WESTFIELD — Steeple Concerts at St. Paul’s (Westfield) is excited to present Beethoven’s Missa Solemnis live in concert on Sunday, May 19 at 5 PM. Presented in celebration of this towering work’s 200th anniversary (1824-2024), Missa Solemnis will feature a distinguished quartet of vocal soloists, to...

Local Realtor Named 2024 Irish Woman of the Year Upcoming Library Events to Feature Artist-In-ResidenceWESTFIELD — Jennifer Love, branch vice president of Weichert, Realtors’ Westfield office, was recently named as the 2024 Irish Woman of the Year by the Union County Daughters of Ireland. Ms. Love w...

Ingredients 4 frozen biscuits 1/4 cup cold water 8 large eggs, plus 4 large egg yolks, divided 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt 2 teaspoons grated lemon zest, plus 2 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice, divided (from 1 lemon) 1 1/2 tablespoons white vinegar 2 (4-oz.) pkg. thinly sliced s...

WESTFIELD — People who love grand homes, and families looking for something fun to do together on Mother's Day weekend, have a treat in store: The Tour of Notable Homes, presented by the Friends of New Jersey Festival Orchestra, is back, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., on Saturday, May 11.Participants on the tou...

CRANFORD – Protests over war. Political dissention. Sit-ins. Campus takeovers. Sound familiar? Yes, all that could be taken from today’s headlines, but it is the basis of Hair: The American Tribal Love Rock Musical that opened at Cranford Dramatic Club’s (CDC) Theatre on Friday night. This adage is ...

WESTFIELD – Farce as an art form in theatre - why are they popular? Sometimes we see things coming. No big surprises but it’s a fun ride. That’s what happens in Westfield Community Players’ season closer, See How They Run by Philip King. Like most British farces, this one is chocked full of mistaken...

WESTFIELD — The Westfield Memorial Library, located at 550 East Broad Street, has announced the upcoming appearance of two local poets and a game night for senior citizens. On Tuesday, May 14, from 7 to 8:30 p.m., Fanwood poets Tom Plante and Adele Kenny will each read a selection of poems from thei...

AREA— The Wardlaw+Hartridge School showcased Upper School student filmmakers, visual artists, musical and dance performers at the annual INDIE Film andArt Festival that was held at the school, located in Edison, on April 26.Upper School students, joined by their family and friends, enjoyed a full ev...

SCOTCH PLAINS — On Sunday, May 19, at 3 p.m., the community is invited to a free concert paid for by a grant, followed by a modestly-priced Italian dinner, at the Willow Grove Presbyterian Church. This concert will include classical jazz by composer Scott Joplin, selections from the Broadway musical...

SCOTCH PLAINS — The Florian Schantz Jazz Combo will return to the Scotch Plains Public Library this Saturday, May 11, from 2 to 3 p.m., to perform favorite songs from Broadway and Hollywood.The ensemble specializes in thematic historical musical programs of multiple musical genres such as traditiona...