‘The Barber of Seville’ comes to UCPAC

RAHWAY, NJ — Light Opera of New Jersey presents Rossini’s “The Barber of Seville” at the Union County Performing Arts Center, 1601 Irving St., Rahway, on Saturday, Feb. 17, at 7:30 p.m. Bribery, deception and disguise: Rossini’s “The Barber of Seville” tells the story of two young lovers on a quest to be together. The […]

‘The Wiz’ to be shown at UCPAC

RAHWAY, NJ — Come on and ease on down the road to the Union County Performing Arts Center, 1601 Irving St., Rahway, to see “The Wiz,” rated G, on Thursday, Feb. 15, at 7 p.m., starring Diana Ross, Michael Jackson, Nipsey Russell, Ted Ross, Mabel King, Theresa Merritt, Thelma Carpenter, Lena Horne and Richard Pryor. […]

Sail away party for ‘Titanic’ scheduled

RAHWAY, NJ — All aboard for a 1910s-themed Sail Away party, formal attire encouraged, with specialty drinks, photo opportunities and other surprises that will make you feel as if you’re the king of the world on Thursday, Jan. 18, at 7 p.m., at the Union County Performing Arts Center, 1601 Irving St., Rahway. Enjoy music […]

Club spreads holiday cheer with pine cone creations for Rahway seniors

Club spreads holiday cheer with pine cone creations for Rahway seniors

RAHWAY, NJ — This holiday season, the Blue and Gold Club at Franklin Elementary School wasn’t just spreading cheer among classmates – they were bringing festive spirit to residents of the Rahway Senior Center. In a heartwarming display of creativity and community service, the young members handcrafted unique Christmas trees made entirely from pine cones. […]

Book donations sought

Book donations sought

ROSELLE PARK, NJ — Looking for a place to donate your unwanted books? Father Paul Prevosto, pastor of Church of the Assumption in Roselle Park, has announced the addition of a book donation bin, located in the church parking lot at 113 Coolidge Place, near the corner of Westfield and Faitoute avenues. All books must […]

Grand Folk Railroad plays ‘Forgotten Favorites of the ’60s & ’70s’

Grand Folk Railroad plays ‘Forgotten Favorites of the ’60s & ’70s’

SPRINGFIELD, NJ — Come to the Springfield Free Public Library on Sunday, Jan. 7, at 2 p.m., when Grand Folk Railroad brings on the fun with a quirky, eclectic/eccentric mix of forgotten favorites, ’60s and ’70s pop gems, one-hit wonders, old-school country, contemporary folk and the inspiring songwriting of lead singer Susan Schwartz-Christian. With a […]

Really Good Book Discussion Group to meet

SPRINGFIELD, NJ — Springfield Free Public Library’s (Really Good!) Book Discussion Group will meet on Wednesday, Jan. 31, at 4 p.m., to discuss Russell Shorto’s “The Island at the Center of the World, from Goodreads. “When the British wrested New Amsterdam from the Dutch in 1664, the truth about its thriving, polyglot society began to […]

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