A Service of The Board of Chosen Freeholders

Union County Office of Cultural & Heritage Affairs 633 Pearl Street, Elizabeth, New Jersey 07202

Phone: (908) 558-2550 Fax: (908) 352-3513 NJ Relay Users 711 culturalinfo@ucnj.org www.ucnj.org/cultural

Cultural Connections Calendar

Union County We’re Connected to You!

This (history, education or arts) program is made possible in part by a HEART (History, Education Arts Reaching Thousands) Grant from the Union County Board of Chosen Freeholders.

Funding has been made possible in part by the New Jersey Historical Commision, a division of Cultural Affairs in the Department of State, through a grant administered by the Union County Office of Cultural & Heritage Affairs.

Funding has been made possible in part by the New Jersey State Council on the Arts/ Department of State, a Partner Agency of the National Endowment for the Arts, through a grant administered by the Union County Office of Cultural & Heritage Affairs.

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Services that are listed are available. Other services may be available with advance request.

Contact the organization two weeks in advance.

The Office of Cultural and Heritage Affairs suggest that you call the sponsoring organization to verify event details

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email culturalinfo@ucnj.org to receive a writable Cultural Calendar Event Form

For more Union County Event Listings go to http://ucnj.org/parkeventssite/

2/9/2012 thru 2015 The Union County Board of Chosen Freeholders and the Union County Civil War Sesquicentennial Committee presents “Civil War 150th Anniversary Exhibit” of Civil War artifacts and photographs will focus on the unique contributions of Union County citizens to the war effort. Union County Courthouse 2 Broad St., Elizabeth Free

2/12/2012 thru 3/15/2012 Arts Guild New Jersey presents “ROAD TRIP: MY AMERICA”” group exhibition that explores America through creative viewpoints of eleven artist.. Arts Guild 1670 Irving St., Rahway Free (732) 381-7511

2/20/2012 thru 4/13/2012 Casano Community Center Art Gallery presents “Travel Photography” a solo exhibit of photographs by Brenda Calinawan. Casano Community Center Art Gallery 314 Chestnut Street, Roselle Park Free (908) 241-5874

3/1/2012 thru 5/2/2012 Les Malamut Art Gallery presents “This Music We Call Jazz” mixed media exhibit. Union Public Library Les Malamut Art Gallery 1980 Morris Ave., Union Free (908) 851-5450

3/7/2012 thru 4/13/2012 Union County Board of Chosen Freeholders presents In Celebration of Women’s History Month: Women in the NJ Historical Trail Freeholders Gallery 6th Floor Administration Building, Elizabeth Mon– Fri: 9am - 4:30 pm Free (908) 558-2550

3/24/2012 thru 4/26/2012 Arts Guild New Jersey presents “Part & Parcel: Deconstruction of the Female Form in Contemporary Art” group exhibition. Arts Guild New Jersey 1670 Irving Street, Rahway Sat & Sun: 1 - 4:00 pm; Mon - Thur: by appointment Free (732) 381-7511

4/2/2012 thru 6/1/2012 Union County Board of Chosen Freeholders presents Paintings & Crafts by Dianna Strom. Pearl Street Gallery Office of Cultural & Heritage Affairs 633 Pearl Street, Elizabeth Mon– Fri: 9am - 4:30 pm Free (908) 558-2550

4/13/2012 thru 5/30/2012 Union County Board of Chosen Freeholders presents works form the Roselle Art Association Freeholders Gallery 6th Floor Administration Building, Elizabeth Mon– Fri: 9am - 4:30 pm Free (908) 558-2550

4/23/2012 thru 6/15/2012 Casano Community Center Art Gallery presents “Photography” a solo exhibit of photographs by Liene T Kilgishova . Casano Community Center Art Gallery 314 Chestnut Street, Roselle Park Free (908) 241-5874

