Arts & Entertainment Top Stories

March 7, 2025

BRIDGEWATER, NJ - Bridgewater-Raritan High School 2023 alum Chris Zou has been accepted into the Garden State Film Festival for a showing of his film, “Muted.”“It feels absolutely incredible to be back at the festival,” he said. “I’m beyond excited and deeply honored to have my work showcased here ...

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LITTLE FALLS, NJ - The Doo Wop Project is coming to Passaic Valley High School, along with special guest Jess LeProtto as part of a fundraising event for the Passaic Valley Drama Club and the Passaic Valley Education Foundation. LeProtto graduated from Passaic Valley High School in 2011 and has ...

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CHATHAM, NJ – Tickets for the 2025 CHS PTO Fashion Show, as well as Big Blue Raffle Tickets, are now on sale online at Chatham HS PTO Events and Tickets by GoFan. There will be 200 Chatham High senior models who will showcase fashion styles from more than 30 vendors at the March 14 event. Fashion ...

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Princeton, NJ –Not so many years ago, a home expo like the one being held Saturday, March 8, at Princeton High School could be promoted simply in economic terms. Discover money-saving tips that will make your home more economical, the organizers might say in their promotional materials. Among the ...

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MELBOURNE, FL – It’s the weekend!  Have some fun around Melbourne: Friday, March 7 First Friday Art Walk; Eau Gallie Arts District, Highland Ave; 5:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m."Once Upon A Rave" w/ Hunter The DJ; Pineapples, 1434 Pineapple Av, Melbourne; 8 p.m. – 11:55 p.m.Something Rotten!; Henegar Center, ...

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 PARAMUS, NJ - The Nicholas A. Laganella Sr. Imagination Library is celebrating its one-year anniversary.   The Paramus Public Library hosted a ribbon-cutting in January 2024 to formally open the Library’s newest room. The Imagination Library was created with the hopes to create more space for new ...

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UNICO National President Anthony Bengivenga recently met Italian American actor and author, Stanley Tucci. Tucci is also noted for hosting the CNN show, “Searching for Italy.” Bengivenga had the honor of being on a limited guest list with his daughter, Lisa (Bengivenga) Meisenbacher at the Russo ...

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NUTLEY, NJ - The Township of Nutley Department of Parks and Recreation hosted their annual “Dinner and a Show” Thursday night featuring the Nutley High School Theatrical Society production of “Mean Girls” on Thursday night. TAPinto Nutley was there to get a first look at the production before the ...

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MORRIS COUNTY, NJ - Grab a friend and check out all the amazing things happening in and around town.Friday March 7Film Society of Summit- Three Birthdays; Madison Community Arts Center; 7:30pmThe Folk Project presents Tom Chapin and Friends; Morristown Unitarian Fellowship; 7:30pmKado; Mayo ...

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LONG BRANCH, NJ – High school students in New Jersey’s Sixth Congressional District now have a chance to showcase their artistic talent on a national stage. Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06) has officially launched the 2025 Sixth Congressional District High School Art Competition, part of the ...

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MORRIS COUNTY, NJ - Grab a friend and check out all the amazing things happening in and around town.Friday March 7Film Society of Summit- Three Birthdays; Madison Community Arts Center; 7:30pmThe Folk Project presents Tom Chapin and Friends; Morristown Unitarian Fellowship; 7:30pmKado; Mayo ...

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HANOVER TOWNSHIP, NJ - The Knights of Columbus are hosting their St. Patrick's Day Party on Saturday, March 15th.The event will be at Our Lady of Mercy gym from 7pm - 10pm. There will be a traditional corned beef and cabbage dinner along with a band for dancing!

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MORRIS COUNTY, NJ - Grab a friend and check out all the amazing things happening in and around town.Friday March 7Yoga for a Cause sponsored by the Junior League of Morristown; The Yoga House; 5:30pmFilm Society of Summit- Three Birthdays; Madison Community Arts Center; 7:30pmThe Folk Project ...

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​ROXBURY, NJ - Experience a captivating fusion of art, music, and storytelling as the Roxbury Arts Alliance presents Patrick Dunning's The Signature Project and The Back Stories this weekend. This innovative performance transcends traditional art forms, offering an immersive journey that resonates ...

