Arts & Entertainment Top Stories
By ED KIRCHDOERFFER
May 24, 2025
(Morristown) --- MPAC is excited to announce its 2025 Summer free concert lineup. Events will take place outdoors at Vail Mansion Plaza, adjacent to MPAC, and Pioneer Park, by 1776 on the Green. This year’s outdoor events will feature music ranging from salsa to country line dancing to ...
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ - The Murder Mystery Disco Ball isNEXT WEEK!1970’s DISCO sets the scene in this interactive case of whodunit! Come to our annual fundraiser event to continue the support of arts and culture at the East Brunswick Community Arts Center!Get your tickets TODAY! Hosted by the East ...
NEWTON, NJ – The Newton Memorial Day parade will step off at 10 a.m. and process along Spring Street to Moran Street. A remembrance ceremony will be held following the parade at Memory Park.Other nearby Memorial Day celebrationsHopatcong Memorial Day parade and ceremony will be held on Saturday, ...
RAHWAY, NJ — Grover Cleveland Elementary School is delighted to announce that two of its talented students, Jackson Suarez-Avelar and Lia Cornejo Arias, have received prestigious awards at the annual Union County Dental Contest for their outstanding artwork. Their creative contributions highlighted ...
BOONTON, NJ — Young gymnasts from Morris County made their mark on the national stage this month, earning medals and top finishes at two of the most prestigious competitions in youth gymnastics.Athletes from North Stars Gymnastics Academy, based in Boonton, competed at the 2025 USAG Women’s ...
PARSIPPANY, NJ - The Parsippany Police have issued a road closure alert in advance of Monday's Memorial Day Parade. See the notice below:On Monday, May 26th, the Township of Parsippany-Troy Hills will be holding its Annual Memorial Day Parade. This year it will be taking place on Littleton Road, ...
CLARK, NJ — If you missed the May 21st spring concert at Hehnly Elementary School, do not beat yourself up too badly. There are still three concerts upcoming as the 2024-2025 school year winds down in the Clark Public Schools.The three remaining concerts are:Tuesday, May 27: Arthur L. Johnson (ALJ) ...
BOCA RATON, FL — Mizner Park, the city’s premier downtown destination for upscale, open-air shopping, dining, and entertainment designed in Boca’s trademark Mediterranean-style architecture, has been included in the USA’s Today 10BEST shopping centers contest, and is in the running to be voted best ...
RAHWAY, NJ — On Sunday, May 18, seven students from the Rahway High School Orchestra participated in the Central Jersey Music Educators Association (CJMEA) Honors Orchestra Festival. The students who performed were Charles Japeth Ello on violin, Jacmel PointDuJour and Micael Nieves on viola, Ryan ...
SCOTCH PLAINS/FANWOOD, NJ - Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School Students from the AV Club won the award for Best Comedy Film and Best Sound Design for their Film, “Screaming,” at the NJ High School Film Challenge at Jackson Liberty High School on May 16, 2025.The film challenge, which took place on ...
BASKING RIDGE, NJ - The historic Ross Farm in Basking Ridge came alive with the sound of jazz on Saturday as the Friends of Boudinot-Southard-Ross Estate hosted the first-ever Ross Farm Jazz Festival, a full day of performances by both student and professional musicians. “Our long-awaited maiden ...
Bedminster, NJ - Summer Art Camps begin June 16 at The Center for Contemporary Art (“The Center”). Weekly camps are offered for children ages 5-15 in half-day or full-day sessions. Camps run through August 29.Summer Art Camps are led by professional, experienced, and creative teaching artists; ...
SOMERVILLE, NJ — The Summer Stage outdoor music series sponsored by the Downtown Somerville Alliance opens with James Popik and Supernova on Friday night, May 23, followed by Mail Order Bride on Saturday night, May 24.The Summer Stage is erected each week on the Division Street pedestrian mall, and ...
RANDOLPH NJ- Center Grove Elementary was proud to present “Randolph, Long Ago” which was a historical play performed by all students in second grade. Created as an exploration of the second grade social studies curriculum unit on life in Randolph, the play takes audiences on a journey through the ...
RANDOLPH, NJ- Randolph Township Schools has been honored with the Best Communities for Music Education designation by The NAMM Foundation for its outstanding commitment to music education. Now in its 26th year, the Best Communities for Music Education designation is awarded to districts that ...
MONTCLAIR, NJ – It is no secret that the Chatham High School theater program is top-notch, but it was yet again proven at Montclair State University's 17th Annual Foxy’s Theatre Awards Night held on Monday. Chatham High's fall play, Peter and the Starcatcher, had the cast and crew walking away with ...
