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TUESDAY, DECEMBER 18 Holiday “Drop In” Bereavement Support Group A compassionate, caring and supportive drop-in holiday support group for those who have lost a loved one. The sessions are held on Tue. evenings until Jan. 8 (excluding Dec. 25 and Jan. 1). The nonsectarian group will discuss issues of guilt vs. regret, anger, handling pain and sadness, communicating with friends and family as well as adjusting to life changes especially around the holidays. 6:30-8pm. Interfaith Chapel, Saint Barnabas Medical Center, 94 Old Short Hills Rd, Livingston. For more information call 973-322-5015.
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WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 19 SchoolTime: Spirit of Kwanzaa
Photos by: Michael Weintrob
New and old collide when Philadelphia’s high-octane Illstyle & Peace Productions arrives with a performance that blends hip hop dance styles with tap, ballet, DJing and beat boxing. Grades 5-12. Thru Dec. 21. 10am & 12:30pm. NJPAC, 1 Center St., Newark. Call 888-466-5722 for tickets and information.
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 20 Holiday Express Benefit Concert A great night for a great cause! This benefit, rockand-soul holiday concert features the Jersey Shore’s most philanthropic musicians, performing holiday favorites to benefit those less fortunate. The non-profit Holiday Express delivers music, food, gifts and more to those with the greatest need, during the holiday season and throughout the year. 7:30pm. NJPAC, 1 Center St, Newark. Call 888-466-5722 for tickets and information.
CARAVAN OF THIEVES FRIDAY, DECEMBER 14 Caravan of Thieves’ driving gypsy jazz rhythms, acoustic guitars, upright bass and violin, mesmerizing vocal harmonies and fantastic stories are the perfect counterpoint to Spuyten Duyvil’s soaring vocals, traditional jug band energy, amped-up lap steel guitar and Chicago-style blues harp. 8pm. Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 67 Church St., Montclair. For more information, call 973-744-6560 visit www.outpostintheburbs.org.
Monthly Meeting The Verona Park Conservancy will hold its monthly meeting in the senior activity room of the boathouse at Verona Park. The Conservancy is a public nonprofit organization of volunteers working with Essex County to improve and maintain Verona Park, part of the Essex County Park System. 7:30pm. Verona Park, Bloomfield and Lakeside Ave, Verona.
The New You! An evening of transformation as part of Sue Waldman’s Living, Loving & Learning seminar series. Guest presenter Ferlie Almonte will demonstrate how to create a new self image that is all about YOU! Re-invent your life from the inside out. Advanced registration required. 7:30-9pm. Sue Waldman’s Office, 320A Bloomfield Ave, Verona. For more information, call 973-857-9090 or visit www.SueWaldman.com.
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 21 Lourdes Chavez Trunk Show Enjou a day shopping the Lourdes Chavez trunkshow for cocktail and evening dresses. Runs through December 22. Susanne N, 193 Bellevue Avenue, Upper Montclair. For more information call 973-746-4800.
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Tree Identification: Conifers Laura Roberts, Garden Manager of Van Vleck House & Gardens, guides participants in exploring characteristics of conifer needles and twigs. Students will view samples and put their knowledge into practice on the Van Vleck grounds. 1-2:30pm. Van Vleck House & Gardens, 21 Van Vleck St, Montclair. To register, call 973-744-4752 or e-mail Michelle at education@vanvleck.org by Dec. 17.
Fred Hammond Performs Experience the sounds of love and praise when singer-guitarist Fred Hammond brings his jazzy, R&B style to NJPAC. This Grammy, Dove and Stellar award winner arrives fresh off his recent two-CD release, God, Love and Romance. 8pm. NJPAC, 1 Center St, Newark. Call 888-466-5722 for tickets and information.
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SATURDAY, DECEMBER 22 Love for the Holidays Darlene Love and Friends, with special guests Cissy Houston and Steven Van Zandt. From her first number one recording, “He’s a Rebel,” through her string of hits with legendary producer Phil Spector (including “Da Doo Ron Ron” and “He’s Sure the Boy I’m Gonna Marry”), 2011 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee Darlene Love is still blazing a trail of success in the music industry. 8pm. NJPAC, 1 Center St, Newark. Call 888-466-5722 for tickets and information.
Retro Science Exercise your brain and flex your creativity with Retro Science. This month’s topic: Fulcrums, Levers, and Pulleys! Kids can lift their parents and perform other fun tasks using simple machines. Runs though January 1. 11am-3pm. Liberty Science Center, 222 Jersey City Blvd., Jersey City. For more information, visit www.lsc.org.