Arts & Entertainment Top Stories
By BOBBIE PEER
November 30, 2024
NEW PROVIDENCE, NJ — The holiday spirit came alive in New Providence on Friday evening as the annual Holiday Walk brought the community together in a joyous celebration.The evening began with the New Providence High School Marching Band leading the excitement as Santa Claus made his grand arrival ...
CLINTON TOWN, NJ - This is the event schedule for the 2024 Winter Village & Festival of Trees at the Red Mill Museum Village in the Town of Clinton. On Friday, November 29th:12-2PM: Holiday Entertainment with musician Just Jeff at the Pavilion12-3PM: Face Painting with Nancy in Gallery One ...
NEW PROVIDENCE, NJ — The holiday spirit came alive in New Providence on Friday evening as the annual Holiday Walk brought the community together in a joyous celebration.The evening began with the New Providence High School Marching Band leading the excitement as Santa Claus made his grand arrival ...
BLOOMFIELD, NJ---Santa Claus is heading to Bloomfield. Join the Bloomfield Cruisers Car Club for the annual Santa Parade of Classic Cars on Saturday, December 7 (with a rain date of December 8). The parade kicks off at Universal Technical Institute at 10:00 AM sharp. It will cover an 18-mile route ...
SOMERVILLE, NJ - Join Gallery on Main for a reception celebrating the work of New Jersey-based artist Judy Goddard on Dec. 7 from 5-7 p.m. at the Gallery, 30 W. Main St.Meet the artist, see a selection of her work, and mingle with other artists and art lovers. Admission is free and open to the ...
DOYLESTOWN, PA—On a frigid November night, Doylestown Borough held its 110 annual tree lighting to welcome Santa—and the holiday season—to town.Organizers said that early estimates indicated that about 6,000 people were attending the Friday night ceremony. While they were hoping that the afternoon ...
RAHWAY, NJ — Between December 5 and December 19, there are at least eight holiday performances scheduled in each of the Rahway Public School District's six buildings: four elementary schools, the Academy, and the high school.These include winter concerts and one dance performance.Looking ahead to ...
RED BANK, NJ – Holiday spirit filled the air Friday evening, as thousands bundled up and gathered in downtown Red Bank, for the 32nd Town Lighting, a cherished tradition featuring the uplifting melodies of Holiday Express. With festive tunes, appearances from beloved holiday characters like the ...
LEBANON TOWNSHIP, NJ- Lebanon Township will be hosting a visit from Santa and annual Christmas Tree Lighting on December 1st from 4:30 PM -6:30 PM. The event will be taking place at the Lebanon Township Municipal Building, at 530 W. Hill Road.Come celebrate this community tradition with friends and ...
BASKING RIDGE, NJ - The Basking Ridge Presbyterian Church is pleased to invite you to their Christmas Oratorio on Sunday, December 8 at 4 PM, led by the Oratorio Choir, Knox Bell Choir, and guest chamber orchestra including harpist Merynda Adams. BRPC Music Director Christopher Fortin will conduct ...
WESTFIELD, NJ -- They’re back! From traditional to pops, choral favorites, and Broadway classics, New Jersey Festival Orchestra’s (NJFO) holiday concerts promise to fill the entire family with warmth and cheer. Under the baton of Maestro David Wroe, the orchestra will kick off the festive season ...
Morristown, NJ– Center stage is calling! The Morris Educational Foundation (MEF), a non-profit organization enhancing excellence in education in the Morris School District for over 32 years, announced auditions are open for its premier fundraiser, Morristown ONSTAGE. The must-see event of the year ...
BAYONNE, NJ - Film crews were back near Avenue A and Third Street earlier this week, continuing filming of a movie based on the making of Bruce Springsteen’s album, Nebraska, an adaptation of the book “Deliver Me from Nowhere” authored by Warren Zane. A number of classic cars from the late 1970s ...
BASKING RIDGE, NJ - Anish Alur, a senior at Ridge High School who plays the alto saxophone in the Ridge High School Jazz Band, will be leading a group for the NJ Jazz Society's Jersey Jazz LIVE! concert's Rising Star opening act on January 5 in Madison. In addition to his position in the Ridge Jazz ...
