Stopped by the fair on a very warm Sunday afternoon. I decided to take the train instead of driving…read moreand it is very conveniently located basically across the street from the train station. There were many vendors to check out and they had a nice selection of items. They also had a specific area set aside for the food vendors but there wasn't much seating. I only saw a few tables and chairs set up. As far as food they had a nice selection to choose from. I had a great empanada from Empanada Monster, some boardwalk fries, and your traditional twist soft ice cream cone. They also had the Cousins Maine Lobster Truck, and the Thai Food Addict Truck. I thought the prices were very reasonable. They were even selling cans of soda and water for $1.00 They also had a DJ to provide some entertainment and a bouncy house for the kids as well as some games to play. Very nice street fair...

Ever since I was little, my parents would take me out to the fairs, particularly the ones in…read moreCranford and Westfield since we obviously lived close-by to these areas. We go to these events every year to see what was being exhibited. The bigger size of the fair, the better, since there would be a lot on display for the visitors to see and possibly buy. We were always fond of the fairs in Cranford and Westfield because of it's sizes, and this year, this fair is still big, thus giving me the chance to see a lot on display. This fair was located in the heart of downtown Cranford. Various food vendors were available, selling different kinds of meals and snacks, particularly fried foods. Other vendors were selling crafts that they made, like candles and tiny picnic tables which were meant to hold salt and pepper shakers. More vendors also sold classic toys and sports memorabilia. There were also different organizations and companies onsite for distribution of various services (like Vivint and FIOS). Some of the tables from those organizations had little "Wheel Of Fortune" games for the kids. I certainly remember playing those games when I was a little boy in the 90s at the fairs. Overall, I'd say all of that was interesting. If that wasn't enough, there were some classic cars on display on one little side street. There actually wasn't that much, but it was enough for me to look and enjoy what was being shown. Who doesn't like looking at old, classic cars? If I had a favorite out of what I saw, I'd say it was the Porsche. I didn't recall seeing those cars at the Garwood event a few months ago. As I walked around, I got overwhelmed by the smell of the oil that was used for the fried foods. I wasn't amused by that. That also left me wondering whether or not the oil was replaced recently prior to the actual frying procedures. The smells were obviously not too far from the booths where the actual frying was taking place. The big size of the fairs in Cranford will always make me a fan! :D

Beyond personally experiencing the abandonment of delightful local theaters like the Utopia in…read moreQueens, I'm infuriated by events like New Haven, population 135,081 per Google, losing its only theater. The Cranford Theater is an honorable holdout in the war against AMC nonsense, even more important because of its relative proximity to the nauseating Route 22. A ticket to The Holdovers was a reasonable $13.75, and it's delightful to see a place that avoided the pointless reserved seat bandwagon. The young guy selling tickets was quick and friendly. Fellow explorers of inner-ring suburbs should note that Cranford is closer than you might think and the theater is minutes away from the train station. (For my next coffeehouse open mic performance I plan to read the first two sentences of this review in the voice of the Paul Giamatti character from Holdovers).

The New Branford Theatre was opened on November 29, 1926 and over the decades its ownership and…read morename have changed several times. Eventually it settled on the name "Cranford Theater". In 2017, New Visions theaters took over and it seemed like it may have been a bright new chapter in the theater's history. However, in September 2019 the theater was unceremoniously shuttered and many fans of this wonderful downtown area in New Jersey were left to wonder if their beloved theater would ever play to audiences again. Fast forward to November 8, 2019 and the Cranford Theater has reopened! This time out it is owned by the folks who own the property. They did not just dust off what was there and open back up. Instead, the entire theater has undergone a renovation. New lighting, projectors, seats, carpeteting, a new concession stand and even a "mobile" box office station are all part of this treatment. The blue, gold and silver colors incorporated into the theater are intended to align with some of the colors that represent Cranford itself, making for a theater that truly wants to be part of the community. The theater is full of friendly staff and courteous, local patrons who all seem to know each other (I have watched entire rows of people chatting with each other like old friends). The new seats are very comfortable and have a nice high back. There are several screens divided in a space that once only showed one movie so this is not the place to look for an IMAX or Dolby experience. However as someone who goes to movies often I had zero problem with the screen size and sound quality. You may not want to see "Star Wars" here, but a film like "Joker" or "Last Christmas" is just fine on these screens. I am very happy Cranford Theater has made a return to the neighborhood and I have every intention of supporting it as much as I can.

