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Alfredo Silipigini International Vocal Competition

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Location: Seton Hall University
400 S Orange Ave, South Orange, NJ
When: April 22, 2012
Time: 3:00 pm

Seton Hall University hosts the New Jersey State Opera Grand Finals Concert, Alfredo Silipigni International Vocal Competition. The concert will feature performances by singers in all voice classifications between the ages of 21-35, who have advanced from an international field of 80 candidates, and were selected from semi-final auditions at Philadelphia's Academy of Vocal Arts and NYC's Liederkranz Foundation.

The Grand Finals Concert Judging Panel will include Nedda Cassei, Distinguished MET Mezzo-Soprano; Stephen DeMaio, Executive Director, Gerda Lissner Foundation and Puccini Foundation; Jason Tramm, Artistic Director, New Jersey State Opera and Director of Choral Activities at Seton Hall University; E. Mario Bertolino, Distinguished MET Bass-Baritone; Ronni Reich, Music Critic, Star Ledger; James Harwood, President, Harwood Artist Management; and Gloria Thurmond, Professor of Voice, Seton Hall University.

The finalists are Viktor Antipenko, Tenor; Luigi Boccia, Tenor; Cynthia Cook, Mezzo-Soprano; Heather Engebretson, Coloratura Soprano; Jennifer Forni, Soprano; Norman Garrett, Baritone; Patrick Guetti, Bass; Youna Jang, Soprano; Katherine Lerner, Soprano; Jordan Shanahan, Baritone; and Olivia Vote, Mezzo-Soprano.

After the program, the audience will be invited to meet the winners at a brief reception with light refreshments. General admission tickets are available through the box office at 973.928,5650 or at the door. For more information, contact Maestro Tramm at Jason.tramm@shu.edu.

Phone: 973-928-5650
Email: Jason.tramm@shu.edu
Price: $0

Mama Mancini Wednesday Family Nights!

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Location: Above Restaurant and Bar
1 S Orange Ave, South Orange, NJ
When: Weekly on Wednesdays

Deciding what to cook doesn’t have to be a struggle anymore, well at least not on Wednesdays. Bring in your family for a night full of fun at Above Restaurant and Bar. The kids will definitely enjoy Mama Mancini Meatballs and Pasta!  

Mama Mancini’s delicious meatball dinner is made with the best products. Every ingredient is rich in taste and once combined create the wonderful home made flavor that will leave everyone wishing for seconds. 

The best part of your Wednesday family-night out is that the kids eat for free! We welcome all the children under 12 to enjoy Mama Mancini’s Meatball Dinner.

What better way to bring your family together than over a delicious dinner? Not to mention that the Above Restaurant and Bar menu also includes a variety of dishes for all adults to enjoy. From our house specialty dishes to our children pasta plates, there is something for everyone in the family.

 

Make your reservation today at http://www.opentable.com/above-restaurant-and-bar-reservations-south-orange?restref=34519 or call us at 973-762-ABOVE (2683).

Guarantee beneficial ongoing 

 

Price: FREE

The Big Bang Still Echoes - Amateur Astronomers. Inc.

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Location: Union County College
1033 Springfield Ave, Cranford, NJ
When: April 20, 2012
Time: 8:00 pm

Amateur Astronomers, Inc. will host Dr. Michele Limon of Columbia University on Friday evening in the Main Lecture Hall on the Union County College campus in Cranford.  Discovered in 1965, the Cosmic Microwave Background (CMB) is the relic thermal radiation from the hot Big Bang that gave birth to our Universe.  The CMB has developed into a powerful tool for studying the evolution of the Universe.  Dr. Limon will discuss the major theoretical and observational milestones of the past fifty years, the current state of the art in CMB research, and he will speculate on future results.

Dr. Limon holds a doctorate in physics from the Universita degli Studi in Milan, Italy, and is currently a Research Associate at the Columbia University Astrophysics Laboratory in New York where he is working on QIET and EBEX.  Both are experiments dedicated to the study of the polarization of the CMB.

A short business meeting will begin at 8 pm, it will be followed by Dr. Limon's presentation.  After that, everyone is invited across campus to Sperry Observatory to meet the speaker and view selected objects in AAI's two large telescopes until 10:30 pm.  Refreshments will be served.

