Arts & Entertainment Top Stories
By TEESTA BHOLA-SHAH
June 10, 2025
CHATHAM, NJ — The School District of the Chathams has once again been named one of the Best Communities for Music Education by the NAMM (National Association of Music Merchants) Foundation, recognizing its deep commitment to music instruction across all grade levels. This is the second year in a ...
BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ—Wharton Community Players (WCP) proudly present Next to Normal with book and lyrics by Brian Yorkey and music by Tom Kitt, June 20-22, in the Wharton Black Box Theater located at 60 Locust Avenue in Berkeley Heights. Tickets are $25 for adults and $20 for students and seniors, ...
BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ—Wharton Community Players (WCP) proudly present Next to Normal with book and lyrics by Brian Yorkey and music by Tom Kitt, June 20-22, in the Wharton Black Box Theater located at 60 Locust Avenue in Berkeley Heights. Tickets are $25 for adults and $20 for students and seniors, ...
PARAMUS, NJ - The Friends of the Paramus Public Library begin every summer with an annual Open House to connect with community members and library patrons. This year’s meeting will be on Wednesday, June 11 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at the Charles E. Reid Branch Library.At the Open House and Meeting, the ...
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ - The Firth Youth Center announced a new partnership with Pohatcong Township, expanding its Playground Program for Summer 2025. With continued support from Alpha Borough, this collaboration makes it possible for Pohatcong children, ages 6 to 12, to participate in the Playground ...
Warren, NJ – Get ready for a full day of music, food, and fun as the Watchung Hills Elks Lodge #885 hosts its annual Music Festival on Saturday, June 21 from 12:00 PM to 8:00 PM at 1 Elks Trail, Warren.The all-day outdoor event is family- and kid-friendly, and will feature an incredible lineup of ...
NEW PROVIDENCE – The New Providence Historical Society will hold its annual flea market on Saturday, June 14, 2025, from 9 AM to 3 PM on the grounds of the Salt Box Museum at 1350 Springfield Avenue, New Providence, NJ 07974. In addition to offering a range of eclectic and vintage treasures, ...
MERCER COUNTY, NJ – To show support for the diverse Mercer County population, County Executive Dan Benson and the Mercer County Office of LGBTQIA+ Affairs announced the first-ever Mercer County Equality Gala. The County called it a “landmark event celebrating visibility, progress, and the power of ...
ROSELLE, NJ - Summer Fun Camp is returning to Roselle Arminio Field. Registration is now open for the Borough’s annual camp. The 2025 Summer Fun Camp is running from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on June 30 through August 22. No camp will be held on July 4. The camp features sports, arts and crafts, and ...
CEDAR GROVE, NJ - The Cedar Grove Pool announced four designated resident days for Summer 2025. Resident Days are open to all Cedar Grove residents with proof of residency. All children 17 and under must be accompanied by an adult. Visitors are not permitted to bring guests from other towns. The ...
WAYNE, NJ - From childhood friends, who performed together for the first time at Anthony Wayne Middle School, to Off-Broadway playwrights, Matthew Ferrara's and Joey DeFilippis' creative bond has spanned more than a decade—and it all began in Wayne, New Jersey.DeFilippis, a 2015 Wayne Hills ...
Princeton, NJ -- One summer arts tradition - Princeton Symphony’s Princeton Festival - is in high gear with its spectacular musical sounds of summer continuing through Saturday, June 21. Meanwhile, another summer tradition -- Princeton Summer Theater, more than 55 years old -- is gearing up with a ...
Linden, NJ -This Week at #LindenNJ #lindenpubliclibrary Mon, 6/9 - Children's Father's Day Craft @ 4 pm * Tues, 6/10 - Chair Yoga @ 10 amTues, 6/10 - Movie: Milk @ 1 pmWed, 6/11 - Project Healthy Bones @ 10 amWed, 6/11 - Terrific Toddlers! @ 10:30 amWed, 6/11 - De-Stress Fest @ 6:30 pmThurs, 6/12 - ...
CHATHAM, NJ — Chatham Borough’s beloved tradition, the Fishawack Festival, is set to make a festive return on Saturday, June 14, offering a full day of community celebration, music, food, and family fun in the heart of downtown Chatham. The Community Services Department of Chatham Borough takes the ...
NEWARK - The Newark Museum of Art is presenting Risham Syed's exhibition “Destiny Fractured,” a body of work responding to the Newark Museum of Art's permanent collection, which aims to address colonialism, capitalism and climate change. Syed's exhibit is on view until March 7, 2027. Some of the ...