5/3/2012 thru 5/31/2012 Les Malamut Art Gallery presents “Union’s Youngest Artist” Students of Leslie Jenkins exhibit their work. Union Public Library Les Malamut Art Gallery 1980 Morris Ave., Union Free (908) 851-5450

5/9/2012 thru 5/29/27/2012 Union County Board of Chosen Freeholders presents the 11th Annual Exhibit and Contest of the National Arts Program for Union County Employees and their Families. Elizabethtown Gas Company Liberty Hall Center 1085 Morris Ave., Union Mon – Sat: 9am - 5:00 pm Free (908) 558-2550

5/30/2012 thru 7/16/2012 Union County Board of Chosen Freeholders presents works from the 11th Annual Exhibit and Contest of the National Arts Program for Union County Employees and their Families. 6th Floor Administration Building, Elizabeth Mon– Fri: 9am - 4:30 pm Free (908) 558-2550

6/4/2012 thru 7/1/27/2012 Union County Board of Chosen Freeholders presents Photography by Wolf Kretlow. Pearl Street Gallery Office of Cultural & Heritage Affairs 633 Pearl Street, Elizabeth Mon– Fri: 9am - 4:30 pm Free (908) 558-2550

6/1/2012 thru 7/15/27/2012 Union County Board of Chosen Freeholders presents the Union County Senior Art Show Exhibit. Elizabethtown Gas Company Liberty Hall Center 1085 Morris Ave., Union Mon – Sat: 9am - 5:00 pm Free (908) 558-2550

7/17/2012 thru 8/21/2012 Union County Board of Chosen Freeholders presents 2D 1st Place Winners Exhibit from the Union County Senior Art Show Freeholders Gallery 6th Floor Administration Building, Elizabeth Mon– Fri: 9am - 4:30 pm Free (908) 558-2550

7/30/2012 thru 9/28/2012 Union County Board of Chosen Freeholders presents Watercolors & Pastels by Gini Pagdon. Pearl Street Gallery Office of Cultural & Heritage Affairs 633 Pearl Street, Elizabeth Mon– Fri: 9am - 4:30 pm Free (908) 558-2550

8/21/2012 thru 10/1/2012 Union County Board of Chosen Freeholders presents works form the Rahway Senior Center Art Class. Freeholders Gallery 6th Floor Administration Building, Elizabeth Mon– Fri: 9am - 4:30 pm Free (908) 558-2550

10/1/2012 thru 11/9/2012 Union County Board of Chosen Freeholders presents Works form the Bridgeway Fine Arts Instruction Program. Freeholders Gallery 6th Floor Administration Building, Elizabeth Mon– Fri: 9am - 4:30 pm Free (908) 558-2550

8/21/2012 thru 10/1/2012 Union County Board of Chosen Freeholders presents Teen Arts Traveling Exhibit. Freeholders Gallery 6th Floor Administration Building, Elizabeth Mon– Fri: 9am - 4:30 pm Free (908) 558-2550

10/1/2012 thru 12/3/2012 Union County Board of Chosen Freeholders presents Photography by Greg Cummings. Pearl Street Gallery Office of Cultural & Heritage Affairs 633 Pearl Street, Elizabeth Mon– Fri: 9am - 4:30 pm Free (908) 558-2550

12/18/2012 thru 1/25/2013 Union County Board of Chosen Freeholders presents works from the Occupational Center of Union County. Freeholders Gallery 6th Floor Administration Building, Elizabeth Mon– Fri: 9am - 4:30 pm Free (908) 558-2550

4/6/2012 Union County Performing Arts Center presents “I’ll Be There: a Tribute to Michael Jackson, Earth, Wind & Fire and The Temptations” featuring John Feva and the Beat It Band, Shining Star & Nu Men of Soul. Union County Performing Arts Center 1601 Irving Street, Rahway 8:00 pm $35 Gold Circle & $25 General Admission (732) 499-8226 www.ucpac.org

