Arts & Entertainment Top Stories

January 9, 2025

UNION, NJ - An event, The King of Rock ‘n Roll:  History and Performance, will be held at Union’s Main Library on Saturday, Jan. 18.Elvistory’s first appearance at the Union Public Library! It’s the late 50’s and Elvis has taken the country by storm, appearing on Ed Sullivan and other TV shows, and ...

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EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ - The East Brunswick Symphony Orchestra reminds music-lovers not to miss their upcoming concert: A Celebration of the Arts! Featuring the professional East Brunswick Symphony Orchestra in partnership with the East Brunswick Education Foundation. Date: Sunday, January 12th ...

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CORAL SPRINGS, FL - Live music returns to the Walk of Coral Springs starting Wednesday and continuing through April 30. The Walk on Wednesday Live Music Series offers free, live performances every Wednesday evening from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the courtyard, at 2750 University Drive, between BurgerFi ...

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BASKING RIDGE, NJ – The New Jersey Jazz Society presented their monthly Jersey Jazz LIVE! concert to a packed house January 5, 2025 at the Madison Community Center.  The Rising Stars opening act featured a trio led by alto saxophonist Anish Alur, a senior at Ridge High School. Alur’s credits ...

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JERSEY CITY, NJ- The Jersey City Arts and Culture Trust Fund (JCACTF) applications are opening on January 10.To apply, go to jerseycityculture.org.Prior to the application opening, there will be a JCACTF Virtual Committee Meeting on January 9 from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.The meeting will be held via Zoom, ...

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FAIR LAWN, NJ – A local Muslim organization is hosting a cultural celebration at the Community Center where there will be food, exhibits and performances.“This event is a unique opportunity for people of all backgrounds to experience the beauty and diversity of Muslim heritage in an interactive and ...

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EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ - East Brunswick's Phil Solomon is a teacher, a bodybuilder, a choreographer, an actor, a dancer and a model.  He is also a current contestant on “Deal or No Deal Island,” a competition show that brings out the best and baddest of its contestants.  The show will be on Channel ...

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SOMERVILLE, NJ - The United Reformed Church, 100 West Main St., hosts the annual Central Jersey Twelfth Night-Boar’s Head Festival on Sunday, Jan. 12 at 4 p.m.All are welcome to come and revel in the celebration of the Twelve Days of Christmas, as they did in Elizabethan times.Doors open at 3:15 ...

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SOMERVILLE, NJ - The United Reformed Church, 100 West Main St., hosts the annual Central Jersey Twelfth Night-Boar’s Head Festival on Sunday, Jan. 12 at 4 p.m.All are welcome to come and revel in the celebration of the Twelve Days of Christmas, as they did in Elizabethan times.Doors open at 3:15 ...

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UNION, NJ - The Union High School Performing Arts Company (UHSPAC) will be performing ‘In the Heights’ on Jan. 17, 18, and 19.The play, with music, and lyrics by Lin-Manuel Miranda, is a story of romance and celebration of community, culture and aspirations.  It is set over three days in the ...

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MILLTOWN, NJ - Beat the winter doldrums with Project Senior Week 2025's Mardi Gras Pocketbook Bingo and Tricky Tray on Saturday, February 22 at the Parkview School. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. and calling begins at 7 p.m. This event features a super 50/50 raffle, a LV raffle, a Mystery Golden Bag ...

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LAHASKA, PA—Peddler’s Village is bringing back its annual event featuring fire artistry and ice sculpting over the next two weekends.On Jan. 10-11 and Jan. 17-18, the shopping area will hold its Fire & Frost Fun festival. From 4-8 p.m. on all four days, Peddler’s Village will feature dozens of ...

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EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ - East Brunswick's Phil Solomon is a teacher, a bodybuilder, a choreographer, an actor, a dancer, and a model.  He is also a current contestant on “Deal or No Deal Island,” a competition show that brings out the best and baddest of its contestants.  The show will be on Channel ...

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EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ - East Brunswick's Phil Solomon is a teacher, a bodybuilder, a choreographer, an actor, a dancer, and a model.  He is also a current contestant on “Deal or No Deal Island,” a competition show that brings out the best and baddest of its contestants.  The show will be on Channel ...

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MORRISTOWN, NJ – The Academy of Our Lady of Peace will host its 29th annual Tricky Tray, “Moonlight Masquerade,” on Friday, March 21, 2025, at 6 p.m. at the Westin Governor Morris, located at 2 Whippany Road, Morristown.This highly anticipated event features an unforgettable evening, showcasing ...

