Arts & Entertainment Top Stories
By NATALIE HEARD HACKETT
January 26, 2025
MONTCLAIR, NJ - Montclair police responded swiftly this weekend to a reported bomb threat targeting The Wellmont Theater, a concert venue in the center of the township. Immediate measures were implemented to ensure the safety of residents, patrons, and staff in the surrounding area.Law enforcement ...
MILLTOWN, NJ - Groundhog Day 2025 is just seven days away. For the Milltown Mel faithful though, it will be another Groundhog Day without the borough's favorite furry forecaster. Milltown Mel's Wranglers made an announcement on Mel's Facebook page Friday, telling Groundhog Day lovers that there ...
CLARK, NJ — Parents often encourage their children to do the right thing even when no one is watching. But for millions of viewers, this message of acting with integrity recently spotlighted a Westfield resident, mother of five, and Union County commissioner whose chance visit to Manny’s Diner in ...
PARAMUS, NJ – The Farmers Market is looking to attract more visitors this summer, so they're moving the location and the day after asking residents what they want.The market will run on Saturdays in response to community feedback.In 2024, the Farmers Market moved from Wednesdays to Fridays. This ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL – Get ready to shine! Coral Springs is hosting its first-ever "Let’s Glow Crazy Glow-in-the-Dark Party" on Friday, Feb. 21, from 6 to 9 p.m. This family-friendly event at Coral Springs Gymnasium at 2501 Coral Springs Drive will feature glowing games, music, and fun, officials ...
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ - The Phillipsburg Theatre Company, formerly known as the PHS Drama Club hosted a wickedly enchanting “Wicked Community Theatre” workshop on January 25, 2025, bringing the magic of Oz to local students. With over 70 attendees from Phillipsburg and neighboring towns like Alpha, ...
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ — Fiction writer Jennifer Salvato Doktorski’s newest and fifth young adult novel, “Finding Normal,” just hit bookstores and is now available from major online booksellers.Doktorski’s new youth adventure novel details the plight of two teenagers, on a five-town Garden State quest, ...
MONTCLAIR, NJ - Montclair police responded swiftly this weekend to a reported bomb threat targeting The Wellmont Theater, a concert venue in the center of the township. Immediate measures were implemented to ensure the safety of residents, patrons, and staff in the surrounding area.Law enforcement ...
Maplewood, NJ - The Maplewood Memorial Library Hilton branch celebrated the Lunar New Year Saturday with a free performance of the Lion Dance by the Garden State Lions. The Lion dance is an important cultural Chinese tradition believed to bring good luck and drive away evil spirits. The Lion ...
MILLBURN, NJ – Paper Mill Playhouse (Mark S. Hoebee, Producing Artistic Director; Michael Stotts, Executive Director), recipient of the Regional Theatre Tony Award, has announced The Space Between Notes: Dualities and Emotions Beneath Monk's Brim, the newest visual arts exhibition at The Gallery ...
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. The public is invited to a special reception on Friday, February 7, 2025, 5-8 p.m. Black Wings: American Dreams of Flight is a ...
Tickets are on sale now for Nutley Little Theatre's production of Chapter Two, written by Neil Simon and directed by Deshja Driggs. Cast: Tait Ruppert as George SchneiderStephanie Thomas as Jennie MaloneAmy Boardman as Faye MedwickMichael VanHouten as Leo Schneider Production team:Directed by: ...
WESTFIELD, NJ — Parents often encourage their children to do the right thing even when no one is watching. But for millions of viewers, this message of acting with integrity recently spotlighted a Westfield resident, mother of five and Union County Commissioner whose chance visit to Manny’s Diner ...
Nutley Little Theatre is excited to announce the cast of King Lear By William Shakespeare, directed by Alex Oleksij! The cast:King Lear – Jim Simpson Goneril – Joanne DeCarolis Regan – Janna Epstein Cordelia/Fool – Scout Graham Earl of Kent – Jason Burford Earl of Gloucester – James Houston Duke ...
RAHWAY, NJ — The Rahway Windows of Understanding Art Tour is taking place Saturday, January 25, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.The event was rescheduled due to inclement weather last weekend.According to event organizers, “The Windows of Understanding program pairs a Social Justice nonprofit with an artist ...
