Arts & Entertainment Top Stories
By REED BECKER
July 27, 2025
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, on Monday, July 21 at the Senior Center to dive deeper into the ...
FREE READERS’ THEATRESUNDAY JULY 27TH AT 2:00 PMSCRAMBLED EGGS Written by Jessica Marie Fisher Directed by Arthur Carlson It is 1949, and Whitney feels isolated. James thinks Whitney is unwell. Doris is a homosexual...so is Maggie. Maggie is pregnant and anxious. Frank doesn’t know how to help her.
BRANT BEACH – The Township has announced it will host an upcoming Silent Disco event for local youth ages 10 to 14. The party will take place on the north beach of BVP, also known as the watersports beach. A "Silent Disco" is an event where people listen to music through wireless headphones rather ...
BRANT BEACH – The Township has announced it will host an upcoming Silent Disco event for local youth ages 10 to 14. The party will take place on the north beach of BVP, also known as the watersports beach. A "Silent Disco" is an event where people listen to music through wireless headphones rather ...
MILLBURN, NJ – On Saturday, July 26, party-goers enjoyed great weather and lots of fun at the Upper Millburn Block Party. Activities included Yacht Rock 70s and 80s, live music, a corn hole tournament, food vendors, a beer garden, carnival games, business open houses and shopping, bounce houses, ...
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 ...
SAYREVILLE, NJ – The Cultural Arts Council (CAC) presented Rhythm N’ Sound and Sayreville’s own Elvis tribute artist Richie Santa for the third show of CAC’s summer concert series, Tunes in the Park, on Thursday, July 24. This week’s theme, Oldies and Elvis, brought over 200 friends, families and ...
DOYLESTOWN, PA—Doylestown Township’s Central Park will be filled with the sounds of the band Journey on July 30 as the Thompson Performing Arts Summer Concert Series tries to squeak in another concert in between rainstorms that have sabotaged several shows this year.The band Frontiers, whose five ...
PORTVILLE, NY — The 2025 Music In The Park series will continue Wednesday with a performance by the Brent Brass 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 includes:Aug. 6 - ...
PARAMUS, NJ - The Paramus Public Library has curated a handful of summer events catered to those of all ages. Date: Wednesday, July 30Time: 6-7:30 p.m.Event Description: “Join us for a Tiny Art Show. Canvases are available on a first-come, first-served basis."Register: No registration necessary.
TEWKSBURY TOWNSHIP, NJ - The Tewksbury Historical Society's "End of Summer" tag sale will be held on Labor Day weekend, Saturday, August 30th. It takes place at the Oldwick Carriage House, 5 James St., Oldwick, 08858 from 8 AM to 4 PM. The Society will be selling cleaned quality items, in working ...
Not to be missed Lisa Marie.If you haven't been to The Oakley to see Lisa Marie perform, you are missing out. It's a night to relax and enjoy yourself whenever she is playing. You will probably want to sing along too. It's going to be awesome!The Oakley has great food with delicious pizza, ...
The Bloomfield Public Library is nearing the finish line to their 2025 Summer Reading Program! Please join them on August 8th at 11am for the Summer Reading Program Finale, held in the library courtyard! This special event will feature fun games, music & dancing, water play with the Bloomfield ...
WEST ORANGE, NJ – Numerous people spoke about the West Orange Arts Council (WOAC) volunteers and supporters wanting to remain in their current location. The first to comment, gift shop manager, Liana Torrice, advocated for moving the site. “It is my feeling that, unless we get more financial aid ...
SOMERVILLE, NJ - The Summer Stage outdoor concert series continues this Saturday, July 26 with Parker St. & Co.From their website: Parker St. & Co. is an innovative band that focuses on being creative and recreating songs we all know in a new way. The five-piece band, based in Milltown, ...
HASBROUCK HEIGHTS, NJ – The temperatures were warm, reaching the upper 80s, and the music was hot as Hasbrouck Heights hosted its second of three Concerts in the Park on July 24th in Woodland Park. The Past Masters, who also played last year’s inaugural concert, were the headliners, mixing in a ...
MONTVILLE, NJ – In what is probably the prettiest place in the township, residents gathered on Wednesday, July 23 to enjoy the fresh, humidity-free weather and a free concert at the Amphitheater on the hill behind the Library. The music was played by rock/country mash-up Glenn Roberts Band.The ...
Join us at the Nutley Farmers Market from 9am-2pm at our new downtown location on Booth Drive, Nutley for Jersey Fresh produce, food, beverages, flowers, and handmade goods from:Asprocolas AcresBaker NJCat-Like ReflexesCrystals in CopperCozz CoffeeEmpanada LadyGhost Hawk Brewing CompanyGrandma ...
BEACH HAVEN - Looking for the ultimate beachside experience this summer? Look no further than Sea Shell Resort & Beach Club in Beach Haven, New Jersey. With its unbeatable blend of live music, great food, oceanfront cocktails, and a vibrant nightlife, Sea Shell is the go-to destination for ...
BEACH HAVEN - Looking for the ultimate beachside experience this summer? Look no further than Sea Shell Resort & Beach Club in Beach Haven, New Jersey. With its unbeatable blend of live music, great food, oceanfront cocktails, and a vibrant nightlife, Sea Shell is the go-to destination for ...
SOMERVILLE, NJ - The Summer Stage outdoor concert series continues this Saturday, July 26 with Parker St. & Co.From their website: Parker St. & Co. is an innovative band that focuses on being creative and recreating songs we all know in a new way. The five-piece band, based in Milltown, ...
SOMERVILLE, NJ - The Summer Stage outdoor concert series continues this Saturday, July 26 with Parker St. & Co.From their website: Parker St. & Co. is an innovative band that focuses on being creative and recreating songs we all know in a new way. The five-piece band, based in Milltown, ...
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 ...
SAYREVILLE, NJ – Sayreville Recreation’s Cruisin at Kennedy Park Car Show returned for its monthly event to support of the Sayreville Food Bank and Sayreville Brain Injured Children on Wednesday, July 23. “We enjoy ourselves and we raise some money for some good charities,” said Central New Jersey ...
OLEAN, NY — The city’s summer concert series will continue Thursday with a performance of classic rock by Not Norman.Concerts in the series will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Almost all will be on Thursdays. Additional concerts have been scheduled for Sunday, Aug. 24, in Lincoln Park and for Saturday Aug.
VOYAGE TO THE RED PLANET AT THE PLANETARIUM Digistar 7, the world’s most advanced planetarium system, has arrived at County College of Morris’ Longo Planetarium! After a state-of-the-art computer and software upgrade, the planetarium is ready to launch visitors into an out-of-this-world trip to ...
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 ...
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 ...
KENILWORTH, NJ - Giovanni Mancini, a Kenilworth resident, will perform with Community Access Unlimited (CAU) Community Players in the upcoming family-friendly musical Lion King Jr. This production will take place at the Union County Performing Arts Center (UCPAC) located at 1601 Irving St. in ...
TEWKSBURY TOWNSHIP, NJ - The Tewksbury Historical Society's "End of Summer" tag sale will be held on Labor Day weekend, Saturday, August 30th. It takes place at the Oldwick Carriage House, 5 James St., Oldwick, 08858 from 8 AM to 4 PM.The Society will be selling clean quality items, in working ...