BY Kristie Cattafi | Sunday, Sep 26, 2010 11:00am | COMMENTS (0)
If you drove by Mountainside Hospital last week and saw a bunch of people outside wearing space suits, you weren’t witnessing the docs playing dress-up as astronauts.
In fact, you were witnessing a fake chemical attack drill. The hypothetical scenario behind the drill was that a chemical contaminant had been released at Newark Liberty Airport, resulting in a large number of exposed people appearing at Mountainside and other hospitals for treatment. Continue Reading
BY Georgette Gilmore | Sunday, Sep 26, 2010 11:00am | COMMENTS (0)
Sure, the cooler, crisp days are a sign that autumn is arriving, but I always know it’s coming when Starbucks rolls out its Pumpkin Spice Latte. Pumpkin is really what autumn is all about to me.
Barista Kids has your guide to where to pick your own pumpkins, and of course, you can still pick delicious apples now too. Find out where here.
BY S.J.Streeter | Sunday, Sep 26, 2010 9:53am | COMMENTS (1)
“Bloomfield’s Biggest Celebration” — the annual HarvestFest — is in full swing in Bloomfield Center this weekend. Saturday’s visitors enjoyed sunny skies with their food and fun. It continues today until 6 p.m. on Broad Street between Bloomfield Ave. and the high school. More photos on Barista Kids.
BY Michael Volpe | Sunday, Sep 26, 2010 12:41am | COMMENTS (1)
A box of tissues was placed at the end of every row, and even before a choir of priests began by singing “Amazing Grace,” the tears began to flow.
More than 400 people — fellow students, faculty, and friends — attended the community prayer service at Seton Hall Saturday night for Jessica Moore, the 19-year-old sophomore who was shot and killed at an off-campus house party in East Orange on Friday night. The Star Ledger reported that partygoers got trampled in the rush to escape the mayhem. Besides Moore, four others were shot. Continue Reading
BY Debbie Galant | Saturday, Sep 25, 2010 6:11pm | COMMENTS (4)
A 19-year-old Seton Hall student, Jessica Moore of Virginia, was shot and killed at a party last night in East Orange. Four others — including two other Seton Hall students — were shot at the same party.
According to a story in the Star Ledger, the shooter was turned away from the party. But a notice on Seton Hall’s website says that the gunman had been at the party, left after a fight and returned with a gun.
A community prayer service for the families involved is being held on campus tonight at 9 p.m. Continue Reading
BY Erika Bleiberg | Saturday, Sep 25, 2010 11:00am | COMMENTS (0)
Someone tell Josh Ozerzky that Baristaville’s got a new burger for him to try. Ok, so technically, you don’t order it in Baristaville (it’s brand new on the menu at Lucky 7′s Tavern in Jersey City), but it’s named after one of Montclair’s favorite indie bands, The Porchistas.
The “burger with taco fixings garnished with Cholula ketchup” reflects the hispanic influence in the band’s music, and maybe also their  substance with a side of fun approach to performance. Continue Reading
BY Debbie Galant | Saturday, Sep 25, 2010 9:43am | COMMENTS (20)
Fatuous testimony and outright lies are par for the course on Capitol Hill, but a performance in which practically every word out the witness’s mouth means the exact opposite is either a new high or a new low — depending on which side of the aisle you sit. His schtick and reason for testifying: a supposed one-day stint as a migrant worker.
Although there were certainly titters in the hearing room of the House Judiciary Committee yesterday, it seems that Colbert got a similarly chilly reception yesterday to the one he got in 2006 when he delivered the keynote at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner in 2006.
What think you, ladies and gentlemen of Baristaville’s esteemed jury of kibitzers?
BY Debbie Galant | Saturday, Sep 25, 2010 8:56am | COMMENTS (2)
Bobbi Brown wasn’t in Amsterdam for her book opening on Thursday night, but I was. Not that I actually jetted over to Amsterdam just to welcome ”Beauty Rules” to the Netherlands (It was welcomed here on Tuesday). I just happened to be on the final night of my vacation, around the corner from the famed Cafe Luxenbourg, when Mista Barista noticed the sign on the window of the American Book Center offering free makeup lessons and samples to welcome Bobbi’s new book. ”It’s tonight!” he said. “It’s now.” Continue Reading
BY Erica Dietsche | Saturday, Sep 25, 2010 8:30am | COMMENTS (0)
There are all kinds of varied properties open to the public this weekend, including a historical landmark. Sellers are clearly looking to take advantage of the pleasant weather and appeal of colorful trees; once again, there are over 100 open houses on Sunday. Other notable properties include a Montclair Victorian that has never before been on the market.
5 Roosevelt Pl., Unit 1G, Montclair
List Price: $308,500
Taxes: $7,258, association fee $376
Lot Size: 0.0 Acres
2BR/1BA
This 969-sq. ft. corner-unit condo is located on the first floor of a high-rise building. The recently renovated eat-in kitchen has custom furnished cabinets, granite countertops and stainless steel appliances. Track lighting was added in the living room not long ago as well. A screened-in porch can be utilized the majority of the year. The condo is within walking distance to the Wellmont Theatre and Church St. Open house 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Continue Reading
BY Kristie Cattafi | Friday, Sep 24, 2010 4:30pm | COMMENTS (0)
After this week’s harvest moon, it’s time to get into the fall weekend groove, folks. Baristaville is buzzing with events for every age, family configuration or mood. Check out this long list of possibilities and find some fun.
Crane Park Festival (pictured above)
This Saturday (9/25) discover Montclair Center’s east end treasures from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Some of the participating shops and restaurants include: Aunt Jean’s Toys and Treats, Bobbi Brown Studio, Diamond Cycle, Division East Hanger Consignment, Joey That, Little Gym, Massage Magic, Modern Yarn, NJ Center for Healthy Living, Phil Cantor Photography, Salon Femi, Seven Gifts, Stewart’s Barber Show, TD Bank, Time 2 Party, Tutti Vous, Wood Pit, and YMCA Family Center. There were also be demonstrations, face painting, storytelling and costumed characters.
The Bloomfield Harvestfest returns to Broad Street, between Belleville and Bloomfield Avenues, this weekend. Enjoy non-stop entertainment, over 150 vendors and a Kidzone from 11am to 6pm.
Art
If you are in the artistic mood, head over to the Montclair Public Library on 50th South Fullerton Avenue, to view Jersey Fresh Artists gallery curated by Diana Stewart and meet the artists this Saturday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. This is the only art show specifically curated to benefit the Montclair Public Library. Some of the artists featured in the gallery are Sandra Duguid, Vanessa Gaby, Henry Gerstman, Fran Liscio, Lillian Perez and Joe Rugilio.
The George Segal Gallery at Montclair State University will be presenting the art of Will Barnet (show at left) from Sept. 25 to Dec. 11. Barnet will be celebrating his 100th birthday in 2011, in honor of his birthday the gallery will present an exhibit of the artist’s figurative work developed over eight decades.
