Arts & Entertainment Top Stories
By MEAGAN KANE
March 30, 2026
RIDGEWOOD, NJ — Coming up soon is the Ridgewood Spring Bike Rodeo!Residents and visitors aged five and older are invited to the event, taking place on May 16 between 9 a.m. and 12:45 p.m. For children to attend, one parent or guardian must be present per child.Learn to Ride — Session 1:Time: 9-10 ...
Spring Lake Heights, NJ — A local photographer has earned top honors in Monmouth County’s annual tourism competition, with his work set to be showcased nationwide.Gary Gellman, a professional photographer based in Spring Lake Heights, has won the Monmouth County Tourism 2026 Travel Guide cover ...
NEW BRUNSWICK – The president & CEO of Parker Health Group, a nationally recognized leader in aging services that was founded in New Brunswick more than 100 years ago, will be among those honored at George Street Playhouse’s annual gala benefit for his commitment to strengthening the role of ...
SPRINGFIELD, NJ – SPRINGFIELD, NJ -- The following youth programs are scheduled for April at the Springfield Public Library:Wednesday, April 1st at 7:00 PMTeen Advisory BoardAges 13+. Meet with your peers to create and lead your own library programs, earn volunteer hours, build your leadership ...
WATCHUNG, NJ — Families gathered in Watchung to celebrate the arrival of spring at the township’s annual Easter Egg Hunt, a beloved community tradition that once again brought together children and residents for a morning of festive fun on a chilly Saturday morning.SEE ...
PARAMUS, NJ — Paramus Recreation is eager for its upcoming visit from the Easter Bunny!Inviting all to Petruska Park on Saturday, April 4, from 12-2 p.m., here's what to expect:PicturesSnacksKids entertainmentMusic
RIDGEWOOD, NJ — The Ridgewood Public Library hosts events for those of all ages! Check out what's coming up this week:Monday, March 30:ESL Walk & TalkTime: 10-11 a.m.Wednesday, April 1:Check It Out Screening: Hamnet11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.Drop-in Morning StoriesTime: 10:30-11 a.m.Cover 2 Cover: ...
NUTLEY, NJ - On Feb. 9, the Nutley Free Public Library sustained extensive water damage when a sprinkler system pipe above the ceiling of the teen room on the second floor broke, resulting in flooding on the second and first floor areas.“Since the date of the incident, the library’s insurance ...
This Week at #lindenpubliclibrary | March 30th-April 4thMon, 3/30 - ** Art Appreciation for Adults: #vincentvangogh @ 2:30 PMMon, 3/30 - ** Blueberry Cookies Teen Program @ 4 PMTues, 3/31 - Chair Yoga @ 10 AMTues, 3/31 - Movie: Gilda @ 1 PMWed, 4/1 - Project Healthy Bones @ 10 AMWed, 4/1 - Terrific ...
ASBURY PARK, NJ – Organizers of the Sea.Hear.Now Festival announced the full 2026 lineup today, confirming that the popular beachfront event will return to Asbury Park on September 19 and 20 with another high-profile mix of artists and experiences.Leading this year’s bill will be Mumford & Sons ...
CLARK, NJ — Carl H. Kumpf Middle School art teacher Thomas Peitz, along with school play directors Danielle Keeley, Michele Greenspan, and Claire Sheats, music teacher Flora Pollack, and teacher Andrew Calo, brought a group of select visual and performing arts students from Carl H. Kumpf Middle ...
FANWOOD, NJ – The Jersey City Theater Center (JCTC) will bring its Spring 2026 Staged Reading Series to Fanwood on Sunday, April 19, offering an afternoon of new theatrical works in celebration of Earth Day.The event, scheduled from 3:00 to 5:30 p.m., will feature staged readings of two original ...
COCONUT CREEK, FL — For Nessie Yara, her brush strokes across canvas as an artist turns small moments from daily life into scenes of color and form.Her work will be on display from April 1 to April 30 at the North Regional/Broward College Library at 1100 Coconut Creek Boulevard in Coconut ...
TRENTON, NJ – How much do you know about New Jersey's historical and cultural roots? Under a proposal by New Jersey lawmakers, a new interactive statewide website would be developed to highlight New Jersey’s historic sites and historic districts, including historical and cultural roadside ...
NEW PROVIDENCE — For 57 years, the crack of spring in New Providence has sounded a lot like the laughter of children tearing across a park in search of brightly colored eggs. Saturday, the New Providence Lions Club delivered that tradition once again, hosting its 57th Annual Easter Egg Hunt at ...
