Arts & Entertainment Top Stories

April 2, 2026

ROBBINSVILLE, NJ - Robbinsville Township will celebrate the nation’s 250th anniversary with its 45th annual Community Festival on Saturday, June 13, at Robbinsville Community Park, 15 West Manor Way. The event will run from 2 to 9:30 p.m., with a 9 p.m. fireworks display to cap off the day. A rain ...

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MILLBURN, NJ – April 1, 2026 – Paper Mill Playhouse (Mark S. Hoebee, Producing Artistic Director; Michael Stotts, Executive Director), recipient of the Regional Theatre Tony Award, begins performances tonight for 1776. The Tony Award-winning musical opens this Sunday, April 5 at Paper Mill ...

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UNION, N.J. — A contemporary painter from Union has been named one of only 20 artists statewide selected for the 2026 Digital Art Program at Newark Liberty International Airport’s Terminal A. Angel Souto’s work will be included in the year-long exhibition, a collaboration between the Port ...

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EAST ORANGE, NJ — On March 23, City Hall hosted an opening reception for the “Gallery Under the Stairs”, which brought together artists, residents, and families to celebrate a renewed push to elevate arts and culture in the city. The evening's festivities were sponsored by Mayor Ted R. Green, the ...

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Princeton, NJ – The large Robertson Hall classroom on the Princeton University campus was full to capacity on March 30 for the lively and informative discussion between Adam Bodnar, the former Polish minister of justice (2023-2025) and ombudsman (2015-2021), and Kim Scheppele, professor of ...

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Another glimpse from True West (at Nutley Little Theatre opening April 10th), directed by  John Fraissinet...The kitchen chaos begins.... Drunken Lee (Dalton Gorden) on the floor is disappointed that the operator hung up on him while he was searching for a pen or a pencil to get the number of an ...

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MILLBURN, NJ – April 1, 2026 – Paper Mill Playhouse (Mark S. Hoebee, Producing Artistic Director; Michael Stotts, Executive Director), recipient of the Regional Theatre Tony Award, begins performances tonight for 1776. The Tony Award-winning musical opens this Sunday, April 5 at Paper Mill ...

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MILLBURN, NJ – April 1, 2026 – Paper Mill Playhouse (Mark S. Hoebee, Producing Artistic Director; Michael Stotts, Executive Director), recipient of the Regional Theatre Tony Award, begins performances tonight for 1776. The Tony Award-winning musical opens this Sunday, April 5 at Paper Mill ...

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Millburn, NJ —  It was a bright morning when Millburn Mayor Frank Saccomaandi and Township Committee Member Ben Stoller and many other supporters, donors, and Paper Mill Playhouse Staff and other associates gathered for the Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for the NEW F.M. Kirby CARRIAGE HOUSE AT THE PAPER ...

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POMPANO BEACH, FL — Pompano Beach Arts has announced the return of Jazz Fest Pompano Beach for its milestone fifth year, bringing a weekend of live music, food, and community celebration to the city’s shoreline.The free two-day festival will take place Saturday, April 18, and Sunday, April 19, at ...

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ROSELLE, NJ - Families in Roselle are invited to celebrate Easter at the upcoming Kids Easter Bash, set for Saturday, April 4, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Bud Simmons “Pine” Street Park.Hosted by Mayor Donald Shaw, the Borough Council, and the Department of Recreation, the event promises a fun-filled ...

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WEST CREEK, NJ — Hollow Pines is excited to invite you to their first ever Hollow Pines Egg Hunt this upcoming Saturday in the backyard "Campground."⁠⁠The egg hunt is open to any family who dines from 1 to 2:30 p.m. There will also be photos with the Easter Bunny. Must show your receipt. All event ...

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WEST CREEK, NJ — Hollow Pines is excited to invite you to their first ever Hollow Pines Egg Hunt this upcoming Saturday in the backyard "Campground."⁠⁠The egg hunt is open to any family who dines from 1 to 2:30 p.m. There will also be photos with the Easter Bunny. Must show your receipt. All event ...

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DOYLESTOWN, PA—A local theater center housed in the old home of Oscar Hammerstein II will present readings of two student-written plays that won a contest for young playwrights.The Oscar Hammerstein Museum and Theatre Education Center will unveil the winners of its inaugural Bucks County Young ...

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Millburn, NJ —  It was a bright morning when Millburn Mayor Frank Saccomaandi and Township Committee Member Ben Stoller and many other supporters, donors, and Paper Mill Playhouse Staff and other associates gathered for the Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for the NEW F.M. Kirby CARRIAGE HOUSE AT THE PAPER ...

