Arts & Entertainment Top Stories

August 12, 2025

MOUNT LAUREL, NJ — Looking for a way to beat the heat with your family this week? Join the Mount Laurel Library for a movie-filled afternoon. Join the Library on Thursday, August 14 at 1PM in the Craft Room for an open-door screening of the 2018 Disney film A Wrinkle In Time. A Wrinkle In Time is ...

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LAKE COMO, NJ – Circle of Friends Café is offering music fans a rare chance to win two platinum-level passes to this year’s sold-out Sea.Hear.Now Festival in Asbury Park, taking place September 13 and 14.The raffle, open to the public, features two 2-day premium tickets to the popular beachfront ...

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EASTAMPTON, NJ – There’s still time to view some of the amazing artwork created by talented Burlington County seniors and teens.The Smithville Mansion Annex Art Gallery is hosting the Burlington County Senior Art Show and selections from the Burlington County Teen Arts Festival until September 6.

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FLEMINGTON, NJ - Flemington held its first food truck festival Aug. 9 at the Shoppes of Flemington, on Reaville Avenue.The festival featured a number of vendors, including Al Fresco's, Corn Hub, Cas' Pierogi & Kielbasa, Cousins Maine Lobster, Endless Empanadas, Humdoo Ice Cream, The Kombucha ...

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KENILWORTH, NJ - Please see the list of events hosted by the Kenilworth Public Library the week of August 12 - August 15.THIS WEEK AT THE LIBRARY.... Tuesday, August 12:LAP SIT (10:30m - 10:50am)Ages: 0 - 2 SPECIAL EVENT STORY TIME (6:30pm - 7:00pm)Ages: 3 - 8Meet children's author Claudia Colonna ...

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MORRISTOWN, NJ — Entering its sixth year, the popular Back Deck concert series returns with a robust season of performances featuring a lively mix of outstanding talents in jazz, classical, and genres in-between. Under the direction of Producer Gregory Burrus, the 2025 season promises a dynamic ...

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MILLTOWN, NJ - Love kitties? Then don't miss the Milltown Public Library's Lucky Cat Bingo on Saturday, August 16, from 11 a.m. until noon. There will be feline-themed prizes, light refreshments and paw-some fun for cat and bingo lovers of all ages, but what really makes this a purr-fect Saturday ...

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Princeton, NJ – It’s a good week for kids. We’ve got an artist and creative “maker” who is leading workshops for rising sixth through ninth-graders at the Princeton Public Library. And we have outdoor classes for young dancers and their caregivers in the courtyard at the Princeton Shopping ...

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WHIPPANY, NJ - The Whippanong Library is hosting Garden Storytime on August 12th at the Stoney Brook community garden. Miss Laurel will read a story and then everyone will explore the garden and do some activities.Please rsvp on the library's website:  https://www.whippanong.org/events-calendar/  

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ROXBURY, NJ — The Roxbury Arts Alliance (RAA) is inviting photographers of all skill levels to take part in an upcoming black-and-white photography show titled Contrast.Frank MayCurated by artist and gallerist Frank May, the exhibition will run from Sept. 1 through Nov. 30 at the Citizens Bank ...

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BARNEGAT – The Barnegat High School Marching Bengals hosted a special leadership workshop recently featuring renowned music educator and clinician, Dr. Matthew Arau. The event brought together student musicians from multiple schools to develop skills ahead of the upcoming marching band ...

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BARNEGAT – The Barnegat community is preparing for an evening of fun, food, and engagement as it hosts its annual Family Night Out tomorrow, Tuesday, August 12. The event is scheduled to run from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. on the grounds of Barnegat High School.Designed to bring residents and local law ...

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SOUTH BRUNSWICK, NJ - A wide range of classic and vintage antiques, from dinnerware and cookie jars to Judaica art and Native American crafts will be sold by Bodnar's Auctions in an online sale Thursday, Aug. 14 beginning at 11 a.m.Pre-Bidding is going on now at www.bodnarsauction.com.In=person ...

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SOUTH BRUNSWICK, NJ - A wide range of classic and vintage antiques, from dinnerware and cookie jars to Judaica art and Native American crafts will be sold by Bodnar's Auctions in an online sale Thursday, Aug. 14 beginning at 11 a.m.Pre-Bidding is going on now at www.bodnarsauction.com.In=person ...

