Deep Mapping Session 4
Deep Mapping
with Alex Steinberg
What makes a space into a place?
Deep mapping is a multidisciplinary approach to exploring the layers that give a place meaning. A deep map might include maps and databases alongside photography, writing, painting, archival materials, interviews, or site-specific work. Rather than simply documenting a place, deep mapping asks us to look closely at the histories, stories, memories, people, and experiences that shape it.
Over six weeks, we will explore Maplewood through a creative practice that brings together community, geography, history, memory, research, and personal experience. Working both individually and collaboratively, participants will contribute different perspectives and forms of knowledge to a shared deep map of Maplewood—one that reflects both the town’s history and the community as it exists today.
The workshop meets for 1.5 hours each Wednesday, October 7–November 11, with work from the workshop
culminating in a gallery exhibition in early December.
Open to ages 13–113. No previous art, mapping, or research experience is required.
Sign up here: https://forms.gle/TsaMncCQXhEHMtEg7
MAC Mic: Weekly Comedy Open Mic
MAC Mic: Weekly Comedy Open Mic
The Maplewood Division of Arts & Culture invites comedians and comedy lovers to MAC Mic, a free weekly comedy open mic where performers can test new material, sharpen their craft, and connect with the local comedy community.
MAC Mic is one of the first programs launched through the 2026 Request for Proposals (RFP) for the 1978 Maplewood Arts Center. Earlier this year, the Township sought creative proposals to activate the Arts Center with innovative, community-driven programming that celebrates artistic expression and expands cultural opportunities for residents. Selected through that initiative, MAC Mic transforms the Arts Center into a welcoming gathering place for local comedians, emerging performers, and audiences.
Hosted by Maplewood comedians Maribeth Theroux, Shannon Moffett, and Sibo, MAC Mic welcomes performers of all experience levels—from first-timers to seasoned comics.
When: Every Thursday
Performance Time: 7:00–8:30 PM (venue open until 9:00 PM)
Sign up for a 5-minute performance slot:
slotted.co/macmic
This program is presented by the Maplewood Division of Arts & Culture in partnership with NORK Comedy and The SOMA Network.
MAC Mic Guidelines
To ensure a respectful and enjoyable experience for everyone, please observe the following:
No alcohol, smoking, or vaping on the premises.
No recording, photography, or live-streaming during performances. (Performers may record or photograph their own set only.)
Please arrive on time and remain for the duration of the mic to support fellow performers.
All ages are welcome.
About the Comedy
MAC Mic is a space for comedians to experiment, take creative risks, and develop new material. Comedy often explores difficult subjects, includes strong language, and challenges perspectives. Audience members should expect content that may be provocative, unfiltered, or uncomfortable at times.
Likewise, performers are encouraged to explore and refine their material in good faith, understanding that comedy is an evolving art form and that respectful experimentation is part of the creative process.
Community Standards
While comedy often pushes boundaries, we ask all participants to keep these principles in mind:
Personal attacks directed at individuals in the room are not appropriate. This is an open mic, not a roast.
Strong language is common in comedy; however, excessive profanity, hate speech, or repeated use of slurs—even when self-referential—is discouraged.
Treat fellow performers, audience members, volunteers, and staff with respect, and help create an inclusive environment where everyone feels welcome to participate.
Follow our partners on Instagram
@macmiccomedy
@NORKcomedy
@theSOMAnetwork
@Siboisfunny
@assignedpaleatbirth
@maribeththeroux
The Gratitude Graffiti Project
What is The Gratitude Graffiti Project?
The Gratitude Graffiti Project is a community-wide practice of gratitude expressed through interactive art. 💛
Regularly practicing gratitude can support greater well-being, happiness, and connection. The Gratitude Graffiti Project turns that simple practice into a visual, creative, and participatory experience that invites everyone to pause, reflect, and share what they appreciate.
We ask two simple questions:
What are you grateful for?
What does a grateful community look like through art?
There are no rules about how gratitude should look! Share your gratitude on walls, library cards, sidewalks, storefront windows, or other creative spaces using chalk, markers, Post-its, or whatever you have available.
Become a Gratitude Spot!
Want to help spread gratitude throughout the community?
Register HERE, register your Gratitude Spot with us so we can keep track of how much gratitude is spreading throughout our community!
Then, Download and print our Gratitude Graffiti flyer and display it at your business, organization, storefront, or community space to become an Official Gratitude Spot.
📸 Share the Gratitude!
Take a photo of your gratitude and share it on Instagram!
Follow us and tag @the.gratitude.graffiti.project so we can see, share, and celebrate your gratitude.
Use #GratitudeGraffiti and help inspire others to join in!
✨ Let’s cover our community in gratitude—one message, one window, one wall at a time. ✨
Want to learn more?
Discover the history and inspiration behind The Gratitude Graffiti Project by visiting The Gratitude Graffiti Project.
This initiative is created by the collaboration of the Township of Maplewood’s Health Department and Division of Arts & Culture
Deep Mapping Session 5
Deep Mapping
with Alex Steinberg
What makes a space into a place?
Deep mapping is a multidisciplinary approach to exploring the layers that give a place meaning. A deep map might include maps and databases alongside photography, writing, painting, archival materials, interviews, or site-specific work. Rather than simply documenting a place, deep mapping asks us to look closely at the histories, stories, memories, people, and experiences that shape it.
Over six weeks, we will explore Maplewood through a creative practice that brings together community, geography, history, memory, research, and personal experience. Working both individually and collaboratively, participants will contribute different perspectives and forms of knowledge to a shared deep map of Maplewood—one that reflects both the town’s history and the community as it exists today.
The workshop meets for 1.5 hours each Wednesday, October 7–November 11, with work from the workshop
culminating in a gallery exhibition in early December.
Open to ages 13–113. No previous art, mapping, or research experience is required.
Sign up here: https://forms.gle/TsaMncCQXhEHMtEg7
MAC Mic: Weekly Comedy Open Mic
MAC Mic: Weekly Comedy Open Mic
The Maplewood Division of Arts & Culture invites comedians and comedy lovers to MAC Mic, a free weekly comedy open mic where performers can test new material, sharpen their craft, and connect with the local comedy community.
MAC Mic is one of the first programs launched through the 2026 Request for Proposals (RFP) for the 1978 Maplewood Arts Center. Earlier this year, the Township sought creative proposals to activate the Arts Center with innovative, community-driven programming that celebrates artistic expression and expands cultural opportunities for residents. Selected through that initiative, MAC Mic transforms the Arts Center into a welcoming gathering place for local comedians, emerging performers, and audiences.
Hosted by Maplewood comedians Maribeth Theroux, Shannon Moffett, and Sibo, MAC Mic welcomes performers of all experience levels—from first-timers to seasoned comics.
When: Every Thursday
Performance Time: 7:00–8:30 PM (venue open until 9:00 PM)
Sign up for a 5-minute performance slot:
slotted.co/macmic
This program is presented by the Maplewood Division of Arts & Culture in partnership with NORK Comedy and The SOMA Network.
