Arts & Entertainment Top Stories

February 10, 2025

NEW PROVIDENCE, NJ - Elefante Music & School for the Performing Arts, a well-known fixture in the community, has earned major recognition from the National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM), securing both a Best Community Retail Store award and a finalist spot for Dealer of the Year. This ...

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NEW PROVIDENCE, NJ - Elefante Music & School for the Performing Arts, a well-known fixture in the community, has earned major recognition from the National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM), securing both a Best Community Retail Store award and a finalist spot for Dealer of the Year. This ...

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ROSELLE PARK, NJ -  The Roselle Park Summer Camp is returning to Roselle Park High School. Eight weeks are available for interested attendees from June 23 to August 15. Registration is $260 per week and can be done online. The Roselle Park School District says the camp offers academic programs, ...

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WEST ORANGE, NJ — Noel O’Keefe, Jr. was born in West Orange in 1966 and practically lived on the Saint Patrick's Day parade route. This year, he will be the Grand Marshal of the 72nd Annual West Orange Saint Patrick’s Day Parade.Noel’s father, Noel, Sr. was originally from O’Keeffe of Ballyduff in ...

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The Summit Area YMCA is excited to welcome families to enroll in its Fall 2025 childcare programs, providing a safe, nurturing, and enriching environment where children can learn, grow, and thrive. With a strong foundation in early childhood education, the Y’s programs inspire curiosity, foster ...

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The Summit Area YMCA is excited to welcome families to enroll in its Fall 2025 childcare programs, providing a safe, nurturing, and enriching environment where children can learn, grow, and thrive. With a strong foundation in early childhood education, the Y’s programs inspire curiosity, foster ...

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BAYONNE, NJ - The 2025 Bayonne St. Patrick's Day Parade will be held March 23, rain or shine, beginning on Broadway and 5th street and stepping off at 1p.m. A post-parade party will be held at Robbinsville Hall, St. Vincent’s Roman Catholic Church, from 2:30 p.m. tunil 5:00 p.m. Tickets for this ...

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KENILWORTH, NJ - Please see the list of events hosted by the Kenilworth Public Library the week of Feb. 10 - Feb. 15.THIS WEEK AT THE LIBRARY....Monday, February 10:BINGO FOR CHILDREN (6:30pm - 7:00pm)Ages: 3 & up_______________________________________Tuesday, February 11:LAP SIT (10:30m - ...

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ROXBURY, NJ - Middle school and high school students are being invited to participate in the Morris County Sheriff's Office Human Trafficking Awareness Poster Contest.“Human trafficking is all around us and many are unaware of the dangers," said the sheriff's office. “The Morris County Sheriff's ...

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NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ — The Zimmerli Art Museum at Rutgers University has a new exhibit that features 97 artists from more than 50 indigenous nations and communities throughout North America.“Indigenous Identities: Here, Now & Always” is an ambitious exhibit of contemporary Native American art ...

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RAHWAY, NJ — The City of Rahway is pleased to announce the opening of Black Wings: American Dreams of Flight at the Gallery Space, 1670 Irving Street in Rahway, New Jersey.Black Wings: American Dreams of Flight is a powerful exhibition chronicling the story of African Americans who, despite facing ...

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WESTFIELD, NJ — It’s early Wednesday evening, Jan. 29, at 16 Prospect Wine Bar & Bistro, and the dining room is packed as hosts Jim Mooney and Paul Banks get ready to kick off their 20th episode of “The Randumbesque Podcast.” The two friends, both Philadelphia natives, say they aren’t nervous.

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CLINTON TOWN, NJ - Sweetheart Week is in full swing in the Town of Clinton.  To enter to win one of six fabulous prizes, fill out an entry form and drop it in the Sweetheart Drawing Box at participating businesses now through February 14th.  Participate for your chance to win:A romantic dinner for ...

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MORRIS COUNTY, NJ -  Any middle school or high school student in Morris County is invited to participate in the Morris County Sheriff's Office Human Trafficking Awareness Poster Contest.“Human Trafficking is all around us and many are unaware of the dangers", said the sheriff's office. “The Moris ...

