Get a hop on Easter weekend with our directory of Easter events, brunches, and dinners in Northern Jersey more
Get those baskets ready!
Make Easter fun for the whole family with these personalized Easter gifts. Simply click on each item to purchase.
Whether or not you’re Irish, you don’t want to miss out on these North Jersey dining experiences for St. Patrick’s Day
Friday, March 18
4 to 9 p.m.: Open Trampoline Time at Skyzone, 80 Commercer Drive, Allendale.
5 to 10 p.m.: 2016 Northeast Automotive Services Show at the Meadowlands Expo Center, 355 Plaza Drive, Secaucus (through Sunday, March 20).
6:30 p.m.: Adult Cooking Class: Salmon Cookery at Chef Central, 240 Rt. 17 North, Paramus.
8 p.m.: Concert: Johnny Mathis at NJPAC, 1 Center Street, Newark. more
Unleash your inner Irishman with these photos that celebrate all that is good and green in the world
The Longevity Book: The Science of Aging, the Biology of Strength, and the Privilege of Time
On Thursday, April 7, Bookends Bookstore and The Woman’s Club of Ridgewood welcome actress and bestselling author Cameron Diaz for a discussion of her latest work, The Longevity Book. For $35 per ticket, guests will get to know Diaz through an intimate meet and greet and will also receive a pre-signed hard copy of her book. Doors open at 11 a.m. and the talk begins at noon. Refreshments will be available along with a cash-only bar. The event will take place at 215 West Ridgewood Avenue in Ridgewood. more
This St. Patrick’s Day, let the luck of the Irish influence your fashion and decor selections. Simply click on the images seen below to purchase.
Ariana Horry, owner of Milk & Honey Babies, tells Urban Agenda why being a mom is the best business education you can have.
By Sarah Emily Gilbert
A momtrenpreneur is a woman who has created a family and a business, and Ariana Horry, owner of Englewood’s Milk & Honey Babies, has created a business that’s rooted in family. As the mother to daughters Avery (2) and Maya (7), Horry has the best training there is to succeed in the mom and baby industry.
After the birth of her daughters, Horry became aware of the lacking quality of many baby products. “I was tired of the chemicals companies were using that weren’t good for my little ones,” explains Horry. “Thanks to social media platforms and brands that support nontoxic and eco-friendly products like Jessica Alba’s The Honest Company, more moms have become aware of the products they buy for their children.”
Horry channeled her personal frustrations into an entrepreneurial endeavor that combined her motherly instinct with her natural eye for design. more
The co-owners of Mommybites tell us the things that make them tick as both business women and moms.
By Sarah Emily Gilbert
Mommybites is the mecca for everything mom-related. Whether you’re looking for a prenatal yoga class in your neighborhood, a tofu veggie bowl recipe, or a sleep solution for your toddler, Mommybites has you covered. In addition to an online community for moms, Mommybites offers free tele-classes, e-articles, one-on-one phone or Skype sessions with parenting experts, a nanny directory, coupon codes, giveaways, and more. (We weren’t exaggerating about the whole mommy mecca thing.) more
Friday, March 11
10AM-9:30PM Meet the Easter Bunny at Paramus Park Mall in Paramus, NJ (through March 26)
4PM Meet The Very Hungry Caterpillar at The Curious Reader in Glen Rock, NJ.
7PM The Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Presents Legends at the Prudential Center in Newark, NJ. more
Shop unique products for your favorite pooch. more
Photo Credit: Realf Schermer
The natural beauty of Flat Rock Brook Nature Center now until April 26, 2016
Bergen Performing Arts Center located at 30 North Van Brunt Street in Englewood, New Jersey presents “A Walk in the Woods.” The photographic exhibit “A Walk in the Woods,” is a celebration of the natural world and is an effort to showcase the beauty of Flat Rock Brook Nature Center located in Englewood, New Jersey. The Exhibition is in residence at The Intermezzo Gallery on the 2nd floor of the bergenPAC now until March 26, 2016. The gallery is open to the general public during box office hours Mon-Fri 11AM – 4PM and Saturday 12PM to 4PM. more
From home decor to clothing, shop the hottest accessories for that special guy in your life. more
Non-Format (Minneapolis, USA, and Oslo, Norway, founded 2000): Kjell Ekhorn (Norwegian, b. 1965) and Jon Forss (British, b. 1966); Illustration by Von; Poster, Elsewhere exhibition, KK Outlet gallery, London, 2014; Silkscreen printed in black and bronze ink; 70 * 50 cm (27 9/16 * 19 11/16 in.)
By Joyce Perisco
Undefined and often random, beauty is no one absolute thing.
Some may find it in a baby’s smile or the latest runway creation of an up-and-coming clothing designer. It can elicit powerful visceral responses or a calm sense of serenity. When something is viewed as “a thing of beauty,” notes Andrea Lipps, Assistant Curator of a the new exhibit, “Beauty—Cooper Hewitt Design Triennial,” beauty usually “lies in the eye of the beholder.” more
Interview by Kendra Broomer
Photography by Kay English Photography
Mary Bradley Events offers event coordination for weddings, parties, and corporate functions throughout the United States, as well as destination locales. Mary offers a bevy of à la carte services, so that clients can relax, celebrate, and enjoy on their special day. With Bradley’s background in interior design and 20 years of event planning experience, she is the perfect candidate to ensure that clients remember their wedding day as “the best day of their lives.” more
Photo Credit: Stone Barns Center
Monday, February 29
3:30PM Open Bounce at Bounce U in Paramus, Where Birthdays Come to Life! www.bounceu.com
6-8:30PM Ladies Night at Pinot’s Palette in Ridgewood. www.pinotspalette.com
Tuesday, March 1
4:15PM Join Mahwah Public Library for a 4-week Young Builders Lego Club for kids ages 4 to 6. Each week participants will create and expand upon their building projects. www.mahwahlibrary.org more
Urban Agenda Magazine is continuing the Oscar celebration with a selection of dazzling gold products.
