Arts & Entertainment Top Stories
By BOBBIE PEER
March 25, 2025
BRIDGEWATER, NJ – After a powerful and emotionally moving event last fall, spiritual medium Tiffany Reeds returns to host another live experience on Thursday, April 17, at Bridgewater Manor located at 1251 Route 202/206 in Bridgewater. The event promises not only spirit readings, but also ...
BRIDGEWATER, NJ - The concert hall was jam-packed with both students and spectators.That concert hall was the Vaughn Stapleton Gymnasium at Bridgewater-Raritan High School, which served as the stage for the opening night performance of the 2025 Festival of the Arts.The Bridgewater-Raritan Regional ...
HASBROUCK HEIGHTS, NJ - Euclid Elementary School celebrated Read Across America from February 24th through the 28th. On February 3rd, the month-long Reading Challenge began. Students were encouraged to read as many minutes as they could to see who was the top homeroom in reading minutes. Mrs.
Princeton, NJ – Maybe we need some bigger meeting rooms in Princeton. Last Friday, Fintan O’Toole spoke to a full house at the Jimmy Stewart Theater at 185 Nassau Street. Looking ahead at our midweek calendar of events, we see more events that are already sold out – “sold” in quotation marks since ...
LIVINGSTON, NJ — Registration is now open for all spring and summer 2025 programs offered through Livingston’s Recreation and Senior Services department, including a vast array of youth activities, fitness and enrichment classes for adults and seniors, family and special population socials, and ...
NUTLEY, NJ - The Community Advisory Board of Nutley Family Service Bureau has been active this year planning and hosting community events to put the local service organization in front of the community.In addition to movie nights and coffeehouse events, the Community Advisory Board is getting ready ...
MILLBURN, NJ – Paper Mill Playhouse (Mark S. Hoebee, Producing Artistic Director; Michael Stotts, Executive Director), recipient of the Regional Theatre Tony Award, is thrilled to announce the five musicals to be presented during the theater’s upcoming 2025-2026 season, marking Paper Mill’s 87th ...
ROSELLE, NJ - Roselle’s annual Easter Egg Hunt is returning to Pine Street Park on April 19 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. In addition to the egg hunt, participants have the opportunity to do face painting, games, cotton candy, and take pictures with the Easter Bunny. For more information, please contact ...
PHILLIPSBURG, N.J. (March 24, 2025) – The Cal Ripken, Sr. Foundation (CRSF), in partnership with McWane, Inc. and the Joseph H. Firth Youth Center, gathered today to reveal updated plans for McWane Field, a brand-new field for vulnerable youth in Phillipsburg, New Jersey. Guests included Baseball ...
Linden, NJ -Mayor Derek Armstead, the City of Linden, and the Department of Parks and Recreation hosted a special screening of the documentary Maya Angelou: Reflections of a Blessed Soul. This event celebrated the life and legacy of Dr. Maya Angelou, a trailblazing poet, activist, and cultural icon ...
ASBURY PARK, NJ – Get ready for two days of epic music, ocean waves, and festival magic as the Sea.Hear.Now Festival returns to the beaches of Asbury Park on September 13 and 14. This year’s lineup is stacked with legendary rock bands, indie favorites, and rising stars, all set to take the stage ...
HILLSIDE, NJ - Union County’s largest Easter Egg Hunt is returning to Conant Park in Hillside, featuring over 35,000 eggs and an appearance from the Easter Bunny. The event will be held on Saturday, April 19, and is open to young residents ages one to nine. Attendees must bring their own baskets. A ...
MADISON, NJ - On March 14, Mayor Robert Conley, alongside Sellwood Studio principal Tom Sellwood, John Ertman, and members of the Madison Area Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors, marked the opening night of The Little Mermaid Jr. with a celebratory ribbon-cutting. Before the performance began, ...
SOUTH BRUNSWICK, NJ - Due to ongoing construction, the public library will have a delayed opening on Tuesday and Wednesday. The library will be open from 4:00 PM to 9:00 PM, according to the library. Online services will be available all day.There will be a crane onsite and the parking lot will not ...
RANDOLPH, NJ- RHS continued its legacy of musical excellence with the Wind Ensemble’s phenomenal, by-invitation-only performance at the New Jersey Music Education Association (NJMEA) State Conference, held in Atlantic City on Thursday, Feb. 20.RHS was one of only four high school wind ensembles ...
