Maria Bucci

Union County

New York City Metropolitan Area

New Providence-Berkeley Heights

New Jersey

Westfield

Springfield

Summit

Scotch Plains-Fanwood

Cranford

Clark-Garwood

Morris County

Chatham

Essex County

Millburn-Short Hills

Somerset County

Watchung-Green Brook

Maplewood

Edison Intermediate School

The Union Chinese School (UCS) in Westfield is a nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting Chinese language and culture for the past 47 years. We specialize in teaching Chinese as a Second Language, offering a welcoming and supportive environment for learners of all backgrounds.
📍 Open House Dates: Saturday, May 2 &amp; May 9 9:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Location: Thomas Alva Edison Intermediate School 800 Rahway Avenue, Westfield, NJ
🎉 What to Expect:
<ul><li>Free Trial Mandarin Class for new families</li><li>Meet our passionate teachers and staff</li><li>Tour our classrooms and see students in action</li><li>Learn about our curriculum and cultural programs</li></ul>
🧒 We welcome students starting at 4 years old and offer a variety of enriching classes, including:
<ul><li>Mandarin Language</li><li>Traditional Chinese Arts – Chinese chess, Chinese dance, Multi Media Crafts</li></ul>
🌟 At UCS, our students don’t just learn the language—they live the culture. During our Chinese New Year celebration in February, students performed Chinese dance, Shadow Play, and even a musical in Chinese (see photos on our website!).
Join our diverse and vibrant community committed to building cultural connections and lifelong learning.
📩 For more information, contact Principal Airu Chen at <a href="https://null/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">ucsnjp@gmail.com</a> 🌐 Visit us online at <a target="_blank" href="https://www.unionchineseschool.org/" rel="nofollow noopener">www.unionchineseschool.org</a>
We can’t wait to meet you!

Local Event: Discover the Union Chinese School in Westfield – You're Invited to Our Open House!

Discover the Union Chinese School in Westfield...

The Union Chinese School (UCS) in Westfield is a nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting Chinese language and culture for...

Discover the Union Chinese School in Westfield – You're Invited to Our Open House!

Union County Celtic Festival Returns to Clark on May 2 The Union County Celtic Festival, “a celebration of music, heritage and community” will be held in Clark on May 2.The festival, which will be held at the Deutscher Club, will run from 10 a.m. until 7 p.m.Event organizers say the festival will “offer something for everyone, whether you have deep Celtic roots or simply love the rich traditions of Ireland, Scotland, Wales, and beyond.”The festival will feature Celtic musical performances by Callán, Ryan McCombe, and Nick Conte.Visitors can explore the heart of Celtic heritage with craft vendors and traditional dancing.There will be a dedicated children’s area and food will be available for purchase. The festival’s beer garden will provide “a spot to relax, enjoy a cold drink, and soak in the sounds of traditional and contemporary Celtic tunes while celebrating the enduring legacy of Celtic culture.”To purchase tickets to the event, which will be held rain or shine,&nbsp;please visit this link:https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/2026-union-county-celtic-festivalThe Deutscher Club is located at 787 Featherbed Lane.

Local Event: Union County Celtic Festival

Union County Celtic Festival

Union County Celtic Festival Returns to Clark on May 2 The Union County Celtic Festival, “a celebration of music, heritage and...

