Interact Theatre Productions Presents: 9 to 5 The Musical
Interact Theatre Productions Presents: 9 to 5 The Musical
ABOUT THE SHOW
Pushed to the boiling point, three female coworkers concoct a plan to get even with the sexist, egotistical, lying, hypocritical bigot they call their boss. In a hilarious turn of events, Violet, Judy and Doralee live out their wildest fantasy – giving their boss the boot! While Hart remains "otherwise engaged," the women give their workplace a dream makeover, taking control of the company that had always kept them down. Hey, a girl can scheme, can't she?
Performance Dates:
April 17, April 18, April 24, April 25, May 1, May 2 @ 7:30pm
April 19, April 26 @ 3pm
Burgdorff Center For The Performing Arts
60 Durand Road
Maplewood, NJ
Holi Festival 2026
Holi Festival - AAPI Heritage Month 2026
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 9 | 1PM - 3PM
Maplewood Memorial Park Amphitheater
Maplewood, NJ
Purchase Tickets Here
SOMA Cross Cultural Works
Words Bookstore Presents: The Things We Never Say With Author Elizabeth Strout
Words Bookstore Presents: The Things We Never Say With Author Elizabeth Strout
Django À Gogo Guitar Camp
Django À Gogo Guitar Camp
The Woodland and other venues
Django Á Gogo Guitar Camp offers a one-of-a-kind learning experience celebrating Django Reinhardt’s legacy. Open to all skill levels, the camp features world-class musicians teaching in intimate settings. With hands-on instruction, ensemble work, and personalized guidance, enrollment is limited to 40 students for maximum connection and growth.
Morning and afternoon sessions are held primarily at The Woodland and other local venues and includes tickets to the show. Registration includes lunch, coffee and other refreshments, and snacks.
INSTRUCTORS: STEPHANE WREMBEL, ANGELO DEBARRE, SERGE CAMPS, FRANK ANASTASIO, GISMO GRAF, SEBASTIEN FELIX
Instructors:
Stephane Wrembel is one of the world’s most highly regarded guitarists, renowned for his mastery of the style of legendary composer Django Reinhardt. Originally from France, Wrembel has toured internationally and released more than 20 albums. His original compositions have been featured in Midnight in Paris (“Bistro Fada”), Vicky Cristina Barcelona (“Big Brother”), and Rifkin’s Festival (original score). Midnight in Paris received the Grammy® Award for Best Compilation Soundtrack.
Gismo Graf is one of Europe’s leading contemporary gypsy jazz guitarists, carrying forward the Django Reinhardt tradition with dazzling technique and modern flair. Born into a musical Sinti family in Germany, Graf began performing professionally at a young age and has toured internationally to critical acclaim. His fiery solos, rhythmic precision, and charismatic stage presence make him a standout voice in today’s acoustic jazz scene.
Sébastien Félix is a French guitarist celebrated for his elegant touch, expressive phrasing, and deep roots in the gypsy jazz tradition. A versatile performer and collaborator, Félix brings both technical mastery and emotional nuance to the stage. His playing reflects a profound respect for classic swing while embracing a fresh, contemporary sensibility.
Angelo Debarre is a world-renowned gypsy jazz guitarist whose fiery, authentic style has made him one of the foremost torchbearers of the Django Reinhardt legacy. Born in France to a Manouche family, Debarre is revered for his blistering technique, soulful expression, and commanding rhythm. With numerous acclaimed recordings and decades of international touring, he remains a defining figure in modern gypsy jazz.
Serge Camps is a respected French guitarist known for his refined musicianship and deep connection to the gypsy jazz tradition. A longtime collaborator with leading figures of the Django Reinhardt legacy, Camps combines rhythmic precision with lyrical improvisation and a warm acoustic tone. His playing reflects both authenticity and sophistication, making him a sought-after performer on international jazz stages.
For more information and to register for the guitar camp, please visit Djangoagogo.com.
Django À Gogo 2026 - Stephane Wrembel’s Django New Orleans
Django À Gogo 2026 - Stephane Wrembel’s Django New Orleans
Maplewood resident Stephane Wrembel is one of the world’s most highly regarded guitarists, renowned for his mastery of the style of legendary composer Django Reinhardt. Originally from France, Wrembel has toured internationally and released more than 20 albums. His original compositions have been featured in Midnight in Paris (“Bistro Fada”), Vicky Cristina Barcelona (“Big Brother”), and Rifkin’s Festival (original score). Midnight in Paris received the Grammy® Award for Best Compilation Soundtrack.
Django New Orleans is a 9-piece specialty group fusing New Orleans brass and rhythms with the spellbinding guitar style of “Jazz Manouche.”
