The classic american play "A Streetcar Named Desire" is the next student run production of the Peak Performance season.
A Streetcar Named Desire continues a great season. Set in the South, A Streetcar Named Desire follows the story of the fading southern bell Blanche DuBois, whose mask of virtue and culture starts to crumble as she collides with her sister’s brutish husband Stanley that culminates in a powerful and haunting conclusion. A Streetcar Named […]
Set in the early years of aviation, 'Take Flight' wove the lives of the Wright Brothers, Amelia Earhart and Charles Lindbergh as they pursue their individual dreams of flight.
Take Flight with Montclair State University. The show, Take Flight, had the ability to weave each of the individual narratives with both fact and fiction created a world that captured the audience’s attention. Add on the incredible acting of the shows leads, a great ensemble and amazing lighting and set design, you have a show […]
Presented in the Alexander Kasser Theater with the Vincent Dance Theater, 'Motherland' recently played at Montclair State University. Although the performance was a bit unusual, it helped prove that Kasser offers something different for people of all tastes.
Motherland is quiet interesting. The basic premise of the show as to poke fun at sexual stereotypes and the maturing stages of both men and women. In the beginning of each segment of the show, a woman walked on to the stage with a wine bottle filled with fake blood, threw some onto the all […]
Right in Montclair is a little shop called "Dem Two Hands," a charming store with something for all fashionistas.
Dem Two Hands adds flavor to fashion in Montclair. At first glance, I didn’t know if was going to be able to capture this store’s originality. I’ve been wanting to step into a “homemade boutique,” a place where someone’s dreams and fashion vision have been created by their own taste, concentrated and pure to their […]
Fumé brings a familiar smell, with no dads in sight.
Fume shares the greatest variety of cigars. If you see a cloud of smoke emanate off Bloomfield Avenue, don’t hesitate to investigate. You will be pleased to find Fume. It is the cigar shop that is fully lounged and ready for you to relax. Fume is less of a shop and more of a tobacco […]
Red Mango serves seasonal favorites, and what would fall be without the flavor of pumpkin spice?
Red Mango inspired sweets. It may be autumn, the off-season for Red Mango, but customers still find room for a frozen dessert in the colder months. And on this particularly warm, sunny day of October, my taste buds led me toward the enticing red canopies that arched my interest for a mid-afternoon treat. With a […]
Among the many shops on Bloomfield Avenue in Montclair sits Anthropologie, a cozy fashion and home decor store with plenty to offer all who walk through the doors.
Anthropologie is a fashionista’s best friend. Walking down Bloomfield Avenue, the warm sunrays and the cool fall breeze are another reminder that winter is almost here. Outside in front of the cafés’ sit various couples enjoying their lattes and espressos snuggled in their oversized sweaters with warm colored scarves. Across the street on the […]
Good vibrations have been sweeping the nation and finally made it to the east coast. Brian Wilson, former songwriter and member of the Beach Boys, is bringing his latest tour to the Wellmont in Montclair.
Brian Wilson and Jeff Beck Set to Amaze Wellmont Theater. Brian Wilson will be bringing music to the Wellmont Theater alongside Jeff Beck on Wednesday, Oct. 16. The Wellmont Theater is located at 5 Seymour Street in Montclair, N.J., just off of Bloomfield Avenue. Tickets are still available, but only while they last! California native […]
The extravaganza celebration of music from all styles is back once again. The celebration of diverse programming and talented faculty and students courtesy of the Cali School will surely have everyone on their feet.
Kaleidoscope features talented faculty and students. The John J. Cali School of Music at Montclair State University will present its annual Kaleidoscope concert on Friday, Oct. 11, at 7:30 p.m. and Saturday, Oct. 12, at 8 p.m., in the Alexander Kasser Theater on the campus of Montclair State University. Kaleidoscope is a 90-minute, non-stop extravaganza featuring music […]
The King of Rock ‘n’ Roll may have sung about them, but Frank sells them, alongside an eclectic mix of artistically chosen, priced appropriate, high quality pairs.
My Blue Suede Shoes take a step in the right direction. Take a walk down Glenridge Ave of Montclair and on the left you’ll find a singing blue sign for My Blue Suede Shoes and inside you’ll see Frank DiFilia, who believes everyone should “be cool, comfortable and confident in all walks of life.” On […]