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The Strollers presents Indian Blood Shows are March 12, 13, 19 & 20 at 8pm and March 14 at 2pm. For more information stop by the Strollers website at: http://www.thestrollers.org/ . . . Click here for full entry

Black Woman in Visual Perspective: Hidden in Plain Sight Gallery 1978 will feature the work of a group of women artists, who have been associated for 38 years, in honor of Women’s History Month. Black Woman in Visual Perspective . . . Click here for full entry

Rent Party - Saturday, March 6th The next Rent Party will be on Saturday March 6. Featuring another great night of original music and, as always, your donations help support the Our Lady of Sorrows and . . . Click here for full entry

Columbia High School presents the 2010 All School Musical BIG THE MUSICAL Based on the hit 1988 movie starring Tom Hanks March 12,13,19 & 20 @ 7:30 PM March 14 @ 21 @ 2:00 PM Tickets are $10 in . . . Click here for full entry

Art Auction for Haiti The local art community has come together to aid in the relief efforts after the devastating earthquake that crippled Haiti. Though not headline news anymore, we all know that relief . . . Click here for full entry

Maplewood Village Restaurant Week March 1-7 Maplewood Village Restaurant Week brings together a community of some of our finest restaurants, food establishments and merchants, and allows you to sample the quality, variety, and hospitality that make . . . Click here for full entry

Rock The House 8: Beatles vs. Stones Come celebrate the first anniversary of "Rock The House NJ" at The Baird in South Orange on Friday March 5th, as local musicians undertake a special BEATLES VS. STONES SMACKDOWN . . . Click here for full entry

Maplewoodstock Logo Contest We need YOUR help this year in designing our logo. The logo will be printed on the t-shirts and other merchandise we sell. We'll also use it on our websites and . . . Click here for full entry

Funny Ladies Tell Funny Stories Visit http://www.whatexittheatre.com/Home.html for more info and tickets. . . . Click here for full entry

Springfield Avenue Valentine's Day Celebration Take advantage of FREE and discounted products, services, activities and entertainment offered by 40 of your favorite Springfield Avenue businesses. Shop, eat and enjoy special events for . . . Click here for full entry

Maplewood Village Chocolate Walk 2/13 11am-4pm Spend the afternoon before Valentine's Day shopping and exploring all that Maplewood Village has to offer and indulge your sweet tooth. . . . Click here for full entry

1978 Celebrates Art Strings 2009-10 Painted Violin Project 1978 Maplewood Arts Center will host the NJ Symphony Art Strings project on February 21 from 2 to 5 PM. Gallery 1978 will exhibit 10 violins designed by New Jersey . . . Click here for full entry

Maplewood Middle School presents Bugsy Malone Performances February 12th & 13th (Fri & Sat) at 7:30pm and February 14th (Sun) at 2pm. . . . Click here for full entry

Maplewood Community Gardens informational meeting Town Hall on Feb 3, 2010, at 7PM; this meeting is for all Maplewood residents or groups who love the earth and want to grow from it.Jan Zientek from Rutgers . . . Click here for full entry

1978 Maplewood Arts Center is proud to exhibit the art of Helen Evans Ramsaran A SIGNIFICANT FIND, the sculpture of HELEN EVANS RAMSARAN 1978 Maplewood Arts Center is proud to exhibit the art of Helen Evans Ramsaran for its annual Black History Month celebration. Her sculptures are abstract . . . Click here for full entry

Local Haiti Relief Efforts Local Opportunities Risi Olinsky of Count on Yourself Coaching is hosting a: HIKE FOR HAITI, Sunday, January 24, 10 am - 12 noon in the South Mountain Reservation. Meet at . . . Click here for full entry

Adult School Registration The South Orange-Maplewood Adult School is registering for Spring 2010 classes. Our new catalog is now online and will be in the mail in early January. Registration for English as . . . Click here for full entry

