Arts & Entertainment Top Stories
By LAURA LAB
May 22, 2025
WEST CALDWELL, NJ – Councilman Michael Docteroff confirmed during Tuesday’s West Caldwell Township Council meeting that the Cedar Street pool will not be open for Memorial Day weekend due to a critical repair issue. The issue was not able to be identified until the pools were filled, and the ...
KENILWORTH, NJ - The Kenilworth Public Library is offering the following adult programs for the month of June.Weave with Us on Monday, June 2 at 5:00pm – 7:30pm.Join us the first Monday of each month (holidays excluded) and enjoy the company of fellow weavers. Bring your portable loom! Beginners ...
KENILWORTH, NJ - The Kenilworth Public Library is offering the following children's programs for the month of June.June 2025 Children’s Department programs and events:Weekly programs: Bingo For Children: Mondays at 6:30pm – 7:00pmBingo games for children ages 3 & upJune 2, 9, 16, 23 & ...
UNION, NJ - The Disney movie ‘Moana 2’ will be the feature at the season's first ‘Movie Under the Stars’ event on Friday, June 6.Pre-movie entertainment begins at 7 p.m. with food trucks, a photo booth, a DJ, face painter, and lawn games. The movie begins at 8:15 p.m.The Union Recreation ...
HAWTHORNE, NJ - Don't rain on my parade! That's what Hawthornites are saying as they feel the bitter spring rain and look forward to the Memorial Day Parade on Monday, May 26.There will be a ceremony at noon in front of Borough Hall on Lafayette Avenue and a parade, which will step off at 1:30 ...
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 ...
EDISON, NJ - The township will host their annual Pride Festival on Saturday, May 31, from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the old Stewart's Lot, located at 922 Amboy Avenue. This event is free and open to the public.“We are happy to host Pride Festival here in Edison,” said Mayor Sam Joshi in a released ...
SOMERVILLE, NJ - Immaculata High School senior Susie Polito was named Best Lead Actress for her role as “Girl” in the schools' production of “Once.”The Carteret Performing Arts & Events Center hosted the 3rd Annual Central Jersey Marquee Awards on Monday, May 19, honoring outstanding ...
SPARTA, NJ – Memorial Day celebrations begin at 10 a.m. in Sparta with the annual parade, sponsored by Sparta VFW. The participants will begin lining up around 9 a.m. and will process along East Shore Trail, through White Deer Plaza and up Mohawk Avenue to finish by the library.A remembrance and ...
BOCA RATON, FL — Get ready to soak up the sounds of summer. Boca Raton is turning up the volume with its Summer in the City concert series, kicking off June 13 with a performance by a Fleetwood Mac tribute band at Mizner Park Amphitheater. Doors open at 4:30 p.m., and the concert starts at 5 ...
The exhibit will be on display until the end of May in the community's Fireside Gallery.Lantern Hill, an Erickson Senior Living-managed community in New Providence, New Jersey, proudly unveiled its annual Resident Spring Art Show on May 2. The exhibit will be on display until the end of May in the ...
ROXBURY, NJ - Friends of the Roxbury Public Library recently introduced a travel initiative called “Adventures!” A bus trip to the beautiful Grounds for Sculptures is scheduled for June. Then, in August, there will be a barbeque picnic at the Somerset Patriots game, said the non-profit ...
FLEMINGTON, NJ - Hunterdon Central Regional High School presented a performance of “Lost Girl” May 16 and May 17.In the cast were Megan Wash, Samuel Gauvin, Katie Gilliland, Isabella Garcia, Sophie Collier, Maya Wolff, Laci Sova, Jocelyn Willis, Logan Mausert, Alexander Adagba, Gabriela Knox, ...
RANDOLPH, NJ- Last week at Montclair State University, Randolph High School Junior Sarah Hall earned third place in the U.S. Congressional District 11 Art Show, a prestigious competition sponsored by Congresswoman Mikie Sherrill.Sarah’s award-winning piece, titled “Sister,” will be displayed for a ...
