Arts & Entertainment Top Stories
By STEVEN PHILIP
April 20, 2026
BRIDGEWATER, NJ – The Gifted and Talented Honors Dance Department at Somerset County Vocational & Technical High School (SCVTHS), will present “A Night at the Oscars,” a student-choreographed dance concert. The shows will take place on Friday April 24th and Saturday April 25th at 7:30 p.m. in ...
SOMERSET, NJ — April 20, 2026 — Cedar Hill Preparatory School's Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) is proud to present the Spring Handmade & Handcrafted Showcase, a community-wide shopping event celebrating local artisans, makers, and small business owners. The event will be held on Saturday, ...
Basking Ridge, NJ — The Ridge High School Theatre Department has earned an impressive 30 final nominations from the Montclair State University Theatre Night Awards for its productions of Peter Pan and Wendy and Cinderella.The annual awards program is widely regarded as New Jersey’s top recognition ...
WESTFIELD/SCOTCH PLAINS, NJ — Author and family therapist Maria Sikoutris-Di Iorio, MA, Ed.S., MFT, LPC, announces the release of her inspiring new children’s book, Jayce Never Gives Up, available in hardcover on May 6, 2026 (with pre-orders taken on Amazon).Inspired by real-life moments with her ...
RAHWAY, NJ — On Tuesday, April 21, Rahway High School (RHS) is hosting a spring jazz concert in the school's auditorium.The performances will begin at 7 p.m. and will include a percussion ensemble, the Rahway Academy Jazz Band, the Rahway Jazz Lab, and the Rahway Jazz Ensemble.Entry is free.Join ...
High Bridge, NJ – Check out our exclusive on-street videos and photo gallery of the signature event of this year's Art Around High Bridge festival – Rollin' With My Gnomies, held on a beautiful spring Saturday April 18th, 2026. Following the success of the event, the High Bridge Creative Team ...
KENILWORTH, NJ - Please see the above flyer of events hosted by the Kenilworth Public Library the week of April 20 - April 24. It's National Library Week! “Come celebrate with us at programs all week and don't forget to help us fill our bulletin board with some library joy” the library posted on ...
MANAHAWKIN, N.J. — Women from all over South Jersey are invited to trade the daily grind for a night of glamour and purpose this spring.The Moms Social Society and Euphoria Esthetics & Wellness, have announced "The Glow Up Gala," an elevated ladies’ night designed to foster connection while ...
3rd Congressional District – Aspiring artists who live in the parts of Mercer, Burlington and Monmouth counties represented by Congressman Herb Conaway have just days left to submit their work to be judged as part of the national Congressional Art Competition. The competition is held each spring ...
3rd Congressional District – Aspiring artists who live in the parts of Mercer, Burlington and Monmouth counties represented by Congressman Herb Conaway have just days left to submit their work to be judged as part of the national Congressional Art Competition. The competition is held each spring ...
MANAHAWKIN, N.J. — Women from all over South Jersey are invited to trade the daily grind for a night of glamour and purpose this spring.The Moms Social Society and Euphoria Esthetics & Wellness, have announced "The Glow Up Gala," an elevated ladies’ night designed to foster connection while ...
KINNELON, NJ - Registration is now open for Kinnelon’s 2026 summer camp programs.The township is once again offering a variety of camps designed to appeal to a wide range of interests, from sports to arts, for students entering grades K through 8 this fall.Among the highlights is the township’s ...
LIVINGSTON, NJ — Livingston’s 35th annual Intergenerational Dance, a beloved community tradition formerly known as the "Intergenerational Prom," returns to Livingston High School (LHS) on Tuesday for residents ages 62 and older. The evening’s festivities will include a full dinner, live ...
RICHMONDVILLE – The Schoharie Valley Concert Band (SVCB) will be performing its 44th annual Spring Concert on Sunday, April 26, at 3 p.m. in the Cobleskill-Richmondville HS Auditorium. The concert is open to the public with free admission for students. Conductor Samantha Baldwin’s wonderful ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL — The next Coral Springs Community Concert comes with a new twist, a business expo, as bands perform on the city hall lawn and food trucks roll in.The concert will run from 5:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. on Friday, May 1 at city hall, 9500 W. Sample Road, according to the city’s ...