Admission is free, and we have plenty of free parking. All are welcome!

Price: Free

Free College Planning Workshop

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Don't Let This Happen to You!
Location: 10 Robert H Harp Dr, Livingston, NJ 07039
When: May 3, 2012
Time: 7:00 pm–8:30 pm

Planning for college can be unbelievably stressful, but it doesn't have to be! Come to one of CBRG's free college planning workshops where our experienced advisers will cover: 

 

*Standardized tests: what they mean to colleges, how your student should prepare, and important information about the SAT writing section

*What to look for in selecting the college that is right for your student

*How colleges selectively shape their incoming freshman class

*The 5 questions you need answered before applying to a college

*How to increase your chances of getting into your dream college

*How to pay for college: an overview of financial aid and student loans

*How to position your student to receive scholarships from the college of choice

*How to pay for college with pre-tax dollars and receive a "tax scholarship"

*How to balance the cost of education vs. the value of the degree earned

*How to position your finances to receive merit aid

*A timeline for success

*How to save THOUSANDS of dollars on college tuition!

*And more!

 

To find out more about CBRG and to register for an upcoming workshop, visit CBRG.info or call 888-802-2740 

Like "College Benefits Research Group" on Facebook for helpful college planning articles and to be updated when new workshops become available for registration in your area.

Phone: 888-802-2740
Email: info@cbrg.info
Price: $0

Estate Sale

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Location: 327 Centre St, South Orange, NJ 07079
When: April 21, 2012
Time: 9:00 pm–3:00 pm

Huge South Orange Estate Sale 327 Centre St Vintage Clothes Toys China Jammed Packed Friday 4/20 Sat 4/21 9-3 Sun 4/22 10-2 see wwwdustyoldbags.com for lots of pictures & directions. RAIN or SHINE Date: 4/20 Time: 9-3 More Info

Price: $0

The Friendly Sons 44th Annual Dinner Dance

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Location: Mayfair Farms Banquet Facilities
481 Eagle Rock Ave, West Orange, NJ
When: May 5, 2012
Time: 5:00 pm

The Friendly Sons of the Shillelagh 44th Annual Dinner Dance will begin at 5 p.m. with a cocktail hour and dinner and dancing to follow at 6 p.m.

This years Honorees are Shillelagh Man of the Year Michael Coyne, a lifelong Livingston resident and two residents of the Caldwell’s; Michael Slattery, also Shillelagh Man of the year and Janet O’Keeffe-Burke as Friend of the Shillelagh’s.

Tickets to the event are available for $85 and include cocktail hour, 5 hour open bar, dinner, dancing to The New York Show Band featuring Tommy Flynn and performances by The Shillelagh Pipe Band and the DeNogla School of Irish Dance.

Phone: 973-325-9338
Email: Shillelaghevents@comcast.net
Price: $0

Cheers for Charity - for Young Professionals

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Location: Above Restaurant and Bar
1 S Orange Ave, South Orange, NJ
When: May 9, 2012
Time: 6:00 pm–8:00 pm

Register: http://www.njyp.org/events/cheers-for-charity-1

Harness the power of Happy Hour with NJYP and Cheers for Charity! Periodically, we dedicate a special happy hour to a worthy cause, and collect a small $5 cover charge from each attendee. For May we’re raising money (and our glasses) to help Matt Van Giezen and the Team Challenge for the Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation http://www.active.com/donate/virginia12newjersey/mvg. So join NJYP at this mix & mingle event for a night of fun fundraising.

Cost:
$5 cover that is due at the door. 100% of the cover will go to the 501c3 organization that is hosting the event.

Who Can Attend:
Anyone who is 21 to 39 years old.
No RSVP needed but we would appreciate it if Members could RSVP to the right so we can get a general headcount.

