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The Wellmont Theater

A Night of Legendary Music Is Coming to The Wellmont Theater / Montclair NJ.
Taylor Simon King is more than a concert - it's a time machine. Take A Nostalgic Look Back at 4 Decades of Classic Music That Became the Soundtrack to Our Generation!•
From the poetic soul of James Taylor, the electrifying energy of Carly Simon, to the timeless magic of Carole King - this tribute delivers unforgettable performances that will stir your heart, spark your memories, and get you singing every word.
• CRITICS CALL IT “an emotional musical journey. Truly a multiple generational evening out.
We are proud to say, this show is selling out across the country - don't miss your chance to relive the songs that shaped our lives. Produced by Franke Previte Academy Award winner (I've had) The time of my life Dirty Dancing.&nbsp;tickets taylorsimonking.com or wellmonttheater.com

Local Event: Taylor Simon King

Taylor Simon King

A Night of Legendary Music Is Coming to The Wellmont Theater / Montclair NJ.
Taylor Simon King is more than a concert - it's a...

Rare Breed MMA

Give your little one the ultimate head start on the mats with our martial arts open house specifically designed for ages 3-6. This exciting event features trial martial arts classes, a bounce house, and face painting to ensure a fun-filled experience for the whole family.

Local Event: Open House Ninjas Program

Open House Ninjas Program

Give your little one the ultimate head start on the mats with our martial arts open house specifically designed for ages 3-6....

Bloomfield Civic Center

Join this monthly artist meetup featuring a live model, life drawing session in a relaxed, supportive environment. Artists ages 16 and up of all skill levels are invited to draw, paint, weave, or collage using provided space and supplies. $15.00 and Pre-registration is required to participate in this creative gathering.

Local Event: Community Open Art Studio Drop-In

Community Open Art Studio Drop-In

Join this monthly artist meetup featuring a live model, life drawing session in a relaxed, supportive environment. Artists ages...

More Than 35 Dance Companies, Schools and Independent Artists to Perform at Wellmont Arts Plaza

MONTCLAIR, NJ — The Montclair Dance Festival returns Sunday, September 27, transforming the Wellmont Arts Plaza into an outdoor celebration of dance, artistry and community. Produced by Freespace Dance, the free, four-hour festival brings together more than 35 professional dance companies, emerging artists, schools and independent performers representing the extraordinary diversity of dance across New Jersey.




From 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM, audiences will experience a dynamic lineup spanning modern, tap, jazz, ballet and contemporary dance, cultural dance traditions, youth ensembles, and independent choreographers. The festival offers something for everyone while creating a shared space where artists and audiences can connect through the power of movement.



At its heart, the Montclair Dance Festival is about making dance accessible to everyone. By bringing professional dance into one of Montclair’s most vibrant public spaces, Freespace Dance invites longtime dance enthusiasts, families, students, visitors, and community members to experience live performance—whether they arrive specifically for the festival or simply happen upon it while enjoying downtown Montclair.




“We believe dance belongs in the community and that everyone should have the opportunity to experience it, ” said Donna Scro Samori, Artistic Director, Freespace Dance. “The festival&nbsp;brings together an incredible range of artists and dancers and gives audiences the chance to discover something new, celebrate the artists in our community, and experience the joy of live dance together.”







Festival Details Montclair Dance Festival

Sunday, September 27, 2026
10:00 AM–2:00 PM
Wellmont Arts Plaza
5 Seymour Street, Montclair, NJ
General Admission: Free
VIP Seating: $25, limited availabilityThe Montclair Dance Festival is a celebration of artists, audiences and community—four hours of dance, outdoors and accessible to all.

For more information about the festival, participating artists and the full performance schedule visit www.montclairdancefestival.com

Local Event: Montclair Dance Festival Returns with 4 free hours of Dance in Downtown Montclair

Montclair Dance Festival Returns with 4 free...

More Than 35 Dance Companies, Schools and Independent Artists to Perform at Wellmont Arts Plaza

MONTCLAIR, NJ — The Montclair...

Montclair Dance Festival Returns with 4 free hours of Dance in Downtown Montclair

Shillelagh Pub @ Friendly Sons of the Shillelagh

Now that the air is becoming chillier, consider cuddling with a new puppy or kitten all available for adoption at the 10th Annual Luck O’ the Pup Adoption and Fundraiser on Sunday, September 27 from 12-4 pm at the Shillelagh Club in West Orange
Representatives from Rescue Shelters including Rosemarie’s Rescue Ranch, Common Sense for Animals, Meow’s Kitty Kat Rescue, West Orange TNVR, Cold Nose Warm Heart Dog Rescue, Rescue Haven Foundation, NYC Second Chance Rescue, One Step Closer Animal Rescue (O.S.C.A.R.) Sedona Shepherd Sanctuary, and Associated Humane Societies-Newark will all be on hand with their adoptable pets.
In addition to the opportunity to adopt a pet, pup cup treats will be available for anyone visiting with their pet.&nbsp; Other treats will also be available for the human companions. The event will also include a blessing of all pets.
The entire event will be hosted by Terrie Carr and will include giveaways, a 50/50, basket raffles, children’s games and face painting and vendor tables selling crafts and other items. Even if you cannot adopt at this time, you can still show your support. In addition to the 50/50 and basket raffles, The Shillelagh Club will be donating a portion of all proceeds from Tito’s Handmade Vodka drinks sold at the bar through the end of September directly to the participating rescues.
The Shillelagh Club is located at 648 Prospect Avenue, West Orange.

