Women & Gender Conference
Seton Hall University will be hosting their annual Conference on Women and Gender on March 31, 2023 at the university’s South Orange campus.
Soma Adult School: The Best of Likely Stories
ACTORS SHINE AT THE WOODLAND IN LIKELY STORIES
What’s better than listening to a masterpiece of a short story read to you by a seasoned actor? An entire evening of gifted performers voicing brilliant stories with live musical interludes, and followed by a reception with wine and dessert. A much-anticipated event since 2006, this year’s The Best of Likely Stories is taking place at the Woodland on March 27 and is just one of the many exciting events planned to celebrate SOMAS’ 90th anniversary.
“This is the year we celebrate some of our favorites, the stories that resonated with us and landed with oomph,” director Emily Zacharias says. Music will play a big role in that added oomph: after each of the three story performances, “the musicians will create music that extends the 'afterglow' of the stories' impact” Emily explains.
The actors, all well-known for stage, television, and film roles, include Messeret Stroman Wheeler (Joe Turner’s Come and Gone, The Sopranos, Law & Order); Zach Grenier (leading player on The Good Wife,Tony nominee for 33 Variations, Atlantic Stage Co. favorite), and Emily Zacharias (Likely Stories director/actor, We Crashed, Law & Order, NY stage Veteran).
Musician Bill Tally will be leading on keyboard; Ben Williams on trombone, and Ahmondylla Best on African percussion.
The fun begins at 7:30 p.m. For tickets, go to somadultschool.org
SOMA Two Towns For All Ages Volunteer Fair
Get involved. Meet great people. Make a difference.
The Future of Women” an Evening Celebrating Women’s History Month
The Founding Mothers, in collaboration with South Orange Performing Arts Center (SOPAC), presents "The Future of Women" an evening celebrating Women's History Month! Women determining their own futures!
MAPSO Basketball Tournament
MAPSO MADNESS basketball tournament consists of double elimination games between first responders/teachers and the organization. The winning team will receive the 2023 MAPSO MADNESS Championship Title & Trophy.
Women's History Month Paint & Sip at Oh! Canary
WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH PAINT & SIP WORKSHOP
South Orange Downtown is partnering with 5 female owned businesses for this exciting workshop to celebrate Women’s History Month. Enjoy a paint and sip class featuring local female artist Natalie Crandall (imPerfect Studio) who will guide participants in how to observe real flowers (provided by Wildly Floral) using acrylic paints inside a one of a kind frame. All materials will be provided, including thrifted frames, canvases and paints; please bring an apron and a cookie sheet (to carry drying artwork home).
During this 3- hour experience, enjoy snacks, treats and wine from Jackie and Sons, Three Daughters Baking and Neighbors Wine Company.
JESPY 45 Wrap: Limited Time Only at Town Hall Deli
JESPY 45 Wrap Unveiling at Town Hall Deli on Friday, March 17th at 10am. Located at 74 First Street in South Orange, join us at Town Hall Deli as we watch the making of the new wrap which was chosen by JESPY clients . During the event which also recognizes JESPY’s 45th anniversary, clients will help deli staff prepare the wraps.
Women's History Month Paint & Sip at Oh! Canary
Enjoy a paint and sip class featuring local female artist Natalie Crandall (imPerfect Studio) who will guide participants in how to observe real flowers (provided by Wildly Floral) using acrylic paints inside a one of a kind frame.
JESPY Art Reception
March is Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month (DDAM). Join JESPY for a Art Reception at Elitist Coffee on Tuesday, March 14th at 2pm. Enjoy a cup of coffee on JESPY from 2pm to 3pm at 154 Valley Street in South Orange while viewing a special photography exhibit by their talented clients.
Women's History Month Breakfast & Bingo
Join South Orange Downtown in celebrating the female entrepreneurs in our community. All are welcome to participate in this free event at Elitist Coffee (154 Valley St) on Monday March 13th from 9AM-11AM.
Meet and mingle with female entrepreneurs and members of the community, enjoy a complimentary breakfast and drink provided by Elitist Coffee and play a female entrepreneur edition of bingo with prizes from local businesses.
This event is proudly presented by lead sponsor Lindsey Stone of Lindsey Stone Homes.
REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED
Achieve's Mardi Gras in SOMA 2023
Everyone in the community is invited to Achieve With Us on Saturday, March 4th from 7-11PM for Mardi Gras in SOMA 2023! The Achieve Foundation is thrilled to bring this adults-only event back for the first time since 2020.