Arts & Entertainment Top Stories
By VICTORIA L. DAMMER
March 29, 2025
MORRISTOWN, NJ - On the chilly Sunday afternoon of March 23rd in the Mayo Performing Art Center (MPAC) in Morristown, the outstanding dancers of the New Jersey Ballet graced the stage with a memorable performance, providing enjoyment for kids of all ages.The show opened with British actor and ...
MORRIS COUNTY, NJ - There are fun things to do in the local area on Sunday, March 30th.They include:The Morris Winter Market; Parking Lot at the Convent Train Station; 9:30am - 1pmSporing Cleaning for a Cause to Support Homeless Solutions; Drop off furniture, linens and Kitchenware at the ...
NEWTON, NJ – Sparta High School’s artistic talent was on display at the 2025 Teen Arts Festival on the campus of Sussex County Community College. Fifty Spartans joined more than 1500 local students and teachers “for a day of creativity, learning and artistic expression,” according to SCCC’s ...
ASBURY PARK, NJ – Get ready for two unforgettable days of music, surf, and soul as the Sea.Hear.Now Festival makes its triumphant return to the beaches of Asbury Park on September 13 and 14, 2025. With its signature blend of legendary performances, oceanfront views, and immersive art experiences, ...
GREEN BROOK, NJ – Get ready for a hopping good time! The highly anticipated Annual Egg Hunt has been rescheduled, and we’re excited to announce that it will now take place on Sunday, April 6th at 12 noon! Join us at Arthur Lewis Park, located at 59 Greenbrook Road, for an afternoon filled with fun, ...
YORKTOWN, N.Y. —For Yorktown High School senior Isabella Baker, singing has always been second nature. From joining her elementary school chorus to finding confidence on stage, music has been a constant in her life. As she gets ready to start her new chapter at the New York Performing Arts Academy ...
JERSEY CITY, NJ - Jersey City’s LGBTQ+ Taskforce and Jersey City Pride will host a screening of “I’m Your Venus” on Monday, March 31st. The event is being held in honor of Transgender Day of Visibility, and will take place at the Mary McLeod Bethune Life Center in Jersey City beginning at 6:00 ...
MORRISTOWN, NJ - On the chilly Sunday afternoon of March 23rd in the Mayo Performing Art Center (MPAC) in Morristown, the outstanding dancers of the New Jersey Ballet graced the stage with a memorable performance, providing enjoyment for kids of all ages.The show opened with British actor and ...
MOUNTAINSIDE, NJ - A Mountainside college student’s original music composition is making its way to the national stage. Jacob “Kobi” Wright, a freshman at the Mason Gross School of Arts at Rutgers University, in collaboration with fellow Rutgers student Gabrielle Cardinale, will have their original ...
Do you have any plans for Saturday night yet? We've got you covered! Join us for The Struggle -- Nutley Middle School Fundraiser on Saturday, March 29th! Come party with The Struggle, and support Nutley's middle school at the same time.The Oakley has great food with delicious pizza, burgers, ...
LIVINGSTON, NJ — Livingston teens and young adults looking for the ultimate summer job are encouraged to consider becoming a camp counselor with the Livingston Recreation Summer Camp, to be offered as full-or half-day programs to children in grades one through six from Monday, June 30 to Friday, ...
MORRISTOWN, NJ - On the chilly Sunday afternoon of March 23rd in the Mayo Performing Art Center (MPAC) in Morristown, the outstanding dancers of the New Jersey Ballet graced the stage with a memorable performance, providing enjoyment for kids of all ages.The show opened with British actor and ...
MORRISTOWN, NJ - On the chilly Sunday afternoon of March 23rd in the Mayo Performing Art Center (MPAC) in Morristown, the outstanding dancers of the New Jersey Ballet graced the stage with a memorable performance, providing enjoyment for kids of all ages.The show opened with British actor and ...
In an ambitious attempt to elevate local theater, "The Parishioner" is set to premiere at the Flemington Elks Lodge #1928 on April 13, 2025. While initially conceived as a vehicle for writer/producer John "Gemini" Lombardi to showcase his acting skills, the production has evolved into something ...
EDISON, NJ - The local branch of the NAACP has rescheduled its annual Juneteenth celebration due to concerns of retaliation from the Trump Administration. The event was initially scheduled for June 7 at Edison Jobs Corp, which is a federally operated site. The annual Juneteenth celebration will now ...
