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Writing is my first love. Whether working on my memoir, impromptu writing at The Write Group, editing/ghosting nonfiction, writing articles, or as a correspondent -- when I am not voicing, consulting, or helping the helpers, I am writing.
Articles By Cindy C. A. Pereira
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2021/2022
Vaccinated and Horny Tour
The Dream Police Descend on Montclair
Montclair Times - USA Today Print
Joyce Carol Oates and Stevie Van Zandt at Montclair Literary Festival
Breaking Benjamin
Gin Blossoms
Porchistas
Mary Lee Kortes @ Outpost
Imbolo Mbue’s new book How Beautiful We Were
2020
Montclair Local Election, Tapinto
Musicians in Time of Covid 19, NorthJersey
What residents need to feel safe purchasing, Baristanet
Benzel Busch post Covid sales mode, Montclair Times (Print and USA Network only)
Small Business Struggle to Stay Afloat - Covid 19, Tapinto
2019
World of Dance, North Jersey
Led Zeppelin Tribute - Get the Led Out, Montclair Times
MacSabbath, Montclair Times (Print only)
Bastille Day 2019 at Van Vleck Gardens, Montclair Times (Print only)
Jessie’s Girl, Montclair Times (Print only)
Ben Stiller at Montclair Film Festival, Tapinto
Pitchapalooza at MPL, (Print only)
Candlebox, (Print only)
Flogging Molly, North Jersey
Sabrina Carpenter, North Jersey
Aly & AJ Pop Star Sisters, North Jersey
September - December 2018
Larry Campbell, North Jersey (Print Only)
John Ehlis at Trumpets, Special to NorthJersey (Print Only)
Jewel, North Jersey
Willie Nile, North Jersey
TKA’s frontman Kayel is a New Daddy, North Jersey
Maxwell, North Jersey
RHG Architecture - (not online)
Lily Vakili New Album Release (not online)
Josh Rouse, North Jersey
Seether, North Jersey
Ratt, North Jersey
Rick Springfield Beyond Jessie’s Girl, North Jersey
August 2018
A Taste of Chris Isaak, North Jersey
February - July 2018
Bastille Day at Alliance Francaise, North Jersey
Eddie Griffin - Hysterical Human Being!, North Jersey
Pamela Druckerman - Author, North Jersey
Ethan Hawke and Stephen Colbert, North Jersey
Ruth Bader Ginsberg Documentary at Film Festival, North Jersey
Apocalyptica - Cellos and Metallica, North Jersey
Vince Moscaritola Profile of a Young Entrepreneur, North Jersey
Governor Phil Murphy @ MFF, Tapinto
Kidchella, Tapinto
Panel of Experts on How to Get Published, Tapinto
Far From the Tree Opening Night at Montclair Film Festival, Tapinto
Buzz Aldrin Innovation Faire, North Jersey
Ministry - Industrial Metal, North Jersey
Broken Social Scene, North Jersey
The Kinks, North Jersey
Kwame Alexander, North Jersey
The Book Doctors, North Jersey
Dennis Deyoung STYX, North Jersey
BuckCherry, North Jersey
Turning Jewels Into Water, North Jersey
Beehive Queen - Christine Ohlman, North Jersey
Bonnie Siegler, North Jersey
Genesis Musical Box, North Jersey
January 2018
Wyclef Jean, North Jersey
Nicole Atkins, North Jersey
The Superb Woman, North Jersey
Dennis Miller, North Jersey
December 2017
Light of Day, North Jersey
Taro Kono, Publication
Todd Rundgren, North Jersey
November 2017
Bettye Lavette, North Jersey
Jim Norton, North Jersey
Sheila Jordan Jazz Legend, North Jersey
The Barleycorns, North Jersey
Vanillamore Grand Opening, North Jersey
October 2017
Melissa Etheridge, North Jersey
Dee Snider, North Jersey
What's Yuca Got to do WIth it?, North Jersey
Art Walk Montclair, North Jersey
September 2017
Te Ata, North Jersey
Hillary Clinton's Warm Welcome in Montclair, Tapinto
Psychedelic Furs, North Jersey
MitzvahPalooza, North Jersey
Montclair Fashion Show, Tapinto
Easton Corbin, North Jersey
Dogs of Avalon, North Jersey
Outpost in the Burbs - 30th Anniversary, North Jersey
Mary's Happy Camper, North Jersey
John Gorka in Montclair, North Jersey
Banquet of Spirits with Cyro Baptista, North Jersey
Junie Moon's Shed Your Shame, Tapinto
August 2017
Ziggy Marley Performance, Tapinto
Ann Wilson Rocks Out, Tapinto
Scott Stapp of Creed, North Jersey
Jazzfest, North Jersey
Paper Mill PlayHouse lineup, North Jersey
Ohana Vibes with Pepper & Tribal Seeds, North Jersey
Ann Wilson of Heart, North Jersey
July 2017
Succeed2Gether Free Summer Program, North Jersey
Ziggy Marley preview, North Jersey
Ziggy Marley live, Tapinto
Bastille Day, USA Today
June 2017
Graham Nash, North Jersey
Better Than Ezra, North Jersey
Samad Savage - Hop Hop and Happiness, North Jersey
