Page 1 Page 2 Page 3 Page 4 Page 5 Page 6 Page 7 Page 8 Page 9 Page 10 Page 11 Page 12 Page 13 Page 14 Page 15 Page 16 Page 17 Page 18 Page 19 Page 20 Page 21 Page 22 Page 23 Page 24 Page 25 Page 26 Page 27 Page 28 Page 29 Page 30 Page 31 Page 32 Page 33 Page 34 Page 35 Page 36 Page 37 Page 38 Page 39 Page 40 Page 41 Page 42 Page 43 Page 44mattersmagazine.com 9 localmatters examining the multiple and strategic ways that President Obama used race to deflect negative racial attitudes and engage with a large cross-section of voters. Film critic Stephen Whitty will discuss Martin Scorsese’s New York on April 27 at 7:30 p.m. at the Columbia High School Black Box Theatre. Whitty will take participants through the NYC neighborhoods immortalized in Martin Scorcese’s work with the use of film clips, behind-the-scenes histories, vanished landmarks and complex and compelling themes. For details call 973-378-7620 or visit somadultschool.org. Maplewood Memorial Library, 51 Baker Street, will host Poetry Open Mic Night on April 19 at 7 p.m. to celebrate National Poetry Month. Poets 18 and older, professional, beginner and all levels in between are invited to read original works or share favorite works by other poets. Registration begins at 6:45 p.m. and the readings will begin at 7 p.m. Fa c i l i t a t e d by the poet a n d a r t i s t Mary Franklin. F o r m o r e infor mation call 973-762- 1622 or visit maplewoodlibrary.org. The Maplewood Garden Club will host two presentations this spring at Maplewood Memorial Library, 51 Baker Street. On April The South Orange-Maplewood Adult School will present Dr. Melanye Price on April 3 at the Columbia High School Black Box Theatre. Maplewood Memorial Library will host Poetry Open Mic Night on April 19 to celebrate National Poetry Month. 12 at 7:30 p.m. Suzanne Broullon will present The Presby Memorial Iris Garden: A Legacy of 90 years. Broullon will explain how they keep these gardens blooming, the garden history, highlights of the bearded and beardless and more, presbyirisgardens.org. On May 1 at 7:30 p.m.PaulCowiewillpresentTheStory of the 9/11 Memorial Trees. Cowie worked as a design team specialist to architect Peter Walker and Partners on the design and implementation of the tree planting at the National September 11 Memorial at Ground Zero and will share a wide range of photographs, stories and technical reviews from each step of the process. For more information please visit maplewoodgardenclub.org. 1978 Maplewood Arts Center, 1978 Springfield Avenue, Maplewood will present Stolen Identities from April 25 through May 26. This is the latest exhibit by the New Art Group, one of New Jersey’s oldest art collectives; curated by member, Gail Winbury. This provocative show asks the The Maplewood Garden Club will host The Story of the 9/11 Memorial Trees at Maplewood Memorial Library on May 1. The Maplewood Garden Club will present The Presby Memorial Iris Garden: A Legacy of 90 Years on April 12 at Maplewood Memorial Library. 973-876-7913 Rena@RenaSpangler.com RenaSpangler.com CELL EMAIL WEB Maplewood at the Mill · 973-762-3300 MAKING IT HOM E RENASPANGLER #1 Individual Agent at Weichert, Maplewood proud to be the “May your thirst for life never run dry” Authentic Irish Cuisine, Irish Coffee, Fine Wines and Irish Whiskey worthy of Celtic Kings Experience the best of Ireland’s Pub traditions Family Friendly • Good Cheer Raw Bar on Fridays 4–7 p.m. ST. JAMES’S GATE APPAREL AND GIFT CARDS AVAILABLE www.stjamesgatepublickhouse.com Join us fireside for lunch and dinner 167 Maplewood Avenue Maplewood Village 973-378-2222 LIVE, TRADITIONAL IRISH MUSIC Check our website for upcoming events Stop by and check out our new Spring menu!! Continued on page 39