WESTFIELD – Westfield Community Players is excited to present its final show of the season, Steel Magnolias, opening Saturday, May 3. This beloved comedy-drama is known for its ability to elicit both laughter and tears, often simultaneously. It takes place in the 1980’s at Truvy’s Beauty Spot, the s...

WESTFIELD – The Westfield Public Schools Green Team proudly announces the winners of the 2025 Earth Day Poster Contest, showcasing the artistic talents and environmental awareness of students across the district. This annual event encourages students to express their commitment to sustainability thr...

SCOTCH PLAINS — The Union County Board of County Commissioners is pleased to present the 2025 Union County Senior Art Exhibit, featuring more than 160 original works created by older adults, age 60 and above. The public is invited to view the exhibit now through June 3, in the Conference Center of U...

WESTFIELD — The History and Education Committee of the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Association of Westfield will present an exhibit during the month of May entitled “ Vanishing Westfield Neighborhoods: The African American Experience.” Funded by The Westfield Foundation, the exhibit will be on displ...

Here is the Original “Hot Brown” Recipe from The Brown Hotel Ingredients 3 tablespoons salted butter. 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour 3 cups of heavy cream ½ cup Pecorino-Romano cheese plus extra for garnish 2 Bay Leaves Pinch of ground nutmeg Salt and pepper (** check salt level) 28 oz. roasted tur...

RAHWAY – Union County Performing Arts Center (UCPAC) will hold its second annual Film Fest on Friday, May 16, and Saturday, May 17. The festival’s opening ceremony, which starts at 7 p.m. at UCPAC’s Main Stage, will feature remarks from keynote speaker and Chairman of the Union County, NJ Motion Pic...

COUNTY — The Union County Board of County Commissioners is pleased to invite residents to the annual Spring Garden Fair & Plant Sale, hosted by the Rutgers Master Gardeners of Union County on Sunday, May 18, from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. in the Demonstration Garden at Trailside Nature and Science Center, l...

SUMMIT – Vivid Stage, in residence at Oakes Center at 120 Morris Avenue in Summit, is enrolling its Late Spring session of improv classes for adults. This session begins on May 5 and includes both the favorite Joy of Improv beginners’ class and the new Scene Study class for intermediate and advanced...

SCOTCH PLAINS — Area residents are invited to spend a lively evening with “Shakespeare for Fun!” at the Scotch Plains Public Library on Thursday, April 24, beginning at 7 p.m. Participants will read aloud from the Bard’s beloved plays in a relaxed and interactive setting. Whether one is a seasoned f...

WESTFIELD — More than 300 books related to Jewish history, culture and heritage were recently added to the shelves of Westfield’s nine public-school libraries thanks to a collaborative fund-raising effort by a local grassroots initiative dedicated to fostering education, building relationships and b...