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Montclair, New Jersey
http://www.montclairnjusa.org/
Unlike cookie-cutter Levittowns built after World War II and designed around the automobile, leafy and architecturally eclectic Montclair is a “railroad suburb,” which first began attracting commuters in 1856, the year train service was introduced. That means most houses are close to commercial areas. “There are three ice-cream shops you can walk to!” reports Kyle Dowd, 12, who recommends Emack & Bolio’s Ice Cream on Bellevue Avenue. With its century-old trees and pedestrian-friendly Main Street shopping areas, the town is a perfect Hollywood backdrop. The NBC series Ed set scenes at Montclair High, and Analyze This and The Devil’s Own were shot here. And New Jersey’s favorite family show, The Sopranos, is “always” filming around town.
Residents do not need to leave Montclair to find culture, food, or shopping. The Clairidge Cinema and the Screening Zone on Bloomfield Avenue feature Angelika-grade art-house and independent films. The town has its own art museum and four local theater companies; the week The Elephant Man opened on Broadway, the 12 Miles West Theatre Company offered its own rival production. There are eighteen public parks and two nature preserves within the town borders. Ask anyone to choose their favorite local restaurant (there are more than 35 of them), and chances are they’ll say Leone’s, a family-run Italian joint.
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04/26/2013 |
Green Wood Gardens Grand Opening
-Sunday, April 28 - Opening Weekend
Sunday, April 28
10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Join us for a lively opening day in the gardens featuring a self-guided tour, a scavenger hunt for visitors of all ages, and a 2 p.m. performance by the Princeton Katzenjammers, the nation’s oldest co-ed collegiate a capella group. Refreshments will be served on the terrace. Free admission, no reservations required.
Many more activities to follow in May & June. Private garden tours available.
Join us for a lively opening day in the gardens featuring a self-guided tour, a scavenger hunt for visitors of all ages, and a 2 p.m. performance by the Princeton Katzenjammers, the nation’s oldest co-ed collegiate a capella group. Refreshments will be served on the terrace. Free admission, no reservations required. 10 am to 4 pm
For more information
Call 973.258.4026, or
Email info@greenwoodgardens.org
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Visit http://greenwoodgardens.org/
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Every Saturday |
Family Fun Night
-Express Yourself Studios located at 1877
Springfield Avenue in Maplewood will host "Family Fun Night of Art" EVERY SATURDAY 4:00pm-6:00pm. Families join us for 2-hours of studio time, one (1) guided art project, pizza, beverages and all materials required to facilitate the workshop.
The workshop fee is $20 per person (4 or more participants the workshop fee is $15 per guest.) To join “Family Fun Night of Art” register 2-3 days in advance.
Everyone leaves with a frame-worthy piece of artwork.
For additional information or to reserve a spot for
your family please contact the Studio, 973-763-5256,
info@expressyourselfstudios.com or www.expressyourselfstudios.com.
Express Yourself Studios is an art studio and art gallery dedicated to being an outlet for children and adults to express themselves creatively via classes in arts and crafts. As well as a space where artists are welcome
to display their work and create utilizing the studio’s space, tools and tables. The Studio also offers a Summer Art Camp and hosts birthday parties and art events throughout the year.
For more information
Call 973-763-5256, or
Visit www.expressyourselfstudios.com
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Every Friday Night |
Live Jazz at Carriage House Bistro & Bar
-LIVE JAZZ EVERY FRIDAY EVENING
Carriage House Bistro & Bar
22 Brookside Dr, Millburn, NJ
6pm-9pm: Bar & Lounge
***Weekly Drink Specials***
Dining: Enjoy the delectable creations from award-wining chef Holly Gruber- seasonal American cuisine at its finest and a cozy bar and lounge serving your favorite cocktails.
Dinner: Wednesday thru Sunday 4:30pm-10:00pm
Sunday Brunch: 11:00am-2:00pm
For more information
Call 973-609-2429, or
Email carriagehouse07041@gmail.com
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Visit http://www.papermill.org/restaurant.html
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Department of Recreation
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973-509-4915
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Tax Assessor
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973-509-4920
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Board of Education
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973-509-4000
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Montclair Public Library
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973-744-0500
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Fire Department
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973-744-5000
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Police Department
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973-744-1234
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Municipal Building
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973-744-1400
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