Arts & Entertainment Top Stories
By NICOLE ZANCHELLI
April 7, 2025
NEWARK - Margie “Mia X” Johnson has been named Newark’s first inaugural Poet Laureate, a ceremonial role designed to promote the literary arts and inspire residents.Her appointment, which was announced last month, was made official through a resolution adopted by the Newark City Council on April 2, ...
GLEN ROCK, NJ - The borough's library director recently discussed the current ongoing upgrades at the library and invited the public to a special meeting scheduled for Tuesday, April 8 at 7 p.m. entitled “What's New at the Library: All About the Elevator and a First Look at Our Strategic ...
SPRINGFIELD, NJ – The Springfield Recreation Department’s Egg Hunt & Kite Fest will be held on Saturday, April 12 from 2-4 pm at Chisholm Park.In the event of rain, the event will take place on Sunday, April 13. The free event is open to Springfield residents and their guests. Register for ...
HAMILTON, NJ - Are you drawn to intrigue, secrets, and high-stakes decision-making behind closed doors?This week’s movie at the Hamilton Township Public Library is Conclave, a gripping drama that pulls back the curtain on one of the most secretive processes in the world—the election of a new pope.
KING LEAR at NUTLEY LITTLE THEATRE opens in less than three weeks! Here are some more rehearsal photos to tide you over.Shakespeare's classic tells the tale of King Lear, who, in preparation for his old age, divides his power and land between his daughters Goneril and Regan, who pay homage to gain ...
BERGEN COUNTY, NJ - Some members of the Book Club group of the Activities Club, including Don Hansen, Ken Bratspies, Patrick Benasillo, Richard Burns, John McCabe, and Leo Karpinski, relax after discussions of a recently read book and magazine. The Activities Club is a group of retired and ...
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.Pedestrian Struck by Vehicle in Crosswalk in CranfordBaseball: Last Inning Walk-Off Lifts Scotch ...
GLEN ROCK, NJ – The Borough of Glen Rock’s senior community came together on Saturday, March 15, for a lively St. Patrick’s Day Lunch, filled with traditional Irish fare and great company. Hosted at The Annex, the event was planned by Council President Teresa Gilbreath.Attendees enjoyed a festive ...
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ - The Exchange Club of Warren County has announced the return of the annual Egg Hunt to Maloney Stadium in Phillipsburg, NJ.Hippity Hop! The event will be held Saturday, April 12, 2025 with a rain date of April 19, 2025. The gates will open at 8:30 AM, and the hunt will begin ...
BRIDGEWATER, NJ - The Hearts of Bridgewater has been created as a public art initiative to celebrate the talents of the people of Bridgewater.A total of 11 artists will be selected to paint one of 11 large heart-shaped statues that will showcase something special, meaningful or symbolic about the ...
BERGEN COUNTY, NJ - Some members of the Book Club group of the Activities Club, including Don Hansen, Ken Bratspies, Patrick Benasillo, Richard Burns, John McCabe, and Leo Karpinski, relax after discussions of a recently read book and magazine. The Activities Club is a group of retired and ...
JERSEY CITY, NJ -From the team behind The Zombie Opera, newly formed Jersey City-based nonprofit, Undead Arts, will throw their inaugural Halfway-to-Halloween Gala, An Undead Odyssey, on April 11th at Grace Church Van Vorst on Erie Street from 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM. Tickets can be purchased ...
MIDDLETOWN– The Middletown Arts Center is thrilled to present a Tale as Old as Time: A Night of Disney Songs through the Ages, presented by The MAC Players, on Friday, April 11, 2025, at 7 p.m. (doors 6:30 p.m.). The MAC’s community theatre group alums will take the audience on a magical ride full ...
MIDDLETOWN– The Middletown Arts Center is thrilled to present a Tale as Old as Time: A Night of Disney Songs through the Ages, presented by The MAC Players, on Friday, April 11, 2025, at 7 p.m. (doors 6:30 p.m.). The MAC’s community theatre group alums will take the audience on a magical ride full ...
HOLMDEL, NJ: If you’ve ever found yourself mesmerized by the psychological thrills of Severance, then you won’t want to miss the immersive event happening this Sunday, April 6, 2025, at Bell Works in Holmdel, New Jersey. For one weekend only, Holmdel's #metroburb, the iconic Bell Works is ...
