Studio Players Inc. Tucked away behind a Japanese steakhouse and A&P, this 70-year-old playhouse stages affordable, fun shows for theatergoers of all ages. Recent productions include ?Enchanted April? and ?Who?s Afraid of the Big Bad Wolf.? Coming up is ?The Laramie Project.? Outpost in the Burbs In the past, this cleverly named roving concert venue has hosted Dar Williams, Lucy Kaplansky, David Bromberg, Roseanne Cash and the Kennedys, to name a few. But it?s not all about the music with this civic-minded organization: Outpost also offers a variety of community activities (including hiking trips and tours of nearby landmarks) and volunteer opportunities. Montclair Historical Society Based in a federal revival-style landmark home built in 1796, this hub of local history offers tours of a remarkable collection of antique furniture, paintings and decorative arts, classes in historic skills such as 18th-century cooking, and the Historic Country Store and Museum Shop. Students of local lore shouldn?t miss Terhune Library, which focuses on the genealogy of local families and the histories of many Montclair residences. Montclair Art Museum Perhaps the brightest jewel in Montclair?s crown, the art museum showcases a vast collection of American and Native American art, including paintings from the Hudson River School and examples of sculpture ranging from neoclassical to contemporary. This dynamic cultural hub also houses the Yard School of Art and hosts numerous free programs designed to make kids feel at home in its beautiful galleries. Luna Stage Co. Let them entertain you at this tiny slice of Broadway on Bloomfield Avenue, where every seat in all three cozy theaters lands you closer to the stage than most theaters? front rows. Luna?s current season boasts a roster of plays as diverse as ?Death of a Salesman,? ?Treasure Island? and ?The Man in Room 306,? a one-man show about Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.?s struggle to write the most important speech of his life.
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