‘Once on This Island’ coming to Kearny

  By Ron Leir Observer Correspondent KEARNY – Kearny High School will usher in spring by…

It’s never too early to start learning

  If you’re looking for a daycare center that offers more than mere babysitting– or plunking…

North Arlington’s Little Secret? The uncloaking of The Angry Coffee Bean

  By Laurie Perrone Observer Correspondent Upon walking into The Angry Coffee Bean Coffeehouse and Café…

They were up to the ‘Challenge’

  By Karen Zautyk Observer Correspondent KEARNY — If you are in need of a bit…

24 hours and presto! You get ‘Rent’

  By Karen Zautyk Observer Correspondent KEARNY — Anyone who has ever been involved in live…

Arlington Jewelers: a ‘gem’ of a business

  Arlington Jewelers has a motto: “You’ll be singing a happy tune when you shop with…

He was Belleville’s beloved ‘Music Man’

  By Ron Leir Observer Correspondent BELLEVILLE – It was Belleville’s version of “Mr. Holland’s Opus.”…

The wonderful world of ‘What if?’

  By Karen Zautyk Observer Correspondent Can you imagine plaid flowers? This is not a rhetorical…

Arsenic and Old Lace

Dinner and a movie? How about dinner and live theater!

W.H.A.T. presents ‘Arsenic and Old Lace’     By Jennifer Vazquez Observer Correspondent WEST HUDSON –…

New Orleans meets South Beach right in Jersey

  By Jennifer Vazquez Observer Correspondent (Reprinted from last week’s storm edition) Sabor Latin Bistro, located…

‘War of the Worlds’: W.H.A.T. to put on a show out of this world!

  By Jennifer Vazquez Observer Correspondent KEARNY — You don’t have to be an actor or…

In the Spotlight: Audition with Confidence

So you say you want to audition for a show? ages, occupations and walks www. org,…

Your guide to the best haunted house attractions

  By Jennifer Vazquez Observer Correspondent For many, the month of October signifies autumn for others…

‘Fuerzabruta’: a spectacle that puts your senses into overdrive

  By Jennifer Vazquez Observer Correspondent There are many who are theater enthusiasts — people who…

New Jersey group, The Cameos, performs at PNC

  By Jennifer Vazquez Observer Correspondent There are certain venues where not all artists get to…

26th annual Broadway Flea Market and Grand Auction takes center stage in NYC

  By Jennifer Vazquez Observer Correspondent The streets of the Big Apple were bustling with Broadway…

The world is her canvas: budding Belleville artist ready to make it big

      By Jennifer Vazquez Observer Correspondent BELLEVILLE – Vivid colors courtesy of dazzling brush…

Lyndhurst chef cooks up a storm in ‘Hell’s Kitchen’

    By Jeff Bahr Observer Correspondent Chef Justin Antiorio, 30, of Lyndhurst, has kept his…

Dancesation dazzles in Disney

  By Jennifer Vazquez Observer Contributor NUTLEY – Those who know dancers, are familiar with the…

Lyndhurst cook sizzles at/on Hell’s Kitchen

  By Jeff Bahr  LYNDHURST – The thing that struck me most during my recent meeting…

One-tank trips: Grounds for Sculpture

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Belweder: little Polish deli ‘round the corner

                    By Jeff Bahr Sometimes a jewel…

Grandmaster Marchetti: Pride of Kearny

  By Karen Zautyk Well, whaddya know? The pen really is mightier than the sword. Or…

One Tank Trips: Piermont, N.Y. – Too nice to be ignored

  By Jeff Bahr REBIRTH ON THE HUDSON Commuters crossing the Hudson on the Tappan Zee…

The ‘Cameos’ – far more than a cameo band

    By Anthony J. Machcinski Nutley residents will welcome one of their own, John Basilone,…

Hip oldsters continue to be a ‘hit” with fans

  By Anthony J. Machcinski  For six men in their 60s, the passion of performing in…

The brains behind the boom

  By Anthony J. Machcinski This week, millions of Americans will take to their local hillside…

Hot films for a hot summer

By Anthony J. Machcinski With the 90 degree temperatures our area experienced June 20-22, many people…

Local film puts watchers in the ‘Danger Zone’

  By Anthony J. Machcinski Imagine waking up in a totally white room while having no…