Django New Orleans includes: Stephane Wrembel and Josh Kaye on guitar, Adrien Chevalier on violin, Steven Duffy on sousaphone, Maplewood resident Scott Kettner on drums, David Langlois on washboard, Nick Driscoll on sax/clarinet, Joe Boga on trumpet and Sarah King on vocals. Plus, expect special guests!
The group’s latest release, Django New Orleans II: Hors-Série, was released in November of 2025 to rave reviews. Hors-Série offers fresh interpretations of timeless classics, alongside two brand-new original compositions by Wrembel—including his debut as a vocalist.
For more information and to purchase ticket, please visit Djangoagogo.com.
Django À Gogo 2026 - Stephane Wrembel & Special Guests
Django À Gogo 2026 - Stephane Wrembel Band + special guests
Maplewood resident Stephane Wrembel is one of the world’s most highly regarded guitarists, renowned for his mastery of the style of legendary composer Django Reinhardt. Originally from France, Wrembel has toured internationally and released more than 20 albums. His original compositions have been featured in Midnight in Paris (“Bistro Fada”), Vicky Cristina Barcelona (“Big Brother”), and Rifkin’s Festival (original score). Midnight in Paris received the Grammy® Award for Best Compilation Soundtrack.
This show will present the Stephane Wrembel Band with Stephane accompanied by Josh Kaye on guitar and oud, Ari Folman-Cohen on bass, Nick Anderson on drums. Special guests Jean-Michel Pilc on piano, Nick Driscoll on clarinet and saxophone, and Gismo Graf, Sebastien Felix and Angelo Debarre on guitar.
Jean-Michel Pilc is a virtuosic French jazz pianist known for his fearless improvisation, deep lyricism, and dynamic stage presence. A former professor at Berklee College of Music and the Manhattan School of Music, Pilc has performed and recorded with jazz greats including Michael Brecker, Roy Haynes, and Chris Potter. His playing seamlessly blends swing, classical influences, and spontaneous invention, making every performance a fresh and engaging musical conversation.
Gismo Graf is one of Europe’s leading contemporary gypsy jazz guitarists, carrying forward the Django Reinhardt tradition with dazzling technique and modern flair. Born into a musical Sinti family in Germany, Graf began performing professionally at a young age and has toured internationally to critical acclaim. His fiery solos, rhythmic precision, and charismatic stage presence make him a standout voice in today’s acoustic jazz scene.
Sébastien Félix is a French guitarist celebrated for his elegant touch, expressive phrasing, and deep roots in the gypsy jazz tradition. A versatile performer and collaborator, Félix brings both technical mastery and emotional nuance to the stage. His playing reflects a profound respect for classic swing while embracing a fresh, contemporary sensibility.
Angelo Debarre is a world-renowned gypsy jazz guitarist whose fiery, authentic style has made him one of the foremost torchbearers of the Django Reinhardt legacy. Born in France to a Manouche family, Debarre is revered for his blistering technique, soulful expression, and commanding rhythm. With numerous acclaimed recordings and decades of international touring, he remains a defining figure in modern gypsy jazz.
For more information and to purchase tickets, please visit Djangoagogo.com.
Music for Kids - Wiggle and Whistle!
Music for Kids - Wiggle and Whistle!
An interactive exploration of music, geared toward children up to 10 years old and their younger siblings. Drop In
May 16 - Wiggle and Whistle!
Emily Eagen and Spiff Wiegland are a duo of musical inventors whil will get everyone movin’ and groovin’ as you dance, try out some unusual instruments, and whistle along with one-man band Spiff and international whistling champion Emily.
More Info Coming Soon
Two sessions
Saturday, May 16
10am - 11am
11:30am - 12:30pm
Maplewood Memorial Library
Vic DeLuca Community Room
Haitian Flag Day Raising
Haitian Flag Day Raising
Please join us in celebration of Haitian Flag Day for the raising of the Haitian Flag.
There will be guest speakers, food and music.
Saturday, May 16 at 4PM
Jerry Ryan Plaza at Town Hall
574 Valley Street
Maplewood, NJ
The Maplewood Strollers Present: Much Ado About Nothing
The Maplewood Strollers Present: Much Ado About Nothing
A tale of two courtships as dastardly villains are challenged by comical officers, and honor and desire collide to create much ado about laughter and love. Love , deception, and a merry war of words abound in this popular comedy by the one and only “the Bard of Avon” himself, William Shakespeare.