BRIDGEWATER, NJ – After a powerful and emotionally moving event last fall, spiritual medium Tiffany Reeds returns to host another live experience on Thursday, April 17, at Bridgewater Manor located at 1251 Route 202/206 in Bridgewater. The event promises not only spirit readings, but also ...
PISCATAWAY, NJ – Residents looking to expand their knowledge, enhance their wellness, or enjoy local entertainment have a variety of events to choose from in the coming week. From educational open houses to a women’s health symposium, here’s what’s happening in Piscataway.Berkeley College Open ...
Nutley Little Theatre is excited to announce auditions for their June production, FOR PETER PAN ON HER 70TH BIRTHDAY, written by Sarah Ruhl and directed by Gina Sarno. Auditions will be held on April 13th & 14th at 7:00 PM. Callbacks will be held on April 16th at 7:00 PM by invitation ...
MONROE TOWNSHIP, NJ-Six South Plainfield Middle School students had the opportunity to perform with the Central Jersey Music Educators Honors Band. This event happened at Monroe Township Middle School on March 22, 2025. The process started back in January when hundreds of the best middle school ...
WARETOWN - The Ocean Township Police and Municipal Alliance are hosting an Easter Bingo Event on April 13, at 2:30 p.m.The event will take place at the Pavilion area at Corliss Park.
WEST WINDSOR, NJ – Music will once again be filling the air during the annual Mercer County Park Commission’s Summer Concert Series, which will begin on July 11 and run through the end of August.Mercer County Executive Dan Benson announced the line-up for the 2025 series which, the county says, ...
BUTLER, NJ - Butler Library will be hosting a Scavenger Hunt from April 1st to April 25th. The objective is to count the number of eggs hidden around the library. You will then write the number of eggs you find for each of the colors on the entry form. Winner will receive a phone call indicating ...
KENILWORTH, NJ - Please see the list of events hosted by the Kenilworth Public Library the week of March 24 - March 28.Monday, March 24:BINGO FOR CHILDREN (6:30pm - 7:00pm)Ages: 3 & up_______________________________________Tuesday, March 25:LAP SIT (10:30m - 10:50am)Ages: 0 - 2READ TO A DOG ...
CARMEL, N.Y—The Putnam Chorale will perform Antonín Dvořák’s "Stabat Mater" oratorio at two concerts in late April: at St. Kateri Tekakwitha Church in Lagrangeville on April 25 and at St. James the Apostle Church in Carmel Hamlet on April 26.Maestro Jason C. Tramm will conduct the epic masterwork, ...
PARSIPPANY, NJ - The Friends of the Parsippany Library are hosting their annual bag sale beginning March 28th through April 14th.The event will be located at the Main Library at 449 Halsey Road in Parsippany.
HAMILTON, NJ - Do you enjoy movies based on real-life heroes? Are you inspired by stories of people who take on large corporations for justice?The Hamilton Township Public Library is playing Erin Brockovich, the 2000 biographical drama that follows the true story of a determined woman who uncovers ...
UNION, NJ – Here’s just a few of the programs and events set for April at the Vauxhall Branch Library.All events will be held at the library at 123 Hilton Road, Vauxhall. Newark: Greatest Jazz City in the WorldWednesday, April 2; 6 p.m.Newark has been and remains a major creative hub for honing the ...
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ - Spring is definitely in the air and the South Plainfield Public Library has a full calendar of events coming up to welcome the new season. Adults looking for something different may want to check out the upcoming events the popular library has in store for early ...
Princeton, NJ – If you scored a ticket to Fintan O'Toole's lecture at the James Stewart Film theater at 185 Nassau Street on March 21, you were one of the lucky ones. O'Toole's riveting and illuminating presentation was entitled "Unmasking Conspiracy: Philip Graves and the Protocols of Zion." ...
WHIPPANY, NJ – Clarice Lee, a sixth-grader at Memorial Junior School in Whippany, has been selected to perform in the 2025 American Choral Directors Association (ACDA) National Honor Choirs. The event, held from March 18-22 in Dallas, Texas, featured performances at the renowned Morton H. Meyerson ...