CHS Helps Haiti The Columbia High School community is banding together to help the victims of the earthquake in Haiti. If you are looking for a place to donate, funds are being collected . . . Click here for full entry

Caption Contest #28 This weeks winner: maq 3) Another strike! One more and I win my sixth "Bowling Excellence Pocket Pen" Local cartoonist - Rick Parker is supplying the cartoons: http://www.rickparkerart.com Contest will run through . . . Click here for full entry

Author John Robinson video John Robinson is the subject of a national documentary shown on Public Broadcasting Stations titled Get Off Your Knees: The John Robinson Story and authored an autobiography Get Off Your . . . Click here for full entry

MLK Day events From the Community Coalition on Race: Make the MLK holiday into a time of community service Our goal throughout the MLK weekend and beyond is to strengthen the community, remove barriers . . . Click here for full entry

Rent Party - Wednesday from 7pm - 11pm! The evening will feature live performances by ippazzi, Deena Shoshkes (The Cucumbers), Caterpillar Book and Test Patterns ... $5 gets you a night of great music, but it's been scientifically . . . Click here for full entry

Caption Contest #27 This weeks winner: rhcp92 6) I only want to kiss kiss my girlfriend! Local cartoonist - Rick Parker is supplying the cartoons: http://www.rickparkerart.com Contest will run through Midnight on Tuesday, January 19th . . . Click here for full entry

Battle of the Basement Bands - January 23rd Battle of the Basement Bands 9 Hosted by: Matt Pinfield & Leslie Fram from The Rock Show on 101.9 RXP January 23, 2010 Our Lady of Sorrows Gym South Orange, . . . Click here for full entry

Ellis Paul at the Burgdorff Center - January 10th at 7pm http://www.ellispaul.com Ellis Paul is one of the leading voices of the American singer- songwriter world. He was a principle leader in the wave of singer/songwriters that emerged from the Boston . . . Click here for full entry

Blood Drive Please donate blood - January 16th - Maplewood Memorial Library - 10am - 2pm. One pint of blood can save up to 3 lives! . . . Click here for full entry

First Night Maplewood/South Orange Dec. 31st If you are looking for a fun, cost effective way to spend New Year's Eve, don't look any further. This year First Night Maplewood/South Orange promises something for everyone from . . . Click here for full entry

Columbia High School Student Art Exhibition . . . Click here for full entry

Caption Contest #26 This weeks winner: Joan Crystal 7) It's OK kids. Rudolph just had a little too much to drink at the office party. He'll be fine in the morning. Local cartoonist - Rick . . . Click here for full entry

Rent Party this Friday - 12/18 from 7:30pm - 11:30pm! Rent Party featuring live music by Rich Maloof - 3rd Gear and the David Easton Band. Minimum $5 donation. South Orange Elk's Lodge, 220 Propect Street, South Orange, NJ. Chris Dickson . . . Click here for full entry

Suspicious Chimney Inspectors The Maplewood Police Department has received recent reports of individuals going door-to-door identifying themselves as "chimney inspectors". These individuals advise residents that Maplewood Township or Essex County laws require an . . . Click here for full entry

Acoustic World Music Concert to benefit Shakti in celebration of the Winter Solstice ~ All proceeds go towards Shakti's Debt Reduction Campaign! with Steve Gorn & Adam Rudolph - student of Shakti & Maplewood Resident When: Sunday, December . . . Click here for full entry

Caption Contest #25 This weeks winner: mountainhouse 3) Would you please stop staring at my breasts Local cartoonist - Rick Parker is supplying the cartoons: http://www.rickparkerart.com Contest will run through Midnight on Tuesday, December 15th . . . Click here for full entry

B.A.N.G. IV at 1978 Arts Center BANG IV: a small works exhibition sale. Original art by local and regional artists affordably priced for holiday giving. Saturdays and Sundays: 11-5pm December 5th & 6th and 12th & 13th . . . Click here for full entry

