South Orange Patch: New Events

Big The Musical

Tue, 16 Mar 2010 08:46:00 -0400

Location: Columbia High School
17 Parker Ave, Maplewood, NJ

When: March 21, 2010
Time: 2:00pm

Columbia High School's delightful take on the musical adaptation of the Tom Hanks' movie "Big." Don't miss the giant floor piano!

Phone: 973-762-5600, x 1018

Big The Musical

Tue, 16 Mar 2010 08:41:00 -0400

Location: Columbia High School
17 Parker Ave, Maplewood, NJ

When: Daily from March 19, 2010 until March 20, 2010
Time: 7:30pm

A delightful musical adaptation of the famous Tom Hanks' movie "Big." Don't miss the giant floor piano!

Phone: 973-762-5600, ext. 1018

LUNAFEST JERSEY CITY 2010

Tue, 16 Mar 2010 00:34:12 -0400

Location: 140 Newark Ave, Jersey City, NJ 07302

When: April 11, 2010
Time: 5:00pm–6:20pm

_gaia presents LUNAFEST JERSEY CITY 2010

Short Films By, For, About Women

10 quirky short films from documentaries to animation.

Benefiting _gaia and the Breast Cancer Fund.

Website: http://www.gaiastudio.org

Phone: 973-769-1997

Email: performing@gaiastudio.org

Price: $10.00

"What I Want My Words To Do To You" Benefit Film Screening part of V-Day JC 2010

Tue, 16 Mar 2010 00:27:09 -0400

Location: 1 McWilliams Pl, Jersey City, NJ 07302

When: March 21, 2010
Time: 5:00pm–6:20pm

Art House Productions and _gaia present an award winning documentary "What I Want My Words To Do To You" on Sunday, March 21st, 2010, a benefit screening part of V-Day Jersey City 2010.

Co-Sponsored by _gaia and Art House Productions
V-Day Jersey City 2010
Presents a Benefit Screening of
WHAT I WANT MY WORDS TO DO TO YOU
Sunday, March 21, 2010 at 5 p.m.
Art House Productions
1 McWilliams Place
Jersey City, New Jersey
(SE Corner of Hamilton Park, near Erie/8th St)

Tickets: $5.00 (available at door)
Proceeds benefit Hudson County Rape Crisis Center

What I Want My Words To Do To You offers an unprecedented look into the minds and hearts of the women inmates of New York's Bedford Hills Correctional Facility. If you have committed a violent crime, is it possible to redeem yourself? The film goes inside a writing workshop led by playwright and activist Eve Ensler, consisting of 15 women, most of whom were convicted of murder. Through a series of exercises and discussions, the women delve into their pasts and explore the nature of their crimes and the extent of their own culpability.

Statistics about incarcerated women:

Nationally, women prisoners are the fastest growing group in the prison population.
The vast majority of women in prison have been victims of violence prior to their incarceration including domestic violence, rape, sexual assault and child abuse.
Women who are violent offenders are even more likely to have been abused and to be incarcerated for responding to that abuse violently.

The Hudson County Rape Crisis Center assists survivors of sexual assault, ages 12 and above in Hudson County. 24 Hour Hotline: 201 795 5757

V-Day is a global movement to stop violence against women and girls. For up-to-date screening information and other V-Day fundraisers visit www.gaiastudio. org,www.arthouseproduct ions.org or www.vday.org. For more information on our beneficiary visitwww.hcrcc.blogspot. com.

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GLOBAL SPONSORS: Dramatists Play Service, Amanda Keidan Jewelry, LUNA, Random House, Shawn & Shane, Vosges Haut-Chocolat
LOCAL SPONSORS: _gaia, Art House Productions and Garden State Rollergirls

Website: http://www.gaiastudio.org

Phone: 973-769-1997

Email: performing@gaiastudio.org

Price: $5.00

Seton Hall Jazz Ensemble

Mon, 15 Mar 2010 18:32:05 -0400

Location: South Orange Performing Arts Center
1 Trenchard Pl

When: March 23, 2010
Time: 7:30pm–9:00pm

Seton Hall University will present a free concert by The Seton Hall Jazz Ensemble on Tuesday, March 23, at 7:30 pm at the South Orange Performing Arts Center (SOPAC). This concert is the final presentation of the Jazz 'n the Hall's 2009-10 concert series.

The concert is free and open to the public but a ticket is required for seating. To order your ticket calls the SOPAC Box Office at (973) 313-2787.

The Seton Hall Jazz Ensemble, making its debut with this inaugural concert, will feature faculty musicians and guest performers who represent all styles of jazz, from Dixie Land and Be-bop to Latin Jazz and Jazz-Rock Fusion. The program will include a broad range of nostalgic favorites from jazz of the 30's 40's and 50's including musical tributes to legendary performers and composers, like Duke Ellington, Thelonius Monk, Glenn Miller, and The Andrews Sisters, perhaps best known for their upbeat "Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy", re-recorded by Bette Midler in 1972. Less traditional "jazz" selections will include music from The Beatles and American Broadway musicals.

