Arts & Entertainment Top Stories

August 13, 2025

WEST ORANGE, NJ – During the August 12 town council meeting, Downtown West Orange Alliance Social Media Coordinator Amy McCampbell reported on the attendees and income generated by the David Cassidy celebration and called it “three days of really nice economic development.”She stated that the ...

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HANOVER TOWNSHIP, NJ - The Morris County Library is hosting an event designed for those fascinated with shipwrecks on September 8th.Many a seaworthy vessel met its end in the waters off the New Jersey coast. This is an opportunity to join one of the Garden State’s most experienced historical divers ...

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MONTVILLE, NJ - Disney’s FROZEN JR. will be performed at Valley View Elementary School on Friday, August 15 and Saturday, August 16, 2025. This family-friendly production is directed by renowned music teacher Jordan Green, and features Montville Township Public Schools [MTPS] students in grades 4 ...

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WESTFIELD, NJ — Another movie is filming in town this week.Actor Stephen Dorff was just spotted on the baseball diamond in Gumbert Park filming a Little League scene for the movie “What the F*ck Is My Password?!,” 4filming.com reports.Director Steve Pink (known for “Hot Tub Time Machine” and ...

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RAHWAY, NJ — The Mayor's Summer Concert Series, sponsored by Mayor Raymond A. Giacobbe, the Rahway City Council, Rahway Special Improvement District, and the Union County Performing Arts Center (UCPAC), in partnership with Atelier Rosal, has more live music for you this Thursday, August 14!This ...

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TONIGHT'S DIVE-IN MOVIE MOVING TO WOODLAND Due to possible inclement weather, the Dive-In Movie at the Maplewood Pool scheduled for tonight (8/13) is being moved to the Woodland (60 Woodland Rd,). There will be donuts (& maybe even a surprise guest or two!), but guests should plan to ...

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Alert! Movie Night Cancelled Tonight Well, folks… Mother Nature wins this round. Tonight’s Summer Movie (Aug. 13) is officially canceled thanks to the forecasted rain & storms.We’re just as bummed as you are, but safety comes first for our community and crew. So grab a blanket. pick a cozy ...

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WEST WINDSOR, NJ – Are you a Taylor Swift fan excited about the new album that the famous pop star will be dropping?  Enjoy the music of Taylor Swift on Friday night at a concert in Mercer County Park as part of the Summer Concert Series. Fearless, a Taylor Swift tribute group, features musician ...

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SOUTH BRUNSWICK, NJ - The South Brunswick Public Library will host a virtual talk with Casey McQuiston, a New York Times bestselling author best known for their LGBT romance novel Red, White & Royal Blue.  McQuiston will be discussing their latest work, The Pairing, on Wednesday, August 20, ...

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RED BANK, NJ: Audrey Franco, an incoming senior at Holmdel High School, recently founded a theater camp to provide a free introduction to theater for children. The Disney-themed camp is open to children who reside in Red Bank, ages seven to ten and will run Monday, August 25th through Friday, 29th, ...

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RED BANK, NJ: Audrey Franco, an incoming senior at Holmdel High School, recently founded a theater camp to provide a free introduction to theater for children. The Disney-themed camp is open to children who reside in Red Bank, ages seven to ten and will run Monday, August 25th through Friday, 29th, ...

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RED BANK, NJ: Audrey Franco, an incoming senior at Holmdel High School, recently founded a theater camp to provide a free introduction to theater for children. The Disney-themed camp is open to children who reside in Red Bank, ages seven to ten and will run Monday, August 25th through Friday, 29th, ...

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LONG BRANCH, NJ – The city where Bruce Springsteen penned one of rock’s most celebrated albums is honoring its place in music history with a new exhibition opening this weekend.The Long Branch Arts & Cultural Center, teaming up with Monmouth University and the Bruce Springsteen Archives & ...

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SAYREVILLE, NJ – Jovi’s Journey joined Sayreville for Tunes in the Park, the Cultural Arts Commission’s (CAC) weekly summer concert series, on Thursday, August 7, in Kennedy Park. The band played two sets, a Journey tribute and a Bon Jovi tribute, featuring “Who Says You Can’t Go Home” and “Livin’ ...

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NEW PROVIDENCE, NJ - Whether it was for free food and toys, the chance to support small businesses or an opportunity to meet up with friends and family, over 500 people attended the two-hour National Night Out event. On August 5, National Night Out (NNO) took place, inviting people of all ages to ...

