CRANFORD — Local author Eric Nierstedt will discuss his recently published novel, “The Lightrider Journals” on Thursday, Dec. 5, at 7:30 p.m. in the Cranford Community Center, 220 Walnut Avenue. In “The Lightrider Journals,” a man responsible for deeds of great horror and beauty tells his story, an epic fantasy that takes a look at […]
SUMMIT — The Summit Playhouse is delighted to announce the second production of its 2014 season, ‘The Last Night of Ballyhoo”. Open auditions will be held on Thursday, Nov. 21 at 7 p.m. and Saturday, Nov. 23 at 4 p.m. at the Playhouse, 10 New England Ave. in Summit. Call backs will be held on Saturday, […]
ELIZABETH – An exhibit of photographs by Tom Maciejewski of Berkeley Heights has opened in the gallery space at the Union County Office of Cultural and Heritage Affairs, located at 633 Pearl St. in Elizabeth. A selection of his work titled “Stuff to Hang on Walls” is on display at the Pearl Street Gallery until […]
SPRINGFIELD — Springfield Free Public Library will present the second film in its lunchtime series, “Vincent Minelli — A Short Retrospective” on Monday, Dec. 9 at 1pm. The third and final film in the series will be shown on Dec. 23. Admission is free. Patrons can bring a brown bag lunch to the program, and light refreshments will […]
UNION COUNTY — Literacy Volunteers of New Jersey and Literacy Volunteers of Union County will honor Grammy Award-winning singer/songwriter and author Rosanne Cash, The Honorable Harold J. Wirths, Rev. Dr. DeForest B. Soaries Jr. who is a former Secretary of State, author and public advocate, and former LVNJ President Henry Goldsmith when the two groups […]
CRANFORD — The Cranford High School Concert Choir will present For My People, a new musical work based on the poetry of Margaret Walker and composed by Randy Klein, on Friday, Oct. 18 at 8 p.m. The performance will feature the composer at the piano and Broadway performer, Aurelia Williams as the vocal soloist. The performance […]
RAHWAY — Sarah Borges will perform at The Loft at Union County Performing Arts Center in Rahway on Friday, Oct. 26 at 8 p.m. Tickets are $20 and can be purchased at www.ucpac.org. The concert is part of the on-going Split Level Concert Series which highlights critically acclaimed singer-songwriters in a uniquely intimate setting. To […]
SPRINGFIELD — Stephen Urban, faculty member at The Calderone School of Music, recently completed his first full band studio track, which is now creating a buzz online. Urban is the head guitar instructor at CSM’s Springfield location and also teaches in East Hanover. His compositional prowess and technical skills on banjo and harmonica, along with […]
UNION COUNTY – Hayrides and history are just part of the program this weekend at the Deserted Village for Four Centuries In A Weekend on Saturday, Oct. 19, and Sunday, Oct 20. For the younger set, there will be hayrides, games, cider pressing, archeology digs, and a visit from the ghost of David Felt. For […]
WESTFIELD — On Thursday, Oct. 24, at 7:30 p.m., Majestic Winds, the professional wind band of the New Jersey Workshop for the Arts, will perform a fall concert at Redeemer Lutheran Church, located at 229 Cowperthwaite Place in Westfield. This event is open to the public and while there is no charge for admission, a […]