Rock the House 7 - Don't Miss It! The 7th installment of this year's surprise sensation live music series at the "you-won't-recognize-it Baird Center, 5 Mead Street, S.O. Delicious cafe fare, great live local music, fun for all . . . Click here for full entry

Glen Velez returns to the Underground Concert Series BREATHING RHYTHMS DUO Saturday, December 5th at 8:30pm Four-Time Grammy Winning Master of Frame Drums Glen Velez with Rhythm Voice Virtuoso Lori Cotler Location: Maplewood Memorial Library - 51 Baker Street General admission: $18 Student/senior: $15 Tickets . . . Click here for full entry

Academic Perspective http://www.academicperspective.com Academic Perspective is a news and editorial blog written by students, but not just for students. Founded by Ben Drucker in October, 2009 along with fellow Columbia High School juniors Ben . . . Click here for full entry

The Nutcracker to benefit the Red Cross A child friendly 1 1/4 hour performance of the Nutcracker Ballet Presented at 2 and 4pm by the New Jersey Dance Center at the Burgdorff Center, 10 Durand Rd. Maplewood . . . Click here for full entry

Rent Party this Wednesday from 7pm - 11pm! Rent Party - South Orange Elk's Club, 220 Prospect Street, South Orange. Featuring Doug Gill, Mophat and The Snakes! All proceeds benefit the St. Joe's & Our Lady of Sorrows Food . . . Click here for full entry

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

16th Annual Crafts at the Baird Featuring: New Jersey Metal Arts Guild and Glass Roots Department of Recreation & Cultural Affairs The Baird, 5 Mead Street, South Orange, NJ 07079 973/378/7755 x3, pierrogallery@southorange.org http://www.thebaird.org, http://www.pierrogallery.org Crafts at The Baird December 2, 7:00 . . . Click here for full entry

Dickens Village - Dec 5th-19th Saturday, December 5th 1-5pm Dickens Village Houses open for viewing 1pm - Santa Arrives by Fire Truck 1-2pm - Definitely Dicken Carolers 1:30-3:30pm - Pictures with Santa 2-3 pm - Celebrity Holiday Reading 3-4pm - Community . . . Click here for full entry

Caption Contest #24 This weeks winner: Shadeaux 3) You're right sweety. Both of those men blow, and very often they suck. Local cartoonist - Rick Parker is supplying the cartoons: http://www.rickparkerart.com Contest will run through Midnight . . . Click here for full entry

Maplewood resident, Dr. Jane Aronson named as one of Glamour Magazine's Women of the Year Here's a blurb from the AP Article: One of the evening's most emotional moments was the award to pediatrician Jane Aronson, who works to better the lives of orphans overseas and . . . Click here for full entry

Bazookas, now playing . . . . Local resident, Michael Leonard appears on the Jamie Ross Show to discuss Bazookas - the Movie. Be sure to catch it with a special run at the Maplewood theater this . . . Click here for full entry

Maplewood Village Holiday Open House Kick start the season! Stroll through the Village to discover the charming shops, wonderful restaurants and other great venues. Refreshments - Sweet & savory treats - Gift wrapping . . . Click here for full entry

Election results Totals: Kathy Leventhal: 4,771 Jerry Ryan: 4,712 Bob Perez: 1,980 Bart Albini: 1,912 District 1: Leventhal 185, Perez 129, Ryan 173, Albini 120 District 2: Leventhal 312, Perez 168, Ryan 306, Albini 160 District 3: Leventhal 285, . . . 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

Candidate Statements Bart Albini What I bring to the table is - Over 35-years of network IT consulting and trouble shooting. - Five years experience working with the CBAC (Citizens Budget Advisory Committee), and Chairing the Recreation's . . . Click here for full entry

Caption Contest #23 . This weeks winner: CCarriddi 8) I told you I'm a vegetarian. I don't eat anything that has a face. Local cartoonist - Rick Parker is supplying the cartoons: http://www.rickparkerart.com Contest will run through . . . Click here for full entry

