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Ridgewood NJ, take a relaxing stroll downtown and stop by “Art in the Park,” sponsored by the Ridgewood Guild.
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Ridgewood NJ, the Village is hosting Music in the Park at Van Neste Square every Saturday at 7:30 pm. Bring your lawn chair or blanket, and enjoy all the local talent our community has to offer.
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Ridgewood NJ, “Music in the Night,” sponsored by The Ridgewood Guild, continues this year! On Friday evenings from May 31st to September 6th, volunteer musicians positioned in front of restaurants and in other high traffic areas will fill the night with music…yet another reason to come downtown!
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Ridgewood NJ, Ridgewood Village Manager Keith Kazmark commented on the closing of Warner Bow Tie Cinemas saying in a Facebook post;
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Ridgewood NJ, Saturday, November 25, 2023 is Small Business Saturday – a day to celebrate and support small businesses and all they do for their communities. This year, we know that small businesses need our support now more than ever as they navigate, retool and pivot from the effects of the coronavirus pandemic. Please join SBA and organizations across the country in supporting your local small businesses by shopping at a small business.
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Ridgewood, NJ, the Ridgewood Guild orchestrated a local shopping event in the central business district known as the Ridgewood Guild’s CASH MOBS! The event kicked off with a complimentary breakfast at on of our favorite spots Pierre & Michel and continued with a visit to five local retailers: Olive R. Twist, Pazazzed, Beauty Club Salon, Hot Jewelry Box, and Hunt and Orchard. Shoppers spent over $2000 at these retail stores, supporting the local community. The Ridgewood Guild encourages everyone to stay engaged and look forward to Holiday Cash Mobs during one of their Late Night Thursdays. It’s a reminder to “Stay Local, Shop Small” and support local businesses.
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Ridgewood NJ, Music Fest is here! The event is held in Memorial Park at Van Neste Square setting the stage for an afternoon of music, food, drink, and more!
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Ridgewood NJ, in its 14th season, of the Ridgewood Guild’s 2023 Movies in the Park line up is guaranteed to draw a crowd! Bring a chair or throw down a blanket and enjoy a free movie under the stars at Memorial Park at Van Neste Square! Plan to arrive about 30 minutes before the film begins to assure a good spot and grab your complimentary ice cream from Ben & Jerry’s.
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Ridgewood NJ, on Friday evenings there is music in the air, The Ridgewood Guild provides the town with volunteer musicians. This wonderful program adds a new dimension to town and helps to support the arts. Single vocalists, as well as 4-piece bands are positioned in front of our restaurants and high traffic areas, filling the air with music. Auditions start in early May. Call 201-493-9911 for more information.
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Ridgewood NJ,the Ridgewood Guild for its 14th season, hosts 2023 Movies in the Park with a line up that is guaranteed to draw a crowd! Bring a chair or throw down a blanket and enjoy a free movie under the stars at Memorial Park at Van Neste Square! Plan to arrive about 30 minutes before the film begins to assure a good spot and grab your complimentary ice cream from Ben & Jerry’s.
Continue reading “Movies in the Park” is Back for Another Season at Van Neste Square in Ridgewood
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Ridgewood NJ, the Ridgewood Guild 12th International Film Festival is an annual film festival that takes place in Ridgewood, New Jersey. The festival features a diverse selection of independent films from around the world, including short films, documentaries, and feature-length films.
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Ridgewood NJ, the Ridgewood Guild International Film Festival is holding it’s annual “An Evening with Oscar®” party on Friday, March 10th at Park West Loft, 38 Oak Street in Ridgewood from 8:00pm – 12 midnight. This fun event is open to the public and is filled with excitement, dancing, movie trivia, and fine food and drink.
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Ridgewood NJ, November 26th – 12 Noon – 3:00 p.m. – Memorial Park at Van Neste Square – The Ridgewood Guild’s 13th Annual Winterfest – Come and kick off the holiday season with The Ridgewood Guild at this annual event.
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Ridgewood NJ, October 8th and 9th – Beginning at 12 Noon – Everyone is invited to Oktoberfest in Ridgewood’s West Village, in the Wilsey Square and Train Station Parking Lots – Come and enjoy hayrides (traveling on Heights Road and Crest Road with “The View” of NYC from 12 Noon to 5:00 p.m.), food, pumpkin painting, a scarecrow-making contest, a tent of vendors, toss games, sidewalk chalking, ice cream, and a full weekend of music during the day and into the night.
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Ridgewood NJ, looking for something to do this coming Sunday September 4th? 5-7pm in Memorial Park, Van Neste Square, Ridgewood. C’mon and hear me (MMTC, Goldman and New Sousa Bands, NJ Wind Symphony) along with Gerard Wells (Imperial Brass, Garden State Symphonic Band), Wes Krygsman (Kean University, NJ Symphony) and Larry Zaidan (Rockland Symphony, Rockland County Concert Band). Special thanks to the Ridgewood Guild and Local 16-248 American Federation of Musicians.
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