Studio Tour SOMA - Artist Registration
Studio Tour SOMA - Artist Registration
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Durand-Hedden & CCR Present Juneteenth: A Celebration of Freedom
Durand-Hedden & CCR Present Juneteenth: A Celebration of Freedom
Maplewood Vintage Show
Maplewood Vintage Show
Vintage clothing and accessories, fine and costume jewelry, home décor, vintage art, glassware and tabletop, vintage collectibles and one-of-a-kind fine goods.
Free General Entry 12PM - 5PM
Early Access Entry 10AM - 12PM
Ticket Required For Early Access
Interact Theatre Productions Presents This Is Our Story
interACT Theatre Productions and Maplewood Arts & Culture proudly present "This is Our Story: A Coming Out Anthology."
Curated and written by Nicholas J. Clarey and Tommy Jamerson
This is Our Story: A Coming Out Anthology examines and celebrates the experiences of LGBTQ+ people of diverse backgrounds before, during, and after coming out, while examining the importance or unimportance of the act itself. Through the dramatic, comedic, and touching lens of real stories submitted by real people, playwrights Nicholas J. Clarey and Tommy Jamerson craft a series of vignettes, told through monologues and scenes, to bring these stories, struggles, celebrations, and triumphs to life on the stage.
June 19 & 20 @ 7:30PM
Woodland Great Hall
60 Woodland Road
Maplewood, NJ
Time To Be Determined
Celebrating Juneteenth with a 1978 Art Exhibition: The Things They Carried, The Stories They Told, Passions of the Unseen
Celebrating Juneteenth with a 1978 Art Exhibition: The Things They Carried, The Stories They Told, Passions of the Unseen
Throughout decades, domestic workers have been highly regarded, respected and admired for their skills, gifts and perseverance. Each of the six vignettes in this installation contain a bus ticket from various cities throughout the country and a purse surrounded by the items that a domestic worker might have carried or used to fulfill their chosen ambition. They passed down stories, some humorous, some sad, but all memorable. The vignettes do not represent any one person or specific decade. However, they do portray just a fraction of the passions embraced by domestic workers around the world.
Artist: Beverly McCutcheon
Curated by: Nette Forné Thomas
Free Event
Opening Reception: Friday, June 20 | 5 to 8PM
Additional Viewings on Saturday and Sunday | 2 - 4PM
6/21, 6/22, 6/28, 6/29, 7/5, 7/6, 7/12, 7/13
1978 Maplewood Arts Center
1978 Springfield Avenue
Maplewood, NJ
Juneteenth - A Freedom Celebration
Juneteenth - A Freedom Celebration
Join us at Flood’s Hill, South Orange, on Friday, June 20th, from 6:30–9:30 PM for a vibrant evening of live music, inspiring readings, amazing food trucks, and a dazzling fireworks show! Let’s come together to honor history, celebrate freedom, and uplift our community! Don’t miss this unforgettable night!
South Orange Downtown
MAPLEWOODSTOCK Music & Art Festival
MAPLEWOODSTOCK Music & Art Festival
Saturday, July 12 from 12pm - 10pm
Sunday, July 13 from 12pm - 9:30pm
Maplewood Memorial Park Amphitheater
More Info Maplewoodwoodstock.com
Cinema Ed Films Presents: Waiting for Aphrodite
Cinema Ed’s Films Presents: Waiting for Aphrodite
A private screening.
A short comedy to support film education, produced by LDR Creative & Cinema Ed Films. Talkback with cast & crew following the screening.
Wednesday, June 11th 2025
7:30PM- 9:00PM
The Woodland Parlor
60 Woodland Road
Maplewood, New Jersey
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North Jersey Pride Festival 2025
North Jersey Pride Festival 2025
The North Jersey Pride Festival is one of the largest family-friendly LGBTQ Pride celebrations in the tristate—and we are planning our biggest celebration yet in 2025!
Admission is free to this all-day community celebration, thanks to the generosity of our corporate sponsors. (Learn all about sponsorship!)
Live stage. Enjoy an incredible show featuring local and national talent (and all material is family-friendly!) Lineup coming soon!
Vendor court. More than 100 merchant vendors selling jewelry, art, crafts, clothing, and of course, plenty of rainbow gear! You'll also be able to learn more about the incredible nonprofits that advocate on behalf of the LGBTQ community. Apply to be a Vendor!