Cinderella - Rossini's Way, North Jersey
Welcome Refugees, North Jersey
Don't Blink (kids), North Jersey
Shakespeare's Shrew Minus the Tights, North Jersey
Equal Means Equal, North Jersey
Bourbon & Biergarten, North Jersey
Kimock at the Burbs, North Jersey
May 2017
Drinking water issues, North Jersey
Jim Lauderdale, North Jersey
Ayla Plays Helen Keller, North Jersey
Congressional Race - Mike Sherrill, North Jersey
Museum of Goodbye, North Jersey
Crooner from 'America's Got Talent' a long way from days of delivering pizza, North Jersey
Almost Maine, North Jersey
TKA Freestyle Jam, North Jersey
The Dinner - Directed by Oren Moverman, North Jersey
Cat Killer and Indubitable Molly Davis, North Jersey
April 2017
Bobbi Brown, North Jersey
Sensory Friendly Movies at MFF, North Jersey
Whose Live Anyway - Joel Murray&Co, North Jersey
First Comes Love, North Jersey
Christine Lavin on Music, Caregiving and Honor Finnegan, North Jersey
George Lopez, North Jersey
Trevor Noah, North Jersey
March 2017
Teddy Thompson, North Jersey
Literary Festival, North Jersey
Bryan Stevenson - Equal Justice Initiative, North Jersey
Literary Festival and The Book Doctors for Succeed2gether, North Jersey
Joan Garry's Guide to Nonprofit Leadership: Because Nonprofits Are Messy, North Jersey
February 2017
Dar Williams at Outpost, North Jersey
Robert Ellis at Outpost, North Jersey
Spero Plays Nero, North Jersey
Gin Blossoms, North Jersey
January 2017
Genesis Tribute, North Jersey
Enlist to Resist (conversation on Trump's first 100 days in office), North Jersey
Defending Champions Live at Tierney's, North Jersey
Keeping Bowie Alive - Richard Barone in Montclair, North Jersey
Light of Day, North Jersey
Thing One Opens for Gin Blossoms, North Jersey
Nila Webster and United Way of Northern NJ, North Jersey
December 2016
State Legislature Honors 40 Year Veteran Educator, North Jersey
KINGS OF CHAOS - STEVE STEVENS, North Jersey
INDIE ROCK, North Jersey
LUCY KAPLANSKY, North Jersey
November 2016
KENNY G on Tour, North Jersey
PAPA GORA, North Jersey
DARKSTAR, North Jersey
October 2016
Anthony (Cheech) Marin, North Jersey
Tommy Chong, North Jersey
MHS No Hamilton No Problem, North Jersey
Pizza with a Cop, North Jersey
Brother to Brother Receives Donation from Drifters, North Jersey
Ramen Eating Contest, North Jersey
Joan Baez, North Jersey
September 2016
Tierney's and Brookdale Public Radio, North Jersey
Tour de Montclair, North Jersey
Masters of Illusion, North Jersey
Journey to the Land of Look Behind, North Jersey
Fashion Frenzy, North Jersey
Centennial Van Vleck, North Jersey
Oktoberfest, North Jersey
August 2016
French Connection, North Jersey
Happy 50th Elizabeth, North Jersey
Sun Savvy, North Jersey
Health Services for Those in Need, North Jersey
Mitch Ryder, North Jersey
Rick Derringer, North Jersey
Mark Farner, North Jersey
HPC Plan Element Montclair NJ, North Jersey
July 2016
Montclair jazz Festival 2016, North Jersey
Essex County Park System History, North Jersey
Giving Back in the Backyard, North Jersey
Trumpets Jazz Cancer Benefit, North Jersey
Bastille Day, North Jersey
Ebolabama, North Jersey
Prince Tribute, North Jersey
Montclair Food Festival, North Jersey
NAACP celebration, North Jersey
Historical Preservation Commission, North Jersey
BBQ Bourbon & Wine, North Jersey
June 2016
New Montclair police chief, deputy chiefs sworn in June 24, North Jersey
Outpouring of support for late Montclair kindergarten teacher, North Jersey
May 2016
Panel Of Experts Say Charter Schools Adversely Impact Public Education, Tapinto
Meg Cabot At Montclair Bookstore – Author Of Princess Diaries, Tapinto
Grief (mentioned in), North Jersey
Montclair Township Election Night Winners Weigh In On Largely Uncontested Race, Tapinto
Glen Ridge Avenue Arts & Music Festival, Tapinto
MFF Young Voices: A Community Conversation About Mental Health Of Our Youths, Tapinto
April 2016
Life, Animated: Parents Respond To Montclair Film Festival Feature With Call To Action, Tapinto
Montclair Film Festival Opening Night Screening: Life Animated, Tapinto
Montclair Film Festival Narrative Feature: Love Actually With Richard Curtis And Emma Freud, Tapinto
The One That Got Away: Starting A Conversation About At Risk Children, Tapinto
Montclair Film Festival Preview: When Two Worlds Collide - Interview With Editor Carla Gutierrez, Tapinto
Musicians Gather For Prince Tribute Performed At Montclair Center Stage, Tapinto
