Arts & Entertainment Top Stories
By MATT DOHERTY
August 29, 2025
ASBURY PARK, NJ – The milestone anniversary marks half a century of the Clearwater Festival, a tradition first founded in 1975 on Sandy Hook by Robert Killian, who was inspired by the work of legendary folksinger and activist Pete Seeger. Killian, who will perform during the event, will also be ...
RAHWAY, NJ — The Union County Performing Arts Center (UCPAC) Board of Trustees, staff, and volunteers are proud to honor the legacy of lifelong board member, author, historian, and film enthusiast I. Joseph “Irv” Hyatt with the renaming of its beloved classic film series. The 35mm and 16mm film ...
DOYLESTOWN, PA—The desk where musical theater history was made returned to its former home in Doylestown last week.While the standing desk may look like an ordinary piece of furniture, it was used by Oscar Hammerstein II to write many of his famous musicals. The musical theater legend penned many ...
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ – The South Plainfield Public Celebrations Committee (SPPCC) will host its 66th Annual Labor Day Parade on Monday, Sept. 1. This year’s parade theme, “Superheroes and Villains,” will celebrate not only the colorful characters from comic books and movies, but also the real-life ...
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ – The South Plainfield Public Celebrations Committee (SPPCC) will host its 66th Annual Labor Day Parade on Monday, Sept. 1. This year’s parade theme, “Superheroes and Villains,” will celebrate not only the colorful characters from comic books and movies, but also the real-life ...
SOMERVILLE, NJ - Continuing the Summer Stage Concert Series, local guitarist John Busse, a crowd favorite, returns to Division Street Saturday, Saturday, Aug. 30 for a free performance 6-9 p.m.Busse has been actively performing his original music, and showcasing his talent at a wide variety of ...
OLEAN, NY — Olean Theatre Workshop has received two grants from the Arts Council of the Southern Finger Lakes.The organization was awarded $2,500 for its Connecting Community Through Theatre program and $2,500 for its Summer STAR program 2025, according to a press release from the Arts ...
Princeton, NJ -- We can’t think of a more appropriate way to wave goodbye to summer than taking a last-minute trip to the ocean shore -- right here on Nassau Street. The Garden Theatre hosts its third annual “Jaws Fest” on the 50th anniversary 1975 film classic. On Friday night, August 29, at 7 ...
NEWTON, NJ – The Town of Newton together with the Greater Newton Chamber of Commerce will be hosting a Meet and Greet for the local business community on Wednesday, September 3 from 5 to 7 p.m. Light refreshments and live music will be provided.Local businesses are requested to RSVP to ...
ASBURY PARK, NJ – The milestone anniversary marks half a century of the Clearwater Festival, a tradition first founded in 1975 on Sandy Hook by Robert Killian, who was inspired by the work of legendary folksinger and activist Pete Seeger. Killian, who will perform during the event, will also be ...
ASBURY PARK, NJ – The milestone anniversary marks half a century of the Clearwater Festival, a tradition first founded in 1975 on Sandy Hook by Robert Killian, who was inspired by the work of legendary folksinger and activist Pete Seeger. Killian, who will perform during the event, will also be ...
MORRISTOWN, NJ - The Morristown Festival of Books' KidFest is Saturday, October 11. The free event will run from 10:30 am to 4:00 pm. There will be 40+ authors and illustrators in attendance who will meet fans and sign books. Books will be available for purchase throughout the day. There’s ...
CEDAR GROVE, NJ - The final Resident Day of Summer 2025 is coming to the Cedar Grove Pool on Friday. Pool hours are from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. All Cedar Grove residents are welcome to attend. Entry is $20 per person. All children ages 17 and under must be accompanied by an adult for the duration of ...
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 ...
CLARK, NJ — In a total coincidence (or is it the universe trying to tell us something?), right after TAPinto Clark put out its piece on resident and artist Heda Matiejunas, we found out that a new art exhibition in Rahway will feature her work.Related News: An Artist Among Us: Clark Resident Heda ...
