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Oakeside Bloomfield Cultural Center

Monday, November 26, 2012

PHOTOS: An Afternoon of 'Music at the Mansion'

Cabaret singing at Oakeside Bloomfield Cultural Center

Corinna Sowers-Adler treated Bloomfield Sunday to an afternoon of cabaret singing with "Music at the Mansion." The musical series, created by Bloomfield resident Sowers-Adler, also featured guests from New Jersey and New York. Click through the photos above to see more.

Monday, November 19, 2012

The Week Ahead: Council Meeting, Flea Market, Oakeside Show

A look at what's on the calendar this week in Bloomfield

Check out more of the events going on in Bloomfield this week. To see all the area events, or to add your own, click on events at the top of this page. Council meeting Monday, 6 p.m. Town Hall, Bloomfield There will be a conference meeting at 6 p.m., with a regular meeting following. Jubilee Park Flea Market & Collectible Show Sunday, 9 a.m. 915 Allwood Road, Clifton This flew market offers something for everyone and you can start your holiday shopping early. There will be a collection of unique items for sale.  A…My Name is Allice Sunday, 2 p.m. Oakeside Bloomfield Cultural Center 240 Belleville Ave. NiCori Studios and Productions in association with Oakeside Bloomfield Cultural Center proudly announce three benefit performances of A...MY…

Monday, November 12, 2012

Week Ahead: Bloomfield Board of Ed Meeting

Check out more the events going on in Bloomfield this week. To see all the area events click on events.

The Bloomfield Board of Education will meet on Tuesday, Nov. 13 beginning at 7:30 p.m. for its regularly scheduled meeting. The meeting will be held in the Bloomfield High School Auditorium, 160 Broad St. in Bloomfield. Check out more of the events going on in Bloomfield this week. To see all the area events click on Events at the top of this page. Log into Bloomfield.patch.com to add your events.  What’s in Your Attic? Free Appraisal Monday Monday, 10 a.m. Nye & Company Auctioneers and Appraisers 20 Beach St. – FREE Bring your jewelry, paintings, silver and furniture for a free appraisal. Neighbors-Helping-Neighbors Meeting Wednesday, 6:30 p.m. Bloomfield Public Library 90 Broad St. - FREE Neighbors-helping-neighbors USA, Inc. is a cost-…

Wednesday, September 19, 2012

Oakeside Music Series Continues Sept 30

Award-winning songwriter Ilene Angel, singer/songwriter Garry Novikoff and Broadway singer Sarah Rice will perform.

  "Music at the Mansion" at the Oakeside Bloomfield Cultural Center continues with a new installment in the monthly concert series on Sunday, September 30, at 3pm.  Performers will include award- winning songwriter Ilene Angel, Singer/Songwriter Garry Novikoff and Broadway singer Sarah Rice. Ilene Angel is an award-winning songwriter and author. Her song “I Don’t Think About It” was number one on Radio Disney, and currently “Costco Queen” entertains audiences every night in the hit show, Motherhood the Musical. She studied music at Northwestern University and The Juilliard School and was the recipient of the Abe Olman Award from the Songwriters’ Hall of Fame. As a writer and performer, Garry Novikoff has been described as Peter Allen meets…

Friday, August 10, 2012

The Weekender: What's Happening in Bloomfield and Beyond

The Wedding Singer at Bloomfield High School; Murder in Paradise at the Oakeside Cultural Center.

  Here are some of the events happening this weekend in Bloomfield and neighboring towns. To see all the events click on EVENTS at the top of this page.  Log into Patch and add your events anytime. THIS WEEKEND AT THE MOVIES Montclair: Clearview Clairidge Cinemas Clearview Bellevue 4 Clifton: AMC Clifton Commons 16 Allwood Cinema 6 West Orange: AMC Essex Green Cinema Caldwells: Clearview Caldwell Cinema 4   BLOOMFIELD     WHAT:  “The Wedding Singer”  The Musical WHERE:  Bloomfield High School, 160 Broad Street, Bloomfield WHEN:  Friday & Saturday   8 p.m. WHY GO: The Charles Seller Foundation's Talent Time performs the musical "The Wedding Singer," based on the New Line Cinema film of the same name. All proceeds will go to benefit Jessica …

