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 ...

GARWOOD -- The newly formed Garwood Partnership for Arts and Culture announces its collaboration with local businesses and the Garwood Public Library to host its inaugural art exhibit. The exhibit, Exploring the Meaning ofArt, is a collection of art by Garwood residents and aims to promote engagemen...

WESTFIELD -- The Westfield Recreation Department will host its 33rd Annual Holiday Concert featuring the Westfield Community Concert Band and the Edison Intermediate School Broadway Singers on Friday, December 15, at 7:30 p.m. at Edison Intermediate School, 800 Rahway Avenue, Westfield. This free pu...

WESTFIELD – With the blasting of Alicia Keys’ pop hit “This Girl is on Fire” as pre-and postplay music, the audience got the message right away that this might not be the play they read in World Literature class back in college. The revised interpretation of Antigone presented by Westfield High Scho...