The Presbyterian Church in Westfield

Choral Art Society of New Jersey is busy preparing the second concert of its 2025–2026 season. The concert, The Mestre: History’s Classical Bridge from Rio to Vienna, explores musical connections between the familiar Austrian composers, Joseph Haydn (1732–1809) and Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756–1791), and the lesser-known Brazilian composer, José Maurício Nunes Garcia (1767–1830). The concert will take place on Sunday, May 3, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. at The Presbyterian Church in Westfield (140 Mountain Avenue, Westfield, NJ).&nbsp;
The concert repertoire includes Nunes Garcia’s Requiem, Haydn’s Kleine Orgelmesse (Little Organ Mass), and excerpts from two of Mozart’s operas, Così fan tutte and Die Zauberflöte.&nbsp;
Nunes Garcia, born in Rio de Janeiro to Afro-Brazilian parents, studied music from an early age. He was ordained a priest in 1792 and served as organist, conductor, composer, and music teacher at the Rio de Janeiro Cathedral. In 1816, he composed Requiem for the funeral of the Portuguese Queen Maria I, who died in Brazil after fleeing the Napoleonic invasion of her country. The composition is regarded as the most prominent requiem from the Americas and, while greatly influenced by Mozart’s Requiem, it is innovative and prolific in its own right.
Haydn’s Kleine Orgelmesse, composed circa 1775, is an intimate setting of the Mass, evoking the small chapel in Eisenstadt, Austria, where Haydn worked at the time. The chapel could only accommodate a small organ, a few string players, and a small chorus. The composition is also short in length, bowing to the desire of the nobility to spend less time in church. To ensure all parts of the Mass were covered, some movements require the chorus to sing different words simultaneously, a technique known as “telescoping.”
Mozart’s Così fan tutte, a comic opera composed with librettist Lorenzo da Ponte, premiered in 1790 in Vienna. The title translates to “So Do They All” but is sometimes referred to as “Women Are Like That.” The music, characteristic of Mozart’s later style, is complex and has great depth of feeling. Die Zauberflöte, or The Magic Flute, composed with librettist Emanuel Schikaneder, premiered in 1791 shortly before Mozart’s death. Inspired by the folk music of the time, the score expertly reflects the personalities of the opera’s main characters.&nbsp;
The May concert will be conducted by Choral Art Society of NJ’s music director, Seth Velez, and will feature the group’s accompanist, Carol Walker. The soprano soloist will be Choral Art Society of NJ’s own Linda Jo Smargiassi. She will be joined by mezzo soprano Mary Pat Finucane, tenor Kevin Ray, and bass George Baolin. A full orchestra will accompany the performance.
General Admission tickets are $35. A discounted ticket price of $30 is offered to seniors (65 and older) and students (18 and older) if purchased in advance of concert day. Youth under 18, Families First cardholders, and WIC recipients are admitted free. To purchase advance tickets for the May 3rd concert, visit <a href="https://www.casofnj.org/ticket" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">www.casofnj.org/ticket</a>.
Choral Art Society of New Jersey originated as The Suburban Symphony Chorus in 1962. Dedicated to the study and performance of the great choral masterpieces, the chorus performs works spanning many centuries and styles. It is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization whose members, with a variety of training and experience levels, share a common joy in singing and community. Visit <a href="https://www.casofnj.org" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">www.casofnj.org</a> for more information about the group or to donate.
This concert is made possible in part by funds from the Union County Office of Cultural &amp; Heritage Affairs, a partner of the New Jersey State Council on the Arts.

Local Event: Choral Art Society Concert - The Mestre: History's Classical Bridge from Rio to Vienna

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Choral Art Society of New Jersey is busy preparing the second concert of its 2025–2026 season. The concert, The Mestre:...

Choral Art Society Concert - The Mestre: History's Classical Bridge from Rio to Vienna

Galeria The Art Venue, 111 Quimby St, Westfield, NJ, 07090

We are pleased to invite you to the opening of&nbsp;Phoenix Rising – From silence, a new voice, a solo exhibition by Darío Scholis on May 9.
Darío is a distinctive artist who transforms everyday life into vivid and poetic visual narratives, expressed with remarkable sensitivity and depth. This exhibition brings together a refined selection of works that reflect more than 25 years of sustained creative practice and artistic exploration.
The evening will include light appetizers, good music, and a warm, welcoming atmosphere, an ideal space to gather, connect, and celebrate artistic talent together.
We would be delighted to welcome you.

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The Madison Hotel Morristown, NJ

Join the Center for Hope Hospice &amp; Palliative Care for their 3rd annual Monte Carlo Casino Night!&nbsp; We have an exciting night planned...but it won't be the same without you there!&nbsp; All proceeds benefit the patients and families of the Center for Hope!&nbsp; Join us for delicious food, an open bar, your favorite casino games, and some amazing prizes!

Local Event: Monte Carlo Casino Night

Monte Carlo Casino Night

Join the Center for Hope Hospice & Palliative Care for their 3rd annual Monte Carlo Casino Night!  We have an exciting night...

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<h4>PART&nbsp;OF THE PETER P. BLANCHARD III LECTURE SERIES</h4>
Generously Sponsored by Citizens Private WealthMay 17; 3 PM to 5 PM
With Janet Mavec, Author, Jewelry Designer, and Creator of Bird Haven Farm
In her inspiring talk, Janet will provide insight into the evolution of Bird Haven Farm, a historic 100-acre New Jersey farm she reimagined into a celebrated private garden that serves as the subject of her new book, Bird Haven Farm: The Story of an Original American Garden, highlighted by the stunning photography of Ngoc Minh Ngo. Janet, whose lifelong love of nature has also inspired her acclaimed jewelry designs, will explore the intersection of design, sustainability, and personal passion that defines Bird Haven Farm.
$30 members; $35 non-members
Book pre-order: $36

Local Event: The Making of Bird Haven Farm ~ Tales from the Terrain

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