Friday, May 4, 2012

The Weekender: What's Happening in Bloomfield and Beyond

Help Clean a Park, Play Chess, Shred Paper or Celebrate Comic Book Day

Here are some of the events happening this weekend in Bloomfield and neighboring towns.   To see all the events click on EVENTS on the home page. BLOOMFIELD WHAT:  Friday Morning Knitting/Crocheting/Needlework Club WHERE:  Bloomfield Public Library, 90 Broad Street, Bloomfield WHEN:  Friday   11am WHY GO:   Do you knit, crochet, needlepoint, quilt?  Then come to the Bloomfield Public Library Friday mornings and share your patterns/techniques with other crafters!   Beginners welcome!  WHAT:  HOT TAMALE - Recipe for Murder WHERE:   Oakeside Bloomfield Cultural Center, 240 Belleville Ave, Bloomfield WHEN:      Friday  7pm WHY GO:  The audience will assist the Private Eye as he tries to figure out who killed Mexican food entrepreneur, Hector …

Friday, April 13, 2012

"Taste of Bloomfield" Coming to Oakeside April 15

The public is invited to dine well, see a part of Bloomfield's history and support the Oakeside Bloomfield Cultural Center

  The Oakeside is proud to announce the sixth annual Taste of Bloomfield on Sunday, April 15, from 4 - 6pm.  The fundraising event hosts between 15 and 20 area restaurants that supply tasty samplings of their daily menus.  It is a great way to try that restaurant in town that you have never gotten to visit! Restaurants and food establishments slated to attend are: Senorita's, Salute, Spice Thai Cuisine, Calandra's, Brookdale ShopRite, Applegate Farms, Fitzgerald's, Forest Hill Field Club, Pan Dan Asian Cuisine, Mes Reves, Stamna, Greek Taverna, Dev's Jamacian, Cupa Cabana, Sweets Boutique and Aki Japanese Restaurant. The Oakeside mansion, home to the Bloomfield Cultural Center since 1981, is a civic treasure that has long played an …

Friday, March 9, 2012

The Weekender: It’s 'Spring Ahead' Weekend

Weekend events in Bloomfield, Belleville and Newark

  Don’t forget to set your clock ahead 1 hour before you go to bed Saturday night!   WHAT:  Line Dancing & Game Night WHERE:  Newark Symphony Hall, 1030 Broad St, Newark WHEN:  Friday, March 9, 5 pm  WHY GO:  Music by DJ Joe Smith.  Line dance lessons with Kenny J: 5-7pm.   No packaged goods allowed.    Raffle, prizes, $5 wine, $5 beer, $5 drink specials COST:  $5  For more info click here    WHAT:  Current Planetarium Shows: Seven Wonders and Little Star WHERE:   Planetarium at Newark Museum, 49 Washington St., Newark WHEN:     Friday, Saturday, Sunday    noon – 5pm  WHY GO:   Seven Wonders : Fridays, 2 pm; Saturdays & Sundays, 2 & 4 pm.   Recommended for adults and children ages 9 and up. Turn back the pages of time and witness the Seven…

Thursday, February 23, 2012

"Music at the Mansion" Sunday, February 26

The "Music at the Mansion" series showcases talented performers from New York and New Jersey.

NiCori Studios and Productions, in association with Oakeside Bloomfield Cultural Center, announce a new installment of the monthly concert series, "Music at the Mansion." On Sunday, February 26, at 3pm, singer Louisa Poster, Musical Theater performer Terri Gorgone, and husband/wife singing duo of Paul Chamlin and Rochelle Breyer Chamlin will headline. Poster is a retired NYC School teacher who studied acting at the Henry Street Settlement House and starred as Molly for three years in the off-off Broadway show LINE.  Recently, she performed her solo show, "Flash! Bam! Alakazam! A Tribute to Betty Hutton" at Don't Tell Mama's. Gorgone has a Master's degree in theater from NYU and has been a music teacher for 25 years.  Currently, she is the…

Saturday, January 21, 2012

Patch Weekend Guide – Jan. 20-22

Cuban jazz, folk music, mystical poetry and more -- happening in and about town this weekend.

  Once Upon a Text: Recent Work by Leslie Nobler Friday, 20 January, 9:00 am – 3 pm Oakeside Bloomfield Cultural Center 240 Belleville Ave, Bloomfield, NJ FREE Art exhibition explores mystical poetry, artist’s books, collage and unique prints.   New work features printing on metal surfaces and metallic finishes to digital art.  Historic ritual/ceremonial handmade objects in age-old texts as related to personal and spiritual development.  Open weekdays from 9am to 3pm from January 2 through February 2.   Friday Morning Needlework/Knitting/Crocheting Club @ Bloomfield Public Library January 20,  11:00 am Bring your latest project, and look forward to a couple of hours of making new friends and sharing creative ideas. Beginners welcome!   "…

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