CRANFORD – Protests over war. Political dissention. Sit-ins. Campus takeovers. Sound familiar? Yes, all that could be taken from today’s headlines, but it is the basis of Hair: The American Tribal Love Rock Musical that opened at Cranford Dramatic Club’s (CDC) Theatre on Friday night. This adage is ...

WESTFIELD – Farce as an art form in theatre - why are they popular? Sometimes we see things coming. No big surprises but it’s a fun ride. That’s what happens in Westfield Community Players’ season closer, See How They Run by Philip King. Like most British farces, this one is chocked full of mistaken...

WESTFIELD — The Westfield Memorial Library, located at 550 East Broad Street, has announced the upcoming appearance of two local poets and a game night for senior citizens. On Tuesday, May 14, from 7 to 8:30 p.m., Fanwood poets Tom Plante and Adele Kenny will each read a selection of poems from thei...

AREA— The Wardlaw+Hartridge School showcased Upper School student filmmakers, visual artists, musical and dance performers at the annual INDIE Film andArt Festival that was held at the school, located in Edison, on April 26.Upper School students, joined by their family and friends, enjoyed a full ev...

SCOTCH PLAINS — On Sunday, May 19, at 3 p.m., the community is invited to a free concert paid for by a grant, followed by a modestly-priced Italian dinner, at the Willow Grove Presbyterian Church. This concert will include classical jazz by composer Scott Joplin, selections from the Broadway musical...

SCOTCH PLAINS — The Florian Schantz Jazz Combo will return to the Scotch Plains Public Library this Saturday, May 11, from 2 to 3 p.m., to perform favorite songs from Broadway and Hollywood.The ensemble specializes in thematic historical musical programs of multiple musical genres such as traditiona...

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WESTFIELD — In celebration of National Preservation Month, Westfield’s Historic Preservation Commission and Public Arts Commission have teamed up to host a special photography exhibit throughout the month of May at the Center for Creativity at the Rialto, located at 250 East Broad Street, Westfield....

RAHWAY – American Theater Group (ATG) has announced the cast of the world premiere of the provocative new play, Canned Goods, by Erik Kahn, running May 9 to 11 at Hamilton Stage in Rahway and May 16 to 19 at the Sieminski Theater in Basking Ridge. NYbased Director Charlotte Cohn will helm the produc...

COUNTY — The Union County Board of County Commissioners invites all residents with special needs to participate in “Paint in the Park” on Saturday, May 18, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Warinanco Park in Elizabeth.“I am pleased to announce our “Paint in the Park” event will be taking place in Elizabeth ...