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A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, October 24, 2019 Page 19 Rocker Willie Nile to Perform at the JCC SCOTCH PLAINS – New York songwriters of the past thirty years” City-based rocker Willie Nile and his said The New Yorker. No Depression band will perform at the JCC of Cen- raved “Willie Nile’s artistic renais- tral New Jersey in Scotch Plains on sance continues unabated.” Saturday, November 2, at 8 p.m. His 2016 album World War Willie Singer/songwriter Brad Ray will open appeared on numerous year end top- the show. 10 lists. As American Songwriter said, Advance tickets are $30 and can be “Nile cranks up the volume and tears purchased at www.jccnj.org or by into these tunes with the same hunger, calling (908) 889-8800, ext. 253. The passion and exuberance he displays concert is part of the on-going Split in his legendary sweat-soaked shows.” Level Concert Se- World War Willie ries, which high- was voted “Album lights critically ac- Of The Year” by claimed singer- Twangville Maga- songwriters in a zine and the song uniquely intimate “Forever Wild” Christina M. Hinke for The Westfield Leader and The Times setting. was named THEM BONES...Things are getting spooky in Cranford with this house on Alden WHAT A WOOKIE...At the dog parade in Cranford Saturday, Victoria and her Street decorated with a variety of skeletons all with their own personalities. dog Chewy dress up as Star Wars personalities. The New York “Coolest Song In Times called Willie The World” by Nile “one of the Little Steven’s Un- most gifted singer- derground Garage. Area Halloween Activities Gomez’s Dynamite Model songwriters to In 2017, he re- emerge from the leased the criti- New York scene in cally acclaimed al- Railway at Town Hall years.” His album bum Positively Downtown Westfield Halloween WESTFIELD – Go see the model advance reservations are recom- Streets Of New Willie Nile Bob – Willie Nile train display at the Westfield Town mended. Tickets at the door will only York was hailed as Sings Bob Dylan. Festivities This Sunday Hall Community Room, 425 East be made available as space permits. “a platter for the ages” by UNCUT Mr. Nile has toured across the U.S. WESTFIELD — Halloween fes- Costume Contest, from 2:30 to 3p.m., Broad Street, before it leaves. The magazine. Rolling Stone listed The with the Who and has sung with Bruce tivities in downtown will take place on will be giving out medals for children’s display is up through October 27. ‘Life of Charles Innocent Ones LP as one of the “Top Springsteen & The E Street Band. As Sunday, October 27, from 1:30 to 3:30 costumes in multiple categories. Take in the exhibits from both The Ten Best Under-The-Radar Albums the induction program from the Buf- p.m. at Foundation Park at The South At Pugsley’s Trunk or Treat, from 2 Model Railroad Club of Union Addams’ Talk This Sat. of 2011” and BBC Radio called it falo Music Hall of Fame says: “His Avenue Train Station Parking Lot. to 3:30 p.m., kids will trick-or-treat County and the Gersten family, WESTFIELD -- AddamsFest con- “THE rock ‘n’ roll album of the year.” live performances are legendary.” His The Optimist Club’s Annual Hal- from the trunks of decorated cars, whose small-scale model railroad tinues with “The Life of Charles Bono, Bruce Springsteen, Pete 12th studio album Children of Para- loween Parade will begin in Founda- bringing together everything kids love layout was built to represent major Addams, by Addams Enthusiast Ron Townshend, Lou Reed, Lucinda Wil- dise was released in the summer of tion Park at 2 p.m. accompanied by about Halloween - whimsical and Westfield landmarks, past and MacCloskey” is scheduled for Satur- liams, and Little Steven are among 2018 to universal acclaim. He is cur- music from the Westfield High spooky decorations, candy, music, present. This immersive experience, day, October 26, at 11 a.m. A lifetime those who have sung his praises. His rently bringing his dynamic live show School marching band. The parade prizes and much more! which also includes a display of his- fan of Addams, Mr. MacCloskey has album, American Ride, won “Best and amazing rock and roll band to is a great way for kids to show off Please note, entry to the Trunk or torical memorabilia and a photo ex- spent his life bringing the world of Rock Album of the Year” at the Inde- enraptured audiences worldwide. their costumes as they get in the Treat is limited to children under 12 hibit, is a can’t-miss event for train Charles Addams to light, including pendent Music Awards. It appeared The JCC of Central New Jersey is Halloween spirit! years of age and their families, and lovers