Contemporary African Spirituality in Art explores cultural practices that have been mixed, juxtaposed, and collided with ideas, themes, materials, and techniques, both African and Modern, by African and African diaspora artists in New Jersey and surrounding areas.
In Celebration of Black History Month, Maplewood Memorial Library Books Now and Then book group presents: Crook Manifesto by Colson Whitehead. Free event.
Dionne Ford, author of the memoir, GO BACK AND GET IT: A MEMOIR OF RACE, INHERITANCE, AND INTERGENERATIONAL HEALING, will be in conversation, via Zoom, with SOPL's Special Conversations host and local author, Laura Sims. This event is part of the library's celebration of Black History Month, and it is online only.
Portraits, a play celebrating people and leaders of color. Featuring classic spirituals such as “Wade in the Water”, and “Before I be a Slave”, as well as additional songs penned specifically for the production.
In celebration of Black History Month, South Orange Village is proud to present: Dance in the Loft.
Hip Hop lessons from 6-7pm, DJ and dancing until 9pm. All levels welcome! Beer & wine available for purchase. Family-friendly event (children must be accompanied by an adult).
Slow Food Northern NJ celebrates good, clean, and fair food for all. Meet local farmers and food artisans and stock up on the best of local, sustainably-produced foods.
Black residents from South Orange and Maplewood are invited to share their stories about how their families came to New Jersey and how they came to live in SOMA.
To participate, email audrey.rowe@communitycoalitiononrace.org by January 19, 2024
Hi! Luna Stage is offering a special 1pm matinee for Older Adults of our upcoming production, RIFT on Feb 15 at 1pm. All seats are $15.
Luna Stage
Luna Stage develops and produces vibrant plays about local and global experiences. We are a socially engaged, community-based regional theatre in New Jersey's Valley Arts District.
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