Arts & Entertainment Top Stories
By OLIVIA LIMA
December 11, 2024
“A mesmerizing production of THE NUTCRACKER” - Union News Daily SUMMIT, NJ – December 22, 2024, Kaylin Han, 16, of New Providence, New Jersey, will play the star roles of “Colombine Doll,” “Spanish Chocolate,” “Marzipan,” “Dew Drop,” and “Snow” in this year’s full-length production of New Jersey ...
SPARTA, NJ – The front yard of town hall was transformed into a Christmas party forganized by the Sparta Township Parks and Recreation Department for families on Friday, December 6. Crowds turned out to enjoy popcorn and hot chocolate, make reindeer food and write letters to Santa while waiting for ...
PARAMUS, NJ - A new year means a new set of nominees for 201 Magazine’s Best of Bergen awards. The Paramus Library has been nominated for the 2025 Official Community’s Choice Awards (201) Best of Bergen - Best Library category.The voting process consists of two rounds. The first round allows people ...
New Brunswick, NJ – It was a match made not quite in heaven but on a movie set with two comedic actors bantering with each other. The well-established Gene Wilder, creator of Willy Wonka, Young Frankenstein and other iconic characters, and the up and coming Gilda Radner, who created Roseanne ...
FAIR LAWN, NJ - The borough's Parade of Lights and Santa meeting was held on Sunday, December 8 when it was good and cold, but dry and calm.Approximately 2,500 people attended the event at Memorial Park, funded by the borough, where there was an ice skating rink, blow-up games, a DJ, and free ...
CRANFORD, NJ - The Cranford Dramatic Club (CDC) continues its stellar 106th season with a tale as old as time—Beauty and the Beast. The musical, which has captured hearts for generations with both its original 1991 film version and 1994 Broadway adaptation, has come to life on the CDC stage. The ...
DOYLESTOWN, PA—Temple Judea in Doylestown is inviting Central Bucks residents to a Hanukkah celebration this weekend featuring hot chocolate and donuts, music and activities for kids.The party to celebrate the festival of lights takes place on Sunday, Dec. 15, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. A human ...
BLOOMINGDALE, NJ - Bloomingdale Borough presents Holiday Stroll in Sloan Park. Join the community on December 14th from 4:30 to 7:00 PM. At the park, enjoy: s'mores, hot chocolate, carriage rides, and special guest: Santa. The event will also include Music by DJ Nick Sasla, Food Trucks, Ugly ...
HACKENSACK, NJ - The city's tree lighting has been postponed to December 16 after Monday night rain made it too soggy to enjoy.Come meet Santa Claus on the Green (Main and Court Street), 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.Light refreshments will be served! Let's hope for great weather! So far, the National ...
RED BANK, NJ: Get ready to immerse yourself in holiday cheer at the Winter Wonderland event tonight, hosted at the historic Red Bank Woman’s Club, located at 164 Broad Street. From 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM, families and friends are invited to step into a magical setting featuring beautifully decorated ...
SHIP BOTTOM, NJ - The 45th Annual Ship Bottom Christmas “Holiday Hoedown” themed parade was this past Saturday, December 7, along Long Beach Island Boulevard from 5th - 25th streets. There were many participants with amazing floats and displays from local school bands and sports teams to local ...
SHIP BOTTOM, NJ - The 45th Annual Ship Bottom Christmas “Holiday Hoedown” themed parade was this past Saturday, December 7, along Long Beach Island Boulevard from 5th - 25th streets. There were many participants with amazing floats and displays from local school bands and sports teams to local ...
BASKING RIDGE, NJ – The Basking Ridge Business Alliance (BRBA) held their 11th annual Winter Market and Tree Lighting on December 7, 2024 in downtown Basking Ridge. The event kicked of with an indoor market at Bishop Janes church featuring over 30 local vendors and artisans where residents also had ...
MEDFORD, NJ — Enjoy a day or night at the theatre while supporting Lenape High School students this week.Lenape students will be presenting their Fall play, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child (High School Edition) for four performances this week:Thursday, December 12 at 7PMFriday, December 13 at ...
FAIR LAWN, NJ - New Jersey Lottery announced a $150,000 winner, who purchased their ticket at the Paramus 7-Eleven location, 67 East Ridgewood Avenue for the week on December 7.There were 13 prizes given out for draw and scratch-off games for the week of December 2, according to New Jersey Lottery.