of all ages. getting the Westfield childhood home on over 100 year-end Top Ten lists for located at 1391 Martine Avenue in Downtown Westfield Corporation’s candy will be distributed only while Tickets are available on the of Addams declared a historic land- 2013 and Bono called it, “One of the Scotch Plains. The JCC of Central supplies last. There will also be al- AddamsFest website, mark and founding the Westfield great guides to unraveling the mys- New Jersey is a constituent agency of lergy-friendly treats available. addamsfest.com, on a first-come, Foundation’s Charles Addams Schol- tery that is the troubled beauty of the Jewish Federation of Greater Halloween Parade first-served basis, with a suggested arship, which supports students ma- America.” MetroWest NJ, United Way of Greater Returns to Fanwood Scotch Plains to Host donation of $5. Space is limited, and joring in art. In November 2014, he released an Union County and the Westfield FANWOOD — The annual album of piano-based songs, If I Was United Fund. Financial assistance is Fanwood Halloween Parade and Cos- Trick or Treat The Late Christopher Bean is A River, to universal critical acclaim. available for membership and vari- tume Contest will begin on the front SCOTCH PLAINS — The Town- “One of the most brilliant singer- ous programs. lawn of the Fanwood Memorial Li- ship will host its annual Trunk or Treat brary at North and Forest Avenues on celebration on Saturday, October 26, On Stage This Weekend Thursday, October 31. Children and from 3 to 5 p.m. The event will feature adults who want to join the parade hayrides, a dog costume contest and of WESTFIELD - Westfield Commu- destructive power of greed and a POPCORN should assemble in front of the library course, lots of candy. To participate as nity Players (WCP) production of the touching view of a family in turmoil, Pain & Glory by 6 p.m. because at 6:15 p.m. the a “trunker,” vehicles must be regis- comedy, The Late Christopher Bean this feisty comedy will have you cheer- parade will depart. Once the parade tered via the Community Pass. will have its final performances this ing for the most unlikely heroines. Dr. Regret & Joy arrives at La Grande Park, at approxi- weekend It is being directed by Jeanne Haggett and his family of patrician 4 popcorns mately 6:30 p.m., the Costume Con- Halloween House Décor Johnston and produced and stage man- New Englanders own some of Bean's test will begin for children of all ages. aged by JoAnne Lemenille, WCP VP canvases and become avaricious when One Popcorn, Poor — Two Popcorns, Fair — Three Popcorns, Good — Four Popcorns, Excellent Anyone who wants to enter a pump- Contest in Garwood of Productions. informed of their market value. kin in the Jack-o-Lantern Contest GARWOOD — Today is the final The Late Christopher Bean is by In the cast are WCP's veteran actors By Michael S. Goldberger called good economy that anoma- film critic should bring his or her carved cre- day to register your home for the the acclaimed author of "They Know John Correll as Dr. Haggett, John lously deprives way too many folks ation to the park and fill out an entry Halloween House Décor Contest. What They Wanted" and "The Silver Schweska as Tallant, Russell Ortiz as “No man is an island, entire of from affordable health care, causes form by 6:30 p.m. Prizes will be Houses will be judged in three cat- Cord". This play opens some years Rosen, Tracey Lincoln as Abby. In the itself; every man is a piece of the some to work two jobs to survive and awarded for the best costumes and egories: scariest, funniest and most after the death of acclaimed artist cast are also several newcomers to continent,” said the poet, John Donne. each night sends an unconscionable the best jack-o-lanterns! Free cider, creative. To enter, please email the Christopher Bean with an excited WCP. They include Kathy Quinn But Antonio Banderas’s Salvador number of kids to bed hungry. donuts and coffee will be available to house address to world in pursuit of his work and any Vacarri as Mrs. Haggett, Kristin Mallo, the famed director whose po- While Almodóvar’s latest tour de all. This event is presented by the [email protected] details they can gather about his life Gellner Keiser as Susan Haggett, Sa- etic sensibilities are woven through- force doesn’t directly address its al- Fanwood Recreation Commission. no later than today October 24. Win- and character. Yankee practicality rah-Elisabth Stein as Ada Haggett and out Pedro Almodóvar’s expertly truistic reaction to those piggish parts There will be a collection bin for the ners will be announced on Hallow- collides with New York's sophisti- Robert Podolack as Warren Creamer.