The best ever Hip-Hop Serendipity, the “Rap-Fest”. Good sized audience, interesting variety, a whole new bunch of people.

The Relay for Life was definitely an all-nighter. We set a record for playing outdoor live music in Montclair, playing until 11:15PM without getting complained about! The relay was a great success in terms of money raised. Ken donated the generator rental fee. We could have used some more help at the end. And some better […]

There is nothing like Festival Underground, when it doesn’t rain! There was a decent crowd of our usual audience, including some open mic performers, regulars, and so on. The weather was perfect. Ken was as tough as a circus roustabout, and the staff were very helpful, happy, relaxed. We put on 7 or eight bands, […]

The independence day was a great success. Elvis lead our group, which included Patrick from Sponge Bob (Jeremy), Winnie the Pooh (Julia Z and Josh), Cookie Monster (Nick Levine) and Cat in the Hat (Aidan Feliciano). The angels, Emily and Lidia (and sometimes Julia) and the Banner makers and bearers, Anna, Johnny Q, Ethan, Thatcher, […]

The 8/6 event at the Library was smooth and cool, despite the many changes in performers, & the competition with the Acres reunion performance. We got out on time, which helps our chances for doing Serendipity at the Library in the future. On 8/28 we had some difficulties at the Nishuane Park “Camp Serendipity”. Now, the s’mores were […]

The Alumni Reunion worked out pretty well. We had some good music, some olde buddies, and some swirley cake. Not to mention ukuleles. Next year I want someone to be alumni invitor.

Scarendipity 2010 featured 10 Sleep, Things Keep Happening, Werebears, Mannyfesto, a bit of that gameboy stuff at open mic, Josh on guitar, etc. 67 paid customers, and more than a dozen staff members. Pumpkin pie eating contest. Nick Levine, the winner. Should have had prizes for not being sick afterwards.

Serendipity Café at the First United Methodist Church. This one was solid. Hip-Hop with harmony! Anna Berlin, Lotsa acoustic guitar players of many different styles. No Actual contests, and slightly OK for a November event. Had a talk with Vidal of the Parish Council and we are welcome there.

The old year was ended at Fletcher Hall of the UUC with a good variety of music, recruited by Josh and Harris. Anna Berlin’s Mocha Coffee, Shirley Temples, Julia as MC, Emily on the sound board. We wish great 2011 to everyone. I hope for more new ideas and enthusiasm for the Montclair Student Café […]

Nearly everything went as planned on this first event of the year, and first time at St. James. There was plenty of music, Battle of the Band winners and runners-up, some spirited moshing. We’re promised some of the doors won’t be locked next time. And we will be back! We split the Snack Bar income with St. James, and […]