By Karen Zautyk Observer Correspondent KEARNY – Anyone who has ever been involved in live theater knows that it takes an inordinate amount of effort and energy — and time — to stage even an amateur production. There are weeks to months of preparation involving learning lines, rehearsals with director and cast, plus the [...]
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Arlington Jewelers: a ‘gem’ of a business
December 19th, 2012 
admin Arlington Jewelers has a motto: “You’ll be singing a happy tune when you shop with a gem of a jeweler.” And in this case, that could be literally. You might be inclined to vocalize if proprietor Richard Donato sits down to play the gleaming grand piano that graces the shop. (More about this later.) [...]
He was Belleville’s beloved ‘Music Man’
December 5th, 2012 admin By Ron Leir Observer Correspondent BELLEVILLE – It was Belleville’s version of “Mr. Holland’s Opus.” On Nov. 19 an overflow crowd – mostly alumni who came from all over the U.S. – filled the Connie Francis Theatre at Belleville High School (BHS) to present a moving tribute to a beloved music teacher and friend. [...]
The wonderful world of ‘What if?’
November 28th, 2012 admin By Karen Zautyk Observer Correspondent Can you imagine plaid flowers? This is not a rhetorical question. Think about it. What tartan would you choose and why? Can you imagine a rainbow kangaroo or a candy-striped zebra? These and other questions are posed in a delightful new children’s book titled, naturally, “Can You Imagine Plaid [...]
Dinner and a movie? How about dinner and live theater!
November 14th, 2012 admin W.H.A.T. presents ‘Arsenic and Old Lace’ By Jennifer Vazquez Observer Correspondent WEST HUDSON – The West Hudson Arts and Theater Company is busy at it again! This time, W.H.A.T. is preparing for its first-ever dinner theater performance of “Arsenic and Old Lace” set to take place on Nov. 16 and 17. ‘“Arsenic and [...]
New Orleans meets South Beach right in Jersey
November 7th, 2012 admin By Jennifer Vazquez Observer Correspondent (Reprinted from last week’s storm edition) Sabor Latin Bistro, located at 8809 River Road, is a fantastic little gem right across the river from New York City. Though New York is known, among other things, for its abundance of great cuisine, you don’t have to travel across the Hudson [...]
‘War of the Worlds’: W.H.A.T. to put on a show out of this world!
October 24th, 2012 admin By Jennifer Vazquez Observer Correspondent KEARNY – You don’t have to be an actor or director to know that the few weeks leading up to a major production is “crunch” time –a critical period where rehearsals are scrutinized and all final elements of the performances are analyzed and perfected. This takes place in order [...]
In the Spotlight: Audition with Confidence
October 24th, 2012 admin So you say you want to audition for a show? ages, occupations and walks www. org, here in The emotion. Perhaps you recently had dinner with someone. It went well, but as you are leaving you realize you had some food stuck in your teeth that you know must have been noticed. Embarrassed! Using a [...]
Your guide to the best haunted house attractions
October 17th, 2012 admin By Jennifer Vazquez Observer Correspondent For many, the month of October signifies autumn for others baseball postseason. And, yet, for many, it’s the time of year when they can indulge in the macabre, frightful, unexplained and mysterious. For these month-long Halloween enthusiasts The Observer has compiled a list of must-see haunted houses! Since we [...]
