Arts & Entertainment Top Stories

April 4, 2025

MORRISTOWN, NJ -  The Town of Morristown will be holding an Earth Day Art Contest. The contest, which is sponsored by the Town of Morristown Clean Communities and Morristown Recreation Department is open to all young artists 3-18 years of age.This year's theme is “Our Planet, Our Future- Keep ...

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WESTFIELD, NJ — A major motion picture from Netflix will be shooting in Westfield beginning next week, Mayor Shelley Brindle announced in her weekly update Friday.Though officials have been asked not to publicize any details prior to the release, Brindle said, they can say that from April 8-10, ...

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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 ...

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CRANFORD, NJ – When the Broadway revival of Chicago offered tickets to TAPinto Cranford, I jumped at the chance to go. Having just performed the show at my high school a couple of weeks before, I was excited to see how the production would come to life at the Ambassador Theater. I went with high ...

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FANWOOD, NJ – The Fanwood Performance Series will continue its spring season on Saturday, May 10, with acclaimed blues-rock guitarist Debra Devi and her band, plus singer-songwriter Cassidy Rain.Debra Devi has been recognized by American Blues Scene as one of “today’s top female blues/rock ...

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SOMERS, N.Y. - From Friday, April 4 through Sunday, April 6, Somers High School will present Mean Girls, and by definition, a dose of teenage life is unavoidable. “There are realistic parallels,” said Mayak Dave. But in portraying Kevin G, the senior assures they’ll be enough glee to keep the angst ...

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The Phillipsburg Free Public Library officially kicked off National Poetry Month with a delightful dose of local charm, courtesy of Woodbridge native and seasoned poet Edwin Romond. Filling the library's open area with nearly four dozen attendees, including a lively group of teens and children, ...

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MERCER COUNTY, NJ  – Mercer County residents aged 60 and over, will once again have the opportunity to put their artwork on display thanks to the annual Mercer County Senior Citizen Art Show (MCSAS).The show, which will take place from July 1 through August 4 at the Conference Center at Mercer, ...

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Princeton, NJ – If you are going to consider the pluses and minuses of a public space, which is what the nonprofit Princeton Future is going to do Saturday morning, April 5, one obvious factor would be the number of people using the space. Princeton Future will begin its informal evaluation ...

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MELBOURNE, FL – It’s the weekend!  Have some fun around Melbourne: Friday, April 4Celebrating The Lagoon – Art and Music in EGAD; The Eau Gallie Square, 1452 Highland Ave., Melbourne; 5:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.Mike Pinto Ft. Joey Calderaio; Pineapples 1434 Pineapple Ave, Melbourne; 8:00 p.m. – 11:55 ...

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MORRIS COUNTY, NJ - The rain is coming this weekend, but don't let your weekend get washed out since there are so many fun things happening. Grab and umbrella and check out all the events happening in and around town.FRIDAY APRIL 4Madison Photo Event; Madison PhotoPlus in Madison; 10am - 5pmFree ...

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HAWTHORNE, NJ - The Boys & Girls Club of Hawthorne is thrilled to announce that registration for the 2025 Summer Camp is now open! With limited spots available due to Department of Children and Families guidelines, families are encouraged to register early to secure their child’s place. Who Can ...

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GLEN ROCK, NJ - The Library is joining more than 30 libraries in Bergen County and hundreds more across the country in ending overdue fines on locally-owned books and media. This new policy, which goes into effect on April 1, 2025, aligns with the Board of Trustees’ strategic priority to remove ...

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HANOVER TOWNSHIP, NJ - Country Line Dancing is coming to the Hanover Township Community center. Registration is now open for the next session on Wednesday nights from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.  Class runs from April 9 through May 28. Register via Community Pass.

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CAMDEN – “A Midsummer Night's Dream” opens tonight (Thursday, April 3) at Camden Prep High School, presented by the school's Wolfpack Players.“Probably written between 1594 and 1596, A Midsummer Night’s Dream is one of Shakespeare’s most famous plays. It is set across two worlds – the court of ...

