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We rewind to Artie's, Perla, Philadelphia, and Heidi Gallery.We're looking forward to Just Like a Girl, The Colored Museum,Rocky Horror, Safe Streets, Know the Bear Facts, Call Jane, backgammon and chess open play, CHS AP Art Showcase, and the South Mountain Conservancy annual meeting.Three Things with a call for local dancers, a book study, $7 movie tickets, private shopping events, Food Stroll tickets, and protesting the ICE Detention Center in Newark.We're on hiatus for a while, but we'll see you soon! Thanks for listening everyone!LINKSMeadowland Park Dance FestivalSafe Streets MeetingVirtual Book Study featuring "The Anxious Generation"$7 Movie Ticket TuesdaysBotanica Boutique Private ShoppingSouth Orange Food Stroll ticketsICE Detention Center Protest

We rewind to Coda, birthdays, Three Daughters, the Ancestral Call exhibit, N&K Prime, Corner Slice, and researching the NJ governor's race.We're looking forward to the Stitch & Bitch, Downtown Bingo Bash, knife skills class, Essex Funk Collective, Groove Together at SO Elks, (zombie) Edith Wilson, Songs of Ireland, swing dancing, poetry, meditation, figure drawing, and Warren Zanes.Three Things with a new market, Downtown After Sundown, crossing guard appreciation, bike lane meetings, tax help, Irish soda bread, Poppy and Sesame, and SOMA Sweets.LINKS:NJ Governor's RaceSouth Orange Bingo BashDowntown After Sundown Performer ApplicationVirtual Bike Lane MeetingsAARP Tax AideIrish Soda Bread pre-orderPoppy and SesameSOMA Sweets

It's Munsday and you know what that means! Whelp, neither do we.We rewind to Luna Stella, poetry at The Write Space, and winter hibernation.We're looking forward to Uncle Nearest Premium Whiskey tasting, InterACT Theatre The Wolves performance, Ramadan Moon Lighting, Windows for Women, Mardi Gras in Maplewood, My Black is Beautiful at SOPAC, March Fourth run and dog walk, the closing reception of Ancestral Call, Women's History Month proclamation, self-care crafting, Hey! I Heard You're Black, Business Plan Writing Workshop, Homeboy Came to Orange lecture, and Lee Rocker in his leopard print tux.Many more than Three Things with Felina Steak House, chicken coop registration, a call for art, crowdfundraising for Maplewoodstock, how to report ICE sightings, safe streets meeting, N&K Prime doughnuts, economic blackouts, and a listener's tip on how to be part of the resistance.We hope you'll join us in the economic blackout on Friday 2/28!LINKS:The Write SpaceRegister Your Chicken Coop5 CallsJust Like a GirlMaplewoodstock crowdfundraising (or text "maplewoodstock" to 53-555)DIRE HotlineEssex Safe Streets for AllN&K Prime doughnutsEconomic Blackout Feb. 28

We sit down with Leigh Friend of SOMA Wheelhouse to get the low-down on the new brick-and-mortar space, eat cheese, and, of course, talk Muppets.Leigh schools us on cheese, cheese-makers, and cheese-making and tells us some of the BIG plans for the new space. It's coming soon and we can't wait! We chat about cheese pairings, cheese sweat, local producers, and cheese as a metaphor for life.This episode feels like a giant cheese hug and we enjoyed every moment of recording it. Thanks, Leigh!

It's Valentine's Eve! If you celebrate, get ready to hang your silk stocking by the mantle for cupid to fill with chocolate and candy hearts.We rewind to the Mercantile fundraiser, poetry, even more Corner Slice, and the Super Bowl.We're looking forward to Valentine's events and date ideas, Black History Month events and celebrations, Oscar Nominated shorts at the Village at SOPAC, West Coast Swing, a dance party, trivia night, movies, talks, and more!Three Things with Galentine's at Perch, Groove Together's next dance party, Windows for Women submissions, cool happenings at the Village at SOPAC, and indoor heated winter swimming.We hope you'll join us in the Economic Blackout on February 28.LINKS:Galentine's at PerchGroove Together Dance Party TicketsWindows for WomenEncore membership Village at SOPACNewark Pool accessEconomic Blackout Feb. 28

We rewind to deliciousness at The Corner Slice, Lum's Cellars, trivia night, and poetry class at The Write Space.We're looking forward to the fundraiser for the LA fires at Maplewood Mercantile, pop-ups at the Co-Lab with Stupid Sloth Cards, the Charmery, the Local D, and fairy hair, two craft chocolate tastings, a film screening of One of Them Days celebrating SZA, karaoke at Pickett's, a kids sewing workshop.Three Things with Rent Party Garden, Maplewoodstock band applications, tax assistance, and General Store Shops and Cafe.Do you like us? Check this box.LINKS:Elks Rent Party Garden Named South Orange Villager of the MonthMaplewoodstock band applicationsValentine's Day Pretzel preorderKing Cake preorderTax filing assistanceTax filing assistance for seniors

We rewind to Perla, brunch, and a bonus ep we know is going to *brie* amazing!We're looking forward to puppy yoga, the kick-off of Black History Month, the Corner Slice, getting hypnotized, Rent Party Garden, kids and family events, SOMA+ Books meetup, Whiskey and Sugar, an art exhibit, and more!Three Things with the Immigrant Legal Resource Center, CHS Prom Shop, Listen to Your Mother auditions, Ashley Market, Brown Sugar Baking Company, Three Daughters, and an indoor play space.Now excuse us while we finish casting our Muppets version of Out of Africa…LINKS:Immigrant Legal Resource Center red cardsListen to Your MotherColumbia High School Prom ShopBrown Sugar Baking CompanyThree Daughters Weekly DinnersChildren's Indoor Play Space