CHATHAM–For Shaker Museum’s new pop-up exhibition, Shaker Outpost: Design, Commerce, and Culture, artist Maira Kalman will curate an exhibition of her favorite pieces from the vast Shaker Museum collections and create new paintings that will engage in a vibrant conversation with the Shaker objects.
3rd Congressional District – Aspiring artists who live in the parts of Mercer, Burlington and Monmouth counties represented by Congressman Herb Conaway have just days left to submit their work to be judged as part of the national Congressional Art Competition. The competition is held each spring ...
SAYREVILLE, NJ — The Sayreville Cultural Arts has announced an exciting 2026 Spring–Summer lineup packed with live music, themed events, movie screenings, and family-friendly entertainment running from May through August.The season kicks off in May with Teen Night at the Recreation Center on May 8, ...
BOCA RATON, FL — Red Meat Lovers Club, which has Boca Raton roots, has built a following around steaks and burgers — and now its founder is being recognized by White Castle as one of the brand’s most devoted fans.Delray Beach resident Evan Darnell, who organizes the philanthropy-focused club and is ...
Linden, NJ — This Week at #lindenpubliclibrary | April 20th-April 25thMon, 4/20 - ** Children's Craft Club @ 4 PMMon, 4/20 - ** Donut Decorating Teen Program @ 4 PMTues, 4/21 - Chair Yoga @ 10 AMTues, 4/21 - Movie: John Adams (Ep 6-7) @ 1 PMWed, 4/22 - Project Healthy Bones @ 10 AMWed, 4/22 - ** ...
KENILWORTH, NJ - Did you miss this past week's top stories? Catch up on what you missed in the links below. The top ten are posted by the page views of the week, according to Google Analytics.Kenilworth Public Schools Announces New David Brearley High School Principal2. 2026 Kenilworth Street Fair ...
BARNEGAT — Whether you are a devoted fan of the Bard or find yourself firmly in the "God, I Hate Shakespeare" camp, the Barnegat High School stage is the place to be this April.The Bengal Theatre Company is set to kick off its spring production of the Broadway hit musical "Something Rotten!" with a ...
PARAMUS, NJ — The Charles E. Reid Branch Library, built in 1876 as a one-room schoolhouse, is one of the Borough's oldest and most beloved buildings. Today, the Paramus Public Library Branch celebrated its 150th anniversary. The Victorian-style property was also used as Borough Hall and a police ...
HAMILTON, NJ - It seems that everyone has a podcast.But not every podcast matters, and few have so deftly found a way to mix public policy, politics, community, and beer, into entertaining and thoughtful conversations on a wide range of issues impacting families and moving policymakers across New ...
HAMILTON, NJ - It seems that everyone has a podcast.But not every podcast matters, and few have so deftly found a way to mix public policy, politics, community, and beer, into entertaining and thoughtful conversations on a wide range of issues impacting families and moving policymakers across New ...
HAMILTON, NJ - It seems that everyone has a podcast.But not every podcast matters, and few have so deftly found a way to mix public policy, politics, community, and beer, into entertaining and thoughtful conversations on a wide range of issues impacting families and moving policymakers across New ...
CHATHAM, NJ – Chicago lit up the Chatham High School stage from April 15-18, drawing packed audiences to the CHS auditorium and spotlighting the finished product of months of dedication from actors, crew, and the pit. The production showcased theatrical talent and deep support for the arts across ...
HAMILTON, NJ - It seems that everyone has a podcast.But not every podcast matters, and few have so deftly found a way to mix public policy, politics, community, and beer, into entertaining and thoughtful conversations on a wide range of issues impacting families and moving policymakers across New ...
HAMILTON, NJ - It seems that everyone has a podcast.But not every podcast matters, and few have so deftly found a way to mix public policy, politics, community, and beer, into entertaining and thoughtful conversations on a wide range of issues impacting families and moving policymakers across New ...
RED BANK, NJ: The Borough of Red Bank is turning Riverside Gardens Park into an open‑air canvas this spring with the Red Bank Graffiti Jam, a community‑driven celebration of street art, creativity, and local talent. The event will be held Saturday, April 25, from 12 noon to 5:00 pm at Riverside ...