Posts tagged SOPAC
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.

 
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.

 
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

 
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.

 
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!

 
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!

 
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.

 
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!

 
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.

 
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! 

 
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!

 
SOMAPSO Pod - Week of December 21, 2023

What’s happening the week of December 21, 2023.

We’re in the final stretch of the holiday season! Next week we will be taking a little break from the weekly podcast to drop our annual Clip Show that Chrissy is stitching together! (You’ll still get a weekly email in your inbox, though!)

We rewind to Luna Stella, Handmade Holiday, City Workshop, coffee at Perch, and Village Wine Shop. We’re looking forward to the South Orange Holiday Market, Jazz at Lorena’s, [mma] project at Village Hall, and happy hour at Botanica Boutique. Three things with Love Actually, Bud and Leaf Delivery, and Family Connections.

Have a great winter break everyone! 

 
SOMAPSO Pod - Week of December 14, 2023

What’s happening the week of December 14, 2023.

This week on the pod: an unexpected amount of butter!

We rewind to all the art markets, Dickens Village, Porta Rossa, shopping, and the holiday spirit. We’re looking forward to Handmade Holiday, Holiday Sip and Shop on Ridgewood Row, SO Holiday Market, Springfield After Dark, Swingtown, SO Jewish Comedy Night, and a Picasso lecture. Horse and dragon rides? Jam in the Loft? 

Three Things with another Into Rum Library, the Co-Lab, an art gallery, and Save the Clock Tower! SOPAC Thing to Know featuring The Brit Pack—get your discount code for tix!

It’s cookies for breakfast season, and we’re ready for it!

 
SOMAPSO Pod - Week of December 7, 2023

What’s happening the week of December 7, 2023.

We are barreling into the holiday season and this week is bursting at the seams with holiday fun!

We rewind to the Artful Living opening reception at SOPAC, NJ Transit problems, and Botanica Boutique grand opening. We’re looking forward to all the holiday markets—South Orange Downtown, 1978 Art Mrkt, WNTR on Springfield Ave, Artful Giving at SOPAC, and Ceramic Pop-Up at Clay—Durand-Hedden gingerbread houses, Every Christmas Story Ever Told, Christmas with the Celts, menorah lightings, and Stress-Free Holidays. 

Three things with SO Downtown Elf Chase (mmm… minty), wine delivery, and Sunday Pie Shop at General Store Shops and Cafe.

This episode is brought to you by elf pie and the letter Z.

 
SOMAPSO Pod - Week of November 30, 2023

What’s happening the week of November 30, 2023.

It’s officially the holiday season and after a week off, boy, do we have a lot to cover! 

We rewind all the way back to the Pie Bracket ChamPIEonship, Mapso Follies, General Store Shops and Cafe reopening celebration, Ridgewood Row, and Small Business Saturday. 

We’re looking forward to Artful Living, Artist Salon #2, Botanica Boutique ribbon-cutting, Burlesque at The Order, Dickens Village, Designer Bag Bingo, pet portraits, and winter crafts. Three things with the SO Co-Lab, Gingerbread House competition, banned books free library, and coat drives.

SOPAC Thing to Know is back with a discount code for Christmas with the Celts on Dec 10.

This podcast may have been produced by a bunch of raccoons in a moose suit. We’ll never tell!

 
SOMAPSO Pod - Week of September 7, 2023

What’s happening the week of September 7, 2023.

It’s hot enough to drink a frozen White Russian and, if our inceptioning works, we might just!

We rewind to Porchfest, Honey and Hive, Broadway in the Park, and Tea & Tunes ribbon-cutting. We revisit our crossover episode with MAPSO Podso — have you listened yet? This week, we are looking forward to the Community Health Fair, South Orange Elks Back to School Dance Party, Apple Cider Making at Durand-Hedden, the South Orange Food Stroll, and the Taylor Swift Singalong Party. Plus, a clip from Oysterfest founder, Grace Miller — it’s going to be a great evening at Oysterfest this year!

Three things with bras, workouts, drag queen story hour, and solidarity. Our final SOPAC Thing to Know with a Soultown to Motown (not Moletown) discount code.