Arts & Entertainment Top Stories
By JOHN MOONEY
September 22, 2025
SAYREVILLE, NJ — Sayreville War Memorial High School has launched a groundbreaking Music and Recording Arts Program, designed to immerse students in the world of music production, sound design, and creative expression. This program offers hands-on experience with industry-standard tools and ...
CUBA, NY — The 20th annual Cuba Garlic Festival drew hundreds of visitors for two days filled with live music, local food, and plenty of garlic.Sponsored by the Cuba NY Chamber of Commerce Saturday and Sunday at Empire City Farms, the festival featured more than 100 vendors offering everything from ...
UNION, NJ – Union’s annual Hispanic Heritage Festival filled Biertuempfel Park with food, music, and cultural pride on Saturday, where two local sisters were recognized with the township’s Hispanic of the Year Award.Mayor James Bowser announced the honorees as Jennifer and Wanda España, artists ...
PLAINFIELD, NJ — From noon until 10pm on Saturday, Cedar Brook Park in Plainfield was again host to the city's annual house music festival. The sixth and latest iteration was the first to bear the name of its inspiration, Lenny Cathcart.“Last year the word was ‘epic’”, said Cathcart in a Facebook ...
SOUTH ORANGE, NJ - Last week, a vibrant new cultural event bloomed in the heart of South Orange’s largest public park: the Meadowland Park Dance Festival. The annual festival's premiere was met with an enthusiastic crowd of all ages, who gathered in chairs and on blankets on the Skate House Green ...
OAK RIDGE, NJ — The Chatham Marching Band, under the direction of Justin Lemley, won first place in its division at its opening competition of the season on Saturday at Jefferson Township High School.The Marching Cougars’ 2025 show is titled “Band to the Future,” and it takes audiences on a ...
MORRIS COUNTY, NJ — Whether you’re a fan of Neil Diamond, Hugh Jackman, Kate Hudson, or all three, this upcoming movie that was filmed in Morris County might be for you.“Song Sung Blue” is an upcoming movie following the real-life story of “Lightning and Thunder,” a popular Neil Diamond tribute ...
MORRIS COUNTY, NJ — Whether you’re a fan of Neil Diamond, Hugh Jackman, Kate Hudson, or all three, this upcoming movie that was filmed in Morris County might be for you.“Song Sung Blue” is an upcoming movie following the real-life story of “Lightning and Thunder,” a popular Neil Diamond tribute ...
MORRIS COUNTY, NJ — Whether you’re a fan of Neil Diamond, Hugh Jackman, Kate Hudson, or all three, this upcoming movie that was filmed in Morris County might be for you.“Song Sung Blue” is an upcoming movie following the real-life story of “Lightning and Thunder,” a popular Neil Diamond tribute ...
MORRIS COUNTY, NJ — Whether you’re a fan of Neil Diamond, Hugh Jackman, Kate Hudson, or all three, this upcoming movie that was filmed in Morris County might be for you.“Song Sung Blue” is an upcoming movie following the real-life story of “Lightning and Thunder,” a popular Neil Diamond tribute ...
Linden, NJ — This Week at #lindenpubliclibrary Sept. 22-27Mon, 9/22 - #minecraft Fall Harvest Frenzy @ 4 PM*Mon, 9/22 - Make & Take: #pumpkinspice Bath Bombs @ 4 PM*Tues, 9/23 - Chair Yoga @ 10 AMTues, 9/23 - #movie Dr. Strangelove @ 1 PMTues, 9/23 - KIDS #backtoschool Craft @ 4 PM* ...
NUTLEY, NJ - Disney Pixar star Lightning McQueen was in Nutley Sunday for the annual Nutley Rotary Club car show and took time to pose with residents and local celebrities. Before singing the Star Spangled Banner, Anna Felice stopped by to share the spotlight with McQueen.Earlier this week, Felice ...
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.Brearley Boys Varsity Soccer Team Secures Victory and Honors Kenilworth Fallen Officer on 9/11Kenilworth ...
BOCA RATON, FL – The Boca Raton Night Market is returning to downtown this fall, giving residents a chance to shop, eat, and enjoy live music after dark at Sanborn Square.The first market of the season takes place on Thursday, Oct. 2, from 6 to 9 p.m., with additional dates scheduled for Nov. 6 and ...
