Arts & Entertainment Top Stories
By TAPINTOSPF STAFF
April 28, 2025
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 DeNiro.” Well, you were correct. Every time.Scott, ...
VERONA, NJ - The Township of Verona invites residents to its 2025 Pride Festival. The event will be on June 1 at the Verona Civic Center, starting at 12:30 p.m. Verona’s Pride Festival kicks off Pride Month with live entertainment and activities such as crafts, jewelry, nail art, and face painting.
CRANFORD, NJ – In advance of NJ’s annual Wool Walk last week, YarnStormers created an installation, “The Peace Storm," at Cranford’s Hanson Park. It was the brainchild of Esther Maroney and YarnStormers yarn shop owner, Teresa Murray.The YarnStormers started as a group of fiber artists based in ...
NEWARK - Former Rutgers-Newark student Ramy Youssef, an award-winning Egyptian-American actor, producer, director and comedian, will be the keynote speaker at Rutgers University-Newark’s May 22 commencement ceremony at the Prudential Center, where he will also receive an honorary doctor of fine ...
Nutley Family Service Bureau (NFSB) is proud to announce its exciting Summer Concert Series, continuing the success of our Rock Hunger VIII fundraiser. The Summer Concert Series is a key initiative to raise much-needed funds for our vital programs and services, all while enjoying live music from ...
JERSEY CITY, NJ - Over $1 million in grants has been awarded through the fourth of awards by the Jersey City Arts and Culture Trust Fund, Mayor Steven Fulop announced recently. “This round of grant funding not only marks our largest to date, but it also builds on our promise to prioritize equity, ...
KENILWORTH, NJ - This spring, the arts are blooming at Kenilworth Public Schools. The district’s talented students will star in numerous events, sharing their extraordinary creativity with the community.Art, music and dance enthusiasts will especially enjoy this season’s shows and performances, ...
DOYLESTOWN, PA—On Thursday night, Doylestown Borough will host the first event in a two-concert series taking place at Broad Commons Park. On May 1 at 6 p.m., the Concerts at the Commons series kicks off with a free concert featuring Mo Lowda & the Humble. The indie-rock band is based in ...
FAIR LAWN, NJ - In a game titled “Big Money Spectacular”, an individual won $30,000 from a ticket purchased on April 24.It was a draw or scratch-off game sold at the 7-Eleven on River Road.The last big winner in Fair Lawn won over $1 million from a Jersey Cash 5 ticket on February 5 purchased at ...
FREE READERS’ THEATRE! MAY 4th at 2:00 p.m. Better Late written by Larry Gelbart A December- December - December romance which embraces love, divorce, aging and death with a comedic tone. The play gives new meaning to the phrase “two’s company, three’s a crowd.” As each day passes, the awkward ...
ASBURY PARK, NJ - The AP’N3 Film Challenge is rolling out earlier than ever this year — and with a bold new twist. Organizers of the popular short film contest have added a new “No Borders” category, allowing filmmakers who can’t make it to Asbury Park to still join the fun.While the original “On ...
KENILWORTH, NJ - The Kenilworth Public Library is offering the following adult programs for the month of May.THE GOLDEN AGE OF BROADWAY at The Kenilworth Public LibraryMonday, May 5 at 7:00pm – 8:00pmJoin us for The Golden Age of Broadway, presented by The Florian Schantz Jazz Combo. This event ...
BRANCHBURG,NJ - Raritan Valley Community College's (RVCC) Arts & Design department will present DanceWorks, an evening of student and faculty dance performances, May 1 and 2, at 7:00 PM. The event will be held in the Edward Nash Theatre at the College's Branchburg campus. The Director of RVCC's ...
HAMILTON, NJ — A Lenape High School student's artwork will be on display in the nation's capital after being declared the winner of the annual Congressional Art Competition for the Third District.Gwendolyn Teske was chosen as the winner of the 2025 competition sponsored by Congressman Herb Conaway ...
WARREN, NJ –Watchung Hills Regional High School Bands Shine at CJMEA Concert Band FestivalThe Watchung Hills Regional High School Bands celebrated significant achievements at the recent CJMEA Concert Band Festival. Each of the school’s three ensembles—Freshmen Concert Band, Symphonic Band, and Wind ...
