Arts & Entertainment Top Stories

August 20, 2025

BAYONNE, NJ - Two shows in the Summer Sounds By the Bay concert series previously postponed due to weather have been rescheduled.We May Be Right! Billy Joel Tribute will now take place on Wednesday, August 27, and Super Trans Am will take the stage two nights later on Friday, August 29.  Both shows ...

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COCONUT CREEK, FL — Promenade at Coconut Creek will host a free bubble show for families on Wednesday, August 27.The event runs from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. outside the shopping center at 4467 Lyons Road. The show takes place in front of the butterfly mural near the North Parking Garage Ramp.The ...

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MORRISTOWN, NJ - TULA TELFAIR: N A T U R E Does Not Locate Itself examines Tula Telfair’s work at the intersection of Realism and imagination, as well as art and the natural world. This large-scale exhibition is the first solo museum show of her work in the NYC-metro area in the past 15 years. The ...

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MORRISTOWN, NJ - TULA TELFAIR: N A T U R E Does Not Locate Itself examines Tula Telfair’s work at the intersection of Realism and imagination, as well as art and the natural world. This large-scale exhibition is the first solo museum show of her work in the NYC-metro area in the past 15 years. The ...

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MORRISTOWN, NJ - TULA TELFAIR: N A T U R E Does Not Locate Itself examines Tula Telfair’s work at the intersection of Realism and imagination, as well as art and the natural world. This large-scale exhibition is the first solo museum show of her work in the NYC-metro area in the past 15 years. The ...

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BORDENTOWN CITY, NJ — Hilltop Park in Bordentown City will once again transform into an outdoor classical music venue this weekend with the return of a free popular summer concert. The next Bach on Hilltop Park performance is taking place on Sunday, August 24 from 6:30PM to 8:00PM at Hilltop ...

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BORDENTOWN CITY, NJ — Hilltop Park in Bordentown City will once again transform into an outdoor classical music venue this weekend with the return of a free popular summer concert. The next Bach on Hilltop Park performance is taking place on Sunday, August 24 from 6:30PM to 8:00PM at Hilltop ...

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Morristown, NJ  – The top literary event in the tri-state area, the Morristown Festival of Books returns Friday, October 10, and Saturday, October 11, in historic downtown Morristown with something for readers of all ages and tastes. The Keynote Event kicks things off on Friday night, followed by ...

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PEAPACK AND GLADSTONE, NJ – Artists are invited to apply for participation in the 25th Annual Art in the Park Show and Sale, to be held on Sunday, September 14, 2025, from 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM at Liberty Park, Main Street, Peapack-Gladstone.In its 25th year, Art in the Park will showcase a wide ...

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ROXBURY, NJ - As the country approaches its 250th anniversary, Roxbury Historic Trust, Roxbury Historical Society and Roxbury Public Library are joining forces to present one of the most important historical figures of the Revolution, one who had ties to the Morris County area.“Alexander Hamilton” ...

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JERSEY CITY, NJ - The Jersey City Latin Jazz Festival is back, this year set to be held on Friday, September 5, beginning at 6:00 p.m. The event will take place at the Exchange Place waterfront. Featuring live music and a number of food trucks, this free concert is easily accessible from the nearby ...

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HIGHTSTOWN- A new municipal resolution was adopted into Hightstown's Borough code to facilitate and regulate motion picture filming, establishing official “Film Ready” standards.The Film Ready New Jersey Program is a state certification program aimed at educating counties on the basics of film ...

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SAYREVILLE, NJ –Rumbaile will headline the next Thursday Tunes in Kennedy Park, sponsored by the Sayreville Cultural Arts Commission, on August 21.Rumbaile's music is a high-energy blend of Caribbean, Salsa, Rumba, Pop, and Latin Rock. The ensemble has performed at international organizations, ...

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HILLSIDE, NJ - The Hillside Public Library invites adult residents to its End of Summer Social event. The event will be on September 3, starting at 6 p.m. Participants will be able to celebrate the end of summer with light karaoke, refreshments, music, and other activities. The event is free to ...

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TOTOWA, NJ - Totowa’s Summer Concert Series is making its return to the Municipal Complex Front Lawn on Wednesday. Attendees will have the opportunity to listen to the sounds of Frank Sinatra from Al Russo. They will be accompanied by Shake, Rattle, and Soul. Residents are encouraged to bring lawn ...

