Arts & Entertainment Top Stories
By PAT SHARKEY
January 12, 2025
STAFFORD - The Ocean County Library Stafford Branch is delighted to host local artist Melissa Maschal for a free watercolor demonstration on Thursday, February 6th at 10:00 AM.Watch Melissa create a painting in real-time as she shares insights into her artistic process, tools, and techniques. A ...
STAFFORD - The Ocean County Library Stafford Branch is delighted to host local artist Melissa Maschal for a free watercolor demonstration on Thursday, February 6th at 10:00 AM.Watch Melissa create a painting in real-time as she shares insights into her artistic process, tools, and techniques. A ...
BAYONNE, NJ - When Bayonne’s Jim Pearl ran into Bruce Springsteen at John’s Midtown Tavern during the filming of Deliver Me From Nowhere, a movie about the making of the album Nebraska, it was not the first time he came face to face with The Boss.“Bruce Springsteen stated back in 1986 ‘Remember in ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL — Broward County Library invites Coral Springs residents to join its 2025 NEA Big Read events, part of a nationwide initiative to encourage meaningful conversations, celebrating local creativity and building stronger connections, officials said in an announcement last week. The ...
COCONUT CREEK, FL — Broward County Library invites Coconut Creek residents to join its 2025 NEA Big Read events, part of a nationwide initiative to encourage meaningful conversations, celebrating local creativity and building stronger connections, officials said in an announcement last week.The ...
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.Photos: Kenilworth's David Brearley Wrestling Team Kicks Off Season with Big Win and MoreTickets Available ...
Nutley Little Theatre announces auditions for King Lear By William Shakespeare directed by Alex Alexander Oleksij Auditions will be held at: Franklin Reformed Church45 Hillside Crescent, Nutley, NJ 07110Monday and Tuesday January 13 & 14 at 7:00 p.m.Callbacks Wednesday January 15 at 7:00 ...
LIBERTY CORNER, NJ - Opera Magnifico will present performances of “Die Fledermaus” on January 17 at 7:30 PM and January 19th 3:00 PM at the Stage at Liberty Corner Presbyterian Church 45 Church St. The performance is sung in German with English dialogue, and features a chamber orchestra as well as ...
BASKING RIDGE, NJ - The application period is now open for Light Opera of New Jersey's (LONJ) second annual “Stars of Tomorrow Competition,” a vocal competition for New Jersey High School students. The competition will consist of a qualifying round based on videos that students submit online. The ...
JERSEY CITY, NJ- SMUSH Gallery is soon hosting a Winter Community Brunch Potluck.The gallery at 540 Summit Avenue will host the get-together on Saturday, January 25, at 12 p.m.Attendees are instructed to bring their best brunch dishes, baked goods, and secret family recipes for a “midday soiree of ...
WESTFIELD, NJ — Local author Matthew J. Myklusch just released a new graphic novel, “Imagine Nation: The Blood of Kings” on Tuesday, Jan. 7th, and marked his new superhero series at a Westfield Memorial Library event for youngsters last Wednesday.Myklusch’s new “Imagine Nation” superhero graphic ...
WOOD-RIDGE, NJ - The Wood-Ridge High School Theater Department will present the musical “Mamma Mia!” in March 2025.The performances are on March 21 and 22 at 7 p.m. and March 23 at 1 p.m. Tickets will be on sale soon for $10 per ticket. There is a free senior citizen dress performance on ...
Gain privileged access to the National Gallery’s blockbuster exhibition, Van Gogh: Poets & Lovers, in this incomparable, new documentary film by EXHIBITION ON SCREEN. TICKETS01/26/20252 pm | Runtime: 90 min$15 General Public | $10 Members36 Church Street, Middletown NJ 07748 Through January ...
UNION, NJ - “Hear Him Roar: A Celebration of Black Men in the Arts" is one of the events Union will be hosting during February, Black History Month. Developed and directed by Vauxhall native Daryl L. Stewart, this powerful performance blends theater, music, dance, projections, and multimedia ...
SOUTH BRUNSWICK, NJ - A modern-era collection of military action figures, toy soldiers and wrestlers will be sold to the highest bidder during an online auction hosted by Bodnar's Auction Thursday, Jan. 16 beginning at 11 a.m., Jan. 16.In-person previews can be scheduled on Tuesday, Jan. 14 between ...
