Arts & Entertainment Top Stories
By MATT DOHERTY
July 28, 2025
ASBURY PARK, NJ — The City of Asbury Park and its Public Arts Commission have issued an open call for artists to submit proposals for a new mural project on the north-facing wall of City Hall, directly visible from the train station.Artists or collaborative teams are invited to apply now for the ...
VERONA, NJ - The third concert in Verona’s Summer Concert Series is coming to the Verona Pool on Wednesday, featuring AM Gold Yacht Rock. The Township of Verona says the concert is limited to Verona residents only. The group is set to perform late '70s and '80s hits by popular artists such as ...
SOUTH BRUNSWICK, NJ - Get ready to dive into an extraordinary online auction featuring a timeline of toys spanning over a century of playthings. Whether you’re a seasoned collector or a nostalgic enthusiast, this 500-lot sale offers something for everyone.Hosted by Bodnar's Auctions, Central New ...
SOUTH BRUNSWICK, NJ - Get ready to dive into an extraordinary online auction featuring a timeline of toys spanning over a century of playthings. Whether you’re a seasoned collector or a nostalgic enthusiast, this 500-lot sale offers something for everyone.Hosted by Bodnar's Auctions, Central New ...
Princeton, NJ -- The stained-glass windows of Trinity Church – illuminated by the afternoon sunlight and the uplifting choral music of singers from the Westminster Choir College Choral Festival – provided joy on July 26 as well as a welcome respite to the capacity crowd of music lovers who were fed ...
KENILWORTH, NJ - Please see the list of events hosted by the Kenilworth Public Library the week of July 28 – August 1.THIS WEEK AT THE LIBRARY....Monday, July 28:BINGO FOR CHLDREN (6;30pm - 6:00pm)Ages: 3 & up_______________________________________Tuesday, July 29:LAP SIT (10:30m - ...
MAPLEWOOD, NJ – In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, Maplewood Division of Arts & Culture is proud to announce a Call for Art for SOMOS LATINOS, a juried exhibition at 1978 Maplewood Arts Center celebrating the vibrancy, resilience, and cultural richness of the Latin American community in ...
NEW PROVIDENCE, NJ - National Night Out is a FREE annual community-building campaign that promotes strong police-community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie to make our town a safer, more caringplace to live and work.Join local Police, EMS and Fire officers in New Providence’s Centennial ...
HOBOKEN, NJ — The Hoboken Public Library is inviting the community to experience an unforgettable evening with some very special guests—real wolf dogs! On Monday, August 4, Howling Woods Farm, a rescue shelter dedicated to domestic-bred wolves and wolf dogs, will host an educational and interactive ...
DOYLESTOWN, PA—The Doylestown Arts Festival has announced its lineup of live music for the borough’s premier street fair, and the show will feature more than 40 performers across five stages for the two-day event on Sept. 6 and 7.Genres ranging from folk to blues and jazz to bluegrass will be heard ...
LONG BEACH TOWNSHIP, NJ — Bayview Park is buzzing with activity this week, offering a full schedule of free, family-friendly events for locals and visitors alike.The week kicks off with Mix It Monday, featuring a live pirate performance by Pirates of Fortune's Folly at 7 p.m. Families are ...
LONG BEACH TOWNSHIP, NJ — Bayview Park is buzzing with activity this week, offering a full schedule of free, family-friendly events for locals and visitors alike.The week kicks off with Mix It Monday, featuring a live pirate performance by Pirates of Fortune's Folly at 7 p.m. Families are ...
LITTLE FALLS, NJ - The Passaic Valley Summer Theater is gearing up for its 23rd year, with over 70 students from ten different schools participating in two productions. The Drowsy Chaperone follows a middle-aged, asocial musical theater fan who, feeling "blue", decides to play for the audience an ...
RAHWAY, NJ — In the City of Rahway's most recent issue of The Rahway Review (Spring-Summer 2025), residents were informed that the Rahway Senior Center, located at 1306 Esterbrook Ave., is actually the home base for six different clubs and organizations. Did you know that?Not all the groups are ...
