CRANFORD, NJ — The fifth annual Cranford Film Festival will showcase selected short films from rising and established filmmakers at the Cranford Theater on Saturday, April 26. Filmmakers and enthusiasts alike are invited to participate in an evening celebrating the best and most creative voices in short film. The festival champions diverse voices and innovative […]
KENILWORTH, NJ — The Gallery-on-the-Boulevard will present “Perspectives – Life Through Our Lenses,” exhibiting the work of four women photographers from May through August. Jacki Dickert is a New Jersey fine art photographer and is active in the NJ photography community as an exhibiting artist, teacher and judge. About her infrared photos she said, “Infrared […]
UNION COUNTY, NJ — i9 Sports Union County has announced the launch of its first-ever girls-only flag football program, set to kick off in spring 2025. This new program aims to empower young female athletes, foster inclusivity and create a supportive environment for girls to develop their flag football skills while building confidence and teamwork. […]
UNION, NJ — The fourth annual ”You, Me and a Cup of Tea” fundraiser is being hosted this year, moving to the elegant Titan Union Event Center Rooftop, 2003 Morris Ave., on Sunday, May 4, from 1 to 4:30 p.m. The event benefits Josephine’s Place, a local organization providing critical support services for women in […]
UNION COUNTY, NJ — The Union County Board of County Commissioners invites seniors and caregivers to the upcoming Aging Services Kiosk events in April to explore the wide range of senior programs and resources available. These events allow attendees to meet face-to-face with experienced professionals who can offer expert guidance and assistance with a variety […]
UNION COUNTY, NJ — The Union County Board of County Commissioners invites residents and visitors of all ages to celebrate wildlife and learn about environmental conservation at Wild Earth Fest, hosted by the Trailside Nature and Science Center on Sunday, April 27, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., rain or shine. The event has a […]
CRANFORD, NJ — Frank Vito, a social studies teacher at Cranford High School, is currently a quarterfinalist in the nationwide “America’s Favorite Teacher” competition and is in the running for $25,000, a feature in Reader’s Digest, a trip to Hawaii and a school assembly with Bill Nye. Vito began his career working for an employment […]
RAHWAY, NJ — On Monday, March 24, the Rahway High School Performing Arts Department announced that 11 of its students had just been accepted into the prestigious New Jersey Region II Honor Jazz Choir. Never before have so many RHS students been so recognized. The New Jersey Jazz Choir is overseen and organized by the […]
RAHWAY, NJ — During the Golden Age of Hollywood, “fixers” were employed by MGM studios. MGM had more stars than heaven and a fixer’s duty was to do anything in their power that was potentially damaging, so that stars came out unscathed. “They saved careers,” said playwright Douglas J. Cohen. “King of the Hollywood Fixers” […]
UNION COUNTY, NJ — The Union County Board of County Commissioners has announced the 2025 Summer Theater Camp Scholarship Program, in partnership with the Union County Performing Arts Center and Theatrical Artist’s Prep. This year’s program will present “Beetlejuice Jr.,” with specialized camps for two age groups: campers ages 8-12 and campers ages 13-18. “The […]