RAHWAY, NJ — “Purlie: A Musical” opens at Hamilton Stage on Thursday, March 6, running to Sunday, March 23. Presented by American Theater Group, “Purlie: A Musical” is the 1970 musical adaption of Ossie Davis’s comedic play “Purlie Victorious,” which just completed a highly successful revival on Broadway last season. “Purlie: A Musical” tells the […]
CRANFORD, NJ — Lisa Williams has lived in Cranford since 2017. She’s a former special education teacher and believes Centennial Avenue Pool is a vital part of Cranford. Williams is also a Girl Scout leader who has summer functions at the pool with the troop. “We would get together over the summer at the pool,” […]
SUMMIT, NJ — Arthur Miller’s classic play, “The Crucible,” will be running at The Summit Playhouse until Saturday, March 8. The story focuses on a young farmer, his wife and a young servant girl who maliciously causes the wife’s arrest for witchcraft. The farmer brings the girl to court to admit the lie – and […]
UNION, NJ — In celebration of her new book, “SHINE Etiquette Workbook,” Nichole Fields recently hosted a book release party at Boss Loft in Union. The interactive workbook is designed to equip children with timeless etiquette skills that build confidence and improve interpersonal and networking skills that will help them excel in all environments. More […]
SUMMIT, NJ — After nearly 70 years in business, Scotti’s Record Shops is coming to an end. The store was first opened in Summit in 1956 by Anthony Scotti. There were also additional locations in Madison, Morristown, Chester and Gillette. Through the years, the stores were consolidated and the Morristown shop closed in 2011. Anthony’s […]
SPRINGFIELD, NJ — Two years ago, Lisa Vecchione received a new heart from a donor. What she didn’t expect was connecting with his family in the most beautiful way. The Springfield resident was an extremely active person. She and her husband had dirt bikes and motorcycles. They traveled the country, just shy of 10 states. […]
UNION, NJ — Joe Covino was living a great life. He was living in Union, happily married. He and his wife, Lucy, loved to eat and loved to travel. He also worked for NJ Organ and Tissue Transplant Network, which he found super ironic. “My whole life has been in clinical research,” he said. “I […]
CRANFORD, NJ — Once a month, The Theater Project brings in works in progress for audience members to review and provide feedback. The events are free and no registration is required. The presentations are at the Cranford Community Center’s fully accessible 110-seat theater. Large print play programs and scripts are available upon advance request. The […]
RAHWAY, NJ — Rahway resident Beverly A. Brewster worked as director of Foundation of Policing and Justice for the past five years. Her recently published book, “Badge of Honor: An Alternate Perspective,” was written for students, organizations and communities to understand the daily challenges that law enforcement officers encounter. The book aims to bridge the […]
RAHWAY, NJ — St. Thomas the Apostle Byzantine Catholic Church in Rahway hosts its flea market and craft sale several times a year. Coordinated by MaryAnn Laskowski and Andrea Kobelas, the event has been happening since 1987. Some vendors have been selling there for as many as 20 years. The Americans with Disabilities Act-accessible center […]