If there’s one thing for sure–this weekend will be a hell of a lot better than last weekend. Sure, there’s clean up to do, but anything is better than what last Saturday’s Nor’Easter brought to Baristaville. Take this weekend to do something enjoyable–you’ve earned it.
Some Halloween events were postponed so you can enjoy them this week, like Strut Your Mutt at Brookdale Park. Others, like Art on Tap, have adapted to let families enjoy a night out together.
When I’m feeling a little down, shopping always helps. And you can do a lot of shopping at the Women’s Club of Glen Ridge’s Shopapalooza tonight. In addition to some Java Love coffee, over thirty unique vendors specializing in one of a kind personal and gift items, home decorations, vintage and special jewelry, handbags, name brand cosmetics and scents, casual and dressy clothing, specialty foods, holiday ornaments and kitchen gadgets will have a table at the event. Lunch, dessert and wine will be offered throughout the day for sit down or take out so you can refuel for more shopping.
Shopapalooza
Thursday, November 3 from 11 am – 9 pm
Women’s Club of Glen Ridge, 219 Ridgewood Avenue, Glen Ridge, NJ
Admission is $10; $5 for Students with ID and includes door prize ticket
You can do more shopping at the Opening Reception of Arts Unbound in Maplewood Village. The holiday and craft store “The Gift of Art” is returning to downtown Maplewood with all proceeds from store sales go to artists living with disabilities and to support Arts Unbound’s vocational programs. Well known artists from last year will have their work on display as well as new emerging artists and new creations for the holiday season. “The Gift of Art” is offering one-of-a-kind affordable gifts for holidays, celebrations or any special occasion.
Arts Unbound Opening Reception
Thursday, November 3 from 6 pm – 9 pm. Ribbon cutting at 7 pm
168 Maplewood Avenue, Maplewood, NJ
Free. All proceeds from store sales go to artists living with disabilities and to support Arts Unbound’s vocational programs.
On Friday, The Montclair Operetta Club will present Andrew Lloyd Weber and Tim Rice’s Rock Opera Jesus Christ Superstar at the Bloomfield College Westminster Arts Center. Based on a rock opera concept album project written by Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice before its first staging on Broadway in 1971, Jesus Christ Superstar chronicles the last seven days in the life of Jesus of Nazareth. As seen through the eyes of his disciple, Judas Iscariot, who has become disillusioned with the movement, the musical is based loosely on the Gospels’ account of the arrival of Jesus and his disciples in Jerusalem, and ending with the crucifixion. “If you were in NYC during 911, but had grown up Christian in the Midwest” says Director, Bob Cline, “you’ve already thought, ‘What if Jesus came again today, or what if Judgment Day is right now’. Well that is where my ideas for this show came from. How would Jesus be treated, if this man were walking on earth today.”The show will run this weekend and next.
Jesus Christ Superstar
November 4, 5, 11, & 12 at 8pm, and November 6 & 13 at 2pm
Westminster Arts Center, 449 Franklin Street Bloomfield, NJ
$25 for Adults, $22 for Senior Citizens, $15 for Students with a valid ID, and $4 for Bloomfield College Students with a valid ID and are available online or by calling 973.744.3133.
On Sunday, see the mouth-watering photographs in Pastry Paris, a collection of photographs of the world’s most enticing pastries set against the background of one of the world’s most iconic cities. Susan Hochbaum, author and graphic designer, took the sweets out of their display cases and photographed “on location” at Paris’ best-known sights and everyday streetscapes, illuminating the visual and cultural connections between the city, its architecture, its culture, and its wildly beautiful desserts. Hochbaum will be at Watchung Booksellers discussion and signing her book. After you can’t take it anymore, head over to Petit Paris on Church Street for some of those delicious pastires. The macarons are amazing.
Pastry Paris: In Paris, Everything Looks Like Dessert
Sunday, November 6 at 4 pm
Watchung Booksellers, 54 Fairfield Street, Montclair, NJ, 07042
Free
To see what else is going on in Baristaville, make sure to check our calendar.
