Cuban Petes offers great selections for authentic Cuban cuisine, perfect for a night out on the town. It's definitely worth the try!
Great selections from Cuban Petes. This past weekend I had the great pleasure of dining at Cuban Petes in downtown Montclair. If it’s not the amazing aromas that are coming out of the kitchen, it’s the authentic feel of actually being in a Cuban town as you walk up to the restaurant. Cuban Petes is […]
Anderson Park offers great activities during the beautiful summer days. Be sure to stop by to enjoy all the events with family and friends.
The historical Anderson Park. Spring weather is finally here, and with the warm weather there are more opportunities to enjoy the outdoors. You don’t have to go far in Montclair, as there are over 20 parks to visit. One great destination is Anderson Park. At about 14.5 acres and open year-round, Anderson Park may be the […]
Cherry blossom season is in full swing in Essex County. As usual, the annual Cherry Blossom Festival brought people from all over to adore its true beauty.
Cherry Blossom festival fun. Essex County has officially started to bud vibrant colors; trees are flourishing, the grass is getting greener and we’re cleaning out our closets! Spring is in full swing and with that comes one of many beautiful trees, the cherry blossom. Newark, N.J. has one of the largest cherry blossom parks in […]
As 2015 comes along, it is time to prepare for the Montclair Film Festival. Learn what to expect in the next following month of May.
Montclair Film Festival is almost here! As spring heats up, people are stepping out of their winter clothes and into a colorful world of endless adventure. Flowers are blooming and people are hitting the streets of Montclair and, particularly, getting ready to attend the Montclair Film Festival. This year, the Festival takes place from May 1-10. […]
The Montclair Community Farms Coalition provides organic food to locals and educational opportunities about agriculture.
Montclair Community Farms Coalition: growing strong. Montclair is a town known for its environmental practices and community engagement. With various parks dispersed throughout the town, like Edgemont Memorial Park and Eagle Rock Reservation, electric charging stations in commercial parking lots and organizations promoting environmental action and awareness, there is plenty for residents and visitors alike […]
Interested in a new hobby? Perhaps beading is the solution! There are tons of things and tips to remember to ensure you are successful in your craft.
Beading success tips, part two. Last week, The Montclair Dispatch gave a great outline on the different ways beads are manufactured and beading tools. However, there are other things that are also important to consider when getting into beading. Hardness: The MOS hardness scale rates various stones both semi-precious and precious according to scratch resistance. It goes […]
Yantacaw Brook Park is a hidden park in Montclair. It is absolutely the perfect spot to relax and meditate. Grab your mats and check it out for yourself!
Meditation at Yantacaw Brook Park. Tucked in a pristine pocket of Upper Montclair is Yantacaw Brook Park, where paved trails roll over grassy knolls and skirt around a central duck pond. Surveying from atop of the hill at the Bellegrove Drive entrance, the park’s feng shui instantly brings inner peace. The small space resonates with […]
The Montclair Environmental Affairs office is hosting a screening of "Open Sesame" in honor of Earth Day at the Public Library on 50 South Fullerton Avenue.
Montclair Environmental Affairs screens “Open Sesame.” In celebration of Earth Day, Montclair’s Environmental Affairs office and Community Green will be hosting a Green Film screening on Thursday, April 16 at 6:30 p.m. The screening will take place at the Public Library, located at 50 South Fullerton Avenue. The screening of “Open Sesame: The Story of Seeds” […]
Bead collecting might be difficult, but these tips can expand your creativity and help even a beading expert learn some important things.
Bead collecting with Tia Marie Beading Studio. Many people don’t think of beads as a collectible item, but one might be surprised at the vast amount of information that’s out there about beads. Most people who wear jewelry are not aware of the journey some of those beads took just to be a part of that […]
A man of many hats and inimitable talents, Kurt Andersen will be interviewed at Leshowitz Recital Hall at MSU during the 2015 Terhune Journalism Lecture.
Kurt Andersen comes to Montclair State University. The esteemed author and media innovator Kurt Andersen will be visiting and speaking at Montclair State University on April 22, 2015. Brought to the MSU campus by the Albert Payson Terhune Foundation, the Department of English and the School of Communication and Media, Andersen will partake in an engaging […]