Saturday, May 18, 2013
These stories made headlines in the Caldwells this past week.
The Caldwell-West Caldwell Board of Education will join other school districts in opposing the salary cap Gov. Chris Christie placed on superintendents. The Caldwell Police Department launched a crackdown on drivers who failed to stop for pedestrians in crosswalks this past weekend. Local editor Teresa Akersten stepping down to cover Montclair for Patch. Hundreds of people gathered on James Caldwell High School's Bonnel Field Friday, May 10, to join the fight against cancer. A gas line was ruptured early Friday morning on Fairmount Road, evacuating two homes, according to West Caldwell Police. Pot holes on Smull Avenue will be a thing of the past after crews repave the roadway this summer. Women's Club of Caldwell is now taking …
Wednesday, May 15, 2013
The local contest with Grover Cleveland Park as its theme will run in conjunction with the Caldwell Merchants Association's Art on the Avenue on June 1.
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Wednesday, May 15
Women's Club of Caldwell is now taking submissions for its Student Art Contest that will take place during Art on the Avenue on June 1. The art contest is for students in kindergarten through grade 12 and entries will be accepted through May 23. Only one submission per student is permitted. The theme of the contest will be Grover Cleveland Park in celebration of the park's 100th anniversary. All student entries must use the park as its overall theme. The contest is for two-dimensional art only, and the medium is limited to drawing, illustration and painting. No photographs or copyrighted images will be accepted. Student submission must be limited to 9 by 12 inches, and must be mounted on cardboard, matte board or foam core. Entries …
Volunteers will meet at 'The Green' next to Caldwell Library starting at 8:30 a.m. and clean up Bloomfield Avenue Saturday.
When Project Main Street invited members of the community to roll up their sleeves to help clean up Bloomfield Avenue this Saturday, The First Baptist Church of Caldwell was one of the first organization's to volunteer. Members of the congregation will be helping to beautify downtown Caldwell by planting a garden in front of the church and joining Project Main Street volunteers on other projects planned for the day. The group will also be handing out bottles of water to those working along Bloomfield Avenue. Project Main Street will clean up and beautify Bloomfield Avenue Saturday starting at 8:30 a.m. Volunteers will meet on "The Green" next to Caldwell Library. Associate Pastor Dan Hodge and Pastor David Bulka embraced the …
Tuesday, May 14, 2013
Vocalist will be performing one night only at Prudential Center
Grammy Award-winning vocalist Michael Bublé is coming to the Prudential Center in Newark for one night only Saturday, Sept. 28. Tickets go on sale Monday, May 20 at 10 am at Ticketmaster. Touring in support of his new number-one selling release, “To Be Loved,” Michael Bublé has been called “one of the most likeable performers on Earth.” His previous Crazy Love Tour sold out in 80 US cities and was seen by over 2 million fans worldwide. His stage show includes his current single “It’s A Beautiful Day,” as well as “Haven’t Met You Yet,” “Home,” and “Everything,” along with distinctive interpretations of classics like “You Make Me Feel So Young,” “Young at Heart,” and “You’re Nobody ‘til Somebody Loves You.” “I’m very excited to get back …
Monday, May 13, 2013
South Orange resident to sing, rap in concert featuring her new song, "Neurotic Society Compulsory Mix," at Music Hall of Williamsburg.
Singer, songwriter Lauryn Hill, the South Orange resident and former Fugee who must soon surrender for a three-month prison term for failing to pay taxes on $2.3 million in income over a five-year span, will perform Tuesday, May 14 in Brooklyn, a published report Monday said. Hill, who was sentenced on Monday, May 6 for tax evasion, will sing and rap at the Music Hall of Williamsburg, according to the NJ.com report. Tickets to the show are $85 in advance and $100 at the door, the report said, and VIP “meet and greet” passes may be purchased for $200. The NJ.com report said Hill took to Twitter to give her rationale for scheduling a last-minute show – citing an opportunity to perform "Neurotic Society Compulsory Mix," her recently released …
The curiously hued Nutley resident continues to make headlines.