Website: http://www.shu.edu

Phone: 973-313-2787

Email: sopacnow.org

Price: FREE

Auditions for Youth Orchestra

Mon, 15 Mar 2010 16:58:48 -0400

Location: South Orange Maplewood Adult School
17 Parker Ave, Maplewood, NJ

When: April 19, 2010

The Youth Orchestras of Essex County, comprised of four performing groups: the Essex County Symphony Orchestra, the Junior Symphony, Overture Strings and Chamber Ensembles are holding auditions for the Fall 2010 season.

The orchestras are eager to explore the talent of Essex County and welcomes neighboring county residents to audition as well. All musicians currently studying with a private teacher and participating on their school music program are invited to audition. Full performances are held twice yearly - one in December and one in early May.

Auditions will be held on 3 different days and must be scheduled in advance. Monday April 19 are auditions of brass, woodwinds and percussion. String instrument auditions are on May 17 and May 24. Please log on to www.yoec.org to print a copy of the audition application, to read the audition requirements and to schedule an audition time.

Phone: www.yoec.org

That's What Friends are For Concert

Mon, 15 Mar 2010 16:48:12 -0400

Location: 150 S Orange Ave, South Orange, NJ 07079

When: March 27, 2010
Time: 4:00pm

Heads, hands and hearts together in a concert to raise funds for a new boiler for Hilton United Methodist Church.

Featuring MEL WHITE and the RAINBOW PEACE CHOIR, Susyn Timko, Janice Wiggins-Clark, other surprise guests.

TICKETS: $10 in advance (973-731-1946), $15 at the door;
always $10 for kids 6-12 and seniors over 65. All proceeds will go to the church boiler.

For additional information and questions please contact Tenisha Malcolm at 862-371-3811 or e-mail us at hiltonumc285@gmail.com.

Phone: 862-371-3811

Email: hiltonumc285@gmail.com

Price: $10 in advance $15 at the door

Design Workshop

Mon, 15 Mar 2010 15:46:19 -0400

Location: 25 Cook Ave, Madison, NJ 07940

When: April 13, 2010
Time: 7:00pm–9:00pm

How to successfully blend the "Old with the New" in your home!

Join Partners Nancy Dougherty and Sandee Markwith as they discuss how to re-invent, re-invigorate, and re-energize your home. They will lead an exciting interactive discussion about residential trends in architecture and interior design.

An RSVP is required by April 9^th to Alex at aak@studio1200.com or (973) 376-5111

Light refreshments will be served.

Studio 1200 is a full-service architecture and interior design firm, located at 511 Millburn Avenue in Short Hills, NJ. www.studio1200.com

Website: http://www.studio1200.com

Phone: 973.376.5111

Email: aak@studio1200.com

Price: FREE

Stories in Motion Saturday Night Dance Party!

Mon, 15 Mar 2010 15:22:50 -0400

Location: Stories In Motion
1874 Springfield Ave, Maplewood, NJ

When: March 20, 2010
Time: 6:30pm–8:30pm

The coolest kids party in town! Join us this Saturday March 20th for a night of dancing, pizza, dessert and total fun! Bring your friends to hang out in our awesome studio, learn the newest dance moves, and give Mom and Dad a night out! (Pre- K - 5th grade)

9:00pm pick up is optional for an additional $5.00

Website: http://www.storiesinmotion.org

Phone: 973-313-1050

Email: info@storiesinmotion.org

Price: $20.00

REGISTER AT SAGE FOR TAX HELP

Mon, 15 Mar 2010 14:58:23 -0400

Location: 290 Broad St, Summit, NJ 07901

When: Every Thursday from March 25, 2010 until April 15, 2010
Time: 10:00am–4:00pm

On Thursdays beginning February 18th through April 15th, SAGE Eldercare, 290 Broad Street, Summit, NJ, will host trained volunteer tax preparers. Tax preparers are trained by the IRS through the AARP Tax Aide program.

The AARP Free Income Tax Assistance service is available to all taxpayers with middle or low income, with special attention given to people who are age 60 and older. The tax program is offered to all area residents.

Registration for this service is required. Taxpayers should bring a copy of their 2008 Federal and State income tax returns; their 2009 income tax packets; their November 2009 real estate tax bill; Federal information forms for 2009 (W-2 forms; SSA 1099 form; 1099s for interest; dividends and other income, 1099 for pension, annuity and IRA distribution; 1099 B forms for assets sold during the year; receipts or cancelled checks if itemizing deductions; and Social Security numbers for dependents.

This is a confidential service and preparation is by appointment only. To avoid end of tax season rush, late February, early March appointments are encouraged. For more information and to register, please call SAGE InfoCare at 908-598-5509.

Website: http://www.sageeldercare.org

Phone: (908) 598-5509

Email: emcnally@sageeldercare.org