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SOMERSET COUNTY, NJ - The Somerset County Cultural & Heritage Commission is seeking nominations for the 2025 Excellence in the Arts awards. These awards recognize the leadership and contributions of community members that have invested their time, talent, and resources to improve the overall ...

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MORRIS COUNTY, NJ -  Any middle school or high school student in Morris County is invited to participate in the Morris County Sheriff's Office Human Trafficking Awareness Poster Contest.“Human Trafficking is all around us and many are unaware of the dangers", said the sheriff's office. “The Moris ...

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MORRIS COUNTY, NJ -  Any middle school or high school student in Morris County is invited to participate in the Morris County Sheriff's Office Human Trafficking Awareness Poster Contest.“Human Trafficking is all around us and many are unaware of the dangers", said the sheriff's office. “The Moris ...

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FLEMINGTON, NJ - The Hunterdon Central Tri-M Music Honors Society presented “And All That Jazz” Feb. 7 in the Little Theater.

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NEW JERSEY — Sky-watchers can see an unusual celestial treat as Venus, Saturn, Jupiter and Mars line up and shine bright in our night sky from now until late February, according to the National Aeronautics & Space Administration (NASA).On clear nights, when clouds cooperate, New Jerseyans will ...

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SAYREVILLE, NJ -- Since Valentine's Day and President's Day are in the month of February, how about an event that combines the two? The Sayreville Historical Society announces their presentation of George & Martha Washington: A Love Story with Alice Dupry, which takes place on Thursday, Feb.

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STAFFORD - On February 15, the Stafford Township Arts Center is hosting Max’s Magic Show:Get ready for an unforgettable night of magic and wonder, featuring a fresh lineup of world-class performers! Experience the mind-blowing talents of David Corsaro, a seasoned magician who fooled Penn & ...

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STAFFORD - On February 15, the Stafford Township Arts Center is hosting Max’s Magic Show:Get ready for an unforgettable night of magic and wonder, featuring a fresh lineup of world-class performers! Experience the mind-blowing talents of David Corsaro, a seasoned magician who fooled Penn & ...

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FANWOOD, NJ – The Fanwood Memorial Library (5 Forest Rd, Fanwood) hosted an evening of art and conversation with local artist Michael Bober on Thursday, Feb. 6. Bober's paintings of beautiful scenes, including many focused on his local neighborhood in Fanwood, are on display at the library through ...

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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 Police Make Arrest On Prostitution-Related ChargesKenilworth Police Officer Arrests Juvenile ...

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PHILLIPSBURG, NJ — As the countdown to the big game begins, an unusual unity has settled over Phillipsburg and Easton. Football allegiances that usually divide these neighboring towns have temporarily merged under a brilliant shade of green. Well, sort of. We think there are plenty of Bills and ...

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DOYLESTOWN, PA—A Doylestown bike shop is holding a wintertime cycling event next weekend to raise money for the town’s racing team.Bike Works is holding the Goldsprints Indoor Roller-Racing Championship at Dharma Bums, a bar and restaurant in Point Pleasant, on Feb. 22 from 8-11 p.m. Proceeds from ...

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I am directing “For Peter Pan on Her 70th Birthday” by Sarah Ruhl at Nutley Little Theatre in June. I hope you can make it!  When Ann thinks of her father, she immediately remembers playing Peter Pan in her hometown theater in Iowa, particularly when he used to bring her flowers after her ...

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BERGEN COUNTY, NJ  --- Rutherford’s Grace Episcopal Church is pleased to announce its fourth annual outreach, “Grace's Closet” to area students who may want to attend prom this season, but who may be unable to afford their outfits.  This event is open to all, regardless of town or county of ...

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ROXBURY, NJ - Good grief, it’s audition time! The Roxbury Arts Alliance (RAA) is preparing for a spring production of You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown and is inviting local performers to step up and bring the classic Peanuts characters to life.Based on the comic strip by Charles Schulz, the show ...

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RAHWAY, NJ — So what's better than a 35mm double feature at Union County Performing Arts Center (UCPAC) courtesy of Mahoning Drive-In Theater? Well, nothing, really.No, no. Just kidding. How about a 35mm double feature at UCPAC courtesy of Mahoning Drive-In Theater that includes several hundreds of ...

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