November 2015
Music in Montclair Series
The Music in Montclair Series will present its second concert on Sunday, November 1st, at 6:00pm at the Unitarian Universalist Congregation at Montclair. The event will feature the clarinet, viola and piano trio “Piaclava” in an evening of lively and engaging music by American composers.The program offers exciting new works by Robert Livingston Aldridge, Amanda Harberg, Thomas Parente, Jessica Meyer, John Kaefer and Roger Stubblefield, with all of the composers in attendance at the concert to meet the audience and…
Find out more »The THE BAND BAnd: The Last Waltz 39th Anniversary Celebration
Outpost in the Burbs is pleased to present an evening of music by the legendary group The Band performed by The THE BAND Band to celebrate the 39th Anniversary of "The Last Waltz" featuring the "TTBB Horns" and special guests!
Find out more »Amy Helm & the Handsome Strangers
Outpost in the Burbs is pleased to present an evening of music by Amy Helm & the Handsome Strangers. Amy's (Levon's daughter) debut album "Didn't It Rain" is getting fantastic reviews!
Find out more »Alejandro Escovedo (Duo)
Outpost in the Burbs is pleased to present an evening of music with Alejandro Escovedo. His Austin roots and a little bit of punk-rock-folk make this alt-country performer an exciting artist you won't want to miss! We will be collecting donations for the Human Needs Food Pantry of Montclair at this and all November shows. Please visit our website for more information. This concert is made possible by the generous support of the Arnold and Joy Gottlieb Family Foundation.
Find out more »December 2015
Larry Campbell and Teresa Williams with opener The End of America
Multi-instrumentalist-vocalist Larry Campbell and singer-guitarist Teresa Williams have rocked many a venue, as both center stage performers and invaluable assets to world class acts. A shortlist of artists who’ve benefited from their talents, live and in studios, reads like a Who’s Who of Music Icons: Bob Dylan (Larry spent eight years on the Never Ending Tour), Paul Simon, Little Feat, Hot Tuna, Phil Lesh, Emmylou Harris, Sheryl Crow, Mavis Staples, and, for one miraculous seven-year stretch, Levon Helm. Now, with…
Find out more »December 2016
Music in Montclair Series Presents: Powerhouse Pianists
The Music in Montclair Series presents its opening concert of the 2016-2017 season on Sunday, December 4th, at 5:00pm at the Unitarian Universalist Congregation at Montclair. Under the headline “Powerhouse Pianists,” the event will feature two titanic virtuosos of the piano, Blair McMillen and Stephen Gosling, in a program of contemporary American masterpieces, including a world premiere. Hailed by the critics as “Brilliant young stars… The dynamic duo of contemporary pianists…” who “share a messianic devotion to modern music” (The…
Find out more »March 2017
Dar Williams at Outpost in the Burbs
Singer-songwriter Dar Williams will perform at the concert to benefit Outpost in the Burbs on Friday, March 3rd, 2017. Opening the show will be Trevor Gordon Hall, rated by Acoustic Guitar Magazine as one of the top 30 guitarists in the world under 30 years of age. Tickets for the show at www.outpostintheburbs.org or at Keil's Pharmacy & Studio042 in Montclair. VIP Tickets are available and include pre-show reception, artist meet&greet and reserved seating.