4/14/2012 Split Level Concerts presents An Evening with Amy Correia. Union County Performing Arts Center The Loft 1601 Irving Street, Rahway 8:00 pm $20 (732) 499-8226 www.ucpac.org

4/14/2012 Salem Roadhouse Cafe presents “Damn the Torpedoes” Tom Petty classic tunes played studio style - unplugged. Salem Roadhouse Cafe Townley Presbyterian Church 829 Salem Road, Union 7:30 pm—Doors open $15 General, $10 Student www.roadhousecafe.org

4/14/2012 Rahway Public Library presents Café Music Series featuring Nancy Gable & Steve Hefler Autoharpist - music, lecture and sing-a-long. Rahway Public Library 2 City Hall Plz, Rahway 2:00 - 4:00 pm Call for Further Information (732) 340-1551 x212

4/15/2012 Rrazz Entertainment, Inc presents “The 50th Anniversary of The Duprees performing an stage with The Glenn Miller Orchestra. Union County Performing Arts Center 1601 Irving Street, Rahway 8:00 pm Price: TBA (732) 499-8226 www.ucpac.org

4/21/2012 Split Level Concerts presents An Evening with Ana Egge. Union County Performing Arts Center The Loft 1601 Irving Street, Rahway 8:00 pm $20 (732) 499-8226 www.ucpac.org

4/21/2012 Crescent Concerts presents “Lost in Wonder, Love and Praise” the Crescent Choral Society features Men-delssohn’s setting of Psalm 42 and Vaughan Williams’ Five Mystical Songs. Crescent Avenue Presbyterian Church 716 Watchung Avenue, Plainfield 8:00 pm $20 General; $15 Seniors; $5 Students (908) 756-2468 www.crescentconcerts.org

4/22/2012 Crescent Concerts presents “Lost in Wonder, Love and Praise” the Crescent Choral Society features Men-delssohn’s setting of Psalm 42 and Vaughan Williams’ Five Mystical Songs. Crescent Avenue Presbyterian Church 716 Watchung Avenue, Plainfield 2:00 pm $20 & $30 (908) 756-2468 www.crescentconcerts.org

4/22/2012 Rahway Valley Jerseyaires presents “Music Makes Our World Go ‘Round” the annual show: a display of Barbershop Harmony performed by the Rahway Val-ley Jerseyaires and various guest. Union County Performing Arts Center 1601 Irving Street, Rahway 2:30 pm $20 General & $30 Premium (908) 756-2468 www.crescentconcerts.org

4/28/2012 Rahway Public Library presents Café Music Series featuring Karickter - jazz with female vocals & guitar by due Karen and Rick Pasek. Rahway Public Library 2 City Hall Plz, Rahway 2:00 - 4:00 pm Call for Further Information (732) 340-1551 x212

4/28/2012 Union County Performing Arts Center presents Wayne Newton. Union County Performing Arts Center 1601 Irving Street, Rahway 8:00 pm $125, $85, $67.50 & $49 (732) 499-8226 www.ucpac.org

4/28/2012 Plainfield Symphony presents “Mahler in Song and Symphony ” featuring Conductor: Charles Prince Soloist: Lisa Daltirus . Crescent Avenue Presbyterian Church 716 Watchung Avenue, Plainfield 8 pm Reserved $45; General Admission $25; Seniors/Students $15; Children 12 and under free (908) 561-5140 www.plainfieldsymphony.org/

5/12/2012 Salem Roadhouse Cafe presents “Christine Santelli” original blues/pop. Salem Roadhouse Cafe Townley Presbyterian Church 829 Salem Road, Union 7:30 pm—Doors open $15 General, $10 Student www.roadhousecafe.org

5/16/2012 Union County out of County The Madrigal Singers presents “Sweet Love Doth Now Invite” Renaissance Music from England and Italy. Raritan Valley Community College North Branch 8:00 pm $15

5/18/2012 Union County Performing Arts Center presents An Evening with Leon Redbone. Union County Performing Arts Center The Loft 1601 Irving Street, Rahway 8:00 pm $27 (732) 499-8226 www.ucpac.org

