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Can Summit Fans Share the Stands?

Summit High School and State Championships seem to go hand in hand.  Many of those State Championships started with match-ups at Investors Bank Field, also known as Tatlock Field to old-time Hilltoppers. The stadium, the site of so many iconic Summit High sports moments, is getting a well deserved renovation. The project includes a replacement of […]

Parent of a teenager? Don’t miss this important talk at SHS

On Tuesday, February 7 at 7:00PM Katie Koestner will be at Summit High School discussing a sensitive and important topic every parent of a teenager – boy or girl – needs to know about. Katie Koestner was a freshman at William and Mary enjoying her first few weeks of college. One night, she went out […]

“Stair-Gazing” a must-see at Visual Arts Center

Stair-Gazing: Rhia Hurt  •  through March 17. Opening on Thursday, January 19 and running through March 17, the Visual Arts Center of New Jersey is debuting Stair-Gazing: Rhia Hurt, a site-specific art installation responding to the space in the Art Center’s main stairwell.  This unique and stunning installation is a must-see! Defying the conventional rectangular canvas, […]

A demented dentist, a greedy boss, a battered love interest…and a ferocious flower.

“LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS”  •  January 27-29 and February 3-4 Get ready for murderous mayhem from the famous ferocious flower of the Little Shop of Horrors!  The funny and the frightening come together for this musical favorite. The smash musical, “Little Shop of Horrors” has delighted theatregoers for more than 30 years. When floral assistant […]

Summit Kindergarten Registration

SUMMIT KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION  •  February 6 and 7 Registration for the 2017-18 Summit Public Schools Half-Day Kindergarten program, open to all Summit children who will be five years old on or before October 1, will take place February 6 – 7.  Registration packets are available by visiting summit.k12.nj.us, or in person at the Jefferson Primary Center, […]

Deer Management taking place in local parks

The County of Union is conducting a Deer Management program in seven parks to prevent the destruction of native park vegetation, minimize damage to residential landscaping, and reduce deer-related auto accidents. Officials stress that this not a sport hunt and that carefully selected hunters with a proficiency in marksmanship, sitting in elevated tree stands, are […]

PUT A LITTLE “SPARC” in your Saturday Night

SPARC’ling Evening of Song is an elegant evening of vocal performances from Summit High School Alumni and staff. For the past six years SPARC (Summit Performing Arts Resource Committee) has hosted this evening of musical entertainment that rivals a Broadway Cabaret show. Former SHS students who are continuing their studies and/or professional careers in music […]

Summit School Fine Arts Exhibit

SUMMIT SCHOOL DISTRICT FINE ARTS EXHIBITION Reception January 19 from 4:00PM through 6:00PM Exhibit Open from January 19 through March 9 Don’t miss this exhibition featuring the artwork of Summit Public Schools Fine, Performing and Practical Arts Departments (Grades 1 through 12). Work will be on display from January 19 through March 9 at the Bouras Art […]

DOWNTOWN SUMMIT for last minute shopping!

Summit Downtown Inc. (SDI) just made your last minute holiday shopping a breeze with incredible gift suggestions for everyone on your list! For The Fashionista on your “nice” list  Think Willow St., Miss Juli’s Boutique and DorL’Dor. For The Foodie Sweets from Brownie Points Bakery or a gift card to the song-to-be-opened Summit House. For The Glamorous You know […]

Kids Will Love These Holiday Camps…and so will you!

WINTER BREAK ART MINI-SESSIONS AND CAMPS December 26 through 29 Visual Arts Center Of New Jersey, Elm Street, Summit The Visual Arts Center of New Jersey will be hosting a four-day art class for adults, teens and kids to be held over the winter holiday break. Sign-up today for a super-condensed mini-session and get a […]