August in Montclair: MedievalFest, End of Summer Escapes and an $11 Million Surprise

As summer winds down and Montclair empties out, The Montclair Pod is here with a jam-packed Season 2 finale to help you make the most of August, whether you’re staying put or sneaking in one last getaway.

Co-hosts Farnoosh and Mike share their personal plans (pork shoulder rotisserie, anyone?), surprising listener hotspots, and clever ways to spend your August locally, including music, comedy, beaches, workouts at Brain and Body Method, and yes…MedievalFest.

Plus:

• A fire closes two Bloomfield Ave. businesses—how to help
• Montclair Public Schools’ $11M budget shortfall (check out the Reddit Thread)
• Updates on QuickChek's replacement
• Montclair’s own spy scandal and true crime lore
• A very sweaty trip to the astronaut-inspired fitness studio, Brain & Body Method
• Live music picks from Forest Hills to Iridium Jazz Club
• Montclair’s pool drama—and whether you can crash Glen Ridge or Maplewood

EVENTS + ACTIVITIES

• Montclair Art Museum's Wine & Wheel
• Montclair Jazz Festival Soundcheck Series
• Montclair Comedy Festival
• Aziz Ansari at the Wellmont Theater
• Lady Gaga at Madison Square Garden
• MedievalFest

Websites Mentioned

• Brain & Body Method – Mention The Montclair Pod for 3 Free Sessions

LOCAL SPOTS & DESTINATIONS

• The FunPlex Waterpark
• Montclair Public Pools Info

MUSIC VENUES & BANDS

• Forest Hills Stadium
• Headhunters Jazz Band
• Iridium NYC

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