Submitted by Somerset County Freeholders. Do you know an individual or organization that demonstrates exemplary leadership and dedication to the fine and performing arts in Somerset County? If so, Freeholder Brian D. Levine invites you to nominate them for the Somerset County Cultural and Heritage Commission’s 2017 Excellence in the Arts Awards. The deadline is Friday, March 3. Don’t Miss …
Read More »
The house was packed Jan. 20 for the opening night of the annual FHS vocal students’ Winter Cabaret. The annual Franklin High School Choir Winter Cabaret opened Jan. 20, featuring the voices of 22 students and their vocal teacher. Don’t Miss Out! No other media outlet covering Franklin Township brings you the depth of information presented by the Franklin Reporter …
Read More »
The annual Franklin High School Winter Cabaret scholarship fundraiser is set for Jan. 20 and 21 in the high school cafeteria. Performances begin at 7:30 p.m. both days. Don’t Miss Out! No other media outlet covering Franklin Township brings you the depth of information presented by the Franklin Reporter & Advocate. Period. We are the only truly independent media serving …
Read More »
Suzzanne Douglas portrays Kendra Ellis-Connor in “American Son,” presented in February at the George Street Playhouse. Photo: George Street Playhouse. An award-winning play dealing with race and the law will be presented by George Street playhouse, and will be preceded with a special event in January. Don’t Miss Out! No other media outlet covering Franklin Township brings you the depth …
Read More »
Dante Hoagland, a 13-year-old township resident, will portray a young Michael Bivins later this month in the BET production of “The New Edition Story.” Dante Hoagland has come a long way since voicing the letter “U” on Sesame Street. Don’t Miss Out! No other media outlet covering Franklin Township brings you the depth of information presented by the Franklin Reporter …
Read More »
Modern Motion Dance School will present “Scrooge – All Jazzed Up” from 2-3 p.m. Dec. 17 at Franklin Middle School, 415 Francis St. The show features students ranging in age from 3 to 15 years, performing ballet, tap, jazz and hip hop to portray Ebenezer Scrooge and his life-altering journey one Christmas Eve night. The story of Scrooge follows Ebenezer Scrooge, a greedy businessman …
Read More »
Villagers Theatre, 475 Demott Lane, Somerset, is continuing its Yellow Brick Road fundraising efforts with two special programs in October. Filling in the Blanks, a new play written and directed by Khy Garner, runs from October 7 to 9. Shows are 8 p.m. on Friday and Saturday and 2 p.m. on Sunday with tickets at $15. Don’t Miss Out! No …
Read More »
Taehoon “Ted” Kwalk nest to some of his artwork at the Franklin Township Cultural Arts Commission art gallery. As a boy growing up in Korea, Taehoon “Ted” Kwalk was repeatedly told by his teachers that he had a natural talent for drawing and painting. Don’t Miss Out! No other media outlet covering Franklin Township brings you the depth of information …
Read More »
Franklin High School alumni appearing in “Financial Slavery” include, front row, left to right: Toni Kwadzogah and Alyea Pierce; back row, left to right: Ashley Krushinski, Frederick Philp, Rafael Lozada and Akash Jilla. Photo: Michael Pinnix. A theater troupe founded by Franklin High School alumni is about to get some major exposure. Don’t Miss Out! No other media outlet covering …
Read More »
Donald Trump donated $250 each for this seat and a seat named for his then-wife Ivana during the Villagers’ Theatre 1987 capital fundraising campaign. A $500 donation made by Donald Trump to the Villagers Theatre during a 1987 fundraising campaign has garnered some national attention in the form of a July 13 Washington Post story. Don’t Miss Out! No other media …
Read More »
The Franklin Reporter & Advocate Eight Villages, One Community
