Arts & Entertainment Top Stories
By MAUREEN BODNAR
September 28, 2025
MONMOUTH JUNCTION, NJ - Bodnar’s Auction will sell the lifetime collection of longtime friend Emil Wojeck during an Oct. 1 online auction.Many of the items were purchased by Wojeck over the years at Bodnar's auctions.Wojeck was an expert in 18th-century porcelain, including Meissen, Chinese Export, ...
The rich aroma of coffee wafts through the cafe on Halsey Street, and with every flaky, nut-crunched layer drizzled in chocolate, chocolate baklava awakens the taste buds with a burst of sweet buttery flavor.Qaalii’s Cafe, at 41 Halsey St., opened on Sept. 2, offering a rich mix of traditional ...
HAWTHORNE, NJ - With cooperative weather and a large crowd, Hawthorne Day turned out to be one of the most successful on record, according to those who attended.It was a full day of activities, Saturday, September 27, which included vendors, crafters, music, food, a petting zoo, pumpkin patch, ...
LAKE COMO, NJ – The Lake Como Tourism Commission has announced that the final “Wednesday on the Water” concert, originally scheduled for September 24, has been rescheduled to Wednesday, October 1.The free community event will take place at the Lake Como Gazebo from 6:30 to 8 p.m. and will feature ...
HACKENSACK, N.J. – Enjoy a night of knitting, crocheting and needlework with the Johnson Public Library's Yarn Works Club!The club will meet Monday, Sept. 29, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Those of all skill levels are welcome to attend. Participants must bring their own materials such as needles, hooks, ...
NUTLEY, NJ - Memorial Park was the place to be Sunday as the Township of Nutley Department of Parks and Recreation hosted the annual Fall Festival.Under the direction of Commissioner Mauro Tucci, the event featured food, crafts, a bounce house area, with a soundtrack by Mike Chieffo of DJMC. Among ...
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.Three Defendants Arrested in 2024 Union County Drug Trafficking Raid Sentenced to Nine YearsMissing Garwood ...
Princeton, NJ -- A world traveler for both work and pleasure, Ellen Veden is known for her love of life. Her vibrant personality is reflected in her captivating multimedia landscapes displayed at an opening reception at the Center for Modern Aging on Poor Farm Road on September 25. The exhibit is ...
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ - Phillipsburg Railroad Festival returned for its fourth year on Saturday, September 27, 2025, celebrating 173 years since the first rails arrived in town, and the Phillipsburg High School Band set the festive tone for the day to mark another community event held in the ...
RANDOLPH, NJ: County College of Morris (CCM) is featuring a retrospective exhibition honoring long-time CCM Professor Keith Smith, an acclaimed educator, artist, author and poet. The exhibit is on view now through Tuesday, November 4, in the CCM Gallery, located in the Sherman H. Masten Learning ...
BOCA RATON, FL – It’s almost that time of year — when porches fill with pumpkins, Halloween décor goes up, and fall arrives in Boca Raton.Next month, local residents won’t have to travel far for the perfect pumpkin.On Saturday, Oct. 25, The Shops at Boca Center, 5150 Town Center Circle, will host ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL — The Latin indie band Stereokinetics is coming to Coral Springs, performing at the Northwest Regional Library as part of its Hispanic Heritage Month activities. The band, which has toured across the country, performs from 3 to 4 p.m. on Oct. 4 in the library’s multipurpose ...
Linden, NJ-The Linden Public Library is pleased to announce our lineup of adult programs for October. 10/1 at 6:30 pm, Book Club Join us as we discuss this month's pick, The Safari by Jaclyn Goldis. 10/8 6:30 pm, De-Stress Fest Come join us for a relaxing evening with coloring, music, puzzles, ...
WESTFIELD, NJ — The New Jersey Festival Orchestra celebrated “The Gypsy Spirit” — performing works that celebrate freedom, even breaking rules, while adding a sense of humor — on Sept. 27 in the first concert of its 43rd season. Held at the Presbyterian Church in Westfield, the program will also be ...
Plan now for your winter 2025-2026 auditions and productions.Nutley Little Theatre will present Mary Chase's HARVEY in February 2026. Auditions are "hippity hopping" their way to you this November. There are parts for up to 6 men and 6 women.Auditions will be: Sunday, November 9, 2025 from 12 - 4 ...
