Arts & Entertainment Top Stories
By TAPINTO JERSEY CITY STAFF
April 3, 2025
JERSEY CITY, NJ – Lisa Varga, Executive Director of the Virginia Library Association, has earned the nickname “The Hammer.” She was also named as the 2024 Library of the Year by Library Journal.These are just two of the accolades that Varga will discuss in a conversation with Terry B. Hill, ...
CUBA, NY — The winners of the random prize drawings for the fourth annual Tiny Art Show at the Cuba Circulating Library are Vicky Kameck (adult), Maddi Sandford (teen), Alexander Holden (kids) and Adriana H (CRCS).The art will remain on display until April 5, and participants will have from April 7 ...
Princeton, NJ – Events hosted by the Princeton University Library and the Lewis Center for the Arts' Program in Theater are always top-notch. The March 31 discussion in the Chancellor Green Rotunda on the campus, the kick-off for a series focused on bringing notable books to life through adaptation ...
MELBOURNE, FL – The Melbourne City Council, led by Council Member Mark LaRusso, approved a $100,000 grant agreement with The Eau Gallie Arts District (EGAD) Main Street, Inc. at its March 25, 2025, meeting. The grant, which is double the previous year’s funding, was sourced from an alternate ...
RANDOLPH, NJ- Randolph High School Drama Club proudly announces its Spring Musical MEANGIRLS: HIGH SCHOOL VERSION, the hilarious hit musical from an award-winningcreative team, including book writer TINA FEY ("30 Rock"), composer JEFFRICHMOND ("Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt"), and lyricist NELL ...
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ - Get ready for a burst of pink and a night that should be illegal (but totally isn't!) as Phillipsburg High School presents the fabulously fun musical, Legally Blonde! Believe in yourself, and others – it never goes out of style. But doing it with class? That's a lesson our girl ...
NUTLEY, NJ - The Nutley Public Library closed Women's History Month with a Meet the Authors sponsored by the Township of Nutley Department of Public Affairs.Mayor John V. Kelly III, director of Public Affairs, said the event was born out of his department specifically to acknowledge Women’s History ...
LIVINGSTON, NJ — The deadline to receive a discount on registration for the Livingston Recreation Summer Camp is fast-approaching on Friday, April 4. The Livingston Recreation & Senior Services department encourages residents to take advantage of these last few days, as limited space remains in ...
FAIR LAWN, NJ - When you combine the national issue of mental health with the art of storytelling, you find Erica Travia positioned to shed light on this often difficult-to-discuss topic.Travia, 23, is a Fair Lawn resident whose film is one of 10 being screened at this year's Changing Minds Young ...
PISCATAWAY, NJ — East Jersey Old Town Village is set to kick off its 2025 season with an exciting Opening Weekend on April 5–6, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The event marks the official start of the Historical Interpreter season, which runs from April to October.Located at 1050 River Road in Piscataway, ...
UNION TOWNSHIP, NJ - Join the Pattenburg Rescue Squad Inc. for the Annual Easter Egg Hunt at Finn Park on Saturday, April 12th, at 2 PM!Don't miss the fun—arrive on time so you don’t miss your chance to hunt for eggs and meet their special guest, the Easter Bunny.
BAYONNE, NJ - The Bayonne Public Library will hold a Jigsaw Puzzle Exchange on Saturday, April 5th.The exchange, which invites residents to replace their gently used puzzles for ones that are new them will take place from 12:00 p.m. until 3:00 p.m. in the library's lobby.There will be a special ...
Bedminster, NJ - The Center for Contemporary Art (“The Center”) is pleased to announce three spring solo exhibitions on view April 4 through May 24. The opening reception will be held on Friday, April 4 from 6:00 to 8:00 PM, and is free and open to the public.Patti Jordan, Wes Sherman, and Judi ...
MERCER COUNTY, NJ - The Mercer County Library System is now accepting entries for their 4th annual “A Poetry Happening: Mercer Poets Read.”Poets of all experience levels are welcome to submit poems by Monday, April 21 via email by clicking here. Poets will have the opportunity to present their ...
UNION, NJ – Union’s fourth annual You, Me and a Cup of Tea fundraiser will be held at Titan Union Event Center Rooftop on Sunday, May 4.“This event embodies the spirit of community that makes the Township of Union special,” said James Bowser, Mayor. “By coming together to support Josephine’s Place, ...