EVERYONE who donates the $5 will get a wristband. The wristband will then get you access to these specials:
2 for $10 Cosmos, http://www.aboverestaurantbar.com/ladies-night (men and women)
$5 Cheers for Charity Cherry Lemonade (UV Cherry Vodka, Triple Sec, Lemonade, Sugar Rum)

About Team Challenge and CCFA:
Team Challenge and CCFA are dedicated to finding a cure for Crohn's disease and Colitis/ Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis are known together as inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). It is estimated that 1.4 million Americans have IBD, however many more suffer in silence. It most often affects people between the ages of 15 and 40.

Finding the Group:
Meet in the bar area.

Directions/Parking:
http://www.aboverestaurantbar.com/
Complimentary parking at the rear of the building.
ABOVE is above a small market and may be hard to find but keep looking!

Register: http://www.njyp.org/events/cheers-for-charity-1

Price: $5

Essex County Democratic Women to Host Obama Regional Field Director

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Location: 160 W South Orange Ave, South Orange, NJ 07079
When: April 26, 2012
Time: 7:00 pm

On Thursday, April 26 at 7:00pm the Essex County Democratic Women will hold their general meeting in South Orange.  Evan Weiss, the Regional Field Director in New Jersey for “Obama for America” will be the special guest speaker.

For those who wish to get an early start on the presidential campaign, phone banking for Obama will start before the meeting at 6 p.m. (please bring your cell phones).  For more information, please contact Ellen Steinberg, Essex County Democratic Women, at 908-327-0922 or email her at ellen@ellensteinberg.us.

Phone: 908-327-0922
Email: ellen@ellensteinberg.us
Price: $0

Arbor Day Planting at South Mountain Reservation

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Location: South Mountain Reservation
112 Glenview Rd, South Orange, NJ
When: April 28, 2012 / April 29, 2012

Join us in planting seedlings in celebration of Arbor Day throughout the Reservation on April 28th and 29th.  All ages welcome. 

Saturday, April 28th, 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon, Meet at the Turtle Back Picnic area (take Northfield Avenue to Walker Rd.)

Saturday, April 28th, 1:00 p.m.- 4:00 p.m., meet at the Forest Preserve/ Dog Park off Crest Drive.

Sunday, April 29th, 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m,  meet at the Forest Preserve/ Dog Park off Crest Drive.

Wear sturdy shoes.  We supply water, gloves, and tools.  Plant a tree. Help the forest.

Price: $0

Hike the Reservation: Elmdale Trail

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Hiking boots and a marker on the trail.
Location: South Mountain Reservation
112 Glenview Rd, South Orange, NJ
When: April 29, 2012
Time: 10:00 am–2:00 pm

This trail has undergone several changes making more sustainable and a little more challenging. About 4 miles at a moderate pace. Meet at the Locust Grove parking area on Glen Ave. Please note:  Brookside Drive is closed to car traffic on Sunday mornings so plan accordingly. Leader: Lou Nocito (973) 953-7099 day of hike only.

No need to register; just come to the meeting point a little before the starting time. Steady rain automatically cancels a walk, intermittent showers do not.  Bring your own water.

Price: $0

Hike the Reservation: Border Patrol

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Hiking boots and a marker on the trail.
Location: South Mountain Reservation
112 Glenview Rd, South Orange, NJ
When: May 5, 2012
Time: 10:00 am–3:30 pm

An all day hike following the border of the park mostly on established woods roads, except the Mayapple Hill section.  About 10 miles at a moderate to fast pace.  Bring Lunch.  Meet at Bramhall Terrace on Crest Drive about 0.3 miles in from S. Orange Ave.(the lookout towards NYC).  Leader: Dave Hogenauer 973-762-1475 (day of hike only: 973-901-0824).

No need to register; just come to the meeting point a little before the starting time. Steady rain automatically cancels a walk, intermittent showers do not.

Price: $0

Hike the Reservation: Nature Walk

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Location: South Mountain Reservation
112 Glenview Rd, South Orange, NJ
When: May 6, 2012
Time: 2:00 pm–4:30 pm

Wild flowers, trees, and other things that stand still.  Taken at an easy to moderate pace, with numerous stops to look at our surroundings.  Possibly a short segment of bushwhacking over some rocky ground to see Dutchmen’s Britches.  Meet at Locust Grove up a short driveway opposite the Millburn RR station and First Aid Station on Glen Ave.  Leader: Dave Hogenauer: 973-762-1475 (day of hike only: 973-901-0824).  

