Arts & Entertainment Top Stories
By ELIZABETH A MEYERS
March 18, 2025
HIGHTSTOWN, NJ – The Hightstown Cultural Arts Commission is getting ready to fill the air once again with music during the annual Porchfest 2025 and is looking for bands to join in.This year, the Hightstown Porchfest will be held on May 10. The Commission is looking for bands to participate in the ...
CINTON TOWN, NJ - Thousands flocked to the FSSP Irish Festival Weekend in Town of Clinton on March 14-16, 2025!From the Amish Outlaws on Friday, to kids festivities on Saturday, to the Parade and After Party on Sunday, Clinton was filled with Irish activity all weekend long. All proceeds from the ...
BEDMINSTER, NJ - The Center for Contemporary Art takes a creative approach to traditional summer camp. Professional teaching artists assist campers in drawing, painting and ceramics while learning about principles of visual art, historical periods, and well-known artists. Parents of campers praise ...
BASKING RIDGE, NJ – Residents celebrated Saint Patrick’s Day with song at a concert at Farmstead Arts on Sunday. Guitarist and vocalist Heather Mulvey entertained a sold-out crowd with popular Irish songs like “Wild Mountain Thyme,” “Red the Rose” and “When Irish Eyes are Smiling.” Mulvey’s ...
CLINTON TOWN, NJ - The Town of Clinton Recreation Committee invites families to the 4th annual Flashlight Egg Hunt on THURSDAY, April 17, 2025. The egg hunt will take place at Hunt's Mill Park and will begin at 7:30 PM. Please bring a flashlight for each participant. Children will be divided into ...
FANWOOD, NJ – Contemporary folk-music groups, singer-songwriters and an acclaimed blues guitarist will be featured as the Fanwood Performance Series presents its spring season of live music at the Carriage House.The series returns from its winter break on Saturday, April 5, with folk trio Lara ...
UNION, NJ – The Township of Union has been awarded a grant from the Union County Board of County Commissioners as part of the 2025 Union County Local Arts Grant Program.In partnership with Union's Special Improvement District (SID), the Township of Union submitted a proposal for the grant, which ...
NEWTON, NJ—Spring Street once again ran green and gold, with leprechauns and pots of gold and some dogs too, as Newton celebrated with its annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade a bit early this year, on Saturday, March 8.This year’s Grand Marshall was long-time resident, town councilwoman and long-time ...
CHATHAM, NJ – Lara Paglinawan, a sophomore at Chatham High School, is joining TAPinto Chatham as a contributing student intern. Paglinawan is passionate about writing, especially analytical and argumentative pieces, and has won regional Scholastic Art and Writing Awards, most recently a 2025 Silver ...
Princeton, NJ – The highlight event of this week may well be something that we can’t fully describe. That’s the new play opening at McCarter on Wednesday, March 19: “Legacy of Light” by Karen Zacarias.One of the casualties of the loss of print media is that it’s no longer easy to find a succinct ...
CHATHAM, NJ — For the Brandon family, The Music Man is more than just a musical—it’s a legacy. In 1988, San Solou, a young fifth grader at the time, played Winthrop in Chatham High School’s production of the show. Now, more than 35 years later, his nephew, Ray Brandon, is stepping into the same ...
ROSELLE PARK, NJ - The Roselle Park Veterans Memorial Library invites residents interested in STEM to join them for its New Jersey Makers Day event on Saturday. The event will start at 11 a.m. and feature a variety of activities, including button making, origami, knitting, crocheting, Lego ...
KENILWORTH, NJ - Hosted by the Borough of Kenilworth, the 2025 Street Fair and Classic Car Show will take place on Sunday, May 18, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The fair will be held along the Boulevard from between 14th Street and 23rd Street. This popular event will feature quality exhibitors, a ...
JERSEY CITY, NJ - Although rain sprinkled on Jersey City in the early morning hours of March 16, the weather relented long enough for the annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade.The old saying that everybody is Irish on St. Patrick’s Day was proven very true during this year’s parade.As in the past, the ...
SPOTSWOOD, NJ - Looking for something fun and creative to do this spring? The Spotswood American Legion Auxiliary is holding a Kraft 4 a Cause fundraiser on Friday, May 2 at 6:30 p.m. at American Legion Post 253. Artistic talent is not a prerequisite to come out, enjoy and help raise funds to ...
