Scotch Plains Public Library

<a href="https://scotlib.events.mylibrary.digital/event?id=344380" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">The Afternoon Book Club </a>&nbsp;will meet on Tuesday, May 19th at 1:00pm in the downstairs meeting room of the Scotch Plains Public Library.They will be discussing the book The Cemetery of Untold Stories by Julia Alvarez.&nbsp; No registration is needed - feel free to just drop in.&nbsp;

Local Event: Afternoon Book Club at the Library

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Afternoon Book Club at the Library

The Afternoon Book Club  will meet on Tuesday, May 19th at 1:00pm in the downstairs meeting room of the Scotch Plains Public...

Join us via the Scotch Plains Public Library on Tuesday, May 19th at 2:00pm for an online talk with author Nir Eyal, speaking about his new book Beyond Belief.
In Beyond Belief, bestselling author Nir Eyal reveals how the hidden assumptions you carry shape what you see, how you feel, and what you do—and how to replace them with beliefs that unlock your true potential.
Grounded in neuroscience, psychology, and unforgettable case studies, Eyal introduces the Three Powers of Belief: Attention, Anticipation, and Agency. Mastering these powers transforms how you see challenges, feel about the future, and act when it matters most.

<a href="https://scotlib.events.mylibrary.digital/event?id=343807" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Register now</a> to learn more about how we can unlock our true potential using the techniques from Beyond Belief by Nir Eyal.
This is an online event! Please attend using your internet connected computer or mobile device. The Zoom link will be delivered to your email inbox before the event.&nbsp; For more information go to <a href="https://www.scotlib.org" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">www.scotchplainslibrary.org</a> , email:&nbsp; library@scotchplainslibrary.org, or call (908) 322-5007 x 204. The Scotch Plains Public Library is located at 1927 Bartle Avenue.&nbsp;

Local Event: Virtual Author Talk with Nir Eyal on his new book Beyond Belief

Virtual Author Talk with Nir Eyal on his new...

Join us via the Scotch Plains Public Library on Tuesday, May 19th at 2:00pm for an online talk with author Nir Eyal, speaking...

Virtual Author Talk with Nir Eyal on his new book Beyond Belief

Join us on Wednesday May 27th at 7:oopm for this month's evening book club, where we will be discussing the book Rules for Visiting by Jessica Francis Kane.&nbsp;No registration is necessary, so feel free to drop in.&nbsp; New members are always welcome!

Local Event: Evening Book Club at the Scotch Plains Library

Evening Book Club at the Scotch Plains Library

Join us on Wednesday May 27th at 7:oopm for this month's evening book club, where we will be discussing the book Rules for...

Join us on Thursday, May 28th at 7:00pm at the Scotch Plains Public Library to watch the film “The Buzz on Native Plants” that follows passionate gardeners who are making a difference in how climate change affects our communities. Join in to experience this award-winning documentary that delves into the relationship between native plants and pollinators and how the purposeful planting of native plants can support and benefit our ecosystem. &nbsp;See how a few small acts of planting with native plants can make a huge difference in flooding, erosion, drought, and wildlife habitats.
This screening is co-sponsored by the Library and the <a href="https://scotchplainsgardenclub.com/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Scotch Plains Garden Club, </a>a diverse group of men and women coming together with a mission to beautify Scotch Plains.
Please log in with your library card number and PIN to reserve your place at this event. You may also<a href="https://scotlib.events.mylibrary.digital/event?id=350837" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank"> register</a> as a guest with your email, or by phone or at the Library. 
For more information or to register, go to www.scotchplainslibrary.org, email library@scotchplainslibrary.org or call (908) 322-5007 x 204. The Scotch Plains Public Library is located at 1927 Bartle Avenue.&nbsp;

Local Event: Film at the Library: The Buzz on Native Plants

Film at the Library: The Buzz on Native Plants

Join us on Thursday, May 28th at 7:00pm at the Scotch Plains Public Library to watch the film “The Buzz on Native Plants” that...

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Bethel Baptist Church

Experience a day full of praise and power featuring gospel choirs, soloists, praise teams, and dancers. Admission is free with light refreshments provided, though free-will offerings are appreciated for this inspiring community event hosted by Pastor Kevin Clark.

Local Event: 1st Annual Gospel Music Showcase

1st Annual Gospel Music Showcase

Experience a day full of praise and power featuring gospel choirs, soloists, praise teams, and dancers. Admission is free with...

Willow Grove Presbyterian Church

Enjoy a free concert featuring the Chinese American Music Ensemble, followed by an international dinner to raise funds for local food banks. Dinner tickets are $14 for ages 13 and up, $7 for children ages 6 to 11, and free for children under 6. Please visit our website for more details.