Welcome to the SOMAPSO Weekly Podcast, now with even more GenX cynicism.We rewind to snow days, good neighbors, shoveling, cold weather, the Philadelphia Eagles, and the Barnes Museum.We're looking forward to the Groove Together dance party, Class Act comedy night, West Village bag sale, SOMA Rocks, Pet Portraits, Fairy Hair, Lunar Fest, Puzzle Party, mediation, a Lion Dance, and an instrument petting zoo.Three Things with the Chili Cookoff, TraderJs Delivery, a craft swap, and Maplewood Wheelhouse.Stay warm out there everyone!LINKS:Chili Cook-OffTraderJsDelivery.com Use code FREE50 to get your first delivery free!Craft Swap

The one in which Cat and Chrissy agree about something… pizza.We rewind to pilates, painting, shopping, and poetry. We're looking forward to Wolfman at Village at SOPAC, SOMSD Superintendent Jason Bing!, Silverbased photography exhibition, Jokes in Jan., Craft Club ribbon cutting, Cabaret in the Loft, Family Fun Dance Party, Lee Rocker of the Stray Cats, and MLK Day luminaries and light show.Three Things with drought, Corner Slice, This Old House guy, pet licensing, and summer camp registration.We Asked Jeeves (Ask Jeevesed?) and he said Bon Jovi *is* a nice guy, it *isn't* July, and the canvas math checks out.LINKS:This Old House in MaplewoodThe Write SpacePet Licensing in Maplewood & South OrangeSummer Camp in Maplewood & South OrangeAsk Jeeves

Happy New Year! And welcome to episode 1 of season 4! We rewind to two weeks of holiday fun including Pickett's, Don't Tell Comedy, and SOMA Chamber of Commerce.We're looking forward to vision board workshops, MLK luminary decorating, West Coast Swing Party, SOMA Figure Drawing, Open Hearth Cooking, and OF COURSE, Puppy Yoga!Three Things with SOMA Tool Share, SAM Fitness Pass, Big Idea Machines, Christmas Tree pickup, and No. 165.Whatever you need, you can drink it out of a mug. Thanks for listening everyone, we can't believe it's been four years!LINKS:SOMA Tool Share SAM Fitness Pass Big Idea Machines

It's the holiday season so hoop-de-do and dickory dock and don't forget we're off for the next two weeks!We rewind to the art opening at the Herb and Milly Iris Gallery, the Baker Square dedication, and even more holiday preparations.We are looking forward to ribbon cuttings, a wine tasting, a tiki pop-up bar, Dickens Village, a holiday market, the Local D, Old Year's Eve, and embroidery journals.Three Things with free karate classes, the SO Elf Chase, join a Maplewood Township committee, a vintage Pop-Up, Fox and Falcon, and CKO.Our last Co-Lab Thing To Know all about the Co-Lab marketplace, a gingerbread house decorating event, and two pop-ups this weekend!Whatever you celebrate, have a great holiday everyone!LINKS:South Orange "Elf Chase Giveaway"Maplewood Township boards and committees Crash Doll Vintage Pop-Up CKO rebranding

We kick things off with a debate about chocolate chip cookies and, not surprisingly, we don't agree. We rewind to the Baker Street Flea, shopping local for gifts, and holiday prep. We are looking forward to diving deeper into the holiday season with a holiday wine tasting, the South Orange Holiday Market, an art opening at the Herb and Milly Iris Gallery, pop-up events, live music, Breakfast with Santa, a tree lighting, two holiday concerts, Coda's Ugly Sweater Party, and more!Three Things with leaf collection, a NYE Wine Dinner Extravaganza, battery recycling, a new family-focused book shop, LEGOs, and NJ prohibits book banning.Our Co-Lab Thing to Know this week is all about SOMA Sweets, one of our favs. Those gummy bears, amiright? Plus two weekend pop-ups!How do you feel about chocolate chip cookies? We want to know! Take the poll on our IG or send us an email at hello@somapso.com.LINKS:South Orange Co-LabSOMA SweetsPorta Rossa & Lum's Cellars Wine Dinner ExtravaganzaMaplewood Leaf Collection ScheduleBattery RecyclingChatter Box Book ShopProhibition on Book BanningLEGO Adventure at SOPL

From the Great British Baking Recap and Mrs. Claus to Whoville cosplay and breast noses, we hit all the important topics this week. Oh, and a whole lot of events, too!We rewind to the Mapso Follies, Thanksgiving, and Small Business Saturday. We're looking forward to all things holiday and one thing summer with shopping, eating, and SO MANY Santas! Three Things with General Store Shops and Cafe, outdoor dining, Chow Town, and Sonny's Bagels.We have a Co-Lab Thing To Know featuring Grá and Imperfect Studios.There are so many things on the calendar this week that we barely scratched the surface. Be sure to also check the calendar so you don't miss out on something great!Are you Team Brunch or Team Pancakes? Send us an email and let us know at hello@somapso.com.LINKS:South Orange Co-LabGeneral Store Shops and CafeOutdoor dining is officially permanent Chow Town Food ToursSonny's BagelsUse code GOBBLE for 25% off merch

Join us as we pull back the $2000 star curtain to sit down with super-funny comedian and local SOMAPSO-ian Liz Glazer. We are huge fans and we were thrilled with the opportunity to do a deep-dive into Muppets, the life of a working comedian, her live show recorded at SOPAC, Ladies of Laughter, and some killer women comedians.