MAC Mic Guidelines
To ensure a respectful and enjoyable experience for everyone, please observe the following:
No alcohol, smoking, or vaping on the premises.
No recording, photography, or live-streaming during performances. (Performers may record or photograph their own set only.)
Please arrive on time and remain for the duration of the mic to support fellow performers.
All ages are welcome.
About the Comedy
MAC Mic is a space for comedians to experiment, take creative risks, and develop new material. Comedy often explores difficult subjects, includes strong language, and challenges perspectives. Audience members should expect content that may be provocative, unfiltered, or uncomfortable at times.
Likewise, performers are encouraged to explore and refine their material in good faith, understanding that comedy is an evolving art form and that respectful experimentation is part of the creative process.
Community Standards
While comedy often pushes boundaries, we ask all participants to keep these principles in mind:
Personal attacks directed at individuals in the room are not appropriate. This is an open mic, not a roast.
Strong language is common in comedy; however, excessive profanity, hate speech, or repeated use of slurs—even when self-referential—is discouraged.
Treat fellow performers, audience members, volunteers, and staff with respect, and help create an inclusive environment where everyone feels welcome to participate.
Follow our partners on Instagram
@macmiccomedy
@NORKcomedy
@theSOMAnetwork
@Siboisfunny
@assignedpaleatbirth
@maribeththeroux
Studio Tour SOMA
23rd Annual • November 7–8, 2026 • 11am–5pm • FREE
100 Artists, Real Stories, Original Art
by Oksana Berzinsh on September 10
Once a year, the doors open. On Saturday and Sunday, November 7 - 8, 2026, Studio Tour SOMA gives the public an extraordinary opportunity to step directly into the studios, homes, and creative spaces of more than 100 talented local artists - free of charge. From 11am to 5pm each day, the towns of South Orange and Maplewood transform into a vibrant, living gallery.
Far more intimate than a curated exhibition and more rewarding than a traditional gallery visit, Studio Tour SOMA offers a rare chance to meet artists on their own turf. Visitors can ask the questions they’ve always wanted to ask, hear the personal stories behind the work, and - if a piece speaks to them - purchase it directly from the artist.
Whether you’re expanding a carefully curated collection or discovering your first meaningful piece, Studio Tour SOMA makes collecting art feel personal, accessible, and deeply rewarding.
Now celebrating its 23rd year, Studio Tour SOMA has become a beloved annual tradition for art lovers across the tri-state region. Painters, sculptors, photographers, ceramicists, jewelers, illustrators, and artists across every discipline open their doors for this special two-day event. Mark your calendar and experience the art, the stories, and the community that make Studio Tour SOMA unforgettable.
Dates: Nov 7–8, 2026
Days: Sat & Sunday
Hours: 11am – 5pm
Admission: FREE
Where: South Orange & Maplewood, NJ
Self-Guided • All Ages Welcome • South Orange & Maplewood, NJ
The Maplewood Strollers present The Rocky Horror Picture Show
THE MAPLEWOOD STROLLERS invite you to celebrate 50 years of THE ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW! featuring a LIVE shadow cast by The Cosmic Light Cabaret for the ultimate interactive movie experience!
Whether it’s your first time doing the Time Warp or you’re a seasoned Rocky Horror devotee, come sing, shout, dance, and celebrate 50 years of this beloved cult classic with us! Dress as your favorite Rocky Horror character and come ready to participate — Audience Participation Kits will be available!
As part of our 50th anniversary celebration, we’ll also be paying special homage to the late, great Tim Curry, the incomparable original Frank-N-Furter. Anyone who comes dressed as Frank-N-Furter will receive a special surprise in his honor!
Grab your fishnets, feather boas, and newspaper and get ready to Give Yourself Over to Absolute Pleasure!
NOVEMBER 7th
7-10pm
Recommended for patrons 18+
SUGGESTED DONATION - $10/person
For group sales of 10 or more, please contact the box office at (973) 761-8453.
Studio Tour SOMA
23rd Annual • November 7–8, 2026 • 11am–5pm • FREE
100 Artists, Real Stories, Original Art
by Oksana Berzinsh on September 10
Once a year, the doors open. On Saturday and Sunday, November 7 - 8, 2026, Studio Tour SOMA gives the public an extraordinary opportunity to step directly into the studios, homes, and creative spaces of more than 100 talented local artists - free of charge. From 11am to 5pm each day, the towns of South Orange and Maplewood transform into a vibrant, living gallery.
Far more intimate than a curated exhibition and more rewarding than a traditional gallery visit, Studio Tour SOMA offers a rare chance to meet artists on their own turf. Visitors can ask the questions they’ve always wanted to ask, hear the personal stories behind the work, and - if a piece speaks to them - purchase it directly from the artist.
Whether you’re expanding a carefully curated collection or discovering your first meaningful piece, Studio Tour SOMA makes collecting art feel personal, accessible, and deeply rewarding.
Now celebrating its 23rd year, Studio Tour SOMA has become a beloved annual tradition for art lovers across the tri-state region. Painters, sculptors, photographers, ceramicists, jewelers, illustrators, and artists across every discipline open their doors for this special two-day event. Mark your calendar and experience the art, the stories, and the community that make Studio Tour SOMA unforgettable.
Dates: Nov 7–8, 2026
Days: Sat & Sunday
Hours: 11am – 5pm
Admission: FREE
Where: South Orange & Maplewood, NJ
Self-Guided • All Ages Welcome • South Orange & Maplewood, NJ
Deep Mapping Session 6
Deep Mapping
with Alex Steinberg
What makes a space into a place?
Deep mapping is a multidisciplinary approach to exploring the layers that give a place meaning. A deep map might include maps and databases alongside photography, writing, painting, archival materials, interviews, or site-specific work. Rather than simply documenting a place, deep mapping asks us to look closely at the histories, stories, memories, people, and experiences that shape it.
Over six weeks, we will explore Maplewood through a creative practice that brings together community, geography, history, memory, research, and personal experience. Working both individually and collaboratively, participants will contribute different perspectives and forms of knowledge to a shared deep map of Maplewood—one that reflects both the town’s history and the community as it exists today.
The workshop meets for 1.5 hours each Wednesday, October 7–November 11, with work from the workshop
culminating in a gallery exhibition in early December.
Open to ages 13–113. No previous art, mapping, or research experience is required.
Sign up here: https://forms.gle/TsaMncCQXhEHMtEg7
MAC Mic: Weekly Comedy Open Mic
MAC Mic: Weekly Comedy Open Mic
The Maplewood Division of Arts & Culture invites comedians and comedy lovers to MAC Mic, a free weekly comedy open mic where performers can test new material, sharpen their craft, and connect with the local comedy community.
MAC Mic is one of the first programs launched through the 2026 Request for Proposals (RFP) for the 1978 Maplewood Arts Center. Earlier this year, the Township sought creative proposals to activate the Arts Center with innovative, community-driven programming that celebrates artistic expression and expands cultural opportunities for residents. Selected through that initiative, MAC Mic transforms the Arts Center into a welcoming gathering place for local comedians, emerging performers, and audiences.
