Arts & Entertainment Top Stories
By ED DOYLE
June 11, 2025
DOYLESTOWN, PA—When the Juneteenth celebration returns to the Mercer Museum for the fourth year this weekend, the festival will be celebrating a big birthday.The free event, which goes from noon to 3 p.m., will mark the 160th anniversary of Juneteenth, which is often called “African American ...
NEW BRUNSWICK – Before the bloodshed of the Stonewall riots ran red on Greenwich Village streets, before Obergefell v. Hodges led to the legalization of same-sex marriage, there was Manny’s Den.A charming bar and restaurant at 111-113 Albany St. whose blade sign was like a beacon calling to the ...
SOMERVILLE, NJ - The Somerset County Cultural & Heritage Commission is accepting applications for its juried 2025 Senior Art Show. To be eligible, artists must be Somerset County residents and at least 60 years of age. Acceptable artwork mediums include acrylics, oils, pastels, watercolors, ...
GLEN ROCK, NJ - Police are reminding area residents of the Family Fun Fair, which starts tonight at 5:30 p.m., Wednesday, June 11, and will affect traffic along South Maple Avenue, across from the Ambulance Corps at Wilde Memorial Park.The 2025 Glen Rock Family Fun Fair will take place from ...
RANDOLPH, NJ: Vibrant pastel artworks by County College of Morris (CCM) Visual Arts students are now on display at Assemblywoman Aura Dunn’s office in Morristown. This free exhibit, The Landscape in Pastel, celebrates the natural beauty of Morris County and is open to the community. "It is a true ...
FANWOOD/SCOTCH PLAINS, NJ – Fanwood Recreation proudly announces the debut public performance of Women In Harmony, an all-women’s choir bringing together voices from across the community under the direction of former music teacher, Debbie Shapiro.After months of dedicated rehearsals, Women In ...
BOCA RATON, FL – This weekend kicks off with Friday the 13th and ends with Father’s Day, so this weekend’s offerings are bookended with some classic rock (with some supernatural vibes), a little quality time spent together solving a murder mystery, and a serene Saturday spent crafting in ...
WARETOWN - The Township of Ocean (Waretown) summer concert series for 2025 is all set. See the schedule below.
CLARK, NJ — On Friday, June 13, the Clark Public Library, located at 303 Westfield Avenue, is holding its Lego Club event. It runs from 3:15-4:15 p.m.The event is intended for children between the ages of 4 and 12.Light snacks will be served.For more information and to sign up, click here.[Don’t ...
RANDOLPH, NJ: Vibrant pastel artworks by County College of Morris (CCM) Visual Arts students are now on display at Assemblywoman Aura Dunn’s office in Morristown. This free exhibit, The Landscape in Pastel, celebrates the natural beauty of Morris County and is open to the community. "It is a ...
COCONUT CREEK, FL – Families can hit the pitch when the Promenade at Coconut Creek kicks off a free, soccer‑themed night in its “Summer of Family Fun” lineup.The Soccer Experience, an outdoor program, will feature DJ music, interactive games and appearances by two soccer characters. Children can ...
SOMERVILLE, NJ - The Somerset County Cultural & Heritage Commission is accepting applications for its juried 2025 Senior Art Show. To be eligible, artists must be Somerset County residents and at least 60 years of age. Acceptable artwork mediums include acrylics, oils, pastels, watercolors, ...
BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ - This past Sunday, the heart of Berkeley Heights came alive as the annual Block Party transformed Springfield Avenue into a buzzing festival filled with music, food, fun—and community spirit. With nearly 100 local businesses and organizations participating, the event served as ...
NEWTON, NJ - Residents of all ages are invited to stop by Sussex County Community College in Newton for a performance by 80’s Revolution.Free, family-friendly music will be performed at the Connor Greene on July 12. Gates open at 6 p.m. with a 7 p.m. show start time. In the event of inclement ...
BLOOMFIELD, NJ--The Bloomfield Public Library is preparing for summer with its Summer Reading Challenges.The library’s Summer Reading Kick-Off party is June 26 at 2:00 PM, featuring a concert and activities. The party is for all ages and encourages people to sign up for the challenge.“During our ...