MORRIS COUNTY, NJ — Whether you’re a fan of Neil Diamond, Hugh Jackman, Kate Hudson, or all three, this upcoming movie that was filmed in Morris County might be for you.“Song Sung Blue” is an upcoming movie following the real-life story of “Lightning and Thunder,” a popular Neil Diamond tribute ...
SAYREVILLE, NJ — Rumbaile played the Sayreville Cultural Arts Council’s (CAC) final show of their summer concert series on Thursday, September 18. The band serenaded the crowd in English and Spanish, featuring songs from Carlos Santana and Buena Vista Social Club. Lead singer Sarah Lee told the ...
PISCATAWAY, NJ — East Jersey Old Town Village in Piscataway will host a special program honoring Middlesex County’s African American history on Saturday, Oct. 11, from noon to 4 p.m., featuring Michele Jones Galvin, the great-great-great grandniece of Harriet Tubman.Galvin, co-author of Beyond the ...
LAWRENCEVILLE, NJ – The Mercer County Library System is celebrating the love of literature and the joy that comes with reading at their inaugural Book Festival. The Festival will feature regional authors as well as panel discussions focused on writing and literary publishing. There also will be ...
LAWRENCEVILLE, NJ – The Mercer County Library System is celebrating the love of literature and the joy that comes with reading at their inaugural Book Festival. The Festival will feature regional authors as well as panel discussions focused on writing and literary publishing. There also will be ...
Princeton, NJ – As a teenager growing up in Ohio, Jennifer Guy dreamed of being the best cellist in the world and performing around the world. Several years after graduating from Ohio State University in the mid-1970s, where she majored in music, she passed the admissions jury for the Manhattan ...
Princeton, NJ – As a teenager growing up in Ohio, Jennifer Guy dreamed of being the best cellist in the world and performing around the world. Several years after graduating from Ohio State University in the mid-1970s, where she majored in music, she passed the admissions jury for the Manhattan ...
MORRIS COUNTY, NJ — Whether you’re a fan of Neil Diamond, Hugh Jackman, Kate Hudson, or all three, this upcoming movie that was filmed in Morris County might be for you.“Song Sung Blue” is an upcoming movie following the real-life story of “Lightning and Thunder,” a popular Neil Diamond tribute ...
Basking Ridge, NJ - With the official start of fall tomorrow, Monday, Sept. 22, fall activities are already in full swing across New Jersey. From hayrides and corn mazes to scarecrow strolls and haunted attractions, there’s no shortage of seasonal fun around the Garden State.With sunny days and ...
HAMILTON, NJ - The Hamilton Township Public Library is continuing its free movie series this week with screenings of the 1974 drama The Great Gatsby.Based on F. Scott Fitzgerald’s classic novel, the film stars Robert Redford as Jay Gatsby and Mia Farrow as Daisy Buchanan, bringing to life a story ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL – The City of Coral Springs is now accepting applications for the 2025 Holiday Parade, scheduled for Wednesday, December 10.This year’s theme, “Parade of Cultures,” will celebrate holiday traditions from around the world. Community groups, schools, organizations, and local ...
PISCATAWAY, NJ — East Jersey Old Town Village in Piscataway will host a special program honoring Middlesex County’s African American history on Saturday, Oct. 11, from noon to 4 p.m., featuring Michele Jones Galvin, the great-great-great grandniece of Harriet Tubman.Galvin, co-author of Beyond the ...
SUMMIT, NJ — HomeTowne Television (HTTV), the community station serving Summit and neighboring towns, is marking its 45th anniversary with a retro-themed fundraiser on Friday, Oct. 24, at the Summit Elks Lodge, 40 Maple Street.The event, titled “If I Could Turn Back Time,” will feature an evening ...
WHAT: Middlesex College’s annual HarvestFest welcomes the community to celebrate this season of cooler air, colorful foliage, and apple cider. There will be plenty to enjoy – hayrides, music, inflatable games, food trucks, a classic car show, and a pumpkin patch where you can choose your own ...
NUTLEY, NJ - Anna Felice will perform the National Anthem, the Star Spangled Banner, at the 7th Annual Nutley Rotary Car Show.Last week, Felice performed at the Nutley Family Service Bureau Garden Party at the Mountsieu-Hardie Garden.Feleice told TAPinto Nutley, “It was a majestic afternoon. I ...
BOCA RATON, FL — The carousel at Sugar Sand Park in Boca Raton is turning 20 this month, and the community landmark is celebrating with free Sunday rides throughout September.In addition to complimentary spins on Sundays, visitors can collect limited-edition anniversary tokens, which may be used ...