T he Herb & Milly Iris Gallery at SOPAC is holding its annual In- spired Minds Young Art- ist Exhibition through August 17. This year’s 66- work exhibition, selected by a jury of distinguished artists, pho- tographers and curators, includes works from Columbia High School seniors Lily Sickles and Leonel Soares, as well as junior Maya Ferrandiz. The exhibition is intended to provide young artists a taste of what they can expect at the professional level. All art- work is framed by the South Orange Frame Shop and prominently dis- played. Students even have the option to sell their work. For details call 973- 313-2787 or visit sopacnow.org. South Orange Summer Nights happen Wednesdays during the sum- mer. From 6 to 8 p.m. June 20 and 27, everyone 6 and over is invited to Art in the Park at Cameron Park. Flood’s Hill is home to Concerts in the Park, which run from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. July 11, 18, 25 and August 1. On August 15, 22 and 29 the Hill plays host to movies. Screenings start at 8 p.m. For both series, bring blankets and lawn chairs, and picnic on the hill or order from the waiting food trucks. Down- town after Sundown, from 7:30 to 10 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays, features music at both Sloan Street and Spiotta Park. For details, call 973-378-7754 or visit southorange.org/249/Recreation- Cultural-Affairs. The South Orange Public Li- brary’s summer reading program kicks off June 25 at 11 a.m. with a celebra- tion of gardening, art and more. The Library offers summer programs for the entire family. For details call 973- 762-0230 or visit sopl.org. Writopia Lab, a literary nonprofit, will offer creative writing workshops from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. weekdays, June 25 through August 10. Workshops are age-based and enroll a maximum of seven writers. To register call 718-450- 7602 or visit writopialab.org. The summer season at South Or- ange Performing Arts Center (SOPAC) includes the Paper Mill Playhouse Broadway Show Choir June 30 at 8 p.m.; Mary Chapin Carpenter July 26 at 7:30 p.m.; Patty Griffin July 27 at 8 p.m. and Justin Hayward – All The Way In Concert, featuring Mike Dawes, August 19 at 7:30 p.m. For de- tails and tickets call 973-313-2787 or visit sopacnow.org. Maya Ferrandiz's Self Portrait is part of the Inspired Minds Young Artist Exhibition at the Herb & Milly Iris Gallery at SOPAC through August 17. Writopia Lab will offer half-day creative writing workshops starting June 25. Mary Chapin Carpenter will be at SOPAC July 26. I’LL STAY. c. 973.876.7913 e. rena@renaspangler.com w. renaspangler.com Call Rena now...and start your vacation. Maplewood at the Mill · 973.762.3300 2013-2017 PRESIDENT’S CLUB Let SOMA’s best realtor work for you while you’re away to: Get the Best Price · Sell Quickly Close Smoothly YOU VACAY. localmatters / 7