KENILWORTH, NJ - Please see the list of events hosted by the Kenilworth Public Library the week of June 9–June 14.THIS WEEK AT THE LIBRARY....Monday, June 9:BINGO FOR CHILDREN (6:30pm - 7:00pm)Ages: 3 & up_______________________________________Tuesday, June 10:LAP SIT (10:30m - 10:50am)Ages: 0 ...
LIVINGSTON, NJ — The Livingston High School (LHS) Choir invites the community to a spirited evening of music under the summer sky at “Songs on the Lawn,” an outdoor concert taking place on Thursday, June 12, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the Doris Beck Gazebo on the Livingston Memorial Oval on ...
MONMOUTH COUNTY – Netflix is currently in the middle of filming in Long Branch through June 15, with actor and comedian Kevin Hart as the star. Hart is filming his new comedy movie, “72 Hours". The movie depicts Hart as a 40-year-old executive who is accidentally added to a group chat of ...
MONMOUTH COUNTY – Netflix is currently in the middle of filming in Long Branch through June 15, with actor and comedian Kevin Hart as the star. Hart is filming his new comedy movie, “72 Hours". The movie depicts Hart as a 40-year-old executive who is accidentally added to a group chat of ...
ROSELLE PARK, NJ - The Borough of Roselle Park’s Annual Independence Day Celebration is returning to Herm Shaw Field on July 1. “Independence Day is a time to reflect on the freedoms we cherish and the generations who fought to protect them,” Mayor Joseph Signorello said in a news release. “It’s a ...
MONMOUTH COUNTY – Netflix is currently in the middle of filming in Long Branch through June 15, with actor and comedian Kevin Hart as the star. Hart is filming his new comedy movie, “72 Hours". The movie depicts Hart as a 40-year-old executive who is accidentally added to a group chat of ...
WOODLAND PARK, NJ - Get ready to "Color Our World" with the Alfred H. Baumann Library’s 2025 Summer Reading Program! From June 23 to Aug. 16, children and adults are invited to join this fun and engaging way to keep up healthy reading habits all summer long.Little ones can complete a colorful bingo ...
NEWTON, NJ—With the sun shining above and the temperatures high, the residents gathered to commemorate those who fought for freedom and paid the ultimate sacrifice, their lives, as they lined Spring Street for the annual Memorial Day Parade on Monday, May 26.The parade walkers included the ...
RAHWAY, NJ — Best of The Eagles (BOTE), one of the country’s premier Eagles tribute bands, has sold-out area venues throughout the East Coast and Midwest, but they still get excited at the prospect of performing on a new stage. On Friday, June 20, at 8 p.m., BOTE makes its debut at Union County ...
SPARTA, NJ – The rainy morning dampened the crowds but by noon people were starting to visit Station Park for the Junior Woman’s Club of Sparta’s 50 annual Sparta Day. Families enjoyed the children’s area with inflatable attractions, ice cream and other kid friendly activities.Many organizations ...
Update: Due to inclement weather, the NJFO has announced that this concert will take place at Edison Intermediate School.WESTFIELD, NJ — The chance to immerse yourself in the golden age of musical empires while enjoying a unique concert-under-the-stars experience in Westfield is being offered ...
NUTLEY, NJ - Weekends are made for music at the Oakley Kitchen and Cocktails in Nutley. Get a jump start on the weekend with karaoke (karaOakley?) at the Oakley Thursdays at 5 p.m. Join Mike Rocket for Happy Hour. He performs every Friday from 4 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Friday June 13th - Join us for ...
UPPER DARBY, PA — A Bordentown Regional High School (BRHS) student-actor has been honored by a regional organization for her efforts to promote area high school theatre. Junior Brynn Bowyer earned the Cappie Award for Outstanding 11th Grade Cappies Critic at the 2025 Greater Philadelphia Cappie ...
LONG BRANCH, NJ – Netflix is currently in the middle of filming in Long Branch through June 15, with actor and comedian Kevin Hart as the star.Hart is filming his new comedy movie, “72 Hours,” in Long Branch. The movie depicts Hart as a 40-year-old executive who is accidentally added to a group ...
Ann Grippo (Ann/Peter Pan) last appeared on the NLT stage in our 2019 production of Clark Gable Slept Here. 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 Betty Bronson ...