Graduations, Indoors

Thursday, Jun 24, 2010 7:30pm  |  COMMENTS (3)

2010.jpgBloomfield High School had to hold its graduation indoors because of arsenic contamination at Foley Field. Montclair’s graduation is taking place indoors because of a threat of thunderstorms — even though the sun’s out and the chance of rain has dropped to 10 percent. Too bad. At least Bloomfield lets its Class of 2010 march down Belleville Ave. from the Oakeside Cultural Center to the high school. Here’s how it looked at Oakside at 7 p.m.

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Summer Picnic Series: Have Cheese, Will Travel

Thursday, Jun 24, 2010 5:00pm  |  COMMENTS (1)

Tallmadge 008.jpgTucked away in Upper Montclair Plaza, you’ll find Tallmadge Cheese Market. For a cheese lover (such as myself), it’s like finding the end of the rainbow.
Allin Tallmadge, professional cheesemonger, and owner of Tallmadge Cheese Market, is a cheese lover too. In a way, it was love that initially led him down the cheese path. In 2001 Allin journeyed to Tuscany with his wife, where they enjoyed the many enoteche of the region. Following this buon viaggio, Allin decided to immerse himself in the cheese culture and become a cheesemonger.
In the video interview, Allin discusses his “cheese stable” and tells us which cheeses tolerate heat and travel well. He also shows us “bloomy rinds,” examines the cross section of Ossau-Iraty and suggests a few accompaniments from the Tallmadge Mediterranean Pantry. (Note: In the video, please forgive my stripes, and the resulting optical illusion called a moirĂ© pattern.)

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Montclair Police Blotter: Watch Your Windows

Thursday, Jun 24, 2010 3:59pm  |  COMMENTS (6)

Lt. Scott Buehler of the Montclair Police Department tells us of two burglaries that took place yesterday (one of Montclair Ave.; the other on Columbus Ave) where access was gained by cutting a screen window. Full details in the jump…

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Wardrobe Need a Revamp? From Discards to Glam in Baristaville

Thursday, Jun 24, 2010 3:00pm  |  COMMENTS (0)

Women and girls can expect to find wardrobe and accessory treasures at two unusual shopping events this weekend. Both events take place on Saturday, June 26 from 10am-4pm. Happy hunting, gals — let us know what you find.
The Great Trade
Admission is $25 plus at least one item to donate (women’s clothing, jewelry or accessories), and then carry away as much as you can hold in your arms. Refreshments included in admission price. Mother/daughter shopping team discount is $35 for two.
Unitarian Universalist Congregation at Montclair, 67 Church Street, Fletcher Hall
Donations can be dropped off from 6-7 p.m. on Friday night, or during the event. All proceeds go to UUCM. Leftover items will be given to local hospices. Information: 973-744-6276
Ex-Fashionista Closet Sale
Shop for gently worn dresses, handbags, shoes, swimwear, accessories and jewelry from top designers such as PRADA, Coach, BCBG, Rebecca Taylor, BCBGirls, etc. at bargain prices. Grab a latte or a cappuccino while you shop.
The Fine Grind Coffee Bar, 101 Newark-Pompton Turnpike, Little Falls. Information: 973-837-0199

No Swimming at Essex Pool Today: Opening Delayed Again

Thursday, Jun 24, 2010 1:30pm  |  COMMENTS (2)

It may be 100 degrees (again) but there will be no cooling off at the Essex Pool today (again) due to unfinished resurfacing. The pool, which was originally slated for its usual Memorial Day weekend opening, was rescheduled for today. However, disappointed and overheated residents will have to wait until the new target date of Friday, July 2 Tuesday, June 29 to chill out — or visit the Nishuane and Mountainside pools, which opened today as planned.

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Ticket Giveaway: Marc Broussard, 6/27 at SOPAC

Thursday, Jun 24, 2010 12:30pm  |  COMMENTS (0)

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SOPAC is generously offering Baristanet readers three pairs of tickets to see Louisiana bayou soul troubadour, Marc Broussard, on Sunday, June 27 at 7 p.m. Broussard, who has recently exploded out of the roots music scene and onto the top 40 pop charts, is a true soul singer with a rock ‘n roll flare. His latest album Keep Coming Back marks his debut release on Atlantic Records.
To enter and win…
UPDATE: We have our winners — thanks for playing.

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Bloomfield: Bird Feeders OK But You Must Keep Area Clean

Thursday, Jun 24, 2010 11:00am  |  COMMENTS (12)

bird feeder with squirrel.jpgIt’s perfectly OK to have a bird feeder if you live in Bloomfield but you must keep the ground around the feeder clean and free of seeds, according to Vincent Nicosia, chief inspector of the Bloomfield Health Department.
This issue was recently brought to our attention when we heard about a Bloomfield resident threatening to report his neighbor to the board of health because he felt she had too many bird feeders on her property. The feeders, he claimed, were attracting all sorts of critters not only to her backyard but to his as well where they were creating a health nuisance.

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Remember Brookdale Soda?

Thursday, Jun 24, 2010 10:33am  |  COMMENTS (14)

brookdale birch beer.jpgAh a hot summer afternoon, back in the day, when basements were still called cellars … and they all contained a nice stash of the local favorite, Brookdale Soda. It was made and bottled on Sylvan Ave. Rd. in Bloomfield from the late 1920′s to the late 1980′s, when the Pieretti family sold it to a company that went out of business six months later. Joseph Pieretti, a realtor in Bloomfield, whose father owned the business, says there’s a resurgence of interest in the brand, and he gets emails from people all over the country.

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Classic Cars Cruise Through Bloomfield

Wednesday, Jun 23, 2010 4:30pm  |  COMMENTS (3)

IMG_6217 vintage car.jpgThe Bloomfield Center Alliance will be sponsoring their 8th annual Summer Cruise Nights that will feature class and custom cars every Wednesday night.
Cars will be lined up along Broad Street throughout June, July and August from 6 to 9 p.m. starting tonight.
Photo by Frances Pelzman Liscio from Cruise Night 2008.

Baristaville Summer Concert Series

Wednesday, Jun 23, 2010 4:00pm  |  COMMENTS (2)

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Summer is finally here and so are the free concerts series around Baristaville. Concerts start tomorrow. Which ones will you see?
Little Falls
The summer in the Park Concerts Series for Little Falls will take place in Memorial Park at the Gazebo on Main Street and Wimore Road (if raining, concerts will be held in the civic center. All Concerts will be from 7 to 8:30 p.m.
June 24: “Hunter Hayes” A member of the “Kool & the Gang” in the 70′s. He performs Motown, class jazz and 70′s and 80′s dance music, plus Frank Sinatra, Tony Bennett and much more.
July 1: “Sisco Later Band” Little Falls own band that plays a mix of 70′s rock, southern rock and blues.

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