HOLMDEL, NJ: If you’ve ever found yourself mesmerized by the psychological thrills of Severance, then you won’t want to miss the immersive event happening this Sunday, April 6, 2025, at Bell Works in Holmdel, New Jersey. For one weekend only, Holmdel's #metroburb, the iconic Bell Works is ...
HOLMDEL, NJ: If you’ve ever found yourself mesmerized by the psychological thrills of Severance, then you won’t want to miss the immersive event happening this Sunday, April 6, 2025, at Bell Works in Holmdel, New Jersey. For one weekend only, Holmdel's #metroburb, the iconic Bell Works is ...
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ - For residents looking for something to do, check out the movie lineup at the South Plainfield Public Library this spring. Movies are shown on Monday and Wednesday in the library's multipurpose room. The upcoming spring featured films include:Flight Risk (R) on Monday, April 7 ...
ASBURY PARK, NJ — Get ready for a night of fierce fashion, fearless comedy, and impressive talent as drag icon Pissi Myles takes center stage as host and MC of “A Wicked Good Time” happening Thursday, April 24, from 7 to 11 p.m. under the roof of the Grand Arcade at Convention Hall. Known for her ...
RIDGEWOOD, NJ - The 14th Annual Ridgewood Guild International Film Festival (RGIFF) is Thurs. April 24. There are additional festival events scheduled for Tues. April 8 and April 10 at the Ridgewood Public Library (RPL).The RGIFF kicks off with screenings of various shorts and documentaries from ...
PARSIPPANY, NJ - Abigail Bresalier of Parsippany, NJ took part in the "Contemporary music festival: the music of Vincent Trovato" concert on March 22nd, in the Muhlenberg College Baker Center for the Arts, Empie Theatre.A graduate of Parsippany High School, Bresalier participated on Trombone while ...
FLORHAM PARK, NJ - Zachary Kleiman of Florham Park, NJ took part in the "Contemporary music festival: the music of Vincent Trovato" concert on March 22nd, in the Muhlenberg College Baker Center for the Arts, Empie Theatre.A graduate of Hanover Park High School, Kleiman participated on ...
LIVINGSTON, NJ — With spring in full swing, nonprofits will be planning their fundraisers, some of which will include raffles and Bingos that must be licensed by the Township of Livingston Clerk’s Department. In order to receive a raffle/bingo license in time for a scheduled event, all necessary ...
SAYREVILLE, NJ – The Sayreville War Memorial High School Winterguard team earned 1st place at their most recent competition in Elizabeth, NJ on Saturday, March 29, with their Dance of the Matadors performance.Winterguard is a competitive performing art that combines elements of dance and ...
WEST ORANGE, NJ – West Orange native Simone Thomas-Rowe loves acting in, writing and directing films and has been in several at Loyola Marymount University, where she’s a junior. Thomas-Rowe wrote and directed her film “Before My Eyes” with the objective of telling a story about perspective and not ...
CLARK, NJ — On Monday, April 7, the Clark Public Library is holding Finger Painting Fun! All the action commences at 10 a.m.“No childhood is complete without some good, old-fashioned, messy finger painting,” the Clark Public Library reminds us. “We will read a story and then make some ...
PLAINFIELD, NJ — On Friday, April 4, the first of eight days of filming began in Plainfield for an upcoming production by AGBO, the independent film studio behind the 2023 Oscar Best Picture Winner Everything Everywhere All at Once.According to the City of Plainfield, filming will take place on ...
RIDGEWOOD, NJ - The Ridgewood Choral announced the winners of their 2025 Music Awards. Two high school students from the area were recognized for their talent and accomplishment.The winner of the Florence Reinauer Memorial Music Award goes to Hongrae Kim, a saxophonist from River Edge and a senior ...
MORRISTOWN, NJ – The Morris Arts and Blackwell Street Center are once again hosting their annual student art exhibition that is set to take place at the Atrium Art Gallery of the County’s Administration and Records Building in Morristown. The artwork will be displayed through April 29. Judges ...
WEST WINDSOR, NJ — Calling all Hightstown and East Windsor senior artists!The submission period is now open for the 2025 Mercer County Senior Citizen Art Show (MCSAS), County Executive Dan Benson has announced. Taking place from July 1 through August 4 at the Conference Center at Mercer, located on ...