COCONUT CREEK, FL — Families are invited to attend a Barnyard Bash on Wednesday, July 30, 2025, at the Promenade at Coconut Creek.The event will run from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. and take place in the Silverspot plaza between Silverspot Cinema and Bar Louie.Children can enjoy live music, games, and a ...
WE’RE PROUD TO BE SPONSORING THE CHARLES SELLER FOUNDATION 'S PRODUCTION OF ROALD DAHL’S MATILDA. All proceeds to benefit Matteo Campoverde, a 9-year-old battling B-Cell Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia. Buy tickets or donate at https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/roald-dahls-matilda-2
PARAMUS, NJ - The Paramus Cultural Arts Council has partnered with The Valley Hospital of Valley Health System to create the Terrific Tuesdays Summer Concert Series. Paramus Terrific Tuesdays Summer Concert Series Presents: Bon Journey (Bon Jovi and Journey Tribute Band)Date: Tuesday, August 5Time: ...
SOUTH ORANGE, NJ __ Longtime South Orange resident Michele C. Hollow is passionate about research and facts. So when the journalist learned about Mary Anning, she knew she had to tell her story.Anning is considered the unsung hero of fossil discovery – emphasis on ‘unsung’ because she made her ...
JERSEY CITY, NJ - Jersey City will celebrate its Hispanic heritage next month as the Puerto Rican Day Parade and Festival will take place on August 16th and 17th.The events, which feature live music, games, food trucks, and more, are again being presented by the local non-profit Jersey City Puerto ...
Red Bank, NJ - Mark your calendars for the 2025 Red Bank Porchfest, an electrifying day of music and community spirit happening on Saturday, October 4, from 12:00pm to 6:00pm. (Rain Date Oct 5).This free, family-friendly event will feature over 128 musical acts performing on porches across the ...
UNION, NJ – Union is gearing up for its second annual Art Tour, kicking off with a launch party on Tuesday, July 29, at the Union Arts Center Plaza.The evening will celebrate local artists and feature the township’s vibrant “U” display showcasing #PrideInU! Guests can enjoy light bites, desserts, ...
LONG BRANCH, NJ – Did you know that the blockbuster movie Jaws was inspired by a sequence of real-life shark attacks on the Jersey Shore in 1916? The City of Long Branch welcomed Dr. Richard Fernicola, author of Twelve Days of Terror, to dive deeper into the tragic events 50 years later.Jaws was a ...
SCOTCH PLAINS, NJ – The Scotch Plains Summer Concert Series came to a close on Thursday, July 24, at the Alan Augustine Green as 90s rock tribute band Crystal Pepi & the Zimas took the stage. A spirited and packed crowd filled the green under the cool night sky as nostalgia filled the air ...
FLORHAM PARK, NJ - Sunday night's concert scheduled to take place at the Gazebo has been canceled due to the weather.
DOYLESTOWN, PA—Local gardening legend Burpee opened its gates to the public for the annual Burpee Open on Saturday, giving locals an up-close look at the company's Doylestown compound.Fordhook Farm is located on New Britain Road, across the road from Delaware Valley University. The property isn’t ...
HOBOKEN, NJ - Artists, crafters, makers, and vendors are invited to register for the Hoboken Fall Arts & Music Festival, which will be held Sept. 28, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Washington Street from Observer Highway to Seventh Street, beginning on Monday.The annual fall festival attracts over ...
HAMILTON, NJ – Hamilton Township Public Library wraps up its final free “Movie of the Month” screening for July with the classic coming-of-age film Stand By Me. Released in 1986, the film stars Will Wheaton, River Phoenix, Corey Feldman, and Jerry O’Connell as four boys who embark on a journey to ...
COCONUT CREEK, FL — The City of Coconut Creek will host its next Groove N Grub event on Saturday, Aug. 2, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Community Center, located at 1100 Lyons Road.Groove N Grub is a monthly event series that brings live music and food trucks to neighborhoods across the city. The ...
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 Recap: Residents Meet Adam Sandler, Carnival Date Set, Brearley Graduate Releases Book & ...
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 classic rock and Beatles by Not Norman.Concerts are scheduled for 6 to 7:30 p.m. on Mondays. The lineup for the summer series featuring area talent ...