2009 Haunted Manor Come and enjoy the frights of the Season South Mountain YMCA along with : Seton Hall University is proud to present the 2009 Haunted Manor Maplewood Woman's Club 60 Woodland Road Maplewood, NJ Wednesday, October 28th 4pm -9pm . . . Click here for full entry

Maplewood's Annual Halloween Parade & Costume Contest October 30th at 3pm - 5:30pm Maplewood Village from Baker Street to Durand Rd. Join us for the Annual Halloween Parade & Costume Contest sponsored by the Maplewood Chamber of Commerce and . . . Click here for full entry

Meet the Candidates! Click here for the Candidate's Statements Bart Albini A 23-year resident of Maplewood, Bart has been married to his wife Loretta for 24 years. They have one daughter, who just graduated from Indiana . . . Click here for full entry

Split Ends extended run at the Maplewood Theater If you missed the Maplewood premiere of Split Ends you have a few more chances to catch it - October 25-29 & November 1-5 at 8pm. . . . 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

Reading and signing with teen author Beth Ann Bauman Words presents an author reading & signing with New Jersey native, Beth Ann Bauman, author of Rosie and Skate, on Friday, October 23, 2009 at 7:30 pm. “A wonderful YA debut . . . Click here for full entry

Girl's Night Out Back by popular demand, Maplewood Village merchants are hosting their 2nd Girls' Night Out event Thursday, October 22 from 6:00 PM to 9:30 PM. Shops, restaurants and spas are staying open . . . 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 - Montrose Park homes. To purchase tickets, please scroll down. Accompanied by South Orange’s only parapsychologist, we’ll tour the . . . Click here for full entry

Teen Activities Forum YouthNet, in coordination with the South Mountain YMCA and the Parenting Center and the townships of South Orange and Maplewood is sponsoring an information sharing forum for teens, parents and . . . 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

3rd annual Maplewood Green Day Fair Live music, how-to workshops, delicious organic food, green businesses, interactive children's activities and much more. Date: Saturday, October 10, 2009 Time: 11:00 am - 4:00 pm Location: Memorial Park (across the street from . . . Click here for full entry

Split Ends premieres in Maplewood - October 18th! Split Ends premieres at the Maplewood Theater - October 18 at 6pm(Sold out) & 8pm. Wine and Cheese "Meet the Stars" Reception at the Historic Maplewood Train Station - 6:30pm - 9:30pm Get you . . . Click here for full entry

Harvest Walk on Springfield Avenue Healthy HarvestFest October 31st from 11am to 3pm - Performers, Face Painters, Pumpkin Painting, Live Music, Sidewalk Sales and more! . . . 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

Maplewood Website Panel Meet the faces behind the websites - all in one place. Monday, October 19th at 7pm. . . . Click here for full entry

Maplewood In Motion The Maplewood In Motion 5k Run and Kids Fun Run is an event of the Department of Recreation and Cultural Affairs, put on with the volunteer assistance of Maplewood in . . . Click here for full entry

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

Brushes at the Mind at Mona Lisa Framing Maplewood artist Tracy Mac is a 21st Century artist with innovative techniques and images. He uses is his own software, many years in the making, and some special ink printers . . . Click here for full entry

The Human Form at The Framing Mill The Human Form a Photographic Study is the theme of an exhibit by local art group Les Femmes Photales, to be shown at The Framing Mill, 411 Ridgewood Rd., . . . Click here for full entry

First 1978 Arts Cafe of the Fall Season Join us for the first "ARTS CAFÉ - Open Mic Night" of the fall season. The ARTS CAFÉ is an opportunity for musicians, poets, orators, comedians, writers, and others to . . . 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

Seth Boyden School Featured in PBS Documentary When Learning Comes Naturally Debuts Sunday, September 6 on Channel 13 MAPLEWOOD, NJ—This Sunday, September 6 at 3 p.m., on Channel 13, residents of the New York area will get a . . . Click here for full entry

