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Around Town COMPILED BY JENNIFER L. NELSON CLIFFSIDE PARK SHOP A N D S TAY AT NEW CENTER Soon local residents will be able to enjoy Cliffside Park Towne Centre, a combined residential and commercial project with approximately 300 residential rentals, a three-level parking garage, and a brand new pedestrian plaza. Spanning approximately 52,000 square feet of retail space on two floors, the first floor will boast all new shops and restaurants, while the second will become office space for businesses. Cliffside Park Towne Centre will also feature a landscaped pool deck with cabanas and other amenities, along with a health club and spa and a 24-hour concierge. A joint venture project between the developer and the township of Cliffside Park, the town center aims to reinvigorate the business district and bring more opportunities to shop locally. The facility is slated to open later this year. TUNE LOOK YO U R B E S T LUXE BEAUTY BAR This spring, freshen up your look with the expert team of artists in hair, makeup and brow design at Luxe Beauty Bar. From hair coloring and extensions to airbrush and bridal makeup, the salon offers an array of services to awaken your hair and skin this season. Luxe Beauty Bar specializes in color, cut and styling, balayage, extensions makeup, organic threading, brow tinting and brow restoration extensions. Just in time for wedding season, brides and their bridal parties can take advantage of full beauty services; the salon’s team of experts travel nationwide for their bridal clients. 298 Palisade Ave., 1-844-900-LUXE, luxebeautybarnj.com 12 MARCH 2016 (201) GOLD COAST I N TO YO U R TA L E N T SHOBO MUSIC ACADEMY For anyone who has ever wanted to learn to play an instrument, Shobo Music Academy offers music lessons and programs for both children and adults. There’s no better time than the spring to learn a new skill and reap the benefits of music. Shobo Music Academy has a proven track record of providing quality music lessons for all ages on instruments including piano, guitar, voice, violin, drums, flute, saxophone and trumpet. In addition to lessons, “Music Together” classes are available for children ages 1 to 6, while “Little Beethoven” classes are small group sessions that help children ages 4 to 6 develop a basic introduction to the piano and learn general musical concepts. Taking piano or flute lessons isn’t just for kids; the academy also specializes in music instruction for adults. 781-783 B Palisade Ave., (201) 941-8169, shobomusic.com. KICK YO U R M I N D A N D B O DY I N TO S H A P E HARITOS MARTIAL ARTS Whether you’re still struggling to drop a few pesky holiday pounds or you’re in search of a physical activity that will engage both your mind and body, Cliffside Park is home to a training academy that helps students transform both their physical and mental selves. Best of all, new members may take advantage of free trials and other special promotions this spring. Martial arts is traditionally known for helping to shape the body and mind while teaching potentially life-saving self-defense skills. Haritos Martial Arts offers programs that not only sculpt lean muscle and burn calories but also help students improve their self-discipline, concentration, coordination, social skills and more. In addition to classes including taekwondo, kickboxing and grappling, Haritos also offers private sessions for both children and adults. 66 Palisade Ave., (201) 313-0600, haritos.com SALON: COURTESY OF LUXE BEAUTY BAR; RENDERING: COURTESY OF MELLILO & BAUER ASSOCIATES, INC.; KIDS: COURTESY OF HARITOS MARTIAL ARTS CLIFFSIDE PARK TOWNE CENTRE