Arts & Entertainment Top Stories
By ELISE PHILLIPS MARGULIS
March 3, 2025
HOLLYWOOD, CA – Sean Baker was born in Summit and grew up in Short Hills. He wrote, directed and produced “Anora,” the independent film that swept the 2025 Oscars. It was nominated for six and won five: Best Director, Best Editor, Best Picture, Best Original Screenplay and Best Leading Actress.The ...
HOLMDEL, NJ – Holmdel High School is bringing a thrilling and hilarious production to the stage this March with CURTAINS: School Edition, a musical murder mystery set in 1959. The show is a comedic journey featuring a cast of talented students and a plot that will keep audiences on the edge of ...
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ - The earliest waves of Irish migration to New Jersey occurred during the 18th century, primarily driven by economic hardship and religious persecution in Ireland.At that time, many Irish immigrants settled in Garden State cities where they found work in mining, manufacturing, ...
MONTCLAIR, NJ – Jazz House Kids’ Big Band, one of the nation’s top high school jazz ensembles, is gearing up for the 30th Annual Essentially Ellington High School Jazz Band Competition & Festival with a special workshop on March 2 led by renowned baritone saxophonist Paul Nedzela.The workshop, ...
MONTCLAIR, NJ - Renowned jazz vocalist and composer Andromeda Turre is set to return to her hometown for a special performance at the Montclair Art Museum on March 20, 2025, as part of the museum's Art Meets Jazz series, says MAM organizers.Turre, a Montclair High School alumna, has built an ...
SUMMIT, NJ - The New Jersey Jazz Society is adding a Vocal Performance category to its 2025 Juried Scholarship Competition.The deadline for this year’s applications is no later than March 28 at 11:59 p.m. ET. There are now six awards:$1,000 for Jazz Performance$1,000 for Original Composition$1.000 ...
HAWTHORNE, NJ - The district's Elementary Schools transformed the high school cafeteria into a mini Epcot, where attendees could explore 12 different countries. Parents and students from Roosevelt School, Thomas Jefferson Elementary School, and Washington Elementary School volunteered to showcase ...
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 Resident's Eagle Scout Project Makes Impressive Impact to New JerseyGo Fund Me Started to Support ...
HAMILTON, NJ - Do you wish you could cook like Julia Child? How many of her well-known recipes have you tried?This week’s movie of the week at the Hamilton Township Public Library is Julie and Julia, the 2009 biographical comedy that simultaneously tells the stories of Julia Child during the early ...
HAMILTON, NJ- The Hamilton Public Library is seeking vendors and crafters for its upcoming spring craft fair. Space is limited to just 60 tables.The craft fair will be held at the library at 1 Justice Samuel Alito Jr. Way on Sunday, April 13 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. A $30 donation to the library is ...
CLINTON TOWN, NJ - The 11th Annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade to be held on March 16th weekend highlight will be the 11th Annual FSSP St. Patrick's Day Parade. The parade will kick off at 3 PM on Sunday, March 16, in downtown Clinton. The parade will showcase Irish American traditions and culture ...
BASKING RIDGE, NJ - Light Opera of New Jersey is holding auditions for their production of Gilbert & Sullivan's The Pirates of Penzance. Audition deadlines are March 31, 2025 (live) and April 8, 2025 (virtual) with preliminary auditions in April. The hilarious and heartwarming operetta tells ...
WOODBRIDGE, NJ — The American-Irish Association is ready to turn Woodbridge ‘shamrock green’ for its 51st annual St. Patrick's Day parade on Sunday, March 9th, thrilling scores of spectators who customarily visit from across the Garden State.Woodbridge’s parade is New Jersey’s best and biggest St.
RED BANK, NJ: Red Bank Regional High School has announced its upcoming production of "James and the Giant Peach," a delightful musical adaptation of Roald Dahl's beloved classic. Don’t miss this unforgettable theatrical experience that promises to enchant audiences of all ages.Event Details:Dates: ...
BASKING RIDGE, NJ – Spring classes begin this week at Farmstead Arts and new this term is a collage class taught by local artist Laura Shabazz. Shabazz says this “unconventional medium” is for everyone because the process is extremely forgiving and that when working with torn paper, “you can’t be ...
