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May in Montclair
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May in Montclair - Celebrating 47 Years

What were you doing in 1979? Watching the solar eclipse, disco dancing, or maybe using the first-ever DustBuster? In Montclair, some very special women were meeting for the first time. Their mission: to beautify the natural landscape of the town and celebrate the spirit of their community.

Betty Dallery and Jean Kidd were among the small group of residents with a simple, beautiful idea: plant bulbs in the fall and then, when the bulbs are blooming in the spring, distribute a calendar of special events around town. Donations from the residents would cover the cost of the bulbs and advertising from local businesses would pay for the publication. Now almost fifty years later 'May in Montclair' remains a vital volunteer-driven initiative that beautifies the town and showcases the best of what the town has to offer.

Bulbs by the thousands are ordered in September, arrive by November, and Chair Cyndee Rowan (whose children are fifth generation Montclairians) transforms her garage into the tulip/daffodil depot where committee members bag, label, and deliver to eager volunteers planters all over town - in schools, gardening groups, park conservancies, houses of worship, and in the business districts. From Canterbury to Tuers, and Kaveny Field to Edgemont, the town fills the flowerbeds for a spectacular spring display.

Volunteers are even more important this year than ever before. After forty years, the bulbs are now funded SOLELY by tulip project donations.

Springtime events all around town continue to be showcased in the MIM website Calendar of Events. Opening day ceremonies will take place in Watchung Plaza on May 1st. The school children's musical performance will continue as a beautiful community celebration to kick off May in Montclair.

May in Montclair is a celebration of the physical beauty and the indomitable community spirit of Montclair.

It is a month-long festival of art shows, concerts, garden tours, health and exercise programs, fairs and markets presented to make people feel good about living, working, shopping, and spending leisure time as they celebrate the spirit that is Montclair.

April
8
Tuesday

The Business Growth Roundtable Presents: Exit Smart: Navigating the Last Chapter of Your Business Journey

According to a recent survey of over 200 business owners, 80% say they want to stop working in their businesses within the next decade, with 53% planning to sell or transfer ownership. Yet, only 20% have formalized their exit strategies in writing,* leaving many business owners unprepared for the transition. Whether you intend to sell, transfer, or close your business, having a strategy in place is essential. The earlier you start planning, the more control you’ll have over your transition. Join us for our April Roundtable, “Exit Smart: Navigating the Last Chapter of Your Business Journey,” where expert advisors will walk you through the essential steps for planning a successful exit. During the 60-minute session, you’ll learn: How to accurately assess your business value to enhance your company’s market worth How goodwill—your company’s reputation, relationships, and brand equity—affects business valuation and sale negotiations. Key steps to prepare for a smooth transition, ensuring financial and operational stability. How to determine the right exit strategy based on your financial goals, lifestyle, and long-term vision. Why assembling a trusted team of advisors is essential for making informed decisions to guide your exit strategy. Who Should Attend? Entrepreneurs and business owners contemplating an exit Anyone interested in understanding the complexities of selling or transitioning a business Successful exits don’t happen organically—they require planning and the right strategy. Join us to get the insights you need to make smart, confident decisions about your business’s future.

May
3
Saturday

Frankenstein

Love, loss, and creation merge in unexpected ways as Manual Cinema presents its thrilling version of the classic Gothic tale Frankenstein. This Chicago-based performance collective masterfully merges shadow puppetry, cinematic techniques, sound effects, and live music to deliver a hauntingly unique experience unlike anything you have witnessed before. The ingenious blend of Mary Shelley's biography and her iconic creation, Frankenstein, offers a fresh perspective on the beauty and horror of creation. By intertwining the real-life and fictional narratives of Shelley, Victor Frankenstein, and Frankenstein’s Monster, Manual Cinema intricately showcases how family, community, and education can shape personhood—or destroy it by their absence. Don't miss out on this haunting interpretation of a classic! Court Theatre presented the World Premiere of Frankenstein in Chicago, November 2018. Frankenstein had its New York premiere at the Public Theater’s Under the Radar Festival in January 2019 and its international debut in Scotland at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival in August 2019. Recommended for ages 12 and up. This production includes loud sounds, flashing lights and haze. This engagement of Manual Cinema is made possible in part through the ArtsCONNECT program of Mid Atlantic Arts with support from the National Endowment for the Arts.

