April Acerno on “Curate”
• – • Lackawanna Station
part of a series on Curate (cu·rate) | Curate
About the speaker
April Acerno is a vinyl DJ and the editor-in-chief of Eighty-Six'd, a local print magazine highlighting artists, small business owners, and other creatives in Essex County. A passionate community advocate, she organizes free events throughout the Montclair area, including art events, dance parties, and crafting meetups. Whether through her DJing or magazine platform, she strives to create spaces that are inclusive, accessible, and reflective of the diversity that makes our community beautiful.
Local partners
Community hub focusing on arts + incubating indie businesses at every level. Home of the Montclair Flea, Ironbound Farm Market, Toddler Rave, Boozie’s Mini Bar & more.
Eat. Drink. Shop. Work. Play. Repeat.
RecRoom is Montclair’s newest coworking and community space built for people who crave connection, focus, and a place that actually feels good to work in. We’re bold, friendly, and refreshingly un-corporate - think modern vibes, local energy, and zero stuffiness. With flexible memberships, thoughtful programming, and a warm, come-as-you-are culture, RecRoom is where work feels lighter, ideas flow easier, and community happens naturally.
Burgers Donuts Potatoes serves up crave-worthy food burgers, fresh donuts, and perfectly crispy fried potatoes. A playful mix of sweet and savory classics made to satisfy. Home of the $1 donut.
Entwined Studio is a fine art wedding and lifestyle photography team based in Montclair. Known for a calming presence and a gift for capturing both big, joyful moments and quiet, meaningful ones, Angie brings warmth, artistry, and authenticity to every shoot. From weddings and mitzvahs to families and milestones, Entwined Studio creates images that feel deeply personal, timeless, and true.
Additional details
☕️ Coffee is FREE and will be provided by RecRoom!
🍩 🍪 Breakfast is also FREE and will be provided by Burgers Donuts Potatoes!
🕰️ Doors open at 8:30 and the speaker takes the stage around 9.
♿️ Lackawanna Station is an ADA accessible building with no stairs to navigate. There are 2 single-room restrooms inside, and neither specify gender. Please email montclair@creativemornings.com if you need preferred seating or additional accommodations - we’d be happy to help.
🚗 Park at 1 Lackawanna Plaza or 227 Bloomfield Ave in Montclair, NJ & make sure you pay for parking to avoid a ticket. Make it happen by using the HONK app or scanning the QR code that’s posted in the lot.
🚂 We’re a half-mile, mostly flat walk from the Bay Street Station on NJ Transit.
🚍 NJ Transit buses stop directly in front of our building on Bloomfield Ave at Lackawanna Plaza.
👋 Have a question or want to volunteer/sponsor/donate? Email us at montclair@creativemornings.com.
Location
Hosted at
Lackawanna Station
1 Lackawanna Plaza
Montclair, New Jersey United States 07042
When
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Host Michelle Ward
Photographer Angie McCaffrey
Social Media Manager Maria Bouchard
Graphic Designer Eva Darron