NEWTON, NJ—Halsted Middle School is putting on their spring musical this weekend, “Chitty Chitty Bang Bang Jr.”The show will run on Friday, March 28 at 7:30 p.m., Saturday, March 29 at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, March 30 at 3 p.m.Tickets for the show are $8 for adults, $5 for students aged six to 18 and ...
KENILWORTH, NJ - Get excited because the Kenilworth Recreation Department's annual Easter Egg Hunt is scheduled for Sunday, April 13, with a rain date of Saturday, April 19. Last year over 400 residents attended the event. Please see the following details from the Recreation Department. HIPPITY ...
BAYONNE, NJ - The Bayonne Italian Heritage Festival is returning for a second year on April 6, but this year will take place at the G. Thomas DiDomenico Park on 16th Street.As in its inaugural year of 2024, the festival will once again include a march celebrating the life of Saint Vito, also known ...
SPARTA, NJ – The lunar eclipse got a few people out of bed in the middle of the night. Those who did were treated to a rare phenomenon – the opportunity to see a full lunar eclipse that turned the moon red. The skies over Sparta were clear, inviting a few Sparta High School photography students to ...
BAYONNE, NJ -The Young At Heart Club of Bayonne is sponsoring a bus trip to Atlantic City on Wednesday, April 16.The bus will leave at 10 a.m. from 4th St. and Broadway in Bayonne. Those attending will pay $45 each and receive $20 back on a playing card to use at the casino. For reservations or ...
RAHWAY, NJ — A 2021 “Rahway's Own” inductee, poet and educator Adele Kenny recently released some exciting news, announcing the publication of her latest poetry collection!According to Welcome Rain Publishers, “Adele Kenny’s new book, Where Eternity Is Learned, is a skillfully crafted and intensely ...
Nutley Family Service Bureau’s live show Rock Hunger VIII is back and will take place at the Old Canal Inn, starting at 2:00 pm, on Saturday, June 7th, 2025. Groove along with great performances fromPorch RockersThe Sticky WicketsProject Blue BookThe Anna Felice Band Tickets are $25 per person when ...
RAHWAY, NJ — Join Rahway High School (RHS) for its spring musical, The Music Man, on March 28-30!This classic musical is about fast-talking con man Harold Hill, who swindles the people of River City, Iowa into buying instruments to be in his band before catching the next train out of town, leaving ...
HAMILTON, NJ - Follow the yellow brick road to the Hamilton Township Public Library tonight, Friday, March 28, for an outdoor screening of The Wizard of Oz.Set to begin at 7:00 p.m., families are invited to bring a blanket and lawn chairs, and enjoy the movie, as well as free popcorn and hot ...
RANDOLPH, NJ: This spring, the community is invited to enjoy a variety of live performances at County College of Morris (CCM) presented by the Marielaine Mammon School of Music, Performing Arts and Music Technologies. From dance showcases to choir concerts and cabaret performances, these ...
MELBOURNE, FL – It’s the weekend! Have some fun around Melbourne:Friday, March 28The Jack Shealy Band; Pineapples, 1434 Pineapple Av, Melbourne; 7:30 p.m. – 11:55 p.m.Something Rotten!; Henegar Center, 625 E New Haven Ave, Melbourne; 8 p.m.Back In The Building: The Ultimate Elvis Tribute Musical; ...
Princeton, NJ – The Francophones and Francophiles will be out in force on Hinds Plaza this Saturday, March 29. As far as we know it has nothing to do with tariffs, foreign policy, or any attempts to reset international boundaries. Instead it’s a party – the Princeton FrancoFest: A Celebration of ...
HACKENSACK, NJ - The Johnson Public Library is looking forward to several events in April. Those who enjoy music, singing, and community are invited to join us for One Night Choir on April 8 to sing "Livin' On a Prayer" by Bon Jovi. The Ramapo College Small Business Development Center will be here ...
Princeton, NJ -- Painter and illustrator Mary Lundquist will discuss her life as an artist and her journey to becoming a published children's book creator on Saturday, March 29, at 6:30 p.m., at Princeton Makes in the Princeton Shopping Center. Lundquist, the illustrator of nine picture books, ...
NORTH PLAINFIELD, NJ – Excitement is brewing in North Plainfield as the renowned actor Robert De Niro prepares to film his latest project, "The Whisper Man," set to commence on April 7, 2024. This highly anticipated film also stars Michelle Monaghan and Adam Scott, promising a blend of talent and ...