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MORRISTOWN, NJ – The free annual Morristown Jazz & Blues Festival will be held on Saturday, August 16; on the Green. The music begins at noon and runs until 10:00 PM. As it has for the past three years, the Festival will honor two of its founders, Linda Smith and Michael Fabrizio, who both ...

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MORRISTOWN, NJ — Another movie is filming in town this week.Actor Stephen Dorff was just spotted on the baseball diamond in Gumbert Park filming a Little League scene for the movie “What the F*ck Is My Password?!,” 4filming.com reports.Director Steve Pink (known for “Hot Tub Time Machine” and ...

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WESTFIELD, NJ — Another movie is filming in town this week.Actor Stephen Dorff was just spotted on the baseball diamond in Gumbert Park filming a Little League scene for the movie “What the F*ck Is My Password?!,” 4filming.com reports.Director Steve Pink (known for “Hot Tub Time Machine” and ...

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WEST WINDSOR, NJ – Are you a Taylor Swift fan excited about the new album that the famous pop star will be dropping?  Enjoy the music of Taylor Swift on Friday night at a concert in Mercer County Park as part of the Summer Concert Series. Fearless, a Taylor Swift tribute group, features musician ...

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MILLTOWN, NJ - What's Milloween? Well, that's exactly what many parade-goers at the 100th anniversary Milltown Fourth of July Parade were wondering when a group of people dressed in costume behind two women holding a Milloween banner wanted to know. The group was followed by a hearse of all things.

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SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ - St. Stephen’s Church is preparing to host its much-anticipated Annual Tricky Tray on Saturday, October 18, 2025. The event will take place at the St. Stephen Parish Hall, located at 609 Lane Avenue in South Plainfield.Doors will open at 5:00 p.m., with prize drawings ...

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MILLTOWN, NJ - What's Milloween? Well, that's exactly what many parade-goers at the 100th anniversary Milltown Fourth of July Parade were wondering when a group of people dressed in costume behind two women holding a Milloween banner wanted to know. The group was followed by a hearse of all things.

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ASBURY PARK, NJ – The legendary Stone Pony and its warm-weather sibling, the Stone Pony Summer Stage, are gearing up for a late-summer run that promises to keep the Jersey Shore buzzing well into the fall. Known for launching legends like Bruce Springsteen and Jon Bon Jovi, the venue is once again ...

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BELMAR, NJ – The Belmar Arts Center lit up with live music on Saturday night, August 9, as the Winners Showcasebrought the energy of the center’s inaugural Youth Battle of the Bands back to the stage. Headlining the evening was Etc., the band that took top honors in June’s competition, joined by ...

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MILLTOWN, NJ - What's Milloween? Well, that's exactly what many parade-goers at the 100th anniversary Milltown Fourth of July Parade were wondering when a group of people dressed in costume behind two women holding a Milloween banner wanted to know. The group was followed by a hearse of all things.

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MILLTOWN, NJ - What's Milloween? Well, that's exactly what many parade-goers at the 100th anniversary Milltown Fourth of July Parade were wondering when a group of people dressed in costume behind two women holding a Milloween banner wanted to know. The group was followed by a hearse of all things.

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HOBOKEN, NJ — The City of Hoboken has released the design for the 7th & Jackson Community Mural, a 2,025-square-foot public art project honoring the people, culture, and history of the city’s west side.Mayor Ravi S. Bhalla joined the City’s Division of Cultural Affairs on Tuesday to announce ...

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SUMMIT, NJ – A new chapter for the arts in Summit has begun as Nimbus Dance, New Jersey’s celebrated contemporary dance company and school, opens its doors in Downtown Summit.  Taking over the historic 8,800-square-foot studio that was formerly the home of the New Jersey Dance Theatre Ensemble ...

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ROSELLE, NJ - Union County invites residents to its Family Fun and Flix night at Warinanco Park on Tuesday, featuring Kung Fu Panda 4. The event is free for residents of all ages. Entertainment options are available and start at 7:30 p.m. for kids. The movie will be shown at dusk. Residents are ...

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COCONUT CREEK, FL – Art lovers will soon have a new reason to visit the Promenade at Coconut Creek. Opening next month, the outdoor retail complex will include 33 Contemporary Gallery, a pop-up art space founded by award-winning artist and international curator Sergio Gomez.The gallery will feature ...

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