Seed Artists will host a screening of the French documentary “Femme de Jazz” at the Montclair Public Library, 50 South Fullerton Ave., on Thursday, April 27, at 6:30 p.m. In […]
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Jayhawks sold out at Outpost
The Jayhawks play to a sold-out crowd at Outpost in the Burbs on Saturday, April 22, at First Congregational Church, 40 South Fullerton Ave.
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Montclair’s Jazz House Kids host ‘Something Wonderful’ for John F. Kennedy School
Jazz House Kids hosts “Something Wonderful,” a day of beauty, pampering and health for the students, parents and caregivers of the John F. Kennedy School, a districtwide ungraded special education […]
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MFF: Rising to higher education, the story of HBCU
‘Tell Them We Are Rising’ Friday, May 5, 7 p.m. Wellmont Theater, 5 Seymour St. Director Stanley Nelson in attendance Followed by House Party at The Wellmont, 9 p.m.-midnight A […]
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MFF: ‘Strong Island’ brings murder home
‘Strong Island’ Saturday May 6, 4 p.m. and Sunday, May 7, 1:45 p.m. Clairidge Theater, 486 Bloomfield Ave. “Emerging Black Voices” panel with Iyabo Boyd, Sabaaj Folayan and Yance Ford […]
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MFF: Little packages light up film festival
By GWEN OREL orel@montclairlocal.news A short film isn’t just an excerpt. Dan Schoenbrun, who programmed the short films in the Montclair Film Festival, compares short films to short stories. They […]
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MFF: ‘Patti Cake$’ shows New Jersey dreaming
‘Patti Cake$’ Fiction centerpiece Saturday, May 6, 1 p.m. Wellmont Theater, 5 Seymour St. By GWEN OREL orel@montclairlocal.news You know how a great Broadway show has you humming a tune […]
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MFF: Montclair is in the Festival
Here are some of the films and events in MFF 2017 that directly connect to Montclair: “Emerging Filmmakers Competition,” 18 Montclair winners. Saturday, April 29, 11 a.m. Wellmont Theater “All […]
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MFF: ‘Letters from Baghdad’ reveals explorer in film
‘Letters from Baghdad” Tuesday, May 2, 7:30 p.m. Cinema 505, 505 Bloomfield Ave. By GWEN OREL orel@montclairlocal.news Archival footage, check. Voiceover, by famous actress, check. Talking heads, check. Talking heads […]
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MFF: Retro Report looks behind the news
‘True or False? The Lure of the Fake Narrative’ Sunday, April 30, 3 p.m. Bellevue 2 260 Bellevue Ave. “True or False? Reporting in the Age of ‘Fake News’” Sunday, […]
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MFF: Montclair Film Festival offers a new deal
By GWEN OREL orel@montclairlocal.news It’s been a big deal in Montclair for five years. Now, for its sixth year, the Montclair Film Festival looks like a big deal, period. The […]
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MFF: Opening with love: Montclair Film Festival and ‘STEP’
‘STEP’ MFF Opening Night Film Friday, April 28, 7:30 p.m. Wellmont Theater, 5 Seymour St. By GWEN OREL orel@montclairlocal.news Community is what has made Montclair Film Festival a success, says […]
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‘Almost, Maine’ comes to UCC this weekend
Union Congregational Church presents John Cariani’s “Almost, Maine,” nine short plays set in the town of Almost, Maine, April 28-30 and May 4-6. Sunday shows are at 2 p.m., with […]
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Healthy Kids Day event at YMCA on Saturday
The YMCA of Montclair will hold its annual Healthy Kids Day community event on Saturday, April 29, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Admission is free. Healthy Kids Day is […]
