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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What’s happening the week of May 11, 2023.
What a week!
We bring our radio faces to tell you about what we did last week and give you the highlights for this week including deconstructed mint juleps, Chutzpah Kitchen, Small Wonder Marketplace, Plant Sale, Andrew McCarthy at [words], Scandinavian Spring at Merch, Back to the 90s, Bodeans, and our current podcast listens.
Plus, an interview with Pitbulls founder, Michael Steiner. Put your coffee in a mug, strap in, and let’s go!
What’s happening the week of May the 4th, 2023.
With an obligatory “May the fourth be with you” and a Cinco de Mayo marg in hand, we give you the skinny on what’s happening this week and a look back at a rainy weekend.
Painters in the Park, Holi Fest, Small Wonder Marketplace, free comic books, video game testing, the plant sale, and Blaine McDonagh Andrew McCarthy at [words] Bookstore. Cheese flowers and the Y’s Duck Race in three things. Grab your pink dress and jump right in!
Thank you for visiting us at SOMAPSO Headquarters, Stéphane!
We were lucky enough to get a chance to sit down with Stéphane Wrembel, a prolific musician and one of the finest guitar players in the world.
Stéphanel has headlined Lincoln Center, Carnegie Hall, The Town Hall in NYC, and The Lyon Opera House in France. He has toured Canada, France, Israel, the UK, India, and Nigeria and played at jazz festivals around the world. His original composition “Bistro Fada,” is the theme song for Woody Allen’s 2011 Oscar®-winning film, “Midnight In Paris” – a soundtrack that won a Grammy®
He is also the founder and organizer of the Django a Gogo Camp and Festival that take place in Maplewood, NJ, and New York City.
We had a great time chatting with Stéphane and we hope you enjoy listening to this bonus episode as much as we enjoyed making it! (And get your tickets to the festival before they are sold out!)
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What’s happening the week of April 27, 2023.
Weed whackers and motorcycles abound!
A quick look back at the Chuckle Patch comedy show then off to the Fast-Forward to talk about the Kitchen a la Mode grand opening gala, Nancy Solomon at the Woodland, hiking, and more!
In three things, find out about new stop signs and businesses and where to get a free tree. Plus, great ideas about how to put our new SOMAPSO pint glass to good use!
What’s happening the week of April 20, 2023.
Sheep, horses, dogs, and three things squared!
Rewind with Air Aerial Fitness Grand Opening, MMS Trivia Night, spicy margaritas, and good sleep. Fast forward to a whole barrel full of good things to do including Chuckle Patch, Durand-Hedden House, Coffee and Canines, and more.
In three things, we talk about the Maplewood Plant Sale, grand openings, and Django a Gogo. What a week!
What’s happening the week of April 13, 2023.
Grab a bowl of pasta from Porta Rossa and Lady and the Tramp your way through this week’s episode….
It’s a short rewind, but, WOW what a fast forward we have this week! Plus we have a short Chuckle Patch Comedy Show clip from Molly Reisner and Abby Sher (see you there — IF you can find us!).
We give you the lowdown on this week’s events across Maplewood and South Orange including Boss Molly, Tiffany, Air Aerial Fitness Grand Opening, Walk with the Mayor, Ideas Festival, gardening fun, new businesses, and more!
What’s happening the week of April 6, 2023.
New York, London, Paris, Munich. We’re talkin’ ’bout Pop Muzik.
Jamie Meier visits to give us the scoop about her upcoming mini sessions supporting Isaiah House.
Last week’s SOMA Chamber of Commerce networking event, more whipped ricotta. Something Rotten in the rewind AND fast forward, SOMO hiking, gardening, First Fridays at the Elks Lodge, Brazilian BBQ, cafeteria style, and some new podcast suggestions.
Thanks for joining us, Brandi!
We had such a great time talking with Brandi Bowles about Boss Molly Bourbon so rather than squeeze it into this week’s regularly scheduled pod, we decided to make our conversation into a bonus episode! Lucky you!
We’ve been fans of Boss Molly Bourbon since we first heard about it (as listeners may already know) and in this bonus episode, Brandi tells us about how Boss Molly came about and where you can find it in SOMAPSO. She also weighs in on the Dirty Dancing debate.
And yes, we were drinking bourbon while recording.
What’s happening the week of March 30, 2023.
Here we are, hopping and springing into April!
We have a hearty rewind with Women and Wine, Windows for Women, pet therapy at the Volunteer Fair, Founding Mothers, and whipped ricotta at Del Corso.
We are looking forward to more wine at the Kitchen a la Mode wine tasting, planting some shrubbery, and a bonus episode of SOMAPSO heading your way tomorrow.
This week, we were, sadly, 100% po’ boy free. (We’ll get there earlier next time, True Salvage Cafe!)
Thanks for joining us on the show this week, Maura!
The FPC* requires us to take a week off now and then. But don’t worry, we’ve got this great interview with Maura Hargrave-Kerns for you to enjoy!
Maura is the owner of Air South Orange opening soon. Want to know where and when and what even IS aerial fitness, anyway? Whelp, click the play button below or head over to your favorite place to find podcasts and give it a listen.
*Federal Podcast Commission, an imaginary regulatory body that makes us take breaks now and then.
What’s happening the week of March 16, 2023.
We roll out the champagne carpet this week when we’re all a little Irish…
On the rewind, we went to art exhibits, the CHS musical, Deconstructing Racism workshop, and scored some delish avocado toast.
We highlight some Women’s History Month events, Rocky Horror Picture Show, a paint and sip, upcoming interviews, and, of course a St. Patrick’s Day tradition at the pub.
Chrissy gives a bonus thing to know, and Cat shares karaoke news from a listener. Women coming together, no dogs with shivs, and Good Times.
What’s happening the week of March 9, 2023.
Roll your art ball up and grab a seat for this week’s episode!
In the rewind, Chrissy talks about the magic of Asado delivery and Cat gives an update on her spicy margarita tour of Maplewood. Teaser alert: we’ve got plans with Live Love Maplewood!
The calendar is packed this week and we are looking forward to art exhibits, theater, and bingo, among other things.
Three things to know includes info about Women’s History Month, Art Walk, and Downtown After Sundown. Maplewood Master Plan public workshops, Why the Hell Not, and duck voices.
What’s happening the week of March 2, 2023.
On the rewind, Chrissy recaps Nashville and Cat got a sneak peek at an upcoming SOPAC show.
We’re looking forward to some super-fun happenings this week including a Mardi Gras fundraiser and celebrating our Jersey roots. Three things to know includes new food and drink spots and a Maplewood Theater update.
Plus a preview of our upcoming Hallmark movie. Fueled by Skrewball Whisky, powered by Jersey pride.
What’s happening the week of February 23, 2023.
You may miss out on the pre-pod chat, but you’ll get info about some upcoming events, things we did last week, the calendar rundown, and five things to know.
Plus, we have thoughts about ice dancing, bingo, 50 mile runs, and more.
What’s happening the week of February 16, 2023.
Government-issued bloody Marys, the Ides of February, a giveaway, and more this week on the pod. The skinny on some upcoming events, things we did last week, the calendar rundown, and three things to know.
SOMAPSO Podcast: Not brought to you by telepathy, microchips, or spy balloons.
PS: Remember to enter our giveaway by sending us an email about an event you’re attending this week!
What’s happening the week of February 9, 2023.
We give you the scoop on some upcoming events and recap some things we did last week. Plus the full calendar rundown and three things to know for this week.
Valentine’s Day flower tips, Portuguese donuts, cortados, and a lot of ice cream, for some reason.
PS: Merch makes a perfect Valentine’s Day gift!