‘The Woodstock Experience’ Is Coming To West Orange

An upcoming show in West Orange will take music lovers “back to the garden.”

Weird NJ Is About To Become A TV Show – Strangeness Pays Off

Who says it doesn’t pay to be weird?

West Orange Residents Choose Drive-In Movie For Public Screening

Organizers took votes for what to show at the July 16 drive-in movie. There was a clear winner – a 1980s cult comedy classic.

July 4th 2022: Find Fireworks Near West Orange (Updated)

Check out Patch’s guide to Independence Day fireworks shows and other celebrations near West Orange.

Designs By West Orange High School Student Picked Up By AND1

The basketball designs of West Orange High School student Adrien Mere have been selected for marketing to the public.

East Orange Senior Pens Crowd-Pleaser In County Writing Contest

East Orange resident Carol T. Jenkins wrote 'My Little Blue Bank Book,' which received an honorable mention in a county writing contest.

‘Downtown Thursdays’ To Bring Family-Friendly Fun To West Orange

The events will include music, outdoor dining and “creative programs,” organizers say.

Bill Laswell Fans Rally To Help Evicted Music Icon Save His NJ Studio

“Bill’s entire career has been a powerful statement of art over commerce,” a fundraising campaign says. “He now needs our help.”

Art Exhibit In West Orange: ‘Juneteenth: Images Triumphant’

The West Orange Arts Council will present “Juneteenth: Images Triumphant” at the West Orange Arts Center.

West Orange HS Theater Teacher Earns Prestigious Governor’s Award

Wendy Mapes said she seeks to empower her students to become better performers – and more compassionate human beings.

‘Eclectic’ Pop-Up Art Exhibit Coming To West Orange Arts Center

The West Orange Arts Council exhibit will show work from four local artists.

‘Street Art’ Event Coming To West Orange On Saturday

The event will include games, music, food trucks and face painting.

Luna Stage Reopens With Existential Comedy: The Giant Void In My Soul

The West Orange theater will reopen its MainStage with Bernardo Cubría’s comedy, “The Giant Void In My Soul.”

‘Art Alchemist’ Helps West Orange Teens Create Mural At High School

"I've been teaching for over 20 years and I have never seen a class so excited and motivated about a project," a West Orange educator said.

West Orange High School Actors Rack Up More Awards

Dozens of students from WOHS competed in the virtual Speech and Theatre Association of New Jersey competition. Several earned awards.

2022 Writing Contest For Essex County Seniors: How To Submit

Are you a senior in Essex County with a life story to tell? You could be the next winner of the county’s annual Legacies Writing Contest.

Treasure Trove Of Thomas Edison Sound Recordings Now Online

Thomas Edison National Historical Park in West Orange has announced the release of 2,400 historic Edison disc sound recordings.

Valentine’s Gift Shoppe at the West Orange Arts Center

A Nice Way to Give the Gift of Art and Support Local Artists

West Orange Classic Film Festival Returns After COVID Hiatus

After pausing last year due to the pandemic, the West Orange Classic Film Festival returns to the town where Thomas Edison invented movies.

West Orange Library Event: ‘Happy Birthday, Edgar Allan Poe’

West Orange Public Library: A free virtual program will highlight the life and times of “America’s groundbreaking author of the macabre.”

West Orange Jazz Musician Nominated For 2022 Grammy Award

Carlos Henriquez was nominated in the “Best Latin Jazz Album” category for his multi-movement work, “The South Bronx Story”: Video

‘The Frontera Project’ Playing Outdoors In West Orange, Montclair

An outdoor series from Luna Stage will bring Mexican and U.S. artists together for a “bilingual, interactive performance experience.”

West Orange Theater Announces Vaccine, Mask Requirements

Luna Stage in West Orange is among dozens of venues across the state that have new coronavirus entry requirements.

Iconic Aerosmith Album Photo Was Taken In West Orange: Historian

A New Jersey historian says he’s uncovered a rock and roll secret: Where did Aerosmith take the back cover photo of “Toys In The Attic?”

For These Artists, BLM Exhibit In West Orange Has Special Meaning

Maria Estrela and Carol Jenkins, both female artists of color from Essex County, have a personal connection to a new exhibit in West Orange.

West Orange High School Spring Musical: 'The Shows Must Go On'

West Orange High School will present its spring musical, “The Shows Must Go On,” on Friday and Saturday.

Pandemic Doesn’t Slow Art Aspirations Of West Orange Teens

The West Orange Arts Council put the spotlight on 17 WOHS student artists with a virtual exhibit.

West Orange Theater To Debut New Play Via Text Message

Luna Stage: “#Rift” takes a look at whether an alt-right supporter and an A.O.C.-type progressive can bridge their divides.

2 West Orange Art Nonprofits Get Grants To Help Survive Pandemic

The New Jersey Arts and Culture Recovery Fund is accepting applications for a second round of COVID relief grants.

$20K Grant Will Help West Orange Theater Reopen Amid Coronavirus

Luna Stage has been awarded $20,000 to support COVID-safe reopening, including the return of in-person summer youth programs.

3 In West Orange Selected For Exhibit At Newark Museum Of Art

After reviewing works from 484 artists across New Jersey, jurors narrowed it down to 45 creators, including three from West Orange.

Black Lives Matter Mural Unites East Orange’s Art Community

A campaign to create a Black Lives Matter mural at Manufacturers Village in East Orange has seen some big support from the community.

JCC MetroWest ‘NJ Jewish Film Festival’ Goes Virtual Amid COVID

For the second year in a row, JCC MetroWest’s New Jersey Jewish Film Festival is going virtual.

‘Fugees’ Pride In East Orange On 25th Anniversary Of Iconic Album

Hip hop legends the Fugees got a nod of appreciation in New Jersey ahead of the 25th anniversary of their award-winning album, "The Score."

West Orange Art Exhibit Brings New Life To Ordinary Objects

VIDEO: Sometimes simply getting a new perspective on things can open a new world of possibilities.

East Orange Native’s New Movie Inspired By Loss Of Loved One

Filmmaker Yucef Mayes’s upcoming film, “The Patient,” tells the story of a loved one dying from AIDS.

West Orange HS Playwright Creates Powerful Work On Gun Violence

West Orange High School senior Olivia Ridley’s play “Black Boy” calls on teens to confront gun violence by creating new works of theatre.

West Orange Teen To Appear In HBO Program: 'Homeschool Musical'

West Orange High School’s Joe Nalieth will appear in HBO Max's original program, “Homeschool Musical: Class of 2020.”

Art Amid COVID: West Orange Exhibit Celebrates Hispanic Culture

“Visiones de Identidad, A Latinx Perspective,” was the first in-person exhibit at the West Orange Arts Center since the gallery closed.

Music Amid COVID: Jazz Society Concert To Stream From West Orange

Musicians have had to adapt to find gigs amid the pandemic, including these jazz experts from West Orange, Montclair and Irvington.