If you were at Cops & Rockers, the teen band show at Verona High School this past winter, you probably saw Gerard Dinola and Verona police office Dan Greco on stage with the cops band. It turns out that the two, both VHS grads, and a third alumni, Jeff Davidson, have a Stone Temple Pilots...
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The Verona Marching Maroon and White drum line had the honor of leading the largest drum line in U.S. Scholastic Band Association history on Saturday night at the Somerville High School Pioneer Marching Band Festival. Eighteen bands participated in the competition from New Jersey and Connecticut. Verona Marching Maroon and White tied for first...
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You might remember that, a few weeks back, four kids from Verona were supposed to be performing at a funk and reggae show in Montclair. That show got rained out, but the kids are back this Saturday, October 22, with an indoor show in Teaneck. Verona residents Katie Kast and Michael Petillo will be...
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Verona has ghosts and the Verona Historical Society wants to tell you all about them: Like the headless body once found in Verona Lake. (Really) On Saturday, October 22d at 7 p.m. you can join the Verona Historical Society for a walking tour that explores the haunted past of Verona. The tour starts at...
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Before you leave the house this morning, set the DVR: Avenue Bistro Pub‘s Michael DiIonno is going to be on the Food Network’s cooking competition “Chopped” tonight. DiIonno had a long string of successful restaurants to his credit before he created Avenue Bistro in Verona two years ago. He opened the Huddle Inn near...
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The Essex County Parks Department will hold a free screening of the movie “Monster House” at Kip’s Castle on Friday, October 14. UPDATE: Because of the rain, the county has rescheduled the movie night for Friday, October 21. “Monster House” is rated PG and will be shown outdoors on a large screen on the...
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Do you remember when flying was glamorous? When you dressed in your best clothes to board a plane? When you were pampered for hours en route and getting there really was half the fun? No, of course you don’t. That is not air travel in the 21st century. But it’s what Kal Parekh experiences...
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We got this e-mail from the Verona Music Parents Association: On Saturday October 1 the Verona Music Parents Association held its annual Festival of Bands to support the outstanding music program at Verona High School. The event was hugely successful thanks to the many volunteers who came together, in what was not the best...
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The Paper Mill Playhouse will once again be joining forces with Verona-based Pushcart Players to present a show for children with autism. The performance, on Saturday, October 22, 2011 at 10 a.m. will be Pushcart’s American history musical Let Freedom Ring. Theater lights will remain up, sound volume will be lowered and consistent and...
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Verona Yoga will be moving to a different beat on Friday. Tonight, October 7, the studio will be hosting a jazzy evening with guitarist Frank Piombo and special guest stars Joey Arminio, Doreen Arminio and Veronica Piombo. The performance begins at 8 p.m. and there is a $10 admission fee. There will be coffee,...
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