Arts & Entertainment Top Stories
By KATHY CRYAN
January 23, 2025
UNION, NJ – Union has announced their lineup of events for Black History Month, celebrating the rich history and ongoing contributions of the Black and African-American community through a variety of activities, performances, food and more.“We are excited to host a range of events throughout Black ...
HANOVER TOWNSHIP, NJ - Hanover Township Recreation is presenting a new and exciting event! The Price is Right is coming to Hanover Township!On Wednesday, January 29th, the Price is Right is open for Senior Citizens at the Community Center at 12noon. Registration required via Community Pass.
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 ...
Join us for Casino Night on Friday, March 14, 2025, from 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM at Nutley Park and Recreation, located at 44 Park Ave, Nutley, NJ. This exciting evening will feature classic casino games, fantastic prizes, dinner, wine and beer, and the chance to connect with friends and neighbors.
JERSEY CITY, NJ- The Palestinian Cultural Fair will be held on January 26 from 2 to 5 p.m. at Grace Van Vorst Church at 39 Erie Street. The free family-friendly event will celebrate Palestinian culture with traditional food, music, dance, art, and local vendors.Guests will have the opportunity to ...
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ - Winter season RECREATION PROGRAMS will start this week. This is your last chance to register yourself or your child for a great program! Activities to choose from, including Youth Multi-Sport, Lego Robotics, and Boxing. The popular Adult Fitness and Art classes begin now as ...
CHATHAM, NJ — The countdown is on for the High School Catwalk Fashion Show, set to take place on Feb. 2nd. This year’s theme is Elements of Fashion, and designers will be drawing inspiration from the powerful forces of nature—snow, fire, lightning, and more—to create unique dresses. Each designer ...
CARTERET, NJ — Three public high school grads will be off to Ireland in March to compete in the 2025 world finals for “Junk Kouture,” a global scholastic competition for students who turn recyclable trash into creative fashions.Months before their 2024 graduation, Rachael Saini, Meryum Sohail and ...
MOUNT LAUREL, NJ — If this stretch of cold weather has you wanting to curl up with a good book, you are in luck! The Mount Laurel Library has released a list of its most popular selections for 2024 to give you some inspiration. The Library's list includes the Top 10 most checked-out novels, ...
BORDENTOWN CITY, NJ — An event honoring a poet who called Bordentown home in the late 1800s will be returning next month.The Fanny Parnell Poetry Project will be taking place on Saturday, February 1.The free event honors Frances "Fanny" Parcell, a 19th Century Irish poet and nationalist. Born in ...
MONMOUTH COUNTY: Join the very exciting Tues. January 28th, 2025, Film in NJ ChamberCast, in-person at Bell Works! Film was born in NJ and once again NJ is becoming a mecca for film! All are invited to this unique in-person networking and interactive knowledge-sharing event, brought to you by the ...
MONMOUTH COUNTY: Join the very exciting Tues. January 28th, 2025, Film in NJ ChamberCast, in-person at Bell Works! Film was born in NJ and once again NJ is becoming a mecca for film! All are invited to this unique in-person networking and interactive knowledge-sharing event, brought to you by the ...
MONMOUTH COUNTY: Join the very exciting Tues. January 28th, 2025, Film in NJ ChamberCast, in-person at Bell Works! Film was born in NJ and once again NJ is becoming a mecca for film! All are invited to this unique in-person networking and interactive knowledge-sharing event, brought to you by the ...
Princeton, NJ – If you are ready to dive into the world of artificial intelligence (and our new president just promised to inject $500 billion into AI infrastructure – so why not?), then this is the week for you in Princeton.On Thursday, January 23, the Princeton Tech Meetup will consider “AI ...
KENILWORTH, NJ - Please see the list of events hosted by the Kenilworth Public Library the week of Jan. 21 - Jan. 24.Tuesday, January 21:LAP SIT (10:30m - 10:50am)Ages: 0 - 2PJ STORY TIME (6:30pm - 7:00pm)Children are welcome to attend wearing their pajamas and bring along a favorite stuffy.Ages: ...
