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SOMAPSO Pod - Week of June 13, 2024

What’s happening the week of June 13, 2024

It’s a mid-season cliffhanger episode!

Wow—we met so many great people at Pridefest and we share some clips. Then we rewind to the Co-Lab with art, candy, and cheese, and the SOMA Figure Drawing exhibit at Green Door Studio. 

We’re looking forward to the Richard Simmons Dragtastic Workout, the Cornhole Classic, Rocket Improv show, South Orange Elks Pride party,  the Maplewood Community Health Fair, all the Juneteenth events, Gabriel’s Daughter, and so much live music.

Three things with fresh bread at the General Store, Porchfest sign-ups, Kitchen Table, summer reading, Rising Star Awards, a trip to Morris Museum, and fireworks.

Whether you do something good or you dust your windowsills, have a great week and we’ll see you out there!

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Weekly PODCatherine DelettPride Fest, Juneteenth, SOMA Sweets, SOMA Wheelhouse
SOMAPSO Pod - Week of June 6, 2024

What’s happening the week of June 6, 2024

With apologies to anyone named Chip, Tommy, and Dick, here we go…

We rewind to Valley Vintage Back Room Art Pop Up, Laboratorio Kitchen, voting, music bingo, Fluid Forms art exhibit, and the Studio Tour Committee art exhibit.

We’re looking forward to North Jersey Pride Fest, the South Orange Co-Lab artist reception, Jus’ Tacos ribbon cutting, Downtown After Sundown, Maplewood Ukrainian Day 2024, Chasing Hope book event, Bossa 5 at Village Hall, and  Kate Baker at Fox and Falcon.

Three Things with Perch brunch menu, Olivia’s Meal Service, South Orange Library new temp location, Free Summer Yoga, and Porta Rossa’s one-year anniversary.

We will be at the North Jersey Pride Festival this Sunday in Memorial Park and we are not being so library about it! We’ll be the ones with a tent. Look for us. We’ll be the ones with a tent.

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Weekly PODCatherine DelettPride, Dick, So Library, Pride Fest
SOMAPSO Pod - Week of May 30, 2024

What’s happening the week of May 30, 2024

We’re sliding right into Pride Month with a packed calendar this week.

We rewind to A Curious Hunger book launch, sourdough bread from SOMA Wheelhouse, Jamie Wyeth, Kip’s Bay Decorator Show House, David Burke Tavern, and Memorial Day weekend.

We’re looking forward to the Back Room Art Pop-Up at Valley Vintage, Things With Friends at SOPAC, Fluid Forms at 1978 Art Gallery, Paula Cole at SOPAC (listen for a discount code!), Maplewood Record Fair, the Equality March and Pride Picnic, Music Bingo, and Corey Mead’s book launch at [words] Bookstore.

Three things with potholes, rabies, and bulk! Plus farmer’s markets and remember to VOTE next Tuesday.

Don’t let your regrets call to you through the window — get out there and enjoy SOMAPSO!

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Weekly PODCatherine DelettMemorial Day, Pride, regreats, Paula Cole, SOMA Wheelhouse, David Burke, farmers market
SOMAPSO Pod - Week of May 23, 2024

What’s happening the week of May 23, 2024

It’s a pre-Memorial Day podcast with a recap of MayFest so grab your cornhole and dive right in!

We rewind to Inspired Minds at SOPAC, a podcast meetup at Your Third Base, the Plant Sale, and Freedom to Read with Mychal Threets. Plus, a snippet of audio we recorded at MayFest with some friend of the pod and our merch drawing winner announcement.
We’re looking forward to A Curious Hunger book launch, a Memorial Day party with Porta Rossa and Perla Oysters, the Memorial Day parade, the Duck Race, Jamstravaganza with Funk Yeah!, Senior Health Day, and Whiskey and Sugar at Lorena’s.

Three Things with the South Orange Cornhole Classic, SOMAPSO Dance Team, Martin’s Pretzels, General Store Shops and Cafe, pool registrations, and SOMA Wheelhouse.

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Weekly PODCatherine DelettMayFest, cornhole, boobs, Memorial Day
SOMAPSO Pod - Week of May 16, 2024

What’s happening the week of May 16, 2024

Get your brapanadas ready because we’re bringing empanadas back, baby! Maybe with some colonial-era tea and Madeira.

We rewind to Warren Court, Clinton School trivia, and Green Door Studio. We’re looking forward to Inspired Minds, MayFest, HoliFest, Mychal Threets, SOMA Community Yoga for AAPI, Painters in the Park, All the Tea at Durand-Hedden House, Repair Cafe, Back to the 70s, Plotting Intrigue, and A Curious Hunger.

Three Things with SOMA Action, South Mountain Conservancy, and Maplewoodstock.

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Weekly PODCatherine DelettWarren Court, Green Door Studio, colonial-era tea, Cake, Maplewoodstock, MayFest
SOMAPSO Pod - Week of May 9, 2024

What’s happening the week of May 9, 2024

Hamster wheels, scissor hands, and words of wisdom from Zach Braff–all in this week’s episode!

We rewind to the Green Door Studio opening and the Stephen Whitty CHS movie star lecture. We are looking forward to the Maplewood Garden Club Plant Sale, Warren Court Art Walk, birthday flower painting at Oh! Canary, Heathers the Musical, Backyard Band Blitz, AAPI Heritage Celebration, Broadway in the Park, Conversations on Race: Disinformation, the 2024 NJ Democratic Primary Debate, SOMAPSO Dance team practice, Boss Molly Bourbon cocktail class, and Inspired Minds.

Plus, an interview with Jay Stevenson, the writer and director of Beethoven’s Wrong Note, opening at the Burgdorff Theater this weekend.

Three things with MMS Double Dutch Team, Yellow Rose Bakery Maplewood Memorial Day Parade, and Move Well Training Club. And visit us at Mayfest on May 19!

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Weekly PODCatherine DelettWarren Court, Green Door Studio, Edward Scissorhands, Zach BRaff, Beethoven's Wrong Note
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!

If you like this sort of thing, give us a rating and a review on the podcast platform of your choice. Also, to hear all the juicy bloopers and other extra content, become a Patreon.

 
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.

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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