SOMERSET, NJ - From classic cars and Cajun feasts to big laughs and outdoor movies, the final weekend of August is packed with family-friendly events in and around Franklin.Dead Man’s Curve Wild Hot Rod WeekendThe Delta Hotel in Somerset will roar to life with the Dead Man’s Curve Wild Hot Rod ...
RAHWAY, NJ — Atelier Rosal, the framing shop and art gallery in downtown Rahway, has a brand-new exhibition, “Figures,” running through September 25.The exhibition is, according to the gallery, “a celebration of the human form in ourselves, our loved ones, or in the inspiring strangers that weave ...
PARAMUS, NJ – There are four days of fun left in the Paramus Pool's 2025 season. Labor Day, Monday, Sept. 1, is the last chance to make a splash and wave goodbye to summer. Pool Hours:Weekdays 12-8 p.m.Weekends & Holidays 11 a.m.-8 p.m.
SOMERVILLE, NJ - Continuing the Summer Stage Concert Series, local guitarist John Busse, a crowd favorite, returns to Division Street Saturday, Saturday, Aug. 30 for a free performance 6-9 p.m.Busse has been actively performing his original music, and showcasing his talent at a wide variety of ...
MOUNT LAUREL, NJ — Start your Labor Day weekend off with a free movie at the Mount Laurel Library!The Library will be holding a special matinee screening of the off-Broadway sensation Little Shop of Horrors on Friday, August 29 at 1PM.Watch Ellen Greene, Rick Moranis, Steve Martin, and, of course, ...
RAHWAY, NJ — On Thursday, September 4, at 2 p.m., New York Yankees organist Ed Alstrom will put on a free theatre organ concert at the Rahway Senior Center, located at 1306 Esterbrook Ave.The concert is entitled “It Was 20 Years Ago Today: The Hits of 1965.” The performance has been called “a ...
MORRIS COUNTY, NJ - What are you doing this holiday weekend? If you are in town, check out all that's happening! FRIDAY AUGUST 29Madison Boys Soccer Scrimmage vs Governor Livingston at Governor Livingston; 10amAfternoon Movie at the Morris County Library; 1:45pmMadison Girls Volleyball Scrimmage ...
MORRIS COUNTY, NJ - What are you doing this holiday weekend? If you are in town, check out all that's happening! FRIDAY AUGUST 29Morristown Boys Soccer Scrimmage vs Pequannock at Pequannock High School; 10amAfternoon Movie at the Morris County Library; 1:45pmBoonton Labor Day Carnival, Parade and ...
HACKENSACK, NJ – The final performance of Bergen County's Free Summer Concert Series, “Music in the Park,” will welcome “ARENA: Relive the Rock” at Overpeck County Park Amphitheater in Ridgefield Park.County Executive James J. Tedesco III, alongside the Board of Commissioners and the Bergen County ...
Linden, NJ-The Linden Public Library came alive with energy and purpose as more than 70 families, neighbors, and friends gathered for Unity Day—an afternoon filled with joy and meaningful engagement, dedicated to celebrating community, culture, and connection. The event was moderated by Bette Bland ...
HOBOKEN, NJ — Hoboken Public Library invites the community to step into their stories with a special Audiobook Walk on Saturday, September 6 at 10:00 a.m. Participants will gather at the Main Library before heading together to Northwest Resiliency Park for a scenic loop walk and return.This unique ...
WESTFIELD, NJ — Summer may be nearly over, but live music in downtown Westfield will continue with Sweet Sounds Encore, the Downtown Westfield Corporation has announced.Live bands will play every Friday in September, from 6 – 9 .m., on Quimby Street.“After such a successful Sweet Sounds season this ...
JERSEY CITY, NJ - About a half an hour before marchers lined up for this year’s Pride Festival parade, organizers gathered on the front steps of Jersey City City Hall to make it clear the event was more than just a celebration. It was also a political act of defiance against an administration in ...
ASBURY PARK, NJ – The milestone anniversary marks half a century of the Clearwater Festival, a tradition first founded in 1975 on Sandy Hook by Robert Killian, who was inspired by the work of legendary folksinger and activist Pete Seeger. Killian, who will perform during the event, will also be ...