Arts & Entertainment Top Stories
By TELINA CUPPARI
September 1, 2025
KENILWORTH, NJ - Please see the list of events hosted by the Kenilworth Public Library the week of Sept. 2 - Sept. 5.THIS WEEK AT THE LIBRARY....Tuesday, Sept. 2: BOOGIE WOOGIE BABIES (10:30m – 11:00am)Ages: 0 – 4Interactive program with music and movement. This program will be presented by ...
NEW PROVIDENCE, N.J. — Hollywood has come to Springfield Avenue.Adams Fine Clothing, a longtime downtown New Providence staple, will be featured in Dan Levy and Rachel Sennott’s upcoming Netflix comedy series Big Mistakes. Netflix has confirmed Levy, Sennott, Taylor Ortega, and Laurie Metcalf in ...
NEW PROVIDENCE, N.J. — Hollywood has come to Springfield Avenue.Adams Fine Clothing, a longtime downtown New Providence staple, will be featured in Dan Levy and Rachel Sennott’s upcoming Netflix comedy series Big Mistakes. Netflix has confirmed Levy, Sennott, Taylor Ortega, and Laurie Metcalf in ...
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ — An East Brunswick High School graduate will make history next week, becoming the first female editor-in-chief of Rolling Stone.Shirley Halperin assumes her role as co-editor-in-chief starting on September 1, coming from the Hollywood Reporter, where she most recently served as ...
PRINCETON, NJ - A bit of France has come to New Jersey this summer as Cirque De Paris tours the Garden State. The circus’ new 2025 show features acts to entertain the whole family, including aerialists, a clown, a cyclist, a magician, acrobats and more. The performances are infused with French ...
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ — An East Brunswick High School graduate will make history next week, becoming the first female editor-in-chief of Rolling Stone.Shirley Halperin assumes her role as co-editor-in-chief starting on September 1, coming from the Hollywood Reporter, where she most recently served as ...
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ — An East Brunswick High School graduate will make history next week, becoming the first female editor-in-chief of Rolling Stone.Shirley Halperin assumes her role as co-editor-in-chief starting on September 1, coming from the Hollywood Reporter, where she most recently served as ...
GLEN ROCK, NJ – The Arts Council of Glen Rock is preparing for Music Fest 2025 – an all-day event that celebrates and recognizes the local music around Glen Rock. This community-focused event of Arts Council members and supporters provides an opportunity for the Musicians to perform sets onstage ...
Most of us think of Labor Day as the unofficial end of summer, but the Labor Day holiday was originally created to pay tribute to the contributions of the American worker.Labor leaders of the late 19th century advocated for the holiday when the labor movement was already flourishing across U.S.
HUDSON FALLS – Singer, songwriter and guitarist PJ Ferguson is returning home to the Capital Region for a special, one-night-only concert alongside his band, The Tennessee Strange, on Friday, September 5, at The Strand Theatre in Hudson Falls.The former Whitehall native, now residing in Nashville, ...
Orange, NJ – Famed comedian, actor, writer, and producer Marlon Wayans took time out from his nationwide Wild Child Tour to make a special appearance at Brivado Cigars in Orange, New Jersey. The Hollywood star, fresh off a nine-show run at the Stress Factory Comedy Club in New Brunswick, stopped in ...
BAYONNE, NJ - The Beer Cats will play rock hits from the 1970’s, 1980’s, 1990’s, and 2000’s in the Summer Sounds by the Bay concert on Wednesday, September 3, at 7:00 p.m.The concert, which is an addition to the original schedule, will take place at the amphitheater on the lower level of ...
FLEMINGTON – The borough is hoping to get in on the $2.6 billion New Jersey film industry by bringing its municipal code in line with new guidelines issued by the state Motion Picture & Television Commission.The borough council introduced the amending ordinance at the Aug. 11 meeting. A public ...
JERSEY CITY, NJ - Jersey City Connects, a local organization committed to creating a welcoming, inclusive, and respectful space for all attendees at their events, will hold Queer Board Game Night on Tuesday, Sept. 16 at AndCo North, a coworking space, located at 220 9th St Second Floor.The games, ...