Hosted by Maplewood comedians Maribeth Theroux, Shannon Moffett, and Sibo, MAC Mic welcomes performers of all experience levels—from first-timers to seasoned comics.
When: Every Thursday
Performance Time: 7:00–8:30 PM (venue open until 9:00 PM)
Sign up for a 5-minute performance slot:
slotted.co/macmic
This program is presented by the Maplewood Division of Arts & Culture in partnership with NORK Comedy and The SOMA Network.
MAC Mic Guidelines
To ensure a respectful and enjoyable experience for everyone, please observe the following:
No alcohol, smoking, or vaping on the premises.
No recording, photography, or live-streaming during performances. (Performers may record or photograph their own set only.)
Please arrive on time and remain for the duration of the mic to support fellow performers.
All ages are welcome.
About the Comedy
MAC Mic is a space for comedians to experiment, take creative risks, and develop new material. Comedy often explores difficult subjects, includes strong language, and challenges perspectives. Audience members should expect content that may be provocative, unfiltered, or uncomfortable at times.
Likewise, performers are encouraged to explore and refine their material in good faith, understanding that comedy is an evolving art form and that respectful experimentation is part of the creative process.
Community Standards
While comedy often pushes boundaries, we ask all participants to keep these principles in mind:
Personal attacks directed at individuals in the room are not appropriate. This is an open mic, not a roast.
Strong language is common in comedy; however, excessive profanity, hate speech, or repeated use of slurs—even when self-referential—is discouraged.
Treat fellow performers, audience members, volunteers, and staff with respect, and help create an inclusive environment where everyone feels welcome to participate.
Follow our partners on Instagram
@macmiccomedy
@NORKcomedy
@theSOMAnetwork
@Siboisfunny
@assignedpaleatbirth
@maribeththeroux
The Maplewood Strollers present Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street
THE MAPLEWOOD STROLLERS open the season with the haunting and unforgettable musical thriller Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street. With its sweeping score, dark humor, and gripping tale of revenge and redemption, this Tony Award-winning masterpiece by Stephen Sondheim and Hugh Wheeler challenges performers and audiences alike with its rich characters and powerful storytelling.
NOVEMBER 13th-22nd
REGULAR ADMISSION - $30/person
SENIORS (65+) and STUDENTS (18-) - $25/person
For group sales of 10 or more, please contact the box office at (973) 761-8453.
Recommended for patrons 16+
The Maplewood Strollers present Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street
THE MAPLEWOOD STROLLERS open the season with the haunting and unforgettable musical thriller Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street. With its sweeping score, dark humor, and gripping tale of revenge and redemption, this Tony Award-winning masterpiece by Stephen Sondheim and Hugh Wheeler challenges performers and audiences alike with its rich characters and powerful storytelling.
NOVEMBER 13th-22nd
REGULAR ADMISSION - $30/person
SENIORS (65+) and STUDENTS (18-) - $25/person
For group sales of 10 or more, please contact the box office at (973) 761-8453.
Recommended for patrons 16+
The Maplewood Strollers present Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street
THE MAPLEWOOD STROLLERS open the season with the haunting and unforgettable musical thriller Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street. With its sweeping score, dark humor, and gripping tale of revenge and redemption, this Tony Award-winning masterpiece by Stephen Sondheim and Hugh Wheeler challenges performers and audiences alike with its rich characters and powerful storytelling.
NOVEMBER 13th-22nd
REGULAR ADMISSION - $30/person
SENIORS (65+) and STUDENTS (18-) - $25/person
For group sales of 10 or more, please contact the box office at (973) 761-8453.
Recommended for patrons 16+
Poetry Salon & Open Mic
A NOTE FROM YOUR HOST:
Hi team! I'm hosting a poetry salon because I wanted to write AND perform more poetry. I couldn't find many opportunities, so I simply created it for myself in hopes that if I wanted to do this, there might be others out there that wanted to too.
Keep in mind, I have ZERO formal training outside of 8" grade English class. This space is a safe one. I will hold it supportively and generously. I have a great deal of experience doing this part. SO, if you're new to this, if you think you need to be "good," you don't. You are welcome just as you are, with whatever words you bring.
I can't wait to hear them and cheer you on.
XO,
Mel
The Maplewood Strollers present Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street
THE MAPLEWOOD STROLLERS open the season with the haunting and unforgettable musical thriller Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street. With its sweeping score, dark humor, and gripping tale of revenge and redemption, this Tony Award-winning masterpiece by Stephen Sondheim and Hugh Wheeler challenges performers and audiences alike with its rich characters and powerful storytelling.
NOVEMBER 13th-22nd
REGULAR ADMISSION - $30/person
SENIORS (65+) and STUDENTS (18-) - $25/person
For group sales of 10 or more, please contact the box office at (973) 761-8453.
Recommended for patrons 16+
The Maplewood Strollers present Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street
THE MAPLEWOOD STROLLERS open the season with the haunting and unforgettable musical thriller Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street. With its sweeping score, dark humor, and gripping tale of revenge and redemption, this Tony Award-winning masterpiece by Stephen Sondheim and Hugh Wheeler challenges performers and audiences alike with its rich characters and powerful storytelling.
NOVEMBER 13th-22nd
REGULAR ADMISSION - $30/person
SENIORS (65+) and STUDENTS (18-) - $25/person
For group sales of 10 or more, please contact the box office at (973) 761-8453.
Recommended for patrons 16+
The Maplewood Strollers present Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street
THE MAPLEWOOD STROLLERS open the season with the haunting and unforgettable musical thriller Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street. With its sweeping score, dark humor, and gripping tale of revenge and redemption, this Tony Award-winning masterpiece by Stephen Sondheim and Hugh Wheeler challenges performers and audiences alike with its rich characters and powerful storytelling.
NOVEMBER 13th-22nd
REGULAR ADMISSION - $30/person
SENIORS (65+) and STUDENTS (18-) - $25/person
For group sales of 10 or more, please contact the box office at (973) 761-8453.
Recommended for patrons 16+
The Maplewood Strollers present Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street
THE MAPLEWOOD STROLLERS open the season with the haunting and unforgettable musical thriller Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street. With its sweeping score, dark humor, and gripping tale of revenge and redemption, this Tony Award-winning masterpiece by Stephen Sondheim and Hugh Wheeler challenges performers and audiences alike with its rich characters and powerful storytelling.
NOVEMBER 13th-22nd
REGULAR ADMISSION - $30/person
SENIORS (65+) and STUDENTS (18-) - $25/person
For group sales of 10 or more, please contact the box office at (973) 761-8453.
Recommended for patrons 16+
The Maplewood Strollers present Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street
THE MAPLEWOOD STROLLERS open the season with the haunting and unforgettable musical thriller Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street. With its sweeping score, dark humor, and gripping tale of revenge and redemption, this Tony Award-winning masterpiece by Stephen Sondheim and Hugh Wheeler challenges performers and audiences alike with its rich characters and powerful storytelling.
NOVEMBER 13th-22nd
REGULAR ADMISSION - $30/person
SENIORS (65+) and STUDENTS (18-) - $25/person
For group sales of 10 or more, please contact the box office at (973) 761-8453.
