Wednesday, May 16, 2012
High School nominees will learn the winners at a gala in June. Cranford High School students are among the nominees.
From the Paper Mill Playhouse: Since its inception in 1996 the Paper Mill Playhouse Rising Star Awards for Excellence in High School Musical Theatre has ignited the careers of many notable performers, all of whom attended high school in New Jersey. Among the former nominees and winners are Academy Award nominee Anne Hathaway, Tony award winner Laura Benanti and 2011 Tony Award winner, Nikki M. James. This year, the top nominated high schools are Summit High School with eighteen nominations, followed by Westfield High School with 12, Gill St. Bernard’s School with 11, Nutley High School with nine and Cranford High School, Don Bosco Prep High School and Union High School with eight nominations each. “There is a new energy and level of …
Tuesday, May 15, 2012
A fundraising campaign was launched to raise money for the restoration of the murals, which will hang in town hall.
The Cranford Historic Murals campaign recently achieved its fundraising goal to pay for the much-needed restoration of four individual panels, each depicting an important chapter of Cranford history. Related scenes portray times as far back as the days when Indian villages existed along the Rahway River, within the borders of today’s Cranford Township. The actual art works were created in and around 1935 by Everett Ward, a local painter, as part of Depression-era art programs. The works, originally placed at Cranford High School, had been removed during building renovations several decades ago. For many of the years since that time, their location was unknown, until the unique artworks were discovered at two different locations - in a …
Saturday, May 12, 2012
Event celebrates its 30th season.
When is a balloon festival not (just) a balloon festival? That’s a tough question, especially when a huge yearly event is billed as such (I mean, it's called the Festival of Ballooning, after all) and there certainly are plenty of hot-air balloons to be displayed. Still, the Quick Chek Festival of Ballooning—in its 30th year, running from July 27 through 29 at Solberg Airport in Readington—is also part amusement park, with a healthy number of rides, an arts-and-crafts emporium, a yoga and Zumba demonstration, and lots and lots of food. Of the 30 years, Quick Chek has been a major sponsor for 20. And for the first time, Patch is partnering with the festival to get you in at a great price. Between May 13 and 20, use this link to buy tickets …
Friday, May 11, 2012
Feed your soul and support local artists. Get out and support local musicians this weekend!
Crossroads Voices Against Brain Cancer fundraiser Sat: Wandering Bards, No Code, Gypsy Eyes Sun: Closed for Mother's Day xxroads.com Sat: Rob Papperozzi Sun: Joe Regan
From music to comedy, there are plenty of ways to find a weekend diversion.
The Borgata THIS WEEKEND: Saturday — Florence & The Machine, Event Center NEXT WEEK: Beach Boys 50th Anniversary Tour, 8 p.m., Saturday, May 19, Event Center; Joan Rivers, 6 and 9 p.m., Saturday, May 19, The Music Box BOOK IT NOW: Hip-hoppin' stud du jour Pitbull brings the party tunes, 9 p.m., Friday, May 25, Event Center, Rock icon Steve Winwood, 9 p.m., Friday, May 25, the Music Box Check out theborgata.com for details about these and other shows. Count Basie Theatre, Red Bank THIS WEEKEND: Tonight — Music, cultural and biofuel icon Willie Nelson performs at 7:30 p.m.; Sunday — Country singer LeAnn Rimes performs at 7:30 p.m. NEXT WEEK: No shows BOOK IT NOW: Steve Winwood, whose music and influence on music has spanned decades, …
Monday, May 7, 2012
Some of the school district's most talented students showed off their talents May 4.
They sang, they danced, they played instruments and they acted out stories. And they were "All In This Together." An Evening of Shining Stars — a talent show featuring special needs students from third through 12th grades — demonstrated the extraordinary talent and dedication of children with various disabilities. For weeks, the students rehearsed their acts in the auditorium of Hillside Avenue School in preparation for the May 4 performance. Sitting among their peers, the students laughed, joked with each other, and talked about classes and social engagements, much like any other group of elementary, middle or high school students. What normally sets them apart from other "mainstream" students is exactly what made them shine brighter when…
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Friday, May 4, 2012
Amy Chiarello Barnett writes about one of the top 10 greatest nights of her life
I have always loved the music of “The Boss” although I cannot take credit for being one of “those” fans. The die hards who know every album, can argue song lyrics and set lists and tour dates and such. But I am a born and bred Jersey girl, and when our most famous native plays his premier gig in the largest city in the state, (not to mention in our own Essex County backyard,) ... well, attention must be paid. On Wednesday night, Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band played for the first time at the Prudential Center in Newark. And I was there. My invitation to last night’s show came via my well-connected friend Kathy. Her late night text message asking “What are you doing tomorrow night?” set into motion one of the Top Ten All Time …
Feeling the urge to get out and hear some music to recharge the batteries? Check out these Union County hotspots.
Crossroads David Johansen, Frankenstein 3000, Raven's Ballroom, Eric Harrison Sat: It's What You Think, Hammond 2:30 Sun: Relay for Life Benefit, Inskagnito, Great Waves xxroads.com Sat: TBA Sun: Joe Regan Downtown Uproar, Streets of Fire, Go For Launch
From the Borgota to the Wellmont Theatre, there are plenty of ways to enjoy yourselves this weekend.
The Borgata THIS WEEKEND: Tonight — Russell Brand, the soon-to-be former-Mr.-Katy-Perry does, well... whatever it is that he does, Thursday and Friday, May 4,5, 9 p.m., The Music Box; Comedian-turned-sitcom-star-turned-talk-show-host-turned-comedian George Lopez, 9 p.m., Friday, May 5, Event Center NEXT WEEK: Florence & the Machine, 8 p.m., Friday, May 12, Event Center BOOK IT NOW: Joan Rivers, 6 p.m., Friday, May 19, The Music Box; Hip-hoppin' stud du jour Pitbull brings the party tunes, 9 p.m., Thursday, May 25, Event Center Check out theborgata.com for details about these and other shows. Count Basie Theatre, Red Bank THIS WEEKEND: No shows this weekend NEXT WEEK: Trailer Park Boys, a hiliarious troupe of comedians that have created a …
Hillside Avenue School will host a talent show that highlights the skills of special-needs students. The show begins at 7:30 p.m. Friday.
There will be singing, dancing and lots of celebrating as dozens of Cranford students take the stage for a talent show Friday that's being called "An Evening of Shining Stars." The young, enthusiastic performers who have spent several weeks rehearsing are primarily special needs students in the district. Although they face challenges such as autism and Down Syndrom, on Friday they will have an opportunity to show the community that when it comes to talent, they can shine just as brightly as any other kids in the district. The show will feature students from third- through 12th-grade grades, according to Sally Curci, who is organizing and directing the show. Curci is the mother of two special-needs students who will be performing in the …
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If you want a FREE close up time with the ballon, or a ballon, go to the 6:00 AM launch, but don't go into the festival. Then pick a special ballon and chase it. It will land someplace that is close to a road. The balloon people are more than happy to have you there. more ›