Arts & Entertainment Top Stories
By TELINA CUPPARI
December 17, 2024
KENILWORTH, NJ - Please see the list of events hosted by the Kenilworth Public Library the week of Dec. 17 - Dec. 20.Tuesday, December 17:LAP SIT (10:30m - 10:50am)Ages: 0 - 2 READ TO A DOG (3:00pm - 4:00pmFor early beginning readers and those who are learning to read Young, reluctant, or ...
RARITAN, NJ - Raritan Borough held its first annual tree lighting ceremony on the Nevius Street Bridge Dec. 14, lighting up the tree for the holiday season and welcoming Santa.Mayor Nicolas Carra thanked the sponsors of the event, Valley Wellness and Sarah Trent; Active Disposal and Joe Horner; Tim ...
CLINTON TOWN, NJ - 'Twas The Run Before Christmas SantaCon 8K Race will take place on Saturday, December 21, 2024 in Clinton Town. The race will be held in the streets of Clinton. Pre-race gathering and caroling starts at the Red Mill. The race starts at 8:00 AM and winds through local streets in ...
The only hitch at the Camden City Fashion Week show on December 14, 2024 came early for the event’s founder, Tawanda Jones.A few months ago, Jones heard that another South Jersey woman was challenging her for the use of the name “Camden Fashion Week” as a trademark. Rather than fight about it, ...
EDISON, NJ - Edison Township says residents have until December 20 to submit pictures of their gingerbread houses as part of its Gingerbread House Picture Contest. Judging will be based on originality and creativity. The contest is open to Edison residents only. Interested residents are asked to ...
Princeton, NJ – Just yesterday we were checking out the upcoming events on the municipal calendar and noted the crush of events happening on Thursday, December 19. Now we’re looking at the arts and entertainment calendar for this week. Once again the big day of the week is Thursday. The Arts ...
NEWTON, NJ—The five members of the original ‘Home Alone’ cast who played the fictional McCallister siblings got together on Sunday, December 8 at a local toy Store, Pandora’s Box Toys & Collectibles, in Lafayette, for a meet-and-greet.According to each of the cast members, they have not gotten ...
Princeton, NJ – The spectacularly illuminated Palmer Square Christmas tree that I passed on my way to the Princeton Symphony Orchestra's December 14 Holiday Pops concert in Richardson Auditorium provided a perfect visual image of the Christmas spirit.For many this is a spirit of love, parties, ...
KINNELON, NJ - Kinnelon Library will be hosting a Loom Knitting Class. All supplies will be included for the class. The days of which the class will be held are: Jan:11th, 18th, & 25thFeb: 1st All classes begin at 11 AM For more information visit: www.kinnelonlibrary.org
STAFFORD - On Saturday, December 14, Stafford Township transformed into a winter wonderland with the return of its highly anticipated Holiday Wonderland & Christmas Market. This cherished annual event, now in its fourth year, was a day filled with festive cheer, fun activities, and holiday ...
ASBURY PARK, NJ — The vibrant streets of Asbury Park have been buzzing with excitement as Hollywood descends upon the iconic Stone Pony to film the highly anticipated movie “Deliver Me from Nowhere.” The film, which delves into the making of Bruce Springsteen’s groundbreaking album “Nebraska,” ...
KENILWORTH, NJ – The third annual Christmas Tree Decorating Contest was a smashing success. The proceeds from this creative and fun contest went to benefit Kids 4 Rec while adding holiday cheer to the town.Residents, sports teams, philanthropic organizations, and school groups used their ...
NUTLEY, NJ - “Drop by the party," they said, "it will be nice.” It was so much better than that!On Sat. Dec. 14, Nutley Special Young Adults hosted their annual Christmas party, and it was a blast. Upon entering the SYA building on Franklin, I was immediately greeted by my new friend Aaron, who ...
HAWTHORNE, NJ - Hawthorne is a happy, holiday town. A few of our residents are famous for over-the-top displays that fill their front yards and stop traffic. And many of the rest of us help create a festive feeling with more modest displays that range from Christmas mangers and increasingly large ...
Nutley Little Theatre is excited to announce the cast 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: Deshja ...
