Brush & Palette open house gala Oct. 23 The Brush & Palette Art Guild will hold an open house gala Oct. 23 from 7-9 p.m. at James Cullen Center, 1776 Union Ave., Hazlet. The event will feature demonstrations and displays by instructors and students, and refreshments. The event is open to the public. For more information, call (732) 888- 0993 or visit www.BrushAndPalette.org.