UNION -- It’s often said by chefs “We eat with our eyes.” And while that may be true in the culinary world, it’s also true that a dynamic set design can be something that draws an audience into an exceptional experience of a play. Such is the case with Kean Theatre Conservatory’s production of The C...

CRANFORD – The British female pop-rock group the Go-Go’s has been popular since the late ‘70s. In fact, they have sold more than seven million records worldwide. But even if you think you aren’t familiar with their music, the Cranford Dramatic Club (CDC) Theatre’s production of the musical of the gr...

WESTFIELD — This weekend Westfield Community Players opens it’s 90th season with the thriller Wait Until Dark by Frederick Knott.Susy, recently blinded as a result of a car accident, is left at home alone when her photographer husband, Sam, is called away on assignment. Susy has adapted well to her ...

UNION – Kean Stage presents a diverse mix of Broadway, classic rock, jazz, and theatre this Fall at Kean University in Union, New Jersey. Kean Stage is offering patrons who purchase any combination of three of the presentations listed below 20 percent off with the Kean Stage Fall Package.The Kean Th...

UNION -- RecentTonyAward-winning star of stage and screen Alex Newell opens Kean Stage’s 2023-2024 season at Enlow Recital Hall in Hillside, New Jersey on Friday, October 6 at 7:30 p.m. Alex will perform an eclectic mix of Broadway, American, pop and R&B standards at this inspiring concert event.Ale...

Ingredients3 pounds beef chuck, cut into 1-inch cubes 2 teaspoons salt divided.3/4 teaspoon black pepper divided. 1/4 cup vegetable oil or olive oil 2 cups onion, chopped 4 cloves garlic, minced. 1 1/2 tablespoon sweet paprika 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour 1 1/2 cups red wine 3 cups beef broth 1 ta...

WESTFIELD — The New Jersey Festival Orchestra (NJFO) will welcome special guest Gene Jannotti, CEO of the GWACC Chamber of Commerce, to conduct “The Star-Spangled Banner” at the NJFO season- opening concert on Friday, October 6, at 7 p.m. It will take place at St. Helen’s Church, located at 1600 Rah...

CRANFORD — In neighborhoods throughout Cranford, the sound of live music will soon float through the air bringing friends, and music lovers together for the annual Porchfest event on October 14 (rain date October 21).The event will take place from 1:30 p.m. to 5:15 p.m. with the finale performance a...

WESTFIELD — Mostly Music returns for another exciting season of live chamber music on five Sunday afternoons at 3:30 p.m. at Temple Emanu-El in Westfield. Mostly Music’s 44th concert season begins on October 22 with stars of the chamber music world: clarinetist David Shifrin, violinist Soovin Kim an...

AREA— The Middle School at The Wardlaw+HartridgeSchoolwillpresent Aladdin Jr. as its musical this year.Students have completed their auditions and rehearsals began this week in the Berry Performing Arts Center. Performances will be held Friday, November 17, at 3:30 p.m., for students only, and Satur...