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Millburn, NJ —  It was a bright morning when Millburn Mayor Frank Saccomaandi and Township Committee Member Ben Stoller and many other supporters, donors, and Paper Mill Playhouse Staff and other associates gathered for the Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for the NEW F.M. Kirby CARRIAGE HOUSE AT THE PAPER ...

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SOUTH ORANGE, NJ — Monday morning, March 30, 2026, we were invited to the Ribbon Cutting Ceremony at the Paper Mill Playhouse celebrating both the renovated section and the major new section of the F. M. Kirby Carriage House.There were words of welcome from the Executive Director, Mike Stotts and ...

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Millburn, NJ —  It was a bright morning when Millburn Mayor Frank Saccomaandi and Township Committee Member Ben Stoller and many other supporters, donors, and Paper Mill Playhouse Staff and other associates gathered for the Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for the NEW F.M. Kirby CARRIAGE HOUSE AT THE PAPER ...

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RAHWAY, NJ — Union County Performing Arts Center (UCPAC) is calling all jazz enthusiasts! For the upcoming months of April, May, and June, there will be a unique jazz performance each month at UCPAC’s Hamilton Stage hosted by WBGO, a publicly-funded and non-profit arts and cultural institution.The ...

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SOUTH ORANGE, NJ — Monday morning, March 30, 2026, we were invited to the Ribbon Cutting Ceremony at the Paper Mill Playhouse celebrating both the renovated section and the major new section of the F. M. Kirby Carriage House.There were words of welcome from the Executive Director, Mike Stotts and ...

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KENILWORTH, NJ - The Kenilworth Public Library is offering the following children's programs for the month of April.April Children’s Department programs and events: Weekly programs: Bingo For Children: Mondays at 6:30pm – 7:00pmBingo games for children ages 3 & upApril 6, 13, 20, 27Lap Sit: ...

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MORRIS COUNTY, NJ — April Fools’ Day will be observed on Wednesday, April 1, giving residents a chance to take part in one of the year’s most lighthearted traditions.Marked each year on the first day of April, April Fools’ Day is widely associated with harmless pranks, practical jokes and playful ...

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MORRIS COUNTY, NJ — April Fools’ Day will be observed on Wednesday, April 1, giving residents a chance to take part in one of the year’s most lighthearted traditions.Marked each year on the first day of April, April Fools’ Day is widely associated with harmless pranks, practical jokes and playful ...

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WEST ORANGE, NJ - The award-winning West Orange High School Wind Ensemble received a Gold Rating at the annual Region I West Essex High School Festival on March 17 and were one of four bands selected to perform at the NJ High School Concert Band Gala in April at William Paterson University.In ...

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RARITAN, NJ - The Raritan Public Library celebrated the 12th Annual New Jersey Makers Day March 21.The library held a number of different hands-on maker stations, including peeler beads, color-your-own birdhouses, popcorn ornaments, cotton candy sugar scrub and 3D printed creations.

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SOUTH ORANGE, NJ — Monday morning, March 30, 2026, we were invited to the Ribbon Cutting Ceremony at the Paper Mill Playhouse celebrating both the renovated section and the major new section of the F. M. Kirby Carriage House.There were words of welcome from the Executive Director, Mike Stotts and ...

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SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ - It's another egg-cellent April at the South Plainfield Public Library, and it kicks off on April 1 with Easter Bunny Storytime at 6 p.m. There will be stories, snacks, crafts and the opportunity for photos. This is not an April Fool's Day joke either. The Easter Bunny will be ...

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NUTLEY, NJ -, Nutley Little Theatrewill hold auditions for Jesse Eisenberg's 2011 play Asuncion on Sunday, April 12 and Monday, April 13, 2026 from 6:30pm-9:00pm. The production will be directed and produced by Craig Tiede.In the play, Edgar, who is aimless and socially inept, lives with Vinny, his ...

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BELMAR, NJ – The Belmar Arts Center is opening its doors to writers of all backgrounds this April with the return of its Writers Interest Group, a twice-monthly gathering designed to spark creativity and foster community among local storytellers.Scheduled for the second and fourth Thursdays of the ...

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Register today! On Wednesday, April 1 from 10:30 AM - 12 PM, decorate a container and bring home a beautiful plant in an outdoor event!For all ages.Registration is required and limited to Nutley Public Library cardholders.Please note: Children can participate any time from 10:30 to 11:45 AM. All ...

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