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CEDAR GROVE, NJ - The Cedar Grove Pool is hosting its fourth Residents’ Day of the summer on Friday. Resident Days are open to all Cedar Grove residents with proof of residency. All children 17 and under must be accompanied by an adult. Visitors are not permitted to bring guests from other towns. 

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SOUTH BRUNSWICK, NJ - The 50th annual New Jersey Folk Festival will be held at Davidson's Mill Pond Road in South Brunswick Township on Saturday, August 23, from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM. This event is free and open to the public.“This annual event brings together performers, artists, communities, ...

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EAST ORANGE, NJ - Movies in the Park is returning to Elmwood Park on Tuesday, with a showing of Sneaks. Elmwood Park is located at 33 Elmwood Ave. Starting at 6 p.m., residents of all ages can enjoy a variety of live entertainment options, including open swim, bouncy houses, face painting, a video ...

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PATERSON, NJ - The Paterson Fire Association will host a Puerto Rican Festival on Saturday, Aug. 16, from 3 p.m. to 10 p.m. featuring live music, food, drinks, and local vendors.The event will take place in the parking lot of the PFA Hall, located at 226 Walnut St., and is set to run throughout the ...

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BOCA RATON, FL - Florida has a long and inspiring history with the space program – from Apollo 11 launching from Kennedy Space Center to SpaceX launches to the University of Central Florida’s Florida Space Institute, where research was done on everything from radio astronomy to climate and space ...

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COLONIE – Early this month, Confetti Stage, Inc. presented William Shakespeare’s Long Lost First Play (Abridged), written by playwrights, Reed Martin and Austin Tichenor, inside the Shaker Meeting House located on the historic grounds of the Shaker Historical Society in Colonie. The play, directed ...

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SOUTH BRUNSWICK, NJ - Pickleball Kingdom, an indoor pickleball facility, is planning to open in South Brunswick Township, according to a press release. The company has not announced where or when the facility will open. Information will be announced on their website. "We're excited to continue ...

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MOORESTOWN, NJ — Three Burlington County towns — including Moorestown — have been deemed ready for the big and small screens through a New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) program.The New Jersey Motion Picture and Television Commission, part of the NJEDA, announced earlier this month ...

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FLORENCE, NJ — Three Burlington County towns — including Florence Township — have been deemed ready for the big and small screens through a New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) program.The New Jersey Motion Picture and Television Commission, part of the NJEDA, announced earlier this ...

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BRIDGEWATER, NJ - The Somerset County 4-H held its annual fair at North Branch Park Aug. 6 through Aug. 9, featuring dog shows, robotic car races, horses, trains and much more.Members of the 4-H showed off their projects, and the work they do with their animals, including sheep, alpacas, cows and ...

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BOCA RATON, FL — The Symphonia will begin its 21st season in November with seven performances running through April 2026.Led by conductor Alastair Willis, the season will feature a mix of new and returning performers, including organist Timothy Brumfield, conductor Jacomo Bairos, clarinetist and ...

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CALDWELL, NJ – Pack Attack Parties will be sponsoring a free community Trade Night event for youth trading card collectors on Thursday, Aug. 21 from 6 - 9 p.m. at Blue Rose in Caldwell. This event will give kids an opportunity to meet like-minded collectors, whether they like sports or Pokemon or ...

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MOUNT LAUREL, NJ — Several pieces of art created by seniors and teenagers from Mount Laurel are currently on display at exhibits at Historic Smithville Park in Eastampton.The Smithville Mansion Annex Art Gallery is hosting the Burlington County Senior Art Show and selections from the Burlington ...

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UNION, NJ - Residents get a chance to pick the next “Movies Under the Star” movie for Friday, September 5.Township officials are planning the September movie lineup and want to see what residents want to see.  The options are:DogmanLilo & StitchSonic 3 Click HERE to cast your vote. The Friday, ...

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LAKE COMO, NJ – Circle of Friends Café is offering music fans a rare chance to win two platinum-level passes to this year’s sold-out Sea.Hear.Now Festival in Asbury Park, taking place September 13 and 14.The raffle, open to the public, features two 2-day premium tickets to the popular beachfront ...

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LAKE COMO, NJ – Circle of Friends Café is offering music fans a rare chance to win two platinum-level passes to this year’s sold-out Sea.Hear.Now Festival in Asbury Park, taking place September 13 and 14.The raffle, open to the public, features two 2-day premium tickets to the popular beachfront ...

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