Arts & Entertainment
Season 4 continues at SOPAC!
An Evening with Betty Buckley and Kenny Werner Vocals, Standards Saturday, November 21 at 8pm Tickets: $68, $58, $48 Chanticleer A Chanticleer Christmas, Special Holiday Concert Vocals, Classical Sunday, November 29 at 7pm Tickets: $68, $58, . . . Click here for full entry

Caption Contest #24
    Local cartoonist - Rick Parker is supplying the cartoons:  http://www.rickparkerart.com Contest will run through Midnight on Tuesday, December 1st . . . Click here for full entry

The Strollers presents Cabaret
 The Strollers proudly announces the opening of its 2009 - 2010 season with the musical CABARET. At the dawn of the Nazis’ rise to power, a young American writer gets . . . Click here for full entry

Caption Contest #23
.  Local cartoonist - Rick Parker is supplying the cartoons:  http://www.rickparkerart.com Contest will run through Midnight on Tuesday, November 17th . . . Click here for full entry

Rock The House 6 - Halloween Extravaganza!
Where: The Baird, 5 Mead St, South Orange, NJ 07079 Date: October 23, 2009 Time: 7:00pm–11:00pm The latest in the Rock The House music series, this follows the successful Rock The . . . Click here for full entry

Maplewood Jazz Weekend - October 23-25!
  11th Annual Jazz Weekend October 23-25, 2009 Friday, October 23 5:30 pm JAZZ WEEKEND KICKOFF Evening MAPLEWOOD “JAZZ CRAWL” Music at the Maplewood Train Station by JACKSON SQUARE, our traditional “New Orleans” jazz . . . Click here for full entry

The Montrose Park Ghost Walk
  The Montrose Park Ghost Walk returns with a new lineup of beautiful - and sometimes spooky - . . . Click here for full entry

Giants of Jazz 12
  Giants of Jazz 12 honoring Jazz Master Randy Weston October 17, 2009 7:30 pm-10:30 pm When Randy Weston plays a combination of strength and gentleness virility and velvet emerges from the keys in an ebb . . . Click here for full entry

Caption Contest #22
  This weeks winner: 7) Bird Poop Fertilizer Promotes Hair Growth! I kid you not. Local cartoonist - Rick Parker is supplying the cartoons:  http://www.rickparkerart.com Contest will run through Midnight on Tuesday, October 27th. . . . Click here for full entry

Underground Concert Series returns 10/17 with Stephane Wrembel!
  About Stephane Wrembel One could call Stephane Wrembel a Nomad, a Gypsy, a World Traveler, for the music he plays and his lifestyle are very expressive of the Gypsy way . . . Click here for full entry

Caption Contest #21
  This week's winner: 6) These are just samples... the ones I deliver will be fresh! Local cartoonist - Rick Parker is supplying the cartoons:  http://www.rickparkerart.com Contest will run through Midnight on Tuesday, October . . . Click here for full entry

Craft Show at Farmers Market
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Caption Contest #20
 This week's winner: 9) Here it is... Pisces: Don't shit where you eat. Oh, nice. Local cartoonist - Rick Parker is supplying the cartoons:  http://www.rickparkerart.com Contest will run through Midnight on Tuesday, September . . . Click here for full entry

Caption Contest #19
  This weeks winner: 9) All the dogs in the neighborhood say your dish is an eyesore. Local cartoonist - Rick Parker is supplying the cartoons:  http://www.rickparkerart.com Contest will run through Midnight on Tuesday, September . . . Click here for full entry

Caption Contest #18
 Local cartoonist - Rick Parker is supplying the cartoons:  http://www.rickparkerart.com Contest will run through Midnight on Tuesday, September 2nd . . . Click here for full entry

Caption Contest #17
    This week's winner: 21) I can see Russia from my window! Local cartoonist - Rick Parker is supplying the cartoons:  http://www.rickparkerart.com Contest will run through Midnight on Tuesday, August 18th . . . Click here for full entry

Caption Contest #16
  This week's winner: 14) Now my dog has to eat this in addition to my homework!? Local cartoonist - Rick Parker is supplying the cartoons:  http://www.rickparkerart.com Contest will run through Midnight on Tuesday, August . . . Click here for full entry

Maplewood SummerMusic's JAZZFEST
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Caption Contest #15
  This week's winner: 6) Mom, I've got my MBA and a six-figure salary. When are you gonna quit babying me? Local cartoonist - Rick Parker is supplying the cartoons:  http://www.rickparkerart.com Contest will run . . . Click here for full entry

Free Concerts in The Park- Every Wednesday in July, 7:30 pm
The Baird is proud to present the 17th annual Concerts in the Park series.  Every Wednesday beginning July 8 at Flood’s Hill in Meadowland Park, South Orange, NJ,  a delightful evening of music . . . Click here for full entry

