Arts & Entertainment Top Stories
By AUDREY BLUMBERG
April 30, 2025
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 ...
UNION, NJ - The 5th Annual Spring into the Arts event is set for Sunday, May 4.All are invited to participate and enjoy various forms of art firsthand. The Spring into Arts events will be held at 1477 Morris Avenue at Azalea Road.The event will run from noon to 5 p.m. with live demonstrations of ...
STAFFORD - The Ocean County Friendly Sons of the Shillelagh is hosting a fishing trip. All the exacting detail are below.
STAFFORD - The Ocean County Friendly Sons of the Shillelagh is hosting a fishing trip. All the exacting detail are below.
MADISON, NJ - Pianist Larry Fuller has always loved musicians who "play at an incredible level but still remain accessible to an audience." Some examples among pianists, he said, are Oscar Peterson, Monty Alexander, Cedar Walton, and Ahmad Jamal. That will be the musical essence of Fuller's ...
READINGTON, NJ - Following a tournament in March, 14 Holland Brook School (HBS) students were honored by the Readington school board for their performance with the Destination Imagination New Jersey program.Destination Imagination is in 48 states and 30 countries, and, according to the website, ...
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 ...
The opening night performance of For Peter Pan on Her 70th Birthday is SOLD OUT ! Not to worry! You can still buy tickets to the other performances on June 14th, 20th, 21st, 26th, 27th & 28th at 8:00 PM and June 15th, June 22nd, and June 28th at 2:00 PM. The cast: Ann Grippo (ANN)Andrew ...
ROSELLE, NJ - The Borough of Roselle Recreation Department invites residents of all ages to come and celebrate Cinco de Mayo. The event will be held on May 5 from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. at the block between 3rd and 4th avenues. Live music will be performed by local artists. Food will be available ...
RIDGEWOOD, NJ - The Annual Sponsor Show will be held at the Ridgewood Art Institute at 12 East Glen Ave., in Ridgewood. The show features paintings given to the Ridgewood Art Institute by member artists.Interested sponsors can view the exhibition from April 4 to May 2 and donate to enter the ...
MONTCLAIR, NJ - Creativity, imagination, and literary talent were on full display this year as Renaissance Middle School students claimed every award in the seventh annual Friends of Anderson Park Short Story Contest.Hosted by Friends of Anderson Park, a nonprofit conservancy dedicated to ...
HANOVER TOWNSHIP, NJ - The Whippanong Library is hosting a Stock Car Racing Night on May 8th.See details below:
SCOTCH PLAINS, NJ – If you were in Scotch Plains last week and wondered, “Is that Adam Scott from ‘Severance’ on Apple TV+?” Or “Gee, I could swear that's Michelle Monaghan from ‘White Lotus.’” Or perhaps you thought, “That guy looks like Robert De Niro.” Well, you were correct. Every time.Scott, ...
PLAINFIELD, NJ — Plainfield residents might notice an odd street sign on W 8th and Liberty Streets, evidence of the second of eight days of anticipated filming in Plainfield for a new Netflix movie. There was previous filming for the production on April 4 at Plainfield's Friends Quaker Meeting ...
MOUNTAINSIDE, NJ - The Mountainside Recreation Department invites residents to join them for a six-week yoga series. The series will take place on Thursdays from May 1 through June 12. Classes will run from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Community Room at Borough Hall. The price for the program is $60 per ...
ASBURY PARK, NJ — The Stone Pony Summer Stage is turning up the volume for summer 2025 with a jam-packed season of live music that spans generations, genres, and vibes. Starting in May, the legendary Asbury Park venue will welcome a powerhouse lineup that includes everything from gritty punk and ...
RAHWAY, NJ — The Rahway Academy’s students brought a vibrant dose of mischief, music, and heart to the stage this past weekend with their captivating production of Disney’s Descendants: The Musical. The Rahway Performing Arts Center was alive with energy as the talented young performers brought the ...
The library will be closed on Saturday, May 24th and Monday, May 26th. The library’s regular hours are: Monday - Tuesday: 9am - 8pm Wednesday: 7am - 8pm (Main Building) 9am - 8pm (Children’s Building)Thursday: 9am - 6pm Friday & Saturday: 9am - 5pmThere is ...
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ - Bright skies and steady breezes brought dozens of families to the fourth Annual Fly a Kite Day, held Sunday, April 27, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the East Brunswick Community Arts Center. The event was hosted by the East Brunswick Department of Recreation and Parks and the East ...
WOODLAND PARK, NJ - Calling all poets — seasoned scribes and first-time rhymers alike! The Alfred Baumann Library is conducting its 28th annual poetry contest, which is open to Woodland Park residents, Passaic Valley High School students, and Berkeley College students. Let your words take flight, ...
SCOTCH PLAINS, NJ – If you were in Scotch Plains last week and wondered, “Is that Adam Scott from ‘Severance’ on Apple TV+?” Or “Gee, I could swear that's Michelle Monaghan from ‘White Lotus.’” Or perhaps you thought, “That guy looks like Robert De Niro.” Well, you were correct. Every time.Scott, ...
BERNARDS TOWNSHIP, NJ – Bernards Township Parks and Recreation is accepting nominations through May 15, 2025 for their 2025 Mayor’s Arts Awards honoring individuals and organizations demonstrating exemplary leadership in and dedication to the fine and performing arts in Bernards Township. The ...
BASKING RIDGE, NJ - On May 2 at 7:30 PM, Light Opera of New Jersey will present “A Cappella Jamboree” at St. Mark's Episcopal Church in Basking Ridge, NJ—an unforgettable evening celebrating the power and artistry of the human voice.The night will kick off with a performance by The Princeton ...
NEW PROVIDENCE, NJ – Various local craft artisans will participate in the annual Salt Box Craft Fair on the grounds of the Salt Box Museum from 9 AM to 3 PM. The handmade crafts will include ceramics, wood crafts, crochet, stained glass, baskets, wreaths, and other crafts. In addition, New ...
Phillipsburg, NJ - Yo Yo Yo What's up Phillipsburg Community! DMC invites you to Phillipsburg Comic-Con and this special concert Saturday, May 10, 2025 at the High School. Darryl Makes Comics and is the "King of Rock" and has a message for all you Comic-Con and RUN DMC fans. Get ready to "Walk This ...
RAHWAY, NJ — The Rahway Public Library is hosting a special performance in its café on Wednesday, April 30, from 6:30-7:30 p.m. And everyone is invited!April is National Jazz Appreciation Month. Why not stop by the library next Wednesday for a performance by the Rahway High School Jazz ...
HAMILTON, NJ - Hamilton Township families are invited to join the upcoming Kids Paint & Sip event, hosted by the John O. Wilson Neighborhood Community Center. 169 Wilfred Ave. The free event will be held for children ages 7 to 11 on Saturday, May 10, from 11:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m.Participants ...
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ - Get down with the East Brunswick Arts Coalition for our 3rd Annual Ball! We’re throwin’ a far-out 70’s disco-themed interactive murder mystery! Hosted by the East Brunswick Arts Coalition, this event will be held at 721 Cranbury Road, East Brunswick on Saturday, May 31, ...
Princeton, NJ – Here’s a one-two musical punch on our midweek calendar, delivered by the German-based Signum Quartet, which appears first on Wednesday, April 30,at the Princeton Public Library, with an interactive presentation co-hosted by the Princeton Symphony Orchestra’s Soundtracks program. It ...
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ - The school year is down to one marking period, which means parents need to start making those summer plans for the kids. So, get the calendars ready because the South Plainfield Recreation Department is opening online registration for their popular Summer Parks Camps as well ...