Recommended for patrons 16+
The Maplewood Strollers present Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street
THE MAPLEWOOD STROLLERS open the season with the haunting and unforgettable musical thriller Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street. With its sweeping score, dark humor, and gripping tale of revenge and redemption, this Tony Award-winning masterpiece by Stephen Sondheim and Hugh Wheeler challenges performers and audiences alike with its rich characters and powerful storytelling.
NOVEMBER 13th-22nd
REGULAR ADMISSION - $30/person
SENIORS (65+) and STUDENTS (18-) - $25/person
For group sales of 10 or more, please contact the box office at (973) 761-8453.
Recommended for patrons 16+
Acoustic Jam Sessions
Do you play an acoustic instrument, hand percussion, or sing?
Join us to share a tune and learn a tune at the open acoustic jam session! A welcoming space to share and learn tunes, open to all ages and levels, led by veteran teacher and touring musician Amy Beshara.
Sign up here: https://forms.gle/WHL6NBCbFgoC9caL6
About Amy:
Amy Beshara is a versatile music educator, performer, and wellness practitioner with over 25 years of experience teaching and performing violin, viola, cello, piano, guitar, and songwriting. Trained in the Suzuki Method and a variety of innovative pedagogies, she specializes in early childhood music, creative piano, string instruction, and ensemble leadership, including Irish and Scottish fiddle traditions.
Amy has taught at respected institutions including Monmouth Conservatory of Music, Play Music NYC, and Montclair State University’s Extension Division, and has led workshops, summer programs, and community music sessions. In addition to her work in music education, she is a certified RYT-200 yoga instructor, incorporating trauma-informed and mindfulness-based approaches into her teaching.
Her educational background includes studies in linguistics and language acquisition at Montclair State University, certification in viola performance from Trinity College of Music in London, and pre-college training at the Manhattan School of Music. Amy brings a holistic, student-centered approach to her work, blending musical excellence with creativity, wellness, and personal growth.
Follow Amy on FB: https://www.facebook.com/share/1DdXkJoX1Q/?mibextid=wwXIfr
Hannukah Celebration & Menorah Lighting
Hannukah Celebration & Menorah Lighting ✨
Celebrate the Festival of Lights!
Join us for an evening of blessings, songs, and the menorah lighting with our local elected officials and faith leaders from South Orange & Maplewood.
Monday, December 7, 2026
5:00 PM
Spiotta Park, South Orange
Let's come together to share the warmth and joy of Hanukkah!
The Criminal (In)justice System by Lisa Orloff
The Criminal (In)justice System
by Lisa Orloff
In The Criminal (In)justice System, Lisa Orloff draws on more than three decades of work with attorneys representing people facing federal charges, including murder, drug trafficking, and conspiracy. Her abstract acrylic paintings reflect her work as a forensic social worker, where she listens to her clients’ life stories and prepares reports that help the court understand the experiences that shaped them.
Please Join us at The 1978 Maplewood Arts Center on Saturday 12/12/26 from 2-5pm for an opening reception with light refreshments.
Her work will remain on view throughout December.
10% of proceeds will go to Books Through Bars, a volunteer-run organization that sends donated books to incarcerated people across the country.
Maplewood Holiday Tree Lighting Event
Maplewood Holiday Tree Lighting Event🎄
Enjoy the sounds of the season with performances from Seth Boyden 4th and 5th Grade Chorus, and Tuscan 5th Grade Chorus
Join us and your community for snacks, songs, and cocoa!
The tree will be lit at sundown. ✨
Bring your camera, friends, and neighbors!
Saturday, December 12 | 4 - 6pm
Springfield Avenue Gazebo
1688 Springfield Avenue
Maplewood, NJ
Sponsored by Maplewood Department of Community Services.
Handmade Holiday at The Woodland
Handmade Holiday at The Woodland 2026
Looking for the perfect gifts this holiday season? Join us in the heart of Maplewood, NJ! This annual tradition brings together 60 unique artisan vendors across two floors, offering one-of-a-kind, handmade goods that are sure to brighten your holidays. Admission is free, and the event is family-friendly, so bring the whole crew! Rain or shine, we'll be cozy indoors—don’t miss out on this festive shopping experience!
Apply to be a vendor HERE.
Sunday, December 13 | 10AM - 4PM
The Woodland
60 Woodland Road
Maplewood, NJ
Acoustic Jam Sessions
The October 25th session will take place in the Community Room at The Burgdorff Center for the Performing Arts located at 10 Durand Rd., Maplewood.
Do you play an acoustic instrument, hand percussion, or sing?
Join us to share a tune and learn a tune at the open acoustic jam session! A welcoming space to share and learn tunes, open to all ages and levels, led by veteran teacher and touring musician Amy Beshara.
Sign up here: https://forms.gle/WHL6NBCbFgoC9caL6
About Amy:
Amy Beshara is a versatile music educator, performer, and wellness practitioner with over 25 years of experience teaching and performing violin, viola, cello, piano, guitar, and songwriting. Trained in the Suzuki Method and a variety of innovative pedagogies, she specializes in early childhood music, creative piano, string instruction, and ensemble leadership, including Irish and Scottish fiddle traditions.
Amy has taught at respected institutions including Monmouth Conservatory of Music, Play Music NYC, and Montclair State University’s Extension Division, and has led workshops, summer programs, and community music sessions. In addition to her work in music education, she is a certified RYT-200 yoga instructor, incorporating trauma-informed and mindfulness-based approaches into her teaching.
Her educational background includes studies in linguistics and language acquisition at Montclair State University, certification in viola performance from Trinity College of Music in London, and pre-college training at the Manhattan School of Music. Amy brings a holistic, student-centered approach to her work, blending musical excellence with creativity, wellness, and personal growth.
Follow Amy on FB: https://www.facebook.com/share/1DdXkJoX1Q/?mibextid=wwXIfr
The Graveyard Girls
The Graveyard Girls
Stories can’t hurt you… This October, interACT Theatre Productions presents the East Coast Premiere of Tommy Jamerson’s The Graveyard Girls, a darkly funny theatrical horror story filled with spooky campfire tales, buried secrets, and things that refuse to stay in the grave.
The production features a campfire-inspired, immersive seating experience, with themed ticket options that place audiences at different vantage points around the action.
Performances are October 9–11, 16–18, and 23–24 at the Burgdorff Center for the Performing Arts in Maplewood. Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 PM, Sundays at 3:00 PM, with special understudy performances October 17 and 24 at 2:00 PM.
Tickets and information HERE
Chalk The Walk : The Rainbow May Fade. Our Commitment Won’t.
CHALK THE WALK
The Rainbow May Fade. Our Commitment Won’t.
Join your Maplewood neighbors as we come together to restore our rainbow—temporarily in chalk, permanently in spirit. The colors may wash away, but our commitment to equality, freedom, and belonging will endure. When our fundamental rights are at risk, we draw the line - in every color.
Live music by DJ Lou Smith
Chalk and inclusion will be provided!