MapleWoodstock - July 11th & 12th!
The Jaybirds Velvet Elvis with Lee Martin Shark Hat Dark Horse Caterpillar Book Big Train Felt David Easton Jonathan Edwards Third Gear 10 Months No Interest Thursday Habit MyMyndMocean New Day Dawn Curtis Winchester The Beeps The The Band Band Marshall Crenshaw Click here to add a photo . . . Click here for full entry

Caption Contest #14
  This weeks winner: 13) Think azaleas and curtains. Lots and lots of curtains. Local cartoonist - Rick Parker is supplying the cartoons:  http://www.rickparkerart.com Contest will run through Midnight on Tuesday, July 7th. Comments: 1) It's not . . . Click here for full entry

Caption Contest #13
This week's winner: 1) Get me a large root beer and garlic powder stat! Local cartoonist - Rick Parker is supplying the cartoons:  http://www.rickparkerart.com Contest will run through Midnight on Tuesday, June 23rd. Comments: 1) Get . . . Click here for full entry

Caption Contest #12
  This week's winner: 1) I said, do you wanna teeter...not Twitter.     by trainofthought Local cartoonist - Rick Parker is supplying the cartoons:  http://www.rickparkerart.com Contest will run through Midnight on Tuesday, June 16th. Comments: 1) I said, do . . . Click here for full entry

Caption Contest #11
  This week's winner: 1) No frame for you! One year.  Posted by: Area51 Local cartoonist - Rick Parker is supplying the cartoons:  http://www.rickparkerart.com Contest will run through . . . Click here for full entry

Chapter 3: More Neighbors
Rohit listened for the familiar sounds of his father, Neil, preparing for bed.  He heard the shuffle of his father’s leather-soled slippers – he parked his shoes at the door . . . Click here for full entry

Caption Contest #10
  This Week's winner: cleo608 27) We got the idea from Fisher Price. Local cartoonist - Rick Parker is supplying the cartoons:  http://www.rickparkerart.com Contest will run through Midnight on Tuesday, June 2nd Comments: 1) Yeah, the gas . . . Click here for full entry

Caption Contest #9
This Week's winner: organizeubetter 14) I told them I needed a disguise because I was on the lamb, and this is what they gave me! Winner get a pizza from Village Trattoria! Local . . . Click here for full entry

Caption Contest #8
  This Week's Winner: #20 by dell1 : "That's the last time we use an architect with a bone through his nose."  Local cartoonist - Rick Parker is supplying the cartoons: http://www.rickparkerart.com Contest will . . . Click here for full entry

Caption Contest #7
  This Week's winner: #12 by timetoplay :  "Sir, I think you have misunderstood the role of Class Parent." Local cartoonist - Rick Parker is supplying the cartoons: http://www.rickparkerart.com Contest will run through Midnight . . . Click here for full entry

Caption Contest #6
  This week's winner: #6 by dytunck : "Senator, I served with Jack Kennedy. I knew Jack Kennedy. Jack Kennedy was a friend of mine. Senator, you're no.. hey wait..." Last week's winner:  #27 by ccariddi "Just . . . Click here for full entry

Maplewood's Spring Open Market - video
 Featuring Felt singing U2's - "Sweetest Thing" A montage video of Maplewood's Spring Open Market featuring Felt Click here to watch A montage video of Maplewood's Spring Open Market featuring Mood Ring Click here . . . Click here for full entry

Submit a caption #5
  This week's winner:  #27 by ccariddi "Just a little off the top" Last week's winner:  #11 by ancientmountaingod  "Look honey!  You both use the same dentist!" Local cartoonist - Rick Parker is supplying the cartoons: http://www.rickparkerart.com Contest will run . . . Click here for full entry

Submit a caption #4
This week's winner:  # by ancientmountaingod  "Look honey!  You both use the same dentist!" Local cartoonist - Rick Parker is supplying the cartoons: http://www.rickparkerart.com Contest will run through Midnight on Tuesday, April 21st. Comments: 1) Hey . . . Click here for full entry

David Hoganauer on the Jamie Ross Show
Part One Part Two    David Hoganauer talk about the South Mountain Reservation.   View Part One  View Part Two . . . Click here for full entry

What Exit Theatre Company goes ‘Lone Star’ with Greater Tuna
Check out a review of Greater Tuna here. Check out a video clip from this performance here.   What Exit Theatre Company goes ‘Lone Star’ with Greater Tuna by Jaston Williams, Joe Sears, and Ed Howard directed by . . . Click here for full entry

Submit a caption #3
This week's winner:  #14 by shadeaux  "Oh Dear...is it too late to cancel the lady fingers off the dessert platter?" Local cartoonist - Rick Parker is supplying the cartoons: http://www.rickparkerart.com This weeks' prize: $10 . . . Click here for full entry

