Arts & Entertainment Top Stories
By DAWN MILLER
October 23, 2025
SPOTSWOOD, NJ - Spotswood High School's annual fall Spirit Week is almost over. It concludes with Saturday's Homecoming Dance, but on Wednesday evening, its traditional One Act play competition took center stage in the high school's cafetorium. All four classes went head-to-head with original ...
MORRISTOWN, NJ — The Morris County 250th Steering Committee is inviting student artists from across the county to submit original artwork for its 250th Calendar Art Contest. The contest is a youth initiative marking the 250th anniversary of the United States.Students are asked to reflect on “what ...
MORRISTOWN, NJ — The Morris County 250th Steering Committee is inviting student artists from across the county to submit original artwork for its 250th Calendar Art Contest. The contest is a youth initiative marking the 250th anniversary of the United States.Students are asked to reflect on “what ...
It's peak Spooky Season in downtown Red Bank! We're fresh off the Halloween Movie and the 77th Annual Red Bank Halloween Parade. With Halloween less than 10 days away, we're setting our sights on a special brew of participating downtown businesses and fun activities. Grab your hat and broom and ...
This Halloween night, Porter Place will transform into a thrilling Halloween destination as a local resident brings a full Haunted House experience to the neighborhood for the very first time.The event, sponsored by Andrew Alsheskie, known for creating the popular Walnut Street Halloween display, ...
Basking Ridge, N.J. — Americana musician Christian Lopez and his full band will take over the historic The Ross Farm in Basking Ridge for a special Halloween‑night concert on Friday, Oct. 31. Doors open at 6 p.m., with the performance scheduled from 7 to 9 p.m. at the venue located at ...
NUTLEY, NJ - The timeless music of one of America’s most iconic composers will take center stage this fall as The Soul of Burt Bacharach makes its debut on Saturday, November 8, at Kean University’s Enlow Recital Hall in Hillside, New Jersey. The new musical tribute to the late Burt Bacharach will ...
ELIZABETH, NJ - The Elizabethport Community Center’s annual Fall Festival is making its return to the City. The festival will take place on Saturday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Elizabethport Community Center, located at 250 Second Street. Activities will be available for residents of all ages, ...
PLAINFIELD, NJ — On Friday, October 24th, the City of Plainfield will screen Sinners at the Plainfield Performing Arts Center. The free screening will start at 7pm.The critically-acclaimed horror film, starring Michael B Jordan and director by Ryan Coogler, grossed $366 million globally in theaters ...
HANOVER TOWNSHIP, NJ - Masquerade at Malapardis is this weekend! On Saturday the Township of Hanover will celebrate all things ghoulish a their annual Halloween event.See details below:
LITTLE FALLS, NJ - The second installment of the Abe Vigoda Exhibit, which is part two of memories and memorabilia of the life of the late, acclaimed actor Abe Vigoda, is on display throughout October and November at the Little Falls Public Library. Vigoda rose to fame playing the endearing ...
BOCA RATON, FL — For years, a close-knit group of Tau Epsilon Phi fraternity brothers has made it a tradition to reunite, reminisce, and celebrate their lifelong bond. Last weekend was no different in Boca Raton. More than 27 local alumni of the University of South Florida’s Phi Beta chapter came ...
WAYNE, NJ – The Wayne Indian Community, along with the township, will once again host the annual Diwali Lighting Ceremony on Monday, October 27, beginning at 6:00 p.m. on the front lawn of the Wayne Municipal Building at 475 Valley Road.The Festival of Lights is one of India’s most beloved holidays ...
RANDOLPH, NJ: Theatergoers are invited to experience the energy of the classic musical comedy “Hello, Dolly!” as it takes the stage at County College of Morris (CCM), presented by the Marielaine Mammon School of Music, Performing Arts, and Music Technologies. Filled with laughter, romance and ...
NUTLEY, NJ - With trunks inspired by family favorites, Vincent United Methodist Church's annual Trunk or Treat is always a great community event. For 2025, the event takes place on Oct. 26. Children and adults can collect candy and treats from a long line of trunks. There's even a refreshment area ...
SOMERSET, NJ - Halloween is creeping closer, and Franklin Township is buzzing with community spirit and family fun. Whether you’re looking for something spooky, festive, or family-friendly, there’s no shortage of local events to get you in the mood this October.If you haven’t caught the Halloween ...
