WESTFIELD – On Sunday, December 31, at 7 p.m., under the baton of Maestro David Wroe, New Jersey Festival Orchestra again presents one of New Jersey’s most popular New Year’s Eve musical celebrations. This year’s performance, “The Great American Songbook,” promises a superb review of the best of Bro...

AREA – The annual “Hip Hop and Cops Dance Battle” between the Scotch Plains and Fanwood Police Departments was a huge success in uniting the community through dance.This was a much anticipated tie breaker battle where members of the local police departments join youth in the Hip Hop Experience Dance...

KENILWORTH – The Gallery-onthe- Boulevard will present a collection of photographs captured by fine art photographer Jacki Dickert titled “Scenic Union County” . It will open in January and close at the end of April 2024.Ms. Dickert is a participating member of the New Jersey photography community, ...

WESTFIELD – The buzz and excitement of pre-performance jitters by children were mingled with the joy of seeing their families seated in the pews of the historic Presbyterian Church in Westfield on Saturday night. Students from Westfield’s Jefferson Elementary School and Franklin Elementary School we...

Cookie Ingredients: 1 c. butter, softened1 c. packed brown sugar1/2 c. granulated sugar2 tsp. pure vanilla extract2 large eggs2 c. all-purpose flour1/2 tsp. baking soda1/4 tsp. kosher salt1 c. chopped pecans Maple Frosting Ingredients:1 c. (2 sticks) butter, softened3 c. powdered sugar3 tbsp. maple ...

CRANFORD – “Lions, and Tigers, and Bears, oh my” is the familiar line from The Wizard of Oz movie of the 1930s when characters are about to enter the dark, scary forest on their way to the Emerald City. The Cranford Dramatic Club Theatre (CDC) brings to life those familiar characters and situations ...

WESTFIELD – The tenors are back! On Saturday, December 9, at 7 p.m. at The Presbyterian Church in Westfield, under the baton of Maestro David Wroe, NJFO will kick off the festive season with a bang and plenty of bling as The Three Holiday Tenors join the orchestra to present a family festival of tra...

CRANFORD — Deborah Leber, a Cranford-based artist, and the founder of Jersey Central Art Studios (JCAS) has been honored recently with two distinguished awards for her oil paintings in 2023. Her painting “Monet’s Table” was awarded the “Macowin Tuttle Memorial” Award by the Salmagundi Club in NYC, o...

SCOTCH PLAINS — Local artist Sandra Cerchio will present a drawing class for adults at the Scotch Plains Public Library on Monday, December 18, at 10 a.m. Participants will learn how to develop drawings from start to finish, including techniques for shading, contrast, texture and detail.Registration...

This delicious Salmon Casserole with Spinach makes four servings. Ingredients: 1 pound salmon fillets 2 tablespoons lemon juice 1 pound frozen spinach, thawed and well drained 1 onion, diced 1 tablespoon butter 2 garlic cloves, minced 1 tablespoon flour 1 cup cream 1 cup milk 2 large eggs 1½ pounds ...