Arts & Entertainment Top Stories
By CONNIE SANCHEZ, WHARTON SCHOOLS SUPERINTENDENT
May 13, 2025
WHARTON, NJ — The Wharton Borough Public Schools are turning heads and warming hearts with their 2025 Art Show, now open to the public at the Wharton Public Library. Featuring the creative work of more than 160 student artists from Pre-K through 8th grade, this year’s exhibit is the largest in the ...
TEWKSBURY TOWNSHIP, NJ - The Tewksbury Historical Society will host the Regional Summer Meeting of the League of Historical Societies of New Jersey on Saturday, June 28. Attendees must register to attend along with a fee of $30 per person. The meeting takes place at the Zion Lutheran Church ...
Princeton, NJ – Not so long ago, it was science week in Princeton. Now it’s literary week. Some prominent authors and their work will be highlighted this week. The most visible of them is John McPhee, whose body of work will be celebrated in an event Thursday, May 15, at the Princeton Public ...
SOMERVILLE, NJ — The Downtown Somerville Alliance is hosting its annual Girls Night Out on Thursday, May 15 from 5-9 p.m. with live country music, line dancing and a mechanical bull. Girls' Night Out is an annual event that highlights Somerville’s vibrant downtown scene, inviting locals and ...
MONTCLAIR, NJ - The Township of Montclair is inviting residents to get involved in shaping local policies and initiatives by joining one of several municipal boards and commissions that currently have open seats. These standing bodies, established by the Township Council, serve as essential ...
EDISON, NJ - Two Edison students are the winners of Congressman Frank Pallone's tenth annual poetry showcase, according to a press release. Students from across the district submitted their poems for the competition throughout April, which is National Poetry Month.The winners are Sujena Maheshwaran ...
KENILWORTH, NJ - Please see the list of events hosted by the Kenilworth Public Library the week of May 12- May 17.THIS WEEK AT THE LIBRARY.... Monday, May 12:BINGO FOR CHILDREN (6:30pm - 7:00pm)Ages: 3 & up_______________________________________Tuesday, May 13:LAP SIT (10:30m - 10:50am)Ages: 0 ...
MILLBURN, NJ – Paper Mill Playhouse (Mark S. Hoebee, Producing Artistic Director and Michael Stotts, Executive Director) will present a private reading of the new musical Bull Durham, previously announced to open the theater’s upcoming 2025-2026 season, on Friday, May 16 in New York City.Bull ...
ROSELLE, NJ - The Borough of Roselle will be hosting its annual Boys To Men Fishing event in honor of the late Leroy West, a 40-year Roselle resident. Fishermen and women of all ages are invited to participate.The free event will be on May 18 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. There will be a 9 a.m. meet-up at ...
MORRIS COUNTY, NJ - Local students from Parsippany and Hanover Township Students were honored as MPAC Music Students of the Month – Outstanding Band Members -- at the Friday, May 9 performance of HMS Pinafore by the New York Gilbert & Sullivan Players.Students were nominated by their teachers, ...
MORRIS COUNTY, NJ - Local students from Parsippany and Hanover Township Students were honored as MPAC Music Students of the Month – Outstanding Band Members -- at the Friday, May 9 performance of HMS Pinafore by the New York Gilbert & Sullivan Players.Students were nominated by their teachers, ...
SPARTA, NJ – The Sparta VFW is preparing for Memorial Day. The parade registration form is now available to groups and organizations wishing to be part of the annual event.Following the parade, the Sparta VFW will hold a Memorial Day ceremony at Dykstra Park. The community is then invited back to ...
MOUNT LAUREL, NJ — The Mount Laurel Library is hosting a well-known speaker and singer this week for a mid-day performance.Phil Bruschi will be visiting the Library on Wednesday, May 14 from 1PM to 3PM. Bruschi will be presenting “Phil Bruschi Sings: One Hit Wonders” to talk about and sing popular ...
CLARK, NJ — Organizers of this year's Union County Teen Arts Festival recently announced the names of middle school and high school students whose artwork is included in the prestigious 2025 Teen Arts Touring Exhibit. The artwork by seven students from Mother Seton Regional High School in Clark is ...