Montclair Public Schools Survey On Immersion And Magnet Theme Raises Questions About Data Validity, Tapinto
Montclair's Historic MC Hotel Breaks Ground, Tapinto
Meet The Leaders: Israel Cronk, Montclair Center BID Executive Director, Tapinto
Ride Your Curves - Fashion Event With Catherine Schuller And Janet Cunliffe At Atelier Montclair, Tapinto
Grawbowski Wins Lawsuit Against Montclair For Use Of 65 Church Street - Developer Remains Optimistic, Tapinto
Montclair Police Community Service Unit - The Softer Side Of Policing, Tapinto
Fireball Event Sells 450 Tickets Benefitting Nishuane And Hillside Schools, Tapinto
Free Wi-Fi Hot Spots Given To Qualifying Montclair Families, Tapinto
March 2016
Spring Menu Has Sprung At Samba Montclair, Tapinto
Taste Of Montclair 2016; A Hit In West Orange, Tapinto
Nancy Jo Sales Discusses Teens, Porn, And Social Media, Tapinto
Golf Champion Dottie Pepper Inspires Students At Yogi Berra Museum For Read Across America Day, Tapinto
February 2016
Matt Katz And Tom Moran Visit Montclair To Discuss Christie Presidential Bid, Tapinto
New Jersey Hub For New 3D Technologies, Closer Than You Think, Tapinto
January 2016
Montclair Elected Officials Petition For Reelection, Tapinto
Montclair Board Of Ed Members Gathering Data To Address Concerns With PARCC Opt Outs, Tapinto
October 2015
Spooky Halloween Theatrical Performance Takes Over One Montclair Home, Tapinto
Paterson Police Sergeant Among Authors Vying To Have Book Published, Tapinto
Top Chef Floyd Cardoz Comes To Hillside Elementary School On International Food Day, Tapinto
Hillside School Throws Party On Bike & Walk To School Day, Tapinto
Discussion On Achievement Gap With Montclair Interim Superintendent Ronald Bolandi, Tapinto
September 2015
Open Streets Montclair Draws A Great Response From Local Residents, Tapinto
Dolly Moo Celebrates Grand Opening Weekend In Style, Tapinto
Author Of 'The Prize' Discusses Impact Of Zuckerburg's Donation On Newark School Reform, Tapinto
Local Residents Flock To Bloomfield Harvest Festival, Tapinto
Jill Sobule Rocks Montclair With Pope-Themed Performance, Tapinto
August 2015
Montclair Board Of Ed Announces Principal Hires, Registration Equity And Algebra Placement, Tapinto
Montclair Jazz Festival: Exclusive Interview With Radam Schwartz, Tapinto
Montclair Animal Shelter Cats Prepare For The Great Escape At The Farmer's Market, Tapinto
July 2015
Porchistas Host Gathering For 2016 Presidential Candidate, Tapinto
Montclair Celebrates Independence Day with 65th Annual Parade, Tapinto
June 2015
Students Bid Farewell To Mt. Hebron's Music Teacher With 'Cool' Sendoff, Tapinto
Montclair High School Dress Code Enforcement Sparks Student Protests, Tapinto
"Child, Please" Author Caviness Has Book Signing In Montclair, Tapinto
May 2015
Randy Jackson, Todd Pettengill, 'As Seen On TV' CEO Judge Entrepreneurship Contest At MSU, Tapinto
Montclair's Jazz House Kids And Bobbi Brown Studio Give Something Wonderful To Newark Students, Tapinto
Montclair Residents Come Out For The Welcome To Walnut Street Fair, Tapinto
Winners Of Annual Congressional Art Show Reception At Montclair State Announced, Tapinto
April 2015
Female Authors Discuss Path To Getting Published During MPL Author Series, Tapinto
March 2015
EZ Pass For Books Begins At Montclair Public Library, Tapinto
Montclair Public Library Closes Out Black History Month with Jazz, Tapinto
Oscar Nominated Films Marathon Presented In Montclair, Tapinto
January 2015
Singer Jill Sobule Celebrates Her Birthday In Montclair, Tapinto
Montclair Board Of Ed. Members Seek To Strengthen Governance Skills, Tapinto
Unique Theatrical Experience Coming To Montclair, Tapinto
Open Book, Open Mind Conversations With Notable Authors Draws Crowd At Montclair Public Library, Tapinto
Montclair Public Library Hosts 26th Annual Kwanzaa Celebration, Tapinto
December 2014
Mount Hebron Middle School Students Assemble Third Solar Suitcase, Tapinto
3D Printer Donated To Mt. Hebron School, Tapinto
October 2014
Students At Nishuane School Celebrate Food Day, Tapinto
Parent Palooza at Nishuane School: A Lively Evening of Learning, Tapinto
October 2014
Mt. Hebron Middle School Students Present at EdScape Conference, Tapinto
July 2014
The Porchistas Hosted A Free Concert Featuring Saulo Duarte, Kiwi, And The One & Nines, Tapinto
June 2014
Live Entertainment At The Farmer's Market Every Tuesday, Tapinto