Cat and Crispy bring you all the events coming up this week as we get ready to gobble gobble gobble our way into Thanksgiving week.We rewind to Perch Holiday Open House, Frozen Charlotte, and Follies rehearsal. We're looking forward to the Mapso Family Follies Talent Show, a meet and greet with Chef David Burke, blanket making, Turkey trot, Pollockpalooza, Pet Portraits, Big Train at the Elks, and Thanksgiving.Three things with Springfield Avenue, the Corner Slice, Moxie Salon, a coat drive, and ice skating in South Orange.A Co-Lab Thing to Know with one of our favs: SOMA Wheelhouse.We're off next week but we'll have a Bonus Ep with Liz Glazer and a special merch discount code GOBBLE for 25% off.LINKS:SAM Shopping PassportMoxie SalonCoat Drive at GenWealthIce Skating in Spiotta ParkSOMA WheelhouseUse code GOBBLE for 25% off merch

It's our 106th show!We rewind to lawn sign recycling, Pet Wants SOMA, and Savannah.We're looking forward to Holiday Open House at Perch, Whiskey and Sugar, a Holiday Food Drive, a Tricky Tray, SOMA+ Books Club, Cheeseboards, Podcasting 101, wine and cheese, Hot Ones Challenge, and The Mapso family Follies.Three Things to Know with a winter clothing drive, a call for artists, sippin' Santa, drought watch, and a gingerbread house contest.A Co-Lab Thing to Know with Sumana Ghosh-Witherspoon and Enchantress Fairy Hair.A SOPAC Thing to Know with the Hot Sardines and a special discount code.Plus, smart TVs and chickens in human suits.LINKSMAPSO Family Follies Talent ShowGloves Hats and Scarves Drive Call for Artists: Black Art UnveiledVillage Hall Sippin' SantaDurand-Hedden Gingerbread House ContestSumana Ghosh-WitherspoonHoliday Stomp with the Hot SardinesWater Conservation

We rewind to art, poetry, and pretzels (and Halloween!)We're looking forward to Walk This Way, the record fair, Adalante, chicken pot pie, Foundations of European Cinema, Veteran's Day, Friendsgiving, and more.Three Things with Ethan and Daddo, turkeys and Christmas Trees, Baker Street Market, crafts, recycling, hazardous waste, and a retreat.Plus - our first Co-Lab Thing to Know all about the South Orange Co-Lab!LINKS:Ethan and Daddo GSSC Turkeys and Christmas Trees Baker Street Market Craft Cub Studio SOMA Cycle Recycles Lawn Signs Hazardous Waste Day Wildly Floral Retreat

It's a spooky Halloween edition of the podcast this week because when you want to know what's going on in Maplewood and South Orange, who you gonna call? SOMAPSO!We rewind to the Craft Beer Tasting, Monster Bawl, and the Apprentice.We are looking forward to the Halloween Parade, Studio Tour, First Fridays at the Elks, Community Planting Day, CKO Kickboxing, Brunch in the Loft with Tracy Nelson, Masters of the Telecaster, the grand opening of Barn Bird, and Three Sisters Stew.Three Things to Know with Maplewood Karate, Union Square Pretzel Co., Perla Oysters, Lum's Cellars, a coat drive, and daylight savings.And, of course, remember to get out there and VOTE!Thank you to this week's sponsor, Studio Tour SOMA.LINKS:Barn Bird KitchenMaplewood KarateUnion Square Pretzel Co.Perla OysterLum's Cellars SOMA Shares Coat Drive

We rewind to Purgefest, cheese pretzels, and Mapso Scary voting. We're looking forward to wearing our costumes for a full week at all the Halloween events—Monster Bawl, Spooky Spiotta, kids dance party, Elks Fright Night Dance Party, Village Hall Halloween, Family Fright Night, Hilton Halloween, Halloween, SOPL Halloween, and the Maplewood Halloween. Plus Craft Beer Tasting, Tails and Treats, and Diwali Fest.Three Things with help with social services, the SO Co-Lab, mail-in ballots, and listener email.Thank you to Studio Tour SOMA for sponsoring this week's episode.LINKS:SO Co-Lab vendor interest email Leave the leaves!Drought warningGet a mail-in ballot

It's the heart of Spooky Season! We rewind to Maplewood Art Walk and Music Fest, Barry Sonnenfeld, WAE Open at Heidi Gallery, Aurora Borealis.We fast-forward to cheese-stuffed pretzels, the Hometown Flash tattoo event, the Rocky Horror Picture Show, Purgefest, Painters in the Park, the Seton Village Food Truck Festival, Ladies Night, Mapso Fall Fest, Wednesday at the Movies, Craft Beer Tasting, and Oracle Card Reading.Three Things with MAPSOSCARY, Hilton Halloween Home decorating contest, voting, a photo contest, and a new thrift store.Thank you to our sponsor Studio Tour SOMA.LINKS:Voting/Election GuideMaplewood Leaf CollectionSouth Mountain Conservancy Photo Contest

But enough about animal weddings… We rewind to Ken Stanek's book launch, Monster Bawl tickets, Mapso Family Follies Talent Show auditions, Martin's Pretzels, and voting.We're looking forward to Village Hall Oktoberfest, Carnival Dogs, book events with Rick Parker and Abby Sher at [words] Bookstore, Watershed Literary Event, Ladies Night Out in South Orange, Olympians, Women's Political Voices, and Indigenous People's Day.Three Things with Anti Ramen, Porta Rossa, Perla Oysters, flu vaccines, a spooky run/walk, and Don't Tell Comedy.SOPAC Thing to Know with Masters of the Telecaster. Listen for a discount code!If you like this podcast, please give us a rating and review on the podcast platform of your choice. Also, we're not a secret — tell a friend!LINKS:Maplewood Art Walk & Music FestMonster BawlSpooky StridesDon't Tell Comedy

