RAHWAY – The Rahway Dance Theatre will hold open auditions for their production of “A Rahway Nutcracker”, based on Tchaikovsky’s classic ballet, on Oct. 2, 3, 4, 10 and 11.
NEWARK—New Jersey is a little state with a big heart. Rich in history, diversity and its cultural and scenic offerings, the Garden State’s well-known sites and monuments, beautiful buildings, interesting people, ancient mountains, wide beaches, lush forests and gardens have long been documented by New Jersey artists. Over its 120-year history, the Newark Public Library…
ELIZABETH—Publisher and author Margaret Buchholz will present discuss New Jersey shipwrecks and great storms on Tuesday, Sept. 29, at 7 p.m. in the Elizabeth Public Main Library Auditorium.
Director Steven Soderbergh’s “The Informant!,” touted as a very near to true account of how whistleblower Mark Whitacre (Matt Damon) helped the FBI uncover corruption at food giant Archer Daniels Midland, points out one overwhelming fact: There is no lack of muck to be raked in America.
NEWARK – Fiestas connecting the vibrant cultures of the Americas and the Caribbean will be held at the Newark Museum during October, celebrated nationally as Latino Heritage Month.
ROSELLE PARK – “Discovering New Jersey,” a solo exhibit of artwork by Roselle Park resident, Leona M Seufert, will be on display at the Casano Community Center Gallery from Oct. 20 – Dec. 18.
NEWARK – Local movie-goers seeing trailers for the upcoming film, “Whip It!,” may be surprised to learn that northern New Jersey has it’s very own roller derby league – the Garden State Rollergirls.
SAYREVILLE – The author who captivated audiences with “The Heritage of Terra: The Endeavor” returns with the second installment of the trilogy: “The Obligation: Shadows of a Threat”.
CRANFORD—The Cranford and Kenilworth public libraries will partner on a two-part “Meet the Author” series featuring readings by contemporary American authors. Both sessions will be held in the Cranford Community Center, 220 Walnut Avenue in Cranford.
WESTFIELD—The Watchung Mountain District of the Patriots Path Council of the Boy Scouts of America and the New Jersey Workshop for the Arts have collaborated to form a designated jazz band called Venturing Crew 150.
