General Admission: $15. Seniors & Students: $10.

We’ll be taking LP sleeves and defacing them in fun ways! Add googly eyes to both Simon and Garfunkel! Give Billy Joel a glitter mustache! Make it your own! Registration is not required, just drop in.

We’ll lead you through the registration processes for the federal and state procurement systems, show you exactly where to go to get a clear picture of who’s buying what and share the secrets to becoming a sub-contractor, among other essential practices.

The month of February will kick off with a Black History Month flag-raising ceremony in front of the Union County Courthouse in Elizabeth at noon on Saturday, February 1st.

In a one-night-only appearance, master flutist Galen Abdur-Razzaq will join us for a lecture and performance: “Jazz and the Civil Rights Movement.” Our guest will discuss and perform jazz pieces by artists who contributed to the formation and progress of the civil rights movement. Born in Montclair, NJ, Galen has performed domestically and internationally for over 30 years, traveling to universities, concert halls, festivals, and libraries around the globe. This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Cranford Public Library.

On Monday, February 3rd, a production of A Langston Hughes Song Revival will be shown at UCPAC’s Hamilton Stage located at 360 Hamilton Street in Rahway from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. This show consists of an hour of Langston Hughes poetry set to music by African American composers Margaret Bonds and Florence Price. Call the UCPAC box office for ticket information at 732-499-8226.

More information at https://www.tapinto.net/towns/union/sections/arts-and-entertainment/articles/free-performance-of-a-langston-hughes-song-revival-feb-3

Community Choir Holds Annual Tricky Tray Fundraiser & Dessert Cabaret

For 81 years, The Celebration Singers, a local multi-generational community choir has entertained audiences within Union County and across the globe. On February 7 & 8, 2020, they will hold their Annual Tricky Tray Fundraiser & Dessert Cabaret at Union Elks Lodge 1583, 281 Chestnut Street in Union, NJ.  Doors open at 7:15 p.m. and guests can immediately start placing their tricky tray tickets in for the prizes. The show, “Are We There Yet?”, begins around 8 p.m. and features songs about places performed by members of its adult choir.

Artistic Director Joe Elefante, along with Collaborative Pianist, James Lubrano artfully cast the showcase which features a musical review of solos, duets, trios, as well as small and full ensemble pieces.  Co-Hosts Kathy Gordon and Daniel Frieri emcee the evening. Their witty humor and playful banter are sure to bring a smile to your face and fill the room with laughter and enjoyment.

“I love singing with the choir throughout the year, especially for our Cabaret – it’s a chance to feature our singers’ vocal talents individually”, said, President Nicole Pepe. “The tricky tray and 50/50 gets bigger and bigger every year. We’ve had guests leave with $1,000+ in their pockets and vacations to Florida, the Hamptons, and even tickets to a Knicks game!”

In addition to door prizes, a 50/50 raffle and exciting tricky tray baskets, homemade desserts, and a cash bar will also be available.  Tickets are Adults – $25, Seniors – $20, and a 10% discount with advanced purchases of full tables of 10.

For ticket reservations visit: www.celebration-singers.org.  For questions or seating requests call 908-552-4656 or email [email protected].

Funding for the Celebration Singers is made possible in part by the New Jersey State Council for the Arts, Department of State, through a grant administered by the Union County Office of Cultural and Heritage Affairs.

On Saturday, February 8th, The Freeholder Board will present the Chester Holmes award before the production of Raisin: A Musical at UCPAC’s Hamilton Stage in Rahway from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. This is a musical adaptation of the Lorraine Hansberry play “A Raisin in the Sun”. Call the UCPAC box office for ticket information at 732-499-8226.

This Old Engine playing at the Cranford Elks Lodge Saturday Feb 8th 2020.

On Monday, February 10th, at noon the Freeholder Board will recognize the 400th anniversary of the transatlantic slave trade and its reverberations in our lives today with a free educational “Lunch and Learn” event. This event will take place in the Freeholder meeting room on the 6th floor in the Union County administration building in Elizabeth. For more information, please email Nathalie Hernandez at [email protected].

Cranford residents and New Jersey Symphony Orchestra concertmaster Brennan Sweet and his cellist wife, Christine, along with pianist and Grammy-winner Allison Franzetti, present a night of warm and uplifting music. A light dinner will be served at 7, and the concert begins at 8 at the First Presbyterian Church on February 14. Proceeds will benefit the Cranford Schools Friends of Performing Arts. Listen to a 2014 Cranford Radio interview with Brennan.

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Mushmouth at The Feast of St. Anthony
Mushmouth – NJ’s Hottest Cover Band LIVE @ the 20th Annual Feast of St. Anthony at Church of the Assumption in Roselle Park. Playing songs other cover bands fear!

Friday, June 5, 2020 at 8 PM

2020 Night to Shine VIRTUAL GALA and CONCERT
presented by Eastern Bank

 Wednesday, June 17, 2020
The night will be a celebration of people with autism

Welcome to the 7th annual Night to Shine VIRTUAL Gala and Concert shining a light on achievements in autism! Although we prefer to see everyone in person, we don’t want to miss an opportunity to celebrate and display the accomplishments of people with autism and those who are tirelessly working on their behalf to ensure people with autism live life to the fullest!

When: Wednesday, June 17 at 8 pm ET
Where: Online link will be sent to your email before the event

Details:

• Doug Flutie and the Flutie Brother’s Band performance, a debut song from our Flutie Foundation Virtual Choir, and an amazing performance from viral singing sensation Lavender Darcangelo!
• Presentation of the Carol Ann Iverson Award to Lavender with a very special appearance from her favorite performer!

• Silent Auction opens on June 8
• Live Auction opens on June 17 during the event

We will update you via email and text before the event with exciting details.

Union County’s Scrap Metal Recycling program will start on Saturday, June 20th.   The location of the Cranford drop off has been changed to Union County College, for the month of June only.  Program is open from 9 am to 12 pm.  Residents can drop off old appliances, microwaves, air conditioners, and metal lawn furniture to name a few.

Union County is also kicking off their Mobile Paper Shredding Events in June with a weekend of shredding!  The events will be held on Saturday, June 27^th, and Sunday, June 28^th at the Union County Vo Tech School located at 1776 Raritan Road in Scotch Plains. Both events will run from 9 am to 1 pm or until the truck(s) get filled.  Residents can bring up to four bags of confidential documents per vehicle for shredding.  Please DO NOT bring material that is already shredded.

Union County is also kicking off their Mobile Paper Shredding Events in June with a weekend of shredding!  The events will be held on Saturday, June 27^th, and Sunday, June 28^th at the Union County Vo Tech School located at 1776 Raritan Road in Scotch Plains. Both events will run from 9 am to 1 pm or until the truck(s) get filled.  Residents can bring up to four bags of confidential documents per vehicle for shredding.  Please DO NOT bring material that is already shredded.