No need to register; just come to the meeting point a little before the starting time. Steady rain automatically cancels a walk, intermittent showers do not.

 

Price: $0

Hike The Reservation: Mothers' Day Weekend Walk

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Hiking boots and a marker on the trail.
Location: South Mountain Reservation
112 Glenview Rd, South Orange, NJ
When: May 12, 2012
Time: 9:30 am–11:30 am

No need to register; just come to the meeting point a little before the starting time. Steady rain automatically cancels a walk, intermittent showers do not. Bring your own water.

We might see swans and geese, but we will definitely see a beautiful wood.  Bring Mom along for a wonderful family stroll along the smooth Elmdale Trail at an easy to moderate pace.  Good for children 7 and older.  We will pass over the park boundary into Old Short Hills Park and then back again into the Reservation.  Leader: Dave Hogenauer 973-762-1475 (day of hike 973-901-0824).

Price: $0

Liberty HS Flea Market

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Location: 299 Sip Ave, Jersey City, NJ 07306
When: May 19, 2012
Time: 9:00 am–3:00 pm

Outdoor Flea Market $15.00 per space.

You must bring your own Table.  You must

call reserve you space. (201) 743-9602

Phone: (201) 743-9602
Email: lhs.parent.council299@gmail.com
Price: $15.00

Boris Goynatsky Internationally Renowned MESH NY & Tiffany's Designer at The Tenth Muse Gallery May 5

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MESH NY Designs
Location: 170 Maplewood Ave, Maplewood, NJ 07040
When: May 5, 2012
Time: 1:00 pm–4:00 pm

The Tenth Muse Gallery is privileged to announce that internationally renowned  jewelry designer Boris Goynatsky will be presenting MESH NY’s Spring Collection at the Gallery on Saturday May 5, during the Maplewood Village Art Walk weekend.  
The Gallery will also preview the paintings of Carolina deMedina who is known for her works of natural subjects in vibrant colors.

Boris has designed pieces for Tiffany's.  “NY
based Mesh NY jewelry is the favorite of TV personalities, stylists, and fashion photographers throughout the US.  .” 
Mesh NY has also been featured on “America’s Top Model,” “Desperate Housewives,” and on the nationally syndicated
TV show, "The Insider.”    Their creations have appeared in Lucky Magazine, Elle Magazine, and AM New York.   Recently, Mesh NY was awarded a prestigious Niche Award and was featured in American Style and Niche Magazines.  Mr. Goynatsky is up forthe prestigious Jewelers of America (JA) award this year.

Customers can take advantage of this
rare opportunity to “Meet & Greet” Boris Goynatsky on Saturday, May 5 from 1-4 pm for an exclusive personal consultation to discuss the design or redesign of your
jewelry. 

Carmen Fritsch, Mr. Goynatsky’s partner,will also be available Friday, May 4, and Saturday, May 5 to talk about MESH NY’s new Spring Collection.

 Throughout the weekend, the Gallery welcomes you to have a look at new jewelry, home furnishings and gifts.

Please visit the Tenth Muse Gallery at 170 Maplewood Avenue, Maplewood, NJ 07040.
Convenient new hours are: Monday, Tuesday and 
Wednesday from 10-6 p.m., Thursday through Saturdays from 10-8:30 p.m.  Phone (973) 313-2722.  For further information, visit www.thetenthmusegallery.com.



 

Phone: 973-313-2722
Email: info@thetenthmusegallery.com
Price: $0

Spring Renewal Beauty Seminar

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Location: 195 Columbia Tpke, Florham Park, NJ 07932
When: April 27, 2012
Time: 6:00 pm

Spring Renewal

Free Beauty Seminar • Friday, April 27th 6pm

Spring is a great time to slim down and breathe a youthful glow into your skin. Join Dr. Philip Seaver to learn how Laser & Vein Center of North Jersey can help you spring forward this season with the latest in body sculpting, laser treatments and more.

Enjoy an informative presentation, lively Q&A, refreshments, giveaways and exciting event promotions.


RSVP for this complimentary event today!