Performances:
Friday, May 15 at 8 PM
Saturday, May 16 at 8 PM
Sunday, May 17 at 2 PM
Friday, May 22 at 8 PM
Saturday, May 23 at 8 PM
Buy Tickets Here
Shalom Festival
Shalom Festival
Held annually during Jewish-American heritage Month and brought to you by the Township of Maplewood, Village of South Orange, Maplewood Arts & Culture and the SOMA Jewish Cultural Affairs Committee, Shalom Festival is a family-friendly, community-wide celebration of the great breadth of Jewish-American culture, heritage and life. Everyone is invited to join us for an afternoon of great food, music, dancing, schmoozing and fun, featuring our special guests DJ Lou and the renowned New York Jewish Dancers.
Shalom Festival is an inclusive cultural event open to the whole community. All are welcome to come and enjoy:
A genre-spanning playlist of pop, rock, contemporary and traditional music by Jewish artists
Grilled fare provided by Israeli-American BBQ maestros
Delicious baked treats, Mizrachi and Sephardi delicacies and traditional Jewish nosherei
Kosher-style Community potluck*Potluck Signup: https://mochigather.com/event/shalom-festival-2026-31eny9
At 1:30 there will be a special presentation of traditional Jewish dancing from the New York Jewish Dancers (www.mazaltovshow.com)
*Kindly avoid bringing pork, non-fish seafood or mixed meat-dairy dishes, but don’t worry if your kitchen isn’t kosher enough!
Event: Shalom Festival, a celebration of Jewish cultural contributions to America
Presented by: SOMA Jewish Cultural Affairs Committee
For: All of our friends in South Orange, Maplewood and neighboring towns
Sunday, May 24 from 12:30 pm to 3:30 pm
The Woodland Great Hall
60 Woodland Road
Maplewood, NJ
Free Event
Raga Sangeet Creative and Maplewood Arts & Culture Present When Ragas Bloom: Spring Comes Alive in Music
Raga Sangeet Creative and Maplewood Arts & Culture Present When Ragas Bloom: Spring Comes Alive in Music
When Ragas Bloom
Samarth Nagarkar Khyal Ensemble
Vocalist Samarth Nagarkar brings his ensemble to the Burgdorff Center for the Performing Arts for an evening of Hindustani classical music centered on the theme of spring. Through a selection of ragas traditionally associated with the season, the program traces the unfolding of melody, mood, and improvisation in the Khyal tradition.
Nagarkar is joined by Rigved Deshpande (tabla) and Rohan Prabhudesai (harmonium), artists recognized for their nuanced and responsive accompaniment. The performance will also feature a special guest artist, offering an additional artistic dimension to the evening.
Presented by Raga Sangeet Creative in partnership with the Maplewood Division of Arts & Culture.
Sunday, May 31 at 7PM
Burgdorff Theater
10 Durand Road
Maplewood, NJ
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Samarth Nagarkar Website
Music for Kids - Bring Storytime to Life Through Music!
Music for Kids - Bring Storytime to Life Through Music!
An interactive exploration of music, geared toward children up to 10 years old and their younger siblings. Drop In
June 13 - Bring Storytime to Life Through Music!
Sing, move, chant, and imagine with teaching artist Katie Willey as you learn and perform a musical soundtrack to accompany a children’s book.
More Info Coming Soon
Two sessions
Saturday, June 13
10am - 11am
11:30am - 12:30pm
Maplewood Memorial Library
Vic DeLuca Community Room
Troublemakers by Deric Carner
In Celebration of Pride Month
Maplewood Arts and Culture Presents:
Troublemakers by Deric Carner
Deric Carner: Troublemakers presents a lineup of gap-mouthed, hole-eyed sculptural faces that are loud, strange, and absolutely not here to behave. Shaped by a life spent moving between cultures and countries, Carner's work explores queer identity and what it means to never quite fit anywhere. In his words: "that experience of displacement mirrors how queer identity has felt to me: always negotiating context, always deciding which parts of myself can be visible and which need to stay protected.”
Community Participation: Visitors are invited to create their own masks and reflect on their relationship between inner identity and outward presentation. These contributions will become part of the exhibition displayed on the gallery walls at the 1978 Maplewood Arts Center.
Opening Reception 6/13/26 | 2PM - 5PM
Light Refreshments
On view Saturdays and Sundays
6/14, 6/20, 6/21, 6/27, 6/28 | 2PM - 5PM
1978 Maplewood Arts Center
1978 Springfield Avenue
Maplewood, New Jersey
Deric Carner Website
HabibiFest NJ 2026
HabibiFest NJ 2026
FREE EVENT
Come celebrate the sounds, flavors and arts of the Arab world. There will be live performances, food, shopping, kids activities, and a tea tent.
It's all vibes. And free. Bring your family!
Sunday, April 26th from 12-5 pm
The Woodland
60 Woodland Road
Maplewood, NJ
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Music for Kids - Sing with Strings!
