Maplewoodstock 2018: Music/Art Festival Returns To Essex County

One of the grooviest music and art festivals in Essex County is returning for the summer of 2018: Maplewoodstock.

LGBTQ Poet Returns To South Orange-Maplewood For Reading

A Columbia High School alum and LGBTQ poet who recently won a prestigious Iowa Poetry Prize returns to her hometown on June 15.

Maplewood Thespian Opens His Own Doorway To Opportunity

Maplewood’s Gregory Osborne will bring a production of “Five Guys Named Moe” to the Burgdorff Center.

Murals In Maplewood: A Reader Submission

"If you are in Maplewood, visit the corner of Prospect Street and Springfield Avenue."

Free Comic Book Day 2018: Find A Store In Essex County

Free Comic Book Day will take place on Saturday, May 5. See available titles and find a participating store here.

In Maplewood: Creators Of ‘Chopped’ Seek Extras For New Show

Dave Noll and Cleve Keller, the creators of “Chopped,” are seeking extras for a pilot episode of a new show, “The Amazing Taste.”

Maplewood Event: Free Winter Concert At Burgdorff Center

Maplewood Community Music’s concert band group will hold its free, annual Winter Concert on Wednesday, Dec. 13.

SOMA Musicians, Educators Aim To Enrich Local Arts Scene

Maplewood residents, music educators and friends, Erin Smith and Viraj Lal, founded the SOMa Youth Choir. Learn more about the group here.

Maplewood Arts Center To Host 'City Without Walls' Art Show

The show is a traveling showcase of small works from artists across the Metropolitan area, starting August 16.

Vanguard Theater Event: ‘Memphis the Musical’ Will Include Maplewood Actors

The Maplewood-based Vanguard Theater Company will hold a one-weekend-only production of “Memphis the Musical.”

Maplewoodstock 2017 Will Feature Los Lobos, Sign Language Interpreters

Are you a Los Lobos fan? Wait until you’ve heard them play a show – with sign language interpretation – at Maplewoodstock 2017.

Maplewood Teen Juggler Earns Coveted Spot With Traveling Circus (VIDEO)

The next time your parents tell you not to clown around, just tell them about Maplewood’s Andrew Kaefer.

Bibliophiles Wanted For Maplewood-South Orange Book Festival 2017

Readers, literature lovers and all-around bibliophiles will find a home in Essex County on June 9 and 10.

Maplewood Grateful Dead Tribute Show Will Raise Cash For Jewish Preschool

The “Two Town Shakedown” benefit concert is slated for May 6 in Maplewood, and will aid a South Orange Jewish Temple’s preschool program.

Maplewood Teen DJ Making Waves, Gets Props From Principal

There’s something special about a 16-year-old that hosts his own DJ show, loves “Thriller” and does 4 hours of homework a day.

Metal Rock Legends Megadeth Will Play Essex County Show: Dystopia World Tour 2016

Metal rock legends Megadeth are coming to Essex County with a dystopian message.

Maplewood Artist Chrissy McIntyre Expose

Maplewood Artist Chrissy McIntyre talks about how she evolved into making art reusing old magazines.

'Brew At The Zoo' Returns To Turtle Back In Essex County For 2016

This year's event will feature craft beers, food and live entertainment. And animals. Lots of animals.

Maplewood Students To Host Video Marathon For 'Curb Your Enthusiasm' Parody Series

The hit HBO series has a special meaning for some students at Columbia High School in Maplewood.

In Essex County: Friends Of Arts Unbound To Host Art Exhibit and Benefit Sale

The fundraising event is scheduled for March 31 at the Dora Stern Gallery at Arts Unbound in Orange.

Arts Unbound Announces Exhibition Centered on Sense of Place

The exhibition, "Location, Location," opens Thursday, Feb. 18 with a reception from 5-8 p.m.

Society of Musical Arts Orchestra to Continue Concert Season in Maplewood Middle School

"Water Music, Revisited" is scheduled take place Sunday, March 6 at 4 p.m.

New Open Mic Starts Tuesday In Essex County

The weekly open mic will take place at Mara’s Café in South Orange. Musicians, poets and all creative types are welcome.

Best Burger Contest: Zinburger Wants Your Recipe

Zinburger is holding their annual burger cooking contest. Learn how to enter here.

5 Awesome Hot Air Balloons You Can See This Month In New Jersey

The 33rd annual QuickChek New Jersey Festival of Ballooning will be held July 24 to 26 at Solberg Airport in Readington.

See A Free Concert This Summer In Essex County

Check out the 2015 schedule here.

Free Comic Book Day in Essex County: Places to Get Your Fix on Saturday

Annual event takes place nationwide on May 2.

Seeking Entries: Essex County Launches Parks Photography Contest

Contest open to Maplewood residents; Deadline is September 16.

Around Essex County: Fun Things To Do This Week

Local events for Sunday, March 15 to Saturday, March 21

Learn About Nature and Get Fit: Local Events

Essex County to host series of environmental, health, exercise and crafting programs

Rutgers, NJIT Spring Theatre Program

Check out what productions the Rutgers-NJIT Theatre Program has to offer this spring.

Rutgers University-Newark Spring 2015 Music, Dance Events

Check out some of the music and dance events at Rutgers University-Newark this spring.

Oheb's Got Talent: Chanukah Talent Show

On December 20, the 5th night of Chanukah, Oheb Shalom in South Orange will be hosting a family friendly talent show!

5 Maplewood Students to Perform in Youth Orchestras of Essex County Winter Concert

The concert will take place at the South Orange Performing Arts Center on Sunday Dec. 14 at 3:00 p.m.

Seton Hall Presents Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol

Student directed performances will be held at various times Dec. 4 through 7 in the SHU Theatre in the Round.

Rutgers Newark Conductor to Lead Final Holiday Concert Series

This December will be the last that Dr. John Eric Floreen conducts the Rutgers University-Newark Chorus in holiday concert performances.

Seton Hall University Jazz 'n the Hall Concert Series

The Count Basie Orchestra will perform at SOPAC on Tuesday, Nov. 18 at 7:30 p.m.

Explore Art and Activism at this Essex Gallery and Museum

The museum includes pieces of artwork from South Africa and a Rosie the Riveter “Selfie Station.”

Magic Show for Columbia High School Kicking Off Magic Week

Tickets are $5 and go toward the CHS Magic Club.

Susan Marx Works in Group Show at Agora Gallery in NYC

Marx’s work has been featured in group shows in Cedar Grove, South Orange, Maplewood and at Montclair State University.