Thank you to our 2025 Tulip Donors - Learn More / Donate

Our Valued Business and Organization Supporters

Bellevue Avenue Dental Associates

College Women's Club of Montclair

Moline Kronberg Cleaners

Montclair Women's Club

Town Auto Body

Upper Montclair Dental Associates

Watching Booksellers

Woman's Club of Upper Montclair

Anonymous

Frances Adams

In memory of Jean Kidd

Gene Bloch

In memory of Joan and Jean and Duncan

Gerald and Linda Blume

Carol Brown

In memory of Jean Kidd and Betty Dallery

Robert and Ellen Campbell

Dedicated to Catherine Howe

Deana and Robert Campion

In memory of Jean Kidd

Terrance and Charlene Connolly

Susann and Jim Connors

Michael and Eileen Diaz

Helman Frank Family

John and Michele Farber

Thanks to Celia Radek

Blaine and Lynda Frantz

Alica and Peter Giuffra

Lisanne Renner and Adam Grace

Gloria and Ralph Grieco

Donna and Jim Hains

In dedication to Susan Moore

Peter and Deborah Hirsch

In dedication to The Garden Club of Montclair

Eric and Diana von Hoffmann

In loving memory of Anne von Hoffman

Sharon Hurwich

In memory of Elaine Rapaport

Rosemary Iversen

Robert and Cheryl Jackson

Carolyn Lack

In memory of Jean Kidd

Patricia LaDuca

James & Josephine LaDuca

Mary Ann and Cliff Lindholm

Councilor Carmel Loughman

Christina Mayer and Kevin Cooney

Robert & Peggy McMillan

Dedicated to Mary Graham McMillan

Joyce Michaelson

In memory of Jean Kidd

Jory and Deborah Miller

Janet Orr

Cynthia and John Rogers

Marcia S. Rogers

Barbara Rudy and Douglas Conway

Denise and Paul Silverman

The Stocks Family Fund

Derek Stordahl and Jody Suden

Sarah Stransky and Robin Vitullo

Honoring Celia Radek

Patty and Tage Strom

Marjorie and Monroe Tenner

Michele Tomasik

Michele and Cal Trevenen

In memory of Jean Kidd

Judy and Bill Turner

Sharon Burton Turner and Lincoln Turner

Margaret Whitsett

For Jackson

Leslie and Barry Wiesner

Hal and Brigitte Wolkoff

And thanks to our 2024 Tulip Donors - Learn More / Donate

Our Valued Business and Organization Supporters

Bellevue Avenue Dental Associates

Christian Science Reading Room

College Women's Club of Montclair

Friends of Anderson Park

Catherine Kinkade

Montclair Women's Club

Partners For Health

Town Auto Body

Upper Montclair Dental Associates

Watchung Booksellers

Woman's Club of Upper Montclair

Frances Adams

In memory of Jean Kidd

The Aitken Family

Sally Filmore and David Appel

Dr. Renee E. Baskerville

Gene Bloch

In memory of Jean, Joan, and Judy

Gerald and Linda Blume

Robert and Ellen Campbell

Dedicated to Catherine Howe

Deana and Robert Campion

In memory of Jean Kidd

Sandra and James C. Carter

Susann and Jim Connors

Maria and Jerry W. Czin

Michael and Eileen Diaz

Emer Featherstone

In memory of Jean Kidd

Helman Frank Family

Blaine and Lynda Frantz

Alicia and Peter Giuffra

Lisanne Renner and Adam Grace

Judy Greene

Gloria and Ralph Grieco

Marguerite & Gimi Giustina

Donna and Jim Hains

In dedication to Mrs. Sue Moore

Peter and Deborah Hirsch

In dedication to The Garden Club of Montclair

Sharon Hurwich

In memory of Elaine Rapaport

Rosemary Iversen

Robert and Cheryl Jackson

Ann and Tom Johnson

In memory of Jean Kidd

Mary Lee and Dave Jones

Dedicated to Jean Kidd

Bruce and Janell Keller

Carolyn Lack

In memory of Jean Kidd

Susan and Norman Ladov

Patricia LaDuca

James & Josephine LaDuca

Mary Ann and Cliff Lindholm

Christina Mayer and Kevin Cooney

Robert & Peggy McMillan

Dedicated to Mary Graham McMillan

Tracy A. McVeigh and Andrew Melitz

Joyce Michaelson

In memory of Jean Kidd

Jory and Deborah Miller

Robert and Joyce Mims

In memory of Jean Kidd and Judy Rich

Gregg Peters Monsees

remembering Doropthy Miller Monsees, Warren Rehm Monsees, and Laura Monsees Dowling

Janet Orr

Wendy & Ira Pollack

Celia Radek

In memory of Joan Bloch

Cynthia and John Rogers

Marcia S. Rogers

Maggie Rothman

Christine and Bob Russo

Daryl E. Savage

Robin and Ken Schlager

Denise and Paul Silverman

Rita Singer

Mayor Sean Spiller

Derek Stordahl and Jody Suden

Patty and Tage Strom

C.Y. and Bill Treene

Michele and Cal Trevenen

In memory of Jean Kidd

Judy and Bill Turner

Sharon Burton Turner and Lincoln Turner

Josh Weston

Stanley White

Leslie and Barry Wiesner

Joan and Donald Zief