Split Ends wins award!
The Garden State Film Festival awarded Split Ends - "Best Home Grown Award for a Feature Film" Left, Libby Christensen(writer/producer) Diane Raver(Executive Director of GSFF)Dorothy Lyman(director)Bob Pusateri(producer) Gila Zalon(writer/producer). From Libby WE WON!!!!!!   WE'RE . . . Click here for full entry

Submit a caption #2
This week's winner:  #17 by 2wheelsisbest. "Angry and fed up, the potatoes decided to confront Dr. Atkins eye-to-eye." Local cartoonist - Rick Parker is supplying the cartoons: http://www.rickparkerart.com Contest will run through Midnight on . . . Click here for full entry

Rick Parker on the Jamie Ross Show
  Jamie sits down with local cartoonist, Rick Parker at Maplewood Online Headquarters.  Don't miss Rick's exhibit at 1978 Arts Center.  More info on this blog: http://maplewoodonline.com/blogs/maplewoodonline/page.php?qs1=kovajy8006230605 Part One: http://www.maplewoodonline.com/videos/parker1 Part Two: http://www.maplewoodonline.com/videos/parker2   . . . Click here for full entry

Submit a caption #1 - Win a pizza!
  Local cartoonist - Rick Parker is supplying the cartoons: http://www.rickparkerart.com Contest will run through Midnight on Tuesday, March 31st.  Winner gets a pizza from Village Trattoria!  http://www.villagetrattoria.com And the winner is:  #11 by . . . Click here for full entry

Libby Christensen talks about Split Ends
  Libby chats about Split Ends on the Jamie Ross Show.  Don't miss the NJ premiere at the Garden State Film Festival - April 5th at 1pm in Asbury Park Click here . . . Click here for full entry

Video from Folk Music for Kids
  A clip from Kurt Gallagher performing at ArtsMaplewood's Folk Music for Kids, 2/28/09. Click here to watch . . . Click here for full entry

Video from Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor® Dreamcoat
 "Benjamin Calypso" from an amateur production of "Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor® Dreamcoat" at St. George's Church in Maplewood, NJ on Feb. 22, 2009. Featuring Kevin Clark ("Levi"), lead singer. . . . Click here for full entry

Video from For the Love of Music
  Here's a clip from the For Love of Music Gala to support music programs at CHS Click here to watch . . . Click here for full entry

Video from Stephane Wrembel show
  Thanks to everyone who attended the Underground concert Show with Stephane Wrembel, it was a big success.  For those who missed it - you can catch a clip online at: http://www.undergroundconcerts.com/wrembel/ Be . . . Click here for full entry

Black History Month Exhibit - Michael Cummings
1978 Annual Black History Month Exhibit, February 15 to March 22. The Black History Exhibit focuses on art work created by acclaimed black artists Who exhibit nationally and internationally.      This . . . Click here for full entry

Was Kenneth Dalzell Maplewood’s Most Prolific Architect?
  Did he design your house?  New research shows that this nearly forgotten architect designed a vast array of houses in Maplewood, working from about 1915 and 1940 for individual clients . . . Click here for full entry

For the Love of Music - February 8
Featuring pianist Joseph Kalichstein and renowned performing artists from South Orange and Maplewood Columbia High School Music Parents’ Association, Inc. presents FEBRUARY 8 2009 A GALA EVENING OF CLASSICAL CHAMBER MUSIC Available at RocketShip & Print . . . Click here for full entry

JAMES MARSTERS ("Buffy The Vampire Slayer" at SOPAC
JAMES MARSTERS is coming to SOPAC Sunday February 15, 2009 to play an acoustic concert! Tickets are still available at SOPAC. Happy to share any information. . . . Click here for full entry

CAT - The Adventures of a Caterpillar!
This is a world premiere of a new children's musical produced by the Maplewood Strollers. You'll be sure to have a great time even if you're an adult! Music by . . . Click here for full entry




Latest submissions
  • Season 4 continues at SOPAC!
    November 19, 2009

  • 16th Annual Crafts at the Baird
    November 19, 2009

  • Dickens Village - Dec 5th-19th
    November 19, 2009

  • Caption Contest #24
    November 17, 2009

  • Maplewood resident, Dr. Jane Aronson named as one of Glamour Magazine's Women of the Year
    November 10, 2009

  • Bazookas, now playing . . . .
    November 08, 2009

  • Express Yourself Studios Hosts a Canned Food Drive to Benefit the Community FoodBank of New Jersey
    November 06, 2009

  • Maplewood Village Holiday Open House
    November 05, 2009

  • Election results
    November 04, 2009

  • Academic Perspective: A Online News and Editorial Magazine Written by CHS Students
    November 01, 2009


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