Music for Kids - Sing with Strings!
An interactive exploration of music, geared toward children up to 10 years old and their younger siblings. Drop In
April 25 - Sing with Strings!
Join teaching artist/bassist Lizzie Burns and violinist/vocalist Christina Courtin and discover all the ways we can sing together and through instruments.
More Info Here
Two sessions
Saturday, April 25
10am - 11am
11:30am - 12:30pm
Maplewood Memorial Library
Vic DeLuca Community Room
Windows for Women Artist Reception
Windows for Women Artist Reception
Maplewood Memorial Library
51 Baker Street, Maplewood, NJ
Thursday, April 23, 2026
7pm-8pm
Did you miss the Windows for Women exhibit in Maplewood Village & Springfield Ave in March?
Do you see it but want more?
Would you like to see a collection of works by these artists in one location?
Are you interested in meeting and speaking with the creators of these works?
If you answered yes to any of these questions, this is the event you want on your calendar.
The Windows for Women Salute installed by: Maria Savidis-Markatos, Jill Vondervor and Elaine Wladyga
Music by acoustic guitarist Steve Jones.
Maplewood Arts & Culture Presents: Art From The Earth
Celebrating Earth Day & Garden State Art Weekend Maplewood Arts & Culture Presents: Art From The Earth
Featured Artists:
Wendy Bellermann,Karis Takaki, & Michelle Kurlan
Opening Sunday April 19th from 11am to 5pm with talk & workshop by Wendy Bellermann at 12pm & 3pm. Light refreshments
On View April 25 & April 26 from 2pm to 5pm
Wendy Bellermann Workshop:
Sign Up For A Workshop Here
Step back 30,000 years and unleash your inner cave artist! In this hands-on, joy-filled workshop, you’ll discover the fascinating history of prehistoric cave art, watch raw stone and clay transform into rich, earthy pigments, and then dive in yourself—mixing, painting, and playing just like our ancient ancestors. Adults and kids alike will get messy, creative, and inspired as they create their own pieces and join forces to bring a living “cave wall” to life. It’s part history, part science, and all imagination—come ready to get your hands dirty and your creativity roaring!
Celebrate Earth Day with an immersive art show honoring the beauty and power of natural materials! This lively, family-friendly art show highlights how art can grow straight from the earth itself, featuring Wendy Bellermann’s bold, modern cave-style paintings made with real stone and clay pigments, alongside Karis Tataki’s beautifully layered pieces created with earth pigments, soy milk, plant-based colors, and minerals. Full of rich textures and natural color, the show invites visitors of all ages to explore, imagine, and connect with the wonders of the natural world in a fun and meaningful way.
Adding to the fun, Wendy will lead engaging, hands-on workshops where children and adults can learn about the history of cave art, see how natural pigments are made, and create their own “cave art” using safe, non-toxic materials—making it a joyful, creative way for all ages to connect with the earth.
Sign Up For A Workshop Here
Read The Press Release Here
Maplewood Division of Arts & Culture Presents: Ugo & Maxine Giannini
Film Trailer
Ugo’s War Sketches & His Contemporary Works Post-War
Maxine’s Works
Maplewood Division of Arts & Culture Presents: Ugo & Maxine Giannini
Both Events Take Place April 18 at The Woodland
Art Exhibition at 5PM | Film Screening at 7PM (doors open 6:30PM)
Art Exhibition is free
Tickets for the film are $7.00
Purchase Tickets For Film Screening Here
Tickets can be purchased at door but it is recommended to purchase them before the day of the show.
Art Exhibition
Ugo & Maxine: Art, Love, & War: An exhibition featuring select works by Ugo during his time serving in the war as well as his more contemporary work post-war. Maxine’s work will also be displayed with featured pieces such as her first painting when she attended art school and many other portraits.
Art Exhibition - April 18
The Woodland Parlor | 5PM
Free Event
Film Screening
Ugo Giannini: An Artist at War
By Steve Nemsick
Film Screening Synopsis:
After her husband Ugo Giannini dies, Maxine Giannini finally enters his closed art studio and discovers carefully preserved letters and drawings from his service during World War Two. Among the drawings, the only known D-Day sketches from that fateful day on Bloody Omaha Beach. For the next 30 years, Maxine dedicates her life to sharing the legacy of Ugo, an artist that went to war.
Directed by Steve Nemsick:
Award winning filmmaker Steve Nemsick has traveled the world with his camera filming war refugees performing Shakespeare in Bosnia, Tokyo bikers, California skaters, rape victims raising families in a garbage dump in Mexico, war Veterans and many others across 6 continents.