Local Event: International Concert & Dinner

International Concert & Dinner

Enjoy a free concert featuring the Chinese American Music Ensemble, followed by an international dinner to raise funds for...

Experience a diverse cultural celebration featuring the Chinese American Music Ensemble conducted by Shuang Guo, Tibetan dance by Jenna Hu, and a solo performance by pianist Paul Didario. Following the free concert, enjoy an International Dinner with ticket proceeds benefiting the Community Food Bank of NJ and Presbyterian Disaster Assistance.

Local Event: International Concert

International Concert

Experience a diverse cultural celebration featuring the Chinese American Music Ensemble conducted by Shuang Guo, Tibetan dance...

St. Andrew Roman Catholic Church

The Woodbridge Community Choir presents its 2026 Spring concert, Where the Light Begins.&nbsp;The program includes uplifting choral selections in various genres built around a theme of unity, caring, and positivity.We'll have a 50-50 raffle and reception with light refreshments following the concert.No admission to attend, though the choir will be collecting freewill donations at the door. Suggested donation is $10 or as your means will allow; your generosity is greatly appreciated!

Local Event: Where the Light Begins: Woodbridge Community Choir Spring Concert

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Where the Light Begins: Woodbridge Community...

The Woodbridge Community Choir presents its 2026 Spring concert, Where the Light Begins. The program includes uplifting choral...

Where the Light Begins: Woodbridge Community Choir Spring Concert

St Paul's Episcopal Church

Steeple Concerts at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Westfield is honored and delighted to invite the general, music-loving public to a long-awaited, live performance of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart’s masterful Great Mass in C-minor.&nbsp;&nbsp;On Sunday, May 17, at 5 PM, performed with full chorus and orchestra, this year’s Masterworks tribute to Mozart’s genius will conclude the 2025-2026 Steeple Concerts season.
St. Paul’s is located at 414 E. Broad Street (near Euclid Avenue) in Westfield, NJ.&nbsp; Tickets, priced at $40 for adults and $20 for students, may be purchased online at <a href="https://steepleconcerts.org/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">steepleconcerts.org</a> or on May 17 at the concert door.&nbsp; Free concert parking is available in the St. Paul’s parking lot off of Euclid Avenue or on St. Paul’s Street next to the church.&nbsp; Following the event, concert attendees are invited to a lavish reception in the church’s Hamersley Hall, where they can meet and greet concert soloists, chorus singers, and members of the professional orchestra. 
 
Mozart (1756-1791) composed his Grossemesse (K. 427) in 1782-83, age 26, when he had moved from Vienna to Salzburg.&nbsp; This move came shortly after his marriage to Maria Costanze Weber (1742-1842), the Austrian singer, businesswoman, and beloved wife who managed Mozart’s legacy after his untimely death in 1791.&nbsp; The Great Mass was possibly “written as a votive offering” to that beloved wife. (Letter to Mozart’s father, Jan 4, 1783).
Though never completed, the Great Mass is considered one of Mozart’s finest, most beautiful works. The work presents on a much grander and more ambitious scale than the 15 settings Mozart had first laid out for it. With coloratura soloist Constanze singing the Soprano 1 parts, the Mass premiered in Salzburg (1783) with only the Kyrie, Gloria, Sanctus, and Benedictus completed.&nbsp; The Mass remains unfinished and will be performed as composed by Mozart, with additional editorial orchestration of the incomplete sections. 
 
Masterworks conductor Mark Hyczko, St. Paul’s celebrated Music Director and organist, notes that, “This Masterworks concert tribute to Mozart brings together a chorus of more than fifty voices, made up of singers from both our St. Paul’s Choir and local Westfield-area communities, together with a full orchestra of professional players, many from the New Jersey Symphony Orchestra.&nbsp; ”Mr. Hyczko adds that, “We look forward to presenting soprano Nadine Robinson, mezzo-soprano Cornelia Lotito, tenor Jeremy Blossey, and bass Charles Schneider as our distinguished Mozart Mass soloists.” 
 
Please join us on Sunday, May 17 at 5 PM, in an inspired church setting, to celebrate the genius of Mozart with these outstanding voices and orchestra players.

Local Event: Mozart’s Great C-minor Mass is Masterworks finalé on Sunday, April 17 in Westfield.

Mozart’s Great C-minor Mass is Masterworks...

Steeple Concerts at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Westfield is honored and delighted to invite the general, music-loving...

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Mozart’s Great C-minor Mass is Masterworks finalé on Sunday, April 17 in Westfield.