Find out more »Dr. Laura Markham: “Peaceful Parent, Happy Kids…”
Playhouse Preschool Presents An Afternoon with Dr. Laura Markham: “Peaceful Parent, Happy Kids: How to help children WANT to cooperate without yelling, bribes, threats or punishment.” Saturday, March 4, 1:00pm at Unitarian Universalist Congregation in Montclair. Tickets: $20 in advance: http://bit.ly/2kz0fCf Are you tired of battling with your child? Do you wish you knew how to get your child cooperating without yelling and threats? Are you trying to find the sweet spot between spoiling and strict? 'Peaceful Parent' expert Dr. Laura…
Find out more »Women’s History Jazz Brunch
MONTCLAIR, NJ — The Undoing Racism Committee (URC) of the Unitarian Universalist Congregation at Montclair (UUCM) invites you to attend its 3rd annual Jazz Brunch located at 67 Church Street, Montclair, NJ on Sunday, March 12th, 2017 at 12:30 P.M. The event is presented in celebration of Women’s History Month and will present entertainment, good food, and an educational presentation concerning Black women’s reproductive health. Highlighting the afternoon, entertainment will be provided by the versatile and well known songstress, Miss…
Find out more »Music in Montclair Series Presents: The Dorian Wind Quintet
March 26 The Dorian Wind Quintet, widely recognized as one of the world’s foremost wind ensembles and hailed by critics as “Breathtaking” (the London Times), “One of chamber music’s most sparkling and eloquent ensembles” (Time Magazine), will appear in Montclair’s beloved classical music series featuring works of contemporary living composers. On Sunday, March 26 the preeminent ensemble will present a program of fresh and dynamic new works composed and arranged specially for the Dorian, including the ensemble's latest major commissioned wind quintet by NJ Council of the Arts…
Find out more »April 2017
Teddy Thompson and Kelly Jones at Outpost in the Burbs
The best harmony duet singing always confounds basic arithmetic. One plus one, instead of equaling two, suddenly yields an unexpected third thing. An upper-case ONE. A deep vibration. A universal hum that encompasses both male and female viewpoints and conveys more subtle shades of emotion than a single voice can. On Little Windows, the debut album by Teddy Thompson and Kelly Jones, the duo have that kind of ONEness. "George and Tammy…Porter and Dolly…Teddy and Kelly? Teddy Thompson (son of…
Find out more »How to Talk to Teens and Tweens About Sexuality
It can be difficult to accept that the kids in our lives are ready for 'the talk.' But we know that the more information young people have, the safer and healthier they are. This workshop will help adults clarify their values regarding sexuality and build communication skills. First, we will interview each other about the messages we received from our parents/caretakers when we were growing up and what we wish they had done differently. Then we will identify some values…
Find out more »May 2018
New Jersey Cabaret Festival
NiCori Studios & Productions proudly presents the second New Jersey Cabaret Festival on Saturday, May 5 at 7pm in Fletcher Hall of the The Unitarian Universalist Congregation at Montclair in Montclair, NJ. The New Jersey Cabaret Festival features performers who were born, currently live in or have performed extensively in New Jersey. The Cabaret Festival will feature Corinna Sowers Adler (Excellence in Theater Education Tony Award nominee), Wendy Lane Bailey (recording artist), Ami Brabson (television's Law & Order SVU, Damages, Homicide: Life on the Streets), Sean Harkness (2018…
Find out more »September 2018
Defending Democracy Part 2: The Importance of a Free Press
NJ 11thfor Change presents a conversation about this critical issue with journalist Jonathan Alter and Joel Simon, Executive Director of the Committee to Protect Journalists; moderated by Peabody Award-winning radio producer Julie Burstein. Admission is FREE, but seating is limited so reservations are required. Elected officials have historically had an ambivalent relationship with the press, often bristling at the scrutiny while acknowledging that a vibrant and independent media is necessary to the health of our democracy. With cries of “fake news”…
Find out more »November 2018
Transgender Day of Remembrance
Interfaith Worship Service Tuesday November 20, 2018 7:30 PM Unitarian Universalist Congregation at Montclair 67 Church Street, Montclair, NJ All Are Welcome to Join in this Observance of Remembrance, Mourning, and Affirmation. The Transgender Day of Remembrance was started in 1999 by transgender advocate Gwendolyn Ann Smith as a vigil to honor the memory of Rita Hester, a transgender woman who was killed in 1998. The vigil commemorated all the transgender people lost to violence since Rita Hester's…
Find out more »May 2019
Woven Green Soundscapes
Woven Green presents Soundscapes, a meditative journey through the power of sound at Unitarian Universalist Congregation at Montclair, 67 Church St. on Friday, May 17, doors open at 7:30 p.m. Optional: bring yoga mat pillow and blanket. Tickets are $10 each or $25 for the whole family (childcare provided). For more information, call UUCM at 973-744-6276. Click here to register. Woven Green provides a unique sound bath experience, using sound as an intentionally activated energetic tool to elevate and realign…
Find out more »September 2019
Introduction to SoulCollage®: Discover your wisdom. Change your world.
Join us on the first Wednesday of each month for an evening of SoulCollage®, a creative, spiritual practice that helps you connect you to your higher wisdom. With this fun, intuitive collage process, you can create a personal deck of cards to consult about your deepest life questions. Each card will represent one of the many parts of your multi-faceted soul, and offer you access to strengths and wisdom you didn't even know you had! SoulCollage® is full of surprise…
Find out more »December 2019
Grounding Workshop
UUCM Sacred Wheel (CUUPS) is hosting a Grounding Workshop on Sunday, December 15, 2019 from 12:30 to 2:00 PM in the Rotunda of the Unitarian Universalist Congregation at Montclair, 67 Church Street, Montclair NJ. Grounding is a way of eliminating excess energy or negativity. Event is free of charge. Nonperishable food donations for the local food pantry are requested. For information, email SacredWheelCUUPS@uumontclair.org.
