Arts & Entertainment Top Stories
By FRED SMITH
August 10, 2025
South Orange, NJ — The Pierro Gallery is proud to present Cumming of Age, an unforgettable 25-year retrospective chronicling the iconic Alan Cumming through the lens of acclaimed photographer Steve Vaccariello. Opening Night is Tuesday, August 26 | 6–9 PMThis powerful exhibition, on view from ...
FAIR LAWN, NJ - A sold-out crowd attended the recent “Tavern Talks” program created by RevolutionNJ and coordinated by the Rev NJ Fair Lawn committee. The Historic Dutch House was the perfect site for learning about the Revolutionary War and sharing a pint.Six Revolutionary War re-enactors spoke ...
Linden, NJ-This Week at Linden Public Library 8/11-8/16Mon, 8/11 - #minecraft Lost Egypt @ 1 pmTues, 8/12 - Chair Yoga @ 10 amTues, 8/12 - TEENS! Website Coding @ 2 pmTues, 8/12 - Movie: #charliechaplin The Gold Rush @ 7 pmWed, 8/13 - Project Healthy Bones @ 10 amWed, 8/13 - Terrific Toddlers! @ ...
ASBURY PARK, NJ – The City of Asbury Park will keep the summer vibes rolling on Tuesday, August 12, with a free screening of Disney’s “Moana” at The Showroom Cinema, 707 Cookman Avenue. The film starts at 5:00 p.m., and yes — the popcorn is on the house. So is the drink. The “Movies by the Sea” ...
The Paramus Public Library is looking for members to join its Korean Novel Book Club.The club, led by author and translator Crystal Lee, will meet on Wednesday, Aug. 12 to discuss Korean novels in the language. Participants must be 18 or older. Event Information:Time: 11:15 a.m. to 12:45 ...
HOBOKEN, NJ — A new mural celebrating Hoboken’s iconic waterfront and artistic spirit now greets visitors inside City Hall.Last week Mayor Ravi S. Bhalla joined members of the Hoboken Arts Advisory Committee and local artist Jason Sagat for a ribbon-cutting ceremony unveiling Layers, a large-scale ...
CLARK, NJ — There is a paint and sip event at the Clark Public Library this Tuesday, August 12, beginning at 7 p.m.The library writes, “Celebrate with us as we wrap up our Adult Summer Reading Program: Color Our World! Follow along with an online tutorial while we create an acrylic painting on ...
STAFFORD - The Boatyard in Stafford Township was aglow with patriotic fervor during its recent Stars & Stripes Summer Celebration on Friday, August 8, 2025. The event, a vibrant tribute to American pride, drew a large crowd of families and community members for an evening of entertainment, live ...
STAFFORD - The Boatyard in Stafford Township was aglow with patriotic fervor during its recent Stars & Stripes Summer Celebration on Friday, August 8, 2025. The event, a vibrant tribute to American pride, drew a large crowd of families and community members for an evening of entertainment, live ...
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.Kenilworth Bicyclist Killed in Crash on North Avenue in Westfield Monday; Driver ChargedPolice Identify ...
HIGHTSTOWN, NJ – Rise is holding its 12th Annual Latino festival for a day-long celebration of music and culture with the community. The Latino Festival will be held on Saturday, August 16, between 1:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. at Hightstown High School, located at 25 Leshin Lane. Performances at the ...
FLEMINGTON, NJ - County library resident cardholders can enjoy free access to dozens of cultural institutions across the region, thanks to the Hunterdon County Library’s Museum + Pass Program. The initiative, funded through donations by the Friends of the Hunterdon County Library, is designed to ...
NEW JERSEY — The New Jersey Motion Picture and Television Commission (NJMPTVC) has designated 21 new “Film Ready” communities, part of a growing network of municipalities and counties prepared to host film and television productions. These newest designees join Rahway and 20 other certified “Film ...
After 22 years in law enforcement, Nutley resident Matt Grossman decided it was time to pursue a long-held passion: acting and storytelling. The result is Beggarman, a crime film that premiered to a sold-out crowd at the Garden State Film Festival in March 2025 at the Cranford Theatre. Set against ...
