Arts & Entertainment Top Stories
By COLETTE DOUDIN
September 4, 2025
WESTFIELD, NJ — Raising the curtain on its 2025-26 season, the Westfield-based New Jersey Festival Orchestra invites music lovers to embark on an exhilarating journey through folk traditions shared in symphonic splendor. NJFO Music Director and Conductor David Wroe will lead “The Gypsy Spirit” ...
DOYLESTOWN, PA—When the Doylestown Arts Festival returns this weekend for its 34th annual show, it will feature more artists, more bands, more food and—for the first time—a beer garden.The festival, which will run from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 6, and Sunday, Sept. 7, is the anchor event ...
TEWKSBURY TOWNSHIP, NJ - The Tewksbury Historical Society sponsors its 33rd Art Show and Sale 10/4-10/11 at the Zion Lutheran Church, Christian Education Center, 18 Miller Ave., in Oldwick. Show proceeds will benefit its investigation into improvements of archival maintenance.Artists from across ...
EDISON, NJ - Edison School District officials recently unveiled the new Andrew S. DeNicola Performing Arts Center and additional classroom wing at John P. Stevens High School. The project was an estimated $30 million, according to the district.“These projects represent the district’s dedication to ...
BERNARDSVILLE, NJ – The Friends of the Bernardsville Public Library invite community members of all ages to participate in the Library’s upcoming 2nd Annual Tiny Art Show. This creative program offers an opportunity for artists to showcase their talents on a small scale, with works displayed for ...
WESTFIELD, NJ — Raising the curtain on its 2025-26 season, the Westfield-based New Jersey Festival Orchestra invites music lovers to embark on an exhilarating journey through folk traditions shared in symphonic splendor. NJFO Music Director and Conductor David Wroe will lead “The Gypsy Spirit” ...
SOUTH BRUNSWICK, NJ - The South Brunswick Public Library's annual Harvest Fest is scheduled for Saturday, September 27, from 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM at Reichler Park. This event is free and open to the public. Participants will be treated to a DIY popcorn bar, fresh cider, a petting zoo, live music, ...
EDISON, NJ - A bowling alley and arcade will open at the Menlo Park Mall next year, according to a press release. Round1 is expected to open on May 15, 2026.According to the mall, Round1 will offer bowling, arcade games, 100+ crane machines, karaoke, and billiards. They will also serve Japanese ...
ROSELAND, NJ – The borough is hosting a '70s rock show with a performance by Super Trans Am on Friday, Sept. 5 at 7 p.m. at the Harrison Complex.The band will be performing arena anthems and popular hits from the 1970s.Food concessions will begin sales one hour before the start of the concert, ...
NEWARK - Mayor Ras J. Baraka will host the annual 24 Hrs. of Peace event, starting at 6 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 5 and continuing to 6 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 6, at South 10th Street and Central Avenue in the West Ward.The 24 Hrs. of Peace event uses hip-hop culture to engage the community and have ...
RED BANK, NJ: Get ready to kick up your boots and bring your friends for a boot-stompin’ night of country line dancing in downtown Red Bank!Get ready to move! Red Bank RiverCenter and Dancefix Line are bringing high-energy dance fun to Broadwalk this Monday, September 8.Event Details:What: Country ...
MILLBURN, NJ – Longtime Rocktoberfest volunteer Cari Strassberg spoke about the event at the September 2 Township Committee meeting. She began, “I don't have to sell you guys on our Rocktoberfest, because it is, literally, the greatest event in town ever. We love Fourth of July. We love Winter ...
BRIDGEWATER, NJ – Open Door Arts, Visual & Performing Arts Center has scheduled two weekends of live performances of “Tiny Beautiful Things.”Performances are scheduled for Fridays, Sept. 12 and 19, at 8 p.m.; Saturdays, Sept. 13 and 20, at 8 p.m. and Sundays, Sept. 14 and 21, at 2 p.m. All ...
Princeton, NJ – Thanks to the energetic Friends of the Herrontown Woods, a nearly 100-acre preserve on the east side of the Princeton Ridge, lots of Princeton people today appreciate the role that Oswald and Elizabeth Veblen played in the creation of this preserve.The Veblens began acquiring ...
HAWTHORNE, NJ — Hawthorne Ave is being transformed into the fictional town of Crystal Lake as production begins on Mama’s Boy, a prequel to the Friday the 13th horror franchise. The series, produced by Peacock and A24, will star actress Linda Cardellini.According to a notice sent to residents, ...
