April 2008

…I don’t want to be right. NJ Monthly Senior Editor Eric Levin has a new photo-and-astute-commentary blog. Just go here and take a look at his newest entry.

He’s best known right now for being unknown. Roland Straten of Montclair hopes to change that. From The Record… “I have to get that name recognition,” said the 67-year-old Straten, […]

From The Record… A Clifton mother of three was fatally shot by a man who had pursued a romantic relationship, police and family members said Sunday. Diana Valencia, a dental […]

All you comic book lovers (and parents of little comic book lovers), take note: May 3rd is national Free Comic Book Day, when comic book stores across the country give […]

Montclair Coop School’s annual spring blockbuster, Art In The Park, is May 3 & 4 on the grounds of Montclair Art Museum (MAM). In its 39th incredible year, the juried […]

There are three slates and a number of independents in the Montclair council race, but Paine (a.k.a. Thomas) is proposing in comments that voters back a fourth slate –the Change […]

I was driving past the Montclair Community Pre-K Friday afternoon when I noticed a beautiful art exhibit on their portion of chain link fence–the portion that faces the Hillside school. […]

We’re nothing if not gardeny. We’re the Garden State. So in springtime, you can expect to swoon. For those of you who fancy yourselves swoon-proof, we offer swoonifacients in the […]

If you want to nominate your favorite local ice cream parlor (Applegate’s, Hosten’s), go here now. The deadline is tomorrow. If you want a gelato flavor named after you…

World-class chef (and Nutley native) Colin Alevras of the East Village’s Tasting Room brings his brilliance to the Adult School of Montclair on Monday night. Alevras will discuss his favorite […]

It’s a major night for student artists here in Baristaville: U.S. Rep. Bill Pascrell, Jr. will announce the winners of his Annual Congressional Art Show and Competition at MSU’s George […]

Have you been seduced by the mystique of Frida Kahlo? I was first introduced to Frida’s work in Mexico City at the impressionable age of 15. She’s unforgettable. From her […]

Joel Benenson, pollster for Barack Obama, is giving a seminar, “Presidential Polling From The Inside Out,” sponsored by the Adult School of Montclair, on Tuesday, April 29, from 7:30-9 p.m. […]

On Saturday, the New York Giants are holding their annual NFL Draft Day party, and for the first time, it’s sold out – so no running over to the bubble […]