DOYLESTOWN, PA—Outdoor movies return to the Mercer Museum on Thursday, June 12.The five-film series, which is held in conjunction with the County Theater and Shankweiler’s Drive-In, takes place on the lawn of the museum. There are five films in this year’s series.Here are the movies in this year’s ...
Andrew Swanson (John) is making his NLT debut! While this is his first performance here, it certainly won’t be his last. This way to Neverland “For Peter Pan on Her 70th Birthday” opens in just a few days! You may or may not know the role of Peter Pan is traditionally played by a woman, such as ...
HOBOKEN, NJ - The annual Hoboken My Way Sinatra Sing-Off, is expected to draw 10 Sinatra-style singers from around the globe on Thursday. The event, which launched in 2007, will once again take place at the Sinatra Park Amphitheatre on June 12. The event begins at 6:30 p.m.Performers take the stage ...
MAPLEWOOD, NJ — The 2025 North Jersey Pride brought hundreds of attendees to Memorial Park in Maplewood on Sunday, June 8, for one of the largest family-friendly LGBTQ+ celebrations in the tristate area. At the festival’s 13th iteration, attendees enjoyed a full slate of live performances on the ...
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ – Nine, a musical by Arthur Kopit, with music and lyrics by Maury Yeston opens at Playhouse 22 this Friday. Adapted from The Italian by Mario Fratti, based on the groundbreaking Fellini's film 8 ½, Nine follows famed director Guido Contini, suffering from “director’s block” on ...
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ – Nine, a musical by Arthur Kopit, with music and lyrics by Maury Yeston opens at Playhouse 22 this Friday. Adapted from The Italian by Mario Fratti, based on the groundbreaking Fellini's film 8 ½, Nine follows famed director Guido Contini, suffering from “director’s block” on ...
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ – Nine, a musical by Arthur Kopit, with music and lyrics by Maury Yeston opens at Playhouse 22 this Friday. Adapted from The Italian by Mario Fratti, based on the groundbreaking Fellini's film 8 ½, Nine follows famed director Guido Contini, suffering from “director’s block” on ...
PARAMUS, NJ - The Farmers Market is topping its great fruits and vegetables with events through July 5.The Saturday market, which takes place at the municipal complex, 1 Carlough Drive, has the following upcoming events:June 21 – mini-recycling vehicle will be on display for a touch-a-truck event. ...
BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ - This past Sunday, the heart of Berkeley Heights came alive as the annual Block Party transformed Springfield Avenue into a buzzing festival filled with music, food, fun—and community spirit. With nearly 100 local businesses and organizations participating, the event served as ...
FANWOOD, NJ -- Residents turned out at Fanwood Memorial Library to hear the life story of one of Fanwood’s own favorite sons, heavyweight boxing Gerry Cooney on Thursday, June 5. Gentleman Gerry delighted the crowd with a highlight reel of his fights and stories of his childhood, boxing career, and ...
HIGHTSTOWN, NJ — The Borough of Hightstown is currently looking to get “film ready” — and residents can help.HIghtstown is currently applying for certification under the New Jersey Film Ready Program, an initiative launched by the New Jersey Motion Picture and Television Commission which allows ...
MORRISTOWN, NJ - Be sure to check out Colonial Corner's final broadcast of the school year. Watch the senior goodbyes as well as news bloopers from the year!Watch the broadcast below:
GLEN ROCK, NJ - Get ready for some sunny weather, perfect timing for the Glen Rock 4-day Family Fun Fair.Rides, food, games…all at Wilde Memorial Park from June 11-14. On Wednesday, June 11, the fair opens at 5:30 p.m.Here's the National Weather Service forecast for the next few ...
WESTFIELD, NJ — Westfield resident Pat Ralph was seen testing his puzzle-solving skills on “Wheel of Fortune” last week, where he scored the most points out of three contestants, earning him a spot in the bonus round and ultimately walking away with $60,500 in cash and prizes.Though the episode ...
BOCA RATON, FL — The Sugar Sand Park Carousel in Boca Raton is turning 20 -- and to mark the milestone, city park managers are adding extra hours this summer for visitors to hop on for a ride.From June 15 through September 1, the ride will operate Tuesday through Friday from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., and ...