Song and Dance All Around Town
Singers and Dancers Perform Various Shows Locally This Weekend
The opportunites to indulge your love of music and dance abound locally this weekend. From the music of the Beatles, to love song and ballads, to chorales and symphonies, your favorite genre is sure to be represented. Dance enthusiasts will enjoy the Dance Theatre of Harlem or the Broadway production numbers of White Christmas. Read on for the details of these events and others and feel free to add your own suggestions for weekend entertainment in the Comments section.
Jay Dougherty Ballads & Love Songs
Spend an evening enjoying the songs of Sinatra, Martin and Gershwin when local favorite Jay Dougherty performs at Highland Place. The steaks and chops are prepared over a wood fire, so plan to stay for dinner, too! Free admission; Friday at 8 p.m.; Maplewood
Based on the Bing Crosby/Danny Kaye movie, Irving Berlin’s White Christmas is a delightful musical about two singer/dancers performing a show in snowy Vermont, while falling in love with two singing sisters under the mistletoe. Holiday magic, song, dance and comedy all wrapped up in one merry show. $25-$80; Friday and Saturday at 7 p.m., Saturday and Sunday at 1:30 p.m.; Millburn
Dance Theatre of Harlem Ensemble
Sixteen young dancers trained at the Dance Theatre of Harlem will delight the audience with a show for all ages at SOPAC. Young dancers and those interested in learning more about dance will find this interactive performance fascinating. $30-$40; Sunday at 3 p.m.; South Orange
In the tradition of Vaudeville, royal jesters, clowns, silent films and animated cartoons, Drew the Dramatic Fool offers laughs for imperfect humans, taking the audience through a range of emotions from joy to fear to despair and back to joy again. $15; Sunday at 11 a.m.; South Orange
The Maplewood First Aid Squad presents “Beatlemania Now” as a fundraiser to help the Squad with operating expenses such as medical supplies and emergency vehicle maintenance. The show tells the story of the Beatles from 1964 to 1969, with authentic costuming and 30 classic hit songs, with all the spirit of the original Fab Four. $16; Saturday at 7:30 p.m.; Maplewood
The South Orange Symphony begins its 63rd season with a concert at South Orange Middle School. The program includes works by Rossini, Bedřich Smetana, Wagner, and Mendelssohn. Stay after the show for a reception with Maestro Helmacy and Orchestra. Free; Saturday at 8 p.m.; South Orange
Start the morning with a yoga class open to all levels at Bhakti Barn Yoga, followed by breakfast featuring the goodies of The Able Baker, Maplewood. Bling follows with jewelry from Stella & Dot, who will generously donate 25% of proceeds to Newark Yoga Movement. The morning will conclude with another yoga class. Yoga is by donation only; Saturday at 8 a.m.; Millburn
The Friends of Maplewood Library’s Fall Book Sale
One can never have too many books. To further your collection, come browse the book sale at the Maplewood Library, with thousands of titles from which to choose. Sunday will feature a bag-of-books sale for terrific bargains. Free admission; Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sunday 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Maplewood
The Summit Chorale has been making music since 1906. Do not miss the opportunity to hear their exciting repertoire performed by their blend of recent college graduates, well-qualified amateurs and active professional soloists. Free; Saturday at 8 p.m.; Maplewood
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Jay Dougherty Ballads & Love Songs
November 18, 2011 at 8:00 pm5 Highland Pl, Maplewood, NJ (Highland Place) -
HighlandPlace Bar and Grill
5 Highland Pl, Maplewood, NJ -
White Christmas
November 16, 2011 / November 17, 2011 / November 18, 2011 / November 19, 2011 / November 20, 2011 / November 22, 2011 / November 23, 2011 / November 25, 2011 / November 26, 2011 / November 30, 2011 / December 1, 2011 / December 2, 2011 / December 3, 2011 / December 4, 2011 / December 7, 2011 / December 8, 2011 / December 9, 2011 / December 10, 2011 / December 11, 2011 / December 14, 2011 / December 15, 2011 / December 16, 2011 / December 17, 2011 / December 18, 2011 / December 20, 2011 / December 21, 2011 / December 22, 2011 / December 23, 2011 / December 24, 2011 at 7:00 pm -
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Maplewood First Aid Squad
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Bhakti Barn Yoga
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The Friends of Maplewood Library’s Fall Book Sale
November 19, 2011 / November 20, 2011 -
Maplewood Memorial Library
51 Baker St, Maplewood, NJ
Mike Quick
10:50 am on Friday, November 18, 2011
Don't forget the special Pre Thanksgiving Rent Party this coming Wednesday night. 3 great bands (Stuff brothers, Asbury Knights, Whiskey dogs). All for a great cause (The local food pantry). Doors open at 8 at the South Orange Elks lodge (220 Prospect Ave.
Nancy Dries
12:04 pm on Friday, November 18, 2011
Thoroughly Modern Millie at Millburn High School, Friday and Saturday, 7:30 p.m. Broadway in your backyard!