Join Cat and Chrissy as they give you the highlights, happenings, and three things you need to know in Maplewood and South Orange each week.
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Join us as we pull back the $2000 star curtain to sit down with super-funny comedian and local SOMAPSO-ian Liz Glazer.
We are huge fans and we were thrilled with the opportunity to do a deep-dive into Muppets, the life of a working comedian, her live show recorded at SOPAC, Ladies of Laughter, and some killer women comedians.
Get your hula hoops, bassoons, and tap shoes ready because the MAPSO Family Follies are coming!
Tori Chickering joins us to tell us all about the Follies, a community talent show open to anyone in South Orange, Maplewood, and the surrounding communities.
Where did the idea come from? How can you audition? When is the show? What is Tori looking for in a Muppet husband? These questions and more are answered in this bonus SOMAPSO episode!
It’s a SO-MAPSO-PODSO Mashup!
We join Eric Greenberg, host of MAPSO Podso, in his studio for a chat about upcoming events, past episodes, local favorite spots, Dirty Dancing, Andrew McCarthy, and of course, Muppets.
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What’s happening the week of August 17, 2023.
We’re back from vacation and trying to remember how to do this thing.
We rewind all the way back to recap Ladies of Laughter at SOPAC and the House Music Festival in Memorial Park. Cat had dinner at Luna Stella and saw Blues People Live; Chrissy hit up Village Hall, but missed Tristate.
We’re looking forward to The Theater Project’s Miss Abigails Guide, the Mad Slap Tones and DJ Preston + Friends in Maplewood Village, Sarah Hodd and the Drive in South Orange, and Music Bingo at Osterio del Corso (did we say that right?). Plus there’s a hike in South Mountain, Mary Poppins Returns with Emily Blunt (Emma Lee Blunt if you’re from Texas), movies at Floods Hill, and we talk downsizing so you don’t have to.
So many things to know with Honey and Hive ice cream, Maplewood Pool, Porchfest, a sales tax holiday, and Noire Dispensary. This week’s SOPAC thing to know features a discount code for An Evening with Kaki King.
Plus, a Red Hot Chili Pepper’s reference that you’ll get if you’re (ahem) of a certain age.
What’s happening the week of July 27, 2023.
Join us as we discuss why Kermit is a SOMAPSO dad. You know it’s true.
We rewind to Forget the Whale in Spiotta Park, Lynette Sheard in Maplewood Village, wine in a can from Neighbor’s, cesare salad at Village Hall, Barbie, and Harrison Ford still looking good at 80. A visit to General Store Shops and Cafe with a mystery red drink.
We’re looking ahead to Ladies of Laughter, History and Mystery of Tarot, Lydia Johnson Dance and Blue Sphere Jazz, 80s Theater Celebration with INTERact Theater, and spicy food at Tandoori Chef. Three things with Joyce Carol Oates, Maplewood Pool, SOMA Action, senior art show, and a tennis tournament.
Get a special SOPAC ticket code for Damn the Torpedoes: Tom Petty Concert Experience.
Next week we have a bonus episode with Village Green you don’t want to miss!
What’s happening the week of July 6, 2023.
It’s Chrissy’s birthday and we’re celebrating by recording a podcast during roadwork!
Last week, Boss Molly Bourbon tasting, Porta Rossa, Perch gelato, and Star Spangled Trivia. This week, fireworks, Maplewoodstock, and lots of book events. Three things with SOMA Two Towns, Waldo, and the libraries.
Plus - our new SOPAC Thing to Know segment with a special listener discount code for Ladies of Laughter!
Letters to Google — and a visit from Cookie Monster?
What’s happening the week of December 21, 2022.
Cat and Chrissy take you through what's happening in South Orange and Maplewood this week (and next week), including a calendar rundown.
We help plan your weekend, give the results of the The Holiday vs. Love Actually (vs. a mysterious third option).
Cat gives you Three Things You Need To Know this week, holiday edition + two.
What’s happening the week of December 15, 2022.
Cat and Chrissy take you through what's happening in South Orange and Maplewood this week, including a calendar rundown.
We help plan your weekend, recast Mad Men, and the results of Grinch vs. Rudolph matchup.
Plus, Chrissy interviews Deb Engel about the WNTR Market.
Cat gives you Three Things You Need To Know this week, holiday edition.
