CRANFORD—TheAmericanclassic rock-musical Hair, the final production of the 105th season at CDC Theatre, celebrates the sixties counterculture in all its barefoot, long-haired, bellbottomed, beaded and fringed glory.To an infectiously energetic rock beat, the show wows audiences with songs like “Aqua...

FANWOOD – The Carriage House Poetry Series is pleased to invite the public to a free poetry reading on Tuesday, April 30 at 7:30 p.m. to celebrate the conclusion of National Poetry Month. The featured reader will be Edwin Romond of Wind Gap, PA and it will take place in the Kuran Arts Center, (“The ...

AREA – He’s Dr. Martin Sedek but don’t call him Doc. He’s known by all in the Choral Art Society of New Jersey (CAS) as Marty. No undo formality with this approachable gentleman who has been described as a kind, gentle person. For over a decade, he has been the conductor of the musical family of sin...

SCOTCH PLAINS — Temple Sholom will host a Matzah Brei Brunch this Saturday, April 27, at 11:30 a.m., following the Shabbat Pesach Service at 10 a.m. The event is free and all are welcome.Attendees will have an opportunity to learn about the temple and its religious school.To register for the brunch,...

SCOTCH PLAINS — Congregation Beth Israel will host a cantorial concert on Sunday, May 5, beginning at 4 p.m. Free and open to the community, the concert will honor Cantor Jacob Greenberg, who will be installed as the synagogue’s new cantor. A dessert reception will follow.The concert will include a ...

CLARK — The Clark Public School District’s Parent University will hold a Tea with the Superintendent event entitled “Preparing for College” on Monday, May 13, at 6 p.m. This program will take place in the Arthur L. Johnson High School Instructional Media Center, located at 365 Westfield Avenue, Clar...

FANWOOD — A sale featuring organic and heirloom vegetable and herb seedlings will take place on Saturday and Sunday, May 4 and 5, at the LaGrande Park Pavilion in Fanwood. The hours will be 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. both days. The rain dates are the following weekend, May 11 and 12, during the same hours.Hu...

WESTFIELD — To celebrate National Mental Health Awareness Month, the Westfield Mental Health Council will present a Mental Health Day of free activities this Sunday, April 28.The day will begin with a “Walk for C.A.K.E.” in Mindowaskin Park from 10:30 a.m. to noon. C.A.K.E. stands for the Mental Hea...

TAMPA, Fla. — The University of Tampa has honored 2,217 students who were named to the Dean’s List for the Fall 2023 semester. Students must maintain a GPA of 3.75 or higher to be eligible for the Dean’s List. The following 11 local residents were among those recognized. Daniella Beshar of Cranford,...

CLARK — TheArthur L. Johnson High School Alumni Association (ALJHSAA) will induct the 2024 Hall of Fame Class at its annual HOF/Scholarship Dinner on Thursday, May 16, at The Gran Centurions banquet hall in Clark. Those wishing to attend the dinner can download a dinner registration form at https://...