Arts & Entertainment Top Stories
By CHUCK O'DONNELL
July 22, 2025
NEW BRUNSWICK – The Great Migration, when millions of African Americans journeyed north and midwest from the Jim Crow South, and its synergy with blues music is the inspiration behind New Brunswick artist Martryce Roach’s latest solo exhibition.“Patterns: People in Transition,” showcasing 30 new ...
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ - Enjoy two evenings of free live music this summer at Putnam Park Pavilion, located at Oak Tree Road and Park Avenue, as the South Plainfield Cultural Arts Committee hosts Music in the Park!Mark your calendars:Wednesday, July 23, 2025 – Hoarfrost Jazz CollectiveWednesday, July ...
Performances Begin Thursday, October 2Opening Sunday, October 12Through Sunday, November 2www.papermill.orgMILLBURN, NJ – JULY 17, 2025 – Paper Mill Playhouse (Mark S. Hoebee, Producing Artistic Director; Michael Stotts, Executive Director), recipient of the Regional Theatre Tony Award, is pleased ...
Paramus Terrific Tuesdays Summer Concert Series Presents: Step by Step July 29Date: Tuesday, July 29Time: 7pmLocation: Paramus Bandshell (Behind the Paramus Public Library, 116 E. Century Road, Paramus, NJ, 07652)Description: Celebrating the sound of Johnny Maestro.The Paramus Cultural Arts Council ...
MERCER COUNTY, NJ – Fifteen residents of either East Windsor or Hightstown were acknowledged for the works submitted in the 2025 Mercer County Senior Art Show.Through a partnership of the Mercer County Office on Aging and the Division of Culture and Heritage, area residents were chosen among the ...
COLTS NECK, NJ: Save the Dates for Sounds of Summer on August Nights in Colts Neck!Colts Neck Sounds of Summer Concerts are a hit! Friends and neighbors of all ages gather on Thursday evenings, 7 to 8:30 pm, through August 28. Music rings out on the pond-side lawn behind Town Hall, 1 Veterans Way.
Princeton, NJ – Here’s another chance for our Princeton readers, living as they do in the heart of the most densely populated state in the nation, to go into the wild. In this case, it’s not a literal trip, it’s virtual – thanks to the return of the Princeton University Art Museum’s Summer Film ...
PATERSON – Skip Van Rensalier, Eastside High School Class of 1966, recalls how the Marching 100 would thrill the crowds at halftime of football games at Hinchliffe Stadium, high-stepping to the latest hits of Stevie Wonder and the Jackson 5.Jennifer Ranu, sporting the same skirt she wore when she ...
HACKENSACK, NJ – Bergen County Executive Jim Tedesco and the Board of Commissioners invite the public to attend a free music concert featuring The Matt Chertkoff Trio and Houston Person on Sunday, July 27, from 4pm– 6:30pm at the Wortendyke Barn Museum, a County Historic Site (13 Pascack Rd, Park ...
HILLSIDE, NJ - Game Night is coming to the Hillside Public Library on Wednesday. The event will run from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. The Library invites adult residents to attend. Game options include Uno, Scrabble, and Spades. Light refreshments will be served. Registration is free and can be done online.
CLARK, NJ — It's a Teen-Y Tiny Art Show at the Clark Public Library this summer!Open to teens entering grades 6-12, stop by the Clark Public Library, located at 303 Westfield Ave, from now until August 8 (while supplies last), and pick up your free canvas and supplies.Create a masterpiece and then ...
KENILWORTH, NJ - Please see the list of events hosted by the Kenilworth Public Library the week of July 21 –July 25. THIS WEEK AT THE LIBRARY....Monday, July 21: BINGO FOR CHILDREN (6:30pm - 7:00pm)Ages: 3 & up_______________________________________Tuesday, July 22: LAP SIT (10:30m - ...
HACKENSACK, NJ – Bergen County Executive Jim Tedesco and the Board of Commissioners invite the public to attend a free music concert featuring The Matt Chertkoff Trio and Houston Person on Sunday, July 27, from 4pm– 6:30pm at the Wortendyke Barn Museum, a County Historic Site (13 Pascack Rd, Park ...
RAHWAY, NJ — A new mural is coming to Rahway that will add to the growing number of public art installations throughout the city. Work is anticipated to begin in August on the three-facade mural celebrating the City of Rahway and its rich history.The project will be installed at 1420 Irving Street, ...
