SCOTCH PLAINS – For many decades the work of a distinguished Latin American artist lay hidden beneath the wallpaper in a cottage in Feltville—Union County’s “Deserted Village. Eventually uncovered by volunteer maintenance workers, the colorful images depicting rural Mexican life displayed a compelli...

SCOTCH PLAINS/FANWOOD — Thirteen student vocalists from Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School (SPFHS) recently were accepted into the Region II Honors Choirs. They auditioned with more than 385 students from the state of New Jersey for spots in these choirs.Two SPFHS students (Gayatri Phatak and Emersyn...

Ingredients Bread Pudding: 1 (12 ounce) panettone, cubed 4 large eggs, lightly beaten ½ cup sugar 2 ¼ cups heavy cream 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 1 tablespoon Grand Marnier or other orange-flavored liqueur 1 pinch salt 1/8 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg 1½ teaspoons finely grated lemon zest 2 teasp...

WESTFIELD–Twenty-oneWestfield High School student musicians were selected to perform with regional choral and band ensembles in January and February - sixteen with the Region II Chorus and five with the Region II Band.The following choir students were accepted into the 2024 Central Jersey Music Educ...

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 ...