Covering the arts and historic preservation in Essex County
The idea for creating a network of anti-war sites came from the late Lou Kousin of New Jersey SANE, later renamed New Jersey Peace Action. In 1981, the Ethical Culture Society of Essex County on Prospect Street became New Jersey’s first World Peace Site in 1981.
Now through Nov. 8, Malone and Savidis-Markatos are among the 70 artists in a group show at SOPAC called UNVEILED26, juried and designed by painter and curator Jeremy Moss. The show is a preview of next month’s Studio Tour SOMA.
Opening Reception: Wednesday Sept. 23, 6 p.m.-8 p.m.
This week, a hearing was held to determine whether a developer could overturn the village arborist’s decision to deny the developer a permit to cut the tree down.
In a close vote, the Planning Board voted down a proposal to demolish a Tudor Revival home built in 1939, after hearing testimony from the HPC’s vice chair.
Last month, the village’s Historic Preservation Commission hosted a community meeting to discuss with residents the potential to form a historic district here and what that would mean.
After a $38,000 restoration, the 116-year-old stained-glass window made has never been more spectacular.
Karen Shelby designs gardens large and small. Vegetables, fruit trees, perennials, container annuals and water features serve as her paint brushes and sculpting tools.
Ceperley’s push for bike lanes on Parker Avenue converged with helping Congresswoman Analilia Mejia’s campaign during the past year — he considered a run for local office.
Pierro Gallery’s outstanding exhibition Female Hysteria is by turns subversive, smart, funny and an out-and-out gorgeous must-see.