5/19/2012 Rahway Public Library presents Café Music Series featuring Circle Around the Sun - Jay Wilensky, Marie Trontel, Chris Bukata; an electric mix of acous-tic folk songs.. Rahway Public Library 2 City Hall Plz, Rahway 2:00 - 4:00 pm Call for Further Information (732) 340-1551 x212

5/20/2012 Summit Symphony presents Young Artist Concert with audition winners Zachary Mowitz, cello; Amy Zhang, violin; & Kelly Lianf, cello. Summit High School 125 Kent Place Blvd, Summit 3:00 pm $TBA (908) 464-7215 summitsymphonynj.org

5/20/2012 Crescent Concerts presents “A Surprise” the Crescent Singers’ year end concert. Something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue... Crescent Avenue Presbyterian Church 716 Watchung Avenue, Plainfield 3:00 pm $20 General; $15 Seniors; $5 Students (908) 756-2468 www.crescentconcerts.org

5/20/2012 Westfield Symphony Orchestra presents “Simple Gifts” featuring Beethoven - Mass in C, Copland - Old American Folk Songs, & Copland - Appalachian Spring. The Presbyterian Church in Westfield 140 Mountain Avenue, Westfield 7:00 pm $75, $55, $44 & $25 (908) 232-9400 www.westfieldsymphony.org

5/20/2012 The Madrigal Singers presents “Sweet Love Doth Now Invite” Renaissance Music from England and Italy. First United Methodist Church 1 East Broad Street, Westfield 4:00 pm $15

6/2/2012 Rahway Public Library presents Café Music Series featuring Roia Rafieyan - acoustic guitar and vocals; music in the vocal styling of Carole king & Joni Mitchell. Rahway Public Library 2 City Hall Plz, Rahway 2:00 - 4:00 pm Call for Further Information (732) 340-1551 x212

6/9/2012 Salem Roadhouse Cafe presents “Paul Gargiullo” original classic guitar rock. Salem Roadhouse Cafe Townley Presbyterian Church 829 Salem Road, Union 7:30 pm—Doors open $15 General, $10 Student www.roadhousecafe.org

6/28/2012 Union County Performing Arts Center presents An Evening with Dave Mason: Acoustic performing his greatest hits! Union County Performing Arts Center The Loft 1601 Irving Street, Rahway 8:00 pm $79.50, $39.50. $29.50 & $26.50 (732) 499-8226 www.ucpac.org

6/30/2012 Rahway Public Library presents Café Music Series featuring Mindy Schmitt - guitar and vocals; playing original music with a Indie folk rock flavor & hints of blues and contemporary bluegrass. Rahway Public Library 2 City Hall Plz, Rahway 2:00 - 4:00 pm Call for Further Information (732) 340-1551 x212

7/14/2012 Salem Roadhouse Cafe presents “Stephen Fuller” Jazz featuring the deep baritone vocals of Stephens unique vocals. Salem Roadhouse Cafe Townley Presbyterian Church 829 Salem Road, Union 7:30 pm—Doors open $15 General, $10 Student www.roadhousecafe.org

8/11/2012 Salem Roadhouse Cafe presents “”Madame” Pat Tandy” Jazz as only “Madame” Pat can deliver. Salem Roadhouse Cafe Townley Presbyterian Church 829 Salem Road, Union 7:30 pm—Doors open $15 General, $10 Student www.roadhousecafe.org

9/8/2012 Salem Roadhouse Cafe presents “Art Lillard Quartet” Jazz instrumentals featuring Art’s original composi-tions. Salem Roadhouse Cafe Townley Presbyterian Church 829 Salem Road, Union 7:30 pm—Doors open $15 General, $10 Student www.roadhousecafe.org

