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Carnavaleros in the Mummers Parade?

Carnavaleros in the Mummers Parade?

On New Year’s Day, Al Día News Managing Editor Sabrina Vourvoulias tweeted about the similarities between the Mummers and San Mateo Carnavalero, and began a conversation: Why haven’t the two joined forces. At the Taller Puertorriqueño “Filadelfia: New Perspective...
Polish American String Band Crowd-Funding Campaign

Polish American String Band Crowd-Funding Campaign

Polish American String Band announced on Facebook a new crowd funding campaign. Below is the information about the campaign. We, at Polish American, are proud to share with you the launch of our all-new Crowd-Funding Campaign platform partnered with GoFundMe....
The Union Won The Civil War 150 Years Ago

The Union Won The Civil War 150 Years Ago

The Battle of Appomattox Court House, fought on the morning of April 9, 1865, was one of the last battles of the American Civil War. It was the final engagement of Confederate Army general Robert E. Lee’s Army of Northern Virginia before it surrendered to the...
Musicians may join Denville’s Mummer-style string band

Musicians may join Denville’s Mummer-style string band

As spring comes in and outdoor events and parades are in the works, the Denville String Band is getting its members and audiences ready for all-out fun. On Mondays, April 13 through May 4, the band will hold an open membership drive at its clubhouse, 10 Station Rd. in...
Happy April Fools Day!

Happy April Fools Day!

Happy April Fools Day! Since this is a day for Jokers, I posted some of my favorite string band themes that involve joking. Also, I had to give the Jokers Fancy Brigade some love on this gag filled holiday.      ...