Christopher Napierala

Essex County

Eric Kiefer

New York City Metropolitan Area

Montclair

New Jersey

Creative Director at Seed Artists. We present jazz and creative music concerts, film screenings, lectures, creative programming for kids. Great Art for Good Works. In 2025, we are launching The Peter Bodge & Seed Artists Jazz Library at the Montclair Public Library.

Bloomfield

Jamie Gatlin

Verona-Cedar Grove

Belleville-Nutley

West Orange

Caldwells

South Orange

Livingston

Newark

Maplewood

Bergen County

Hasbrouck Heights

Montclair Brewery

Join us for an evening of great company, engaging conversations, and refreshing brews in a relaxed setting focused exclusively on networking. This free event features a social-only atmosphere with no talks, speakers, or demos, making it the perfect place to connect with others.

Local Event: Montclair AI Social

Montclair AI Social

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Newark Public Library - Main Branch

Thurs., November 12, 2026 6:30-8pm EST Newark Public Library —Main Branch 5 Washington St. 4th Floor Auditorium





Dinner is served at this event.&nbsp;Please RSVP.



Join us at the Newark Public Library Main Branch at the 4th floor auditorium for a special holiday Our Newark Futures with New Jersey-based musician/composer/ensemble leaders Pheeroan akLaff and Peter Lin. They will be a part of Rutgers University historian Nicole Burrowes’ New Jersey Oral History project she conducting with Nottingham University in England, bringing out voices of cross community relations across the Black and Asian communities here in New Jersey and the UK. We will also hear Pheeroan, Peter and bassist Caylen Bryant play together during the program.

It is hard to categorize akLaff and Lin with the range of their work and the breadth of their musical collaborations. akLaff is a major voice in Jazz in New Jersey with his work with his non-profit organization Seed Artists. He has established a series in New Jersey and New York as well as works globally as an artist, having collaborated extensively with musicians in Asia. Lin is the organizer of the Asian American Jazz Festival in Newark and also bandleader working cross culturally with his Catbus Collective and Asian American Jazz Collective as well as his work abroad in Taiwan. Burrowes will talk about the oral history project and hopes that there may be others who are working across communities that will like to join the project.

Photo of Peter Lin Photo credit Chris Drukker Bios: Pheeroan akLaff is contributing innovative drumming to creative music and interactive arts. His collaborative work with Anthony Braxton, Baikida Carroll, Anthony Davis, Andrew Hill, Oliver Lake, Tom Pierson Orchestra, Liu Sola, Henry Threadgill, Reggie Workman, and Yosuke Yamashita informed his musical vitality and is reflected in his recordings: Sonogram, Global Mantras, Brooklyn Waters, Drums-et Variations, Live in Japan, and the upcoming release Hana Dharma, fusing percussion with the string quintet of Aska Maret. Informed and inspired by his many residencies, research, and tours of Africa and Asia, Pheeroan values the ritual of regeneration in his conduction and live music.&nbsp;Caylen Bryant (she/her)&nbsp;began singing as a child, and at the age of seven, she picked up the cello. Later in her musical journey, she was inspired to migrate to the bass while studying at Oberlin. There, she completed the Double Degree Program and earned her Bachelor’s degrees from the College and the Conservatory. She recently graduated from The Juilliard School with a Master’s in Jazz Bass Performance.
Caylen is a&nbsp;New York based musician and teaching artist and&nbsp;tours nationally and internationally with artist Kandace Springs. Rubén Blades has described Caylen as a wonderful storyteller, remarking on how well she can deliver a story through music.