Large food court. Sample an eclectic buffet of delicious cuisine from local culinary artisans, and don't forget dessert—baked goods, frozen treats and lemonade for all! Apply to be a Food Vendor!
Rainbow Kids Zone. One more thing that makes North Jersey Pride special is our expansive and fun-for-all-ages kids area with fun inflatables for toddlers, challenging obstacle courses for older kids and giant slides for everyone! (Bracelets for inflatables are just $10 per child for all-day fun with a max of $20 per family.) Your kids will love our interactive Kids Stage featuring a new and exciting show every hour on the hour. The goal? Your kids will be too busy to bother you for hours!
Read more about this event here North Jersey Pride
Big Queer Youth Prom
BIG QUEER YOUTH PROM
Friday, June 6 | 7:30PM - 10PM
The Woodland Great Hall
60 Woodland Road
Maplewood, New Jersey
Open to students ages 14 - 19
Free Event
Bring your student identification
Come as you are!
Dance the night away - Music by DJ Jenn Jones.
Photo Op - Naki Studios.
Food and desserts served.
MAPSO Lavender Graduation
MAPSO LAVENDER GRADUATION 2025
Join us in celebrating the Lavender Graduation for LGBTQIA+ and allied high school seniors on Friday, June 6, 2025, at Columbia High School Auditorium. This annual event, part of June's Pride Month, honors the achievements and contributions of LGBTQIA+ students. Organized in partnership with South Orange, SOMSD, CHS Spectrum Club, and NJ Safe Schools Coalition, it's a reaffirmation of our commitment to inclusive, supportive environments amidst increased attacks on LGBTQIA+ rights.
Special guests will be announced for the ceremony, a response to the need for recognition and support underscored by local leaders. Graduates receive certificates, rainbow honor cords, and tassels. Open to all 2025 seniors; registration is necessary by May 30th.
The initiative, begun in 2017, highlights MAPSO's commitment to visibility and inclusion, reflecting nationwide efforts since the first Lavender Graduation in 1995 at the University of Michigan.
Community members are encouraged to attend and support our graduates at the graduation.
Friday, June 6 at 6PM
Columbia High School Auditorium
17 Parker Avenue
Maplewood, NJ
2025 High School Graduating Seniors, Please Register Here
MAPSO Lavender Graduation Press Release
MAPSO Equality March & Youth Pride Picnic
Join Us for the Vibrant Celebrations of MAPSO Equality March and Youth Pride Picnic in Maplewood, NJ!
Dust off your most colorful attire, grab your rainbow flags, and get ready to splash the town in every shade of Pride! This year, our community is thrilled to announce the much-anticipated MAPSO Equality March, followed by the joyous Youth Pride Picnic. Here’s everything you need to know to be part of the magic:
MAPSO Equality March
Date: Sunday, June 1, 2025
Time: 10:30 AM
Starting Point: Ricalton Square, Maplewood, NJ
Ending Point: Town Hall, Maplewood, NJ
Gather your friends, family, and neighbors to march with pride and show your support for the LGBTQ+ community. This year's route from Ricalton Square to Maplewood Town Hall promises an outburst of colors, love, and unity. Pridefully decorate your signs, bikes, strollers, pets, and of course, yourself! Let's make this march unforgettable by showcasing the vibrant spectrum of love that defines our community.
Youth Pride Picnic
Date: Sunday, June 1, 2025
Time: 12:30 PM
Location: The Gazebo, 1688 Springfield Ave., Maplewood, NJ
After the exhilaration of the march, join us for a relaxing and fun-filled Youth Pride Picnic at The Gazebo. This is a perfect moment to wind down, relish some delicious picnic food, and enjoy the company of friends and allies in a beautiful outdoor setting. Expect games, music, and an abundance of rainbow-themed goodies to keep the festive spirit alive.
So mark your calendars, prep your most festive pride gear, and get ready to be part of an unforgettable celebration of love, acceptance, and pride in Maplewood. Let's come together as a community to stand proud and loud in support of LGBTQ+ rights and visibility.
Be proud. Be loud. Be there.
Spread the word, spread the love, and let’s make this Pride one for the history books!
