Name: July 4th Fireworks Show In Livingston
Start: 2025-07-04T21:00:00-04:00
Location: Memorial Oval (Robert Harp Drive)

Memorial Oval (Robert Harp Drive)

Livingston will be bringing back its annual July 4th fireworks display, which will also include a family friendly “community day” beforehand. Learn more here: <a href="https://patch.com/new-jersey/livingston/july-4th-fireworks-show-livingston-will-return-2025-event-info">https://patch.com/new-jersey/l...</a>

Local Event: July 4th Fireworks Show In Livingston

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July 4th Fireworks Show In Livingston

Livingston will be bringing back its annual July 4th fireworks display, which will also include a family friendly “community...

Ely Cemetery, Hillside Ave, Livingston, NJ  07039

The Livingston Historical Society will open the historic Ely Cemetery, located on Hillside Avenue near Hillside Ter for public tours on Memorial Day, Monday, May 25, 2026 from 2 pm to 4 pm, weather permitting. In case of inclement weather updates will be posted on the Livingston Historical Society’s website: <a href="https://livingstonnjhistoricalsociety.weebly.com/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://livingstonnjhistoricalsociety.weebly.com/</a>.

The cemetery was established by Captain William Ely, a veteran of the French and Indian War, on a rood (quarter acre) of his land in 1777 when his daughter Elizabeth Ely Jones and her second husband, Frederick Jones, and their infant son, Benonni, all died within two weeks of each other.The plot was enlarged to its present size in 1864 by Ambrose Ely.The stone wall that surrounds the cemetery is made of rocks quarried from Riker Hill, which was part of the Ely Family’s property.

It is the private burial ground of generations of Ely’s and other prominent families with whom they intermarried such as the Vanderpoel, Dow, Goddard and Halsey families. Revolutionary War Patriot, Private Moses Ely served as a wagoner in Captain Elijah Squire’s Essex County Militia regiment.Other notable internments include the monuments of Smith Ely, Jr. served as mayor of New York City in 1877-1878, as well as two terms as a US Congressman; Edwin A. Ely, author of Personal Memoirs of Edwin E. Ely and generous benefactor of the Livingston Library and socialite Julia Smylie Dow, widow of Major Charles A. Smylie of New York. Mr. Smylie was a veteran of the Spanish American War and President of the Young and Smylie Company (Y&amp;S) Company manufacturer of Twizzler’s licorice candy. 

The cemetery also contains several examples of antique sandstone slabs, granite headstones and marble tablets, some with typical New England cherub carvings while others are almost illegible due to age. 

The cemetery was abandoned for many years until 1983, when trusteeship was granted to the Livingston Historical Society by order of the New Jersey Superior Court. Over the years volunteers have cleaned up the overgrowth of brush and repaired many plots.More recently, the Livingston Department of Public Works has helped to maintain the lawn, sidewalk, fence and fallen trees surrounding the cemetery wall.

The public is invited to informal tours free of charge.A suggested donation of $5 per person to help with the upkeep of this historical landmark is gratefully accepted. Members of the High School Chapter and adult members of the Livingston Historical Society will be on hand to offer guided tours of the cemetery.

Local Event: Historic Ely Cemetery Open for Memorial Day

Historic Ely Cemetery Open for Memorial Day

The Livingston Historical Society will open the historic Ely Cemetery, located on Hillside Avenue near Hillside Ter for public...

Livingston Public Library

Recently brought back into the spotlight by the film Maestro, Leonard Bernstein remains one of the most complex and compelling figures in American music. A brilliant composer of Broadway hits, a world-renowned conductor, an influential educator, and an early television star, Bernstein was also a man of contradictions—praised for his genius yet often wrestling with the feeling that he never fully fulfilled his extraordinary early promise.
This informative and entertaining lecture-recital by Dr. Allen Cohen explores Bernstein’s remarkable life and career both on Broadway and beyond. Through carefully selected audio and video examples, audiences will trace his journey from groundbreaking musical theater works to his celebrated achievements in classical music, including his tenure with the New York Philharmonic.
The program examines Bernstein’s enduring legacy, his struggles with artistic identity, and his lasting impact on American culture, revealing how his passion, ambition, and vulnerability shaped a body of work that continues to inspire musicians and audiences alike. Engaging, insightful, and accessible, this lecture offers a rich portrait of the most famous American classical musician in history—on stage, on screen, and behind the baton.
Dr. Allen Cohen is Professor of Music at Fairleigh Dickinson University. His compositions have been played in Carnegie Hall and across the United States and Europe. He has also written dance arrangements for Broadway musicals, scores for off-Broadway musicals and plays, and music for several films and many radio and television commercials, and he has conducted three musicals on Broadway and many elsewhere. He is the author of Howard Hanson in Theory and Practice (Praeger/Greenwood) and the popular children’s book That’s So Funny I Forgot to Laugh! (Scholastic), and co-author of Writing Musical Theater (Palgrave Macmillan). He has served as a judge for the American Prize in music for many years, and he has presented papers about music and musical theater at conferences in New York City, Hawaii, Greece, and Germany.