MERCER COUNTY, NJ – In what Mercer County Commissioner Chairwoman Kristin McLaughlin touted as “another win-win for our County Government and our residents,” officials are set to give their approval to a new service that will allow some passengers flying out of Philadelphia Airport via American ...
Wrap up the summer with Hackensack’s lineup of free community activities for residents and visitors of all ages.From concerts to yoga to movie nights, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.Relax on Monday Evenings with Sunset Yoga:Time: Classes are offered at 6 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.Location: ...
After the success of performances by the Porch Rockers and the Anna Felice Band, the Nutley Family Service Bureau Summer Concert Series is ready to rock the rest of the summer with three more nights of music and friendship.Having performed at the Oakley Kitchen and the Nutley Farmers Market, CJ ...
MONTCLAIR, NJ — Montclair’s 2025 Summer Swim Night continues through the end of August.It offers dedicated evening swim sessions for adults and patrons with disabilities, without children present.The program runs on Thursdays. There are different time schedules, depending on the date:July 24, July ...
EAST HANOVER, NJ - East Hanover's Summer Concert Series is hosting ‘Big Hix’ on Tuesday, July 22nd at Lurker Park.The event kicks off at 7pm and concert goers are encouraged to bring their own chair and blanket.
BOCA RATON, FL — The Wick Theatre & Museum Club is mourning the loss of music icon Connie Francis, who passed away last week at the age of 87. Francis, a longtime Parkland resident, was not only celebrated globally for her chart-topping hits, but was also cherished locally as a frequent guest ...
CRANFORD, NJ - In the summer months, walks near Eastman Plaza on a Thursday evening are accompanied by a stunning sunset and a foot-tapping melody. This week’s Summer Sounds featured performance was Central Jersey’s pop punk warhorse, The Accelerators. Formed in the 1960s, The Accelerators have ...
PISCATAWAY, NJ — Local families looking to beat the heat this summer can take advantage of a nationwide program that lets children bowl for free at Circle Bowl & Entertainment on Stelton Road.Through the Kids Bowl Free program, children ages 2 through 17 can register to bowl two free games per ...
Linden, NJ - Join Linden Public Library for fun classes, movie nights, and events! Explore computer skills, yoga, and more this week! See the lineup of events below. Mon, 7/21 - Beginners Computer Class at 11 AMMon, 7/21 - Color Your World Make & Take Bracelets at 2 PMTues, 7/22 - Chair Yoga at ...
WESTFIELD, NJ — Enjoy Shakespeare under the stars this week when a professional production of “Romeo and Juliet” is performed July 24-26 at Foundation Park.For those who’d like to enjoy dinner and a show, patrons are encouraged to visit one of Westfield’s downtown eateries before heading to the ...
DOYLESTOWN, PA—On a humid but rain-free night, Doylestown at Dusk put 400-plus vehicles and thousands of people onto the borough’s streets for its 16th annual car show.As the light rain that fell through much of the day ended, exhibitors began drying off cars they had parked on the street for the ...
HACKENSACK, NJ – Bergen County Executive Jim Tedesco and the Board of Commissioners invite the public to attend a free music concert featuring The Matt Chertkoff Trio and Houston Person on Sunday, July 27, from 4pm– 6:30pm at the Wortendyke Barn Museum, a County Historic Site (13 Pascack Rd, Park ...
LONG BEACH TOWNSHIP, NJ — This Monday, July 21, we're celebrating “Christmas in July” sponsored by Yaatree Bazaar.Families are invited to kick off their week with a variety of free, family-friendly events during “Mix Up Mondays,” held weekly at Bayview Park throughout July and August.The Monday ...
As part of Hackensack’s Sounds of Summer Concert Series, Atlantic Street Park will groove to the rhythms of Soul and Swing on Friday, July 25.Lloyd Diamond will take the stage with a high-energy tribute to legends James Brown and Sammy Davis Jr. for the series’ themed Soul & Swing Night.The ...
HACKENSACK, NJ – Bergen County Executive Jim Tedesco and the Board of Commissioners invite the public to attend a free music concert featuring The Matt Chertkoff Trio and Houston Person on Sunday, July 27, from 4pm– 6:30pm at the Wortendyke Barn Museum, a County Historic Site (13 Pascack Rd, Park ...
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.Four Kenilworth Residents Meet Adam and Sunny SandlerKenilworth Entrepreneur Launches Sustainable Cat ...