Sources close to “Tanning Mom” Patricia Krentcil told celebrity gossip site TMZ that the Nutley woman would be featured in a soon-to-be released gay porn film. The sources then qualified the revelation: Krentcil would be working fully clothed and she won’t partake in any sexual activities. The 45-year-old mother will get $1,000 for the cameo role, said sources. Earlier this year, the mother of five recorded her debut rap single at a New York recording studio and posed topless on a Jersey Shore beach. Krentcil's infamy began in April 2012 when school officials noticed burns on her daughter's leg and reported the injuries to authorities. Following an investigation, Krentcil was arrested later that month. The relatively outlandish nature of …
Wednesday, May 8, 2013
The Grover Cleveland Park Conservancy will sponsor a booth featuring local artists' work featuring the Caldwells' most famous park.
Bloomfield Avenue will be transformed into an art gallery on June 1 for Caldwell's Art on the Avenue. The Caldwell Merchants Association will be holding the event on Bloomfield Avenue between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. Saturday, June 1, which will feature local artists' paintings, sculptures, photography and more. To register or for more information, click here. In addition, The Grover Cleveland Park Conservancy is sponsoring a booth to feature pieces of art focusing on the Caldwells' most famous park in celebration of its 100th anniversary. “We have so many dedicated park constituents who walk, run or play in the park daily," said Claudia Kolster, president of the Conservancy. "Many have expressed how visiting the park helps them through their…
Monday, May 6, 2013
Outspoken filmmaker returns to Montclair, will break ground on first documentary-only theater in New York City this week.
Michael Moore worries about a lot of things, from America’s health care system, to gun violence to what he considers the questionable virtues of capitalism. The outspoken documentary filmmaker also frets about the future of his genre, which he has used to shed light on those and other issues in such films as “Sicko,” “Bowling for Columbine” and “Capitalism: A Love Story.” Moore discussed how he hopes to revive the genre, and whether films can really change the world, as moderator of “Dangerous Docs,” a Montclair Film Festival panel discussion held at the Montclair Art Museum Sunday. The Oscar winner is known for using humor to get his point across, and he began the talk drawing laughs declaring, “I hate documentaries.” Moore said …
Sunday, April 28, 2013
Catch Linny Kreie at two local gigs coming up in Fairfield and Cedar Grove.
Band Name: Rockamundo Members and their roles in the band: Linny Kreie - Vocals & Percussion Jeff Bleeke - Lead Guitar & Vocals Tom DePoto - Rhythm Guitar & Vocals Steve Teitelbaum - Bass Fran Testa - Keyboards Tommy (T-Bone) Strauss How did your band get started? Steve Teitelbaum & Tom DePoto formed the band enlisting the best of local musicians to round out the band. Who or what influences your band? Classic rock mainly from the 60's, 70's & 80's with both Pop & Blues influences. How did you choose your band name? Rockamundo was the name of a race horse, the name was suggested by Tom DePoto and was the most popular name amongst the original band members suggestions. What are your local roots? Linny (Hanlon) Kreie grew up in South…
Friday, April 26, 2013
What's happening in and around the Caldwells this weekend.
Taste of Broadway Saturday, 6 p.m. Mount St. Dominic Academy 3 Ryerson Ave., Caldwell $60 Mount Saint Dominic Academy invties you to enjoy an evening of Wine and Song. Come sample choice wines from Fairchilds market and experience superb performances from Broadway stars Robert DuSold and Natalie Torro. For more information visit our webstie or call 973-226-0660, ext. 2. A Bright Night to Make a Difference Auction Saturday, 7 p.m. First Presbyterian Church 326 Bloomfield Ave., Caldwell $25 The live and silent auction will benefit seven much in needed organizations. The goods and service auction is a fun-filled adult night with wine, fine foods and music. Tickets are $25 per person, $30 at the door. For more information, call (973) 228-0310…
gregory l. mitchell
4:16 pm on Tuesday, May 7, 2013
Here we go again,every time this damn fool runs his mouth he puts his foot in it.By that I mean our capitalistic system which he trashes at every opportunity has been very good to him.Perhaps we're also fools as well,by paying to help feather his nest.Funny how this "hick" from Michigan becomes an expert from science to economics and everything in between.I for one wont and haven't helped fill … more ›