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ - East Brunswick's Jesse Eisenberg has written an Oscar-nominated screenplay with a perplexing title. Is A Real Pain a relative who makes us nuts by being late, being broke, being asleep when everyone else is awake or awake when everyone else is asleep? Is A Real Pain the ...
HANOVER TOWNSHIP, NJ - The Hanover Township Recreation department is hosting a wide range of events for 2025.See the details below:
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ - "Throw me somethin', Mister!" Get ready, Phillipsburg, because Mardi Gras Sunday, March 2nd, 2025, is shaping up to be a full-blown "Fat Sunday" celebration! Forget the Big Easy, South Main Street is where the party's at, and here's your sneak peek at five must-do experiences ...
SUMMIT, NJ – The Summit District Arts Festival is gearing up for a spectacular three-day event, running from Wednesday, April 2 to Friday, April 4, celebrating the incredible artistic achievements of Summit’s students. The festival will showcase a wide array of student work, including music, ...
METUCHEN, NJ - Despite battling a rare form of blood cancer, for which he is currently receiving treatment, Tyler Kandel is rejoining a local music group following a years-long hiatus for one special event to benefit The Marisa Tufaro Foundation.The Metuchen resident and happily married father of ...
NUTLEY, NJ - The Nutley Irish American Association is hosting the 46th annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade today, Saturday, March 1, at 1.Before the parade, they gathered at St. Mary’s Roman Catholic Church in Nutley for the Investiture Mass.TAPinto Nutey was there for the mass and will have boots on ...
SUMMIT, NJ – Lawton C. Johnson Summit Middle School will bring the iconic musical comedy Grease to life on Friday and Saturday, March 14-15, at the LCJSMS Auditorium.The school version of Grease stays true to the fun-loving spirit and memorable songs that made the show a hit both as a Broadway ...
NEW PROVIDENCE, NJ - New Providence High School is proud to present Disney’s Freaky Friday Get ready for a rollicking good time with Freaky Friday, the hilarious and heartwarming musical adaptation of the beloved Disney films and based on the novel by Mary Rodgers. When a magical mishap causes ...
HACKENSACK, NJ — Students from across the district unleashed a breathtaking showcase celebrating the revolutionary contributions of African Americans to America's labor landscape and beyond. It proved to be a soul-stirring journey through the sweat, struggle, and ultimate triumph that forged a ...
PARAMUS, NJ - A local hospital is raising funds for LGBTQ+ health…with a little pizzazz.The Bergen New Bridge Medical Center Foundation held a fundraiser for the new location of its LGBTQ+ Health & Wellness Center in Bergenfield.On February 25, Bergen New Bridge opened the facility as a “new ...
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ - East Brunswick's Jesse Eisenberg has written an Oscar-nominated screenplay with a perplexing title. Is A Real Pain a relative who makes us nuts by being late, being broke, being asleep when everyone else is awake or awake when everyone else is asleep? Is A Real Pain the ...
BASKING RIDGE, NJ - Basking Ridge High School is proud to present an exhibition of student artwork, “The Animal Within” at the Somerset County Environmental Center (EEC) now through Monday, March 10, 2025. The exhibit is free and open daily 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. This colorful exhibition invites ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL – History comes alive at the Museum of Coral Springs History, where a series of monthly events are set to offer hands-on experiences and a deeper dive into the city’s past.The event series kicks off on March 29 with a hands-on creative activity where visitors can design their own ...
COCONUT CREEK, FL – Around 14,000 people gathered for Coconut Creek’s annual Butterfly Festival, about the same turnout as last year for the popular community event.Held on Feb. 22 at Sabal Pines Park (5005 NW 39th Avenue), the festival celebrated the city’s anniversary with live entertainment, ...
EDISON, NJ - State and town dignitaries along with library officials gathered on the morning of Feb. 24 for a ceremony to mark the official start of a major renovation and expansion project at the Edison Public Library’s North Edison Branch. "We are currently celebrating 96 years in Edison Township ...