BRIDGEWATER, NJ - Rob Ambrose, who brought “Dino Style” to life, has released a second book in the series, and is preparing for a book release celebration in Somerville in mid-May.A teacher at Bridgewater-Raritan Middle School, Ambrose has always been obsessed with dinosaurs, and released his first ...
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ - The East Brunswick Public Schools Arts Department is excited to announce the 5th Annual Outdoor Art Walk. The art installation will run from May 16th through June 16th at the Municipal Complex on Civic Center Drive. Student music compositions can also be accessed through QR ...
SOMERS, N.Y. - Get ready, Somers! The much-anticipated Somers Lions Club Charity Carnival is rolling back into town from May 14 to 18, and this year's festivities promise more fun, flavor, and community spirit than ever before — all for a great cause!Held at Fireman’s Field (258 US-202, Somers, ...
LONG BRANCH, NJ — U.S. Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. recognized high-achieving students from throughout New Jersey’s Sixth Congressional District during his annual spring awards ceremony, held at Middlesex College.Young artists from across Middlesex and Monmouth counties submitted work for this ...
SPRINGFIELD, NJ – As season three of the ABC Will Trent TV series draws to a close, The Springfield Free Public Library is holding a special screening of a conversation between author Karin Slaughter and actor Ramon Rodriguez on Wednesday, May 21 at 7 p.m.The evening will include refreshments, Will ...
NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ - Middlesex County invites residents to Celebrate the Arts Institute of Middlesex County’s FolkLIVE series featuring live performances by two A-list headliners and local talents!This event will take place RAIN OR SHINE on Saturday, June 28 from 2-6 pm in Monument Square Park in ...
ROXBURY, NJ - Nineteen Roxbury High School Choir students were recently selected to the New Jersey All-State Honors Choir with senior Jasper Fernandes earning first in the state. This prestigious ensemble is made up of the top singers from across the state of New Jersey. The following students were ...
RIDGEWOOD, NJ - Ridgewood emergency and public works vehicles will be parked along Memorial Park at Van Neste Square from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. on May 15 for Touch-a-Truck 2025. Children are invited to climb on board the vehicles while village employees share stories about the work they do.
SCOTCH PLAINS/FANWOOD, NJ – A nearly sold-out audience at Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School enjoyed a night filled with laughter and nostalgia as comedian Mike Marino (Class of ‘81) and award-winning director and producer Daniel Catullo (Class of ’90) joined forces to produce Marino’s new special ...
BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ — The Berkeley Heights YMCA gym was transformed into a joyful underwater wonderland Thursday night as about 65 promgoers and their volunteer dates gathered for the Summit Area YMCA’s annual Special Needs Prom — an event that drew overwhelming excitement, love, and applause from ...
NEW PROVIDENCE, NJ – Sunshine, handmade goods, and a shared love of local history brought residents together on Saturday at the Salt Box Craft Fair, hosted by the New Providence Historical Society.With nearly a dozen talented local artisans showcasing their work, visitors browsed a variety of ...
On this Mother's Day, all of us at TAPinto Woodbridge-Carteret wish you endless happiness, boundless love, and deep appreciation. May this Sunday be filled with moments of joy and new treasured family memories. Your love, nurturing spirit, support, dedication and strength are an inspiration to your ...
BASKING RIDGE, NJ- Ridge High school students have been hard at working creating some beautiful art pieces for an unconventional exhibit at the Somerset County Environmental Education Center. The exhibit, “Boneyard,” is an exploration of the human fascination with mortality and the uncanny beauty ...
SAYREVILLE, NJ – The Sayreville War High School Theatre Society's production of ‘The Addams Family’ has received four nominations and three honorable mentions for the Central Jersey Marquee Awards, which will be held at the Carteret Performing Arts & Events Center on Monday, May 19.The full ...
KENILWORTH, NJ - Did you miss this past week's top stories? Catch up on what you missed in the links below. The top ten are posted by the page views of the week, according to Google Analytics.David Brearley Performing Artists of the Week: Katarina Ferreira and Gabriella SantosKenilworth's Planet ...
MOUNTAINSIDE, NJ - Playground Camp is returning to the Borough of Mountainside. The summer camp is open to young residents in grades one through twelve and will run from June 23, August 8. Camp hours are Monday through Thursday from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. and Friday from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The ...