We've got breaking news about SZA! Well, two-day-old news now, but still!We rewind to Unveiled Studio Tour art opening and Suzanne Vega at SOPAC, plus a little Devil's Tube at Fox and Falcon.We're looking forward to Lum's Cellars patio tasting, Ken Stanek book launch, InterACT Theater Fright Night, First Fridays at the Elks, Meet the Authors and Exploration of World Music at 1978 Arts Center, Hola Fest, Aztec Two-Step, An Evening with Barry Sonnenfeld, and SOMA Sounds.Three Things to Know with the Mapso Family Follies Talent Show, Barnbird Kitchen, Purgefest, Maplewood Karate, vendor calls for holiday markets, and Perch. Plus - get your Monster Bawl tickets!After all of that, we're ready to tuck in for the night in our pajama habits.If you like this podcast, please give us a rating and review on the podcast platform of your choice. Also, we're not a secret — tell a friend!LINKS:Mapso Family Follies Talent ShowPurgefestBarnbird KitchenAztec Two StepMonster Bawl Maplewood KarateBaker Street Winter FleaSODT Holiday Markets

The giant skeletons are out, so it must be autumn!This week, we rewind to Essex Funk, Adam Sandler, Maplewood Co-work, and the Heidi Gallery. Plus, we tease Liz Glazer.We're looking forward to Suzanne Vega, Unveiled 24, the Jespy House/Sadie's Fashion Show, Matt Matheiss, the Clay Pottery Market, South Orange Elktoberfest, Yoga and Mimosas, and Kaleidoscope Hispanica art opening.Three things with the Mapso Follies, InterACT Theater, speed bumps, Smokey Bear, and a mural call for art.Thanks for sponsoring this week, Good Bottle Refill Shop!If you like this podcast, please give us a rating and review on the podcast platform of your choice. Also, we're not a secret — tell a friend and share the fun!LINKS:Good Bottle Refill ShopMapso FolliesMapso Follies Bonus EpInterAct Theater Golf InvitationalSmokey Bear reading challengeSAM Utility Box Mural RFPCraft Beer Fundraiser

We get right into it this week and rewind to a visit to True Salvage Cafe, Backyard Movie Night, 1978 art opening, Lorena's and Coda.We're looking forward to Stride for Your Mind, Newstead 5K, Community Day, Lightning Brook Clean Up, Tacocat, South Mountain Wildflower Park, Essex Funk, Won't You Be My Neighbor, and Unveiled24.Three Things to Know with the Maplewood movie theater and a secret supper club. A bonus Thing to Know this week: don't touch Cat's brownie.We're in a Good Bottle Mood thanks to our sponsor this week, Good Bottle Refill Shop!(PS: the Thing to Know about cats and dogs was a rabies vaccination clinic on Wednesday, 9/18.)LINKS:Good Bottle Refill ShopTrue Salvage CafeMaplewood Theater Community MeetingMaplewood Redevelopment StudySam's Table

We rewind to Howard Jones, elephants, and the Maplewood Garden Club meeting. And if that sounds confusing, welcome to our podcast!We're looking forward to art exhibits, outdoor movies, manifesting, BeerFest, community kickball, voter registration, and the SOMA Amen meet-up.Three Things to Know with South Orange water system, Maplewood Historic Preservation Commission, SOMAcycle, and Purgefest.We know you're listening while you're in town, Adam Sandler!Thank you to our sponsor, Good Bottle Refill Shop.If you like this podcast, please give us a rating and review on the podcast platform of your choice. Also, we're not a secret — tell a friend and share the fun!LINKS:Good Bottle Refill ShopTatooinikiSOMAcycleSouth Orange Water System saleMaplewood Historic Preservation Commission

We're back and ready for all the fall happenings around SOMAPSO!We rewind to Porchfest, Joe Taino, Jamstravaganza, the Baird, and True Salvage Cafe.We're looking forward to Backyard Movie Night, José James (listen for a discount code!)paper shredding, Oysterfest, September Saturdays music in Maplewood Village, the Arts Fair, Maplewood Garden Club meeting, SOMAPSO Dance Team, and a book event at [words] Bookstore.Three Things to Know with the Baird, pizza, Gamechanger Fitness, and Poppy and Sesame.SOPAC Thing to Know: The Simon & Garfunkel Songbook ft. Aztec Two Step. Listen to get a discount code for 20% off your ticket!Thank you to our sponsor, Good Bottle Refill Shop!If you like this podcast, please give us a rating and review on the podcast platform of your choice. Also, we're not a secret — tell a friend and share the fun!LINKS:Good Bottle Refill ShopJosé James at SOPACGameChanger FitnessSeptember Saturdays in Maplewood VillagePoppy and SesameThe Simon & Garfunkel Songbook ft. Aztec Two Step at SOPAC

We're silencing the demons in our heads for a while to bring you this week's pod…First things first: we announce the Summer Sandwich Bracket winner! It was a close race and now we're hungry. We rewind to Jazz at Lorena's, Aqua Fitness, recycling, and rain. We're looking forward to Maplewood Village Sidewalk Sale, Playa Bowls grand opening, Sarah Hodd and the Drive, Janetza Miranda at the Springfield Ave Gazebo, Richie Furay final-final farewell tour, Chow Town Food Tour, Trash Panda Crew, Flii Nation, Wonka, and Maplewood Pool. Oh, and an extra week of Fast Forward with Porchfest, outdoor yoga, Downtown After Sundown, senior picnics, and Funk Yeah!Three Things with Studio Tour artist registration, Backyard Movie Night, Craft Beer Tasting, Osteria LK, The Strollers, and Good Bottle Refill ShopWe have a SOPAC Thing to Know this week! José James on September 6. Use our code SOMAPSOJOSE for 20% off your ticket.We're off next week so we'll be in your inbox not your earbox. See you in September!

