‘Gemstones,’ a Vivid Stage original series, begin live episodes on Sept. 21

‘Gemstones,’ a Vivid Stage original series, begin live episodes on Sept. 21

SUMMIT, NJ — Vivid Stage, in residence at Oakes Center at 120 Morris Ave. in Summit, is celebrating its 30th anniversary season, marking decades of bringing contemporary theater to audiences in the state of New Jersey. This season, the company will present 30 performances of different kinds, in locations throughout the region. Next up is […]

Roselle native to receive 2024 Outstanding Young Alumni Award

Roselle native to receive 2024 Outstanding Young Alumni Award

ROSELLE, NJ — Northern Michigan University Alumni Relations has announced that Ryan McAllister, a Roselle native, is among two recipients of the school’s 2024 Outstanding Young Alumni Award. McAllister is the biosafety program manager, biosafety officer and alternate responsible official at Rutgers University. McAllister earned a bachelor’s degree in biochemistry in 2010 from NMU. He […]

The Theater Project, Cranford Library present a staged reading of a new play

The Theater Project, Cranford Library present a staged reading of a new play

CRANFORD, NJ — The Theater Project and the Cranford Library will launch the autumn 2024 New Play Readings series on Saturday, Sept. 21, at 2 p.m., at Cranford Community Center’s 110-seat theater. Admission is free, with no registration required. “It’s like watching a rehearsal,” says Theater Project artistic director Mark Spina. “Actors are on their […]

Mayor and Rahway City Council celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month

RAHWAY, NJ — Mayor Raymond A. Giacobbe and the Rahway City Council present the city of Rahway’s 2024 Hispanic Heritage Month Celebrations. “I am proud to host more than a month’s worth of Hispanic Heritage events in our city,” said Giacobbe. “I sincerely hope you join us in exploring the diverse histories, vibrant traditions and […]

The Gateway Family YMCA celebrates belonging during Welcoming Week

The Gateway Family YMCA celebrates belonging during Welcoming Week

UNION/MIDDLESEX COUNTIES, NJ — The Gateway Family YMCA will join Welcoming America, other organizations and YMCAs across the country to celebrate Welcoming Week, Sept. 13-22. Each year, Welcoming Week elevates the growing movement of communities that fully embrace new Americans and their contributions to the social fabric of our country. This week-long celebration is an […]

‘James’ receives positive reviews by Really Good Book Discussion Group

‘James’ receives positive reviews by Really Good Book Discussion Group

SPRINGFIELD, NJ — “James: A Novel,” by Percival Everett, is a re-imagining of “Adventures of Huckleberry Finn,” by Mark Twain. It is told from the perspective of Huckleberry’s friend, Jim, who is an escaped slave. The Springfield Free Public Library’s Really Good Book Discussion Group met recently to discuss the novel, which was longlisted for […]

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