Arts & Entertainment Top Stories
By DAWN MILLER
May 7, 2025
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ - Memorial Day is just around the corner, which means some residents may be on the hunt for books to read this summer on the beach. Right in time for the summer reading season, the South Plainfield Public Library is holding a book signing for borough author Kristin Lane on ...
Princeton, NJ – There was no better way to celebrate Jewish American Heritage Month than to spend May 4 at the Princeton Public Library listening to best selling Jewish American author Jennifer Coburn discuss how Nazi propaganda, in today's parlance "fake news," inspired her to write the book "The ...
PARAMUS, NJ - Sometimes the most interesting things are right under our noses.That led the Activities Club History Group to visit the Paterson Museum, located at 2 Market Street, and organized in 1925.The group recently posed in front of the Holland II submarine exhibit.The Activities Club is a ...
UNION, NJ – The highly anticipated new Union Public Library is preparing to open its doors to the community with a weekend of festivities in early June.From June 6 to 8, a variety of events will take place to celebrate the grand opening of this state-of-the-art facility, offering residents a chance ...
PLAINFIELD, NJ — The Union County Board of Commissioners has announced the lineup for this year's annual Rhythm and Blues by the Brook concert, which has taken place in Cedar Brook Park for around two decades.This year's concert will take place on Saturday, June 7 from noon until 6pm, and will be ...
KENILWORTH, NJ – The Senior Center's annual indoor Art, Crafts, Photography, Show & Sale will take place at the Kenilworth Senior Center on Sunday, May 18, from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. during the Street Fair.The senior center is located at 526 Boulevard. Related Articles:Scenes from Kenilworth's ...
BORDENTOWN, NJ — Bordentown Regional High School's (BRHS) award-winning theatre students are receiving more accolades, as the school's production of Curtains has been nominated for five 2025 Greater Philadelphia Cappie Awards. The Cappies is a writing and awards program that trains high school ...
PARAMUS, NJ - Sometimes the most interesting things are right under our noses.That led the Activities Club History Group to visit the Paterson Museum, located at 2 Market Street, and organized in 1925.The group recently posed in front of the Holland II submarine exhibit.The Activities Club is a ...
BASKING RIDGE, NJ – Basking Ridge resident Daniel Zugale is a man of many talents who spends his days directing the bands at Ridge High, his afternoons coaching the Ridge fencing and JV boys golf teams and his free time directing the Rutgers University Alumni Wind Symphony (RUAWS).Zugale, himself a ...
BRIDGEWATER, NJ - The Bridgewater-Raritan Middle School hosted its production of “Legally Blonde, the Musical,” May 2.In the cast were Emma Brown, Jacob Rizkalla, Shaant Sachdeva, Anushka Khedlekar, Jamie Byun, Derek Ebner, Biel Rosales, Grace Ricart, Madison Mattis, Daphne Tang, Emmanuelle Sapp, ...
HIGHTSTOWN, NJ – The organizers of the annual Hightstown Family Fair are looking for vendors to participate in the fall festival that will bring thousands of people to the area. Hosted by the Hightstown-East Windsor Historical Society, the 2025 annual Hightstown Family Fair will be held on ...
To the community:After learning this past Friday, May 2, of plans to eliminate the National Endowment for the Arts, McCarter was notified that our approved grant for the current season had been withdrawn. Sadly, McCarter is far from alone in feeling the pain of this loss—artistic institutions ...
Princeton, NJ – Let’s call this Science Week in Princeton, and let’s make Thursday, May 8, Princeton Science Day.The science content shows up first on Tuesday, May 6, with an event at the Princeton Public Library titled “Introduction to Amazon Braket -- A Quantum Cloud Service.” Got it?Then on ...
KENILWORTH, NJ - Please see the list of events hosted by the Kenilworth Public Library the week of May 6- May 9.THIS WEEK AT THE LIBRARY...._____________________Tuesday, May 6 :BOOGIE WOOGIE BABIES (10:30m - 11:00am)Interactive program with music and movement.This program will be presented by ...
WESTFIELD, NJ — A lucky Lottery player who bought a Jersey Cash 5 Jackpot ticket in Westfield matched all five numbers and the bullseye to win a $783,159 jackpot on Saturday.The winning ticket was drawn at Westfield Mini Mart, 241 South Avenue East in Westfield. The retailer will receive a $2,000 ...