*UPDATE: The venue for performances of the Washington School Show has been moved to Westfield High School.WESTFIELD, NJ — Volunteers for the Washington School Show, an original comedic musical starring Washington Elementary School parents, are preparing for its 78th annual production next ...
CEDAR GROVE, NJ - The Cedar Grove Recreation Department invites senior residents to a night of bingo and board games. The event will be held on Wednesday, February 19 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. at the South End Fire House, located at 154 Pompton Avenue. Registration is free and can be done online or by ...
WESTFIELD, NJ — Parents often encourage their children to do the right thing even when no one is watching. But for millions of viewers, this message of acting with integrity recently spotlighted a Westfield resident, mother of five and Union County Commissioner whose chance visit to Manny’s Diner ...
WESTFIELD, NJ — Parents often encourage their children to do the right thing even when no one is watching. But for millions of viewers, this message of acting with integrity recently spotlighted a Westfield resident, mother of five and Union County Commissioner whose chance visit to Manny’s Diner ...
TOTOWA, NJ - The Friends of the Totowa Public Library invites residents to join them for a night of Bunco. The event will be held at the Totowa American Legion Post 227 on Thursday, April 10 at 6 p.m. Coffee, tea, and dessert will be served. Registration is $25 per person. To register, call ...
SCOTCH PLAINS, NJ – Looking for something fun to do on a winter day for not a lot of money? How about experiencing a New York City or New Jersey local museum?Among the places that will accept the passes are: The Guggenheim Museum, Museum of Modern Art (MOMA), Brooklyn Botanic Garden, Newark Museum ...
RED BANK, NJ: The Navesink Maritime Heritage Association is offering a free presentation of the history of iceboating on the Navesink and Shrewsbury Rivers. Join iceboating enthusiast, historian, and photographer Jeff Smith for a fascinating presentation exploring the rich history of iceboating on ...
UNION, NJ - Union will once again be hosting their annual Speed-Meet Networking Mingle event in February.“We are thrilled to bring this event back to our community,” said Mayor James Bowser. “The Speed Meet Networking Mingle is a wonderful opportunity for young professionals to build connections, ...
WESTFIELD, NJ — Parents often encourage their children to do the right thing even when no one is watching. But for millions of viewers, this message of acting with integrity recently spotlighted a Westfield resident, mother of five and Union County Commissioner whose chance visit to Manny’s Diner ...
PATERSON, NJ—The Paterson Music Project (PMP), a program of Wharton Arts, will present two Black History Month concerts on Saturday, February 1 at 12:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m. at John F. Kennedy High School located at 61-127 Preakness Avenue in Paterson. Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for students ...
Princeton, NJ – We wrote yesterday in this space about the opening of the new play at McCarter Theatre, “Here There Are Blueberries,” which runs for a two-week engagement that ends Sunday, February 9.The play, written by Moisés Kaufman and Amanda Gronich and produced in conjunction with the ...
BUTLER, NJ - Butler Library will be holding an adult library program.The event will be a nutrition-based class on Balsamic Blueberry Goat Cheese Crostinis. Host Lauren, registered dietitian from Shoprite of West Milford, will be teaching. Join the class January 30th from 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM. Free of ...
BURLINGTON COUNTY, NJ – With St. Patrick's Day less than two months away, applications are still being accepted for young women looking to honor their Irish Heritage as Ms. St. Patrick in the annual Burlington County St. Patrick's Day Parade. Ms. St. Patrick helps to lead the annual parade ...
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ - Local author Jennifer Salvato Doktorski’s young adult novel, FINDING NORMAL (Regal House/Fitzroy Books) focuses on two teens who set out to find the five towns in the U.S. named Normal and find a baby raccoon, friendship, and love along the way. On Saturday, Jan. 18, 2025, ...
WESTFIELD, NJ — Parents often encourage their children to do the right thing even when no one is watching. But for millions of viewers, this message of acting with integrity recently spotlighted a Westfield resident, mother of five and Union County Commissioner whose chance visit to Manny’s Diner ...