Maplewood Arts & Culture Presents: Shalom Festival
Maplewood Arts & Culture Presents: Shalom Festival
Jewish Dance Troupe, Face Painting, Traditional Food and More!
Free Event
DJ playing contemporary pop and rock by Jewish artists (Bob Dylan etc.). All lyrics were pre screened to be child appropriate.
NY Jewish Dancers. This is a professional troupe doing a variety of traditional Jewish dance. They have performed in major parades and events in the Northeast for decades.
Food: a variety of Sephardi and Ashkenazi Jewish dishes: bourekas, pargiyot, fasolia, fritada, tavados, kugel, Jewish Italian kugel etc.
Sunday May 25 from 12:30PM - 3:30PM
The Woodland Great Hall
60 Woodland Road
Maplewood, New Jersey
Olmsted and the Hudson River School - Art in Landscape
Durand-Hedden Presents: Olmsted and the Hudson River School - Art in Landscape
Holi Festival
Holi Festival - AAPI Heritage Month 2025
Celebrate HoliFestNJ
Join SOMA Cross Cultural Works (CCW) in partnership with the Maplewood Division of Arts & Culture for a vibrant celebration of Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month with Holi – the Festival of Colors.
Holi is a joyful and ancient Indian festival that marks the arrival of spring, the triumph of good over evil, and above all, the celebration of love in all its forms. It’s a time when communities come together in an explosion of color, laughter, and connection.
At HoliFestNJ, everyone is invited to join the fun! People playfully throw colored powder at one another, dance to music, and revel in the spirit of unity. Traditionally, Holi breaks down all barriers—young or old, rich or poor—everyone joins in the celebration.
Saturday, May 17 | 11AM - 1PM
Maplewood Memorial Park Amphitheater
Maplewood, NJ
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SOMA Cross Cultural Works
Maplewood Film Society and Maplewood Arts & Culture Present A Film Screening & Discussion: Wild At Heart - A David Lynch Tribute
Maplewood Film Society and Maplewood Arts & Culture Present A Film Screening & Discussion: Wild At Heart - A David Lynch Tribute
Join the Maplewood Film Society for a special one-night only celebration of director David Lynch.
Featuring an exclusive screening his film, Wild at Heart, starring Nicholas Cage, Laura Dern, Willem Defoe and Isabella Rossellini. This film is not available on any streaming platform so don't miss your chance to see it on a big screen with all your friends.
After the film, a panel of writers and film aficionados will discuss the making of Wild at Heart and Lynch's impact on 1990s culture.
Special Guests:
After the film, we’ll have a conversation with Fredrick Elmes, Wild at Heart’s director of photography who also worked with David Lynch on Erasure Head, and Blue Velvet, as well as many other great American Indie films. Helmes was the recipient of the 2020 American Society of Cinematography Lifetime Achievement Awards. Also joining us will be New York magazine writer Zach Schonfeld and author of How Coppola Became Cage.
Door Prizes:
Audience members dressed as their favorite Lynch character will be eligible for special door prizes.
Free Popcorn and Water
Friday, May 16 at 7:30PM - Doors open at 6:30
The Woodland Great Hall
60 Woodland Road
Maplewood, New Jersey
Under 17 not permitted without a parent or guardian
Buy Tickets Here
Read More About The Maplewood Film Society Here
The Strollers Present: In Your Dreams
The Strollers Present: In Your Dreams
A Community Variety Show
Friday and Saturday, May 16 & 17 @ 7 PM
Sunday, May 18 at 2 PM
Burgdorff Theater
10 Durand Road
Maplewood, NJ 07040
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Django a Gogo Music Festival - Stephane Wrembel Band + Special guests Aurore Violqué and Nick Driscoll
Django a Gogo Music Festival - Stephane Wrembel Band + Special guests Aurore Violqué and Nick Driscoll
Saturday, May 10 @ 8:00 pm
The Woodland in Maplewood, NJ
Stephane Wrembel Band + Special guests Aurore Violqué and Nick Driscoll
Stephane Wrembel and Josh Kaye on guitar, Ari Folman-Cohen on bass, Nick Anderson on drums plus French violinist, Aurore Violqué, and Nick Driscoll on woodwinds.