Linden, NJ - The Linden Public Library is pleased to announce our lineup of programs for June. All programs marked with an * require pre-registration.Adult: 6/4 Book Club: The Case of the Missing Maid by Rob Osler - 6:30 pm 6/11 De-Stress Fest- 6:30 pm 6/17 Trivia- 7 pm 6/18 Adult Craft Club-Stone ...
DOYLESTOWN, PA—When Doylestown’s Memorial Day Parade takes to borough streets on Monday morning, residents who have attended the parade for years—and who have a good eye—may notice that Lady Liberty and Uncle Sam look a little different.That’s because the costumes for these two regulars at the ...
WEST ORANGE, NJ – Mark Ehrenkranz, who grew up in West Orange, just published a book called “The Great American Suburban Experiment (GASE). The story intertwines his formative years in the township, and the ties to West Orange he found when he moved to Hollywood. First, he explores West Orange ...
MORRISTOWN, NJ - It's the weekend! A holiday weekend! If you are spending the weekend in town, here are some fun events to keep you busy. Have a safe and happy Memorial Day Weekend!FRIDAY MAY 23Mansion in May; Chester; 10am - 4pmPop-Up Charcuterie Boarrds with The Woodenfig at Glenbrook Brewery; ...
MORRISTOWN, NJ - It's the weekend! A holiday weekend! If you are spending the weekend in town, here are some fun events to keep you busy. Have a safe and happy Memorial Day Weekend!FRIDAY MAY 23Mansion in May; Chester; 10am - 4pmPop-Up Charcuterie Boarrds with The Woodenfig at Glenbrook Brewery; ...
MORRISTOWN, NJ - It's the weekend! A holiday weekend! If you are spending the weekend in town, here are some fun events to keep you busy. Have a safe and happy Memorial Day Weekend!FRIDAY MAY 23Mansion in May; Chester; 10am - 4pmPop-Up Charcuterie Boarrds with The Woodenfig at Glenbrook Brewery; ...
SPARTA, NJ – The trout derby was interrupted by a quick thunderstorm on Saturday, May 17. Undaunted, several young anglers returned to the pond at Station Park to try their hand at fishing. Many stopped by after their baseball games.Bobby not only won a fishing pole in the Sparta Recreation ...
NUTLEY, NJ - In addition to all the other events happening in the area during Memorial Day Weekend, the Nutley Historical Society will sponsor “A Walk in the Park” on Sunday, May 25.The tour, led by Nutley Museum director John Simko, begins at 9:00 a.m. in Memorial Park near the train ...
BEACH HAVEN - Here we go. The summer is here, it's Memorial Day weekend at the Jersey Shore. The Sea Shell Resort & Beach Club is a great place to relax and enjoy yourself on Long Beach Island! It has a Caribbean theme and is located right on the beach in Beach Haven, New Jersey.There are a ...
BEACH HAVEN - Here we go. The summer is here, it's Memorial Day weekend at the Jersey Shore. The Sea Shell Resort & Beach Club is a great place to relax and enjoy yourself on Long Beach Island! It has a Caribbean theme and is located right on the beach in Beach Haven, New Jersey.There are a ...
LONG BEACH ISLAND REGION - Memorial Day weekend is here. The Tide Table Group features the following entertainment options at Bird and Betty's, Old Causeway and the Black Whale: Friday, May 23Bird & Betty’s: DJ on the Deck at 7:00 PMBird and Betty's: Split Decision: 10:30 p.m.Black Whale: ...
LONG BEACH ISLAND REGION - Memorial Day weekend is here. The Tide Table Group features the following entertainment options at Bird and Betty's, Old Causeway and the Black Whale: Friday, May 23Bird & Betty’s: DJ on the Deck at 7:00 PMBird and Betty's: Split Decision: 10:30 p.m.Black Whale: ...
WARETOWN - Waretown, the Township of Ocean will be holding a Memorial Day Fireworks Celebration at Dusk on Saturday, May 24, 2025.The event takes place at the Waretown Bayfront Park and PIer at the end of Bryant Road, There will be food trucks and a DJ at the event which begins at 6 p.m.
HOBOKEN, NJ - Hoboken’s City Council heard plans for a new mural to be painted on the fence of 7th and Jackson Resiliency Park at their Monday meeting. The proposed artist is Emily Strauss, of Mural Painter Inc, who is a nationally recognized artist. The image for the final design for this mural, ...