  • 30% Off One Area Coolsculpting®
  • $225 Off Spring Pick Me Up: 25 Units of BOTOX®+ 1 Filler + Xpress MicroLaserPeel™
  • $99 Latisse®

RSVP 973.408.8346

Seating is limited!

Financing Available

Phone: 973-408-8346
Email: lisaw@northjerseyveincenter.com
Price: $0

MASTER GARDENERS' OF ESSEX COUNTY ANNUAL PLANT SALE

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Location: 55 Edgemont Rd, Montclair, NJ 07042
When: May 4, 2012
Time: 10:00 am–4:00 pm

Annual plant sale by the Master Gardeners of Essex County. Great annuals, perennials,  woodies, hanging baskets, herbs, tomatoes, peppers and eggplants. The sale will be in the Edgemont Park, Valley Road, Montclair boathouse parking lot for 2 days: Fri May 4th, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sat May 5th, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., and at The Essex County Environmental Center, 621-B Eagle Rock Ave, Roseland on Sat May 12th, 9 a.m. to 4p.m. For more info call 973 228-2210 or visit www.mgessex.org

Phone: 973-228-2210
Email: hewitt36@verizon.net
Price: $0

MASTER GARDENERS' OF ESSEX COUNTY ANNUAL PLANT SALE

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Location: 55 Edgemont Rd, Montclair, NJ 07042
When: May 5, 2012
Time: 9:00 am–2:00 pm

Annual plant sale by the Master Gardeners of Essex County. Great annuals, perennials,  woodies, hanging baskets, herbs, tomatoes, peppers and eggplants. The sale will be in the Edgemont Park, Valley Road, Montclair boathouse parking lot for 2 days: Fri May 4th, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sat May 5th, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., and at The Essex County Environmental Center, 621-B Eagle Rock Ave, Roseland on Sat May 12th, 9 a.m. to 4p.m. For more info call 973 228-2210 or visit www.mgessex.org

Phone: 973-228-2210
Email: hewitt36@verizon.net
Price: $0

MASTER GARDENERS' OF ESSEX COUNTY ANNUAL PLANT SALE

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Location: 621 Eagle Rock Ave # B, Roseland, NJ 07068
When: May 12, 2012
Time: 9:00 am–4:00 pm

Annual plant sale by the Master Gardeners of Essex County. Great annuals, perennials,  woodies, hanging baskets, herbs, tomatoes, peppers and eggplants. The sale will be in the Edgemont Park, Valley Road, Montclair boathouse parking lot for 2 days: Fri May 4th, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sat May 5th, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., and at The Essex County Environmental Center, 621-B Eagle Rock Ave, Roseland on Sat May 12th, 9 a.m. to 4p.m. For more info call 973 228-2210 or visit www.mgessex.org

Phone: 973 228-2210
Email: hewitt36@verizon.net
Price: $0

A Girl's World - Workshop for Middle Schoolers

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Location: South Orange Middle School
70 N Ridgewood Rd, South Orange, NJ
When: May 12, 2012
Time: 8:45 am–3:00 pm

A GIRLS WORLD is an exciting workshop conference for all middle school girls and their parents. This special conference lead by health and wellness professionals includes inspirational keynote presentations, EXPO booths and a choice of three workshops for girls and 2 workshops for parents. Participants will join together at the end for a final inspirational presentation.

Girls choose 3 from among the following:

  • Mean Girls
  • Glamour GALS
  • A Girls Guide to the Digital World & Cyber Space
  • Adventures in YogaLand
  • Girls in the Lead
  • Empower is a Verb
  • What’s The Deal?
  • Girls ROCK
  • What’s Up with Him?
  • Self Defense 101
  • Miss Manners/Social Etiquette

Parents choose 2 of the following:

  • The Velco Advantage - Staying connected to your teen or loopy tween
  • Beyond Success - The Power of Attention
  • Bullying - Learn the Facts
  • Coping with Crisis
  • The Cyber Connection - The ABC’s of Sextingand Texting
  • Breaking Free from the Emotions that Hold Us Hostage

Preregister online at WWW.GALSUSA.ORG

Phone: 732-610-2828
Price: $30
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