SOMAPSO Pod - Week of May 2, 2024

What’s happening the week of May 2, 2024

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!

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Weekly PODCatherine DelettMychal Threets, Maplewoodstock, Maplewood Pool, singularity, SOMA Wheelhouse
SOMAPSO Pod - Week of April 18, 2024

What’s happening the week of April 18, 2024

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!

 
Weekly PODCatherine DelettSOMA Sweets, Beatfest, taxes, AP art show, ADHD, Earth Day, Garden State Art Weekend, Suzanne Vega
SOMAPSO Pod - Week of April 11, 2024

What’s happening the week of April 11, 2024

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.

 
Weekly PODCatherine DelettSOMA Sweets, gummy bears, earthquake, eclipse, Churn and Learn, Beatfest, Whiskey and Sugar
SOMAPSO Pod - Week of April 4, 2024

What’s happening the week of April 4, 2024

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!

 
Weekly PODCatherine Delettcharcuterie, shark cuterie, British food, Fox and Falcon, Jamie Meier
SOMAPSO Pod - Week of March 28, 2024

What’s happening the week of March 28, 2024

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! 

 
Weekly PODCatherine DelettMeryl Streep, flooding, spring, sandwich bracket, tootsie pop
SOMAPSO Pod - Week of March 14, 2024

What’s happening the week of March 14, 2024

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.

 
Weekly PODCatherine DelettSOPAC, Women's History Month, Paula Cole, St. Patrick's Day, GTAP
SOMAPSO Pod - Week of March 7, 2024

What’s happening the week of March 7, 2024

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.

 
Weekly PODCatherine DelettSOPAC, Embellished, Love Connection, The Gap, Women's History Month
SOMAPSO Pod - Week of February 29, 2024

What’s happening the week of February 29, 2024

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

 
Weekly PODCatherine DelettSOPAC, Embellished, Willie Nile, Wonder Twins, Brady Bunch
SOMAPSO Pod - Week of February 22, 2024

What’s happening the week of February 22, 2024

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.

 
Weekly PODCatherine DelettSOPAC, Wonder Bread, DVDs, Embellished
SOMAPSO Pod - Week of February 15, 2024

What’s happening the week of February 15, 2024

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!

 
Weekly PODCatherine DelettSOPAC, Valentine's Day, Fox and Falcon
SOMAPSO Pod - Week of February 8, 2024

What’s happening the week of February 8, 2024

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!

 
Weekly PODCatherine DelettSOPAC, Vitaly, Co-Lab, Puppy Yoga, Maplewood Chili Cookoff, Perch
SOMAPSO Pod - Week of February 1, 2024

What’s happening the week of February 1, 2024

Damp January is over… now we are in Flooded February! 

We rewind to Expressive Impressions in Linoleum with Tenjin Ikeda, Drunk Shakespeare, Puppy Yoga, and Dr. Death. We’re looking forward to Once a Giant at Words Bookstore, the Craft Swap at Sew Leana, the South Orange Downtown Black History Month Kickoff, First Fridays at South Orange Elks, the Co-Lab grand opening, pet portrait pop-up, Lunar Fest, Jazz at 1978, Craft Chocolate Tasting, and more!

Three Things and Beyond! with the Maplewood Chili Cookoff, Jus’ Tacos, Liz Glazer, Rent Party Garden, and Valentine’s Dinner at Perch.

SOMAPSO podcast: come for the events, stay for the bloopers. No, really, stay for the bloopers.

 
Weekly PODCatherine DelettSOPAC, Vitaly, Co-Lab, Puppy Yoga, Maplewood Chili Cookoff, Perch
SOMAPSO Pod - Week of January 25, 2024

What’s happening the week of January 25, 2024

We’re back in the SOMAPSO Dining Room Studio this week, doing our best to end time.

We rewind to the CHS Bull art exhibit, Porta Rossa, the South Orange Co-Lab, SOMA Wheelhouse, and the South Orange Library moving sale. We’re looking forward to Puppy Yoga, an art opening at 1978 Arts Center, more yoga at Baker Street Yoga, What Do(n’t) We Know About the 2024 Presidential Race? lecture, and the Black History Month kick-off at Papillion 25.

Three things with SOPL’s interim location, Groove Theory Fitness, and community input on an inclusive playground.

SOPAC Thing to Know with Vitaly: An Evening of Wonders. Get your tickets with our special listener discount code.

And remember, we’re not pie—there’s enough of us to share with your friends!

 
Weekly PODCatherine DelettSOPAC, Vitaly, Co-Lab, Groove Theory Fitness
SOMAPSO Pod - BONUS: Willie Nile

We were lucky enough to sit down with rock legend Willie Nile and talk about his music and his upcoming show at SOPAC on February 23.

We had a great time chatting with him and—wow—this guy has some amazing stories that include some very famous rock stars!

If you haven’t had the pleasure of seeing Willie Nile in concert, or even if you have (Rent Party 2015, anyone?), don’t miss out on your chance to see him at SOPAC! It promises to be a blast! Get your special listener discount code in our Jan 18 episode!

Thank you to Willie for being so generous with his time and to SOPAC for setting up this incredible opportunity.

 
Bonus EpCatherine DelettWillie Nile, SOPAC, Rent Party
SOMAPSO Pod - Week of January 18, 2024

What’s happening the week of January 18, 2024

Broadcasting live from the Your Third Base Podcast Studios, it’s season 3, episode 3!

We rewind to MLK luminaries, Artie’s, Pickett’s, Luna Stella, and snow. We are looking forward to the Brit Pack, Drag Brunch at The Order, Home Sweet Home Tattoo grand opening, Mike Choi at Pickett’s, Home Arts at Durand-Hedden House, SOMA Rocks, and Self-Care at Botanica Boutique. 

Three Things to Know is all about South Orange this week with a photo contest, call for art, food pantry donations, and summer camp registration.

SOPAC Thing to Know with Willie Nile! A discount code and a clip of our interview with this rock legend which drops tomorrow! 

Could you tell we were terrified the whole time?

Thank you to our friends at Your Third Base for the podcast studio trial! 

 
Weekly PODCatherine DelettWillie Nile, SOPAC, The Order, MLK, Your Third Base
SOMAPSO Pod - Week of January 11, 2024

What’s happening the week of January 11, 2024

We get physically closer to the microphone to bring you this week’s episode...

We rewind to A LOT of rain, A Paper Hat, luminaries, and snow. We’re looking forward to the piercing event at MEUS, Mapso Bra Fit, Boss Molly Cocktail class, MLK luminary event, FORT, and an art opening at the Walsh Gallery.

Double your pleasure with double the things to know with Osteria del Corso, The Order, Sandwicheria, Maplewoodstock, Cannaboy, and The Corner Slice. SOPAC Thing To Know: tune in next week for an interview with rock legend Willie Nile! 

And find out about the 2024 SOMAPSO drinking game. It’s Poe-tastic!

 
Weekly PODCatherine DelettMAPSO Bra Fit, Sweet Vermouth, Willie Nile, SOPAC, The Corner Slice, Sandwicheria, Boss Molly, The Order, MLK