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Montclair Film launched its StorySlam
program in January with a “My First Time”-
themed competition.
1. Storytellers Stella Cook, Liz Samuel and
Gary Foreman placed first, second and
third, respectively.
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THE RALPH PUCCI SECOND ANNUAL JAZZ SET
Designer Ralph Pucci’s Manhattan loft space of was the setting for “Conversations
with Christian,” billed as “an intimate evening of jazz, conversation, art and
mannequins.” The event, which featured performances by celebrated bassists
Esperanza Spalding and Christian McBride, included a champagne reception and
showroom tour.
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JOYCE CAROL OATES AT
BLOOMFIELD COLLEGE
Bloomfield College recently welcomed
acclaimed author Joyce Carol Oates, D.F.A.
(Hon. ’10) to campus for a discussion with
moderator Dr. Angela Conrad, professor of
English and Women’s Studies.
1. Joyce Carol Oates with Bloomfield College
President Richard A. Levao and twin
brother Ron
2. Joyce Carol Oates with two attendees
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SPRING 2018 MONTCLAIR MAGAZINE
1. Neal Lazar (board member, NYC), Sandy Bondorowsky (board member, Montclair),
Margarethe Laurenzi (board member, Mountain Lakes), Christian McBride (artistic
director, Montclair), Melissa Walker (founder & president, Montclair), Esperanza
Spalding (guest musician), Bryon Phelps (board member, Montclair), Ralph Pucci
(president of event host Ralph Pucci International), Terry Woodard (chairman of
the Jazz House Kids Board, South Orange)
2. Melissa Walker (Jazz House Kids founder & president), Esperanza Spalding (jazz
musician and guest artist) with Jazz House Kids emerging musicians/students, left
to right: Monae Clancy (trombone), Gabrielle Garo (flute), Emily Springer (trumpet),
Claudia Nketia (vocals), Chloe Raichle (bass), Whisper McRae (drums)
3. Walter and Liza Springer
4. Holly English (board advisor and Montclair resident) and Hilary Apicella
(board member, Glen Ridge)
5. Michael Pucci (young patron co-chair), Sabrina MacLean (young patron co-chair),
Christian McBride (Jazz House Kids artistic director and Montclair resident),
Nick Seshadri (young patron co-chair)
6. Nancy Northup and James Johnson
COURTESY
MFF STORY SLAM