SOUTH BRUNSWICK, NJ - A modern-era collection of military action figures, toy soldiers and wrestlers will be sold to the highest bidder during an online auction hosted by Bodnar's Auction Thursday, Jan. 16 beginning at 11 a.m., Jan. 16.In-person previews can be scheduled on Tuesday, Jan. 14 between ...
CLINTON TOWNSHIIP, NJ - NJ Preservation will be hosting 'Talks with Our Ten Most Endangered: 1759 Vought House' online ZOOM event on February 4, 2025, from 7:00 PM – 8:15 PM. This presentation will delve into the compelling story of the prominent Vought family and their Loyalist activities during ...
BASKING RIDGE, NJ - The Farmstead Arts is delighted to announce that it will host the New Jersey Highlands Coalition art exhibit. The exhibition will run from January 12 to February 23, 2025, at the Farmstead Arts Center, located at 450 King George Road, Basking Ridge, NJ.Exhibition Details:Opening ...
HAMILTON, NJ - Hamilton children from 18 months to five years old will have a great time singing along and dancing to the ukulele music of Miss Amanda.Miss Amanda will appear at the Hamilton Township Public Library on January 16, February 13, and March 13. Each class will begin at 10:30 a.m.Click ...
Basking Ridge, NJ, – The Sieminski Theater is thrilled to announce Act 1 of their 2025 season, featuring diverse shows that are sure to deliver something unforgettable for every theatergoer.Opening their season on January 25th @ 7:30pm is WOODEN SHIPS. The WOODEN SHIPS BAND pays homage to the ...
BASKING RIDGE, NJ – Triology Repertory Theater Company is proud to announce their Children's Theatre show, “The Calico Tiger,” by Christian B. Garrison. The play, produced by Jaye Barre, directed by Peter Curley and stage managed by Amanda Zelinski, follows a group of animals who seek to change the ...
FANWOOD, NJ – Contemporary folk-music groups, singer-songwriters and an acclaimed blues guitarist will be featured as the Fanwood Performance Series presents its spring season of live music at the Carriage House.The series returns from its winter break on Saturday, April 5, with folk trio Lara ...
MONTVILLE, NJ – It is the New Year and Pyramid Mountain has events that are great for adults, families and kids. There are a lot of great programs scheduled for this winter that you don’t want to miss, including programs on Martin Luther King Day. Our program series like Awesome Animal Artists, ...
Yvonnick Prene Jazz - Saturday January 11th! Listen to Yvonnick blows his jazz harmonica from 7-10 p.m.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 ...
Cancel those laundry and Netflix plans because this Saturday Jan 11 from 1-4pm we're throwing a party you don't want to miss.Baller Bingo Brunch Bottomless BrunchBottomless DrinksMusic Bingo Don't spend your Saturday wondering what could've been. We've got a few spots left, reserve yours now!Music ...
JERSEY CITY, NJ- The Jersey City Mural Arts Program (JCMAP) is looking for new artists to add to its lineup, the Jersey City Office of Cultural Affairs has announced. Those interested can apply online by clicking here. The deadline to apply is January 31 and the date of notification of ...
DOYLESTOWN, PA—An annual concert that brings together professional musicians and students from Central Bucks schools makes its return to Holicong Middle School for three shows Jan. 24-25.The 22nd Save the Music Concert is a national event that raises money to fund music education in a different ...
MOUNT LAUREL, NJ — Get out of the cold and into the cozy Mount Laurel Library for a concert to close out the weekend. On Sunday, January 12, at 2PM, the Library will be hosting a favorite performer, Brian Betz, who will be accompanied by his quartet, featuring rising-star vibraphonist Behn Gillece.
PARAMUS, NJ - The Borough Council reorganized on January 6 and ended the meeting with an annual presentation from the Paramus Public Library. The Library Board of Trustees gifts the Mayor and Council with children’s books every year to say thank you for all the town does for the library. As a ...
BASKING RIDGE, NJ - The Ridge High School Dance Department is pleased to announce their upcoming Winter Dance Showcase 2025, “On Broadway: a Celebration of Dance,” on January 17, 2025 at 7:00 PM in the Ridge Performing Arts Center. The showcase includes performances from Dance I, Dance II, Ridge ...