Arts & Entertainment Top Stories
By BOBBIE PEER
December 7, 2024
NEW PROVIDENCE, NJ – The "Night of 1000 Stars" and Community Tree Lighting filled Centennial Park with holiday cheer on Friday night as hundreds of residents gathered for an evening of music, festivities, and community spirit. The event celebrated local traditions, the holiday season, and raised ...
BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ — Santa Claus made a special appearance in Berkeley Heights on Saturday morning, bringing holiday magic to families at an event hosted by the Berkeley Heights Recreation Department.The downstairs space was transformed into a festive Santa's workshop, complete with multiple ...
NUTLEY, NJ - There will be magic in the air in town on Sunday night, but will anything fall from the skies? Township of Nutley Mayor John V. Kelly III and the Board of Commissioners invite the entire community to attend the official kick-off of the Holiday Season on Sunday, December 8, 2024, from ...
MILLBURN, NJ – Emma Levine is a junior at Millburn High School who’s been taking art lessons since she was very young. She recalled playing tennis, participating in gymnastics and cooking, but falling in love with art.Levine shared that art has evolved into a vital part of her life. “As a kid, art ...
PARAMUS, NJ – County Executive Jim Tedesco, the County Board of Commissioners, and the County Parks Department invite you to enjoy the second weekend of Bergen County’s Winter Wonderland, presented by Bergen New Bridge Medical Center. North Jersey’s premier destination for winter family fun is ...
BERNARDSVILLE, NJ - A Reminder-The Bernardsville annual Holiday Season Parade will be held on Saturday, December 14th, from 5 PM - 7 PM, rain or shine. Come early and shop for parade day specials at Bernardsville center. The parade ends at Bernardsville High School. There will be food vendors and ...
VERONA, NJ - The Township of Verona invites residents of all ages to its Hannakauh Celebration and Menorah Lighting. The event will be held on December 26 at 6 p.m. outside Verona Town Hall. Verona Town Hall is located at 600 Bloomfield Avenue. A variety of activities will be available including ...
CARTERET, NJ — Two local guys who created “The Smithereens” as Carteret High School students will prove you can go home again on Saturday, Dec. 7th, with a performance at the URSB Carteret Arts & Events Center in downtown.The founders of “The Smithereens” – Jim Babjak and Dennis Diken – grew up ...
PARAMUS, NJ – County Executive Jim Tedesco, the County Board of Commissioners, and the County Parks Department invite you to enjoy the second weekend of Bergen County’s Winter Wonderland, presented by Bergen New Bridge Medical Center. North Jersey’s premier destination for winter family fun is ...
BAYONNE, NJ - After having played the role of Santa Claus for 59 years, Ed Broderick said next year will be his last year.“I think after 60 years it’ll be time for me to retire,” he told TAPinto Bayonne at the annual city Christmas Tree lighting in Fitzpatrick Park earlier this week.Broderick made ...
CHATHAM, NJ – The 2024 Chatham Borough Tree Lighting at the Gazebo was one of the coldest in recent memory, but Chatham residents ignited warmth in the community when they gathered to celebrate the holiday season at Reasoner Park on Friday evening.The Chatham Borough Historical Society kicked ...
SCOTCH PLAINS/FANWOOD, NJ – Senior Mike Cantwell was crowned Mr. Spiffy High at Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School DECA's annual fundraising extravaganza, which this year raised $5,500 for the Jam Kancer in the Kan Foundation that helps local families support loved ones battling cancer. Six ...
HILLSBOROUGH, NJ - TriState Aviation, Central Jersey Regional Airport’s flight school has received confirmation that Santa Claus will be stopping at the airport for his annual visit on Sunday, Dec. 15th. His arrival is scheduled for 11 a.m. and he will depart for his next stop at 2 p.m. Santa has ...
SOMERVILLE, NJ - Santa Claus is coming to town, escorted by hundreds of volunteer firefighters and first responders during the 13th annual Holiday Lights Parade hosted by the Somerville Fire Department beginning at dusk on Saturday, Dec. 7.Firefighters from throughout New Jersey and adjoining ...
NUTLEY, NJ - Shortly after dinner, Santa surprised members and guests at the annual Nutley. Irish American Association dinner. Held at the Nutley VFW, this event is always a TAPinto Nutley favorite. Look for full coverage of the event later.