SCOTCH PLAINS, NJ – Stage Craft Studio returns to the Union Catholic High School Performing Arts Center with their 10th annual production of the holiday favorite A Christmas Carol. Performances will begin at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 20 and Saturday, Dec. 21.Stage Craft Studio has been performing ...
ASBURY PARK, NJ — The vibrant streets of Asbury Park have been buzzing with excitement as Hollywood descends upon the iconic Stone Pony to film the highly anticipated movie “Deliver Me from Nowhere.” The film, which delves into the making of Bruce Springsteen’s groundbreaking album “Nebraska,” ...
SOUTH ORANGE, NJ - Watershed Literary Events, a spoken-word series sponsored by the Department of Recreation and Cultural Affairs and the Meadowland Park Conservancy, hosted its final reading of 2024 Sunday, December 8 at 3 pm in The Loft at the Baird Community Center in South Orange. The literary ...
WATCHUNG, NJ – Come out and enjoy Watchung's holiday event to get into the holiday spirit. There will be free train rides, pictures with some special guests, and opportunities to buy from our local vendors and food trucks! The holiday event is designed to create a warm and inviting atmosphere, ...
WARREN, NJ – The Watchung Hills Regional High School (WHRHS) Music Department held its Annual Winter Instrumental Concert on [insert date], showcasing the incredible musical talent of its students and celebrating the festive spirit of the holiday season. Directed by Allan V. Daleus, the concert ...
WARREN, NJ – The Watchung Hills Regional High School (WHRHS) Music Department held its Annual Winter Instrumental Concert on [insert date], showcasing the incredible musical talent of its students and celebrating the festive spirit of the holiday season. Directed by Allan V. Daleus, the concert ...
BARNEGAT - On December 7, Barnegat Township held a Christmas celebration with its Annual Christmas Tree Lighting and Pop-up Market. A great time was had by all. Music was performed by Waterview Music, and the Lighthouse Christian Academy singers.Mayor Marte and Committeeman Bille thanked the ...
MILLTOWN, NJ - The excitement is high as the Christmas countdown gets closer to December 25. Santa is making his annual tour around Milltown on Saturday, December 21, courtesy of the Milltown Fire Department. The tour will be in the early evening. So, be sure to have those outdoor decorations and ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL - Coral Springs is considering a new $150,000 public art project that would bring an interactive sculpture to one of two city parks.The proposed installation would be placed at either Lions Park at 3505 Riverside Drive or Pride Promoters Park at 4391 Riverside Drive, according to ...
RAHWAY, NJ — On Friday, December 6, the City of Rahway proudly joined the owners of QUILLA by Sabor Peruano for the unveiling of a remarkable new mural on Irving Street.Renowned artist Jade Rivera traveled from Lima, Peru, to create the piece, which is a vibrant tribute to Peruvian culture. Rivera ...
MOUNT KISCO, N.Y. - A food drive and benefit radio show for the Community Center of Northern Westchester’s food pantry was held recently. The “Clubhouse Christmas Spectacular” at The Hub at Hotel MTK in Mount Kisco gathered over 400 pounds of food and $650 in cash donations! (Pictured back left: ...
GARWOOD, NJ — Crossroads, the restaurant, bar and music venue in Garwood, was the backdrop for filming a new movie about a Neil Diamond cover band, Mayor Jen Blumenstock wrote on her Facebook page Wednesday.“Hugh Jackman and Kate Hudson were in town filming a new movie, Song Sung Blue, based on a ...
FLEMINGTON, NJ - It was a goal of paying it forward that led Flemington resident Arjit Mahal to decide to write a book to share his experiences in business and in life.“I have always admired writers,” he said. “I attended a one-week creative writing workshop in Abeque, NM, many years ago. At that ...
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ - The Lopatcong Drama Club presented Disney's Newsies Jr. on Friday, December 6, and Saturday, December 7, at the Lopatcong Middle School. This highly anticipated production showcases the remarkable talents of over 90 students and staff, retelling the captivating story of the 1899 ...
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.Westfield Board of Health: Restaurant to Clean up its Act, or Get Shut for DaysKenilworth Fire Department ...