C.A.F.E. VIII at 1978 Arts Center The Contemporary Artists Forum Exhibition returns in its 8th installment of work by artists who belong to this art critique group, which meets at the 1978 Maplewood Arts Center in . . . Click here for full entry

Maplewood Open Market - Saturday, September 12th, 2009 Maplewood village will take to the streets Saturday, September 12th (noon to 5pm) for its second annual Open Market Celebration. Streets will be closed making the event pedestrian friendly. Come . . . 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

SOPAC Inside Out - Free Outdoor Performances for Kids & Families Wednesdays in South Orange (Cameron Field in Meadowland Park) Thursdays in Maplewood (Memorial Park) Two Performances Each Day at 5 & 6:30pm Wed, Aug 19 & Thu, Aug 20 Little Red Rosie and the . . . 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

Rock the Hill - Friday Night! On Friday night, August 7th, Rock The House NJ, a musicians' collective started last October and dedicated to keeping the local music scene alive, will turn its amps up to . . . Click here for full entry

Suspicious man in vehicle turns out to be Constanza! Shanna Hawes of Van Ness Terrace was suspicious of a car slowly driving by her house. Ready to take a license plate number and report this car - two men emerged, one . . . 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 . . . Click here for full entry

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

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

Maplewood/South Orange Artists Open Studios for Tour - June 7th Over 70 Painters – Sculptors – Ceramicists - Multimedia Artists – Photographers - Jewelers On Sunday, June 7th Maplewood and South Orange will host the 6th annual Artist's Open Studio Tour. . . . 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

2009 pics posted - Memorial Day Parade and Ceremony 2009 pics Groups which have signed up to march assemble at the Columbia High School Student Parking Lot between 8:15 AM and 8:30 AM. Parade kicks off at 9:00 AM. Route: . . . Click here for full entry

2009 pics posted - SO/Maplewood Kiwanis 11th Annual Duck Race 2009 pics Duck Race Happens right after the Memorial Day Parade and ceremony. 5 races of $5-sponsored ducks all proceeds go children-related charities tickets available at several locations around town kiwanis and . . . 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

12th Annual Blues Show with Hubert Sumlin 12th Annual Blues Show with Hubert Sumlin Information: Saturday, May 16th @ 8:00PM, The Maplewood Woman’s Club, 60 Woodland Road, Maplewood Guitar legend Hubert Sumlin will appear together with the Nighthawks. . . . 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

72nd Annual Plant Sale Maplewood Garden Club's 72nd Annual Plant Sale begins Thursday, May 7 (Noon to 8 p.m.); continues on Friday, May 8 (8 a.m. to 8 p.m.); and concludes on Saturday, May . . . Click here for full entry

The Strollers presents The Philadelphia Story May 8 & 9, 15 & 16 at 8:00 PM; May 10 at 2:00 PM at the Burgdorff Center for the Performing Arts 10 Durand Road, Maplewood, NJ A few . . . Click here for full entry

Great Chef's Night - Monday, May 11th Sample some of the finest cuisine from the most popular restaurants in Essex County. Sponsored by the Maplewood Lions. Tickets are $30 in advance and $40 at the door(if available). . . . 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

CHS in Action Night On Wednesday, April 29, at 6:00 p.m. Columbia’s Student Council is hosting CHS in Action Night, an event to showcase the many clubs, teams and other opportunities that Columbia has . . . Click here for full entry

Mayfest - Sunday, May17th 11am - 5pm Enjoy live music on Two Stages, Free Kids Rides & Activities, Petting Zoo, Classic Car Show, Great Food, Over 75 Local Vendors and Civic Associations! . . . Click here for full entry

S.O. House Tour: Tale of Two Pool Tables and Seven Homes Two of a Kind ‘Gems’ Built in Same Era Couldn’t Be More Different Music, Al-Fresco Snacks, Door Prizes Are Added Tour Attractions All the seven residences open for the May 2, 2009 . . . Click here for full entry