The film screening at The Woodland will be followed by a conversation with Steve Nemsick & Maxine Giannini.
Film Screening -April 18
The Woodland Great Hall | 7PM (Doors open at 6:30PM)
Ticketed Event $7.00
Purchase Tickets For Film Screening Here
Both Ugo and Maxine have Newark roots, making this art exhibition and film screening especially meaningful. Ugo taught at Caldwell College and most of the music for the film was composed by two of Maxine's former piano students, Adam and Ben Kaplan of Maplewood!
Read More About The Film Here
Read More About Kaplan Bros Music Here
Read The Village Green Press Release Here
Transgender Day of Visibility
Transgender Day of Visibility
Celebration and Flag Raising
Thursday, March 26 at 6 pm
Maplewood Town Hall
574 Valley Street
Madame Butterfly: A Cinematic Love and Loss
Madame Butterfly: A Cinematic Love and Loss
Thursday, March 26 (12PM Concert | 12:15PM Presentation)
Baird Community Center
5 Mead Street
South Orange, New Jersey
Film Screening Presented by Tuzedo Park Diversity Committee - Free Joan Little
Film Screening Presented by Tuzedo Park Diversity Committee - Free Joan Little
Wednesday, March 18 at 7:30pm
14 South Stanley Road
South Orange, New Jersey
Click Here To RSVP
Pride & Prejudice - A Staged Reading
In Celebration of Women’s History Month
The Maplewood Strollers Present Pride & Prejudice
A staged reading event to celebrate Jane Austen’s 250th Birthday
March 16th at 7PM
Burgdorff Theater
10 Durand Road
Maplewood, NJ
Free event
Reserve Tickets Here
The Luckiest Foundation Presents FÈILE MCBRIDE
The Luckiest Foundation Presents FÈILE MCBRIDE
This is the fundraising event for the Luckiest Foundation in honor of the life of Deborah McBride and the scholarship of the same name.
There will be Live Music, Food, Adult and NA Beverages and fun for the whole family.
We will have scholarship announcements and updates to share.
It is a St Patrick's Day theme, and the night will have events that celebrate the Irish Culture.
The Maplewood Strollers present Private Lives
The Maplewood Strollers present Private Lives
Noel Coward’s PRIVATE LIVES
When a divorced couple accidentally find themselves honeymooning with their new spouses in adjacent rooms, sparks fly in this classic comedy of manners by the witty and wry Noel Coward!
Performance Dates:
March 12, 13, March 14, March 19, March 20, & March 21 @ 8 pm
March 15, March 22 @ 2 pm
Burgdorff Theater
10 Durand Road
Maplewood, NJ
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Maplewood Chili Cookoff 2026
This event has been rescheduled from Feb 22 to March 8
Maplewood Chili Cookoff 2026
Tickets go on sale February 1 at 9 AM
maplewoodchilicookoff.com
March 8 from 2 - 5:30PM
The Woodland Great Hall
60 Woodland Road
Maplewood, NJ
Just Like A Girl* Art Exhibition
Celebrating Women’s History Month
Maplewood Arts & Culture Presents Just Like A Girl* Art Exhibition
JUST LIKE A GIRL* ART EXHIBITION
Lunar Fest NJ
SOMA Cross Cultural Works Presents Lunar Fest NJ
Join us in celebrating the Year of the Horse with performances representing Chinese, Korean, Japanese and Vietnamese cultures, along with fun, engaging children's activities, unique merchandise, and delicious food. FREE to attend and all are welcome.
The horse is a symbol of energy, confidence, independence, strength and perseverance. And the year of the horse is a time for making big changes, pursuing bold adventures, and seizing new opportunities.
Lunar Fest NJ celebrates the arrival of spring and the beginning of a new year on the lunisolar calendar, and will be held at The Woodland, Maplewood, NJ on Sunday, March 1, 2026, 12-4pm.
Mark your calendars and RSVP at: https://www.facebook.com/share/179Uz5AEQz
Save the date!
Sunday, March 1 from 12pm - 4pm
The Woodland
60 Woodland Road
Maplewood, NJ
Artist Talk With Onnie Strother - Black History In Multiple Layers: The Stories And The Images
Celebrating Black History Month
Artist Talk With Onnie Strother
Black History In Multiple Layers: The Stories And The Images
Saturday, February 21
Exhibit from 2pm - 5pm. Artist Talk starts at 3PM
Light Refreshments
1978 Maplewood Arts Center
1978 Springfield Avenue
Maplewood, NJ
Free and open to the public. No registration needed.