ASBURY PARK, NJ – The Asbury Park Transportation Center will transform into a hub of music and community on Friday, September 5, when “Art & Sound at the Station” takes place from 5 to 8 p.m.The free event features live performances from Space, Alex Simone, Anthony Xerri, and Eric Ginsberg.
Auditions!“Uh, Oh Here Comes Christmas”by Robert Fulghumdirected by Alex OleksijNon-Musical versionWhen:October 26th – 6:00pmOctober 27th – 7:00pmCallbacks by invitation only, October 29th- 7-00pmWhere: Nutley Little Theatre, 47 Erie Place, NutleySynopsis:This play is a nostalgic reflection on ...
ROXBURY, NJ — The Roxbury Arts Alliance (RAA) said it is proud to present The Diary of Anne Frank, later this month at the Citizens Bank Theater in Succasunna.The play will be performed on Sept. 20 and Sept. 27 at 7:30 p.m. as well as on Sept. 21 and Sept. 28 at 2 p.m., said the RAA. The theater is ...
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ - As summer inches to a close, the South Plainfield Public Library is ramping up for a sensational September. The library's popular weekly children's programs are on hiatus for September but return on Monday, October 6. Fall kids' programming kicks off on Tuesday, October 7.
EASTAMPTON, NJ — Calling all Bordentown artists! One of the most anticipated art shows of the year is approaching.The Burlington County Parks System's 49th Annual Juried Art Show will be on exhibit from September 19 through January 10 at the Smithville Annex Gallery at Historic Smithville Park in ...
DOYLESTOWN, PA—Doylestown’s Broad Commons Park will once again be filled with live music and food trucks on Thursday night for the continuation of the borough’s Concerts at the Commons music series.This week’s show will feature two bands. Big Boy Brass is a Lancaster-based brass band that blends ...
EASTAMPTON, NJ — Calling all Mount Laurel artists! One of the most anticipated art shows of the year is approaching.The Burlington County Parks System's 49th Annual Juried Art Show will be on exhibit from September 19 through January 10 at the Smithville Annex Gallery at Historic Smithville Park in ...
FAIR LAWN/GLEN ROCK, NJ - The Glen Rock Senior Advisory Committee is sponsoring a Free Guided Walking Tour of Historic Radburn on Sunday, September 7, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 12 Noon. The tour of this National Landmark begins promptly at 10 a.m. in front of Fair Lawn’s Cadmus House Museum, 14 Pollitt ...
BAYONNE, NJ - While the Jackson-Belle program that was initially scheduled has been canceled, the Bayonne Historical Society will still hold a program on September 9th in the O’Connor Gallery of the Bayonne Public Library at 7 PM.The speaker will be Manager Dan Klein from the Jersey City Public ...
RIDGEWOOD, NJ - Pediatric physical therapist and author, Samantha Castella, will be at the Ridgewood Public Library (RPL) from 10:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 6.Castella will be reading her book “Minty’s Scoop on School,” which stars Minty, a mint chocolate chip ice cream, who is ...
Linden, NJ - This Week at #lindenpubliclibrary 9/1-9/6Mon, 9/1 - The library is closed for #LaborDay2025 Tues, 9/2 - Chair Yoga @ 10 AMTues, 9/2 - Movie: Labor Day @ 1 PMTues, 9/2 - #trivianight #backtoschool and Septembery Things @ 7 PM*Wed, 9/3 - Project Healthy Bones @ 10 AMWed, 9/3 - Terrific ...
UNION, NJ – Talented residents from across Union County are invited to participate in Union’s Got Talent’s 2025 show, a fundraising event for the Union High School Performing Arts Company and the Douglas Michael Krueger Scholarship Fund.This year, the show will be held at the brand-new DMK Black ...
NEW PROVIDENCE, NJ - Some events are more than dates on a calendar–they’re the days a town feels most like itself. For New Providence, the NP Business Street Fair was one of those days. Springfield Avenue alive with food, music, vendors, and familiar faces reminds us how good it feels when the ...
NEW PROVIDENCE, NJ - Some events are more than dates on a calendar–they’re the days a town feels most like itself. For New Providence, the NP Business Street Fair was one of those days. Springfield Avenue alive with food, music, vendors, and familiar faces reminds us how good it feels when the ...
CHATHAM, NJ – When it comes to Labor Day, it's easy to track down where Chatham couple Karen and Bob Fritsch can be found spending their holiday.On Monday, the Fritsches celebrated their 40th anniversary as members of the Colony Pool Club. Karen held a homemade sign to commemorate the occasion ...