How Race is Lived in South Orange/ Maplewood 4/28 at 7:30pm Don't Miss an evening of Theatrical improvisation and discussion on How Race is Lived in South Orange/ Maplewood Forum April 28. The SO/M Community Coalition is hosting an exciting evening of drama . . . 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

Pamela Means - May 2nd Pamela Means, "one of the fiercest guitar players and politically-rooted singer-songwriters in the music industry today," (Curve Magazine) is a Brooklyn-based, internationally-touring singer-songwriter and jazz musician. Pamela Means is touring . . . 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

Earth Week Happenings in Maplewood Earth Day falls on April 22 this and every year. Maplewood has activities spanning more than a week, with events ongoing from Thursday April 16 until Saturday April 25th. There . . . 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

Oklahoma at SOMS Fri, Sat & Sun 7:00 PM Don't miss South Orange Middle School's production of Oklahoma! Friday April 3 and Saturday April 4 at 7 pm, Sunday April 5 at 2 pm. Orchestra seats (first . . . Click here for full entry

Maplewood Economic Summit Maplewood Economic Summit Monday, April 6th 7:00pm – 9:00pm Burgdorff Center for the Performing Arts 10 Durand Road How can we get through these difficult times? What is Maplewood doing to help businesses? What state and . . . 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

YMCA Tricky Tray - Friday, April 3rd Doors open at 6:30pm - 1st ticket is called at 7:45. Seton Hall University Center. . . . 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

Local Cartoonists to exhibit at 1978 1978 Maplewood Arts Center proudly presents the first ever cartoon exhibition at Gallery 1978, featuring the work of local artists, Russell Christian and Rick Parker. Exhbition Dates: March 29, 2009 thru . . . Click here for full entry

Maplewood Green Drinks 2 - March 26 Date: Thursday, March 26, 2009 Time: 7:30pm - 10:30pm Location: The Woman's Club Address: 60 Woodland Road, Maplewood This month's Maplewood Green Drinks features important information about organic spring cleaning solutions, composting trends . . . 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

The Strollers presents The Diary Of Anne Frank The Strollers presents THE DIARY OF ANNE FRANK, the moving story of a 13-year-old Jewish girl and her family forced into hiding by the Nazis during WWII. Performances are Fri . . . Click here for full entry

The Wiz at CHS - 3/13,14,15,20, 21 & 22 "The Wiz" at Columbia High School Time: 7:30 PM - 10:30 PM Information: Columbia High School will present its all school musical "The Wiz". The Wiz debuted on Broadway in 1975, where . . . Click here for full entry

Arts Cafe - Open Mic Night - Saturday night at 7:30 ARTS CAFÉ – Open Mic Night Every Second Saturday Join us the Second Saturday of every month for “ARTS CAFÉ – Open Mic Night”. The ARTS CAFÉ is an opportunity for . . . Click here for full entry

Jazz and Film presents tribute to guitar legend Wes Montgomery 3/13 One of today’s titans of the guitar will pay homage to the classic sound of Wes Montgomery in this year’s first installment of the Jazz & Film series in Maplewood. . . . Click here for full entry

Columbia Girls Basketball earns a 55-45 victory over Piscataway Columbia came through for the second year in a row. Click here for article . . . Click here for full entry

Feeding the Community Maplewood Memorial Library is collecting non-perishable food and personal care items on an ongoing basis for the Township Welfare Department. All items collected will be distributed to local residents in . . . Click here for full entry

Columbia High Ultimate A Team Needs Your Help Columbia High School Ultimate Needs You! Join us for the 40th Anniversary Gala to raise funds to send the team to the tournaments. Live music, great food and the opportunity to bid . . . Click here for full entry

What Exit? Theatre Company Roasts Fred Profeta - Postponed! The Fred Profeta Roast has been postponed until early May due to several circumstances. We're a comedy theatre so naturally we don't honor anyone at our fundraisers-- WE ROAST 'EM!! WE LOVE FRED . . . Click here for full entry