10/13/2012 Salem Roadhouse Cafe presents “New Tricks/Mike Zuko” new tricks, playing rock classics with energy and Mike Zuko perform his original pop/rock style tunes.. Salem Roadhouse Cafe Townley Presbyterian Church 829 Salem Road, Union 7:30 pm—Doors open $15 General, $10 Student www.roadhousecafe.org

5/5/2012 Union County Performing Arts Center & NJ Ballet presents New Jersey Ballet’s Ballet with a Latin Beat II: Celebrate Cinco de Mayo Union County Performing Arts Center 1601 Irving Street, Rahway 8:00 pm Price: $37, $32, $27 & $22 (732) 499-8226 www.ucpac.org

5/6/2012 Union County Performing Arts Center & NJ Ballet presents New Jersey Ballet’s Sleeping Beauty. Union County Performing Arts Center 1601 Irving Street, Rahway 3:00 pm Price: $22 & $15 (732) 499-8226 www.ucpac.org

3/30/2012 - 7:30 pm 3/31/2012 - 7:30 pm 4/1/2012 - 2:00 pm Rahway High School presents “42nd Street” a Song and Dance Extravaganza Union County Performing Arts Center 1601 Irving Street, Rahway Box Office (732) 396-1100 www.ucpac.org $12 Adults, $8 Students

5/5/2012 - 8 pm 5/12/2012 - 8 pm 5/13/2012 - 3 pm 5/18/2012 - 8 pm 5/19/2012 - 8 pm Westfield Community Players presents “Don’t Dress for Dinner” by Marc Camoletti. Westfield Community Players 1000 North Avenue West, Westfield Box Office (24 Hour Ticket Tape): (908) 232-1221 Theater Office: (908) 232-9568 $20.00 5/13: Students $10.00

5/12/2012 Union County Performing Arts Center presents Cirque Le Masque. Union County Performing Arts Center 1601 Irving Street, Rahway 8:00 pm Price: $46, $36 & $28 (732) 499-8226 www.ucpac.org

5/18/2012 - 8 pm 5/19/2012 - 8 pm 5/20/2012 - 2 pm 5/25/2012 - 8 pm 5/26/2012 - 8 pm 5/27/2012 - 2 pm 6/1/2012 - 8 pm 6/2/2012 - 8 pm Union County Performing Arts Center presents Alliance Rep.’s production of “U.S. Drag” written by Gina Gionfriddo. Union County Performing Arts Center The Loft 1601 Irving Street, Rahway $22 General, $17 Students & Seniors

6/9/2012 Westfield Community Players presents “5th Annual Talent Showcase”. Westfield Community Players 1000 North Avenue West, Westfield Box Office (24 Hour Ticket Tape): (908) 232-1221 Theater Office: (908) 232-9568 $20.00 General; $10.00 Children under 12

April 2012 Historical Society of Plainfield presents an 1853 painting entitled “pilgrim’s Daughter” by Emanuel Leutze. Drake House Museum Harberger Library 602 West Front Street, Plainfield 908-755-5831 www.drakehousemuseum.tripod.com

4/1/2012 Miller-Cory House Museum presents Celebrate the Season with Spring Cookie Decorating. Miller-Cory House Museum 614 Mountain Ave., Westfield 909-232-1776 2:00 - 4 :00 pm $3.00 Adults; $1.00 Students; Free Children under 4

4/7/2012 Liberty Hall Museum presents Annual Easter Egg Hunt: children will explore the grounds of Liberty Hall searching for plastic eggs hidden through the landscape and a surprise visit from the Easter Bunny. Liberty Hall Museum at Kean University 1003 Morris Ave., Union 908-527-0400 $8.00 for a child & Adult; $5.00 for all additional children; $4.00 for all additional adults

4/14/2012 Liberty Hall Museum presents The Girls of Liberty Hall—Children’s Afternoon Tea & Fashion Show: guest will be treated to a luncheon of scones, breads, finger sandwiches, sweet treats, lemonade, iced tea and sherbet punch while watching a fashion show of reproduction historic children’s clothing from colonial times through the early 20th century. Liberty Hall Museum at Kean University 1003 Morris Ave., Union 908-527-0400 $25.00 per person

