Grace L. Williams
‘The Vagina Monologues’ raises money and awareness
"The Vagina Monologues" by Eve Ensler, presented by V-Day Montclair, is raising money for S.O.F.I.A. Performances Feb. 28 and 29.
Jeweler blames parking, lack of foot traffic for shuttering shop
Bloomfield Avenue is about to have a little less bling.
Chelsea Handler speaks about empathy
Comedian Chelsea Handler spoke about her book "Life Will Be the Death of Me," and about empathy, on Thursday, Sept. 19, in a fundraiser for Succeed2gether.
Montclair Jazz Festival: jazzing up the town
For its 10th anniversary, the Montclair Jazz Festival embraces the town, presenting jazz in multiple venues, and encouraging mini jazz crawls.
2019 MFF: ‘Wild Rose’ opens Montclair Film Festival
"Wild Rose" opened the Montclair Film Festival on Friday, May 3. Tom Hall and Jessie Buckley spoke to a sold-out crowd about the film.
2019 MFF: Mindy Kaling on Smash Mouth, comedy and life
Mindy Kaling talked to Stephen Colbert about her new film "Late Night," comedy, Smash Mouth, writing, and life, at MFF on Saturday, May 4.
Montclair Literary Festival: Thompson, Zanes, Phillips have a musical, literary beat
Three rockers sang and read to open the Montclair Literary Festival, on March 20: Warren Zanes, Richard Thompson, and Zara Phillips.
Montclair Literary Festival: Age is but a number
Montclair Literary Festival has readings, workshops and book-signings for children and young adults, including one by a Montclair teen writer.
Ricardo Roig’s knife-edge art at Gallery L
Westfield native Ricardo Roig makes art with stencils and razor-knives. Galley L on Bloomfield Avenue showcases his work.
Alvin Louis Smith: activist, pillar and family man
By GRACE WILLIAMS
For Montclair Local
The death of Alvin Louis Smith III, dedicated husband and father, a pillar of the community, mentor and activist, leaves behind large shoes that will ultimately prove difficult to fill. Whether it was a discussion about politics over wine, or cigars and a scotch, or a game of golf, Smith was eager to share his passions with those whose lives he touched...
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