Read more on Onnie Smith and the current exhibit at 1978 - Forgotten Things Forgotten Times here
Click Here To Read The Four Oranges Article By Carole Selman
Click Here To See All Black History Month Events For 2026
Maplewood Film Society and Maplewood Arts & Culture Present: Sinners And Its Wild Ride Through Black History
At Capacity - No Tickets Left
Maplewood Film Society and Maplewood Arts & Culture Present: Sinners And Its Wild Ride Through Black History
This award-winning film will be followed by a discussion about the Black history and culture it brings to life, featuring Khalil Gibran Muhammad, inaugural professor of African American Studies at Princeton University.
Tickets are free, but RSVP is required. Donations appreciated!
Doors open at 6pm. Film begins promptly at 7pm
Sinners is a 2025 American horror film produced, written, and directed by Ryan Coogler. Set in 1932 in the Mississippi Delta, the film stars Michael B. Jordan in dual roles as criminal twin brothers who return to their hometown, where they are confronted by a supernatural evil. It co-stars Hailee Steinfeld, Miles Caton (in his film debut), Jack O'Connell, Wunmi Mosaku, Jayme Lawson, Omar Miller, and Delroy Lindo.
Both the National Board of Review and the American Film Institute listed it among the top ten films of 2025, and it received several accolades, including four wins at the 31st Critics' Choice Awards, seven nominations at the 83rd Golden Globe Awards (including Best Motion Picture – Drama) and five nominations at the 32nd Actor Awards (including Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture).
Refreshments provided by Essex County Civic Club, who is an affiliate of the New Jersey State Federation of Colored Women's Clubs and the National Association of Colored Women's Clubs
Thursday, Feb 19. Doors open at 6PM. Program starts at 7PM
The Woodland Great Hall
60 Woodland Road
Maplewood, NJ 07040
Free Event. Reserve Tickets Here
Click Here For All Black History Month Events
interACT Theatre Productions Present: A Raisin In The Sun
The Feb 22 performance at 3PM has been rescheduled to Feb 28 at 1PM
Celebrating Black History Month
InterACT Theatre Productions Present: A Raisin In The Sun
Set on Chicago’s South Side, Lorraine Hansberry's celebrated play concerns the divergent dreams and conflicts in three generations of the Younger family: son Walter Lee, his wife Ruth, his sister Beneatha, his son Travis, and matriarch Lena. When her deceased husband’s insurance money comes through, Mama Lena dreams of moving to a new home and a better neighborhood in Chicago. Walter Lee, a chauffeur, has other plans: buying a liquor store and being his own man. Beneatha dreams of medical school. Hansberry's portrait of one family’s struggle to retain dignity in a harsh and changing world is a searing and timeless document of hope and inspiration.
Performance Dates & Times:
Fri. Feb 13th 2026, 7:30 pm
Sat. Feb 14th 2026, 7:30 pm
Sun. Feb 15th 2026, 3:00 pm
Fri. Feb 20th 2026, 7:30 pm
Sat. Feb 21st 2026, 7:30 pm
Sun. Feb 22nd 2026, 3:00 pm Rescheduled to Feb 28 at 1PM
Fri. Feb 27th 2026, 7:30 pm
Sat. Feb 28th 2026, 1 pm
Sat. Feb 28th 2026, 7:30 pm
Burgdorff Center For The Performing Arts
10 Durand Road
Maplewood, NJ
Buy Tickets Here
Interact Theatre Productions
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 8 | 5PM
Springfield Avenue Gazebo
1688 Springfield Avenue
Maplewood, NJ
Celebrating Black History Month: Forgotten Things Forgotten Times
Gallery Hours Have Been Cancelled on February 22
Celebrating Black History Month: Forgotten Things Forgotten Times
Artist: Onnie Strother
Curator: Nette Forné Thomas
Free Event, Open to All
Opening Reception
Live Music produced by Gregory Burrus Productions featuring pianist Gil Scott Chapman, vocalist Nikita White, drummer Steve Johns, and bassist Charlie Himel
Light Refreshments
Sunday, February 1 from 2 - 5 PM
On Display Saturdays and Sundays
Feb 1 - Feb 22 from 2 to 5 PM
Artist Talk: Black History in Multiple Layers: The Stories and The Images
February 21 at 3PM
Exhibit open 2 - 5PM
1978 Arts Center
1978 Springfield Avenue
Maplewood, NJ
Sponsored by Maplewood Arts & Culture
Free Event
Onnie Strother maintains an art studio at Riker Hill in Livingston, NJ.