Mario & Matilda Cuomo appear at Words! Bookstore owners aim to tell a different kind of story Son's autism inspires idea for a shop with an expanded purpose Read the full story here: http://www.nj.com/starledger/stories/index.ssf?/base/news-12/1235971510218420.xml&coll=1 Mayor DeLuca announces Matilda and Mario . . . 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

Maplewood Village Restaurant Week March 2-8 Maplewood Village Restaurant Week, March 2-8 Learn more about restaurant week as Jamie chats with Dan Richer of Arturos about restaurant week click here. #VWPLINK {display:none} Make the most of your day . . . 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

Battle of the Basement Bands - February 28 Battle of the Basement Bands 8 will roll into the Our Lady of Sorrows Gymnasium on Saturday February 28, 2009. This year’s event will benefit the Community Food Bank . . . Click here for full entry

MOLer featured in People Magazine A Good Night's Sleep for those in Need - Maplewood's Mary Marzano - providing clean bedding for those in need. . . . Click here for full entry

Columbia Girls Basketball West Morris 42, Columbia 41 Click here for article West Morris 42 Name . . . Click here for full entry

Joseph & the Amazing Dreamcoat- The St. George Players 2/20, 21 & 22 Friday, February 20; and Saturday, February 21 Show at 8:00 p.m. • Tickets $20 These performances include wine & cheese pre-theatre festive gathering beginning at 7:30 p.m. Sunday, February 22 Matinée at 2:00 p.m. Tickets $10/adult, $5/child, . . . 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

Cent 'Anni gets a great review in the Star Ledger Don't let Cent' Anni's name fool you. It's the only leftover from the previous incarnation of this pleasant spot in downtown Maplewood. The current multi-faceted Cent' Anni definitely is not . . . Click here for full entry

Columbia Girls Fencing Columbia 16, Montgomery 11 Click here for article Sabre: Columbia 5-4 Foil: Montgomery 7-2 Epee: Columbia 9-0 Round 1: Columbia 6-3 Round 2: Columbia 6-3 Round 3: Montgomery 5-4 Sabre: Columbia: Faizah Muhammad 3-0. Jordan Freels 1-2. Tory Trama 1-2. . . . Click here for full entry

Columbia Boys Fencing Columbia 17, Don Bosco Prep 10 Click here for article Sabre: Columbia 6-3 Foil: Columbia 6-3 Epee: Columbia 5-4 Round 1: - Round 2: - Round 3: - Sabre: Columbia: Andrew Kelly 2-0. Foil: Columbia: Brian Kaneshige 2-0. Epee: Columbia: Jackson Huemer . . . Click here for full entry

Columbia Girls Basketball Columbia 63, Livingston 12 Click here for article Columbia 63 Name . . . Click here for full entry

Columbia Boys Basketball Columbia 62, Livingston 58 Click here for article Livingston 58 Name . . . Click here for full entry

Police Blotter 2-8-09 Warrant Arrest: On Sunday February 8, 2009 at approximately 8:35 PM Bradley McLaren age 19 of Maplewood was arrested on an outstanding warrant following a traffic stop on Woodside . . . 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

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

Martin Luther King Jr. march in Maplewood takes on new significance A renewed spirit behind this year's Martin Luther King Jr. holiday was captured by many of the hundreds who braved frigid temperatures in a silent peace march through Maplewood today. For . . . 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

Rock the House NJ Rock the House NJ January 16th 8pm -11pm Baird Center, South Orange, NJ . . . Click here for full entry

Recycling Changes For 2009 Beginning January 01, 2009 the Township Recycling Program has changed to Single Stream Recycling. Single Stream Recycling means all recyclables (Cardboard, all paper, plastics 1 & 2, tin, aluminum, and glass . . . Click here for full entry

We Are Family - Disco Party & Food Drive Sunday, January 11 from 3pm to 6pm. Admission: One bag of food per family. To Benefit Community Foodbank of New Jersey. . . . Click here for full entry