Arts & Entertainment Top Stories
By PAT SHARKEY
February 2, 2025
STAFFORD TOWNSHIP – The Friendly Sons of the Shillelagh (FSOS) of Ocean County, a leading Irish-American organization established in Stafford Township in 2016, recently kicked off its 2025 fraternal year with its annual Kickoff Party. Members and guests celebrated at the Manahawkin Elks on ...
STAFFORD TOWNSHIP – The Friendly Sons of the Shillelagh (FSOS) of Ocean County, a leading Irish-American organization established in Stafford Township in 2016, recently kicked off its 2025 fraternal year with its annual Kickoff Party. Members and guests celebrated at the Manahawkin Elks on ...
SOUTH BRUNSWICK, NJ - Due to ongoing construction, the public library will have a delayed opening on Monday and Tuesday. The library will open at 3:00 PM as work continues on the new addition's roof, according to the library.Construction on the library began in November 2023 and the front entrance ...
Based on the 2006 dance film starring Antonio Banderasand the true story of professional dancer Pierre Dulaine, who brought the art of ballroom dance into New York City public schoolsPerformances Begin Saturday, March 29Opening Sunday, April 6 -Through Sunday, April 27MILLBURN, NJ – January 28, ...
NEW BRUNSWICK – Love is in the air throughout City Center as the countdown to Valentine’s Day begins.Redwood Florist is offering special Valentine's Day arrangements, Thomas Sweet, Next Door Chocolates and Gift Shoppe and Kapadokya Turkish Bakery are stocked with sweet treats and Sofia Jewelry and ...
It's Showtime! Morris Knolls High School is delighted to announce that on the dates March 13-15, they will perform the Broadway hit, Anything Goes!Tickets are available now!
February 2 is Irish writer James Joyce's 143rd birthday!James Augustine Aloysius Joyce, perhaps most famous for writing the modernist classics Ulysses (1922) and Finnegans Wake (1939), was born on February 2, 1882, in Dublin, Ireland, which was then part of the United Kingdom.Joyce was an ...
February 2 is Irish writer James Joyce's 143rd birthday!James Augustine Aloysius Joyce, perhaps most famous for writing the modernist classics Ulysses (1922) and Finnegans Wake (1939), was born on February 2, 1882, in Dublin, Ireland, which was then part of the United Kingdom.Joyce was an ...
Nutley Little Theatre presents Chapter Two by Neil Simon, directed by Deshja Driggs A successful writer mourning the recent loss of his beloved wife fears he will never love again until a grudging five-minute meeting with a recently divorced actress blooms into a passionate romance.Neil Simon’s ...
HOBOKEN, NJ - “Jersey Grown,” a special celebration of poets born-and-raised in the Garden State, featuring voices from Jersey City, Paterson, South Orange/Maplewood and Union, will take place on Sunday, February 16, at 4 p.m. at the Hoboken Historical Museum.This free event will feature readings ...
EDISON, NJ — Middlesex County has announced the lineup for the 2025 Plays-in-the-Park season at the Stephen J. Capestro Theatre at Roosevelt Park in Edison. This year’s lineup includes productions Beautiful: The Carole King Musical, RENT, and Grease.Beautiful: The Carole King Musical will be on ...
WEST ORANGE, NJ – Patricia Mitrano, Chair of The West Orange Arts Council (WOAC) recently announced the opening of their 2025 Black History Month exhibit, “We’ll Never Forget,” a powerful showcase of work by renowned West Orange artist Bernard Jackson. The exhibit is at the WOAC Center at 551 ...
LAKE COMO, NJ – An ever popular event of the Saint Patrick's Day season, Bar A at 703 16th Avenue in Lake Como is turning green and welcoming revelers from this Sunday, Feb. 2, 2025, from 2 PM to 6 PM for a Belmar & Lake Como Saint Patrick's Day Parade Fundraiser. The event promises an ...
NEW JERSEY – By now, most Americans know that Donald Trump became the second man to serve non-consecutive terms. But how many can name the first man ever to win the presidency back after leaving office? Stephen Grover Cleveland served as the 22nd (1885–1889) and 24th (1893–1897) president. He was ...
NEW BRUNSWICK – The past melds with the present at Rutgers’ Zimmerli Art Museum as it presents a new exhibition featuring 97 artists representing more than 50 indigenous nations and communities throughout North America.“Indigenous Identities: Here, Now & Always” is an ambitious exhibition of ...