MILLBURN, NJ – According to Laraine Brennan Barach, Chair of the Millburn Art Advisory Committee (AAC), one of the artists featured in the AAC's exhibit at the library is Millburn’s own Oscar Peterson. “Oscar Peterson is an honored American artist, member of Salmagundi Club and 30+ year resident of ...
WESTFIELD, NJ — A lucky Lottery player who bought a Jersey Cash 5 Jackpot ticket in Westfield matched all five numbers and the bullseye to win a $783,159 jackpot on Saturday.The winning ticket was drawn at Westfield Mini Mart, 241 South Avenue East in Westfield. The retailer will receive a $2,000 ...
BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ – Columbia Middle School is proud to announce its upcoming production of The Wizard of Oz, bringing the beloved classic to life on stage this May. Performances will take place on Wednesday, May 15, and Thursday, May 16, at 7 p.m., with a special matinee performance on Friday, ...
BRIDGEWATER, NJ - Westfield teen Sophia Gandhi, the leader of the New Jersey GSA Coalition, has announced the upcoming LGBTQ Prom, to be held in Bridgewater.The New Jersey GSA Coalition is a network of high school Gender and Sexuality Alliances across the state that work to build community for ...
HAMILTON, NJ - Are you a fan of high-octane chases, gritty 1970s crime thrillers, and iconic performances that defined a genre?This week at the Hamilton Township Public Library, moviegoers can catch The French Connection, a legendary film that forever changed the face of American cinema. Winner of ...
RAHWAY, NJ — Black Wings: American Dreams of Flight at the Gallery Space, 1670 Irving Street in Rahway, is ongoing through June 30.Black Wings: American Dreams of Flight is a powerful exhibition chronicling the story of African Americans who, despite facing tremendous racial barriers, attained ...
RAHWAY, NJ — On Wednesday, May 7, the Rahway High School (RHS) bands and orchestras will put on their annual spring concert. As part of this concert, the symphonic orchestra (comprised of the members of the string orchestra and the wind ensemble) will perform a piece entitled “Kyiv, 2022,” by Brian ...
PATERSON, NJ - Hollywood came to the Silk City on Thursday as legendary actor Robert De Niro was spotted filming behind City Hall for the upcoming Netflix thriller The Whisper Man.The project, based on the bestselling 2019 novel by Alex North, follows the chilling story of a widowed crime writer ...
BRIDGEWATER, NJ - The Somerset County 4-H held its annual spring carnival April 27 at the 4-H Center, on Milltown Road.
FLEMINGTON – Starting with community walks around the borough in February, Flemington Borough Council vice president Jeremy Long wants to tap into that spirit of learning and involvement by hosting short talks with music and refreshments at borough hall, beginning in May.The “ambassador” program ...
Linden, NJ- This Week at the Library! #lindennj #lindenpubliclibrary Mon, 5/5 - #minecraft Pirate Challenge @ 4 PM *Mon, 5/5 - #StarWarsDay Revenge of the Fifth Baking Program @ 4 PM * Tues, 5/6 - Chair Yoga @ 10 AMTues, 5/6 - #Oscars2025 Movie: The Substance @ 1 PMWed, 5/7 - Project Healthy Bones ...
BAYONNE, NJ -One was a wide receiver for the Miami Dolphins, the other is a Rolling Stone columnist and a veterans advocate who has given advice to the likes of former Vice President Kamala Harris and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton.First and foremost, however, Leonte Carroo and Michael ...
BAYONNE, NJ - Bayonne High School students will perform a version of George Orwell’s classic political novel “1984” through dance. Orwell, who fought as an anti-Fascist during the Spanish Revolution in the 1930s, authored his classic novel 1984 depicting life in a totalitarian society. The book ...
PLAINFIELD, NJ — On Friday, iDance Ministry, under the artistic direction of Plainfield Resident, María Daniel, delivered a transformative experience with Project BrOKen—an evening of dance, art, and movement explorations that spotlighted the realities and triumphs surrounding mental health, ...
ROXBURY, NJ - The Lake Hopatcong Foundation (LHF) is urging people to “get ready for the ultimate lakeside celebration” as it gears up for the 12th Annual Lake Hopatcong Block Party.Taking place May 17 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Hopatcong State Park in Landing, the Block Party is presented by the ...