Cranford Calendar
Producer, songwriter, teacher, and troubadour, Karlus Trapp presents his delightful, educational, and entertaining presentation ”The Roots of Black Music in America.” It is a 100-year journey back through time and offers a fresh perspective through song, story, and history to learn about the music of America’s black musical giants. Hear Scott Joplin during the birth of Ragtime. Dance to the Charleston in the 1920s. Play air guitar with Chuck Berry or sing along with the Supremes in the 60s in the motor city.
From public libraries and arts centers to school groups to senior centers, Karlus has presented this show solo or with an ensemble to thousands of people since its inception. During the pandemic, Karlus performed over 60 live virtual shows via Zoom throughout the US, from Southern California to the seacoast of New Hampshire.
Warning: Attending this show you may find yourself smiling, humming, or tapping your feet for hours afterward…and you’ll be surprised what you may learn.
Sponsored by the Friends of the Cranford Public Library.
Sponsored by the Friends of the Cranford Public Library. Please follow the link to register: www.eventbrite.com/e/the-
Join us for an evening of conversation with author, attorney, and activist Robyn Gigl on Wednesday, June 22 at 7 pm. Robyn is the author of the Erin McCabe Legal Thriller series, set in the Cranford-surrounding area. Her debut novel was called “quietly groundbreaking” by New York Times.
Robyn has been honored ACLU-NJ and the NJ Pride Network for her work on behalf of the LGBTQ+ community and currently serves on the board of the Garden State Equality. She has been named one of the Top 50 Women Lawyers in New Jersey for 2020 and 2021. Sponsored by the Libraries of Union County Consortium.
Please follow this link to register: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/
Lecturer Joel Farkas will present about the Declaration of Independence from conception to celebration; the document and the day. Join us at the Cranford Community Center Wednesday, June 29 at 7 pm. Co-sponsored by the Friends of the Cranford Public Library & Clark Public Library for our “Better Together Library Programs”.
Please register here: www.eventbrite.com/e/the-
Looking for some good reading at bargain prices? The Friends of the Cranford Public Library invite you to visit their Used Book Sale in the Cranford Public Library’s Friendly Book Cellar from Thursday, July 21 through Saturday, July 23, 2021. Browse through thousands of books at low prices. This sale is open to all, and registration is required.
Attendees are invited to sign up for a one-hour session, starting on the hour. PLEASE SIGN UP FOR ONE SESSION ONLY; reservations for multiple sessions will be canceled except for the first session booked.
Only cash and checks are accepted; no credit or debit cards.
Looking for some good reading at bargain prices? The Friends of the Cranford Public Library invite you to visit their Used Book Sale in the Cranford Public Library’s Friendly Book Cellar from Thursday, July 21 through Saturday, July 23, 2021. Browse through thousands of books at low prices. This sale is open to all, and registration is required.
Attendees are invited to sign up for a one-hour session, starting on the hour. PLEASE SIGN UP FOR ONE SESSION ONLY; reservations for multiple sessions will be canceled except for the first session booked.
Only cash and checks are accepted; no credit or debit cards.
Looking for some good reading at bargain prices? The Friends of the Cranford Public Library invite you to visit their Used Book Sale in the Cranford Public Library’s Friendly Book Cellar from Thursday, July 21 through Saturday, July 23, 2021. Browse through thousands of books at low prices. This sale is open to all, and registration is required.
Attendees are invited to sign up for a one-hour session, starting on the hour. PLEASE SIGN UP FOR ONE SESSION ONLY; reservations for multiple sessions will be canceled except for the first session booked.
Only cash and checks are accepted; no credit or debit cards.
In the spirit of Ken Burns’ breakout PBS documentary series on American country music, acclaimed guitarist and music historian Joey Leone presents “The History of Blues in America” a one hour program covering the history, influence and social impact of American blues music through songs, stories and historical facts. Joey highlights the influence of blues on virtually all styles of contemporary music over the past 7 decades playing a variety of songs on multiple guitars from his personal collection.
In addition to the live music segments, he touches on recurring themes of how the blues transcended racial boundaries, brought people together in times of celebration and times of healing, and show the blues followed the migration from the rural south to the urban north. Joey also ties in his upbringing in Brooklyn NY, and how important the Public Library System was for his discovery, passion, and education about music and music history. A lifelong career musician, he has toured and recorded as a guitar player for many high profile artists including Etta James, The Coasters, Sam & Dave, Wilson Pickett, Chaka Khan, and many more.
Sponsored by the Friends of the Cranford Public Library.
CARRIE JACKSON …… is a metropolitan area based vocal stylist and rekindles thoughts of America’s great jazz history. Carrie credits her mentors the great ladies of jazz,
Sarah “Sassy” Vaughan, Ella Fitzgerald, Nancy Wilson, Carmen McRae, Dinah Washington, Billie Holiday, and others as a primary musical influence for her style, which indelibly helped shape vocal jazz for every generation … to these extraordinary ladies. Carrie attributes her vocal style of singing from her mentors and made them a part of her also bringing new horizons to this classical American art form called Jazz. The truth is that she has a bit of all of them and more that is uniquely her own style and proudly carries the jazz banner.
Carrie is a vocalist stylist performer and honed her skills in her hometown, Newark, NJ
in the cultural jazz mecca of performing arts while performing throughout the USA, and abroad, she spreads, shares her joy and well-honed expertise to the stage.
Sponsored by the Friends of the Cranford Public Library.
Register at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/carrie-jackson-concert-tickets-381281732927
Deni Bonet is a pop/rock singer/songwriter and classically trained violinist who has recorded and performed with R.E.M., Sarah McLachlan, Cyndi Lauper, Scissor Sisters, and Warren Zevon among many others. Sponsored by the Friends of the Cranford Public Library.