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Django a Gogo Music Festival - The Night of Gypsies with Simba Baumgartner, Antoine Boyer & special guest, Sam Farthing
Django a Gogo Music Festival - The Night of Gypsies with Simba Baumgartner, Antoine Boyer & special guest, Sam Farthing
Thursday, May 8 @ 8 pm
The Woodland in Maplewood, NJ
The Night of Gypsies with Simba Baumgartner, Antoine Boyer & special guest, Sam Farthing
This special night will be led by French guitarists Simba Baumgartner (Django Reinhardt’s great grandson) and Antoine Boyer along with Stephane Wrembel and David Gastine on guitar, Frank Anastasio on bass and Nick Anderson on drums.
They will be joined by the Baltimore-based guitarist, Sam Farthing, a rising star in the world of gypsy jazz, celebrating the release of his debut CD, Swing 25. The recording, which features Farthing on all the instrumentation, is a mix of original compositions and select covers.
Django a Gogo Music Festival - Django New Orleans
Django a Gogo Music Festival - Django New Orleans
Wednesday, May 7 @ 8 pm
The Woodland in Maplewood, NJ
Django New Orleans
Stephane Wrembel and Josh Kaye on guitar, Adrien Chevalier on violin, Steven Duffy on tuba, David Langlois on percussion/washboard, Nick Driscoll on tenor sax/clarinet, Joe Boga on trumpet, Scott Kettner on drums, and Sarah King on vocals. The group celebrates the iconic guitarist and composer Django Reinhardt by blending the traditional sounds of New Orleans brass and percussion with the enchanting “Jazz Manouche” guitar style. From swing to second lines, this ensemble offers a truly magical night of music. Advance CDs of the new recording, Django New Orleans II: Hors Série, will be available ONLY at the two Django New Orleans shows presented during Django a Gogo….this one and May 9 at Symphony Space! The official release date is TBA.
Django New Orleans 2023
Listen To Your Mother
Listen To Your Mother
North Jersey Listen to Your Mother is part of a national series of live readings about motherhood. Performed on-stage by the authors themselves, each story takes the audience on a well-crafted journey that celebrates and validates motherhood (in all of its complexity, diversity, and humor). Playing at The Woodland May 3 & 4. Tix available here.
Saturday, May 3 at 2 PM and 7 PM
Sunday, May 4 at 2 PM
The Woodland Great Hall
60 Woodland Road
Maplewood, NJ
Maplewood Community Band
Maplewood Community Music Presents: A Spring Concert From A to G
Tuesday, April 29, 2025
7:30–8:30 p.m.
The Woodland Great Hall
60 Woodland Road
Maplewood, New Jersey
The evening’s music will cater to audiences of all ages, featuring selections including Bugler’s Holiday by Leroy Anderson, Crazy for You Overture by George and Ira Gershwin, and Firebird Suite Finale by Igor Stravinsky.
The Maplewood Concert Band is under the musical direction of Michael Jedwabnik, Conductor, and Ginny Johnston, Associate Conductor.
This concert is made possible in part by a grant from The Maplewood Foundation and the generous support of the Maplewood Division of Arts & Culture and the Maplewood Community Services Department.
Admission is always free, and donations are always appreciated.
For more information about Maplewood Community Music or to inquire about joining the Maplewood Concert Band, please visit our website at maplewoodcommunitymusic.org or email us at maplewoodcommunitymusic@gmail.com.
HabibiFest NJ
HabibiFest NJ
Sunday, April 27
The Woodland
60 Woodland Road
Maplewood, NJ
Free Event
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Earth & Water Art Exhibition - Opening Garden State Art Weekend
Community Workshops April 24 - April 27
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Community Workshops April 24 - April 27 ●
Earth & Water Art Exhibition - Opening Garden State Art Weekend
Free Event
Opening Reception: Thursday, April 24 | 5-8PM
Earth & Water is a solo exhibition of work by Lauren Rosenthal McManus. McManus’s drawings, installations, and community-based projects combine geospatial data and site-specific pigments to emphasize the innate beauty and universal importance of freshwater systems. These works spark a deepened sense of place through the reconsideration of community boundaries and notions of home.
During Garden State Art Weekend, visitors of all ages are invited to participate in creating a collaborative map of the Rahway River Watershed, where 1978 Maplewood Arts Center is located. Join us in painting an ecological patchwork of earth colors gathered in the landscapes through which these waters flow—a reminder of our collective responsibility to care for one another and for the river on which we depend.