Find out more »January 2020
Shielding and Warding Workshop
UUCM Sacred Wheel (CUUPS) is hosting a Shielding and Warding Workshop on Sunday, January 19, 2020 at 12:30 PM in the Rotunda at the Unitarian Universalist Congregation at Montclair. Do you feel negative energy when you enter a room? Shielding can help these negative influences from penetrating your personal energy. Don’t like anyone invading personal space, warding can help protect your belongings. We will discuss the importance of shielding and warding and different methods to use. Event is free of…
Find out more »Martin Luther King Day Service
The Unitarian Universalist Congregation at Montclair will host Montclair Township’s Interfaith MLK Day service on Monday, January 20, 2020 from Noon to 2:00 PM. This Year’s service is titled: A Dream Deferred. Leading the service will be Rev. Leslie Houseworth-Fields who serves as the senior pastor of St Mark’s United Methodist Church, in Montclair. She is a graduate of South Carolina State University, Clemson University and received the Master of Divinity degree from Emory University’s Candler School of Theology. She…
Find out more »Imbolc Celebration
UUCM Sacred Wheel (CUUPS) is hosting a Imbolc Celebration on Friday, January 31, 2020 at 7:30 PM in the Alliance Room. Imbolc or Imbolg, also called Brigid's Day, is a Gaelic traditional festival marking the beginning of spring. Most commonly it is held on 1 and 2 February, or about halfway between the winter solstice and the spring equinox. Historically, it was widely observed throughout Ireland, Scotland and the Isle of Man. Event is free of charge. Nonperishable food donations…
Find out more »February 2020
Intuition Workshop
UUCM Sacred Wheel (CUUPS) will hold an Intuition Discussion on Sunday, February 9, 2020 at 12:30 PM in the Rotunda of the UU Congregation at Montclair, 67 Church Street, Montclair NJ 07042. We will discuss intuition— trusting your gut instincts. Share your stories of when your gut was right and you listened or when you didn’t. Suggestions to improve reception will be offered. For more information on UUCM Sacred Wheel or any of their events, email Ann Trip at: sacredwheelcuups@uumontclair.org.…
Find out more »7th Annual Interfaith Music Festival
UU Montclair is hosting the 7th Annual Interfaith Music Festival! Hosted by the Music Ministry of UUCM, congregations from in and around Montclair come together to share music and companionship in our Sanctuary on Sunday, February 16, 2019, at 4:00 PM. The concert will feature ensembles from various local congregations along with UUCM and will end with a joint performance by all participants. Suggested donation $5. Email musicdir@uumontclair.org for more info.
Find out more »Past Life Discussion Workshop
A Past Life Discussion Workshop will be held on Sunday, February 23, 2020 at 12:45 PM in the Rotunda. Hosted by UUCM's Sacred Wheel (CUUPS), we will share past life experiences, discuss how there is a connection between our current one and previous ones, and how past lives can effect our current life. Methods to explore your past lives will be suggested. There will be an opportunity to share stories as well as to ask questions. For information, email sacredwheelCUUPS@uumontclair.org.