The Graveyard Girls
The Graveyard Girls
Stories can’t hurt you… This October, interACT Theatre Productions presents the East Coast Premiere of Tommy Jamerson’s The Graveyard Girls, a darkly funny theatrical horror story filled with spooky campfire tales, buried secrets, and things that refuse to stay in the grave.
The production features a campfire-inspired, immersive seating experience, with themed ticket options that place audiences at different vantage points around the action.
Performances are October 9–11, 16–18, and 23–24 at the Burgdorff Center for the Performing Arts in Maplewood. Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 PM, Sundays at 3:00 PM, with special understudy performances October 17 and 24 at 2:00 PM.
Tickets and information HERE
Family Workshop: Proof of Existence: Artifacts made in community
Proof of Existence: Artifacts made in community
Join artist and Oakland Road Art Club founder Katey Darago for a month-long community artist residency exploring creativity, sculpture, and the possibilities of found materials. Through weekly workshops for tweens, teens, and families, participants will transform reclaimed and upcycled objects into imaginative works of art. Artwork created throughout the residency will come together in a collaborative community exhibition during Halloween weekend at The 1978 Maplewood Arts Center. No experience necessary—just bring your ideas and imagination!
Saturday Family Workshops (All ages welcome)
Saturdays 10/3, 10/10, 10/17, 10/24 from 12pm - 4pm
Families are invited to build imaginative sculptures using upcycled, reclaimed and found materials in a relaxed, open studio environment.
Each workshop begins with a thought-provoking prompt which every family is free to interpret in their own way.
The artwork created during these workshops will become part of a community exhibition during Halloween weekend. No experience necessary!
Katey Darago
Katey Darago is the founder of Oakland Road Art Club, a process-based maker studio in Maplewood where makers are encouraged to follow their curiosity, take creative risks, and make without instructions or expectations. Working primarily with upcycled, donated and second hand materials, she creates an environment where experimentation, imagination, and unconventional thinking are celebrated.
The Graveyard Girls
The Graveyard Girls
Stories can’t hurt you… This October, interACT Theatre Productions presents the East Coast Premiere of Tommy Jamerson’s The Graveyard Girls, a darkly funny theatrical horror story filled with spooky campfire tales, buried secrets, and things that refuse to stay in the grave.
The production features a campfire-inspired, immersive seating experience, with themed ticket options that place audiences at different vantage points around the action.
Performances are October 9–11, 16–18, and 23–24 at the Burgdorff Center for the Performing Arts in Maplewood. Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 PM, Sundays at 3:00 PM, with special understudy performances October 17 and 24 at 2:00 PM.
Tickets and information HERE
Teen & Tween Workshop: Proof of Existence: Artifacts made in community
Proof of Existence: Artifacts made in community
Join artist and Oakland Road Art Club founder Katey Darago for a month-long community artist residency exploring creativity, sculpture, and the possibilities of found materials. Through weekly workshops for tweens, teens, and families, participants will transform reclaimed and upcycled objects into imaginative works of art. Artwork created throughout the residency will come together in a collaborative community exhibition during Halloween weekend at The 1978 Maplewood Arts Center. No experience necessary—just bring your ideas and imagination!
Friday Night Workshops (Tweens & Teens)
Fridays 10/2, 10/9, 10/16, 10/23 and 10/30 from 7pm-10pm
These open-ended workshops invite tweens and teens to explore big ideas through sculpture using upcycled, reclaimed and found materials.
Each session begins with a creative invitation, and participants are encouraged to experiment and follow their own ideas.
Artwork created throughout the month will become part of a collaborative gallery exhibition during Halloween weekend. No experience necessary!
Katey Darago
Katey Darago is the founder of Oakland Road Art Club, a process-based maker studio in Maplewood where makers are encouraged to follow their curiosity, take creative risks, and make without instructions or expectations. Working primarily with upcycled, donated and second hand materials, she creates an environment where experimentation, imagination, and unconventional thinking are celebrated.
2026 FOLLIES Variety Show
The 4th Annual MAPSO FAMILY FOLLIES VARIETY SHOW is HERE!
Thursday, October 22nd, 7:30pm at CHS
If you love wholesome, old-school, quirky community charm, get your tickets for the must-see event of the season: The Old-Timey MAPSO FAMILY FOLLIES Variety Show!
Get your $10 tickets (5 per order) here, for The FOLLIES on Thursday, October 22nd, 7:30 - 9pm (doors open 7pm) at Columbia High School (17 Parker Ave., Maplewood).
Every year, The MAPSO FAMILY FOLLIES delights our all-ages audience with a dazzling 90 minute multi-generational variety show, loaded with dancing, singing, music, comedy, plus circus juggling and a roller-skating chicken! The FOLLIES isn’t a contest, just a gleeful low-stakes opportunity to showcase local talent (“No solos!”) with heartwarming, small-town fun, so bring the whole family!
MAC Mic: Weekly Comedy Open Mic
MAC Mic: Weekly Comedy Open Mic
The Maplewood Division of Arts & Culture invites comedians and comedy lovers to MAC Mic, a free weekly comedy open mic where performers can test new material, sharpen their craft, and connect with the local comedy community.
MAC Mic is one of the first programs launched through the 2026 Request for Proposals (RFP) for the 1978 Maplewood Arts Center. Earlier this year, the Township sought creative proposals to activate the Arts Center with innovative, community-driven programming that celebrates artistic expression and expands cultural opportunities for residents. Selected through that initiative, MAC Mic transforms the Arts Center into a welcoming gathering place for local comedians, emerging performers, and audiences.
Hosted by Maplewood comedians Maribeth Theroux, Shannon Moffett, and Sibo, MAC Mic welcomes performers of all experience levels—from first-timers to seasoned comics.
When: Every Thursday
Performance Time: 7:00–8:30 PM (venue open until 9:00 PM)
Sign up for a 5-minute performance slot:
slotted.co/macmic
This program is presented by the Maplewood Division of Arts & Culture in partnership with NORK Comedy and The SOMA Network.
MAC Mic Guidelines
To ensure a respectful and enjoyable experience for everyone, please observe the following:
No alcohol, smoking, or vaping on the premises.
No recording, photography, or live-streaming during performances. (Performers may record or photograph their own set only.)
Please arrive on time and remain for the duration of the mic to support fellow performers.
All ages are welcome.
About the Comedy
MAC Mic is a space for comedians to experiment, take creative risks, and develop new material. Comedy often explores difficult subjects, includes strong language, and challenges perspectives. Audience members should expect content that may be provocative, unfiltered, or uncomfortable at times.
Likewise, performers are encouraged to explore and refine their material in good faith, understanding that comedy is an evolving art form and that respectful experimentation is part of the creative process.
Community Standards
While comedy often pushes boundaries, we ask all participants to keep these principles in mind:
Personal attacks directed at individuals in the room are not appropriate. This is an open mic, not a roast.
Strong language is common in comedy; however, excessive profanity, hate speech, or repeated use of slurs—even when self-referential—is discouraged.
Treat fellow performers, audience members, volunteers, and staff with respect, and help create an inclusive environment where everyone feels welcome to participate.