BOCA RATON, FL — The amps were cranked, the crowd was loud, and by the end of the night, two bands walked away as champions of Boca Raton’s 2025 Battle of the Bands at Mizner Park Amphitheater on Friday. Teen group JINX claimed the under 20 title, according to a social media announcement from ...
CUBA, NY — The summer evening concert series on the lawn of Cuba-Rushford Central Elementary School, 15 Elm St., continues Monday with a performance of American Songbook and some samba by NY Standard Time.Concerts are scheduled for 6 to 7:30 p.m. on Mondays. The lineup for the summer series ...
WOODBRIDGE, NJ — The 2025 New Jersey Pakistan Day Parade & Festival is coming on Sunday, August 24th, from Woodbridge through Edison.The colorful parade customarily attracts scores of spectators from throughout New Jersey and New York. The parade is to begin at 3 pm on Oak Tree Road and will ...
RIDGEWOOD, NJ - Music lovers are invited to enjoy the Pro Arte Chorale Summer Sing at the Unitarian Society of Ridgewood on Monday, Aug. 11. Beginning at 7:30 p.m., the group will perform The Coronation Anthems of George Frideric Handel, led by music director Bryan Zaros.Those interested in ...
HAMILTON, NJ - Hamilton Township Public Library’s free “Movie of the Month” series continues through August with the screening of fantasy adventure film Inkheart this week.The film stars Brendan Fraser as Mo Folchart, a bookbinder with the magical ability to bring characters out of books and into ...
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 ...
Princeton, NJ – The Blair/Joline Courtyard at Mathey College on the Princeton University campus held a sizable crowd when I arrived for the August 7 Princeton University Art Museum's 16th annual barbeque (BBQ) and screening of the film "Moana." The Museum, under Director James Steward, is ...
DOYLESTOWN, PA—Swinging sounds from the ‘50s and ’60s and the sounds of classic soul and Motown will fill Doylestown Township’s Central Park in two shows this week as part of the Thompson Performing Arts Summer Concert Series.In the first show on Wednesday, Aug. 13, the Rock This Town Orchestra ...
WARETOWN – The Waretown Historical Society is inviting residents to enjoy a movie under the stars for a good cause at its upcoming Scholarship Movie Night. The family-friendly event is scheduled for Saturday, September 6, 2025, from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. at the Corliss Park Lake & Recreation ...
WEST ORANGE, NJ – During the penultimate 2025 West Orange Downtown Thursday, people brought their pups to the party. The Dog Days of Summer Block Party was at 55 Kingsley St. in the Valley corridor. Humans and canines enjoyed music, dog pools and more people and pup activities.To recap, this year’s ...
NEW BRUNSWICK – One year, two tons of clay, five professional tile installers and 4,600 handmade tiles.That’s what it has taken a nonprofit organization that empowers disadvantaged women through training and employment to complete an art installation at the Jack and Sheryl Morris Cancer ...
PORTVILLE, NY — The 2025 Music In The Park series will continue Wednesday with a performance of 1920s-2000s Americana by Miss Hoshi's Trio-MH3.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 ...
RAHWAY, NJ — On Monday, August 11, beginning at 5:30 p.m., the Rahway Public Library is holding an art workshop.The theme of the workshop is “Textured Seascape.”The library writes, “Create a textured seascape on mini canvas using different techniques and various materials to bring your art piece to ...
BASKING RIDGE, NJ – The final two parks and recreation events for this summer are fast approaching. The last movie in the park will be held this week and the final event of the Summer Concert Series will be held the following week.The final movie night will be Tuesday, August 12 at Dunham Park. The ...
BOCA RATON, FL - Boca Raton is going to the big leagues.On Sunday, Sept. 7, the spotlight will be on the city when the Miami Marlins host Boca Raton Day at loanDepot Park — and take on the first-place Philadelphia Phillies in the finale of a heated three-game series.Before the 1:40 p.m. first ...
ASBURY PARK, NJ – Circle of Friends Café in nearby Lake Como is giving local music lovers the chance to experience Asbury Park’s biggest weekend of the year — with two sold-out platinum-level passes to the Sea.Hear.Now Festival on September 13 and 14.The raffle prize, valued at $5,040, includes two ...