Arts & Entertainment Top Stories

July 9, 2025

Princeton, NJ – Fresh from its favorably reviewed production of “The Bridges of Madison County,” Princeton Summer Theater has moved forward with its second play of the season, Ken Ludwig’s “The Game’s Afoot!” The first review is in, more sober than the notice for “Bridges,” but more constructive ...

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BELMAR, NJ – Get ready for a high-energy evening as the talented young musicians from the Beach Music Rock Band Kids take the stage at this week’s Friday Night Concert Series in Belmar. The free, all-ages performance kicks off at 6 p.m. on Friday, July 11, in Pyanoe Plaza, right in the heart of ...

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 WARREN, NJ —As the summer sun sets over Warren, the sounds of live music will fill the air once again with the annual Summer Concert Series every Wednesday in July for a delightful evening of fun, friendship, and phenomenal performances. Despite ongoing roadwork on Mountain Boulevard, all signs ...

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 WARREN, NJ —As the summer sun sets over Warren, the sounds of live music will fill the air once again with the annual Summer Concert Series every Wednesday in July for a delightful evening of fun, friendship, and phenomenal performances. Despite ongoing roadwork on Mountain Boulevard, all signs ...

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PHILLIPSBURG NJ— John DeRosa, a Phillipsburg resident for the last eight years, has recently signed with Galaxy Class Records in the next step of his career.  DeRosa has been playing music since he was twenty-three years old with heavy metal, hard rock, blues, and classic rock bands, but he’s ...

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JERSEY CITY, NJ - Jersey City’s 4th of July Festival Fireworks Celebration drew an estimated 150,000 visitors to the Exchange Place area, Christine Goodman, Jersey City’s director of the City’s Office of Cultural Affairs told TAPinto Jersey City.During the course of the day, visitors took advantage ...

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NEWARK - This weekend is packed with back-to-back vibrant cultural activities, including AfroBeat Fest and Newark Pride Fest. AfroBeat Fest will kick off at 10 a.m. on Saturday, July 12 in Military Park. It was founded in 2017 with the assistance of First Lady Linda Baraka, and has become Newark’s ...

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NEWTON,  NJ – The Newton Recreation Department is partnering with sponsors Thorlabs, Sussex County Community College, Andover Township, Hampton Township and Green Township to present a “Concert Under the Stars.”On July 12 area residents are invited to bring lawn chairs and blankets to the Sussex ...

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NEW JERSEY - If you're a real-life law enforcement officer or firefighter, you might be a perfect fit for an upcoming Netflix project.  The film, currently untitled and referred to as “Roommates Project" will be shooting scenes in New Jersey, and Grant Wilfley Casting has put out a call for ...

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SPARTA, NJ – Looking for something to do this week? Spartans can enjoy a free movie and two free concerts.On Thursday, July 10 the Sparta Library is screening “Jaws” as part of their Throwback Thursday film series.  Registration is required for this free event, running from 1 to 3 p.m. It is ...

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JERSEY CITY, NJ — Jersey City has kicked off the 50th Anniversary Season of Summerfest, the city’s iconic outdoor concert series that has brought music, culture, and community together at Liberty State Park for five decades.The full lineup, a statement said, includes an exciting mix of soul, jazz, ...

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SPARTA, NJ – Perfet parade weather drew large crowds to view the Sparta Elks Lodge annual July 4 event.  Families and friends lined the parade route along East Shore Trail, packed into White Deer Plaza and viewed from Mohawk Avenue.  The scene was patriotic with most dressed in red, white and blue, ...

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HANOVER TOWNSHIP, NJ - Mini Canvas Art Show kits are now available for pickup at the Whippanong library.The kids include everything you'll need to create a unique masterpiece to put on display in the library for the summer.See details below:

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NEW JERSEY - If you're a real-life law enforcement officer or firefighter, you might be a perfect fit for an upcoming Netflix project.  The film, currently untitled and referred to as “Roommates Project" will be shooting scenes in New Jersey, and Grant Wilfley Casting has put out a call for ...

