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Bloomfield Arts Crawl Will Turn the Township Into a Celebration of Local Art This October
BLOOMFIELD, NJ — Something new is coming to Bloomfield this fall. On Friday, October 9 and Saturday, October 10, the inaugural Bloomfield Arts Crawl will invite residents and visitors to experience art throughout the township, turning familiar local spaces into...
SOGA Welcomes Five New Board Members
SOGA is honored to welcome five new board members to join in the work of preserving Bloomfield’s iconic Sanctuary on the Green and promoting its use as a center for arts, culture and community in the heart of Bloomfield. The new class of board members includes...
Independent Press article, July 24, 2026
…The new class of board members includes artists, non-profit leaders and Bloomfield’s youngest elected official.
Jazz on the Green Benefit: Joe Rizzolo Group
Enjoy live jazz in Bloomfield's iconic Sanctuary on the Green on Sunday, Sept. 28, 3:00-6:00PM, and browse a photography exhibit featuring the work of two acclaimed Bloomfield photographers, Moira Pernambuco and John S. Masi. All proceeds from the concert will benefit...
SOGA hosts Sanctuary Sounds–Beyond the Scores
The Sanctuary on the Green Arts, Cultural, and Community Alliance, in collaboration with Vox Novus, is proud to present the next concert in its Sanctuary Sounds series: “Beyond the Scores – Glimpses into the Lives of Classical Composers”, featuring violinist Laurel...
New Music for Harp & Horns: Sanctuary on the Green Arts, Cultural and Community Alliance Welcomes Alysa Reit and Backyard Brass
The Sanctuary on the Green Arts, Cultural and Community Alliance, in collaboration with Vox Novus, is excited to bring Alysa Reit and Backyard Brass to Bloomfield, NJ. The series, known for its eclectic and boundary-crossing musical selections, has found a new home in...
Arts on the Green Concert Series Begins With “Tokyo to the Green”
The Sanctuary on the Green Arts, Cultural and Community Alliance (SOGA), in partnership with Vox Novus, welcomed 'Tokyo to New York' to Bloomfield’s historic Sanctuary on the Green for a musical journey across cultures on Sunday, October 13, 2024. This landmark event...
The Challenges of Preserving New Jersey’s Historic Churches
Historic preservation is a critical endeavor, aimed at safeguarding the architectural and cultural heritage of our communities. Churches, often the oldest and most architecturally significant buildings in a town, pose unique challenges for preservationists. These...
Ancestral Chronicles: Exploring the Presbyterian Church of Bloomfield’s 1835 Member Catalogue
Rev. Gideon N. Judd's historical sketch of the Presbyterian Church of Bloomfield, now known as the Bloomfield Presbyterian Church on the Green, stands as a timeless testament to faith and community. Published in 1835 by K. Kellogg of New York under the title...