Arts & Entertainment Top Stories
By TAPINTO NORTH HUNTERDON STAFF
February 16, 2025
GLEN GARDNER, NJ - On Thursday, February 20, 2025, the Voorhees High School Music Department will present their annual Pops Concert.This year, the Voorhees Concert Band, String Ensemble, and Jazz Ensemble will perform music influenced by jazz in their concert titled FROM SWING TO SOUL which ...
HUNTERDON COUNTY, NJ - A 1981 graduate of Hunterdon Central Regional High School, Jon Roth has released a new book, “Birch, Mind of the Dragonflies.”Following several months of drones flying over Hunterdon County, Roth said the book is relevant because the dragonflies in the novel are drones. It is ...
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 and Brearley Student Walks Runway at New York Fashion WeekMissing NJ Woman Found Dead in ...
CRANFORD, NJ – With chocolate box season right around the corner, Downtown Cranford has announced that it is kicking off its second free senior citizen film series with Forrest Gump, airing on April 2. “We are so appreciative the new grant enabled us to bring this series back,” said Caren Demyen, ...
MONTCLAIR, NJ - Making his mark in the literary world, United States Martial Arts Hall of Fame inductee and Taekwon-Do Master Chris Malarkey is translating his years of discipline and expertise into words with his debut book, Journey from White to Black: Translating Martial Arts to Life.Malarkey, ...
CRANFORD/ASBURY PARK, NJ — Last year, a film called “Be Not Afraid” by West Orange resident and 1985 West Orange High School alum, Chris Carden, was selected to appear in the Garden State Film Festival (GSFF). This year, his latest offering, “Good Training,” will be screened during the festival's ...
YORKTOWN, N.Y. — Sixteen years ago, Emily Kluga, band director at Yorktown High School, introduced the idea of a swing dance concert as a one-time event. What began as a simple concept has since “blossomed into a beloved YHS band tradition” and an anticipated community event.” Kluga told Yorktown ...
MONTCLAIR, NJ - Making his debut as an author, United States Martial Arts Hall of Fame inductee and Taekwon-Do Master Chris Malarkey details his keys to success in his novel Journey from White to Black: Translating Martial Arts to Life. Malarkey is the President and CEO of CMTKD, a martial arts ...
Newark, N.J - The nation's longest-running lecture series on Black history and activism returns to the Newark campus of Rutgers University on Saturday, Feb. 15. The program was designed for members of the community and those on campus. The 45th annual Marion Thompson Wright Lecture series hosted by ...
WESTFIELD, NJ — The New Jersey Festival Orchestra invites music lovers to step into the intoxicating musical world of turn-of-the-century Vienna on the evening of Feb. 22 at The Presbyterian Church in Westfield.The orchestra, conducted by Maestro David Wroe, will transport audiences to a world of ...
WESTFIELD, NJ — The New Jersey Festival Orchestra invites music lovers to step into the intoxicating musical world of turn-of-the-century Vienna on the evening of Feb. 22 at The Presbyterian Church in Westfield.The orchestra, conducted by Maestro David Wroe, will transport audiences to a world of ...
OLEAN, NY— Megan Davis, who has more than 10 years of experience in non-profit management, was named executive director of the Tri-County Arts Council on Feb. 3.As executive director, Davis will lead the council’s strategic vision while expanding programming, strengthening community outreach, ...
UNION, NJ – Union’s older adults know how to celebrate Valentine’s Day!On Friday, the Union Senior Center hosted a lively celebration where older adults danced, sang karaoke, and enjoyed an afternoon filled with fun and laughter alongside friends.“This is an incredible group of people,” said Union ...
MELBOURNE, FL – The Brevard Zoo will host fourteen artists who will create mural projects beginning on February 15. The artists are planning to complete their work by February 17. The murals will be created on buildings and various canvases, with most designs measuring eight feet square. The ...
Princeton, NJ – Reeds are giving way to strings at the Dryden Ensemble – at least in terms of its artistic director. Founder and former artistic director Jane McKinley, an oboist, has successfully transferred her duties to lutenist Daniel Swenberg. He begins his service as artistic director at the ...