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WESTFIELD, NJ — Opening night of the Westfield Community Players newest play, “Rope,” is March 8. Set in London in the 1920s, the show tells the story of a murder, which is not hidden from the audience, and its fallout. The play was adapted into an Alfred Hitchcock-directed film released in 1948.

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NEWARK - Musical and comedy entertainers such as Stone Temple Pilots, John Mulaney and Tina Fey will be coming to the New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) this June as part of the Prudential North to Shore Festival. Mayor Ras J. Baraka, Gov. Phil Murphy, First Lady Tammy Murphy, NJPAC ...

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CLINTON TOWN, NJ - Get ready for a day of festive fun as Clinton hosts the Irish-Spring Event, a free family celebration packed with music, entertainment, games, and delicious treats. Whether you’re Irish or just Irish for the day, this event promises a fantastic time for children and families in ...

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CORAL SPRINGS, FL — An evening of lighthearted competition and community spirit is set to take over the Coral Springs Gymnasium as the city’s annual Wacky Olympics returns on Friday.Hosted by the Parks and Recreation Department, the free event – from 6 to 9 PM at 2501 Coral Springs Drive - invites ...

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WOODLAND PARK, NJ - Mayor Tracy Kallert and the Borough Council recently honored Beatrice Gilmore student Gehan Atallah for being one of the 12 winners in the 29th annual Passaic County Poster Calendar Contest. "I am extremely proud of our winner Gehan,” Mayor Kallert said. “Her picture for October ...

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CRANFORD, NJ – The musical Chicago: Teen Edition, which opens this Friday, is directed by Michelle Massa and choreographed by Emma Schwartz with musical direction from CHS choral teacher Anthony Rafaniello. Originally a 1926 play of the same name by Maurine Dallas Watkins, Chicago opened as a ...

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HAMILTON, NJ - Saturday’s annual St. Patrick’s Day parade will require street closings, the Hamilton Township Police Division has announced. These closures will take place from 11:30 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. with detours in place so that traffic can travel around the parade route. The Parade will be ...

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HOLLYWOOD - Director and screenwriter Sean Baker, who made history Sunday night winning four Oscars at the 97th Academy Awards for his film "Anora" is a New Jersey native and the son of prominent Somerville, NJ attorney Steve Baker.Baker won Oscars for writing, editing, directing and producing ...

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ROSELLE, NJ - Dr. Charles C. Polk Elementary School invites students and their families to its ‘Paint and Punch’ Family Night. The event will be held on Friday, March 21, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. All art supplies and a juice box will be provided. Additional refreshments and snacks will be available ...

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MONTVILLE, NJ - The Montville Theatre Company’s production of the fantastic and family friendly fantasy musical BIG FISH begins Thursday, March 6 at 7:00 p.m. A fabulous and fun adventure for all ages, the Montville Township High School [MTHS] run of the MTHS Drama Club’s spring musical will be ...

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NUTLEY, NJ - It's the first weekend of a new month and the Oakley Kitchen is celebrating with a new performer and a returning group.We're getting very excited! Lisa Palacio -  Friday, March 7! The Oakley welcomes Lisa Palacio for her debut acoustic performance, singing all of your favorite classic ...

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STAFFORD - The Shillelagh Bar is hosting the Ocean County Emerald Society Pipes and Drums on March 15 and March 17.The Shillelagh Bar is located at 609 East Bay Avenue in Manahawkin. 

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STAFFORD - The Shillelagh Bar is hosting the Ocean County Emerald Society Pipes and Drums on March 15 and March 17.The Shillelagh Bar is located at 609 East Bay Avenue in Manahawkin. 

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DOYLESTOWN, PA—Late last year, James Lamb had an idea: Start a monthly magazine covering the music scene in Doylestown. Forty days later, copies of “Rivot” began appearing in stores around the borough, launching Lamb’s new career as a publisher.Lamb is already well-known around town as the co-owner ...

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SPOTSWOOD, NJ - It just wouldn't be spring without a high school production by the Spotswood Troupers. So, mark the calendars because the first day of spring is going to rock with the opening night of the Spotswood Troupers' annual March production. This year's spring musical is Something Rotten.

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WARREN, NJ – For the past several months, Script & Cue students at Watchung Hills Regional High School have been engaged in a variety of musical, acting, and dancing rehearsals. Stage crew members have been working diligently as they prepare for an upcoming delightfully "mysterious and spooky" ...

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