Arts & Entertainment Top Stories
By ADILENE RODRIGUEZ
September 20, 2025
PLAINFIELD, NJ — Celebrating the start of Hispanic Heritage Month, Plainfield hosted a festival Friday evening in front of City Hall featuring live music, dance performances and various activities.The Hispanic Heritage Festival was opened with a performance by Viva Vallenato, a Colombian folk ...
WEST ORANGE, NJ – The West Orange Arts Council (WOAC) is celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month (Sept. 15 to Oct. 15) by exhibiting Hispanic and Latinx themed artwork . WOAC put out a call for artist contributors and collaborated with the West Orange Hispanic Foundation to present Colores y Cultura ...
OLEAN, NY — As twilight fell on Sept. 11, Lincoln Park was filled with the sound of horns, woodwinds and voices united in remembrance. The Twin Tiers Community Band closed Olean’s summer concert series with a program that honored the solemn anniversary while celebrating community, drawing nearly ...
GLEN ROCK, NJ - The Chamber of Commerce Street Fair is here, and it promises to be a doosey, if the weather forecast is any indication. When: Sunday, September 21, 2025Time: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.Where: Rock Road between the tracksThe annual street fair is organized by the Chamber to promote local ...
ST. BONAVENTURE, NY — When the doors of the Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts open on Sunday, the building will hum with both visual and musical energy. Five freshly curated galleries will welcome visitors in the early afternoon, and by midafternoon, the Grammy-winning Buffalo Philharmonic ...
MORRIS COUNTY, NJ - There are lots to do this weekend. From pop ups to sports to concerts, music and farmers markets. There is something for everyone! FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 19Blink Now Pop Up Shop; 51 Corey Lane in Mendham; 10am - 3pmThe Troubadour Acoustic Concert Series presents Heather Peirson Duo ...
MORRIS COUNTY, NJ - There are lots to do this weekend. From pop ups to sports to concerts, music and farmers markets. There is something for everyone! FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 19Blink Now Pop Up Shop; 51 Corey Lane in Mendham; 10am - 3pmThe Troubadour Acoustic Concert Series presents Heather Peirson Duo ...
MORRIS COUNTY, NJ - There are lots to do this weekend. From pop ups to sports to concerts, music and farmers markets. There is something for everyone! FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 19Blink Now Pop Up Shop; 51 Corey Lane in Mendham; 10am - 3pmThe Troubadour Acoustic Concert Series presents Heather Peirson Duo ...
RIDGEWOOD, NJ - The Ridgewood Department of Parks and Recreation is teaming up with Abrakadoodle to host three classes for creative kids.PAW-SOME PetsFrom 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m., kindergarten through third-grade students are invited to create a variety of pet-centered crafts, including designing a ...
PISCATAWAY, NJ — Westergard Library, located at 20 Murray Avenue in Piscataway will celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with a hands-on “Mola Art” workshop for students in grades K-6 on Saturday, Sept. 20, from 1:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.The event offers young artists a chance to explore the vibrant ...
DOYLESTOWN, PA—At an audition on Thursday night, Doylestown chose 14 people to serve as the borough’s town criers to help celebrate the nation’s 250th birthday.The audition was held in the courtyard behind the Doylestown Historical Society. More than 30 people had signed up for the event, but in ...
This year's annual Essex County Senior Citizen Art Show recognized four Bloomfield residents for their artistic talents. This year's contest had 120 entries who submitted work that was judged on originality, composition, quality, style and creativity.This year's Bloomfield winners are as ...
The Nutley Irish American Association announced the 2026 St. Patrick's Day Parade dignitaries during their September meeting held on Thursday, Sept. 18. The dignitaries posed for a picture with Nutley Irish President Deidre Hollywood and Vice President Shane McClafferty. Grand Marshal - Steve ...
NEWARK - Halsey Fest heated up as the sun went down along the historic Halsey Street corridor in downtown Newark on Thursday evening, Sept. 18. Halsey Fest brought together the downtown Newark community for a day of celebration, connection and creativity along Halsey Street, as well as the broader ...