Local Event: Shillelagh Club to Host 10th Annual Luck O' The Pup Pet Adoption

Shillelagh Club to Host 10th Annual Luck O' The...

Now that the air is becoming chillier, consider cuddling with a new puppy or kitten all available for adoption at the 10th...

Shillelagh Club to Host 10th Annual Luck O' The Pup Pet Adoption

Enjoy a thrilling day trip to Atlantic City via a comfortable Coach USA bus for just $50 per person or $120 for three people! This exciting excursion includes a $20 casino play credit per person to get your gaming started at Harrah's Hotel &amp; Casino. Seats are limited, so visit the website to reserve your spot today! For offline sales, leave message at 347-509-6582 for call back.

Local Event: Atlantic City Day Trip - Harrah's Hotel & Casino

Atlantic City Day Trip - Harrah's Hotel & Casino

Enjoy a thrilling day trip to Atlantic City via a comfortable Coach USA bus for just $50 per person or $120 for three people!...

Union Congregational Church

Join the 18+ community choir that ONLY sings rock music! No auditions! Fall season starts Monday, September 28, 7pm, at Union Congregational Church. Director Larissa Jaye will have you making music in no time, whether you can read music or not. This fall our theme is “Horn Bands from the 60’s, 70’s &amp; 80’s”, including Earth Wind &amp; Fire, Chicago, Stevie Wonder, Aretha Franklin, Tower of Power, Gloria Estefan, Paul Simon, Gladys Knight, Toto, Steely Dan, and even a tribute to the late Dolly Parton.&nbsp;Come try it out risk-free! Find your voice. Feed your spirit. Make new friends. For more information, visit our website RockVoices.com

Local Event: Join Rock Voices, the community choir that ONLY sings rock music!

Join Rock Voices, the community choir that ONLY...

Join the 18+ community choir that ONLY sings rock music! No auditions! Fall season starts Monday, September 28, 7pm, at Union...

Join Rock Voices, the community choir that ONLY sings rock music!

Bloomfield, New Jersey

Unlock the shopping experience of a lifetime and explore a remarkably eccentric collection during this three-day event. Discover everything from designer clothes and retro electronics to monumental sculptures, rare magic props, and professional gym equipment. Supplies are limited and items are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Cash or Zelle only. No checks, credit, or debit cards.

Local Event: Living Estate Sale

Living Estate Sale

Unlock the shopping experience of a lifetime and explore a remarkably eccentric collection during this three-day event....

University Hall

The third annual New Jersey Small Business Summit is happening at Montclair State University on Wednesday, October 21, 2026! This expo-style event brings together the state's vibrant small business community for a day of forward-thinking ideas, real talk, and growth. The Summit will feature breakout learning sessions, intentional networking, panels, live pitches, free 1:1 expert consultations, plus plenty of opportunities to connect with the state's small business community! Come ready to learn, be inspired, and celebrate!

Local Event: New Jersey Small Business Summit

New Jersey Small Business Summit

The third annual New Jersey Small Business Summit is happening at Montclair State University on Wednesday, October 21, 2026!...

An Essex County home inspector has built a free website that lets anyone look up the public records behind a New Jersey property &mdash; building permits, flood zones, fire history, property taxes, and more &mdash; by typing in an address.
The site, Permit &amp; Parcel (oprasearch.app), covers all 564 New Jersey municipalities and pulls only from official sources: state and county databases, FEMA flood maps, and the towns' own municipal codes. There's no account, no email capture, and no cost.
"I kept watching buyers fall in love with a house before anyone checked the paper trail &mdash; the open permits, the flood zone, what the town actually requires when a home changes hands," said Leo Betancor, a Certified Master Inspector based in Cedar Grove and the founder of the site. "All of that is public record. It just wasn't in one place anyone could actually use."
Alongside the main lookup, the site includes free single-purpose tools: a lead-safe inspection lookup showing which of the two state-required inspection methods each town uses under New Jersey's lead paint law, a searchable directory of every DCA-certified lead evaluation and abatement contractor sorted by distance, a fire-incident map built from more than 40 years of state fire records, and a radon map covering every municipality.
A companion site, njflood.zone, gives instant FEMA flood-zone answers for any New Jersey address &mdash; built after the federal government shutdown left FEMA's own map site unreliable &mdash; running on the site's own servers with the complete flood map data for the state loaded locally.
The project was recently featured in <a href="https://www.tapinto.net/towns/east-hanover-slash-florham-park/columns/at-home-with-holly/articles/deep-dive-conversations-what-the-house-won-t-tell-you" target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow">TAPinto</a>'s "At Home with Holly" column. Both sites are free at <a href="https://oprasearch.app" target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow">oprasearch.app</a> and <a href="https://njflood.zone" target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow">njflood.zone</a>.

Cedar Grove Home Inspector Builds Free Property...

An Essex County home inspector has built a free website that lets anyone look up the public records behind a New Jersey property — building permits...

Cedar Grove Home Inspector Builds Free Property-Records Lookup for Every NJ Town

I am a special education teacher in Bergen county. I have my Orton Gillingham certification and have been tutoring using OG for over ten years. Please email <a href="mailto:kaseisz@gmail.com" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">kaseisz@gmail.com</a> for more information if you are looking for an OG tutor for your child!

Orton Gillingham Tutor

I am a special education teacher in Bergen county. I have my Orton Gillingham certification and have been tutoring using OG for over ten years....

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