FLEMINGTON, NJ - The holiday parade headed down Main Street in Flemington Dec. 7 with lights and more to mark the start of the holiday season.
BRIDGEWATER, NJ - The Bridgewater-Raritan High School Theatre Arts program presented several performances of “Radium Girls” Dec. 5 through Dec. 7.In the cast were Mattingly Niles, Aditi Dhara, Julianne Maloney, Mars Springsteel, John Csik, Aaron Weinstein, Nicolas Molinilla, Aaron Weinstein, Maxim ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL - The annual Coral Springs Holiday Parade is set to take place this Wednesday from 7-9 p.m. along Sample Road. This year’s theme, “Magical Memories: A Ride Down Memory Lane,” will feature performances and floats from local schools, organizations, and community groups, aiming to ...
NEW BRUNSWICK – Bruce is a scaredy-cat who can sometimes get spooked by a wind-tossed wrapper. Jake is a sweetheart who has a soft spot for kids. Marty has earned himself the nickname Mayhem because of his mischievous streak.The horses on Kathy Sperduto’s farm all have distinct personalities and ...
PARKLAND, FL- Light Up the Park is just around the corner for Parkland residents. Light Up the Park will be on Friday, December 13, 2024, from 5:30-8:30 p.m. at the Pine Trails Park Amphitheater.According to its website, “The City of Parkland invites you to come out and enjoy some fresh food and ...
NEW PROVIDENCE, NJ - The Friends of the New Providence Memorial library are pleased to present the oil paintings of Larry Gulmi in the Adult Reading room and the Conti Family Community Room, from December through Jan 30, 2025. Come enjoy Larry's colorful landscapes that he paints from his ...
FANWOOD, NJ --The Carriage House Poetry Series invites the public to a free poetry reading on Thursday, Dec. 12, at 7:30 p.m. to celebrate the holiday season and a new issue of Exit 13 Magazine. The reading will take place at the Patricia Kuran Arts Center (The Carriage House) on Watson Road, ...
Princeton, NJ – How do you keep audiences coming back year after year to the same show, delivering the same classic message at the same time of the year? Well, if you are McCarter Theatre, which has presented “A Christmas Carol” as its annual holiday show since 1980, you occasionally change up the ...
SHRUB OAK, N.Y.—This month’s art exhibit at the John C. Hart Memorial Library, “Children of the World,” features photographs and multimedia collages by artists Ilene Schwartz-Montesinos and Martha Gingrich. The exhibit opened on Dec. 3 and runs through Sunday, Dec. 29 and there will be a reception ...
MOUNTAINSIDE, NJ - The Mountainside Public Library invites residents of all ages to join them in celebrating the holidays. Holiday Fest will be held on Saturday from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The Mountainside Public Library is located at 1 Constitution Plaza. Card-making for young residents will be ...
NUTLEY, NJ - The Nutley Irish American Association (NIAA) held their annual Christmas Party on Friday, Dec. 6. Once again, Jolly Old St. Nick paid the kids a visit. Even Frosty the Snowman made a guest appearance.The food was mostly catered by Michael’s Roscommon House in Belleville, owned by the ...
SOUTH BRUNSWICK, NJ—The South Brunswick Public Library will be closed on Monday and Tuesday for heating and cooling system construction. It will reopen to the public on Wednesday at 1:00 PM. Online services will remain available to the public.The library has been under construction since November ...
Bloomfield, NJ – The Township of Bloomfield has launched launch new senior programming at the Oakeside Bloomfield Cultural Center, located at 240 Belleville Avenue. Starting today, seniors aged 60 and over are invited to enjoy enriching activities every Monday and Wednesday from 12:00 PM to 3:00 ...
CLARK, NJ — TAPinto Clark has written about him before! After Clark native Dom De Paz released a new single back in September and came to town to promote it with a live performance, we were there to cover it. Well, now we've got some more terrific news for you. How about another live ...
KENILWORTH, NJ - Please see the list of events hosted by the Kenilworth Public Library the week of WEEK AT THE LIBRARY....Monday, December 9:BINGO FOR CHILDREN (6:30pm - 7:00pm)Ages: 3 & up_______________________________________Tuesday, December 10:BOOGIE WOOGIE BABIES (10:30m - 11:00am)Ages: 0 ...