Tag Archives: Montclair

Readings On Grief

Posted on May 24, 2017 by

Amy and Maya at The Creativity Caravan partnered with Apryl of the Halfway There reading series to present Readings on Grieving.  Seven local writers presented pieces centered around grief and letting go. What follows is the piece I read for the event. … Continue reading →

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Glad I Saw It: Creativity Caravan

Posted on February 18, 2017 by

The Creativity Caravan, owned and operated by Amy Tingle and Maya Stein, has a new home at 28 South Fullerton Avenue in Montclair. With programs like a #SocialSketch, letter writing, and Retablo Workshops, there is something for everyone — no matter … Continue reading →

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I Am Not Your Negro: James Baldwin’s Call to Action is On US

Posted on February 4, 2017 by

The Oscar-nominated I AM NOT YOUR NEGRO, is a must-see. You can stop reading now and just get to the nearest theater today. I was lucky to be at the Montclair Film Festival and Montclair Fund for Educational Excellence sponsored … Continue reading →

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Glad I Saw It: Rectangles

Posted on June 10, 2016 by

You know it’s moving season when you see art and art supplies out on the sidewalk. Keep your eyes peeled for cool stuff around town.

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Glad I Saw It: Uncle Momo’s Zeit W Zaatar

Posted on April 28, 2016 by

I could live on Uncle Momo’s Lentil Soup and Hummus, but we took the kids to Momo’s brunch last Sunday, and I decided to expand my horizons by trying Zeit W Zaatar crepe dish. It was wonderful and fresh and … Continue reading →

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Vital Dining: Great for Vegans and Foodies Who Love Them

Posted on February 10, 2016 by

For those of us in culinarily mixed-families, something usually has to give. That’s why it’s such a joy to find a restaurant like Vital Dining with lots of options for everyone from carnivore to vegan. And with a vegan chef in … Continue reading →

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Glad I Saw It: Primordial Connections on Pine Street

Posted on November 2, 2015 by

Sometimes a space becomes a living, breathing organ, providing a needed boost to the neighborhood surrounding it. 73 See Gallery at 73C Pine Street in Montclair embodies this idea. And the newest exhibition is a clear example of how deeply Mary Z Scotti’s … Continue reading →

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Glad I Saw It: Leach Building

Posted on September 1, 2015 by

Even windowless storage buildings abutting the street have a beauty when seen in a certain light.

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Intimate Live Performance by Felicia Moss: No More Tears

Posted on August 9, 2015 by

Last night, I was honored to be in the audience of an intimate performance by Felicia Moss-Eaton, cousin to Whitney Houston, at the 73 See Gallery on Pine Street in Montclair. As an utterly secular person with an appreciation for church and … Continue reading →

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S.O.F.I.A. Celebrates Five Years of Service

Posted on April 7, 2015 by

You know someone in an abusive relationship. Yes, you do. We all do. And as Mr. Rogers always told us in times of despair, “Look for the Helpers.” One of the organizations that has been a “Helper” for the last … Continue reading →

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