MUSIC
AROUNDTOWN
FORKIDS
COMEDY
THEATER
DANCE
ART
Mark Your Calendar
BY DEBORAH SCHAPIRO
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MUSIC
AROUNDTOWN
Although he only has been out of office two months, it is not too early to assess THE IMPACTOFBARACK OBAMA’ S PRESIDENCY ON RACE RELATIONS IN AMERICA. Political commentator, author and Rutgers University Associate Professor Melanye Price delivers the South Orange- Maplewood Adult School’ s Eva Samo lecture on Monday, April 3 at7:30 p. m. Admission $ 10; advanceregistration required. ■ Columbia High School, 17 Parker Ave., Maplewood. To register and for additional information, visit www. somadutschool. orgorcall 973-378-7620.
FORKIDS
In this musical version of the beloved children’ s story, a wise old octopus teaches RAINBOW FISH that it is as beautiful to shareone’ s gifts with others is it is to see vibrant colors and silver scales. Saturday, April 8 at 2 p. m. Tickets $ 18. ■ South Orange Performing Arts Center, 1 SOPAC Way, South Orange. For additional information, visit sopacnow. orgorcall 973-313-2787.
Wilbur the pig and Charlotte the spider return to Paper Mill in CHARLOTTE’ SWEB, based on E. B. White’ s classic tale of the meaning of friendship. This is an autism-friendly performancesuitable for children ages fiveand up. Saturday, April 29 at 10 a. m.;“ Meet Your Seat” open house Thursday, April 27 from 4-6 p. m. Tickets $ 12.75. ■ Paper Mill Playhouse, 22 Brookside Drive, Millburn. To purchase tickets and for additional information, visit papermill. org or call 973-376-4343.
COMEDY
The popular NPR humorist DAVID SEDARIS is also a best-selling author and, with his wife Amy Sedaris, aprolific playwright. He brings his sardonic wit to SOPAC, where he will read from his works. The evening also includesabook-signing. WordsBookstore will make books available for sale in the lobbybeforeand after hisreading. Thursday, April 6 at 7:30 p. m. Tickets $ 48- $ 78. ■ South OrangePerformingArtsCenter, 1SOPACWay, South Orange. For additional information, visitsopacnow. orgorcall973-313-2787.
THEATER
On December 4, 1956, musical legends Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewisand Carl Perkins came together at Sun Records in Memphis forthe first and only time. Based on their unforgettable recording session, MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET features such classics as“ Blue Suede Shoes,”“ GreatBalls of Fire,”“ Walk the Line” and many more. March 29-April23. Ticketpricesstartat $ 28. ■ Paper Mill Playhouse, 22 Brookside Drive, Millburn. To purchase tickets and for additional information, visitpapermill. orgorcall 973-376-4343.
DANCE
Dance lovers won’ t want to miss TRIPLE THREAT DANCE SHOWCASE, anexciting evening featuring three dance troupes performing three very different styles of dance: African, Spanish and ballet. Friday, March 17 at 8 p. m. Tickets $ 15- $ 20. ■ South Orange Performing Arts Center, 1 SOPAC Way, South Orange. For additional information, visit sopacnow. orgorcall 973-313-2787.
10,000 Maniacs
Sinceformingin1981, 10,000 MANIACS has been a top-selling alternative rock band. The group brings its blend of danceable music and socially-conscious lyrics to South Orange on Sunday, March 26 at 7:30 p. m. Tickets $ 38- $ 58.
■ South OrangePerforming Arts Center, 1SOPAC Way, South Orange. For additional information, visit sopacnow. orgorcall 973-313-2787.
Virtuoso jazz guitarist DAVE STRYKER has recorded 26 albums as leader of his ownband; he is also co-leader of the Stryker / Slagle Band and an in-demand sideman. He performs at SOPAC as part of its Jazz in the Loft series. Sunday, March 19 at 7p. m. Tickets $ 20. ■ South Orange Performing Arts Center, 1 SOPAC Way, South Orange. For additional information, visit sopacnow. org or call 973-313-2787.
Same instrument, different genre: Darren O’ Neill and Cheryl Terhune Cronk are a CLASSICAL GUITAR DUO who will perform a program of works by Dutch composer Maria Linnemann. Sunday, March 26 at 3 p. m. Free admission. ■ Millburn Public Library, 200 Glen Av., Millburn. For additional information, visit millburnlibrary. org or call 973-376-1006.
ART
Opening just as Spring really begins to bloom, PARK WONDER: REDISCOVERING NORTHERN NEW JERSEY LANDSCAPES is an exhibit of images by photographer Matthew Jensen that runs from Friday, April 14- Sunday, July 23. ■ VisualArts Center of New Jersey, 68 Elm St., Summit. Suggested admission: $ 5 adults, $ 3 students / seniors, members free. For additional information, visit artcenternj. org or call 908-273-9121.
18 SPRING 2017 MILLBURN & SHORT HILLS MAGAZINE