His life’s work has been inspiring and teaching young people about art as well as educating people of all ages about the Black experience in America. He is a former art and art history teacher with degrees in fine art, art education, and administration and supervision. He has had a storied career of 24 years as an art instructor at Columbia High school in the South Orange Maplewood School District. Onnie grew up in Newark, attending art classes at the Newark Museum on Saturdays at the age of nine, and later attending Barringer High School. Upon graduating from high school, Onnie attended the New York School of Visual Arts on a scholarship. Afterwards, he attended Rutgers University and became certified as an art teacher, which led to being hired at Columbia High School in Maplewood, NJ. There, he had a storied career for 24 years. At the invitation of Newark Arts High School principal Eleta J. Caldwell, he became the art department chair there. It was a position he held until retiring in 2008. Since that time, Onnie has focused on curating and exhibiting his own art at many venues in the region. He currently teaches printmaking at the WAE Center, a facility for the developmentally disabled in Livingston, NJ. while continuing to create and exhibit his art. The subjects of his work in various styles are derived from the media, popular music, and political and social issues.
His primary focus is print making consisting of lino cuts and monoprints, photography, and mixed media pieces, which at times combine these multiple elements. This has led him to create various series. Some of these are Gospel Divas, The Tire series, Newspaper Vendors, and his current photographs of the closed site of Bethlehem Steel. Onnie has received grants from The National Endowment for the Humanities and The Geraldine R. Dodge Foundation. He is an acclaimed historian and lecturer of art history and Black history.
Artist Statement:
I have never wanted to be anything other than a teacher and an artist. My granddad used to say, “Find something that you’re good at, something that you like to do, and you will never have to work.” Well, don’t believe it! Both teaching and creating art demand dedication and hard work. Still, I can say as an artist that I love what I do. As a teacher, I get to share that love with others.
All this fits nicely into my personality. I like to talk a lot. I enjoy sharing what I have learned. I was born in the right place at the right time for my chosen path. Brick City in the 1950s and 1960s was a cultural mecca, an amazing place to be for a Black artist. There was Spirit House and Mosque, the Newark Museum and the Newark School of Fine and Industrial Arts, and the Bamberger’s Department store I saw the art of Romare Bearden and Michelangelo’s Moses, before it was taken to the 1964 World's Fair. (Newark was da Bomb!) Music in every variety filled the city; I couldn’t wait to be a part of it. As soon as I was old enough, I attended Saturday Junior Art School, Arts High, NSFIA, and Rutgers University. Along the way, I have had the opportunity to teach and show artwork in many of these institutions. In my own way, recording, teaching, and remembering -I can give something back.
Click Here To Read The Four Oranges Article By Carole Selman
Narnia The Musical Special Event: Tea with Mister Tumnus
Narnia The Musical Special Event: Tea with Mister Tumnus
Come join us as we step through the wardrobe to enjoy a very pleasant afternoon indeed sharing tea with a faun! Mister Tumnus formally invites you to take a seat and enjoy a selection of treats provided by PLANTED, a scrumptious local vegan bakery specializing in delicious dairy-free, dye-free baked goods that don't compromise on flavor. We will also have several delectable teas on offer for you to enjoy. We may even get a visit from Father Christmas himself!
Know Before You Go!
This special event is reserved for patrons attending the NARNIA the Musical matinee on February 1st ONLY. Be sure to purchase event tickets for each person, in addition to your show tickets for February 1st.
Menu:
Chickpea tuna finger sandwiches
Cucumber Tomato Avocado and pesto finger sandwiches
Blueberry Scones
Chocolate Chip Scones
Mini vanilla cupcakes
Mini chocolate cupcakes
Tea Selection:
Black tea
Green tea
Chamomile tea
GENERAL ADMISSION - $15/person
For more information and to purchase tickets, please visit our site at https://www.themaplewoodstrollers.org.
TheMaplewoodStrollers@gmail.com
Box office: (973) 761-8453
Auditions for Private Lives - Presented by The Maplewood Strollers
AUDITIONS: Noel Coward’s PRIVATE LIVES
January 26th & 27th, 7-9PM
Callbacks: January 29th, 7-9PM
The Burgdorff Center for the Performing Arts, 10 Durand Rd, Maplewood, NJ
Performances: MARCH 13th-21st
The Maplewood Strollers are seeking performers to fill the following roles:
Elyot Chase (early/mid 30s): A man who is emotionally tethered to his ex-wife, Amanda, despite being in a new marriage with Sibyl. He experiences a wide range of emotions, including love, anger, and insecurity, as he grapples with his feelings for both women.
Sibyl Chase (early 20s): Elyot's new wife, who is initially happy and believes she can make him happy. She is bewildered and upset when she discovers the unresolved connection between Elyot and Amanda.
Amanda Prynne (older than Sibyl): Elyot's ex-wife, who is now married to Victor. She is passionate and impulsive and finds herself drawn back into a tumultuous relationship with Elyot.
