Thank you to Amy Stuart for her year and a half of service to our older adults in Maplewood and South Orange. I learned so much from her and will miss her!
The Department of Human Services Division of Mental Health and Addiction Services is offering the Mental Health Awareness Month Webinar series. The first one is "Supporting Families After Loss."
Celebrate National Pretzel Day with free pretzels from Martin's Pretzel Bakery, free yoga from Baker Street Yoga, music, and fun twisting games at the Skate House.
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Break out your bellbottom jeans and platform shoes! The Maplewood Glee Club is going "Back to the '70s" with their annual spring concert, Sunday, May 19 at 4pm. The chorus comprises over 60 members from dozens of North Jersey towns (12 from South Orange!), and the show will feature loud ties, special guests, and the ‘70s-soaked music of Elton John, Queen, ABBA, Bruce Springsteen, Eagles, Tina Turner, and more.
The guests include not one, not two, but three choirs from Columbia High School, as well pianist Emma Wang from Livingston High School, co-recipient of the glee club’s 2024 John A. Plumer High School Scholarship.
"We’re thrilled to share the stage with these amazing performers," said Josh Adler, President of the glee club. "And we can’t wait to fire up the old time machine and take you back to the days of classic rock, AM hits, disco, and pet rocks. There’s something for everyone in this show.”
Also performing will be the glee club's two small groups, the Unusual Suspects and the Doo-Wop Preservation Society, who will sing ‘70s songs from like “Ain’t No Sunshine” and a selection from the Broadway and movie hit, Grease.
“Back to the ‘70s” takes place at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 767 Prospect Street in Maplewood, Sunday, May 7 at 4pm. Tickets can be purchased at the door or online at https://tinyurl.com/MGCSeventies
Seton Hall Women’s Alumni vs. PBA Local 12 of SOPD in a day of hoops, unity, and acceptance. As these two teams hit the court, they'll be dribbling, shooting, and scoring to raise awareness and support for autism acceptance.
“To play a wrong note is insignificant...to play without passion is inexcusable.” Chaos ensues as Beethoven strives to create “the greatest opera ever written.”
Thursday, Friday, Saturday, May 9, 10, 11 & 16, 17, 18 at 8:00pm. Sunday matinee May 12 (Mother's Day) & 19 at 2:00pm.
Extraordinary soprano Asmik Grigorian tackles the demanding role of Cio-Cio-San, the loyal geisha at the heart of Puccini’s devastating tragedy. Tenor Jonathan Tetelman stars as the callous American naval officer Pinkerton, whose betrayal destroys her. Mezzo-soprano Elizabeth DeShong reprises the role of the steadfast maid Suzuki, and baritone Lucas Meachem is the American consul Sharpless. Acclaimed maestro Xian Zhang takes the podium to conduct Anthony Minghella’s vivid production.
Music: Puccini Language: Sung in Italian, with English subtitles
Director
Carolyn Choa
Cast
Elizabeth Deshong, Jonathan Tetelman, Asmik Grigorian, Lucas Meachem
$22 for Older Adults
RSVP to Ktyler@southorange.org there are some people who want to meet up to watch this together!
Celebrate the vibrant cultures and rich heritage of the AAPI community with a potluck meal to share an AAPI dish near and dear to you (store-bought or homemade). Karaoke, bubble tea, henna tattoos, live performances, and more! (Bringing a dish is not required to enjoy the fun!)
Broadway in the Park returns this year for a special Mother’s Day Edition! Celebrate by singing Broadway songs about motherhood, children, etc. A perfect afternoon for the whole family, bring a picnic blanket and celebrate the moms in your life!
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