The Oscar gold was spread around last night with Spotlight winning Best Picture and Best Original Screenplay; Leonardo DiCaprio taking home Best Actor for The Revenant; Mark Rylance and Alicia Vikander were named best supporting actor and actress, respectively, she for The Danish Girl; and Brie Larson took the best actress prize for Room.
Shop Gold! Simply click on each product image to purchase. more
Celebrate Pancake Week at one of Jersey’s Premiere Breakfast Places
By Sarah Emily Gilbert
Breakfast, lunch, and brunch hotspot toast doesn’t mess around when it comes to pancakes. While this comfy restaurant has been recognized for its French toast, eggs, salads, and wraps, toast’s pancakes really draw the crowds. It’s not uncommon to see people eagerly waiting for a seat at 700 Bloomfield Avenue in Montclair, or toast’s second location at 516 Cookman Avenue in Asbury Park, for a chance to indulge in some morning (or early afternoon) flapjacks. Toast offers unique pancake options like Bacon Buttermilk, Carrot Cake, and Red Velvet, but it’s owner Amy Russo’s devotion to the food that really sets them apart. After all, Russo’s personal mantra is “Peace, Love, Pancakes." more
The 88th Annual Academy Awards takes place this Sunday, February 28, 2016. The awards ceremony was first broadcast to radio in 1930 and televised in 1953. It is now seen live in more than 200 countries. This year's ceremony will be held at the Dolby Theatre is Los Angeles and is hosted by comedian Chris Rock. The various category winners are awarded a copy of a statuette, officially called the Academy Award of Merit, which has become commonly known by its nickname, Oscar.
As an ode to the prestigious ceremony, Urban Agenda Magazine has selected a series of unique products inspired by the nominees. To purchase, click on each product image.
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Celebrate man's best friend.
Urban Agenda Magazine has hand-selected our favorite gifts for dog lovers. Check out the many Scottish terrier, French bulldog, and Labrador Retriever motifs in the form of clothing, accessories, and home decor. Simply click on each product image to purchase!
This time of year calls for something different to change-up the routine. Why not dash off to a warm weather getaway to indulge in some yoga, fine dining, and relaxation? Below, Urban Agenda offers up some suggestions. Simply click on each product image to purchase. Bon voyage!
Looking for the best places to watch Super Bowl 50 in Northern NJ? Urban Agenda knows the winning spots.
Friday, February 5
ALL DAY Commit this month to an unparalleled fitness experience at Equinox in Paramus and your initiation fee goes to Cycle for Survival, the national movement to beat rare cancers. Contact www.equinox.com for more information.
ALL DAY Flywheel has planted a seed in the Garden State with a studio in Millburn. Located in the heart of downtown, the state of the art studio features high tech bikes, stadium-style seating, and proprietary TorqBoard. Call (973) 232-6476 for class information. more
Ladybug Girl and Bumblebee Boy The Musical
Bergen Performing Arts Center located at 30 North Van Brunt Street in Englewood, New Jersey presents: Ladybug Girl and Bumblebee Boy The Musical – Sunday, March 13, 2016 at 1PM and 4PM. Purchase tickets at www.ticketmaster.com or Box Office at 201.227.1030.
This world premiere musical will buzz into your heart, as Lulu, Sam, and their playground friends explore the power of imagination and promote a sense of adventure and exploration of the world around you. more
Valentine’s Day is often associated with flowers, chocolates, and teddy bears; however, this year, Urban Agenda Magazine is offering up a few new options. These gifts are suitable for all ages, male and female, young and old. To purchase, simply click each product image.
Roses? Chocolates? How about a hot air balloon ride this V-Day?
By Sarah Emily Gilbert
Couples who are madly in love are often “flying high,” but Tom Baldwin, owner of In Flight Balloon Adventures, LLC, can turn the idiom into a reality on Valentine’s Day. Since 1987, Baldwin and his team of seven pilots have been taking people on unforgettable hot air balloon rides over the sprawling farmland, reservoirs, and small towns that make up Hunterdon County, NJ. While this experience is one to remember any day of the year, Baldwin’s balloon rides can make for a particularly memorable date this Valentine’s Day. more
Snowed in?
Send the one you love something sweet for Valentine’s Day! From the perfect cup of coffee to a festive box of Cadbury chocolates, these gourmet delights and comforting gifts are sure to warm the heart. Simply click on each product image to purchase. more
According to the weather report, this weekend may very well be the debut snowstorm of 2016, and Urban Agenda wants to make sure you make the most of it. Below, we put together a list of some of the best sledding hills in Bergen, Essex, Morris and Union counties. So this weekend, swap your Netflix account for your Toboggan and enjoy some good, old-fashioned snow day fun. more
For this month’s Urban Insider, we are celebrating the act of getting outside and being physical in spite of the winter weather. There are so many opportunities to enjoy the great outdoors in Princeton, be it at the D&R Canal or the grounds of Battlefield State Park. Here, we have hand selected our top picks for looking stylish (and feeling great) all winter long. Simply click on each product image to purchase! more