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Steel Magnolias, May 3, 4, 10, 11, 16, 17. Westfield Community Players presents STEEL MAGNOLIAS. In this comedy-drama, the local ladies meet each week for appointments at a Louisiana beauty salon. This lively group of friends with varying personalities enjoy looking forward to an upcoming wedding, but a change in health soon takes a loved one away. Friendships support and comfort as life moves on… STEEL MAGNOLIAS is known for its ability to evoke both laughter and tears, often simultaneously! Westfield Community Players, 1000 North Avenue West, Westfield, NJ, 07090
Choral Art Society of NJ presents ‘Carry Me Home’ Concert on Sunday, May 4 at 3 p.m. at The Presbyterian Church in Westfield, 140 Mountain Avenue, Westfield. Choral Art Society of NJ welcomes the Westfield High School Concert Choir in a joint celebration of American folk traditions, with a special focus on works by African-American composers, time-honored spirituals, works from famous poets, and classic Americana. The concert will feature ‘Fern Hill’ , a setting of Dylan Thomas’s poem by composer John Corigliano, and ‘Chariot Jubilee’ by R. Nathaniel Dett. Adult tickets are $30 in advance or $35 at the door. Senior/Student tickets are $25 in advance or $30 at the door. Youth under 18, Families First card holders, and WIC card holders are admitted free. For advance tickets and more information, visit www.casofnj.org.
Chamber Music: Sunday, May 4 at 3:30 p.m. at Temple Emanu-El in Westfield. Mostly Music presents performances by renowned guest artists in a small, friendly setting. Before performing each work, the musicians offer musical and historical insights about the composer and their inspirations. The May 4th performance will feature Ani Kavafian, Ariel Horowitz, Oliver Neubauer, Paul Neubauer, Fred Sherry, and Janice Carissa, performing Brahms Piano Quintet in F Minor, Chausson Concerto for Piano, Violin and String Quartet, and the premiere of George Tsontakis’ ‘For Anyone Else.’ The composer will be speaking at the performance. Tickets are available at the door or online at https://MostlyMusic.org. Temple Emanu-El, 756 East Broad Street, Westfield.
HomeTour, Saturday, May 10, 2025 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Five distinguished homes representing a range of architectural influences and design sensibilities generously open their doors to benefit the NJ Festival Orchestra. This self-guided tour of Westfield homes will feature live music, door prizes, and refreshments. Tickets are $50 in advance ($55 the day of tour) at www.njfestivalorchestra.org or Baron’s Drug Store.
Fanwood Performance Series presents acclaimed bluesrock guitarist Debra Devi and her band, plus an acoustic set by singer-songwriter Cassidy Rain on Saturday, May 10.. Doors open at 6:30 p.m., showtime 7 p.m. Admission $15 for adults, $10 for students and seniors, cash at the door. Reservations strongly suggested! RSVP to fanwoodperformance@gmail.com. More details at fanwoodperformanceseries.org. Kuran Cultural Arts Center (‘the Carriage House’), 135 Watson Road just west of Martine Ave., next to Fanwood Borough Hall.
Fanwood Performance Series presents Pete Muller & The Kindred Souls, blending folk, rock and soul, along with singersongwriter Hope Dunbar on Saturday, June 14. Doors open 6:30 p.m., showtime 7 p.m. Admission $15 for adults, $10 for students and seniors, cash at the door. Reservations strongly suggested! RSVP to fanwoodperformance@gmail.com. More details at fanwoodperformanceseries.org. Kuran Cultural Arts Center (‘the Carriage House’), 135 Watson Road just west of Martine Ave., next to Fanwood Borough Hall.
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