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SOUTH BRUNSWICK, NJ - Bodnar's Auction will sell a single-owner collection of over 1,000 boxed McFarlane action figures on Thursday, April 10.Previews available in-person by appointment only in Monmouth Junction, Tuesday, April 8 from 10 a.m.- p.m.Established in 1994 by the visionary comic book ...

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SOUTH BRUNSWICK, NJ - Bodnar's Auction will sell a single-owner collection of over 1,000 boxed McFarlane action figures on Thursday, April 10.Previews available in-person by appointment only in Monmouth Junction, Tuesday, April 8 from 10 a.m.- p.m.Established in 1994 by the visionary comic book ...

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 Linden, NJ— Mayor Derek Armstead, the City of Linden, and the Department of Parks & Recreation, in collaboration with the Linden Police Department, proudly present Blossoming Bowlers 4, a celebration of family bowling and community connection at Jersey Lanes. This free event, funded by the NJ ...

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SUMMIT, NJ – April is here, and with it comes a month full of exciting activities for all ages. From an interactive city showcase to an Easter egg hunt, fishing derby, and vibrant spring shopping events, there’s something for everyone to enjoy in Summit this month. Here’s a sneak peek at all the ...

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Editor's note: We've updated the following events where necessary because of weather-related changes.DOYLESTOWN, PA—Where can you find an Easter Egg Hunt in the Doylestown area?Doylestown Borough is holding its second annual Easter Egg Hunt on April 12 in Broad Commons Park, but the free event ...

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MORRIS COUNTY, NJ - The rain is coming this weekend, but don't let your weekend get washed out since there are so many fun things happening. Grab and umbrella and check out all the events happening in and around town.FRIDAY APRIL 4Madison Photo Event; Madison PhotoPlus in Madison; 10am - 5pmFree ...

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MORRIS COUNTY, NJ - The rain is coming this weekend, but don't let your weekend get washed out since there are so many fun things happening. Grab and umbrella and check out all the events happening in and around town.FRIDAY APRIL 4Madison Photo Event; Madison PhotoPlus in Madison; 10am - 5pmFree ...

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MOUNT LAUREL, NJ — Enjoy a viewing of a classic movie this weekend at the Mount Laurel Library. The Library will be hosting a screening of the 1956 film Tea and Sympathy on Saturday, April 5 from 1PM to 3:15PM.The film, directed by Vincente Minnelli, was controversial upon release. The movie tells ...

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YORKTOWN, N.Y. —The Capa Space is holding what organizers call a landmark exhibition celebrating photojournalist Gerda Taro. Opening April 5, Witness: Gerda Taro’s Spanish Civil War "reclaims Taro's singular voice and vision as a photographer whose work stands on its own merits, separate from her ...

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ROXBURY, NJ - The Roxbury Arts Alliance welcomed nearly 80 seniors and guests to the Citizens Bank Theater last week for a heartwarming private concert featuring the Silver Starlite Orchestra. The hour-long performance featured big band favorites and introduced new selections—like a lively ...

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Phillipsburg, NJ – Get ready to celebrate inclusion, community spirit, and the joy of sports! Special Olympics New Jersey is bringing its energy to Phillipsburg with the inaugural Community Day at Maloney Field on Sunday, April 13th, from 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM. This spring event promises a fun-filled ...

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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 ...

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BERNARDS TOWNSHIP, NJ – Somerset Hills’ own Trilogy Repertory debuted their production of “Anything Goes” at the Sieminski Theater March 29 and 30. The musical features the mishaps a live triangle aboard a ship sailing from New York to London, set to the songs of Cole Porter, including well-known ...

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PHILLIPSBURG, NJ - Phillipsburg residents have a chance to experience the power of poetry firsthand this Thursday evening at the Phillipsburg Free Public Library. Acclaimed poet Edwin Romond will be reading selections from his five published books, as well as sharing some of his recent ...

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Phillipsburg, NJ - Get ready to "Walk This Way" to Phillipsburg High School! Hip-hop pioneer Darryl "DMC" McDaniels, a founding member of the iconic group Run-DMC, will be performing an exclusive concert on Saturday, May 10th at 6:00 PM in the PHS Auditorium. Why? This exciting event is being held ...

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