EDISON, NJ - State and county officials held a groundbreaking ceremony on Tuesday at Middlesex College, located in Edison, for the new Multipurpose Community Venue and Student Center. The new space is expected to open to students and faculty in 2026.The Multipurpose Community Venue will be used for ...
RAHWAY, NJ — Now don't even try telling us that you've never seen the 1975 musical/comedy/horror and all-around crazy good time known as The Rocky Horror Picture Show. We can hardly believe it! But while that possibility is rather remote, it is quite within the realm of the believable that you've ...
What your Happy Hour should look like... Mike Rocket does Happy Hour!The Oakley has great food with delicious pizza, burgers, sandwiches and entrées for the whole family. For the grown-ups, there are signature cocktails and beers on draft. There are also plenty of TVs for watching sports. There's ...
EDISON, NJ – Residents of all ages are invited to join the Edison Public Library as they celebrate Lunar New Year. Lunar New Year is celebrated in many east Asian countries, including China, Korea, and Vietnam, with the 12 honored animals rotating on a fixed Chinese Zodiac cycle. 2025 marks the ...
LIVINGSTON, NJ — For the first time in 23 years, Livingston Chinese Culture Day (LCCD) — a beloved annual tradition celebrating the richness of Chinese culture with exhibitions, food, interactive activities, live performances and more — will open its doors to the general public with the support of ...
NUTLEY, NJ - Do you like Jazz? Here’s your perfect opportunity to watch Nutley School of Music's very own Mr. Wes and Mr. Colby perform during their first Jazz and Taco night. All are welcome to come and watch for free!The signup genius link is here: "United We Jam"Jazz Night Jam Session / Taco ...
PARAMUS, NJ – The Paramus Public Library is kicking off 2025 with a new reading challenge for kids by partnering with the Westfield Garden State Plaza to encourage reading throughout Bergen County.The library will reward the first 500 readers who read at least 100 minutes with a $15 Planet ...
HAWTHORNE, NJ - Need some pals to play Dungeons & Dragons? The Louis Bay 2nd Library has set aside dates for teens to play games at hours that coincide with school schedules.From grade 7 to high school seniors, there is a slot for most game lovers, whether or not they're playing Dungeons & ...
PARKLAND, FL- Parkland's Pine Tree Estates community has been creating something special for their residents in the last year: a series of monthly community events that bring residents together with food trucks, games, music, and more. What started as a small, neighborhood-only initiative in Pine ...
RAHWAY, NJ — Join Relay for Life of Rahway for a Valentine's buffet dinner on Friday, February 7. Music will be provided by Party of Five.Relay for Life of Rahway will host a dinner dance at the American Legion Post #5, located at 581 Maple Avenue, Rahway, from 6:30-10:30 p.m. Buffet dinner ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL — Coral Springs will host its inaugural Blarney Bash in March to celebrate the Irish culture. The event, to be held on the City Hall Lawn at 9500 Sample Road, will run from 5 to 9:30 p.m. on March 14, according to city officials. Attendees can enjoy traditional Irish food, drinks, ...
Linden, NJ - The Linden Public Library is pleased to announce our lineup of adult programs for February.2/5 at 6:30 pm, Book ClubJoin us for a book club to discuss Where they last saw her by Marcie Rendon.2/5 at 7 pm, Meet the Artist: Linsey Beverly- 7 pmCome meet local artist Linsey Beverly and ...
UNION, NJ - The Union Township Historical Society will be holding a Winter Open House at the Caldwell Parsonage on Sunday, January 26.Visitors can visit the 1780's Caldwell Parsonage and Tool Museum in the adjacent 1800's carriage house. Highlights include:Educational activities for childrenThe ...
SKILLMAN, NJ - The Stoutsburg Sourland African American Museum, central New Jersey’s first dedicated Black history museum, will host a series of special events in honor of Black History Month in February. Programs will include live theatrical performances, a birthday celebration for Frederick ...
SKILLMAN, NJ - The Stoutsburg Sourland African American Museum, central New Jersey’s first dedicated Black history museum, will host a series of special events in honor of Black History Month in February. Programs will include live theatrical performances, a birthday celebration for Frederick ...