Nicole Burrowes is a historian of the African Diaspora specializing in twentieth-century Caribbean and African American history. She is an Assistant Professor of History at Rutgers University, New Brunswick, and Associate Director of the Rutgers Advanced Institute for Critical Caribbean Studies. Her book, Seeds of Solidarity: African-Indian Relations and the 1935 Labor Rebellions in British Guiana (Cambridge University Press, 2026), explores the historical possibility of a movement forged by those at the edges of empire in the midst of economic, environmental and political crises. She also serves as Oral History Lead for the New Jersey strand of a British Academy–funded project on Black-Asian relations. Beyond academia, she has over twenty-five years of experience working with communities of color for transformative justice.
Peter Lin is a Taiwanese-American trombonist, producer, and educator in the tri-state area. A graduate from both William Paterson University (undergrad) and Rutgers University (graduate), Peter has performed with jazz luminaries including Slide Hampton, Ron Carter, Winard Harper, Charli Persip, JD Allen, Robin Eubanks, Steve Davis, and Steve Turre. He has also been included in notable ensembles such as the Roy Hargrove Big Band, Jimmy Heath Big Band, and Frank Lacy’s Tromboniverse. With three albums under his name, including his most recent release titled “Identity” on Origin Records under the band AAPI Jazz Collective, he continues to perform prolifically worldwide as both a leader and sideman. In addition to his musical endeavors, he is also the founder of Yardbird Entertainment, a music production company providing audio, video, and livestream services, as well as the producer of AAPI Jazz Fest for three years. He currently teaches at Jazz House Kids and New Jersey Youth Symphony as a trombone instructor and ensemble coach.&nbsp;
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Local Event: Black and Asian Cross Convergences: Music in New Jersey and Beyond

Black and Asian Cross Convergences: Music in...

Thurs., November 12, 2026 6:30-8pm EST Newark Public Library —Main Branch 5 Washington St. 4th Floor Auditorium





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Black and Asian Cross Convergences: Music in New Jersey and Beyond

McLoone's Boathouse

Friday the 13th just got a whole lot more mysterious…
Join us at McLoone’s Boathouse on Friday, November 13th for an evening of Murder &amp; Mystery! Enjoy a dinner buffet for $95 per person from 6:30 PM–9:00 PM, sip on specialty cocktails, uncover clues, and work together to solve the ultimate mystery.
But be careful… not everyone is who they seem.
Come ready to investigate, question the suspects, and put your detective skills to the test.
Will you crack the case… or will the killer get away? 🔎
Reserve on OpenTable. *link attached* or call the restaurant at 862-252-7108 and book your reservation!Visit our website: www.mcloonesboathouse.com

Local Event: Murder Mystery Dinner

Murder Mystery Dinner

Friday the 13th just got a whole lot more mysterious…
Join us at McLoone’s Boathouse on Friday, November 13th for an evening of...

Rosen Theater at Wayne Community Center

Tony Award-winning musical comes to the Wayne Community Center November 13–15 as America marks its 250th anniversary
Two hundred and fifty years ago, a group of opinionated, stubborn and deeply divided delegates gathered in Philadelphia and somehow managed to create a new nation.
This November, the Theater League of Clifton brings their story to the stage with 1776, the Tony Award-winning musical about the tumultuous days leading to the Declaration of Independence. 
Directed by Maren Sugarman, the production will be presented November 13–15, 2026, at the Wayne Community Center, 1 Pike Drive in Wayne.
Set during the sweltering summer of 1776, the musical follows the determined and frequently exasperated John Adams as he tries to convince the Second Continental Congress that the thirteen colonies must declare their independence from Great Britain. Along the way, he finds allies in the irreverent Benjamin Franklin and reluctant Thomas Jefferson — and formidable opposition from delegates who have little interest in revolution.
With music and lyrics by Sherman Edwards and a book by Peter Stone,&nbsp;1776 transforms the debates surrounding American independence into a battle of personalities, politics and principles. The musical originally opened on Broadway in 1969 and won three Tony Awards, including Best Musical. More than half a century later, its portrayal of an argumentative Congress wrestling with compromise, regional divisions, slavery and the meaning of liberty remains strikingly relevant.
The production also arrives at an especially fitting moment. Throughout 2026, communities across the country are commemorating the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence and reflecting on the ideals, contradictions and continuing story that began in Philadelphia two-and-a-half centuries ago.
Leading the cast is Joe Elefante as John Adams, the outspoken Massachusetts delegate determined to persuade the Continental Congress to declare independence from Great Britain. Joining him are Anthony Rotondi as Benjamin Franklin and Don Flynn as Thomas Jefferson.
The featured cast also includes Frank Ortega as Richard Henry Lee, Kevin Hayes as John Dickinson, Ryan Green as Edward Rutledge, Stephen Burke as Roger Sherman, Bill Kaufman as Robert Livingston, and Frank Skokan as John Hancock. Julia Duncan portrays Abigail Adams and Brittany Reese plays Martha Jefferson.
Sugarman returns to the Theater League of Clifton after directing several previous productions, including Oliver!, Waiting for Christmas, Man of La Mancha, Murder on the Menu and The Altos.
Tickets are $30, or $25 for seniors and students. Group rates are available for groups of 10 or larger. Tickets can be purchased online at <a href="https://www.theaterleagueofclifton.com" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">tlctheater.org</a> or reserved by calling (973) 928-7668.
The Theater League of Clifton has also announced a special promotion with Outback Steakhouse in Wayne, offering audiences of its upcoming production of 1776 a 30% discount on food and drinks, including alcoholic beverages. To take advantage of the promotion, patrons need only present their purchased 1776 ticket at the restaurant's Wayne location at 191 Berdan Avenue, between Friday, November 13, and Sunday, November 15.
Founded in 2005, the Theater League of Clifton is a nonprofit community organization dedicated to fostering an appreciation of the arts through theatrical performances, providing quality entertainment for audiences of all ages and creating opportunities for members of the community to participate in live theater. Instagram:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/theaterleagueofclifton/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">@theaterleagueofclifton</a>
1776 is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI.