WARREN, NJ --Mark your calendars for an evening of entertainment and community spirit! On Wednesday, April 30, Watchung Hills invites you to the annual Talent Show held in the Learning Commons Cafe at 6:30 PM. This exciting event not only offers a platform to showcase your unique talents but also ...
WARREN, NJ --Mark your calendars for an evening of entertainment and community spirit! On Wednesday, April 30, Watchung Hills invites you to the annual Talent Show held in the Learning Commons Cafe at 6:30 PM. This exciting event not only offers a platform to showcase your unique talents but also ...
WAYNE, NJ – The Wayne Board of Education held their annual middle school and high school music recognition program before the start of this past school board meeting. Talented musicians and vocalists, bands and choirs from the township’s three middle schools: Anthony Wayne, Schuyler-Colfax and ...
SPOTSWOOD, NJ - Love a good mystery? If anyone is looking for something fun to do this spring, then book a seat for the Spotsood American Legion Auxiliary's Back to the 80s Murder Mystery Dinner on Saturday, May 10 at 6:30 p.m. The murder-mystery dinner is for adults only and will be held at the ...
RAHWAY, NJ — Join the Rahway High School Center for the Performing Arts on Thursday, May 1, for an evening of Music & Motion.The evening will commence at 7 p.m. at 1012 Madison Avenue with performances by the Rahway choirs, the musical theater class, dance ensembles, and a very special grand ...
RIDGEWOOD, NJ - Memorial Park in Van Neste Square was packed with food vendors, educational displays, and fun activities to celebrate the 2025 Daffodil Festival and Earth Day Fair. The theme for this year’s event was “H2O Optimize: Protecting Our Water.”The event began at 11:00 a.m. with the Daffy ...
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.Kenilworth Police Arrest Man With Loaded Firearm Inside VehicleKenilworth's Harding Elementary School Third ...
SPRING LAKE, NJ - As the world mourns the recent passing of Pope Francis, one New Jersey photographer is reflecting on what he calls the defining moment of his decades-long career — capturing the Pope’s historic 2015 visit to the United States.Gary Gellman, a longtime Spring Lake resident and ...
CLINTON TOWNSHIP, NJ - On Saturday, May 3, 2025, the Hunterdon Choral Alliance invites singers of all experience levels to attend Jersey Sings 2025, a full day of free interactive singing workshops. The event will be held from 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM at Clinton Township Middle School, located in ...
BRIDGEWATER, NJ - The themes may vary in nature, but the beliefs of the three directors and one student are identical.The three dedicated directors are Olivia Matko, Francesca DiFazio and Julia Meisterich, and the gifted student is Emma Brown, who is playing the role of the leading character.They ...
BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ — Mark your calendars and get ready for one of the most anticipated community events of the summer! The Fifth Annual Berkeley Heights Summer Block Party is set to take over Springfield Avenue on Sunday, June 8, from 12 to 4 p.m., bringing an afternoon packed with fun, food (for ...
HAMILTON, NJ - Are you into Rhythm & Blues, Jazz, Rock and Roll, Gospel and Country or Western?This Oscar-winning biopic, ‘Ray’ centered around legendary musician, Ray Charles (Jamie Foxx) will take you on an emotional rollercoaster. From watching his brother drown at a young age, to losing his ...
WEST ORANGE, NJ/PRINCETON, NJ – Recently, two West Orange High School (WOHS) seniors earned Honorable Mention in the Scholastic Art & Writing Awards and a WOHS junior won second place in his division in the Princeton Open chess tournament.WOHS AP Art students Daniella Eder ('25) and Ignacio ...
NEWTON, NJ—The North Jersey Arts Collective hosted another public art shows was held at the Newton VFW. This one, held on April 25 and 26 was to celebrate spring. “Titled ‘There’s No Leaving Newton: Folklore’, the show featured work that explores the concept, from the mysterious and fantastic lore ...
STAFFORD - Get ready for a blast from the past! The Stafford Township Arts Center in Manahawkin (1000 McKinley Ave.) is hosting a Spring Oldies Spectacular this Sunday, April 27, at 3 p.m.Relive the magic of the golden age of rock with a stellar lineup of legendary artists. The evening will feature ...