BERGEN COUNTY, NJ - The Activities Club's Science group met for a lecture on “How the Earth Works: Plate Tectonics”.John Moran, Lee Cunningham, Harry Nass, Stan Feldman, Don Hanson, Rich Moderow, Steve Beiter, and Science group leader Ron Greenberg are members of the Science group, a sub-group of ...
FLEMINGTON, NJ - In an ambitious attempt to elevate local theater, "The Parishioner" is set to premiere at the Flemington Elks Lodge #1928 on April 13. While initially conceived as a vehicle for writer/producer John "Gemini" Lombardi to showcase his acting skills, the production has evolved into ...
SOMERVILLE, NJ - Gallery on Main, 30 West Main St., will feature an exhibition of works by Somerville, New Jersey-based illustrator and sequential artist Dahlia Visconti April 1-30....The opening reception is on Saturday, April 5, from 5-7 p.m. at the gallery.Visconti creates art in traditional ...
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ - The South Plainfield Summer Drama Workshop (SPSDW) has announced that Newsies, the hit Broadway musical with a historical past, will be its 2025 show. Based on the 1992 film of the same name and inspired by the real-life newsboy strike of 1899, Newsies was developed at New ...
GLEN ROCK, NJ - The Arts Council of Glen Rock has a several upcoming events that may be of interest to arts and those interested in art. See schedule with links!Poetry Month Reception — Sunday afternoon, April 6, at the Glen Rock Library, 2:00 - 4:00 pm. Open Studio for artists — Sunday, April 27, ...
HANOVER TOWNSHIP, NJ - Hanover Township Cultural Arts Committee event on Sunday, April 6th at 3pm at the Hanover Township Community Center. April is National Poetry Month. The Whippany Park High School students and faculty will bring the world of poetry focus with interactive exercises for ...
April Fool's Day, celebrated annually on April 1st, is a day dedicated to humor, pranks, and practical jokes. Its origins are uncertain, but it's believed to have historical ties to the transition of calendars in the late 16th century, when New Year's Day was moved from the end of March to January ...
PLAINFIELD, NJ — On Tuesday, April 15, the City of Plainfield will host a bus ride to Yankee Stadium in the Bronx to see the Yanks take on the Kansas City Royals.Jackie Robinson broke the color barrier when he became the first Black person to play in Major League Baseball on April 15, 1947.
April Fool's Day, celebrated annually on April 1st, is a day dedicated to humor, pranks, and practical jokes. Its origins are uncertain, but it's believed to have historical ties to the transition of calendars in the late 16th century, when New Year's Day was moved from the end of March to January ...
CLARK, NJ — Get ready to step back into the 1980’s with The Wedding Singer, a high-energy, feel-good musical based on the beloved 1998 film. This month, Arthur L. Johnson (ALJ) High School is thrilled to bring the show to the stage, offering a fun and heartwarming evening.The musical, set in 1985, ...
SHIP BOTTOM, NJ - The Children's Sand and Surf Mission (CSSM) continues its program for the 2025 season.This summer's dates are weekdays/evenings on Monday, July 21–Friday, August 1, 2025.CSSM meets at 19th Street Beach in Ship Bottom, NJ, from 10-11:45 a.m. and 6:30-8 p.m. for ages 3-14.CSSM is a ...
BERNARDSVILLE, NJ - On Sunday, April 6, 2025, the Friends of the Bernardsville Library will present the next installment of their concert series, featuring Greg Giannascoli and Ron Stabinsky. This special performance will showcase renowned works by legendary composers such as Gershwin, Bernstein, ...
LEBANON TOWNSHIP, NJ - Join the Lebanon Township Recreation Commission for an egg-citing Easter Egg Hunt at Memorial Park on April 13th!Bring your baskets and get ready for a day full of fun for all ages:Egg Hunt for children in Grade 4 and underScavenger Hunt for children in Grade 5 and upA ...
BASKING RIDGE, NJ- Residents 14 years and up are invited to sing with the Somerset Hills Chorus (SHC) for their exciting Spring session, which begins on April 21, 2025, and culminates in a fabulous program of choral music from television and cinema on June 20-21, 2025, in the Hauser Auditorium of ...
HUNTERDON COUNTY, NJ - Six Hunterdon County arts organizations were awarded special project art grants for $10,000 each to create public programs as part of the celebration of the 250th Anniversary of American Independence.Natalie Kaman, director of the Hunterdon County Cultural and Heritage ...