COCONUT CREEK, FL – “Yappy Hour” is bringing pets and their owners together for a night of socializing, treats, and community fun at the Promenade at Coconut Creek. The gathering on Thursday from 5 to 7 p.m. at 4443 Lyons Road will feature food, drinks, and an opportunity to meet adoptable ...
COCONUT CREEK, FL – Local coffee shop Tarrazú Coffee Co. is brewing more than just coffee— it’s bringing the community together for its first-ever Open Mic Night on Wednesday.The event, taking place from 7 to 9 p.m. at 4863 Coconut Creek Parkway, will feature a mix of poets, comedians, storytellers ...
COCONUT CREEK, FL – Local coffee shop Tarrazú Coffee Co. is brewing more than just coffee— it’s bringing the community together for its first-ever Open Mic Night on Wednesday.The event, taking place from 7 to 9 p.m. at 4863 Coconut Creek Parkway, will feature a mix of poets, comedians, storytellers ...
BRIDGEWATER, NJ - Bridgewater-Raritan Middle School held its annual talent show March 13, celebrating different talents among its students.Performing were Shaant Sachdeva, Riley Romanak, Zalina Pellegrini, Avantika Nambiar, Riya Tayi, Adhya Balagi, Ananya Iyer, Mahika Rathi, Kaavya Bajaj, Julia ...
ANNANDALE, NJ - The North Hunterdon High School Music Department's 21st PRISM Concert will be held on Thursday, March 20, 2025 at 8 PM. This event is a unique experience where ALL music students come together to share their gifts for a remarkable evening.It is a seamless montage of music with ...
UNION, NJ -- A crisp, perfect March day set the stage for the 2025 Union County St. Patrick’s Day Parade, as marchers and spectators filled the streets of Union to celebrate Irish tradition and community spirit. The 28th annual parade honored youth athletics, showcasing the county's commitment to ...
BASKING RIDGE, NJ - Farmstead Arts is hosting an evening of vibrant Brazilian music with Cafe Brazil Band, featuring native New Yorkers Steven Silverstein (clarinet and alto sax) and Peter Griggs (guitar and vocals) on Sunday, March 23 from 2:00 to 3:00 PM. These veteran musicians bring decades of ...
SPRINGFIELD, NJ – The Springfield Free Public Library will be holding its third annual New Jersey Makers Day - Making Around the World Event on Saturday, March 22, from 2 to 4 p.m.Children of all ages are invited to visit the library to fill out a “maker passport” at interactive stations, including ...
BAYONNE, NJ - Seats are limited for a Taylor Swift Tribute Concert set to be hosted by the Bayonne Division of Recreation.The "Almost Eras Experience" will take place on Thursday, April 17 at the Bayonne High School auditorium. Set to begin at 6:00 p.m. seats are available for $22, $19.89 and ...
CHATHAM, NJ —The Chatham High School gymnasium hosted the CHS PTO Fashion Show on Friday, featuring 200 members of the Senior Class of 2025. The event, themed "Together Through Any Weather," showcased outfits from local brands, performances, and student-designed fashion pieces.Seniors modeled ...
FAIR LAWN, NJ - It's St. Patrick's Day eve and JJ's Pub on Broadway had its traditional menu of corned beef with other fixings, along with bagpipers.On Sunday, March 16, the bagpipers popped in at 1 p.m., and they're scheduled to come back Monday, March 17, on St. Patrick's Day, at 3 p.m.
Happy Saint Patrick's Day! For those of you who like trivia, here are some interesting facts to expand your knowledge.New York's St. Patrick's Day Parade pre-dates the country's foundingThe New York City St. Patrick's Day Parade is the country’s oldest and largest parade. The Irish tradition began ...
NUTLEY, NJ - Held annually on the first Saturday of March, Nutley's St. Patrick's Day parade kicks off an almost month-long celebration in the Garden State.TAPinto Nutley was there on parade day. Scroll through the photos and read our coverage from the day.Related Articles:Nutley Irish Celebrate ...
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.Kenilworth Brearley Graduate Named Rookie of the Year at UniversityKenilworth Life Scout Seeks Help from ...
UNION, NJ - A crisp, perfect March day set the stage for the 2025 Union County St. Patrick’s Day Parade, as marchers and spectators filled the streets of Union to celebrate Irish tradition and community spirit. The 28th annual parade honored youth athletics, showcasing the county's commitment to ...