ROSELAND, NJ – Renovations and upgrades to Tedesco Park are almost fully complete.Work to revamp the park in Roseland started several years ago with the addition of a pickleball court, the renovation of the existing basketball court, and the rehabilitation of the existing picnic pavilion area.More ...
BAYONNE, NJ - Bayonne’s Young at Heart Club is hosting a trip to Atlantic City on Wednesday, September 17.The bus will leave from 4th St. and Broadway at 10 a.m.Tickets for the trip are $40 with attendees receiving $18 back on the card to use at the casino.For reservations and information, please ...
Happy Labor Day — our unofficial end of summer.Oh sure, there may be plenty of warm days ahead, but Labor Day is customarily when school children and their parents get ready for a new academic year, and many fashion-conscious women stop wearing white attire and accessories.Plenty of people and ...
PATERSON, NJ - Thousands of people gathered at the Great Falls National Historical Park Labor Day weekend for the annual Great Falls Festival, a three-day celebration of Paterson’s history, culture, and community.The 2025 festival, which runs through Monday, is dedicated to the memory of Jacqueline ...
Most of us think of Labor Day as the unofficial end of summer, but the Labor Day holiday was originally created to pay tribute to the contributions of the American worker.Labor leaders of the late 19th century advocated for the holiday when the labor movement was already flourishing across U.S.
PLAINFIELD, NJ — The Queen City Film Festival released its 2025 lineup and events schedule. The annual festival typically occurs on the third weekend of October, and its eighth interation will take place between October 16 and 19.The event has become a destination for filmmakers and creatives from ...
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.Kenilworth Chief of Police Recounts Serving in U.S. ArmyKenilworth Public Schools Names Elliot Platt New ...
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ — An East Brunswick High School graduate will make history next week, becoming the first female editor-in-chief of Rolling Stone.Shirley Halperin assumes her role as co-editor-in-chief starting on September 1, coming from the Hollywood Reporter, where she most recently served as ...
NEW PROVIDENCE, N.J. — Hollywood has come to Springfield Avenue.Adams Fine Clothing, a longtime downtown New Providence staple, will be featured in Dan Levy and Rachel Sennott’s upcoming Netflix comedy series Big Mistakes. Netflix has confirmed Levy, Sennott, Taylor Ortega, and Laurie Metcalf in ...
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 ...
DOYLESTOWN, PA—A 1980s dance band will take to the stage in Doylestown Township’s Central Park this week as part of the Thompson Performing Arts Summer Concert Series.On Wednesday night, ‘80s Revolution will bring its high-energy mix of dance sounds from the 1980s. Expect to hear songs from artists ...
PATERSON, NJ - A sea of red, white, and blue waved proudly Saturday morning outside Paterson City Hall as hundreds gathered for the 36th Annual Dominican Flag Raising and Parade celebration, a deeply emotional and vibrant tribute to Dominican heritage, unity, and perseverance.Hosted by the ...
RAHWAY, NJ — In September and October, the City of Rahway is hosting a series of introductory chess lessons at the Rahway Recreation Center called “Intro to Chess Psychology.”The lessons are designed to not only teach the basics of chess but to demonstrate how the game can enhance critical ...
EAST HANOVER, NJ - Hanover Park's Fall Play will be Almost Maine. Tryouts are coming up next weekend. See below for details.
NUTLEY, NJ - Laughter is the best medicine, and the Oakley will offer just what the doctor ordered every Tuesday starting in September. Join your friends for open mic night for comedians. Always fancy yourself a comedian? Why not try it out at the Oakley? It's happening on Tuesdays in Nutley ...
CHATHAM, NJ – Janice Wanjiku of Mrembo NYC made her debut at the Chatham Borough Farmers' Market on Saturday with her unique jewelry pieces made in Kenya.“The name of my brand is Mrembo, which means beautiful in Swahili," Wanjiku said. “I like beauty and unique things. I want women to feel ...