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...

Ingredients1/2 lb. tomatillos (3 to 4 medium) 3 jalapeños, seeded and halved lengthwise 5 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil, divided Kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper 2 tsp. lime juice 1 clove garlic 1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves, plus more for garnish 1/4 cup white onion, chopped 1 lb. skirt steak...

WESTFIELD — In celebration of National Preservation Month, Westfield’s Historic Preservation Commission and Public Arts Commission have teamed up to host a special photography exhibit throughout the month of May at the Center for Creativity at the Rialto, located at 250 East Broad Street, Westfield....

RAHWAY – American Theater Group (ATG) has announced the cast of the world premiere of the provocative new play, Canned Goods, by Erik Kahn, running May 9 to 11 at Hamilton Stage in Rahway and May 16 to 19 at the Sieminski Theater in Basking Ridge. NYbased Director Charlotte Cohn will helm the produc...

COUNTY — The Union County Board of County Commissioners invites all residents with special needs to participate in “Paint in the Park” on Saturday, May 18, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Warinanco Park in Elizabeth.“I am pleased to announce our “Paint in the Park” event will be taking place in Elizabeth ...

NEWARK—TheNewJerseyYouth Symphony (NJYS), a program of Wharton Arts, will present its 45th Anniversary Celebration Concert on Sunday, May 5 at 3 p.m. at the New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) in Newark. Experience a grand celebration of the Garden State’s premier youth orchestra program as it...

WESTFIELD – Comedic confusion takes the stage as the Westfield Community Players conclude their season with the British farce See How They Run By Philip King.Seventy-five years almost to the day when this play had its American premiere in Plainfield, the frenetic activities that roil a quiet English...

WESTFIELD – As Mother’s Day weekend approaches, The Friends of NJ Festival Orchestra, the fundraising group dedicated to the support of the orchestra’s mission, suggests taking Mom on their Tour of Notable Homes on Saturday, May 11, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The 2024 tour includes the landmark Dutch Colonia...

AREA — The Paper Mill Playhouse released their 2024 Rising Star Award nominations on Monday, with several area high-school productions and performers among the nominees.Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School’s (SPFHS) production of The Addams Family and the Academy for Performing Arts (APA) at Union Coun...