Skyline Theatre Company is thrilled to announce the appointment of Zachary Sebek to its board of directors. With an impressive background in the arts and a deep commitment to fostering creative expression, Sebek brings a wealth of experience and passion to the organization.About Skyline Theatre ...
YORKTOWN, N.Y. —Dance will always be more than just a hobby for Yorktown High School senior Anna Horlacher. It’s a passion that goes far beyond the studio or stage. Whether she’s dancing with the YHS Dance Company or competing with The Hive Dance Center, she says it will always be a part of her ...
RANDOLPH, NJ: Step into a creative and innovative dimension as County College of Morris (CCM) proudly presents an inspiring exhibit showcasing the remarkable works of art created by its skilled adjunct faculty members from the Design & Media Studies and the Arts & Humanities departments.
Nutley Little Theatre is excited to announce auditions for their June production, FOR PETER PAN ON HER 70TH BIRTHDAY, written by Sarah Ruhl and Directed by Gina Sarno. Auditions will be held on April 13th & 14th at 7:00 PM. Callbacks will be held on April 16th at 7:00 PM by invitation ...
NEW BRUNSWICK – The past melds with the present at Rutgers’ Zimmerli Art Museum as it presents a new exhibition featuring 97 artists representing more than 50 indigenous nations and communities throughout North America.“Indigenous Identities: Here, Now & Always” is an ambitious exhibition of ...
CLINTON TOWNSHIP, NJ - The Hunterdon Symphony will be performing ‘Earth, Wind, Fire & Water’- A Concert for Young People, on Saturday, February 8, 2025 3:00 PM (snow date is Saturday, February 22).The performance will include A Hunterdon Ode: “Balloon Flight” by Raymond Wojcik (1957-2014) ...
BERNARDSVILLE, NJ - As part of his AP Euro class, Social Studies teacher Jay Hogge took his students to La Bohème, an opera composed by Giacomo Puccini.Opera brings together all of the art forms including, dance, orchestra, vocal music, acting, and more. This rich opportunity complements their ...
Bedminster, NJ - The Center for Contemporary Art’s 2025 International Juried Exhibition, featuring compelling artwork from around the world, is on view now through March 16, 2025.Juror Erin Woodbrey selected 50 pieces from the 906 entries received from 310 artists from across the United States and ...
WESTFIELD, NJ — It may be cold in New Jersey, but in local writer Albert Tucher’s new Hawaiian mystery “Pele’s Prerogative,” things are just heating up after a deadly encounter with a hidden lava tube.“Pele’s Prerogative” is Tucher’s fifth novel about an ensemble cast of police, lawyers and bad ...
NEW JERSEY – By now, most Americans know that Donald Trump became the second man to serve non-consecutive terms. But how many can name the first man ever to win the presidency back after leaving office? Stephen Grover Cleveland served as the 22nd (1885–1889) and 24th (1893–1897) president. He was ...
RANDOLPH, NJ: Step into a creative and innovative dimension as County College of Morris (CCM) proudly presents an inspiring exhibit showcasing the remarkable works of art created by its skilled adjunct faculty members from the Design & Media Studies and the Arts & Humanities ...
NEW JERSEY – By now, most Americans know that Donald Trump became the second man to serve non-consecutive terms. But how many can name the first man ever to win the presidency back after leaving office? Stephen Grover Cleveland served as the 22nd (1885–1889) and 24th (1893–1897) president. He was ...
LAKE COMO, NJ – An ever popular event of the Saint Patrick's Day season, Bar A at 703 16th Avenue in Lake Como is turning green and welcoming revelers from this Sunday, Feb. 2, 2025, from 2 PM to 6 PM for a Belmar & Lake Como Saint Patrick's Day Parade Fundraiser. The event promises an ...
UNION, NJ – Diann (MacDonald) Catino can’t help but feel a wave of excitement as she looks back on the Rockettes' 100th anniversary at Radio City Music Hall this year. Catino, a Union resident, was part of the legendary dance troupe from 1965 to 1967, and the milestone anniversary has her ...
LAKE COMO, NJ – An ever popular event of the Saint Patrick's Day season, Bar A at 703 16th Avenue in Lake Como is turning green and welcoming revelers from this Sunday, Feb. 2, 2025, from 2 PM to 6 PM for a Belmar & Lake Como Saint Patrick's Day Parade Fundraiser. The event promises an ...