Prepping for Edinburgh this summer

By Ron Leir  Observer Correspondent  KEARNY –  A Kearny bonnie lass is looking forward to a very special…

Kearny’s Tom Schnauz back on small screen
with ‘Better Call Saul’

By Kevin Canessa Jr. Observer Correspondent Had an email exchange the other day with Kearny native…

‘Sleeping Beauty’at W.H.A.T.

The West Hudson Arts Theater Company (W.H.A.T.), 65 Oakwood Ave., Kearny, continues its run of family theater stage performances with Disney’s “Sleeping…

Teenager Tayla Grace prepares for big time in music world

By Kevin Canessa Jr. Observer Correspondent  Sometimes, when 17-yearolds sing, it’s nice — but there’s only so much…

Pooches on parade in Arlington Park

By Kevin Canessa Jr.  Observer Correspondent  KEARNY –  A lot of towns — including some locally —…

Who’s who of Kearny ‘celebs’ in ‘Tribute to Old Time Radio’

By Kevin Canessa Jr.  Observer Correspondent  KEARNY –  Most Kearny residents are quite used to seeing Mayor Alberto…

Netflix has made watching TV unnecessary and frustrating

By Kevin Canessa Jr.  Observer Correspondent  So you’ve got to wait a while before you can watch your…

Learn ‘How to Get Away With Murder’ Thursday nights on ABC

By Kevin Canessa Jr.  Observer Correspondent  If you’ve been a fan of “Grey’s Anatomy” at any point during…

‘West Wing’ fans rejoice: ‘Madam Secretary’ will bring you your politics fix

By Kevin Canessa Jr. Observer Correspondent  Fans of “The West Wing” can finally rejoice. After seven years without…

Dino Costa coming to you live, online, from his Western digs

By Kevin Canessa Jr.  Observer Correspondent  CHEYENNE, Wyo. — Glenn Beck did it when he had had…

Williams’ death reminds us success is no defense against depression

By Kevin Canessa Jr.  Observer Correspondent  Some of the comments were disturbing and beyond ignorant. “But he was…

See ‘On the Town’ on Broadway

By Kevin Canessa Jr. Observer Correspondent  LYNDHURST — If you’re one of the many people who love…

‘Happy Valley’ New Netflix police show will leave you wanting more

By Kevin Canessa Jr.  Observer Correspondent  Whenever Netflix releases new shows, they always put a little tag under the…

Kearny band ‘A Midnight Tragedy’ has its eyes set on big goals

By Kevin Canessa Jr.  Observer Correspondent  KEARNY —  You’d almost think that a kid who grew up in…

‘Polarized’ impossible to put down after picking it up

By Ryan Sloane Observer Correspondent  With some summer night’s heat so oppressive you don’t want to venture outside, there’s…

‘The Hunt With John Walsh’ on CNN is already paying off

By Kevin Canessa Jr.  Observer Correspondent  John Walsh lived every parent’s nightmare back in 1981, when his then…

New twist to ‘The Addams Family,’ performed by Teen Drama, at W.H.A.T.

  By Kevin Canessa Jr.  Observer Correspondent  KEARNY–  There’s no doubt you’ve likely seen “The Addams Family” at…

W.H.A.T. presents ‘The Addams Family’ July 30-Aug. 2, including preview tonight at Angry Coffee Bean

KEARNY — Teen Drama, a theater company for teens celebrating its fifth anniversary this summer, in…

‘House, M.D.’ meets ‘Royal Pains’ in new USA drama ‘Rush’

By Kevin Canessa Jr. Observer Correspondent  Take the pill-popping Dr. Gregory House, from “House, M.D.,” and combine him with…

‘Jersey Boys’ … on stage & screen

By Kevin Canessa Jr. Observer Correspondent  NEW YORK CITY –  For nearly nine years, “Jersey Boys” has…

Canadian imports, especially ‘Rookie Blue,’ are keeping summers free of repeat TV

By Kevin Canessa Jr. Observer Correspondent If you’re reading this, chances are you’re a fan of good television.…

‘Rectify’ explores life after prison

By Kevin Canessa Jr. Observer Correspondent  Imagine what it must be like knowing you’re innocent of a crime.…

It’s dinner, music & comedy … and much more, at Whiskey Cafe

By Kevin Canessa Jr.  Observer Correspondent  LYNDHURST –  If you’re looking for a New York City-like night…

W.H.A.T. is going on in the arts scene in West Hudson? ‘The Fantasticks’ is, for starters

By Kevin Canessa Jr. Observer Correspondent KEARNY –  While West Hudson County hasn’t quite been noted for being…

Jack Bauer returns in new version of ‘24’

By Kevin Canessa Jr. Observer Correspondent  There’s no question that when “24” went off the air after eight…

From Kearny to Hollywood: How Thomas Schnauz made it big on the small screen

By Kevin Canessa Jr. Observer Correspondent If you’re a fan of “Breaking Bad” — and let’s face it,…

‘Law & Order UK’ brings twists that couldn’t work in the USA

  By Kevin Canessa Jr. Observer Correspondent  If you’re a fan of the “Law and Order” series…

Walker’s potential realized in ‘Brick Mansions’

    By Anthony J. Machcinski  Observer Correspondent  Sometimes you just don’t know what you have until it’s…

Jersey Sound plays Whiskey Cafe Saturday

By Anthony J. Machcinski  Observer Correspondent  Using decades of experience gained in prior bands, Jersey Sound has become one…

Killing Horse label marks 4th anniversary

    By Anthony J. Machcinski Observer Correspondent  Since 2010, a great deal of things have changed in the…