Local Event: TLC presents "1776" —An Epic Musical 250 Years in the Making!

Passaic County

Wayne

TLC presents "1776" —An Epic Musical 250 Years...

Tony Award-winning musical comes to the Wayne Community Center November 13–15 as America marks its 250th anniversary
Two...

TLC presents "1776" —An Epic Musical 250 Years in the Making!

This outdoor flea market has been a favorite venue for vendors and customers alike for over 18 years. Held in Main Memorial Park along one of the busiest streets, Main Avenue in Clifton between Piaget Avenue and Park Slope. This market features vendors selling an array of merchandise from new items to gently used 2nd hand items, collectibles and so much more. With the cost of everything rising the flea market is a good option to find reasonably priced items. Flea markets are traditionally more affordable for everyday household items, clothing, personal products, essentials, kids' toys, and more. So come check us out you never know what great bargains or treasures you may find. This event is a fundraiser for the Clifton Recreation Department. Hope to see you there!
Please note: All outdoor markets are subject to change based on the weather. In case of inclement weather please check our website, social media or our phone for the latest updates. Thank you, JC Promotions Inc.

Local Event: Main Memorial Park "Everything" Flea & Collectible Market

Clifton

Main Memorial Park "Everything" Flea &...

This outdoor flea market has been a favorite venue for vendors and customers alike for over 18 years. Held in Main Memorial...

Main Memorial Park "Everything" Flea & Collectible Market

St. James Episcopal Church is excited to announce that this coming Sunday, November 15 at 4 p.m., the church will host a chamber music concert featuring the renowned violinist Naoko Tanaka, along with ten other esteemed musicians. Ms Tanaka will be performing “The Lark Ascending” by Ralph Vaughan Williams.
Also on the program are works by Bach, Poulenc, Persichetti, Beethoven and Dvorak.
Naoko Tanaka has given concert tours as a soloist and chamber musician in the U.S., South America, Europe, Asia and Canada. A former member of The Theater Chamber Players of The Kennedy Center and The Orpheus Chamber Orchestra, she is a current&nbsp; member of the New York Philomusica and serves as concert master of St Luke’s Chamber Ensemble. She is on the faculty at the Juilliard School, Brooklyn College Conservatory of Music, and The Aspen Music School during the summer. She has recorded for Deutsche Gramophone, Columbia Records, and Music Masters.

Local Event: Fall St. James Chamber Music Concert

Fall St. James Chamber Music Concert

St. James Episcopal Church is excited to announce that this coming Sunday, November 15 at 4 p.m., the church will host a...

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