Newark PorchFest 2025, a community arts and music festival staged on porches, patios, and driveways in Newark’s Forest Hill Historic District, will return for its sixth season on Saturday.Organized by the Forest Hill Community Association, the free event will showcase more than 50 musicians, visual ...
MANAHAWKIN, NJ — Families are invited to celebrate Halloween with farm animals, pumpkin painting and trick-or-treating at Daffodil Valley Homestead with Blooming Rose Paint & Create on Oct. 26.The “Paint, Drip, and Pet” event will begin at 11 a.m. and features the chance to create light-up ...
MANAHAWKIN, NJ — Families are invited to celebrate Halloween with farm animals, pumpkin painting and trick-or-treating at Daffodil Valley Homestead with Blooming Rose Paint & Create on Oct. 26.The “Paint, Drip, and Pet” event will begin at 11 a.m. and features the chance to create light-up ...
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 pmMonday, November 10, 2025 from 5:30 - 8:30 pm Callbacks will be by invitation only. PLEASE NOTE: ALL AUDITIONS will be held at The ...
CEDAR GROVE, NJ — Five Montclair artists were honored with awards at the annual Essex County Senior Citizens Juried Art Show.The group was recognized during a ceremony on Friday, September 12 in Cedar Grove.Susan Irby won first place in the non-professional watercolor category with “Hostas in ...
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ — Plans are in full swing for the annual East Brunswick Day.This year's event is scheduled for Sunday, October 5, from noon to 4 p.m., at the usual spot, the Community Arts Center.The family-friendly event features live entertainment, food trucks and a petting zoo.“It's actually ...
FLEMINGTON, NJ - George Washington crossing the Delaware in 1776?Happened in Hunterdon County.The subsequent Battle of Trenton?Hunterdon County.Those were a couple of the significant events of the American Revolution that Mayor Marcia Karrow, chair the Hunterdon County Tricentennial Committee, ...
TRENTON, NJ - Mercer County will kick off a new concert series along the Delaware River this weekend, beginning with a performance by popular cover band Don’t Call Me Francis.The free event is scheduled for Sunday, Sept. 21, from noon to 4 p.m. at South Riverwalk Park in Trenton. Music will begin ...
Princeton, NJ -- It’s finally Back to School season and, while some students might not be happy, Princeton residents should be very happy – the university is back with many exciting offerings for the community. The Seuls en Scène French Theater Festival is in full swing, bringing celebrated French ...
MORRIS COUNTY, NJ - There are lots to do this weekend. From pop ups to sports to concerts, music and farmers markets. There is something for everyone! FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 19Blink Now Pop Up Shop; 51 Corey Lane in Mendham; 10am - 3pmMorristown Field Hockey vs Arthur L Johnson; Morristown Turf Field; ...
PARKLAND, FL- The Parkland Friends of the Library hosted a sold-out Painting Par-Tea last on Saturday, September 13, 2025, at the library in Parkland.“For the past three years, we have held a Membership Tea once a year to show appreciation for our community support, and to try to entice new members ...
CEDAR GROVE, NJ - The Township of Cedar Grove invites residents to embrace their Halloween spirit. The township will be hosting a Halloween House Decorating Contest. Judging will take place on October 26 between 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. Awards will be given for the following categories: Spookiest ...
MORRIS COUNTY, NJ - There are lots to do this weekend. From pop ups to sports to concerts, music and farmers markets. There is something for everyone! FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 19Blink Now Pop Up Shop; 51 Corey Lane in Mendham; 10am - 3pmMadison Boys Soccer vs Mount Olive; Madison High School; 4pmMadison ...
MORRIS COUNTY, NJ - There are lots to do this weekend. From pop ups to sports to concerts, music and farmers markets. There is something for everyone! FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 19Blink Now Pop Up Shop; 51 Corey Lane in Mendham; 10am - 3pmMorristown Field Hockey vs Arthur L Johnson; Morristown Turf Field; ...
RIDGEWOOD, NJ - Front porches will be transformed into stages and sidewalks into dance floors during the first Ridgewood Porchfest on Saturday, September 20.Beginning at 1:00 p.m. sharp, the event will kick off with the Ridgewood High School Marching Band performing on Brookside Avenue.
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 ...