UNION COUNTY, NJ — In recognition of Black History Month 2024, the Union County Board of County Commissioners invites the public to a series of engaging events in February, highlighting key historical and cultural themes in African-American history. This year’s theme, “African Americans and the Arts,” focuses on black contributions to music, visual media and […]
RAHWAY, NJ — Bellini’s Norma: Act 1 is a poignant tale set as a mesmerizing opera that delves into the complexities of love and infidelity on Saturday, Feb. 24, at 7 p.m., at the Union County Performing Arts Center. Tickets are now on sale. The heart of the story lies in the tangled web of […]
SUMMIT, NJ — Vivid Stage, in residence at Oakes Center at 120 Morris Ave., Summit, is the recipient of several grants for a variety of programs and productions in the 2023-2024 season. A Union County Community Arts Grant, created by the Union County Board of County Commissioners, was received for the fall production of “Grief […]
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 […]
RAHWAY, NJ — New Jersey Opera Theater at the Union County Performing Arts Center presents Wagner’s “Die Walkure, Act I,” a staged opera, on Sunday, Feb. 11, at 4 p.m. Tickets are now on sale. Before there was “The Lord of the Rings,” there was “The Ring of the Nibelung (Der Ring Des Nibelungen).” “Die […]
RAHWAY, NJ — Smooth Jazz New Jersey with Smooth Jazz New York are excited to bring nationally recognized talent to Union County Performing Arts Center in Rahway. After decades of Smooth Cruise performances in New York City, Smooth Jazz New Jersey was created to bring the genres of smooth jazz and rhythm and blues to […]
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. […]
MORRISTOWN, NJ — Based freely on the Book of Genesis, “Children of Eden” is a musical that explores the age-old themes of parent-child conflict and the difficulty of letting go of those we love. It tells the tale of Adam and Eve and continues through the generations to Noah and his family as they prepare […]
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 […]
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. […]