The calendar is chock full this week. Grab your pool noodle and let's get into it!We rewind to Small Wonder Marketplace, Summit Farmer's Market, strawberry gin tasting at Lum's, and gelato at Porta Rossa.We're looking forward to seniors Party Tour Bus, Jazz at Lorena's, live music everywhere, community dance class, Adult Swim, free haircuts, Pokemon Go, and South Orange Summer Nights.Three things featuring SOMA Wheelhouse, Kitchen Table, a kickball tournament, and Porchfest.Remember to VOTE in the Summer Sandwich Bracket in our Instagram feed! Final 4 voting this week, the Final Match Up is Monday!If you like this show, please give us a rating and a review on the podcast platform of your choice. Also, to hear all the juicy bloopers and other extra content, become a Patreon.LINKS:SOMA Wheelhouse Munch NecklacesP/T Horticulturist jobKitchen Table event spaceKickball TournamentPorchfest

It's a rainy one out there but Cat and Chrissy are floating in to tell you what's happening this week in SOMAPSO.We rewind to the House Music Festival, Sew Leana, Theo Devany, iced tea from Perch, and sweet corn gelato from Porta Rossa.We're looking forward to Saturday Stargazing, Women in Astronomy Trivia, Small Wonder Marketplace, Viva Flamenco, Tristate, Mapso Open Mic, and the Senior Party Bus.Three things with Twist and Mingle mobile bar, SOMAcycle, Lum's, Kah Kow, backyard movie night, and vintage clothing pop-ups.Remember to vote in the Summer Sandwich Bracket in our Instagram feed! If you like this show, please give us a rating and a review on the podcast platform of your choice. Also, to hear all the juicy bloopers and other extra content, become a Patreon.LINKS:Theo Devany Acting StudioTwist and MingleSOMAcycleKah Kow

We're sucking up these last days of summer before it turns into pumpkin spice season.We rewind to two weeks of good times with Take a Big Step on Climate, trivia, the Co-Lab, cheese, library cards, Clay Studio, the Whitney, and Ladies of Laughter.We're looking forward to the House Music Festival, Sarah Hodd and the Drive, InterACT Sings the 80s, movie in the park, jazz at the gazebo, FORT, [mma] project, and Next Stage at Village Hall.Three things with Maplewood Pool, a community art project, a backpack drive, health screenings, jitney passes, the Dancing Blender, Porta Rossa, and Monster Bawl.Do you have a female delicata squash? Let us know—we need your pollen.If you like this show, please give us a rating and a review on the podcast platform of your choice. Also, to hear all the juicy bloopers and other extra content, become a Patreon.LINKS:Emmet Otter's Jug Band ChristmasMonster BawlThe Dancing BlenderFriendship Circle Project RFPPorta RossaMaplewood Jitney

This week is all about ice cream and we're on board with that!We rewind to Maplewoodstock, Valley Vintage Back Room Art Pop-Up, the Euros at Bunny's, and Green Door Studio Life Lines closing. We're looking forward to ice cream! The Hilton Neighborhood Ice Cream Social, Co-Lab Midsummer Family Fun, Noble Hungers Ice Cream Machine event, and Teen Xchange ice cream making. Also, SOMA+ Books Club meet up, Clay Pottery Market, Storm Chasing, Ladies of Laughter, and live music.Three things with the Baird Center Cafe, adult water fitness, Mapso Follies, and recycling.We're on vacation next week so we'll be in your inbox but not your gearbox next week.If you like this show, please give us a rating and a review on the podcast platform of your choice. Also, to hear all the juicy bloopers and other extra content, become a Patreon.LINKS:Smokey the BearBaird Center Cafe with The Player AgencyMapso Follies

Grab your Halls mentho-lyptus, jump in your U-Haul, and crank up the Hall and Oates, and let's get into it.We rewind to the 4th of July, Girls' Night Out, Billy Tally at Village Hall, Lorena's, and Aqua Fitness. We're looking forward to Maplewoodstock, Valley Vintage Back Room art Pop-Up, July's Version, Take a Big Step on Climate, South Orange Summer Nights with Essex Funk Collective, Adult Swim at the South Orange Pool, and Cannabis History. Three things with Smokey the Bear, NJ Transit, SOMA Plates, the Health Department, and Maplewood Film Society.Plus, it's hot out there. “How hot is it?” you ask. Well, we're going to tell you.If you like this show, please give us a rating and a review on the podcast platform of your choice. Also, to hear all the juicy bloopers and other extra content, become a Patreon.LINKS:MaplewoodstockSmokey Bear scavenger huntSmokey BearSOMA PlatesMaplewood Film Society

Fix yourself a hot cup of International Coffee, store your loose screws in the empty tin, and let's get into it!We rewind to the Valley Vintage Summer Solstice Party, the South Orange Cornhole Classic, and Gabriel's Daughter. We're looking forward to Girls* Night Out in Maplewood Village, Bill Tally Trio, Morrow Turnover Sale, Summer-Ween, Forget the Whale, Los Traficantes, Rocky Horror Pride Night, South Orange Summer Nights, and, of course, July 4th celebrations!Three Things with DJ Jimmy, Pet Wants SOMA, OGeez! NJ, beach passes, and a beer festival.We may not be able to tell the future, but we can tell you that we are happy to have you as part of the SOMAPSO Universe!If you like this show, please give us a rating and a review on the podcast platform of your choice. Also, to hear all the juicy bloopers and other extra content, become a Patreon.LINKS:Gabriel's DaughterOGeez! NJ MeetingsSouth Orange Downtown Beer Fest