MONMOUTH JUNCTION, NJ - April's Jazz Café at the South Brunswick Municipal Complex on Friday, April 10 at 8 p.m. is a hot ticket. Next up in this season's Jazz Café, sponsored by the South Brunswick Arts Commission, is Jazz4Soul featuring saxophonist Audrey Welber and vocalist Kimberly Ruggis along ...
SPOTSWOOD, NJ - Mr. Spotswood has been a springtime staple since 2002. This fun, high-energy pageant was the brainchild of longtime Spotswood High School Social Studies teacher Colleen Meyers in 2002. Meyers, along with Spotswood High School English teacher Suzanne Fredricks, are the pageant's ...
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.Amid Prostitution Allegations, NJ Business Loses License Photo Gallery: Kenilworth's Chapter of UNICO ...
So what's the plot of True West (opening April 10th @ Nutley Little Theatre) directed by John Fraissinet????True West, a play by Sam Shepard, revolves around the complex and volatile relationship between two estranged brothers, Austin and Lee, who reunite at their mother's California home.The play ...
NUTLEY, NJ - Enjoy a free readers theater performance on Sunday, March 29, 2026 at 7:00 pm at Nutley Little Theatre of “With A Capital C.” A free staged reading of an original script written by Drew University Alum, Lawrence Paone and directed by Mead Winters. There will be a talkback with the ...
Heavy Hitters — Now Exclusive to Red BankThe biggest news of the week: Heavy Hitters has officially arrived at Frosted Nug Red Bank. This is a Red Bank exclusive — you won't find these products anywhere else in town.Heavy Hitters has been one of the most recognized names in cannabis since 1996, and ...
PARAMUS, NJ — Check out what's coming up at the Paramus Public Library starting this week!Monday, March 30:YA Book Club: My Life as an Ice Cream SandwichTime: 3:30-4:15 p.m.Tuesday, March 31:Japanese Book ClubTime: 11:15 a.m. to 12:45 p.m.International Children's Book Day CelebrationTime: 4-4:30 ...
HACKENSACK, NJ — Check out what's coming up at the Johnson Public Library starting this week!Monday, March 30:ESL Conversation ClassTime: 4-5 p.m.Location: Library Gallery SpaceTuesday, March 31:Inspect Your GadgetTime: 10-11 a.m.Location: Johnson RoomWednesday, April 1:LEAP iPad Beginner ...
MORRIS COUNTY, NJ — The beloved coming-of-age film Stand By Me is returning to theaters for its 40th anniversary, with local screenings now confirmed.Fans can catch the classic at AMC East Hanover 12, Rockaway, Wayne, Clifton, and the Garden State Plaza where limited showtimes are scheduled ...
WARETOWN, NJ — The Ocean Township Police Department, in partnership with the local Recreation Department, is inviting young anglers to trade their screens for fishing rods at the annual “Casting with a Cop” Kids Fishing Derby.The event is set to take place on Saturday, April 11th, from 8:00 AM to ...
CLARK, NJ — The Music Parents Association of Arthur L. Johnson (ALJ) High School is holding a Tricky Tray on April 24 to support the ALJ music program.The event will take place at the high school, located at 365 Westfield Ave.The doors open at 5:30 p.m., and the first ticket will be pulled at ...
DOYLESTOWN, PA—Doylestown’s annual fishing derby returns to Chapman Park on April 4 for the opening day of the 2026 trout season. Fishing starts at 8 a.m. sharp.Next weekend’s derby, which is the first of two, is open to anglers 16 and under. A second derby for disabled veterans, senior citizens 65 ...
MORRIS COUNTY, NJ - As spring arrives in full swing, the area is packed with events this weekend, offering something for everyone—from Easter celebrations and family-friendly egg hunts to live music, cultural exhibits and community gatherings. Residents can enjoy everything from festivals at local ...
MORRIS COUNTY, NJ - As spring arrives in full swing, the area is packed with events this weekend, offering something for everyone—from Easter celebrations and family-friendly egg hunts to live music, cultural exhibits and community gatherings. Residents can enjoy everything from festivals at local ...
WESTAMPTON, NJ — Enjoy a day at the theatre without traveling far from home this weekend.The Burlington County Library System will be hosting a free performance of the classic Macbeth on Sunday, March 29 from 2PM to 3:30PM at the Main Branch, located at 5 Pioneer Boulevard in Westampton.The intense ...