Follow our partners on Instagram
@macmiccomedy
@NORKcomedy
@theSOMAnetwork
@Siboisfunny
@assignedpaleatbirth
@maribeththeroux
Deep Mapping Session 3
Deep Mapping
with Alex Steinberg
What makes a space into a place?
Deep mapping is a multidisciplinary approach to exploring the layers that give a place meaning. A deep map might include maps and databases alongside photography, writing, painting, archival materials, interviews, or site-specific work. Rather than simply documenting a place, deep mapping asks us to look closely at the histories, stories, memories, people, and experiences that shape it.
Over six weeks, we will explore Maplewood through a creative practice that brings together community, geography, history, memory, research, and personal experience. Working both individually and collaboratively, participants will contribute different perspectives and forms of knowledge to a shared deep map of Maplewood—one that reflects both the town’s history and the community as it exists today.
The workshop meets for 1.5 hours each Wednesday, October 7–November 11, with work from the workshop
culminating in a gallery exhibition in early December.
Open to ages 13–113. No previous art, mapping, or research experience is required.
Sign up here: https://forms.gle/TsaMncCQXhEHMtEg7
Tycoon Dog – FREE All-Ages Concert – SEASON FINALE!
Tycoon Dog – FREE All-Ages Concert – SEASON FINALE!
Sunday, October 18, 2026
3:00 - 6:00 PM
Ricalton Square Park
Maplewood, NJ 07040
(near Starbucks in Maplewood Village)
Tycoon Dog is a seven-piece band that makes fun, family-friendly music touching on rock, blues, reggae, funk, soul, pop, hillbilly country and other vibes. Live and on the radio, they’ve thrilled audiences of all ages throughout the US for over 30 years.
Enjoy two sets of FREE musical goodness with plenty of room to frolic, groove, or just relax comfortably with your friends and neighbors. Mark the date and join us for an afternoon of fun and music that will make your spirit soar!
Co-Sponsored by the Township of Maplewood and the Maplewood Village Alliance.
The Graveyard Girls
The Graveyard Girls
Stories can’t hurt you… This October, interACT Theatre Productions presents the East Coast Premiere of Tommy Jamerson’s The Graveyard Girls, a darkly funny theatrical horror story filled with spooky campfire tales, buried secrets, and things that refuse to stay in the grave.
The production features a campfire-inspired, immersive seating experience, with themed ticket options that place audiences at different vantage points around the action.
Performances are October 9–11, 16–18, and 23–24 at the Burgdorff Center for the Performing Arts in Maplewood. Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 PM, Sundays at 3:00 PM, with special understudy performances October 17 and 24 at 2:00 PM.
Tickets and information HERE
The 2026 Art Walk and Music Fest
Maplewood 2026 Art Walk and Music Fest:
Sunday, October 18, 2026, 11 am – 5 pm
Every fall, Maplewood Village is host to the annual Art Walk and Music Fest. This family-friendly celebration of art and music takes place on the streets of Maplewood Village.
Join us for a full day of art, music, and fun as professional artists set up on the streets, alongside musicians and bands, merchants, and children’s activities. It’s the perfect time to acquire some new art, ceramics, or handcrafted jewelry, browse in our local shops, and sample our local eateries while enjoying live music
Music Line Up
Live Music Lineup courtesy of Gregory Burrus
Details coming soon!
The Graveyard Girls
The Graveyard Girls
Stories can’t hurt you… This October, interACT Theatre Productions presents the East Coast Premiere of Tommy Jamerson’s The Graveyard Girls, a darkly funny theatrical horror story filled with spooky campfire tales, buried secrets, and things that refuse to stay in the grave.
The production features a campfire-inspired, immersive seating experience, with themed ticket options that place audiences at different vantage points around the action.
Performances are October 9–11, 16–18, and 23–24 at the Burgdorff Center for the Performing Arts in Maplewood. Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 PM, Sundays at 3:00 PM, with special understudy performances October 17 and 24 at 2:00 PM.
Tickets and information HERE
Diwali Fest NJ 2026
Diwali Fest NJ 2026
Celebrate Diwali with our community at Diwali Fest NJ! 🪔✨
Join us for a joyful celebration of the Festival of Lights featuring live music and dance performances, delicious Indian food, local vendors, kids’ activities, dhol, and a special lamp-lighting ceremony and sparkler celebration.
Diwali Fest NJ is a free, family-friendly community event open to everyone. Come experience the colors, sounds, flavors, and traditions of Diwali with friends and neighbors!
📍 Memorial Park, Maplewood
📅 Oct 17, 2026
⏰ 2 - 6 PM
We’d love to see the community come out and celebrate with us!
The Graveyard Girls
The Graveyard Girls
Stories can’t hurt you… This October, interACT Theatre Productions presents the East Coast Premiere of Tommy Jamerson’s The Graveyard Girls, a darkly funny theatrical horror story filled with spooky campfire tales, buried secrets, and things that refuse to stay in the grave.
The production features a campfire-inspired, immersive seating experience, with themed ticket options that place audiences at different vantage points around the action.
Performances are October 9–11, 16–18, and 23–24 at the Burgdorff Center for the Performing Arts in Maplewood. Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 PM, Sundays at 3:00 PM, with special understudy performances October 17 and 24 at 2:00 PM.
Tickets and information HERE
Family Workshop: Proof of Existence: Artifacts made in community
Proof of Existence: Artifacts made in community
Join artist and Oakland Road Art Club founder Katey Darago for a month-long community artist residency exploring creativity, sculpture, and the possibilities of found materials. Through weekly workshops for tweens, teens, and families, participants will transform reclaimed and upcycled objects into imaginative works of art. Artwork created throughout the residency will come together in a collaborative community exhibition during Halloween weekend at The 1978 Maplewood Arts Center. No experience necessary—just bring your ideas and imagination!
Saturday Family Workshops (All ages welcome)
Saturdays 10/3, 10/10, 10/17, 10/24 from 12pm - 4pm
Families are invited to build imaginative sculptures using upcycled, reclaimed and found materials in a relaxed, open studio environment.
Each workshop begins with a thought-provoking prompt which every family is free to interpret in their own way.
The artwork created during these workshops will become part of a community exhibition during Halloween weekend. No experience necessary!
Katey Darago
Katey Darago is the founder of Oakland Road Art Club, a process-based maker studio in Maplewood where makers are encouraged to follow their curiosity, take creative risks, and make without instructions or expectations. Working primarily with upcycled, donated and second hand materials, she creates an environment where experimentation, imagination, and unconventional thinking are celebrated.
The Graveyard Girls
The Graveyard Girls
Stories can’t hurt you… This October, interACT Theatre Productions presents the East Coast Premiere of Tommy Jamerson’s The Graveyard Girls, a darkly funny theatrical horror story filled with spooky campfire tales, buried secrets, and things that refuse to stay in the grave.
The production features a campfire-inspired, immersive seating experience, with themed ticket options that place audiences at different vantage points around the action.
Performances are October 9–11, 16–18, and 23–24 at the Burgdorff Center for the Performing Arts in Maplewood. Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 PM, Sundays at 3:00 PM, with special understudy performances October 17 and 24 at 2:00 PM.
