Arts & Entertainment Top Stories
By TAPINTO PASSAIC VALLEY STAFF
April 22, 2025
LITTLE FALLS, NJ - The Passaic Valley High School Drama Club announced its next musical performance: Urinetown. Winner of three Tony Awards, three Outer Critics Circle Awards, two Lucille Lortel Awards, and two Obie Awards, Urinetown is a hilarious musical satire of the legal system, capitalism, ...
The South Orange Symphony caps its 75th Anniversary season with a free concert on Sunday, April 27, 3pm, at the South Orange Middle School. The program features Symphony No. 1 by Florence Price, an African American composer whose powerful work won top prize at the Wanamaker Competition in 1932 and ...
SOUTH BRUNSWICK, NJ - Bodnar's Auction hosts a two-day online sale Wednesday and Thursday, with the opening act a collection of guitars and other stringed instruments on the first day, followed by a single-owner sale of sports memorabilia on Thursday.Sales both days begin at 11 a.m. Minimum bid on ...
SOUTH BRUNSWICK, NJ - Bodnar's Auction hosts a two-day online sale Wednesday and Thursday, with the opening act a collection of guitars and other stringed instruments on the first day, followed by a single-owner sale of sports memorabilia on Thursday.Sales both days begin at 11 a.m. Minimum bid on ...
RED BANK, NJ: Red Bank resident Faith King is pulling a rare double feature. Two of her original one-act plays will be performed over the same weekend; Friday, April 25 through Sunday, April 27. King’s romantic comedy, “Floor Five,” will make its New Jersey premiere as part of the Stone Church ...
CLARK, NJ — Arbor Day is this Friday, April 25. In honor of the day devoted to encouraging people to plant and appreciate trees, the Union County Board of County Commissioners held its annual Arbor Day Poetry Contest, for Union County students in grades 4-8. This year's 6th-grade first place winner ...
EDISON, NJ - The Mobile Family Success Center of Middlesex County will host ‘Healthy Kids Day’ at Roosevelt Park on Wednesday, April 30, from 4:30 PM to 6:00 PM. This event is free and open to the public. Registration is required and can be done by clicking here.The activities will kick off at 4:45 ...
SOMERVILLE, NJ - Not an Easy Fix will host its second Annual Sober Recovery event - “One Voice, Many Sounds . . . the Arts of Recovery” on Saturday, April 26 from 6:30-10 p.m. at the Edward Nash Theater at Raritan Valley Community College, Branchburg.The evening begins with an art show, followed ...
RARITAN, NJ - After a rain delay postponed the event for one week, Raritan Recreation held its annual Easter Egg Hunt at Frelinghuysen Park April 19.
PARKLAND, FL- Though softspoken and introspective, Christopher Miller’s powerful voice commands attention through his exceptional artwork. His impressive portfolio journeys from comic book-style creations to realistic masterpieces rife with detail and nuance.Miller is a self-taught artist who has ...
KENILWORTH, NJ - Please see the list of events hosted by the Kenilworth Public Library the week of April 22 - April 25.THIS WEEK AT THE LIBRARY.…_______________________________________Tuesday, April 22:LAP SIT (10:30m - 10:50am)Ages: 0 - 2PJ STORY TIME (6:30pm - 7:00pm)Ages: 3 & ...
The Concord Singers celebrate spring in this concert, which is the finale in the 2024-25 concert series organized by the Friends of the New Providence Memorial Library. Founded in 1977, Concord Singers is a women's community chorus based in Summit, which provides a friendly musical home to both ...
SAYREVILLE, NJ – Sayreville War Memorial High School has received 5 Foxy Award nominations from the Montclair Theatre Night Awards Program, a statewide theatre competition that recognizes excellence in high school theatre, for their 2024 drama, Don't Drink the Water.The full list of nominations and ...
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 ...
Princeton, NJ – Here’s an event coming up on Wednesday, April 23, at the Princeton Public Library that’s already fully booked.No wonder when you hear the description. It’s a guided tour, called “A Walk through Princeton’s Literary Century.” As the event description continues, the library’s history ...
BLOOMFIELD, NJ-- The Bloomfield Health Department of Health is hosting a food handlers course on various dates. Classes are offered in both English and Spanish. Upcoming classes for the year are as follows; April 24June 26October 23December 4 All classes are 930 a.m. to 130 p.m. at the Bloomfield ...
EAST HANOVER, NJ - The East Hanover Knights of Columbus is hosting an Arts and Craft fair on Saturday, April 26th.See information below.
SCOTCH PLAINS/FANWOOD, NJ – What began as a lighthearted comment from one high school alum to another has now turned into a business relationship and friendship that will help benefit the arts programs at Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School. At the SPFHS Hall of Fame ceremony in May 2024, comedian ...
WEST ORANGE, NJ – Essex County Executive Joseph N. DiVincenzo, Jr. officially reopened the Outback Adventure in the Turtle Back Zoo last week. According to a press release, the exhibit underwent a major makeover to improve pedestrian circulation between the Prehistoric Playground, Essex Farm, ...
NUTLEY - Mayor John V. Kelly, III and the Nutley Department of Public Affairs and Health are thrilled to announce its first ever Nutley Hometown Trivia Night, set to take place on Wednesday, May 14 from 6pm-9pm at Meal restaurant, located at 525 Franklin Avenue in Nutley.“As I have said many times ...
BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ — The Berkeley Heights Education Association (BHEA) will once again spotlight student and faculty talent with its much-anticipated BHEA Talent Show, taking place on Wednesday, April 30 at 7:00 p.m. at the Kenneth Stiefel Theater at Governor Livingston High School.This year’s ...
RANDOLPH, NJ: Style and creativity take center stage as student designers from County College of Morris (CCM) present their original creations at the college’s annual “Spring Fashion Show” to be held on Wednesday, April 30, at 7 p.m. This free event, open to the public, offers the community an ...
SPARTA, NJ – Owners of the new Yippy Art presented the township council with a custom tufted rug of the emblem of Sparta Township. Mayor Neill Clark said he attended their grand opening.“What an impressive art studio,” Clark said. “They have amazing apparel and create ‘reclamation art’.”“That’s ...
We are excited to announce the cast for our final production of our 90th season, FOR PETER PAN ON HER 70TH BIRTHDAY written by Sarah Ruhl, directed by Gina Sarno! The cast: Ann Grippo (ANN)Andrew Swanson (JOHN)Mead H. Winters (JIM/HOOK)Nick Pascarella (MICHAEL)Tara Spinelli (WENDY)Martin ...
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 ...
Linden, NJ - This week at Linden Library. To register for any event that requires it, call us at (908) 298-3830. We'll see you soon! #lindenpubliclibrary #lindennj Mon, 4/21 - Brightstar Theater presents: Alice in Wonderland @ 4 pmTues, 4/22 - Chair Yoga @ 10 amTues, 4/22 - Movie: Cry Macho @ 1 ...
SOMERS, N.Y. - At Somers High School, athletes aren’t the only students who compete successfully at the states and sectionals. The Chamber Orchestra can lay a pretty strong claim, too.Up first, Charlotte Wilke-Olsen made her run and performed recently at New Rochelle High School with other ...
NEW YORK CITY - Each Easter Sunday, Fifth Avenue in the City transforms into a living runway as people don their most extravagant, colorful, and often outrageous headwear for the annual Easter Bonnet Parade. Unlike traditional parades with marching bands and floats, this informal procession is all ...
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 ...
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 ...