Arts & Entertainment Top Stories
By GABRIELLA DRAGONE
May 11, 2025
HAMILTON, NJ - The Hamilton Township Public Library’s weekly movie series continues with Philomena, a powerful drama based on true events that uncovers a decades-old mystery rooted in heartbreak and resilience.Starring Judi Dench and Steve Coogan, Philomena follows the emotional journey of an Irish ...
NEW PROVIDENCE, NJ – Saturday’s sunshine brought picture-perfect weather and a strong sense of community to the final day of the Our Lady of Peace Fair in New Providence. After a week of unpredictable forecasts and on-and-off rain, the clear skies and light breeze were a welcome gift for families ...
NEW PROVIDENCE, NJ – Saturday’s sunshine brought picture-perfect weather and a strong sense of community to the final day of the Our Lady of Peace Fair in New Providence. After a week of unpredictable forecasts and on-and-off rain, the clear skies and light breeze were a welcome gift for families ...
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.Among the honorees were several students from Piscataway High School, who were ...
RIDGEWOOD, NJ - The Ridgewood Chamber of Commerce is hosting its Fashion Show Party May 14 from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at Felina Restaurant’s Grand Ballroom.The first hour of the event will be happy hour, with the fashion show scheduled for 7:00 p.m. The show will feature fashion from Ridgewood’s ...
BLOOMFIELD, NJ-- The Fiesta Latina & Hispanic Heritage Committee of Bloomfield, along with The Township of Bloomfield, are sponsoring a special event for expectant mothers. All are invited to join in an uplifting afternoon dedicated to honoring the journey of pregnancy and motherhood. This ...
COCONUT CREEK, FL — Coconut Creek made its way to the checkered board this past week on a nationally televised game show as the answer for the category of “Food for Thought.” During Wednesday’s edition of Wheel of Fortune, most of the letters for Coconut Creek, Florida appeared on the board before ...
BASKING RIDGE, NJ – The Ridge High School Dance Department will present their spring dance showcase “On Broadway: A Celebration of Dance” on May 15 at 7:00 PM in the Ridge High Performing Arts Center. Each dance is inspired by Broadway musicals, including classic and contemporary favorites. It's an ...
UNION COUNTY, NJ— Three Union High School students are among those who have their artwork displayed at the 2025 Teen Arts Touring Exhibit, which has officially opened its annual tour at the Springfield Public Library.The artwork by Liana Brown-Bateman, Jochebed Quaye, and Anaisa Rodriguez from ...
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ - The East Brunswick Community Sinfonia will host a Concert on Sunday, May 18, 2025, at 3 PM at the East Brunswick Community Arts Center. Enjoy a beautiful afternoon of music performed by talented community musicians from all over New Jersey for their third and final concert of ...
NUTLEY, NJ - If you like the Blues....then come out to the Oakley and listen to Mechanic Street Blues Project - Saturday, May 10 - these guys do it right!MECHANIC ST. BLUES PROJECT is made up of five seasoned New Jersey musicians to form MECHANIC ST. BLUES PROJECT. They have been performing in ...
WEST ORANGE, NJ – The smiles on the faces of students that attended the fourth annual Move the Spectrum event on May 9 at West Orange High School told the story. Move the Spectrum is an event connecting students from all over New Jersey with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD) in a ...
BRICK, NJ — A celebration of creativity, talent, and community spirit unfolded Friday night at Hackensack Meridian Ocean University Medical Center (HMOUMC), where U.S. Rep. Chris Smith (R-Manchester) announced the winners of the 2025 Fourth Congressional District High School Art Competition. This ...
NUTLEY, NJ - There are always great headlines coming out of Nutley, and sometimes those headlines are not made in town but elsewhere. On May 12, “The Big Finish” by Nutley's own Vinnie Nardiello will have its premiere staged reading in New York City. “Pamela has a husband, a daughter and a terminal ...
SAYREVILLE, NJ — The I HEART HORROR & HOT RODS ICE CREAM MONSTER JAMBOREE returns on Saturday, May 17, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at VFW Post 4699 (575 Jernee Mill Rd, Sayreville), in honor of Armed Forces Day and benefiting the Stars and Stripes Veterans Center—a nonprofit supporting ...
SUMMIT, NJ — The Stony Hill Players will bring laughter to the afterlife later this month with their upcoming production of “Grandma Sylvia’s Funeral,” an interactive theatrical comedy that transforms audience members into guests at one of the most chaotic funerals imaginable.Performances will take ...
BERNARDS TOWNSHIP, NJ – Residents of Bernards Township are invited to dust off their books for the Barn Dance this evening at Farmstead Arts. Tickets are still available and the event runs from 7:00-9:00 PM in the Farmstead barn. Bernards Township Mayor Janice Fields said, “I’m pretty excited about ...
FAIR LAWN, NJ - With the 250th Anniversary of America coming up next year, and Fair Lawn's logo contest looming, here's a chance to get inspired: spend the day at Garretson Forge & Farm for its “Spring Festival of Colonial Life in New Jersey”.The event is scheduled for Saturday, May 10 from 10 ...
FAIR LAWN, NJ - The country is going to be 250 years old on July 4, 2026. This means we're gearing up big to celebrate and Fair Lawn is participating in various ways, including sponsoring a logo contest.Residents are invited to create an original (non-AI generated) logo that represents Fair Lawn ...
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 ...
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 ...
LIVINGSTON, NJ — Thanks to the Township of Livingston, the Arts Council of Livingston (ACL) has a new gallery space at the former Licari Horse Farm (Evergreen Farm), located at 240 East Northfield Road. The Licari Horse Farm was one of two properties acquired by the township in 2019 through an ...
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 ...
GREEN BROOK, NJ --Get ready to immerse yourself in a vibrant explosion of colors, joy, and community spirit at the Green Brook Holi Fest (Mela) 2025! This year’s celebration promises to be a memorable event filled with fun, laughter, and beautiful traditions that connect us all.Event DetailsDate ...
GREEN BROOK, NJ --Get ready to immerse yourself in a vibrant explosion of colors, joy, and community spirit at the Green Brook Holi Fest (Mela) 2025! This year’s celebration promises to be a memorable event filled with fun, laughter, and beautiful traditions that connect us all.Event DetailsDate ...
BASKING RIDGE, NJ - The URSB Carteret Performing Arts & Events Center has announced the nominees and honorable mentions for the 2025 Carteret PAC Central Jersey Marquee Awards, recognizing outstanding achievement in high school musical theatre across Middlesex, Somerset, and Mercer Counties.
Basking Ridge, NJ – Broadway comes to Basking Ridge as American Theater Group (ATG) proudly presents a unique “behind-the-scenes” look at Broadway with veteran theater critic Peter Filichia at the Sieminski Theater in Basking Ridge, NJ on May 17 and 18. Filichia will regale the audience with ...
NORTH SALEM, N.Y. - “This is exactly where I’m supposed to be,” explains Kat Meehan.The North Salem resident has worn many hats throughout her life, but ultimately found her calling behind the camera.Her chosen subject matter is one near and dear to many people’s hearts. As a specialty dog ...
LITTLE FALLS, NJ - Spring was in the air during the Township of Little Falls’ annual Spring Fling Dance on May 2. The annual event included food, refreshments, and live entertainment. The event was held at the Little Falls Civic Center, located at 19 Warren Street, and was free for Little Falls ...
HOBOKEN, NJ - The City of Hoboken has announced an expanded summer arts program for Hoboken youth. The summer arts program will offer workshops in salsa, hip-hop, dance, spoken word, theater, photography, drawing, acting, mural arts, fashion, sculpture, and more for Hoboken youth between the ages ...