UNION – Thornton Wilder’s Our Town is a rare kind of play—one that finds profound meaning in the simplest corners of human life. First performed in 1938, it continues to resonate with audiences for its gentle reminder that ordinary days are, in fact, the essence of our existence. Currently playing a...

COUNTY — The Union County Board of County Commissioners is proud to present an exhibit highlighting the artwork created during the County’s inaugural PleinAir event last month at the Deserted Village. The exhibit is currently on view at the Commissioners Gallery, located on the 6th floor of the Unio...

SCOTCH PLAINS – A hands-on musical adventure that the whole family will enjoy will be held this Saturday, November 1 from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. at Willow Grove Church. Children of all ages will be encouraged to meet real musicians and their amazing instruments — from the sparkling sounds of the flute to ...

WESTFIELD — While the sign on the corner of South Avenue and Summit Avenue might read Westfield Station Café, regular patrons know that a small piece of Egypt has made Westfield its home. Ashraf “Ash” Zaher has served warm pastries and colorful platters at his café for eight years, which sits in vie...

VERONA – New Jersey’s awardwinning touring theater for young audiences – kicks off its 51st season of musicals, classroom programs, and interactive workshops, all designed to spark imagination, learning, and fun for children everywhere.“We are exceptionally enthused about our 51st Season,” said Paul...

WESTFIELD— Step into an evening of sophistication and charm as the New Jersey Festival Orchestra presents its first-ever candlelight concert, Romance in the Mansion, on Saturday, November 15 at 7 p.m. at the James Ward Mansion in Westfield.Under the baton of Music Director and Conductor David Wroe, ...

COUNTY -- The Union County Board of County Commissioners is proud to announce that fourteen Union County artists have been selected as award-winners in the 59th annual New Jersey Senior Citizens Art Show. The exhibit includes more than 300 outstanding original works of art created by both profession...

Tatami grips viewers from its very first glimpse into the life of Leila Hosseini, an Iranian Judo competitor who fights the physical and emotional battle of choosing between the safety of herself and her family or making a statement by winning gold at the international Judo championships. The emotio...

WESTFIELD — On Saturday, October 18, (rain date Oct. 19), the Westfield Historical Society will hold its annual AppleFest on the lawn of the Reeve House, 314 Mountain Ave., Westfield from noon to 4 p.m. This is also in conjunction with Union County’s Four Centuries in a Weekend Open House Celebratio...

WESTFIELD – When one thinks of a William Shakespeare play, they might imagine a 16th-century England setting with over-the-top costumes. However, the 2025-2026 season opener for the Westfield Community Players’ production of Much Ado About Nothing takes place in 1920s Long Island but still adheres t...