Arts & Entertainment Top Stories
By KAITLYN DEBARTH
August 18, 2025
BEACH HAVEN, NJ — Clubgoers at Bird & Betty’s got an unexpected treat Saturday night when Kevin Jonas, of the Jonas Brothers, jumped on stage for a surprise performance of the band’s hit single “Burnin’ Up.” This isn't the first time the pop star has surprised the crowd at Birds. He also ...
WAYNE, NJ – TAPinto Wayne’s very popular town-wide game, WayneQuest is coming back for its sixth iteration… and this time, the game host (yours truly) will be getting a lot of help from the Wayne Chamber of Commerce – a co-sponsor of the game. “Last year’s WayneQuest was fun, but not without its ...
HAWTHORNE, NJ - Evan Toth is a high school principal turned music journalist, turned record store owner, and this may not be the last title he adds to his resume.Toth, a resident of Hawthorne and a high school principal in Teaneck, is resurrecting sound…the sound of vinyl records. He is about to ...
HAWTHORNE, NJ - Evan Toth is a high school principal turned music journalist, turned record store owner, and this may not be the last title he adds to his resume.Toth, a resident of Hawthorne and a high school principal in Teaneck, is resurrecting sound…the sound of vinyl records. He is about to ...
BEACH HAVEN, NJ — Clubgoers at Bird & Betty’s got an unexpected treat Saturday night when Kevin Jonas, of the Jonas Brothers, jumped on stage for a surprise performance of the band’s hit single “Burnin’ Up.” This isn't the first time the pop star has surprised the crowd at Birds. He also ...
Linden, NJ - This Week at #lindenpubliclibrary 8/18-8/23Mon, 8/18 - Blood Drive @ 12:30 pmMon, 8/18 - #colorourworld Watercolor Painting @ 2 PM*Tues, 8/19 - Chair Yoga @ 10 AMTues, 8/19 - Movie: God's Not Dead, In God We Trust @ 1 PMTues, 8/19 - #triviatuesdays Trivia with Jeff @ 7 PM*Wed, 8/20 - ...
BEACH HAVEN, NJ — Clubgoers at Bird & Betty’s got an unexpected treat Saturday night when Kevin Jonas, of the Jonas Brothers, jumped on stage for a surprise performance of the band’s hit single “Burnin’ Up.” This isn't the first time the pop star has surprised the crowd at Birds. He also ...
BEACH HAVEN, NJ — Clubgoers at Bird & Betty’s got an unexpected treat Saturday night when Kevin Jonas, of the Jonas Brothers, jumped on stage for a surprise performance of the band’s hit single “Burnin’ Up.” This isn't the first time the pop star has surprised the crowd at Birds. He also ...
BEACH HAVEN, NJ — Clubgoers at Bird & Betty’s got an unexpected treat Saturday night when Kevin Jonas, of the Jonas Brothers, jumped on stage for a surprise performance of the band’s hit single “Burnin’ Up.” This isn't the first time the pop star has surprised the crowd at Birds. He also ...
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.Cuban Restaurant Closed for 6 Days by Westfield Health DepartmentFormer NJ Police Chief Sentenced to Prison ...
BEACH HAVEN, NJ — Clubgoers at Bird & Betty’s got an unexpected treat Saturday night when Kevin Jonas, of the Jonas Brothers, jumped on stage for a surprise performance of the band’s hit single “Burnin’ Up.” This isn't the first time the pop star has surprised the crowd at Birds. He also ...
BEACH HAVEN, NJ — Clubgoers at Bird & Betty’s got an unexpected treat Saturday night when Kevin Jonas, of the Jonas Brothers, jumped on stage for a surprise performance of the band’s hit single “Burnin’ Up.” This isn't the first time the pop star has surprised the crowd at Birds. He also ...
BEACH HAVEN, NJ — Clubgoers at Bird & Betty’s got an unexpected treat Saturday night when Kevin Jonas, of the Jonas Brothers, jumped on stage for a surprise performance of the band’s hit single “Burnin’ Up.” This isn't the first time the pop star has surprised the crowd at Birds. He also ...
HANOVER TOWNSHIP, NJ - Save the date. Hanover Township is once again hosting its annual community celebration - Hanover Township Day on September 6th.The afternoon will be filled with live entertainment, games, food, community organization booths, and family-friendly activities. Details are ...