NUTLEY, NJ - The timeless music of one of America’s most iconic composers will take center stage this fall as The Soul of Burt Bacharach makes its debut on Saturday, November 8, at Kean University’s Enlow Recital Hall in Hillside, New Jersey. The new musical tribute to the late Burt Bacharach will ...
Gladys, the elderly matriarch of the Green family, has run an art gallery in a small Greenwich Village hotel for many years. The management wants to replace her less-than- thriving gallery with a coffee shop. Always irascible but now increasingly erratic, Gladys is a cause of concern to her ...
HOBOKEN, NJ — The Hoboken Community Center’s popular Howl-O-Ween Fundraiser returns this Saturday, Oct. 25, inviting local dog owners to dress up their pups and join in a day of spooky, tail-wagging fun — all in support of community programs.The fourth annual event will take place at Sinatra Park ...
NUTLEY, NJ - The message for the weekend is music — and it's all happening at the Oakley Kitchen and Cocktails in Nutley Project Blue Book is back Friday at 7:30 Don't miss out! The Philosopher's Stone is going to be 💯💯💯 The boys are back. Come see them play! - Saturday October 25 at ...
Basking Ridge, N.J. — After a series of acclaimed productions, including last year’s award-winning Radium Girls and two Paper Mill Playhouse Rising Star Awards for Cinderella, the Ridge High School Theatre Arts Department is preparing to take flight once again—this time to Neverland.Directed by ...
UNION COUNTY, NJ - Kerry Schardien-Ricci of Scotch Plains, an oncology social worker, active volunteer at a number of non-profits, and the summer director at Camp Fatima of New Jersey, will serve as Grand Marshal of the 2026 Union County Saint Patrick’s Day Parade on March 14, 2026 in Union.A ...
VAUXHALL, NJ — The Vauxhall Branch of the Union Public Library has a full lineup of engaging events this November, ranging from trivia nights and karaoke to a Veterans Day panel featuring Vietnam veterans, crochet classes, and much more.*****Monday Night Trivia: CelebritiesMonday, November 3 – 6 ...
RED BANK, NJ: The Red Bank RiverCenter is conjuring up a spirited evening of pre-Halloween fun as Witches Night Out returns Thursday, October 23, from 6pm to 9pm. Downtown Red Bank will transform into a cauldron of costumes, community, and celebration—where witches rule the night. Guests are ...
RED BANK, NJ: The Red Bank RiverCenter is conjuring up a spirited evening of pre-Halloween fun as Witches Night Out returns Thursday, October 23, from 6pm to 9pm. Downtown Red Bank will transform into a cauldron of costumes, community, and celebration—where witches rule the night. Guests are ...
ALLEGANY, NY — A barn, a tent and a few bales of hay set the stage Sunday afternoon as Canticle Farm’s “Music in the Garden” brought joyful melodies, heartfelt originals and toe-tapping covers to a cheerful crowd gathered to celebrate community, music and growth.The concert featured Nothing ...
MONMOUTH JUNCTION, NJ — Bodnar's Auctions features an online sale of Superheroes beginning 11 a.m. Wednesday.Check out the catalog and how to bid on the auction website, www.bodnarauction.com.This sale will feature a single-owner collection of Superhero Marvel & DC Statues, Cards, Toys, ...
MONMOUTH JUNCTION, NJ — Bodnar's Auctions features an online sale of Superheroes beginning 11 a.m. Wednesday.Check out the catalog and how to bid on the auction website, www.bodnarauction.com.This sale will feature a single-owner collection of Superhero Marvel & DC Statues, Cards, Toys, ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL – Families can celebrate Halloween a day early at a free community “Trick or Treat Night” hosted by USK Karate in Coral Springs on Wednesday, Oct. 30, from 6 to 8 p.m.The event will include bounce houses, face painting, balloon animals, giveaways, and live martial arts ...
ASBURY PARK, NJ – The Asbury Park Arts Council (APAC) is rolling out the red carpet for the premiere screening of the 2025 AP’N3 Film Challenge, taking place Sunday, November 9 at the Jersey Shore Arts Center, located at 66 S. Main Street in Ocean Grove. Doors open at 5:45 p.m., and the films begin ...