Lynette Sheard lifts the Maplewood House Music Festival on August 1 in Memorial Park with her signature blend of jazzy house music, bringing warmth, soul, and community spirit to the celebration. Gregory Burrus Productions and NJPAC Community Engagement proudly join Community Music Enrichment Group in supporting this year’s festival, contributing artistic relationships, community connections, and...

The 2026 MAPSO Juneteenth Celebration brings Maplewood and South Orange together for a day of remembrance, reflection, and joyful community expression. On Friday, June 19, 2026, the Maplewood Memorial Park Amphitheater becomes a living canvas of music, culture, and storytelling as neighbors gather to honor the legacy of Juneteenth and the ongoing journey toward freedom....

2026 MAPSO Juneteenth Celebration Maplewood and South Orange come together once again for the 2026 MAPSO Juneteenth Celebration, a community gathering that honors freedom, resilience, and the ongoing pursuit of justice. On Friday, June 19, 2026, the Maplewood Memorial Park Amphitheater transforms into a vibrant cultural space filled with music, reflection, and collective joy as...