Tickets and information HERE
Teen & Tween Workshop: Proof of Existence: Artifacts made in community
Proof of Existence: Artifacts made in community
Join artist and Oakland Road Art Club founder Katey Darago for a month-long community artist residency exploring creativity, sculpture, and the possibilities of found materials. Through weekly workshops for tweens, teens, and families, participants will transform reclaimed and upcycled objects into imaginative works of art. Artwork created throughout the residency will come together in a collaborative community exhibition during Halloween weekend at The 1978 Maplewood Arts Center. No experience necessary—just bring your ideas and imagination!
Friday Night Workshops (Tweens & Teens)
Fridays 10/2, 10/9, 10/16, 10/23 and 10/30 from 7pm-10pm
These open-ended workshops invite tweens and teens to explore big ideas through sculpture using upcycled, reclaimed and found materials.
Each session begins with a creative invitation, and participants are encouraged to experiment and follow their own ideas.
Artwork created throughout the month will become part of a collaborative gallery exhibition during Halloween weekend. No experience necessary!
Katey Darago
Katey Darago is the founder of Oakland Road Art Club, a process-based maker studio in Maplewood where makers are encouraged to follow their curiosity, take creative risks, and make without instructions or expectations. Working primarily with upcycled, donated and second hand materials, she creates an environment where experimentation, imagination, and unconventional thinking are celebrated.
South Orange/Maplewood Community Coalition on Race
South Orange/Maplewood Community Coalition on Race
Thursday, October 15, from 7-11 PM
Orange Lawn Tennis Club, 305 N Ridgewood Road, South Orange
On Thursday, October 15 from 7-11 PM, join the South Orange/Maplewood Community Coalition on Race's annual Celebrating Integration Gala & Fundraiser at the Orange Lawn Tennis Club in South Orange. Join us for an evening of delicious food, great company, an exciting auction, and dancing to the music of the Essex Funk Collective. It's our favorite night of the year to celebrate community and raise critical funds to support the Coalition's work. This year we are pleased to have The South Orange & Maplewood School District’s Director of Minority Achievement and Coordinator of the Counseling Annex Marcia Hicks and Director of the Maplewood Library Sarah Lester as our honorees. Purchase your tickets or sponsorship by October 8. We hope you'll plan to celebrate with us!
Link to tickets: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/celebrating-integration-annual-gala--2026
MAC Mic: Weekly Comedy Open Mic
MAC Mic: Weekly Comedy Open Mic
The Maplewood Division of Arts & Culture invites comedians and comedy lovers to MAC Mic, a free weekly comedy open mic where performers can test new material, sharpen their craft, and connect with the local comedy community.
MAC Mic is one of the first programs launched through the 2026 Request for Proposals (RFP) for the 1978 Maplewood Arts Center. Earlier this year, the Township sought creative proposals to activate the Arts Center with innovative, community-driven programming that celebrates artistic expression and expands cultural opportunities for residents. Selected through that initiative, MAC Mic transforms the Arts Center into a welcoming gathering place for local comedians, emerging performers, and audiences.
Hosted by Maplewood comedians Maribeth Theroux, Shannon Moffett, and Sibo, MAC Mic welcomes performers of all experience levels—from first-timers to seasoned comics.
When: Every Thursday
Performance Time: 7:00–8:30 PM (venue open until 9:00 PM)
Sign up for a 5-minute performance slot:
slotted.co/macmic
This program is presented by the Maplewood Division of Arts & Culture in partnership with NORK Comedy and The SOMA Network.
MAC Mic Guidelines
To ensure a respectful and enjoyable experience for everyone, please observe the following:
No alcohol, smoking, or vaping on the premises.
No recording, photography, or live-streaming during performances. (Performers may record or photograph their own set only.)
Please arrive on time and remain for the duration of the mic to support fellow performers.
All ages are welcome.
About the Comedy
MAC Mic is a space for comedians to experiment, take creative risks, and develop new material. Comedy often explores difficult subjects, includes strong language, and challenges perspectives. Audience members should expect content that may be provocative, unfiltered, or uncomfortable at times.
Likewise, performers are encouraged to explore and refine their material in good faith, understanding that comedy is an evolving art form and that respectful experimentation is part of the creative process.
Community Standards
While comedy often pushes boundaries, we ask all participants to keep these principles in mind:
Personal attacks directed at individuals in the room are not appropriate. This is an open mic, not a roast.
Strong language is common in comedy; however, excessive profanity, hate speech, or repeated use of slurs—even when self-referential—is discouraged.
Treat fellow performers, audience members, volunteers, and staff with respect, and help create an inclusive environment where everyone feels welcome to participate.
Follow our partners on Instagram
@macmiccomedy
@NORKcomedy
@theSOMAnetwork
@Siboisfunny
@assignedpaleatbirth
@maribeththeroux
Deep Mapping Session 2
Deep Mapping
with Alex Steinberg
What makes a space into a place?
Deep mapping is a multidisciplinary approach to exploring the layers that give a place meaning. A deep map might include maps and databases alongside photography, writing, painting, archival materials, interviews, or site-specific work. Rather than simply documenting a place, deep mapping asks us to look closely at the histories, stories, memories, people, and experiences that shape it.
Over six weeks, we will explore Maplewood through a creative practice that brings together community, geography, history, memory, research, and personal experience. Working both individually and collaboratively, participants will contribute different perspectives and forms of knowledge to a shared deep map of Maplewood—one that reflects both the town’s history and the community as it exists today.
The workshop meets for 1.5 hours each Wednesday, October 7–November 11, with work from the workshop
culminating in a gallery exhibition in early December.
Open to ages 13–113. No previous art, mapping, or research experience is required.
Sign up here: https://forms.gle/TsaMncCQXhEHMtEg7
The Graveyard Girls
The Graveyard Girls
Stories can’t hurt you… This October, interACT Theatre Productions presents the East Coast Premiere of Tommy Jamerson’s The Graveyard Girls, a darkly funny theatrical horror story filled with spooky campfire tales, buried secrets, and things that refuse to stay in the grave.
The production features a campfire-inspired, immersive seating experience, with themed ticket options that place audiences at different vantage points around the action.
Performances are October 9–11, 16–18, and 23–24 at the Burgdorff Center for the Performing Arts in Maplewood. Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 PM, Sundays at 3:00 PM, with special understudy performances October 17 and 24 at 2:00 PM.
Tickets and information HERE
The People's House? The Never-Ending Reality of Personal Taste at the White House
The People's House? The Never-Ending Reality of Personal Taste at the White House
Sunday, Oct 11, 2026, 1:30 pm to 4 pm
The Woodland Parlor, followed by a reception at Durand-Hedden
Ulysses Grant Dietz explores how White House interiors changed from 1817 to the present, and why. The Woodland Parlor: Doors open at 1:30 pm; talk begins at 2 pm.
Durand-Hedden House & Garden: Reception to follow from 3:15 to 4 pm.