It's a knowledge-filled episode this week with more things to know than you can shake a Local D at.We tie up the cliffhanger with the name of that cheese Cat won't stop talking about, then rewind to Joe Jackson, Porchfest, Art Walk, Jackie & Son, and Pickett's.We're looking forward to the Summer Solstice Party at Valley Vintage 411, the Maplewood Juneteenth Derby Picnic, Juneteenth at Durand-Hedden House, pizza making, SOMA media networking event, live music all over the place, and Shalom Festival.Three things is packed with pool openings, Freeman's Fish Market, Yellow Rose Vegan Bakery, the Local D, and a shared housing program.There are a lot of jokes about the Local D in this week's episode, so don't say we didn't warn you.If you like this show, please give us a rating and a review on the podcast platform of your choice. Also, to hear all the juicy bloopers and other extra content, become a Patreon.LINKS:Morrow Turnover SaleThe Local DJuly 4th in Maplewood

It's a mid-season cliffhanger episode!Wow—we met so many great people at Pridefest and we share some clips. Then we rewind to the Co-Lab with art, candy, and cheese, and the SOMA Figure Drawing exhibit at Green Door Studio. We're looking forward to the Richard Simmons Dragtastic Workout, the Cornhole Classic, Rocket Improv show, South Orange Elks Pride party, the Maplewood Community Health Fair, all the Juneteenth events, Gabriel's Daughter, and so much live music.Three things with fresh bread at the General Store, Porchfest sign-ups, Kitchen Table, summer reading, Rising Star Awards, a trip to Morris Museum, and fireworks.Whether you do something good or you dust your windowsills, have a great week and we'll see you out there!If you like this show, please give us a rating and a review on the podcast platform of your choice. Also, to hear all the juicy bloopers and other extra content, become a Patreon.LINKS:Porchfest sign upsGabriels DaughterSummer Reading ProgramTrip to Morris Museum

With apologies to anyone named Chip, Tommy, and Dick, here we go…We rewind to Valley Vintage Back Room Art Pop Up, Laboratorio Kitchen, voting, music bingo, Fluid Forms art exhibit, and the Studio Tour Committee art exhibit.We're looking forward to North Jersey Pride Fest, the South Orange Co-Lab artist reception, Jus' Tacos ribbon cutting, Downtown After Sundown, Maplewood Ukrainian Day 2024, Chasing Hope book event, Bossa 5 at Village Hall, and Kate Baker at Fox and Falcon.Three Things with Perch brunch menu, Olivia's Meal Service, South Orange Library new temp location, Free Summer Yoga, and Porta Rossa's one-year anniversary.We will be at the North Jersey Pride Festival this Sunday in Memorial Park and we are not being so library about it! Look for us. We'll be the ones with a tent.If you're enjoying this podcast, please give us a rating and a review on the podcast platform of your choice. Also, to hear all the juicy bloopers and other extra content, become a Patreon.LINKS:Free Summer YogaSouth Orange Library temp locations

We're sliding right into Pride Month with a packed calendar this week.We rewind to A Curious Hunger book launch, sourdough bread from SOMA Wheelhouse, Jamie Wyeth, Kip's Bay Decorator Show House, David Burke Tavern, and Memorial Day weekend.We're looking forward to the Back Room Art Pop-Up at Valley Vintage, Things With Friends at SOPAC, Fluid Forms at 1978 Art Gallery, Paula Cole at SOPAC (listen for a discount code!), Maplewood Record Fair, the Equality March and Pride Picnic, Music Bingo, and Corey Mead's book launch at [words] Bookstore.Three things with potholes, rabies, and bulk! Plus farmer's markets and remember to VOTE next Tuesday.Don't let your regrets call to you through the window — get out there and enjoy SOMAPSO!If you're enjoying this podcast, please give us a rating and a review on the podcast platform of your choice. Also, to hear all the juicy bloopers and other extra content, become a Patreon.LINKS:Jamie Wyeth documentaryTrix RosenPaula Cole at SOPACReport Potholes

It's a pre-Memorial Day podcast with a recap of MayFest so grab your cornhole and dive right in!We rewind to Inspired Minds at SOPAC, a podcast meetup at Your Third Base, the Plant Sale, and Freedom to Read with Mychal Threets. Plus, a snippet of audio we recorded at MayFest with some friend of the pod and our merch drawing winner announcement.We're looking forward to A Curious Hunger book launch, a Memorial Day party with Porta Rossa and Perla Oysters, the Memorial Day parade, the Duck Race, Jamstravaganza with Funk Yeah!, Senior Health Day, and Whiskey and Sugar at Lorena's.Three Things with the South Orange Cornhole Classic, SOMAPSO Dance Team, Martin's Pretzels, General Store Shops and Cafe, pool registrations, and SOMA Wheelhouse.If you like this sort of thing, give us a rating and a review on the podcast platform of your choice. Also, to hear all the juicy bloopers and other extra content, become a Patreon.LINKS:SOMA Chamber of CommercePorta Rossa and Perla Memorial Day PartyCornhole Classic TournamentMaplewood pool registrationSouth Orange pool registration

