Author: Mike Levine
Everything You Need to Know About Rowing in New Jersey
September 8, 2023
Rowing has an enthusiastic following statewide and offers the chance to compete, get in shape, find community or just enjoy the water.
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Terry’s Serendipity Café Is Safe Space for Montclair Teens
November 29, 2022
The student-run nonprofit produces monthly drug- and alcohol-free music shows while fostering confidence and self-esteem.
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The festival has become a fixture in Essex County, annually featuring local and national musical acts, 75+ arts and food vendors, and thousands of attendees.
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Meet Gypsy-Jazz Guitarist Stéphane Wrembel
May 10, 2021
The French-born musician adds his Django Reinhardt–inspired sound to Maplewood’s cultural pastiche.
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Tuned In: Meet Mastering Engineer Greg Calbi
August 13, 2020
His clients range from Bruce to Blondie to Branford. What exactly does he do?
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Inside a Guitar Craftsman’s West Orange Workshop
February 3, 2020
Jay Rosenblatt builds a handful of high-end acoustic guitars each year.
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Jazz Pianist Emmet Cohen’s Keys to Success
December 9, 2019
Just 29, the Montclair-bred musician has earned the admiration of fans and fellow artists.
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Jersey’s Enduring Folk-Music Scene
August 12, 2019
Local artists are still strumming in varied venues throughout the state, from cafes and churches to libraries and living rooms.
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In 2015, singer/songwriter Dana Calitri developed Sing for Your Health!, a therapeutic program for Parkinson’s disease patients that’s offered monthly in West Orange, Ridgewood and New York City.
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