Being a self described off-beat bride I wanted a mobile brass band to escort the entire wedding…read moreparty from NYC's City Hall where we were married across the Brooklyn Bridge to our reception at The Pines in Brooklyn http://www.thepinesbk.com/. I found these guys on Gig Master and really lucked out. https://www.gigmasters.com/brass-band/street-beat Jeff and the Street Beat Brass Band created the most memorable and joyous experience for our wedding party, guests, locals and tourists as they escorted us across the bridge and played for another hour at the wedding reception during cocktail hour. Jeff and his band were super-accommodating, discussing with us exactly what we wanted all within our budget. Moreover, having the Street Beat Brass Band as part of our celebration was, to us, what makes this great city of ours so unique and special--the delight on the faces of our wedding party, the NYPD, the Mr. Softee Ice Cream truck guy and all the people we encountered along the route over the bridge, in Dumbo and on the F and R train surpassed our expectations. Book these guys if you want to surprise and delight your guests at your next event and want to create a lasting impression.

From the owner: This New Orleans style strolling brass band will make your wedding or party an event your guests…read morewill always remember. Whether it's Funk, Dixieland, Jazz, Latin, Gospel, Klezmer or Polka. As seen on ABC, NBC, NY1 and more TV. Opened for the NY Philharmonic, toured abroad for the US State Department. Street Beat Brass adds much more than a typical band to create the atmosphere you desire. We specialize in our mobility, as we are strolling horns and drums musicians untethered to electric chords, amps, stages, etc. We can lead a second line parade, create a theme of Mardi Gras, the Swing era, Roaring 20's and more. Also great for any corporate function, surprise, flash mob, indoor or outdoor setting. Call for a free quote!

Amazingly talented! Professional and a joy. Can't wait to work with her again or my son's bday…read moreparty. The designs were detailed and unique. Loved! Highly recommend!

Approximately 5 years ago I stumbled upon Avilda of Honey Bee Face and Body Art at the local mall…read moreface painting for children. It was a coincidence that I saw her there I was looking for entertainment for children at our annual family cookout.... I've been using her ever since -whenever appropriate- of course. Her work is excellent, she is professional from the beginning to the end and I find her prices to be affordable. I recently hired her for entertainment at my daughter's baby shower...face painting for the young and old and balloons for the young ones. I cannot waiit for my grandson's first birthday party.

This band performed at my birthday and the musicians were amazing. They had a great and variety of…read moremusic styles and very professional. I really recommend this band to my friends who want to have Latin music for their parties.

From the owner: Rumbaile performs a variety of Latin music for weddings, private parties, festivals, etc. With a…read moreunique blend of Latin rhythms m, Rumbaile creates a dynamic and unforgettable experience for audiences of all ages. The band performs songs in different languages, including Spanish, Portuguese, and English.

This business took payment for vendor show in Bergen County but the event was rained out. After a…read moreyear, after many request attempts, there is still no refund. This is very unprofessional. If you are a vendor, DO NOT work with this business. This is the most unprofessional organizer.

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The Carolers we an added perk for my daughters wedding. The whole ambiance was so beautiful and…read morethey were a big hit. I felt a little bad at one point because it was so loud from all the guests I felt they may have been a little drowned out. But I loved them and so did my guests! Would highly recommend them!

On Instagram: New…read moreJersey Festival Orchestra Giveaway! NJFO's Valentine Win a romantic night out with 2 FREE tickets to NJFO's Invitation to Vienna concert on 2/22! I followed the giveaway instructions and so very grateful to win 2 free tickets- Valued at $85 each! I used to play the violin and have a fondness to hearing the beautiful sounds of violins! Took my forever Valentine to this concert! What a magnificent experience! Concert venue was The Presbyterian Church in Westfield, New Jersey! Beautiful church with grand chandeliers! The music "Invitation to Vienna" was masterfully performed by all the musicians led by enthusiastic Music Director & Conductor David Wroe And featured Soprano Marcelina Roman- Whose voice was dramatic and emotive! I wished the stage was tiered to I could see all the wonderful musicians playing their instruments! Encore‼Encore‼ Highly recommend! Thank you for the complimentary tickets! Next concerts: Invitation to Vienna February 23, 2:30 pm at the Sieminski Theater in Basking Ridge, NJ Crescendo The Next Generation Featuring 12 year old protégé Amelia Ly At the Grand Centurions in Clark, NJ NJFO is looking for volunteers to help with events! If interested please contact: Email; Info@njfestivalorechestra.org Phone: 908-232-9400

Professional orchestra , extremely talented maestro. Audience had a lovely community feel. Highly…read morerecommend !

Eric came and did a magic show for my 5 year old boy. He was very good and entertaining. The kids…read moreand parents had an amazing time being wow'd by his tricks. Eric came on time - his performance consisted of 45 mins of magic and 15 mins of balloon twisting for the kids. Glad to have met and hired Eric to do the birthday show. Fun fact: Eric was able to make a balloon dog figure behind his back in under 10 seconds.

Amazing Q was a hit at my recent Friendsmas gathering. A small group of 10 people, the show was…read moreadored by all and Q made sure to include everyone in his show. 10/10 recommend.