JERSEY CITY, NJ - Representatives of Hudson County Community College (HCCC) paid a visit to Cinelease film studios in Jersey City recently as part of a new college program that offers New Jersey Film Academy Industry credentials.An old adage claims that people should not see how laws or sausages ...
JERSEY CITY, NJ - Representatives of Hudson County Community College (HCCC) paid a visit to Cinelease film studios in Jersey City recently as part of a new college program that offers New Jersey Film Academy Industry credentials.An old adage claims that people should not see how laws or sausages ...
NORTH SALEM, N.Y. - Like a trumpet blast from the past, the Schoolhouse Theater will launch its 40th anniversary season on Friday, May 23, with Satchmo at the Waldorf, a powerful, one-man, three-character play celebrating jazz pioneer Louis Armstrong.Written by Terry Teachout and directed by Bram ...
HANOVER TOWNSHIP, NJ - Hanover Township Recreation is hosting a ‘Learn to Fish’ evening on Thursday, May 29th at 6:30pm at Malapardis Pond.See details below.
CHATHAM, NJ — The Chatham School District hosted its annual Art Show this week, highlighting the creativity and talent of students across all grade levels.The event featured a wide variety of student artwork, including paintings, drawings, ceramics, photography, and more, with each piece created ...
Princeton, NJ – The Solley Theater of the Arts Council of Princeton (ACP) was jam-packed on May 17 for "Shanghai Nights Princeton," an evening of jazz music that brought out the Asian community, some in traditional garb.The first-rate event was held in support of the of the ACP and Princeton Active ...
HILLSBOROUGH, NJ - The Whitehouse Wind Symphony, a community band under the direction of Branchburg resident James P. Sheeley, Jr. will present a free outdoor concert on Tuesday, May 20, at 7p.m. at St. Joseph Church, 34 Yorktown Road.The orchesta will perform a wide range of music from its ...
SOMERVILLE, NJ - Friday nights on Main Street are synonymous with polished chrome bumpers, fenders with curves, big block engines and more than a few sets of fuzzy dice hanging off rearview mirrors.Thousands of car enthusiasts and visitors come to Somerville on a Friday night to enjoy the dichotomy ...
SOMERVILLE, NJ - Immaculata High School senior Susie Polito was named Best Lead Actress for her role as “Girl” in the schools' production of “Once.”The Carteret Performing Arts & Events Center hosted the 3rd Annual Central Jersey Marquee Awards on Monday, May 19, honoring outstanding ...
JERSEY CITY, NJ - Representatives of Hudson County Community College (HCCC) paid a visit to Cinelease film studios in Jersey City recently as part of a new college program that offers New Jersey Film Academy Industry credentials.An old adage claims that people should not see how laws or sausages ...
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 ...
LIVINGSTON, NJ — The Livingston Advisory Committee for Disabilities (LACD) recently hosted its annual Talent Show at the Livingston Senior/Community Center, welcoming children and adults with special needs to take the stage and share their unique talents in front of a warm and supportive ...
Truth seekers and mystery lovers unite! Radio station WDVR 89.7 FM announces an evening of intrigue, storytelling, and sleuthing with "Liar Liar Pants on Fire," a live storytelling event where audience members become detectives in a battle of wits and words. This a benefit for all volunteer radio ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL — City leaders plan to discuss how to revive one of Coral Springs’ most well-known and attended events that was discontinued earlier this year — the Festival of the Arts. The city commission is scheduled to meet on Wednesday for a workshop to consider Coral Springs events and ...
COCONUT CREEK, FL – In a special meet-the-author event, Coconut Creek resident and author Eugene Arnone will discuss his second novel “Across the Seine” at the North Regional/Broward College Library on Tuesday, May 27.Arnone will share insights into his life and writing journey. Originally from ...
CARTERET, NJ — The 2025 Marquee Awards were presented to Central New Jersey high schools and students on Monday night in a ‘Tony Award-style’ red-carpet event at the URSB Carteret Performing Arts & Events Center.The two-hour event featured some remarkable live musical performances and ...