4/15/2012 Miller-Cory House Museum presents The Art of Ancient Rubbings. Miller-Cory House Museum 614 Mountain Ave., Westfield 909-232-1776 2:00 - 4 :00 pm $3.00 Adults; $1.00 Students; Free Children under 4

4/22/2012 Miller-Cory House Museum presents Annual Sheep-to-Shawl Festival. Miller-Cory House Museum 614 Mountain Ave., Westfield 909-232-1776 1:00 - 4 :00 pm $3.00 Adults; $1.00 Students; Free Children under 4

4/22/2012 Visual Arts Center of New Jersey presents For Art’s Sake Open House: art-making activities for people of all ages, music, and dance performances, kid friendly fare and a 50-50 raffle. Visual Art Center of New Jersey 68 Elm St., Summit 908-273-9121 12 noon - 4:00 pm Free

4/29/2012 Miller-Cory House Museum presents The New Jersey Devil and Other Tall Tails. Miller-Cory House Museum 614 Mountain Ave., Westfield 909-232-1776 2:00 - 4 :00 pm $3.00 Adults; $1.00 Students; Free Children under 4

5/6/2012 Miller-Cory House Museum presents Open for House Tours. Miller-Cory House Museum 614 Mountain Ave., Westfield 909-232-1776 2:00 - 4 :00 pm $3.00 Adults; $1.00 Students; Free Children under 4

5/20/2012 Miller-Cory House Museum presents “Cleanliness is in the Mind of the Beholder”. Miller-Cory House Museum 614 Mountain Ave., Westfield 909-232-1776 2:00 - 4 :00 pm $3.00 Adults; $1.00 Students; Free Children under 4

5/26/2012 Miller-Cory House Museum presents Aunt Carrie’s Attic Sale (rain date 5/27/2012). Miller-Cory House Museum 614 Mountain Ave., Westfield 909-232-1776 9:00 am - 2 :00 pm

June 2012 Historical Society of Plainfield presents a ceremonial eagle artifact dating from 1800 which had been on dis-play at City Hall in New York City in 1810. Drake House Museum 2nd Floor 602 West Front Street, Plainfield 908-755-5831 www.drakehousemuseum.tripod.com

6/3/2012 Miller-Cory House Museum presents Mott’s Artillery Encampment. Miller-Cory House Museum 614 Mountain Ave., Westfield 909-232-1776 2:00 - 4 :00 pm $3.00 Adults; $1.00 Students; Free Children under 4

6/10/2012 Miller-Cory House Museum presents Message in a Bottle. Miller-Cory House Museum 614 Mountain Ave., Westfield 909-232-1776 2:00 - 4 :00 pm $3.00 Adults; $1.00 Students; Free Children under 4

Union County We’re Connected to You!

A service of the Board of Chosen Freeholders

Union County Board of Chosen Freeholders

Union County Office of Cultural & Heritage Affairs, Department of Parks and Community Renewal 633 Pearl Street, Elizabeth, NJ 07202 Phone: (908) 558-2550 Fax: (908) 352-3513 NJ Relay Users: 711

Website: www.ucnj.org/cultural Email: culturalinfo@ucnj.org

Vernell Wright

Daniel P. Sullivan

Deborah P. Scanlon

Bette Jane Kowalski

Mohamed S. Jalloh

Angel G. Estrada

Linda Carter Vice Chairman

Alexander Mirabella Chairman

Christopher Hudak

Alfred J. Faella, County Manager James Pellettiere, Clerk of the Board

Ron Zuber, Director, Department of Parks and Community Renewal

Union County Office of Cultural & Heritage Affairs Located at St. John’s Parsonage

633 Pearl Street, Elizabeth, NJ 07202 Along the Elizabeth River Trail Thomas Leonard, Calendar Editor