4+ day, 3+ hour ago   (471+ words) Peter, a 1984 Glen Ridge High School graduate, resides in Montclair. He put his brushes aside and went into information technology (IT) to earn a living, returning to painting during the pandemic. Robert, after retiring, moved to the Hudson Valley. His…...

1+ week, 3+ day ago   (285+ words) IRVINGTON — Lenesha Randolph has built an incredible career as one of Nashville’s most respected vocalists. She’s known for her work on Baz Luhrmann’s “Elvis” soundtrack, Grammy-nominated projects with Robert Randolph & The Family Band and as a background vocalist on Lauryn…...

2+ week, 3+ day ago   (397+ words) GLEN RIDGE — Two thousand years after its invention, ancient Greek tragedy remains essential, this year revisited by the Hollywood movie, “The Odyssey.” Attributed to the poet Homer, the original story tells of the travails of a victorious hero, Odysseus, following…...

2+ week, 3+ day ago   (486+ words) Essex News Daily MAPLEWOOD — This fall, Maplewood is the place to be when it comes to creating and connection. There is so much happening in the town, in the world of art and culture. Earlier this year, the township of…...

3+ week, 4+ day ago   (600+ words) WEST ORANGE — Ray Andersen still pinches himself when he thinks of his life as a musician. He performed with Bruce Springsteen. He was in Meat Loaf’s touring band. And he grew up in the house where Carole King and Gerry…...

3+ week, 4+ day ago   (329+ words) MAPLEWOOD — The weather was hot, and so were The Men of Soul. Hundreds of people grooved to covers of soul legends. The Men of Soul delivered songs from Stevie Wonder, Harold Melvin & the Blue Notes, Teddy Pendergrass and so much…...