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...

SCOTCH PLAINS — A Scotch Plains teen is preparing to make her big-screen debut with a little help from family and friends.Skylar Gal, 14, a freshman at Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School, says she has always wanted to break into the film industry. Now, she is working on her first major project, a sho...

COUNTY – The Union County Board of County Commissioners invites residents and visitors of all ages to celebrate wildlife and learn about environmental conservation at Wild Earth Fest, hosted by the Trailside Nature and Science Center on Sunday, April 27 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., rain or shine. The eve...

AREA – The Union County Celtic Festival is back, bringing a day full of music, culture, and community spirit to Union County on Saturday, May 3. Whether you have deep Celtic roots or simply love the rich traditions of Ireland, Scotland, Wales, and beyond, this festival offers something for everyone....

Cake 2¼ cups butter, softened. 3 cups granulated sugar. 6 large eggs 2 teaspoons coconut extract ½ teaspoon vanilla extract 4¼ cups cake flour (I like Swans Down Cake Flour) 2½ teaspoons baking powder ½ teaspoon kosher salt 1½ cups whole buttermilk Coconut Icing (recipe follows) 1 (14-ounce) bag swe...

WESTFIELD — The Nerds, a New Jersey-based rock and roll cover band, is set to headline the third annual “Rock the Foundation” fundraiser for the The Foundation for Sustainable Veteran Housing (FSVH) and the Westfield American Legion Housing Project. “We are truly honored to be part of this fundraise...

UNION — Liberty Hall Museum and Lyrica Chamber Music will present the world- renowned Formosa Quartet in a familyfriendly, interactive concert on Saturday, April 26. The performance will take place at 3 p.m. in Liberty Hall's historic Carriage House, located at 1003 Morris Avenue in Union.Following ...

COUNTY — In honor of Arbor Day, the Union County Board of County Commissioners, in collaboration with the Union County Shade Tree Advisory Board, is proud to announce the winners of this year’s Arbor Day Poetry Contest. Each year, the contest invites students in grades 4 through 8 to reflect on the ...