Get your brapanadas ready because we're bringing empanadas back, baby! Maybe with some colonial-era tea and Madeira.We rewind to Warren Court, Clinton School trivia, and Green Door Studio. We're looking forward to Inspired Minds, MayFest, HoliFest, Mychal Threets, SOMA Community Yoga for AAPI, Painters in the Park, All the Tea at Durand-Hedden House, Repair Cafe, Back to the 70s, Plotting Intrigue, and A Curious Hunger.Three Things with SOMA Action, South Mountain Conservancy, and Maplewoodstock.If you like this sort of thing, give us a rating and a review on the podcast platform of your choice. Also, to hear all the juicy bloopers and other extra content, become a Patreon.LINKSReproductive Justice CommitteeSouth Mountain Conservancy Free guided hikesMake the Right Call

Hamster wheels, scissor hands, and words of wisdom from Zach Braff–all in this week's episode!We rewind to the Green Door Studio opening and the Stephen Whitty CHS movie star lecture. We are looking forward to the Maplewood Garden Club Plant Sale, Warren Court Art Walk, birthday flower painting at Oh! Canary, Heathers the Musical, Backyard Band Blitz, AAPI Heritage Celebration, Broadway in the Park, Conversations on Race: Disinformation, the 2024 NJ Democratic Primary Debate, SOMAPSO Dance team practice, Boss Molly Bourbon cocktail class, and Inspired Minds.Plus, an interview with Jay Stevenson, the writer and director of Beethoven's Wrong Note, opening at the Burgdorff Theater this weekend.Three things with MMS Double Dutch Team, Yellow Rose Bakery Maplewood Memorial Day Parade, and Move Well Training Club. And visit us at Mayfest on May 19!LINKS:Conversations on Race: Disinformation2024 NJ Primary DebateBeethovens Wrong NoteMarch in the Maplewood Memorial Day Parade

We're Makin' It, we've got the chance and we're takin' it. Come on, come on!We rewind to Wine and Cheese at Lum's and Essex Funk Collective at Village Hall. We're looking forward to Django a Gogo, First Fridays at the Elks with Crystal Pepsi and the Zimas, River Day, Small Wonder Marketplace, Cinco de Mayo at Village Hall, Spring Birding Migration, Richie Furay at SOPAC, Hometown Movie Stars of CHS, Get Twisted in Meadowland Park, Maplewood Garden Club Plant Sale, and art opening at Green Door Studio. Plus a teaser for next week's interview with Jay Stevenson about Beethoven's Wrong Note. Phew, that's a lot!Three Things with a blood drive, Mychal Threets, Maplewood Pool Pals, Mother's Day gifts at General Store Shops and Cafe, Perla Oysters brick and mortar, Maplewoodstock (Thanks Danny Goldstein!), and Treelicious CSA at the Co-Lab.And if you know what happens to time when approaching a singularity, please let us know!If you like this sort of thing, give us a rating and a review on the podcast platform of your choice. Also, to hear all the juicy bloopers and other extra content, become a Patreon.LINKS:Makin' ItMychal Threets virtual eventMaplewood Pool Membership and Pool Pals SubsidyNo NJ City Is Doing Dining Better Than Maplewood Right NowMaplewoodstockTreelicious CSA

It's a medium rare Tuesday night recording and we are ready to go!We rewind to the AP Art Show at SOPAC, BeatFest, and Accomplishing Artists at Durand-Hedden House. We look forward to so many things including Dinner in the Dark, Bright Star, Garden State Art Weekend, Earth Day at Good Bottle, live music, SOMA Pop Choir, Maplewood Vintage Show, HabibiFest, Rocky Horror Picture Show, and so much more.Three things with Porta Rossa, Suzanne Vega, summer EBT benefits, SOMAPSO Dance Moms, and SOMA Sweets Wonkifies the Co-Lab.Plus a peek into Cat's brain and it's crazy in there! LINKS:Memorial Day ParadeSuzanne VegaSummer EBTSOMAPSO Dance MomsBuy Us Some Empanadas

Join us as we snack our way through this week's podcast with treats from SOMA Sweets!We rewind to the earthquake and the eclipse, Pickett's, and Village Hall. We're looking forward to Beatfest, OHHO Seltzer Tasting, Footloose, CHS AP Art Show, Whiskey and Sugar, South Orange Elks Garden Clean Up, Alice in Wonderland Drag Brunch, CHS Accomplishing Artists, Salman Rushdie, Showcasing South Orange, and Churn and Learn.Three things to know with Arbor Day tree sapling giveaway, Brown Sugar Cookie Shop, and South Orange Town Hall Meeting.LINKS:SOMA SweetsBeatfestCHS Accomplishing Artists ExhibitSalman Rushdie virtual event with [words]Brown Sugar Cookie Shop

It's all cheese and no chum this week!We rewind to Chamber of Commerce happy hour, spicy margs at Coda, Embellished closing event, and Rebirth Brass Band at SOPAC. We're looking forward to karaoke at Fox and Falcon, First Fridays at the Elks with Deadful Greats, Rufus Wainwright, Oleta Adams, Love my Pup Love my Park, Volunteer Fair, Spring Egg Hunt, Player Agency pop-up, Sole 2 Soul University, DIY Charcuterie at Kitchen a la Mode, and Whiskey and Sugar.Three things with Maplewood Shred-it Day, Family Photo Sessions, South Orange Container Day, SOMAPSO Moms* Dance Team, El Rey Mexican, and Martin's Pretzels at General Store.Want to get some bonus content? Check out our Patreon!LINKS:Rufus Wainwright at SOPACLove my Pup Love my ParkMaplewood Shred-it DayFamily Photo SessionsSO Container DaySOMAPSO Moms* Dance TeamBuy us some empanadas

