ROSELLE PARK, NJ — The Institute of Music for Children, one of New Jersey’s fastest-growing arts-based youth nonprofit organizations, has announced its highly anticipated fundraising event, “Cherish the Arts: Toast and Roast Honoring Bill O’Dea.” The event will be held on Thursday, June 15, from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m., at Casa del Rey in Roselle […]
CRANFORD, NJ — It was a special day for Diamondettes Baton and Dance LLC owner/director Nicole Marie Placca on Saturday, June 3, when she received an award from Cranford Mayor Brian Andrews at Diamond Gymnastics Academy in Cranford. “The award recognizes the program for offering baton twirling, which is very rare for the area, and […]
SUMMIT, NJ — Reeves-Reed Arboretum will be kicking off its summer season of the arts with its annual garden party, ART in the Garden, on Saturday, June 10, from 7 to 11 p.m. This special event unveils the summer art exhibit and concert series and is their largest fundraiser of the year supporting environmental education, […]
CLARK, NJ — The third annual “Remembering Michael T. Sot HERO Walk” is scheduled for the morning of Saturday, June 10, at Arthur L. Johnson High School in Clark. The walk is dedicated to raising awareness about the importance of safe and sober designated drivers and to celebrate Michael’s life. The Sot family honors Michael’s […]
SUMMIT, NJ — The Discovery Orchestra, the Summit-based orchestra known for its teaching concerts in performance halls and on the small screen, has just won its 11th Telly Award. The ensemble, which has introduced millions around the world to the pleasures of classical music listening, is a Bronze Telly Winner in Television — Cultural for […]
SUMMIT, NJ — Jaylynn Morrison recently celebrated his 101st birthday surrounded by friends at SAGE Eldercare. Born in 1922, Morrison grew up listening to his parents’ wise words and following their advice. He believed that being a good person and taking care of oneself were the keys to a long and happy life. He spent […]
UNION, NJ — Kean University celebrated its graduate commencement on Tuesday, May 16, in a joyful ceremony at New Jersey Performing Arts Center in Newark. A total of 653 students earned advanced degrees from Kean this year. The university also had undergraduate commencement on Thursday, May 18, at Prudential Center in Newark. Photos Courtesy of […]
CRANFORD, NJ — When the Cranford High School and Governor Livingston High School softball teams, the two best in Union County, took to their home fields on Wednesday, May 31, they were both seven innings away from playing for a sectional state championship. Second-seeded Cranford, with a record of 24-4 that included an eight-game winning […]
UNION, NJ — The township of Union hosted its Memorial Day Parade and Encampment on Monday, May 29, with the parade beginning at 10 a.m. at the Veterans of Foreign Wars building on High Street. The parade featured music from the Uptown String Band, floats, show cars, military units and vehicles. The parade also featured […]
KENILWORTH, NJ — On Saturday, June 3, the Kenilworth Historical Society will present a colorful, enlightening program celebrating African American culture and the significance of the Juneteenth holiday, which annually commemorates the emancipation of enslaved African Americans. It will feature an inspiring interactive visit with renowned anti-slavery abolitionist and women’s rights activist Sojourner Truth, c. […]