Victor Prynne (older than Elyot): Amanda's new husband, who is initially portrayed as happily married. He is caught off guard and frustrated when Amanda and Elyot's relationship is rekindled, creating chaos.
Please visit our site for more details, and don’t hesitate to reach out to us with questions!
https://www.themaplewoodstrollers.org
TheMaplewoodStrollers@gmail.com
Box Office: (973) 761-8453
The Maplewood Strollers Present: Narnia The Musical
The Maplewood Strollers Present: Narnia The Musical
About The Musical
Four children—siblings—stumble upon (and through) a wardrobe into the magical kingdom of Narnia. In this spellbound landscape, filled with creatures of myth and fable, the children face temptation and fear, but learn deep lessons of courage, unselfishness, and wisdom that help them grow in spirit and prepare them for life in our world. Based on the magical book, The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe by C.S. Lewis.
Performance Dates:
Jan 23, Jan 24, Jan 29, Jan 30, Jan 31 at 7 PM
Jan 24, Jan 25, Jan 31, Feb 1 at 2 PM
Burgdorff Theater
10 Durand Road
Maplewood, New Jersey
Concerts in America Presents: Edith Pageaud
Concerts in America Presents: Edith Pageaud
Edith Pageaud’s story is one of extraordinary talent and dedication. Beginning her musical journey at just seven, she rose rapidly to prominence—winning numerous national competitions and earning her Diplôme d’Études Musicales in classical guitar from the Paris CRR by age fourteen under the tutelage of Gérard Abiton.
Renowned for her dazzling technique and deeply expressive artistry, Pageaud has captivated audiences around the world. Her recent first prizes at the Drome de Guitares (2022), Roland Dyens International (2023), and Florence International Guitar Competition Alvaro Company (Italy) affirm her status as one of today’s most exciting young guitarists.
In this recital, Pageaud invites listeners on a journey through centuries and styles — from the meditative minimalism of Philip Glass to the Baroque intricacies of Heinrich Biber, from Schubert’s lyrical poetry to the transcendent spirituality of Messiaen. Her program explores the emotional and expressive potential of the guitar in works both intimate and grand.
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Decisive Moments: Selected Photographs from Columbia High School
Due To The Weather - No Exhibit on Sunday Jan. 25
Decisive Moments: Selected Photographs from Columbia High School
Vanguard Theater Presents: Matilda
Vanguard Theater Presents: Matilda
Three performances:
Friday January Jan 9 at 7PM
Saturday January 10 at 2PM & 7PM
Sunday January 11 at 3PM
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Blood Drive At The Woodland Parlor
Blood Drive At The Woodland Parlor
The Woodland Parlor from 12 pm to 5 pm
60 Woodland Road
Maplewood. New Jersey
Schedule Your Appointment: Call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or visit RedCrossBlood.org and enter code: LSLMayaandPele
Special Offer: Come give blood on December 30 and receive an exclusive long‑sleeved Red Cross T‑shirt — limited quantities available!
Plus, come and see the anatomy display!
Save Time: Streamline your donation and cut up to 15 minutes off your visit. Complete your pre‑donation reading and health history online the day of your appointment at here.
The Maplewood Strollers Present: Elf Film Screening
The Maplewood Strollers Present: Elf Film Screening
Join The Maplewood Strollers for some good old fashioned holiday cheer as Buddy, a human raised as an elf at the North Pole, travels to New York City on a quest to not only find his biological father, but ultimately to help save Christmas by reigniting the world's Christmas spirit in young and old alike. Hot cocoa and sweet treats will be for sale at concessions!
December 21 at 2PM - Doors open at 1:30PM
Burgdorff Theater
10 Durand Road
Maplewood, New Jersey
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Swing Town Annual Dickens Village Holiday Concert
Swing Town Annual Dickens Village Holiday Concert
Join Swing Town, Maplewood’s 20-piece swing band in the Annual Dickens Village Holiday Concert for swinging holiday classics at the Burgdorff Center for the Performing Arts
The concert is hosted by the Maplewood Village Alliance and Maplewood Community Music.
Saturday, December 20 at 2PM
Burgdorff Center for the Performing Arts
10 Durand Road
Maplewood, NJ 07040
Admission is free, donations are always accepted.
Maplewood Community Music
Hanukkah Celebration & Menorah Lighting
Hanukkah Celebration & Menorah Lighting
Tuesday, December 16, 2025 | 6 PM
Ricalton Square
Maplewood, NJ
Celebrate the Festival of Lights! Join us for blessings, songs and the lighting of the menorah with elected officials and Maplewood and South Orange faith leaders.