APEX Ensemble’s season finale occurred this past Sunday in Central Presbyterian Church, featuring works by Samuel Coleridge-Taylor, Gustav Mahler, Richard Wagner and Franz Liszt, along with vocal performances by soprano Felicia Moore and baritone John Brancy.
Patricia Conover
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Studio Montclair exhibit gives a window into the Black experience
“Windows Into Black History” is on display through February at Studio Montclair.
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A Montclair poet’s ‘Dreams’ come true
Juanita Gaskin hopes her debut book inspires others.
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A truth from Montclair authors: ‘If you’re a writer, you write’
(And ”if you write, you’re a writer.”)
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The struggle and joys of focus for Montclair writers in the pandemic
For some, the coronavirus pandemic meant new opportunities to think about what it means to be productive — even if the changes weren’t ones we’d ever ask for.
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Thoughts turn to those the pandemic hurt most for Montclair writers
Writing about mental health issues for various media helped Gabrielle Glaser focus on the positive. Mark Lance says understanding the impacts of the pandemic comes down to reason.
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Unexpected joys and discomforting solitude for Montclair writers in the pandemic
Benilde Little found joy in having more time with family. Anthony DePalma has found the distance from others unsettling.
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Montclair literary festival: Malcolm Gladwell looks in
Malcolm Gladwell talked to D.T. Max on Feb. 6, as a pre-festival activity for Succeed2gether’s Montclair Literary Festival.
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Isabel Allende connects at pre-festival kickoff
Acclaimed author Isabel Allende discussed her neew book, “A Long Petal of the Sea,” at kickoff event for Montclair Literary Festival.
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Local org sponsors education in Kenya
Sayydah Garrett of Glen Ridge formed the Pastoralist Child Foundation, which raises money for girls’ education in Kenya. Fundraise tomorrow night.
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Gardening: digging was therapy for Emer Featherstone
Emer Featherstone’s garden was inspired by Irish gardens of her youth, writes Patricia Conover. Featherstone also found gardening therapeutic.
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Gardening: A ‘design for living’ from Cynthia Corhan-Aitken
Once a bridal gown designer, Cynthia Corhan-Aitken began designing gardens when she and her family moved to Montclair. A look at her ‘secret garden.’
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Faubourg brings French cafe life to town
By PATRICIA CONOVER For Montclair Local A taste of France arrived in Montclair, just in time for Bastille Day celebrations last week. Who hasn’t noticed the vast space at 544 […]
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Take three with Eric Mintel Trio, honoring Dave Brubeck
On Friday, Feb. 22, The Eric Mintel Trio played a tribute concert to Dave Brubeck at Trumpets Jazz Club. Mintel cites Brubeck as an inspiration.