Arts & Entertainment Top Stories

December 4, 2024

RANDOLPH, NJ:  Theatergoers seeking an evening of laugh-out-loud humor and clever surprises are invited to see Mark Shanahan’s “The Dingdong” at County College of Morris (CCM). This fresh, uproarious adaptation of Georges Feydeau's classic farce, Le Dindon, retains all the witty chaos of the ...

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BUTLER, NJ - Butler will be hosting their first ever Photo Contest at the Butler Park Lighting. The rules of the contest are as follows: Photo must be taken of Butler park on Saturday, December 7th.Photo can be of people or just the parkPhoto must be authentically yours, meaning you must take the ...

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DOYLESTOWN, PA—With Christmas just around the corner, there are plenty of opportunities to visit Santa through Christmas. Here’s your guide of where to see the big man in and around Doylestown.Santa’s House  on Hamilton Street in Doylestown Borough will be open Fridays through Sundays and on ...

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NUTLEY, NJ - Go for dinner, then stay for jazz and cocktails this weekend! Check out Vince and Thaddeus this Friday at 7pm.  Jazz at it's finest. Then, on Saturday, don't miss out! Zoe Vandergast Quartet is going to be hot! Zoe's jazz quartet premieres at The Oakley on December 7th -- don't miss ...

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SHORT HILLS, NJ — The Mall at Short Hills received an extra instant infusion of vibrancy and creativity when Artist Romero Britto celebrated the grand opening of his first BRITTO® store in the Northeast at The Mall at Short Hills. The event attracted art lovers, collectors and local visitors ...

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JERSEY CITY, NJ- The Historic Downtown Special Improvement District (HDSID), in conjunction with Whole Spectrum Autism, held its annual Christmas Tree and Menorah Lighting on December 3 at the Newark Avenue Pedestrian Plaza to kick off the holiday season.Despite the chilly weather, residents came ...

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COCONUT CREEK, FL - Santa and Mrs. Claus are trading their sleighs for a festive ride through Coconut Creek as the city prepares for its annual Holiday Caravan Parade on Tuesday, Dec. 17th. According to the city's website, residents can expect:- Santa and Mrs. Claus - Rudolph and his reindeer ...

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WARREN, NJ – -Get ready for a festive and magical experience this holiday season! On Saturday, December 14th, and Sunday, December 15th, 2024, the Mt. Bethel Fire Company is excited to bring Santa Claus directly to your doorstep on a fire truck! REMINDER: The second opportunity to drop off ...

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BORDENTOWN CITY, NJ — An upcoming art show will highlight local artists, photographers and craftspeople, as well as student creators, in Bordentown City next weekend.The Artists of Bordentown Holiday Art Show is taking place on Saturday, December 14 and Sunday, December 15 from 12PM to 5PM at Old ...

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HIGH BRIDGE, NJ - The Annual High Bridge Christmas Tree Lighting, hosted by High Bridge Middle School Student Leadership will be held on Saturday, December 7, 2024, at Commons Park. The festivities will begin at 6:00 PM. There will be hot cocoa, popcorn and cookies available and performances by ...

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MOUNT LAUREL, NJ — Ring in the holidays with a special holiday concert at the Mount Laurel Library this weekend.The Library will be hosting the Harmony Show Choir, who will be performing on Sunday, December 8 at 2PM.The Blackwood-based Harmony Show Choir is an auditioned group of high-energy, high ...

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NUTLEY, NJ - Due to the forecast, Santa rescheduled his planned visit to the Nutley Department of Public Safety to Dec. 11 at 5:30 p.m.Santa's sleigh and reindeer can handle the weather, but a source close to Santa told us that Teslas, F150s, and Cadillacs sometimes cannot. Since there is a chance ...

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RANDOLPH, NJ:  Theatergoers seeking an evening of laugh-out-loud humor and clever surprises are invited to see Mark Shanahan’s “The Dingdong” at County College of Morris (CCM). This fresh, uproarious adaptation of Georges Feydeau's classic farce, Le Dindon, retains all the witty chaos of the ...

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CORAL SPRINGS, FL - The Northwest Regional Library in Coral Springs will host a Holiday Family Festival on Saturday from 11 - 1 PM in Room 104. The event will include activities such as games, storytime, music, and vendors offering family-friendly items.Families can also enjoy treats and meet ...

