
Maplewood Chili Cookoff Returns As Fundraiser for Mend Food Pantries
We're thrilled to announce the triumphant post-pandemic return of the Maplewood Chili Cookoff on February 26, 2023 from 2:00 - 5:30PM at The Woodland.

Township of Maplewood and Department of Community Services Announced New Manager of Arts and Culture Effective January 17, 2023, Sally Unsworth Joins Maplewood Township in this Position
The Township of Maplewood and the Department of Community Services announce Sally Unsworth as the Manager of Arts & Culture effective January 17, 2023.

Inaugural Maplewood Vintage Show Kicks Off Holiday Season on Small Business Saturday
The Maplewood Vintage Show (MVS) — a one-day-only curation of over 20 vintage vendors — comes to Maplewood, New Jersey on Saturday, November 26th. Open to the public, the inaugural show will be held at the historic Woodland at 60 Woodland Rd., located in the town’s bustling village, only 35 minutes by train from New York City.

Oleta Adams Next Up at The Woodland, Maplewood, NJ
Since the runaway success of her 1990 debut album Circle of One (which went Platinum), and the impassioned hit single “Get Here” (which became an unofficial anthem of the 1991 Gulf War) Oleta Adams has inspired a growing legion of fans around the world with journeys of the heart via songs that draw deeply from her roots in gospel, while crossing effortlessly into the realms of soul, R&B, urban, and popular music. Her success was first nurtured by worldwide tours with Tears for Fears, Phil Collins, Michael Bolton and Luther Vandross and was solidified by four Grammy nominations and more than two and a half million records sold.

Theater Project In The News
‘Essex News Daily - 5 Lesbians Eating a Quiche’ closes out The Theater Project’s summer season

The Theater Project presents "A Jersey Cantata"
Big Sal from the deli, Francis the local funeral director, Go-go bar owner Caruso and IQ-challenged Albie, friends since childhood. They are all singing the same tune, no matter how offkey: A JERSEY CANTATA.

2018 Grammy Winner Performs at The Woodland In Maplewood
The Woodland has become the go to venue for Contemporary Jazz with another presentation of world-class musicians celebrating their 4th album of JAZZ FUNK SOUL. This presentation is also in collaboration with JESPY House of South Orange, and Marquee Concerts N.Y.

Cross Cultural Works celebrates AAPI Heritage Month 2022 with HAPI Fest NJ on May 21 in Maplewood, NJ
May 2, 2022, Maplewood, NJ - In honor of the Asian American Pacific Island (AAPI) Heritage Month in May, Cross Cultural Works is excited to bring back — HAPI Fest NJ! This year, we will be celebrating it at The Woodland in Maplewood, New Jersey on Saturday, May 21, 2022, from 10 am to 1 pm.

Coming to the Woodland April 23rd
Maysa Leak (Deep Waters) brings her extraordinary 8-piece ensemble to the Woodland for a rare New Jersey performance.

Transgender Day of Visibility
Please join the Township of Maplewood for a celebration of International Transgender Day of Visibility.


"Sneak Peek at FIERCE! Exhibit opening this weekend!"
“FIERCE: A Celebration of Women’s Art”

Coming To The Woodland! Thursday, March 3 and Friday, March 4.
STEPHANE WREMBEL PRESENTS DJANGO A GOGO MUSIC FESTIVAL & GUITAR CAMP MARCH 1-6, 2022, WITH FRENCH GUITARISTS RAPHAEL FAYS, LAURENT HESTIN AND SEBASTIAN FELIX AND OTHER SPECIAL GUESTS.

Saber Guild Corellia presents Choices
Are the bonds between mother and child stronger than the power of the Dark Side? Follow our Sith and Jedi in this tale of family, loyalty, and finding your own way in the galaxy. This show full of lightsaber battles, heartfelt messages, and a pesky porg is sure to delight children and adults.

South Orange Maplewood ARTISTS STUDIO TOUR 2021
The South Orange Maplewood Artists Studio Tour, presented by ArtSOMA: The Artist Community of South Orange & Maplewood, NJ, will be held the first full weekend in November, 11/6 and 7, from 11:00 am - 5:00 pm, like it has for the past 18 years.
Despite the obstacles, the artists and community have come together to continue this SOMA institution. First COVID. Last year, the artists figured out how to workaround COVID and are continuing to institute the flexible practices developed then. Then the Baird center closed for construction. Historically both the seat of operations and planning for the tour, The Baird also housed many artists who could not display in their homes. And finally, sources of funds and support that had been predictable in the past, weren’t as available.
So the artists took action.