Register at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/deni-bonet-concert-tickets-379794675097
Join OMNY Taiko for an interactive Taiko performance! Taiko (太鼓, literally “big drum”) is a type of Japanese percussion that has been played for well over 1,000 years. Traditionally, taiko were used in religious ceremonies, festivals, and as theatrical accompaniment. Kumi-daiko, or ensemble drumming, was created in the 1950s. In kumi-daiko, many drummers play different-sized drums to create complex rhythms and stylized performances. This style of taiko drumming has become extremely popular and taiko groups have formed all across the world.
This program is for all-ages! Sponsored by the Friends of the Cranford Public Library.
Register at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/omny-taiko-concert-tickets-381348432427?aff=erelpanelorg
Join us at the Community Center on Tuesday, November 29 at 7 pm for this presentation and Q&A with Cranford resident Jennifer Kirby of Talisman Wealth Advisors. Light refreshments will be served. No registration is needed.
Join us at the Community Center on the 1st Wednesday of the month at 7 pm for a screening of a movie recently released on DVD. The next one will be on Wednesday, December 7 at 7 pm. No registration is needed.
Join us at the Cranford Community Center Monday, December 19 at 7 pm! Join us for this jazz trio led by a film producer and grammy- nominated musician. Mr. Baratta produced the Spiderman movies and worked on films such as The Irishman, Dr. Strange, Smurfs, and more! His film compositions are heard in movies and jazz stations.
Please register here:https://www.eventbrite.
Looking for some good reading at bargain prices? The Friends of the Cranford Public Library invite you to visit their Used Book Sale in the Cranford Public Library’s Friendly Book Cellar from Thursday, January 19 through Saturday, January 21, 2023. Browse through thousands of books at low prices. This sale is open to all, and registration is required.
Attendees are invited to sign up for a one-hour session, starting on the hour. PLEASE SIGN UP FOR ONE SESSION ONLY; reservations for multiple sessions will be canceled except for the first session booked.
Only cash and checks are accepted; no credit or debit cards.
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/used-book-sale-tickets-469440608497
Looking for some good reading at bargain prices? The Friends of the Cranford Public Library invite you to visit their Used Book Sale in the Cranford Public Library’s Friendly Book Cellar from Thursday, January 19 through Saturday, January 21, 2023. Browse through thousands of books at low prices. This sale is open to all, and registration is required.
Attendees are invited to sign up for a one-hour session, starting on the hour. PLEASE SIGN UP FOR ONE SESSION ONLY; reservations for multiple sessions will be canceled except for the first session booked.
Only cash and checks are accepted; no credit or debit cards.
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/used-book-sale-tickets-469440608497
Looking for some good reading at bargain prices? The Friends of the Cranford Public Library invite you to visit their Used Book Sale in the Cranford Public Library’s Friendly Book Cellar from Thursday, January 19 through Saturday, January 21, 2023. Browse through thousands of books at low prices. This sale is open to all, and registration is required.
Attendees are invited to sign up for a one-hour session, starting on the hour. PLEASE SIGN UP FOR ONE SESSION ONLY; reservations for multiple sessions will be canceled except for the first session booked.
Only cash and checks are accepted; no credit or debit cards.
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/used-book-sale-tickets-469440608497
Literary Café is a book chat program. The format is simple: Bring a few of your recent favorite books and tell the other members of the group what you like about them. If you don’t have a copy of the book you want to talk about, that’s okay, too. The books can be new or old, fiction or non-fiction, classic or contemporary. There is no required reading, and you will have the opportunity to learn about books recommended by other group members. Attend as many sessions as you’d like. Admission is free and all are welcome. Light refreshments provided by the Friends of the Cranford Public Library.
Union County’s 2023 Paper Shredding Events will continue in June. There are two shredding events that will be held during the month. The first event will take place on Wednesday, June 7th at the Clark Public Works Yard, which is located behind the police station at 315 Westfield Avenue in Clark (please use Wilson Road for access to the event). The second event will take place on Saturday, June 10th. This event will take place at Union College, which is located at 1033 Springfield Avenue in Cranford. The event will be held in parking lots 5A and 5B. Both events will run from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm, unless the shredding trucks fill to capacity first. These events are drive-up only.
Union County’s 2023 Paper Shredding Events will continue in June. There are two shredding events that will be held during the month. The first event will take place on Wednesday, June 7th at the Clark Public Works Yard, which is located behind the police station at 315 Westfield Avenue in Clark (please use Wilson Road for access to the event). The second event will take place on Saturday, June 10th. This event will take place at Union College, which is located at 1033 Springfield Avenue in Cranford. The event will be held in parking lots 5A and 5B. Both events will run from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm, unless the shredding trucks fill to capacity first. These events are drive-up only.
Oktoberfest is about gathering, togetherness, and boisterous celebration. At a time full of sports, school, and scheduling conflicts, we find time to come together as a community to welcome in
the fall season.
This year, we are excited to hoist our tent, once again, at Union College on Saturday, October 7th, for the Cranford Jaycees’ Annual Oktoberfest Fundraiser!
Tickets include beer and wine in a souvenir mug, games, food vendors, and live music throughout the night. We’re excited to welcome back our headliner band Mushmouth, alongside NYC’s Street Beat Brass, bringing the authentic Oktoberfest sound.
All proceeds support the Cranford First Aid Squad and other local charities. Oktoberfest sells out yearly, so please purchase your tickets early.
Thank you for supporting Oktoberfest, the Jaycees, and the Cranford First Aid Squad. See you under the tent on Saturday, October 7th.
PROST!