BARNEGAT, NJ - Barnegat's 4th Annual Farm & Crafters Holiday Pop-up Market will be this Saturday, December 7, from noon - 5 p.m.The market is being held at the Fred Watts Gazebo Park and will feature farm products, Cream Ridge Winery, Holiday crafters and more. Carolers will sing in Gazebo ...
BARNEGAT, NJ - Barnegat's 4th Annual Farm & Crafters Holiday Pop-up Market will be this Saturday, December 7, from noon - 5 p.m.The market is being held at the Fred Watts Gazebo Park and will feature farm products, Cream Ridge Winery, Holiday crafters and more. Carolers will sing in Gazebo ...
SHIP BOTTOM, NJ - This Saturday, December 7, is Ship Bottom's 45th Annual Christmas Parade.The “Holiday Hoedown" will kick off at 1 p.m. along Long Beach Blvd. from 5th to 25th Street. The Borough of Ship Bottom and their volunteer Christmas Parade Committee also announced a rain date for Sunday, ...
CARTERET, NJ — Two local guys who created “The Smithereens” as Carteret High School students will prove you can go home again on Saturday, Dec. 7th, with a performance at the URSB Carteret Arts & Events Center in downtown.The founders of “The Smithereens” – Jim Babjak and Dennis Diken – grew up ...
SHIP BOTTOM, NJ - This Saturday, December 7, is Ship Bottom's 45th Annual Christmas Parade.The “Holiday Hoedown" will kick off at 1 p.m. along Long Beach Blvd. from 5th to 25th Street. The Borough of Ship Bottom and their volunteer Christmas Parade Committee also announced a rain date for Sunday, ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL - Coral Springs will host a series of community events this month to celebrate the holiday season with lights, a parade, and a market.The festivities begin Saturday with "Light up the Lawn" at City Hall (9500 W. Sample Road) from 5 to 8 p.m. The event includes the lighting of the ...
RANDOLPH, NJ: County College of Morris (CCM) invites the public to a free art exhibit celebrating the culmination of two years of creative studies by talented students in the college's Visual Arts and Animation program. The Fall 2024 Portfolio Class Exhibition showcasing the best works from ...
HELMETTA, NJ - The borough is holding its annual tree lighting on the front lawn of the Helmetta Borough Hall on Friday from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Be sure to bundle up. The temperature will be chilly. There will, of course, be lots of family-friendly fun on hand, including Helmetta's newest mascot, ...
SPOTSWOOD, NJ - Santa will be making his annual ride around the borough courtesy of the Spotswood Fire Department in conjunction with the Spotswood Recreation Department on Saturday, December 21. The borough's youngest residents should start listening for firetruck sirens beginning at 9 a.m. There ...
CARTERET, NJ — Two local guys who created “The Smithereens” as Carteret High School students will prove you can go home again on Saturday, Dec. 7, with a performance at the URSB Carteret Arts & Events Center in downtown. The founders of “The Smithereens” – Jim Babjak and Dennis Diken – grew up ...
CARTERET, NJ — Two local guys who created “The Smithereens” as Carteret High School students will prove you can go home again on Saturday, Dec. 7, with a performance at the URSB Carteret Arts & Events Center in downtown. The founders of “The Smithereens” – Jim Babjak and Dennis Diken – grew up ...
WESTFIELD, NJ — When writer Stephanie Karp moved to Westfield just over six years ago, she began to search for a writing group nearby. When she couldn’t find one, she took matters into her own hands. Karp learned of Shut Up & Write!, a national organization meant to connect writers throughout ...
CARTERET, NJ — Two local guys who created “The Smithereens” as Carteret High School students will prove you can go home again on Saturday, Dec. 7th, with a performance at the URSB Carteret Arts & Events Center in downtown.The founders of “The Smithereens” – Jim Babjak and Dennis Diken – grew up ...
CARTERET, NJ — Two local guys who created “The Smithereens” as Carteret High School students will prove you can go home again on Saturday, Dec. 7th, with a performance at the URSB Carteret Arts & Events Center in downtown.The founders of “The Smithereens” – Jim Babjak and Dennis Diken – grew up ...
CARTERET, NJ — Two local guys who created “The Smithereens” as Carteret High School students will prove you can go home again on Saturday, Dec. 7th, with a performance at the URSB Carteret Arts & Events Center in downtown.The founders of “The Smithereens” – Jim Babjak and Dennis Diken – grew up ...