This program is made possible with the support of The Friends of the Livingston Public Library.

Local Event: Leonard Bernstein: On (and Off) Broadway

Leonard Bernstein: On (and Off) Broadway

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Join us at Livingston Public Library on Thursday, May 28th in the Common Area from 12pm to 1pm for a quick, drop-in afternoon craft! No registration required, just stop by and create a fun and easy craft to take home. In May we will be creating Bee Bookmarks.
Crafts are available while supplies last and will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis.
Event is sponsored by the Friends of the Livingston Library!

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This illustrated lecture, presented in celebration of America250, explores the life and work of John Trumbull (1756–1843), one of the most important artists of the American Revolutionary era.
Often called the “Painter of the Revolution,” Trumbull is best known for his large-scale history paintings that helped shape the young nation’s visual memory of its founding events. He was a veteran of the Revolutionary War where he sketched maps for the military and served&nbsp; as an aide-de-camp to Generals Washington and Gates.

Trumbull brought firsthand experience, careful research, and a strong sense of patriotism to his art.&nbsp; He went on to become one of the chief portrait artists in America—including creating portraits of George Washington—as well as the painter of huge scenes from the Revolutionary War, four of which now hang in the United States Capitol rotunda in Washington, D.C. Trumbull’s large oil painting Declaration of Independence hanging there serves as the basis for the reverse design of the current U.S. two-dollar bill.

The talk will examine Trumbull’s training in London under Benjamin West (who encouraged him to paint miniature portraits and small scenes of the war), his role in elevating history painting in America, and his lasting influence on American art.&nbsp;
Special attention will be given to works from the tristate region, which will take pride of place in the presentation.
The talk will be delivered by art historian Michael Norris. Norris earned his BA in Classics from the University of California, San Diego, followed by an MA in Classics and a PhD in Art History from the University of California, Santa Barbara. He spent twenty years at The Cloisters Museum and The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York and has lectured widely at libraries, schools, retirement communities, and clubs, with many talks tailored especially for New Jersey audiences.
This program is made possible with the support of The Friends of the Livingston Public Library.

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“The true value of a park lies not in its size or grandeur, but in the way it allows people to connect with nature and with each other.” — Frederick Law Olmsted
Often called the father of modern landscape architecture, Frederick Law Olmsted believed that thoughtfully designed public parks were essential to the health, well-being, and social life of growing cities. Best known for designing New York City’s Central Park, Olmsted and his firm helped shape a new vision of parks as democratic spaces—places meant for rest, recreation, and reflection for people of all backgrounds.
This program explores Olmsted’s design philosophy and its lasting impact on Essex County’s park system. Attendees will learn how Olmsted and, later, his sons—who continued his landscape architecture business—approached park planning, blending natural scenery with carefully planned pathways, views, and gathering spaces. The talk will highlight several local parks designed by the Olmsted firm, including Eagle Rock Reservation, Branch Brook Park, and Riverbank Park, and examine how their designs continue to influence how these spaces are used and enjoyed today.
Presenter Maressa McFarlane is the Archivist and Local Arts and History Coordinator for the Essex County Parks Departments. With over 20 years of experience in public history in New Jersey, Maressa brings a wealth of knowledge and insight into the past and present of Essex County’s green spaces.
This program is made possible with the support of The Friends of the Livingston Public Library

Local Event: A Philosophy of Park Design: The Olmsteds and the Parks of Essex County

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Yoga offers a powerful blend of physical strength, mental clarity, and stress relief—helping you build flexibility, enhance focus, and cultivate inner peace. Join the Livingston Public Library’s monthly yoga session led by a certified instructor from Niyama Yoga Shala, and experience the transformative benefits of regular practice.
This Open Level Vinyasa Flow class links yoga poses (asanas) with breath in a smooth, flowing sequence. The session will incorporate mindful movement, traditional breathing techniques (pranayama), and inspiring music to help spark the mind–body connection and release stagnant energy.
All levels are welcome—no prior yoga experience is required. The instructor will offer modifications and variations so each participant can practice safely and effectively, regardless of experience or ability. You’ll leave feeling balanced, refreshed, and renewed.
Please wear comfortable clothing and bring a yoga mat, any preferred props, and a water bottle.
This session is open to adults 18 and up and space is limited. Registration is encouraged.&nbsp;&nbsp;
This program is made possible with the support of The Friends of the Livingston Public Library.

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Choral singers and enthusiasts are invited to join the OSNJ as they sing through one of the most popular and revered choral masterpieces – Mozart’s Requiem. The piece will be conducted by OSNJ's music director Sándor Szabó, with professional soloists and accompaniment. The evening will also include a sampling of the American spirituals that OSNJ recently performed at their spring “America Inspired” concert. The audience is welcome to join in or to listen.
Bring your own scores of Mozart’s Requiem or borrow one of ours. Scores for the spirituals will be provided for those who wish to join in.
There’s free parking in the church parking lot at Hudson and Warren Streets and public transportation via NJ Transit bus route #34. The suggested donation is $15.
More information at <a href="https://www.oratoriosocietynj.org/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://www.oratoriosocietynj.org/</a>.

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