MORRIS COUNTY, NJ - There are plenty of fun and exciting things to do on Sunday, September 28th. See below:SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 28Morristown Farmers market; Behind Spring and Morris Streets; 8:30am - 1pmJaycees of Florham Park Car and Bike Show; Florham Park Municipal Pool Lot; 10am - 2pmSenior Health ...
MORRIS COUNTY, NJ - There are plenty of fun and exciting things to do on Sunday, September 28th. See below:SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 28Morristown Farmers market; Behind Spring and Morris Streets; 8:30am - 1pmJaycees of Florham Park Car and Bike Show; Florham Park Municipal Pool Lot; 10am - 2pmSenior Health ...
MORRIS COUNTY, NJ - There are plenty of fun and exciting things to do on Sunday, September 28th. See below:SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 28Morristown Farmers market; Behind Spring and Morris Streets; 8:30am - 1pmJaycees of Florham Park Car and Bike Show; Florham Park Municipal Pool Lot; 10am - 2pmSenior Health ...
PISCATAWAY, NJ — The Piscataway Public Library is inviting teens to get into the spooky season spirit with a Halloween Glam Makeup Demo on Thursday, Oct. 2, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.Professional makeup artist Lauren Bonczek of LBB Artistry & FX will lead the session, showing participants how to ...
PARAMUS, N.J. – The Paramus Public Library is hosting a Super Smash Bros. Tournament on Tuesday, Sept. 30, from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m., exclusively for kids in grades 2 through 5. Registration must be completed online. As of the article's time of publication, there are 19 spots open.
BRIDGEWATER, NJ – Students enrolled in the Gifted and Talented Honors Dance Program at Somerset County Vocational & Technical High School (SCVTHS) are benefitting from an artist residency program through a partnership with the New Jersey Ballet. Throughout the 2025-2026 school year, NJ Ballet ...
SUMMIT, NJ — The stage is set, the amps are ready, and the beat drops this weekend.Summit’s fifth annual Battle of the Bands will rock the Village Green on Sunday, Sept. 28, from 12:45 p.m. to 2:45 p.m. at 356 Broad Street. Some of the area’s top local bands will go head-to-head in 30-minute sets, ...
UNION COUNTY, NJ – The Union County Board of County Commissioners invites the public to tour the historic sites of Union County during “Four Centuries in a Weekend” on Saturday, Oct. 18, and Sunday, Oct. 19, from 12:00 noon to 5:00 pm. All admission is free during this annual celebration of local ...
BERNARDSVILLE, NJ - The popular Sundays at 3 concert series returns to the Bernardsville Library on Sunday, October 5, from 3:00 to 4:00 PM, featuring Coo Coo Cachoo, a Simon & Garfunkel tribute band.Audience members can look forward to an afternoon of timeless favorites, including beloved ...
HANOVER TOWNSHIP, NJ - Enchanting Ensembles will perform on Sunday November 9th at the Hanover Township Community Center.See details below:
Basking Ridge, NJ — Ridge High School jazz guitarist Desmond Diehl will lead a trio as the Rising Stars opening act for the New Jersey Jazz Society’s Jersey Jazz LIVE! concert at 3 p.m. on Sunday, October 5, at the Madison Community Arts Center, located at 10 Kings Road.Diehl will be joined by his ...
UNION, NJ — Tours the historic sites of Union County will once again take place during “Four Centuries in a Weekend” on Saturday, October 18, and Sunday, October 19, from noon to 5 p.m. Among those historic sites are several in Union:Caldwell Parsonage 909 Caldwell Ave.Connecticut Farms Church ...
SUMMIT, NJ — The stage is set, the amps are ready, and the beat drops this weekend.Summit’s fifth annual Battle of the Bands will rock the Village Green on Sunday, Sept. 28, from 12:45 p.m. to 2:45 p.m. at 356 Broad Street. Some of the area’s top local bands will go head-to-head in 30-minute sets, ...
BRIDGEWATER, NJ – Students enrolled in the Gifted and Talented Honors Dance Program at Somerset County Vocational & Technical High School (SCVTHS) are benefitting from an artist residency program through a partnership with the New Jersey Ballet. Throughout the 2025-2026 school year, NJ Ballet ...
OLEAN, NY — The nationally touring ska-punk band Keep Flying will headline a special performance Saturday at Four Mile Brewing. New York rockers The Victory Drive and local favorites Moonlight Revival also will perform.Doors will open at 6:30 p.m. The music will start at 7. Admission is free.The ...