GARWOOD — Musher Karen Land brought a taste of the wild north to Union County last week when she and her sled dog, an Alaskan Husky named Noggin, turned up at the Garwood Public Library to talk to local kids about her experiences out on the ice. “Our dogs always come first,” she said Thursday while ...

The Wedding Singer, a high-energy, feel-good musical based on the beloved 1998 film. This month, Arthur L. Johnson High School is thrilled to bring the show to the stage, offering a fun and heartwarming evening. The musical, set in 1985, follows Robbie Hart, played by senior Chris Bacek, a charming ...

WESTFIELD – The Friends of New Jersey Festival Orchestra, the auxiliary and fund-raising arm of the orchestra, has announced that the renowned Tour of Notable Homes will continue this year. Five magnificent Westfield residences will generously open their doors to benefit the NJ Festival Orchestra’s ...

UNION COUNTY — The Union County Board of County Commissioners is pleased to announce that 44 organizations will receive funding through the 2025 Union County Local Arts Grant Program. These re-grants, totaling of $300,000, are a portion of the Local Arts Program grant of $434,400 awarded to the Unio...

WESTFIELD — The Westfield Memorial Library and the Westfield Art Association have announced that the third Artist-in-Residence began her residency at the library on March 12. The Artist-in-Residence program brings Westfield’s talented local artists to the library for the entire community to enjoy th...

WESTFIELD – Westfield High School alumna Morgan Eng has been nominated for the Television Academy Foundation’s 44th College Television Awards. The Foundation’s annual awards show recognizes and rewards excellence in student- produced programs from colleges across the country. Winners in the competit...

CRANFORD – The fifth annual Cranford Film Festival will showcase selected short films from rising and established filmmakers at the Cranford Theater on Saturday, April 26. Filmmakers and enthusiasts alike are invited to participate in an evening celebrating the best and most creative voices in short...

AREA – Amateur Astronomers, Inc.(AAI) along with the North Jersey Astronomical Group(NJAG), two amateur astronomy clubs located in New Jersey, are once again holding their annual Astronomy Day on Saturday, May 17. The event will be held in 2 locations: Trailside Nature & Science Center in Mountainsi...

WESTFIELD – Patrick Hamilton’s Rope is a timeless psychological thriller that explores the dangers of arrogance and the consequences of moral detachment. Westfield Community Players’ production of Mr. Hamiliton’s play captures the suspense and gripping tension of murder in real-time. Wyndham Brandon...

WESTFIELD – The Westfield High School Theatre Department proudly presents Smile on today, March 20, Friday, March 21, and Saturday, March 22, at 7:30 p.m. All performances will occur at Westfield High School Auditorium, and tickets may be purchased online only at wpsvpa.booktix.com. With book and ly...