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SOMERVILLE, NJ - The United Reformed Church, 100 West Main St., hosts the annual Central Jersey Twelfth Night-Boar’s Head Festival on Sunday, Jan. 12 at 4 p.m.All are welcome to come and revel in the celebration of the Twelve Days of Christmas, as they did in Elizabethan times.Doors open at 3:15 ...

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EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ - East Brunswick's Phil Solomon is a teacher, a bodybuilder, a choreographer, an actor, a dancer, and a model.  He is also a current contestant on “Deal or No Deal Island,” a competition show that brings out the best and baddest of its contestants.  The show will be on Channel ...

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MORRISTOWN, NJ – The Academy of Our Lady of Peace will host its 29th annual Tricky Tray, “Moonlight Masquerade,” on Friday, March 21, 2025, at 6 p.m. at the Westin Governor Morris, located at 2 Whippany Road, Morristown.This highly anticipated event features an unforgettable evening, showcasing ...

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EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ - East Brunswick's Phil Solomon is a teacher, a bodybuilder, a choreographer, an actor, a dancer, and a model.  He is also a current contestant on “Deal or No Deal Island,” a competition show that brings out the best and baddest of its contestants.  The show will be on Channel ...

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SOUTH BRUNSWICK, NJ - The mobile branch of the public library is back on the road on Tuesday after two weeks of maintenance, according to the library. The first scheduled stop for the mobile branch is at the Southridge Woods Apartments in Monmouth Junction on Tuesday from 11:15 AM to 12:00 PM. To ...

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EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ - East Brunswick's Phil Solomon is a teacher, a bodybuilder, a choreographer, an actor, a dancer, and a model.  He is also a current contestant on “Deal or No Deal Island,” a competition show that brings out the best and baddest of its contestants.  The show will be on Channel ...

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CROSS RIVER, N.Y. - John Jay High School’s Winter Concert Series is a community treasure! The trio of free concerts feature Katonah-Lewisboro’s most accomplished student musicians, conducted by music educators who bring out the best in young people. Each concert is held in John Jay High School’s ...

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BASKING RIDGE, NJ- The Somerset Hills Chorus (SHC) is seeking new members for their ensemble, which is open to anyone aged 14 and up, with or without experience.  SHC welcomes new and returning members to join them for their exciting winter session, beginning on January 13 and culminating in a ...

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Bedminster, NJ - The Center for Contemporary Art is pleased to offer art classes and workshops this winter for adults, teens and children beginning January 6, 2025. Select classes will be offered in a hybrid or virtual format. Classes and workshops are offered for artists with all levels of ...

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BRIDGEWATER, NJ - Several Bridgewater students danced their way to New York City, performing a Bollywood dance as part of the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in November.The girls, members of the competitive Bollywood dance team at AUM Dance Creations, were featured on NBC in front of Macy’s Herald ...

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WESTFIELD, NJ — Explore heartfelt landmarks in developing a relationship with that special someone as the Westfield Community Players present “I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change,” their latest show of the 2024-25 season, beginning this Saturday, Jan. 11, the first of six performances.Presented ...

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EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ - East Brunswick's Phil Solomon is a teacher, a bodybuilder, a choreographer, an actor, a dancer, and a model.  He is also a current contestant on “Deal or No Deal Island,” a competition show that brings out the best and baddest of its contestants.  The show will be on Channel ...

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Linden, NJ - The Linden Public Library is excited to announce the adoption of a fine-free policy beginning January 1, 2025. This means that the library will no longer charge daily accruing fines on any late materials. Additionally, all existing late fines will be forgiven on January 1st. This ...

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Princeton, NJ – Birthdays are on the calendar this week, along with a workshop on one of the classic subjects of New Year’s resolutions. First the birthdays. On Tuesday, January 7, the former Princeton Symphony Orchestra executive director and current board adviser Melanie Clarke will join PSO ...

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SOMERVILLE, NJ - The United Reformed Church, 100 West Main St., hosts the annual Central Jersey Twelfth Night-Boar’s Head Festival on Sunday, Jan. 12 at 4 p.m.All are welcome to come and revel in the celebration of the Twelve Days of Christmas, as they did in Elizabethan times.Doors open at 3:15 ...

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