Civil War Exhibit "Gone for a Soldier:" Jerseymen in the Civil War

≪ Previous: Resurrection Blues

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Location: 187 Millburn Ave, Millburn, NJ 07041

When: February 11, 2012 / February 12, 2012 / March 24, 2012
Time: 11:00 am–3:00 pm

Dog Adoption Event, from 11 am-3 pm, at PetSmart, 187 Millburn Ave., Millburn, NJ. Sponsored by Home for Good Dog Rescue.

For more information on the adoption process and the dogs available for adoption, please visit our website at www.homeforgooddogs.org.   If you are considering adopting, please pre-apply on-line before the event.   A pre-approved application is required for all “meet and greets” and adoptions.  Allow 2-3 days for application processing. There is an adoption fee upon approval.

Home for Good is a volunteer-based, 501(c)(3) non-profit animal rescue. Our mission is to rescue, nurture and adopt dogs of all breeds into loving homes for good. We are a network of foster homes committed to the well-being of adoptable pets. Home for Good rescues dogs from local shelters as well as high-kill shelters. We strive to give the dogs another chance at life.

Website: http://www.homeforgooddogs.org

Phone: 908-598-8212

Email: contacthfg@gmail.com

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