SOMERVILLE, NJ - A total of $200,000 in grant funds were awarded to 17 creative organizations in Somerset County through the Local Arts Program including Ubuntu Cultural Pavilion, Inc., located in Somerville, awarded $6,675 to support the 2025 Paul Robeson Arts Festival and Pop-Up Museum. Learn ...
SOMERVILLE, NJ - A total of $200,000 in grant funds were awarded to 17 creative organizations in Somerset County through the Local Arts Program including Ubuntu Cultural Pavilion, Inc., located in Somerville, awarded $6,675 to support the 2025 Paul Robeson Arts Festival and Pop-Up Museum. Learn ...
CUBA, NY — The summer evening concert series on the lawn of Cuba-Rushford Central Elementary School, 15 Elm St., continues Monday with an acoustic cover by The Chumps.Concerts are scheduled for 6 to 7:30 p.m. on Mondays. The lineup for the summer series featuring area talent is below.Aug. 25: ...
BEACH HAVEN, NJ — Clubgoers at Bird & Betty’s got an unexpected treat Saturday night when Kevin Jonas, of the Jonas Brothers, jumped on stage for a surprise performance of the band’s hit single “Burnin’ Up.” This isn't the first time the pop star has surprised the crowd at Birds. He also ...
BEACH HAVEN, NJ — Clubgoers at Bird & Betty’s got an unexpected treat Saturday night when Kevin Jonas, of the Jonas Brothers, jumped on stage for a surprise performance of the band’s hit single “Burnin’ Up.” This isn't the first time the pop star has surprised the crowd at Birds. He also ...
COCONUT CREEK, FL — The City of Coconut Creek and the Coconut Creek Multicultural Circle will hold the annual ArtsFest on Sept. 13 at the Community Center.The event will run from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 1100 Lyons Road. Admission is free, and all ages are welcome. Pets are not allowed.ArtsFest will ...
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ - Looking to make a useful holiday gift or treasured present for a loved one? How about a tie quilt? Then, sign up for Karen's September Creative Crafting. On Wednesday, September 3 at 6 p.m., participants in this adults-only program will be creating tie quilts. A tie quilt is ...
HAMILTON, NJ - Hamilton Township Public Library’s free movie series continues with a showing of the historical comedy Mrs. Harris Goes to Parris this week.The 2022 film stars Lesley Manville as Ada Harris, a widowed cleaning lady in 1950s London who sets off on a journey to Paris with the dream of ...
FRANKLIN, NJ — Weekends are a perfect time to relax, and TAPinto Franklin now gives readers another way to unwind with a daily dose of puzzles and classic games. The site’s new Games section is designed to keep your mind sharp while giving you a quick break from the routine.Puzzle fans can start ...
ROXBURY, NJ - Need some new titles to read? The Friends of the Roxbury Public Library is hosting a multi-day book sale fundraiser from Thursday, Sept. 4 through Sunday, Sept. 7. The sale will include a wide assortment of up-to-date authors and titles for readers of all ages.All proceeds benefit ...
NUTLEY, NJ - With just a few weeks until school starts, this is the perfect week to rifle through drawers and closets for craft supplies that never quite became the perfect gift. This autumn, the Nutley Public Library is hosting a Craft Supply Swap.According to our friends at the Nutley Public ...
PORTVILLE, NY — The 2025 Music In The Park series will continue Wednesday with a performance by the Twin Tiers Community Band.The concerts will run from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Pioneer Park, North Main Street at Maple Avenue.The series will continue through Sept. 10. The remaining schedule ...
DOYLESTOWN, PA—A 1980s dance band and a Journey tribute band will play in Doylestown Township’s Central Park in two shows 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 ...
The stage is set! Zoe Vandergast Jazz: This sultry singer is back to make you swoon. If you like old school jazz with some modern touches, check her band out - Saturday August 16th
HILLSBOROUGH, NJ - Residents, organizations, youth groups, and businesses are invited to participate in the township's anniversary of the Scarecrow Festival.Starting Sept. 28th, the Scarecrow Festival display area in front of the Municipal Building on South Branch Road will be open for visitors to ...
VERONA, NJ - The Verona Summer Concert Series is returning on September 9. New Power Soul will be in town to perform. The group performs hits from a diverse music lineup, including Carrie Underwood, Zac Brown Band, Bruce Springsteen, and Lady Gaga. The concert will begin at 7 p.m. at the Civic ...