Find out more »March 2020
All Ages Game Night
The Religious Education Committee at Unitarian Universalist Congregation at Montclair is sponsoring an All-Ages Game Night on Sunday, March 1, 2020, from 5:00 to 9:00 PM in Fletcher Hall. Bring your whole family (and your favorite game, craft, or activity if you wish) to share or just hang out and enjoy community. We will order pizza, but please bring any drinks or snacks you may want to share. PLEASE RSVP at tinyurl.com/votgv56 and tell us how many will attend and what…
Find out more »Moon Magick Discussion
There will be a Moon Magick discussion/workshop on Sunday, March 8, 2020 at 12:45 PM in the Rotunda. Come share what you know about moon magick, which phases of the moon are best for the results you want? All of our events are free of charge. Nonperishable food donations for the local food pantry are requested. For more information on UUCM Sacred Wheel or any of their events, email Ann Trip at: sacredwheelcuups@uumontclair.org. For more information on CUUPS visit cuups.org.…
Find out more »OWL (Our Whole Lives) Sexuality Education for Adults
Sex education isn’t just for children and teens -- there’s always more to learn and explore. Join Melanie Davis, PhD and Tuli Patel, PhD on Saturday, March 14, 2020 from 9:00 to 11:30 AM in the Peierls Room for an introductory workshop from Our Whole Lives Sexuality Education for Adults ages 36-49. If sufficient interest exists for Older Adults ages 50+, that curriculum will be offered later in the year. At the end of the program, participants will determine whether…
Find out more »Women’s History Month Event
“PowHer: Women Leaders of Color in Arts, Business and Social Justice” a panel of local women of color whose power and influence inspire! Sponsored by the Undoing Racism Committee at UUCM and Co-sponsored by UUCM Men’s Group and UUCM Women’s Group, our panelists include: --Dr. Jessica Valiente, flutist, bandleader, and scholar and performs internationally. She specializes in Afro-Cuban, Latin styles, jazz and early music and is on the faculty at The New School. --Sharron Miller, founder and executive director of…
Find out more »7th Annual Women’s History Month Program: “PowHer: Women Leaders of Color in Arts, Business, and Social Justice”
Sponsored by the Undoing Racism Committee at UUCM, they are hosting its 7th Annual Women's History Month Program: “PowHer: Women Leaders of Color in Arts, Business, and Social Justice” on Sunday, March 15, 2020, 1:30 PM to 3:30 PM in Fletcher Hall. Register at: tinyurl.com/URC-WomensHistory Women of color are leaders in many fields, but one area that stands out is the arts. Leadership in the arts intersects with leadership in business and social justice. The ability to create music, art,…
Find out more »Ostara Ritual: Spring Equinox Celebration
UUCM's Sacred Wheel will host an Ostara ritual to celebrate the Spring Equinox on Sunday, March 22, 2020 at 12:45 PM in the Rotunda. The Northern spring equinox, which falls on Thursday, March 19, divides the light and dark halves of the year. Ostara is a commonly used name for the holiday, and the root word of Easter, from which Easter got its name. All of our events are free of charge. Nonperishable food donations for the local food pantry…
Find out more »April 2020
Passover Seder
Let’s get together for an evening to celebrate our freedom and the hope of emancipation of all peoples! Food, drink and a wonderful Passover service will help us reflect together about our past and to think about our future. All are welcome! We need specific food donations and assistance from all who participate. The cost is $15 per adult (ages 13 & up) and $6 per child (ages 5 thru 12). Please RSVP no later than April 6, 2020 at…
Find out more »Dances of Universal Peace
The Dances of Universal Peace are simple, meditative, joyous, multi-cultural circle dances that use sacred phrases, chants, music and movements from the many spiritual traditions of the earth to touch the spiritual essence within ourselves and recognize it in others. Everyone is welcome Sunday, April 26, 2020 from 2:00 to 4:00 PM in the Rotunda. No previous experience is necessary. Visit www.Dancesofuniversalpeacena.org for info or contact Susan Krcmar at (973) 357-1209 or zuzana11@optonline.net.
Find out more »White Fragility Book Discussion Series
The Undoing Racism Committee at UUCM invites you to participate in a three-part discussion series on the book "White Fragility – Why It’s So Hard For White People to Talk About Racism" by Robin DiAngelo on Thursdays, April 30, May 7, 14, 2020, from 7:30 to 9:30 PM in the Peierls Room. Offered last spring, participants learn to recognize how the system of racism shapes our lives, how we uphold that system, and how can change it. Register at tinyurl.com/URC-WF.…
Find out more »May 2020
White Fragility Book Discussion Series
The Undoing Racism Committee at UUCM invites you to participate in a three-part discussion series on the book "White Fragility – Why It’s So Hard For White People to Talk About Racism" by Robin DiAngelo on Thursdays, April 30, May 7, 14, 2020, from 7:30 to 9:30 PM in the Peierls Room. Offered last spring, participants learn to recognize how the system of racism shapes our lives, how we uphold that system, and how can change it. Register at tinyurl.com/URC-WF.…
Find out more »White Fragility Book Discussion Series
The Undoing Racism Committee at UUCM invites you to participate in a three-part discussion series on the book "White Fragility – Why It’s So Hard For White People to Talk About Racism" by Robin DiAngelo on Thursdays, April 30, May 7, 14, 2020, from 7:30 to 9:30 PM in the Peierls Room. Offered last spring, participants learn to recognize how the system of racism shapes our lives, how we uphold that system, and how can change it. Register at tinyurl.com/URC-WF.…
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