KINNELON, NJ - Kinnelon Library will be hosting a Jazz concert. The event will take place on February 15th beginning at 2 PM. Join the Library and see the jazz band, Bob Wilde Trio.
BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ - The spirit of love and community filled the air at the annual Seniors Valentine’s Lunch, hosted by the Recreation Department with the help of dedicated volunteers. This cherished event, featuring a delicious home-cooked meal and heartfelt fellowship, brought seniors together ...
PARAMUS, NJ - The Flip Circus is asking permission to hold their annual circus at the Garden State Plaza from March 18 through April 2 with shows from 1 to 9 p.m., according to the upcoming council agenda.The council meets on Tuesday, February 18 at Borough Hall, 1 Jockish Square at 6 p.m.
NEWARK - It was 13 years ago when Newark native Isaac “Soup” Campbell got his mother’s Nikon D3200 camera and embarked on his photography journey. Now, Campbell is displaying his multifaceted creative talents in his debut exhibition, setting an example to “don’t doubt yourself and pursue your ...
HACKENSACK, NJ - The Hackensack Performing Arts Center (HACPAC) is renaming its art gallery after Ruth Bauer Neustadter, a local mixed media and contemporary artist. Neustadter is also the Center’s Gallery Curator, appointed to the position in 2019. Approving the name change at the February 11 ...
WESTFIELD, NJ — The New Jersey Festival Orchestra invites music lovers to step into the intoxicating musical world of turn-of-the-century Vienna on the evening of Feb. 22 at The Presbyterian Church in Westfield.The orchestra, conducted by Maestro David Wroe, will transport audiences to a world of ...
HACKENSACK, NJ - Join local non-profit organization, Broreavement, as they host a screening and discussion of the movie Soul. This film addresses themes of family, loss and remembrance, making it an ideal choice for teaching children about grief in an approachable and engaging manner. You can catch ...
SPARTA, NJ – One Sparta couple has celebrated the day before Valentines Day as their special day for 60 years. Delores and Brian Grace were married on February 13, 1965. Their story began in college when they went on a blind date, though Brian said “I clearly knew who she was.” He said their long ...
MOUNT LAUREL, NJ — Join the Mount Laurel Library this Sunday for a free concert to close out the weekend.The Library will be hosting The Lew Leabman Band on Sunday, February 16 from 2PM to 3PM.Featuring Lew on drums, Dean Schneider on keyboard and Rob Cochran on bass, the Band will be performing ...
WESTFIELD, NJ — Big plans that require $25 million more in funding are in the works for Westfield’s iconic Rialto, according to board members from the Westfield Arts Collective (WAC), who presented renderings of what the building could look like to the town council on Tuesday.“We are creating a ...
SAYREVILLE, NJ -- Sayreville Recreation is planning a “glow-tastic” night of fun on Friday, Feb. 28, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. when the department hosts an unforgettable LED Mini Golf event.The course will glow, and the competition will hear up as participants navigate a glowing mini golf course.
NEW BRUNSWICK – One piece of artwork depicts an artist’s mannequin rendered in charcoal, hands confidently on hips, soccer ball hovering nearby, against a background splashed with vivid colors.Another piece shows the mannequin in mid-hook shot, with positive messages such as “masterpiece” and ...
UNION, NJ - The Union Township Historical Society will continue its celebration of Black History Month with an open house at the Caldwell Parsonage on Sunday, Feb. 23.Highlights of the event include:--An exhibit on Eulace Peacock, UHS 1933 record-breaking track and field athlete.--An exhibit by ...
MELBOURNE, FL – It’s the weekend! Have some fun around Melbourne: Friday Feburary 14Vibrations of Love; Yoga Gallery Downtown Melbourne; 5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change; Henegar Center, Melbourne; 8 p.m.Danae Hays; King Center, Melbourne; 8p p.m.Saturday February ...
Princeton, NJ – We have the usual assortment of eclectic events this three-day Presidents’ Day weekend – a Chinese New Year celebration organized by Princeton High School students at the Public Library on Saturday, February 15, a workshop on the lotus in Indian art on Sunday at the library, a ...