KENILWORTH, NJ — The Seeing Eye Inc. is a registered United States nonprofit located in Morristown. Its mission is to enhance the independence, dignity and self-confidence of blind and legally blind people through the use of Seeing Eye dogs. The Seeing Eye breeds its own German shepherds, Labrador retrievers, golden retrievers and Labrador golden crosses. […]
RAHWAY, NJ — Americana/folk artist Steven Keene will be performing at Hamilton Stage at Union County Performing Arts Center on Thursday, Sept. 12. Keene recently gained notoriety and critical praise for his hit song, “This World is Your World,” which can be heard on all streaming platforms. The idea came to Keene in a dream […]
MOUNTAINSIDE, NJ — Almost 500 people gathered to see The Pink Floyd Project NYC recently at Echo Lake Park in Mountainside, as part of Union County’s Summer Arts Festival 2024. The band flawlessly performed tunes from the psychedelic rock band Pink Floyd’s most popular albums, “The Wall,” “Wish You Were Here,” “The Dark Side of […]
SPRINGFIELD, NJ — A blue-tongued skink, a red tail boa, a hedgehog, a skunk, a kookaburra and a snapping turtle surely are unique. And they were all the stars of the show at a recent Springfield Free Public Library event. More than 70 people were in attendance, captivated by these different, adorable creatures. Larry Apap, […]
RAHWAY, NJ — Ian Fraser recently entertained an audience of 30 at Rahway Senior Center, playing the Wurlitzer pipe organ. Songs included “Love of My Life” by Queen and “Beyond the Sea” by Bobby Darin. And the audience loved it. “He was excellent!” said Thelma Curry, of Rahway. Fraser’s interest in old music sparked when […]
CRANFORD, NJ — The New Jersey Association of Community Theaters Perry Awards are given for outstanding achievements in the New Jersey Community Theater, and it’s no surprise that Cranford Dramatic Club Theatre has been nominated for 12 awards this year. The 105-year-old nonprofit community theater continuously puts on top notch-productions. CDC President Joe Leo said, […]
CRANFORD, NJ — Hudson Rose and Sarah are “LEGO buddies.” “They have LEGO dates,” said Jill Karnyski, Sarah’s mom. “She loves the creativity,” said Jennie Richardella, Hudson Rose’s mom. “Letting her imagination flow.” “I like following ‘no rules’ when it comes to LEGO,” said Hudson Rose. Hudson Rose and Sarah were just two of the […]
ROSELLE PARK, NJ — When Isabella Tabares, of Roselle Park, spent four months volunteering in Uganda last year, it was the children who touched her heart. “When I was there, I knew what I wanted to do,” she said. In the eyes of Tabares, Uganda was so different. Only the main road was paved. There […]
CRANFORD, NJ — Throughout the years, most everyone has their favorite summer songs they hold dear to them. It’s just not summer until they’ve heard those songs on the radio or via other music mediums. Rhonda Denet and the Silver Fox Trio recently covered the scope of summer songs at Cranford Community Center. They entertained […]
ROSELLE, NJ — In 1883, Roselle was the first community that benefited from Thomas Edison’s electric lighting system. And on Monday, July 22, Roselle Memorial Library certainly shined bright! More than 100 people stood in front of the library for the ribbon cutting, which celebrated the newly renovated venue. “We are here not only to […]