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NEW JERSEY - If you're a real-life law enforcement officer or firefighter, you might be a perfect fit for an upcoming Netflix project.  The film, currently untitled and referred to as “Roommates Project" will be shooting scenes in New Jersey, and Grant Wilfley Casting has put out a call for ...

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NEW JERSEY - If you're a real-life law enforcement officer or firefighter, you might be a perfect fit for an upcoming Netflix project.  The film, currently untitled and referred to as “Roommates Project" will be shooting scenes in New Jersey, and Grant Wilfley Casting has put out a call for ...

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HANOVER TOWNSHIP, NJ - Chris McCormack will be sharing his real world travel experience to Cuba through photographs, presentations, and immersion tours at the Whippanong Library on Thursday.The Cuba Travel Log event will take place at 7pm.

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NUTLEY, NJ - With original music and covers that span from Coltrane to Vulfpeck, chill on this shared journey of sound when the Mario Giordano Jazz Quartet take over the Oakley Kitchen this Friday. The Mario Giordano Quartet consists of Mario Giordano, Kyle Crouchelli on Alto Sax, Killian Winn on ...

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DOYLESTOWN, PA—Doylestown Borough’s concert series featuring big band sounds and a community orchestra returns to Broad Commons Park on Thursday nights through early August.The free concerts will feature opening act The Heat, a big band specializing in 1940s-style jazz. They’ll be followed by a ...

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Basking Ridge, NJ — The Friends of the Boudinot Southard Ross Estate proudly welcome legendary singer-songwriter Chris Smither to the Ross Farm on Saturday, July 19 at 7:00 PM, with special guest The Suitcase Junket opening the evening. This outdoor mainstage event promises a powerful night of ...

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BOCA RATON, FL – The sounds of classic rock will fill the air at Mizner Park Amphitheater in Boca Raton this Friday as the “Summer in the City” concert series rolls on with a free tribute to Santana and the Steve Miller Band.Gates open at 7 p.m., and the show begins at 8 p.m. Admission is free and ...

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PARSIPPANY, NJ — The Lake Hiawatha Branch Library has temporarily closed its doors amid ongoing extreme heat conditions, as officials work swiftly to install a new air conditioning system. The closure was prompted by the failure of the library’s current AC unit, which left indoor temperatures ...

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LITTLE FALLS, NJ - The Summer Concert Series 2025 & Marketplace is back again this summer! The annual string of live concerts are held at Memorial Park (Tank Park) at the corner of Main Street and Wilmore Road at the gazebo. The Little Falls Alliance for a Better Community (LF ABC) is ...

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ROSELLE, NJ - The Union County Board of Commissioners invites residents with disabilities and special needs to its 2025 Summer Fair celebrating the 35th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act. The free event will be held at Warinanco Sports Center on July 27 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

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UNION, NJ – Union’s Soul House Festival, a vibrant community event, is set for Saturday, Sept. 6 at Biertuempfel Park.“We are thrilled to continue the tradition of the Soul House Festival, an event that truly embodies the spirit and energy of our community,” said Union Mayor James Bowser.  “This ...

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PORTVILLE, NY — The 2025 Music In The Park series will continue Wednesday with a performance by Allegany Alumni & Friends. 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 ...

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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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DOYLESTOWN, PA—The Doylestown Arts Festival has released the lineup of the 160-plus artists that will be exhibiting at this year’s festival on Sept. 6 and 7. The list includes students and seasoned professionals working alone or in groups sin a variety of styles, media and scale. Festival ...

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NEWARK - This weekend is packed with back-to-back vibrant cultural activities, including AfroBeat Fest and Newark Pride Fest. AfroBeat Fest will kick off at 10 a.m. on Saturday, July 12 in Military Park. It was founded in 2017 with the assistance of First Lady Linda Baraka, and has become Newark’s ...

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ROSELLE, NJ - The Union County Board of Commissioners invites residents with disabilities and special needs to its 2025 Summer Fair celebrating the 35th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act. The free event will be held at Warinanco Sports Center on July 27 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

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