Read full press release: The People’s House? The Reality of Personal Taste in the White House
The Graveyard Girls
The Graveyard Girls
Stories can’t hurt you… This October, interACT Theatre Productions presents the East Coast Premiere of Tommy Jamerson’s The Graveyard Girls, a darkly funny theatrical horror story filled with spooky campfire tales, buried secrets, and things that refuse to stay in the grave.
The production features a campfire-inspired, immersive seating experience, with themed ticket options that place audiences at different vantage points around the action.
Performances are October 9–11, 16–18, and 23–24 at the Burgdorff Center for the Performing Arts in Maplewood. Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 PM, Sundays at 3:00 PM, with special understudy performances October 17 and 24 at 2:00 PM.
Tickets and information HERE
Family Workshop: Proof of Existence: Artifacts made in community
Proof of Existence: Artifacts made in community
Join artist and Oakland Road Art Club founder Katey Darago for a month-long community artist residency exploring creativity, sculpture, and the possibilities of found materials. Through weekly workshops for tweens, teens, and families, participants will transform reclaimed and upcycled objects into imaginative works of art. Artwork created throughout the residency will come together in a collaborative community exhibition during Halloween weekend at The 1978 Maplewood Arts Center. No experience necessary—just bring your ideas and imagination!
Saturday Family Workshops (All ages welcome)
Saturdays 10/3, 10/10, 10/17, 10/24 from 12pm - 4pm
Families are invited to build imaginative sculptures using upcycled, reclaimed and found materials in a relaxed, open studio environment.
Each workshop begins with a thought-provoking prompt which every family is free to interpret in their own way.
The artwork created during these workshops will become part of a community exhibition during Halloween weekend. No experience necessary!
Katey Darago
Katey Darago is the founder of Oakland Road Art Club, a process-based maker studio in Maplewood where makers are encouraged to follow their curiosity, take creative risks, and make without instructions or expectations. Working primarily with upcycled, donated and second hand materials, she creates an environment where experimentation, imagination, and unconventional thinking are celebrated.
The Graveyard Girls
The Graveyard Girls
Stories can’t hurt you… This October, interACT Theatre Productions presents the East Coast Premiere of Tommy Jamerson’s The Graveyard Girls, a darkly funny theatrical horror story filled with spooky campfire tales, buried secrets, and things that refuse to stay in the grave.
The production features a campfire-inspired, immersive seating experience, with themed ticket options that place audiences at different vantage points around the action.
Performances are October 9–11, 16–18, and 23–24 at the Burgdorff Center for the Performing Arts in Maplewood. Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 PM, Sundays at 3:00 PM, with special understudy performances October 17 and 24 at 2:00 PM.
Tickets and information HERE
Teen & Tween Workshop: Proof of Existence: Artifacts made in community
Proof of Existence: Artifacts made in community
Join artist and Oakland Road Art Club founder Katey Darago for a month-long community artist residency exploring creativity, sculpture, and the possibilities of found materials. Through weekly workshops for tweens, teens, and families, participants will transform reclaimed and upcycled objects into imaginative works of art. Artwork created throughout the residency will come together in a collaborative community exhibition during Halloween weekend at The 1978 Maplewood Arts Center. No experience necessary—just bring your ideas and imagination!
Friday Night Workshops (Tweens & Teens)
Fridays 10/2, 10/9, 10/16, 10/23 and 10/30 from 7pm-10pm
These open-ended workshops invite tweens and teens to explore big ideas through sculpture using upcycled, reclaimed and found materials.
Each session begins with a creative invitation, and participants are encouraged to experiment and follow their own ideas.
Artwork created throughout the month will become part of a collaborative gallery exhibition during Halloween weekend. No experience necessary!
Katey Darago
Katey Darago is the founder of Oakland Road Art Club, a process-based maker studio in Maplewood where makers are encouraged to follow their curiosity, take creative risks, and make without instructions or expectations. Working primarily with upcycled, donated and second hand materials, she creates an environment where experimentation, imagination, and unconventional thinking are celebrated.
MAC Mic: Weekly Comedy Open Mic
MAC Mic: Weekly Comedy Open Mic
The Maplewood Division of Arts & Culture invites comedians and comedy lovers to MAC Mic, a free weekly comedy open mic where performers can test new material, sharpen their craft, and connect with the local comedy community.
MAC Mic is one of the first programs launched through the 2026 Request for Proposals (RFP) for the 1978 Maplewood Arts Center. Earlier this year, the Township sought creative proposals to activate the Arts Center with innovative, community-driven programming that celebrates artistic expression and expands cultural opportunities for residents. Selected through that initiative, MAC Mic transforms the Arts Center into a welcoming gathering place for local comedians, emerging performers, and audiences.
Hosted by Maplewood comedians Maribeth Theroux, Shannon Moffett, and Sibo, MAC Mic welcomes performers of all experience levels—from first-timers to seasoned comics.
When: Every Thursday
Performance Time: 7:00–8:30 PM (venue open until 9:00 PM)
Sign up for a 5-minute performance slot:
slotted.co/macmic
This program is presented by the Maplewood Division of Arts & Culture in partnership with NORK Comedy and The SOMA Network.
MAC Mic Guidelines
To ensure a respectful and enjoyable experience for everyone, please observe the following:
No alcohol, smoking, or vaping on the premises.
No recording, photography, or live-streaming during performances. (Performers may record or photograph their own set only.)
Please arrive on time and remain for the duration of the mic to support fellow performers.
All ages are welcome.
About the Comedy
MAC Mic is a space for comedians to experiment, take creative risks, and develop new material. Comedy often explores difficult subjects, includes strong language, and challenges perspectives. Audience members should expect content that may be provocative, unfiltered, or uncomfortable at times.
Likewise, performers are encouraged to explore and refine their material in good faith, understanding that comedy is an evolving art form and that respectful experimentation is part of the creative process.
Community Standards
While comedy often pushes boundaries, we ask all participants to keep these principles in mind:
Personal attacks directed at individuals in the room are not appropriate. This is an open mic, not a roast.
Strong language is common in comedy; however, excessive profanity, hate speech, or repeated use of slurs—even when self-referential—is discouraged.
Treat fellow performers, audience members, volunteers, and staff with respect, and help create an inclusive environment where everyone feels welcome to participate.
Follow our partners on Instagram
@macmiccomedy
@NORKcomedy
@theSOMAnetwork
@Siboisfunny
@assignedpaleatbirth
@maribeththeroux
Black Arms to Hold You Up: A History of Black Resistance with Author Ben Passmore
Black Arms to Hold You Up: A History of Black Resistance with Author Ben Passmore
Join the South Orange Maplewood Adult School and the Community Coalition on Race on Thursday, 10/8 at 7 PM at Columbia High School's Black Box Theater for a talk with award-winning political cartoonist Ben Passmore. His recent work, Black Arms to Hold You Up, is a lively graphic history of Black life in America. He is also the author of the ongoing comic book series Daygloayhole, as well as the Eisner Award-nominated and Ignatz Award-winning comic collection, Your Black Friend.
Date: Thursday, October 8, 2026
Time: 7-9 PM
Location: Columbia High School's Black Box Theater, 17 Parker Avenue, Maplewood, NJ
To register for this talk, please email schoolinfo@somadultschool.org.