A new season just dropped and we're here for it. Happy spring!We rewind to Chucklepatch, St. Paddy's, CHS Mamma Mia, and Trivia Nights. We're looking forward to the Embellished closing event, Artist Salon with Nerissa Tutiven, choreographer festival, Mrs. Eller and the Fellers at Village Hall, mother and daughter writing workshop at the Maplewood Library, Maplewood Garden Club talk, Rebirth Brass Band at SOPAC, and a book event with Dave Noll at Words. Three Things to Know: business musical chairs with A Paper Hat, Toy Division, and Inside Home, Soul 2 Sole University, karaoke is back, North Jersey Pride Run, rain barrel and bin sale, and prescription drug disposal in Maplewood. Plus, send us your favorite sandwich for the upcoming Sandwich Bracket! We love you, Meryl!LINKS:Turning Point Community ServicesRebirth Brass Band at SOPACSoul 2 Sole UniversityNorth Jersey Pride RunEssex County compost bin and rain barrel sale

Happy St. Patrick's Day to all who observe. Get ready to get your GTAP!We rewind to Scott Weinstein at SOPL, Luna Stella, Green Door Gallery, and the Kooks. We're looking forward to Chucklepatch, Mamma Mia, Tea and Tunes, Village Hall, St. James's Gate, Empowerher Music Series with Valarie Adams and Viva Flamenco, Unsung Sheroes at SOPAC, wine and cheese at Neighbor's Wine Shop, Women's History Trivia, and Jamie Novak. Three Things to Know with Maplewood Township public comment session, Perch Home & Co. dinner, Able Baker's new location, and Yellow Rose extended hours.SOPAC Thing to Know: Paula Cole! Get a listener discount code and get tickets before they sell out.We're off next week, so remember: we'll be in your inbox, not your earbox.

Fall into the Gap… of SOMAPSO and find out what's happening this week!We rewind to Embellished art exhibit at 1978 Arts Center and Hunan Wok. We're looking forward to SOMA Pop Choir, Scott Weinstein at SOPL, Martin Sexton and Vitaly (listen for discount codes!), [mma] Project at Village Hall, Gloria, Ramadan Moon Lighting, Remembering the Ladiesl, Chucklepatch, and Mamma Mia. Three things with Porta Rossa, Pallet Brewery, Prom Shop donations, SOMA Sweets, The Player Agency, and SO Food Stroll wristbands.PLUS, a SOMAPSO Connections story. And if you get the Chuck Woolery reference, we see you.LINKS:Janetza MirandaLove ConnectionMamma MiaSOMA SweetsPlayer AgencySO Food Stroll

We activate our Wonder Twin powers to bring you all the events and happenings this week!We rewind to Willie Nile at SOPAC and a quiz night fundraiser. We are looking forward to Women's History Month Bingo at Elitist Coffee, Nalvany documentary, Birthing Justice Documentary, Embellished Art Exhibit at 1978, First Fridays at South Orange Elks, That 70s Party, Joan Osborne, Maplewood Garden Club, and Special Conversations: Scott Weinstein. Three things: Porta Rossa, Saturday morning cartoons, and Pickett's.Plus, all the usual tangents and song breaks, this week with Rerun and Sam the Butcher. #iykyk

That smell means it's time for this week's podcast! We rewind to tax prep, Coda, and SOMA Sounds. We're looking forward to the Oakland Road Art Club Zine Workshop, Daily Greatness First Pages, the Artist Salon with Tenjin Ikeda, Willie Nile at SOPAC, the Chili Cook Off, Birthing Justice documentary, Bubblemania, and Jazz at 1978 Arts Center. Three things with the MayFest Vendor call, Friends of SOPL Delivery Service, Maplewood Community Meetings, and Chrissy's upcoming art show. SOPAC Thing to Know features Martin Sexton. Listen for a ticket discount code!This episode is brought to you by Wonder “Bread” and Uber Reads.LINKS:SOMA SoundsMartin Sexton at SOPACWillie Nile at SOPACMayfest vendor callCommunity Meetings for Maplewood Area of Redevelopment

Happy Malentine's Day, everyone! We rewind to the SOPAC art opening, the Super Bowl, Artie's, and True Salvage Cafe. We're looking forward to Burlesque Night at The Order, Family Movie Day with The Little Mermaid (and the Urban Cone!), I Never Did Like Politics book event, SOCA Twerkout Fitness, SOMA Sounds Grand Opening, @studionumbernine at Kimaya Kama, Queer Newark Panel Discussion, BBContes Family Event, and Teen Writing Workshop with Ibi Zoboi. Three Things to Know: SO Downtown Farmer's Market vendor call, the Grapevine Mobile Bar, BeatFest, Lunar New Year Scavenger Hunt, and Threads Call for Art.You don't have to go to everything on the calendar, but if you do, you could with THIS MUG!LINKS:Burlesque Night at The OrderThe Godmother podcastVendor Call for South Orange farmer's market BeatFest applicationThreads Call for Art

We rewind to Trivia Night, the Parkwood Diner, and the Co-Lab Grand Opening (with cheese).We're looking forward to the Contemporary African Spirituality exhibit at SOPAC, Crash Doll Vintage Show, VIP screening of One Love, Hip Hop Dance in the Loft, Slow Food Market, Chef Jesse, and the Self-Compassion Project. Three things with $6 movies at the Village at SOPAC, author Ibi Zoboi, SOMA Sounds, and Vitaly.Plus, Brapanadas!