Americana/folk musician Steven Keene performs at Hamilton Stage

Americana/folk musician Steven Keene performs at Hamilton Stage

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 […]

Dance, art and mental health in ‘Healing Stage Workshops’

Dance, art and mental health in ‘Healing Stage Workshops’

UNION COUNTY, NJ — Union County residents participated in four groundbreaking workshops. The “Healing Stage Workshops” are a part of Project BrOKen’s efforts to use arts engagement to explore mental health, disabilities and neurodivergence. Collectively, Project BrOKen is a climactic, transformative and evocative curation of workshops, dances, resource fairs and expressive art experiences depicting mental […]

2024 Senior Athletic Awards are hosted by ALJ Athletic Department

2024 Senior Athletic Awards are hosted by ALJ Athletic Department

CLARK, NJ — On Wednesday, June 5, the Arthur L. Johnson High School Athletic Department hosted its 2024 Senior Athletic Awards. The evening, sponsored by the Crusader Athletic Booster Club, was at the Gran Centurions in Clark. All the senior student athletes, their athletic teams and their seasons were highlighted by their coaches while handing […]

Rahway students showcase artistic talents

Rahway students showcase artistic talents

RAHWAY, NJ — Melao Cafe and Creamery in Rahway has partnered with Rahway Public School’s Grover Cleveland Elementary School for a creative collaboration that showcases student artwork. Grover Cleveland students designed custom sleeves for Melao cups, adding a touch of artistic flair for customers at the shop, located at 1425 Irving St. The project stemmed […]

‘Unique creatures’ are brought to Springfield Library

‘Unique creatures’ are brought to Springfield Library

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, […]

Ian Fraser entertains on Wurlitzer pipe organ at Rahway Senior Center

Ian Fraser entertains on Wurlitzer pipe organ at Rahway Senior Center

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 […]

1 12 13 14 15 16 83