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ROXBURY, NJ - As the country approaches its 250th anniversary, Roxbury Historic Trust, Roxbury Historical Society and Roxbury Public Library are joining forces to present one of the most important historical figures of the Revolution, one who had ties to the Morris County area.“Alexander Hamilton” ...

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SOMERVILLE, NJ - Summer may be winding down, but the Downtown Somerville Alliance continues to crank up a busy calendar of things to do this week and through the end of September, beginning with Disney's “Inside Out 2” animated cartoon closing out the Starlit Cinema series Wednesday, Aug. 20 on ...

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MOUNT LAUREL, NJ — Looking for a way to spend time with your family this week? Join the Mount Laurel Library for a movie-filled afternoon. Join the Library on Thursday, August 21 at 1PM in the Craft Room for an open-door screening of the 2016 film The BFG.  The fantasy adventure film directed and ...

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FAIR LAWN, NJ - Get psyched, it's time for the Community Camp Out!It's become a Fair Lawn tradition, the end-of-summer Community Camp Out at Memorial Park: September 6-7, 2025 (raindate: September 13-14).Check-in and tent set-up begin at 5 p.m.Scan the QR code on the flyer to get in on the fun. The ...

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Basking Ridge, NJ - Farmstead Arts, located on King George Road in Basking Ridge, received a grant from the New Jersey Cultural Trust through the Institutional and Financial Stabilization Grants for Arts Organizations program in the amount of $24,200. This grant will support the development of a ...

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HAWTHORNE, NJ - The Chamber of Commerce's 13th Annual Car, Motorcycle & Truck Show had plenty of cool cars to show-off on quite a hot day this past Sunday, August 17.There were 182 vehicles that were registered by their proud owners and lined up on Grand Avenue. It was the most cars ever ...

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TINTON FALLS, NJ — Mazza Recycling — an award-winning, family-owned and operated company specializing in waste and recycling services — teamed up with the Girl  Scouts of the Jersey Shore on Saturday, August 2, for the 4th Annual Mazza Truck Pull at Mazza’s Tinton Falls facility. The high-energy, ...

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NEWTON, NJ—The Town of Newton is having its last Outdoor Movie Night event of the summer this weekend.The event will now be held at its new location, the Sussex County Community College, making it more accessible and convenient for the community.The feature film is Marvel’s action-packed ...

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SCOTCH PLAINS, NJ – The 51st annual Labor Day Italian Festival returns on Friday, Aug. 29, 2025, in Scotch Plains.  Hosted by the Scotch Plains-Fanwood Chapter of UNICO, St. Bartholomew's Church, and St. Bartholomew's Academy, the festival has been an annual tradition honoring San Nicola di Bari, ...

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SCOTCH PLAINS, NJ – The 51st annual Labor Day Italian Festival returns on Friday, Aug. 29, 2025, in Scotch Plains.  Hosted by the Scotch Plains-Fanwood Chapter of UNICO, St. Bartholomew's Church, and St. Bartholomew's Academy, the festival has been an annual tradition honoring San Nicola di Bari, ...

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CLARK, NJ — The Union County Board of County Commissioners invites all residents to enjoy the last concert in the Summer Arts Festival series: an afternoon of family-friendly entertainment from Zabo Circus, Michael & the Rockness Monsters, and Joanie Leeds on August 23, in Oak Ridge Park, ...

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Morristown, NJ  – The top literary event in the tri-state area, the Morristown Festival of Books returns Friday, October 10, and Saturday, October 11, in historic downtown Morristown with something for readers of all ages and tastes. The Keynote Event kicks things off on Friday night, followed by ...

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CEDAR GROVE, NJ - The Cedar Grove Recreation Department and Miss Dawn are offering three different dance and theater classes this Fall at the Cedar Grove Community Center.Kinetic Kids Movement Class is open to young residents ages 2 to 4 with a caregiver. Classes will be held on Mondays from ...

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ROSELLE, NJ - Movie night is returning to Roselle’s Borough Hall on Saturday, August 23. The Wild Robot will be on display for residents of all ages. The movie will begin at 7 p.m. Borough Hall is located at 210 Chestnut Street. For more information, please contact the Borough of Roselle at (908) ...

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Princeton, NJ – If you have ever wanted to sharpen your public speaking or performing skills, you have at least two chances this week in Princeton. On Tuesday, August 19, the Princeton Tech Meetup convenes at the Community Room of the Princeton Public Library for a session on how to “Talk Smart, ...

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