Arts & Entertainment Top Stories

May 23, 2025

PUTNAM VALLEY, N.Y. — Tompkins Corners Cultural Center will celebrate the 84th birthday of Bob Dylan with an afternoon of live music, poetry, and storytelling on Saturday, May 24, from 2 to 5 p.m.The event, which also marks the 10th anniversary season of Tompkins Corners, will feature performances ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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Bedminster, NJ -The Board of Trustees of the Center for Contemporary Art (“The Center”) in Bedminster, NJ is pleased to announce the appointment of Sherry Wrana as the organization’s new CEO & Executive Director. Founded in 1970, The Center is committed to “provide a vibrant, contemporary ...

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BORDENTOWN, NJ — A local writer is celebrating his first novel, years in the making, with a book signing event at a popular coffee shop next week.Bordentown Township resident Rich Sfraga, author of An Altar Boy’s Confession, will be signing copies of the book on Saturday, May 31 from 12PM to 2PM at ...

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SPRINGFIELD, NJ – Memorial Day ceremonies in Springfield will begin at 10 a.m. on Monday, May 26 in Veterans Park.The parade will follow, going from Veterans Park to Jonathan Dayton High School. Richard Novak will be the grand marshal, and the Jonathan Dayton H.S. Marching Band will perform. Kids ...

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UNION, NJ – A recent book signing at Here’s The Story bookstore celebrated a powerful story of courage, sacrifice, and rediscovered history. The event spotlighted The Sons of Bitche, a new book by Joseph Militano, chronicling the World War II service of his father, Joseph Militano Sr., a Vauxhall ...

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As we head into Memorial Day Weekend, we are happy to report the Red Bank BroadWalk is open for business! We christened our new BroadWalk stage with performances from The Wag and Phred Morris during Saturday's Dog Walk on BroadWalk. The stage will be used for a number of upcoming events ...

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MELBOURNE, FL – It’s the weekend!  Have some fun around Melbourne: Friday, May 23Watch a Mural Come to Life!; IMAGE Studios, 1520 Highland Avenue, Melbourne; 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. (May 5th -May 25th)90s Pop/R&B Night with SWAAG ft. Jennifer Roth; Pineapples, 1434 Pineapple Ave, Melbourne; 7:00 p.m. – ...

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Princeton, NJ – Rain or shine – and there could be a little of both along with some cool temperatures – the confluence of Princeton University Reunions and Memorial Day weekend is upon us. Expect a lot of people in town, some traffic on the streets, and some car parking areas filled to near ...

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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 ...

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CHATHAM, NJ — The Chatham Middle School gym was almost unrecognizable—its hardwood floors and basketball hoops gave way to gallery panels, sculptures, and bursts of color as far as the eye could see. What was once a space for PE classes became a walk-through masterpiece, filled with artwork from ...

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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; ...

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SOMERSET, NJ - From flower-filled picnics and farmers markets to live music, racing, and magic, Memorial Day weekend is packed with events in and around Franklin Township. Friday, May 23🌸 Friday Night Picnics at Peony’s EnvyStart the weekend surrounded by blooms! Pack a picnic and relax on the lawn ...

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NUTLEY, NJ - After a cool, damp workweek, how about a jazz hot weekend? The Oakley, Nutley's destination for live music, is serving up two great jazz performers this weekend.First, on Friday, May 23, Jae Jeong Jazz Duo returns to the Oakley from 7 to 10 p.m. You don't want to miss it! Then, on ...

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NEW PROVIDENCE, NJ — Celebrate Memorial Day with a special free concert at Faith Lutheran Church on Sunday, May 25th at 4:00 p.m.This concert will feature works by American composers, marches by John Philip Sousa, a salute to the Armed Forces, and more. Featuring organ and chorus, with singers from ...

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NEW PROVIDENCE, NJ — Celebrate Memorial Day with a special free concert at Faith Lutheran Church on Sunday, May 25th at 4:00 p.m.This concert will feature works by American composers, marches by John Philip Sousa, a salute to the Armed Forces, and more. Featuring organ and chorus, with singers from ...

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SOMERVILLE, NJ – When hometown favorite Furman Kugler out-sprinted Johnny Webber of Milwaukee to win the first Tour of Somerville bike race in 1940, the event sponsor was a dairy farm, merchandise prizes were donated by town businesses and race organizer Fred “Pop” Kugler thought “maybe we’ll try ...

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SOMERVILLE, NJ – When hometown favorite Furman Kugler out-sprinted Johnny Webber of Milwaukee to win the first Tour of Somerville bike race in 1940, the event sponsor was a dairy farm, merchandise prizes were donated by town businesses and race organizer Fred “Pop” Kugler thought “maybe we’ll try ...

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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; ...

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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; ...

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SUMMIT, NJ— The stage at Lawton C. Johnson Summit Middle School will transform into the high seas next weekend as students bring Disney’s Moana Jr. to life in two performances on Sunday, June 1.Audiences can expect an afternoon of music, colorful characters, and inspiration as the middle school’s ...

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Hunterdon Central's Soldier Support Club proudly presents "Stars, Stripes and Stand Up" Comedy Night on Thursday, May 22, 2025, at 6:30 PM. This special event will benefit Operation Jersey Cares and feature an all-star lineup of veteran comedians performing at The Three Bridges Fire House.The ...

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PHILLIPSBURG, NJ – The cast and crew of the Legally Blonde, the musical, were nominated for five FREDDY© AWARDS . Tonight, the results are being broadcast from the State Theatre in Easton, PA. through WFMZ at 7:00 PM. Streaming of the event can be found here. Students from 29 schools across ...

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HIGHTSTOWN, NJ — Enjoy a night at the theater while supporting the talented student-actors of Hightstown High School at an upcoming event.The Hightstown High School Thespian Society will be presenting its One Act Play Showcase on Friday, May 30 at 7PM at Hightstown High School, located at 25 Leshin ...

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NORTH CALDWELL, NJ – On Monday, May 26 starting promptly at 8 a.m., the Mayor and Borough Council will hold a Memorial Day ceremony at the Veterans Memorial on Gould Avenue in North Caldwell. The ceremony will begin with a 21-gun salute. “Do not be alarmed by the brief gunshot noise,” the borough ...

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RARITAN TWP, NJ - A new event is headed for Mine Brook Park this July after the Raritan township committee unanimously approved a special event request from Jordan Tielmann, one of the owners of Noble Oak Safety & Training. Treetopia is an event that first took root in California as a two-day ...

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BOCA RATON, FL — Whether you’re into live music, Japanese food, upscale hip-hop brunches, or simply taking time to honor the reason for the holiday weekend, Boca Raton has you covered this Memorial Day weekend.Thursday-Friday, May 23-24The Heavy PetsCrazy Uncle Mike’s – 6450 N Federal Hwy, Boca ...

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SOMERS, N.Y. - King Kone has made it to the small screen!The nostalgic and wildly popular ice cream stand on Route 100 in Somers was the setting recently for a TV commercial touting the Chevy Equinox EV.Owners Brian and Deb Hopkins of Katonah were “ecstatic” about being chosen for the spot but ...

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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 ...

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