Artist Bio:
Lauren Rosenthal McManus’s watershed maps reframe the boundaries that define community. Her work is held in several institutional collections, including the Nurture Nature Center, the Charlotte Museum of History, and the Bank of America Collection. McManus has received grants from Together North Jersey's Vibrant Places Program and Delaware Wild and Scenic to support flood resilience and watershed education projects, and has been awarded residencies from the University of Colorado and McColl Center. She holds a BFA from Washington University in St. Louis and an MFA from the University of North Carolina in Chapel Hill, where she was an urban livability fellow. She currently lives and works in Lambertville, New Jersey, where she has served on both the Environmental Commission and Resilience Team.
Opening Reception Thursday, April 24 | 5 - 8 PM
Additional Viewing Days:
Friday, April 25 | 5 - 8 PM
Every Saturday and Sunday, 2 - 4 PM
April 26, 27, May 3, 4, 10, 11, 17, 18
1978 Maplewood Arts Center
1978 Springfield Avenue
Maplewood, New Jersey
Please note: The Community Workshops will only take place from April 24 - April 27.
RSVP Recommended for Community Workshop
Press Release
Lauren McManus Website
interACT Theater Presents Guys and Dolls
interACT Theater Productions Presents Guys and Dolls
Based on a story and characters by Damon Runyon with music and lyrics by Frank Loesser. Book by Jo Swerling and Abe Burrows.
April 11, 12, 18, 19, 25, & 26 @ 7:30PM
April 12, 13, 19 & 26 @ 3:00PM
Durand-Hedden Presents Dendrochronology: The Stories in the Wood
Durand-Hedden Presents Dendrochronology: The Stories in the Wood
A talk with Dendrochronologist Michael Cuba.
Sun, Apr 06 | 1 - 4PM | Presentation is at 1:15PM
Free event
Durand-Hedden House & Garden
523 Ridgewood Road
Maplewood, NJ
RSVP HERE
Durand-Hedden Presents CHS Accomplishing Artists
Durand-Hedden Presents CHS Accomplishing Artists
Durand-Hedden Carriage House
Sunday, April 6 | 1 - 4PM
Free Event
Durand-Hedden For More Information
Also on this date Durand-Hedden presents Dendrochronolgy: Stories Inside the Wood at 1:15pm
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Transgender Day of Visibility Rally
Transgender Day of Visibility Rally
Join us Monday, March 31st for International Transgender Day of Visibility (TDOV), a day dedicated to celebrating transgender people and raising awareness about the discrimination they face.
Let’s rally in support of transgender rights and justice! Trans Rights are Human Rights. All are welcome.
Monday, March 31 @ 6PM
Jerry Ryan Plaza at Town Hall
574 Valley Street
Maplewood, NJ
Celebrating Women's History Month - Lydia Johnson Dance and Maplewood Arts & Culture Present Afternoon Dances
In Celebration of Women’s History Month
Lydia Johnson Dance and Maplewood Arts & Culture Present Afternoon Dances
Featuring dances by LJD’s professional dance company, The LJD Student Company, and CHS Special Dancers.
Free Event, Donations Accepted.
Read The Press Release Here
Lydia Johnson Dance School
Lydia Johnson Dance on Instagram
CHS Special Dancers on Instagram
Sunday, March 23 at 3 PM
The Woodland Great Hall
60 Woodland Road
Maplewood, NJ
JUST LIKE A GIRL* Art Exhibition
JUST LIKE A GIRL* ART EXHIBITION
Just Like A Girl*, a collaborative exhibition at 1978 Maplewood Arts Center in celebration of Women’s History Month. The exhibition, running from March 15 - April 6, 2025, aims to challenge stereotypes and showcase the creativity, strength, and vision of young female artists.
The exhibition aims to explore and redefine the phrase Just Like A Girl* through their art—flipping outdated narratives and demonstrating the power, resilience, and brilliance of girls in the creative world.
We look forward to celebrating the creative voices of young female artists and redefining what it means to make art Just Like A Girl!*
*All artists are female or identify as female or non-binary. All artists are between the ages of 10 and 20.