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RARITAN TWP, NJ - Raritan Township held its first Holiday Lights celebration Dec. 1 at the municipal building.The event featured the lighting of a holiday tree, a menorah and Diwali lights, while the police department, fire department and 49 Rescue Squad joined in the festivities.

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HAMILTON, NJ - With a more than $40 billion investment going toward improving and enhancing services, the United States Postal Services has increased its daily package processing capacity to approximately 60 million. This, a statement by USPS officials said, means that holiday packages will move ...

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JERSEY CITY, NJ- The Jersey City Municipal Council is expected to approve a sublease to the New Jersey Symphony from The Provost Square Performing Arts Company Inc. for space to be used for performances and more.In June, the City Council approved a 20-year lease with the non-profit The Provost ...

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4000 Miles arrives at Nutley Little Theatre next week.The poignant play by Amy Herzog (pictured) explores the relationship between Leo (Robert Colon) and his grandmother, Vera (Hedi Molnar). After a cross-country bike trip, Leo unexpectedly arrives at Vera's New York City apartment, seeking solace ...

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Editor's Note: The event has been rescheduled to December 14 due to the forecasted rain on the original date.RARITAN, NJ - Raritan Borough is holding its first Christmas tree lighting ceremony on the Nevius Street Bridge Dec. 14 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.This is the first annual event to celebrate the ...

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"Free Holiday Musical performance at the New Providence Library, Sunday December 8th at 3 pm!"The Friends of the New Providence Library will hold their next musical concert on December 8th (Sunday) from 3-4 pm featuring The Cover Girls. They will be sharing tunes from the Great American Song Book ...

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"Free Holiday Musical performance at the New Providence Library, Sunday December 8th at 3 pm!"The Friends of the New Providence Library will hold their next musical concert on December 8th (Sunday) from 3-4 pm featuring The Cover Girls. They will be sharing tunes from the Great American Song Book ...

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UNION, NJ – Looking to get into the holiday spirit?There are lots of events and celebrations planned in Union over the coming weeks, from music to tree lightings and visits with Santa, from vendor fairs to holiday movies.  Check out what's on TAP in Union this holiday season:Holiday Lights in New ...

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SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ - It’s time to string the lights, hang the garland, inflate that giant Santa, and enter the South Plainfield Cultural Arts Commission’s (SPCAC) annual Holiday House Decorating Contest!The 7th Annual Holiday House Decorating Contest is open to residences within the borough only.

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Princeton, NJ – Professor of Jurisprudence Robert George, arguably the leading face of conservatism at Princeton University, has never been shy about engaging with people with different points of view. The conservative George has appeared often in public conversations with the left-leaning ...

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PISCATAWAY, NJ – Piscataway music students will perform in the school district’s annual Holiday Concert series this month. School officials invite members of the community to enjoy the musical talents of the students at concerts that will take place throughout December. The Shor Middle School ...

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GLEN ROCK, NJ - For the first time in over a decade, the Christmas Tree Lighting took place in front of Glen Rock Borough Hall with more than 400 people in attendance. For the past several years, the volunteer Christmas Tree Committee lit the borough's tree at Kilroy's Wonder Market and the Exxon ...

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BUTLER, NJ - Some Butler Borough Businesses will be participating in a window decorating contest. All businesses in Butler Borough were eligible but were required to sign up. Windows must be decorated by December 6th at Midnight. Take a stroll to the Borough to see all the businesses decorated. 

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ROSELLE, NJ - The Borough of Roselle invites residents of all ages to a night of ice skating. Skate Night will be held at the Warinanco Sports Center on December 14 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Free skate rental will be available for the first 150 attendees. For all others, skate rentals are $4 per ...

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ELIZABETH, NJ - The City of Elizabeth invites residents of all ages to a holiday night celebration the whole family can enjoy. The Miracle on Winfield Scott event features a visit from Santa and Mrs. Claus, vendors, giveaways, and more. A tree lighting will also take place at 6 p.m. The event will ...

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SOMERVILLE, NJ - The Downtown Somerville Alliance anticipates a shoulder-to-shoulder, standing-room-only crowd on the Division Street pedestrian mall when Santa Claus comes to town to light the borough's holiday tree to kick off the Dec. 6 Holiday Jubilee.The crowd is expected to arrive beginning ...

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