Free Event
Opening Reception Saturday March 15 From 2PM - 5PM
Urban Cone Ice Cream for sale
Light Refreshments Provided
Additional Viewing Days: 3/16, 3/22, 3/23, 3/29, 3/30, 4/5, 4/6 | 2 - 4PM
1978 Maplewood Arts Center
1978 Springfield Avenue
Maplewood, NJ
Works of Art
Pictures from Opening Reception
The Strollers Present: The Colored Museum & An Art Exhibit in Collaboration with The Newark Museum of Art
March 23 Matinee Added at 2PM
The Strollers Present: The Colored Museum & An Art Exhibit in Collaboration with The Newark Museum of Art
Friday & Saturday March 14, 15, 21, 22 at 8 PM | Doors open at 7 PM to view art display
Sunday March 16 & March 23 at 2 PM | Doors open at 1 PM to view art display
Burgdorff Theater
10 Durand Road
Maplewood, NJ
Meet and Greet after the Opening Night Performance.
This show will feature an exciting collaboration with THE NEWARK MUSEUM OF ART showcasing the remarkable works of artists of color and from other underrepresented communities - on display before the show in The Burgdorff Community Room - Doors open one hour before showtime to view the art display.
Read The Press Release Here:
Discount tickets available but you must call box office at 973-761-8453 to arrange for them - $5 off any ticket (regular, senior, student) if purchased in groups of 10 or more.
Buy Tickets Here
The Strollers
Durand-Hedden Presents First Lady: The Untold Power of Edith Wilson, a talk with author Rebecca Boggs Roberts
Celebrating Women’s HIstory Month
Durand-Hedden Presents First Lady: The Untold Power of Edith Wilson, a talk with author Rebecca Boggs Roberts
Author Rebecca Boggs Roberts will discuss the subject of her book, "Untold Power: The Fascinating Rise and Complex Legacy of First Lady Edith Wilson."
RSVP
Sunday, March 9
1 - 2:30PM at The Woodland Parlor
60 Woodland Road
Maplewood, NJ
2:45 - 4PM Reception at The Durand-Hedden House
523 Ridgewood Road
Maplewood, NJ
Achieve Foundation Spring Fundraiser: A Night to Achieve
Achieve Foundation Spring Fundraiser: A Night to Achieve
The Achieve Foundation invites everyone in the community to boogie down to The Woodland on Friday, March 7th at 7PM as we bring in the funk and bring in the funds for programs that support students and educators across our school district. Music from Essex Funk Collective (the stellar intergenerational local band comprised of several SOMSD alumni/parents) will get you dancing, and a delicious buffet dinner will be provided by Celebrated Food. Tickets are $75/person or $125/couple and are on sale now. [Note: special discounted pricing of $50/ticket is available for all SOMSD staff members.]
Fundraising efforts will include an online auction, which goes live March 5th (and you don't have to be present to bid on items and support Achieve). Thanks for Achieving With Us!
Ramadan Moon Lighting
Ramadan Moon Lighting
Come celebrate the first night of the festive month of Ramadan with friends and neighbors.
The moon will be lit at sunset and will remain lit for the month of Ramadan.
Refreshments and kids activities will be available for all.
Sunday, February 28 | 5PM
Springfield Avenue Gazebo
1688 Springfield Avenue
Maplewood, NJ
Harambee Chamber Orchestra Presents Jubilee - A Celebration of Great Black Composers
In Celebration of Black History Month
Harambee Chamber Orchestra Presents Jubilee - A Celebration of Great Black Composers
An enlightening and inspiring selection of great music, featuring The Silk City Jazz Collective, Harambee Chamber Orchestra, and Leonieke and the Hands of Time with Leonike Scheuble on keys, Nick Scheuble on Drums and Chuggy Carter on percussion.
Thursday, Feb 27 at 7PM
Woodland Great Hall
60 Woodland Road
Maplewood, NJ
Sponsored by Maplewood Arts & Culture and Harambee Chamber Orchestra
Complete Listing of Black History Month 2025 Events
Maplewood Chili Cookoff
The Maplewood Chili Cookoff
Save The Date - More Info Coming Soon
Sunday, February 23 | 2PM - 5:30PM
The Woodland
60 Woodland Road
Maplewood, NJ
Tickets on sale Feb 1
The Maplewood Chil Cookoff Website
All proceeds benefit the MEND hunger relief network of Essex County.