MADISON, NJ - The streets were lined with people excited to see this year's annual Madison Christmas Parade and tree lighting. The star of the show, the 2024 Christmas tree stood 45 feet tall and hailed from Madison High School.This year's tree was dedicated in memory of Jake Mocko, a 2022 Madison ...
SPRINGFIELD, NJ – The township will light the Christmas Tree at Town Hall with seasonal music on Tuesday, Dec. 3 from 5:30 to 8 p.m.In the event of rain or snow, the free celebration will be postponed until the next day, Wednesday, Dec. 4. Prior to the tree-lighting countdown, there will be live ...
BAYONNE, NJ - Film crews were back near Avenue A and Third Street earlier this week, continuing filming of a movie based on the making of Bruce Springsteen’s album, Nebraska, an adaptation of the book “Deliver Me from Nowhere” authored by Warren Zane. A number of classic cars from the late 1970s ...
CARTERET, NJ — As Hanukkah coincides with Christmas and New Year’s, the Borough of Carteret has big plans, sponsoring several holiday events, plus suggesting ticketed entertainment at the popular URSB Carteret Performing Arts & Events Center, 46 Washington Ave.People, families and visitors can ...
Princeton, NJ – Artwork from Patrick McDonnell's new book, Super Hero's Journey, has been on display at the Arts Council of Princeton for the past few weeks. This Saturday, November 30, at 3 p.m. McDonnell, the Princeton resident and creator of the worldwide syndicated comic strip, MUTTS, will ...
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ – It’s almost the most wonderful time of the year and, here in South Plainfield, the holiday festivities will kick off in just a few weeks at the borough’s annual ‘Making Spirits Bright’ celebration. Scheduled for Sunday, Dec. 1 and organized by the South Plainfield Public ...
KINNELON, NJ - Kinnelon Library will be hosting a class for clay pot ornaments. Join the library on December 6th at 2 PM.
CHATHAM, NJ – Four hundred runners braved the harsh weather conditions to participate in the 2024 Chatham Turkey Trot, which held its 16th edition of the 1-mile family fun run and competitive 5K race on Thanksgiving morning.“Despite the wet weather and near-freezing temperatures, The Chatham Turkey ...
WEST ORANGE, NJ – Thanksgiving is over, and it's Santa time! Mark your calendar for West Orange's Annual Santa Tour, Downtown Open House and Tree Lighting on Dec. 7. Mr. Claus will be visiting all the township elementary schools during school hours.The Christmas Tree lighting will be hosted by ...
RANDOLPH, NJ: This season, the vibrant artistry of County College of Morris (CCM) is on full display as students and faculty showcase their work in two public exhibits across Morris County. Community members are invited to view these free exhibitions, which feature a variety of works celebrating ...
RANDOLPH, NJ- The talented members of the RHS Chamber Choir, Treble Choir and Acapella performed alongside a slew of soloists in a magical staging of the annual POPtoberfest concert on Friday, Oct. 18 in the RHS Auditorium.“POPtoberfest was an amazing experience for me because our choirs got to ...
WOODBRIDGE, NJ — With Thanksgiving feasts behind us, let’s look at the holiday events that Woodbridge Township, community groups, and area businesses have in store for this merry season and charitable giving. People, families and visitors can enjoy parades, tree lightings, Santa Claus visits, ...
CARTERET, NJ — As Hanukkah coincides with Christmas and New Year’s, the Borough of Carteret has big plans, sponsoring several holiday events, plus suggesting ticketed entertainment at the popular URSB Carteret Performing Arts & Events Center, 46 Washington Ave. People, families and visitors can ...
WOODBRIDGE, NJ — With Thanksgiving feasts behind us, let’s look at the holiday events that Woodbridge Township, community groups, and area businesses have in store for this merry season and charitable giving. People, families and visitors can enjoy parades, tree lightings, Santa Claus visits, ...
We're getting very excited! Matt Flynn Jazz Trio performs on Saturday Nov 30 starting at 7.Calm your nerves after a long week by listening to some great jazz from Matt Flynn and his crew.The Oakley has great food with delicious pizza, burgers, sandwiches and entrées for the whole family. For the ...
DOYLESTOWN, PA—Broad Commons Park in Doylestown Borough has been transformed into what borough officials are calling a “winter wonderland” with a group of lighted Christmas trees that went up this week.The group of 20-plus trees, which are made from holiday lights strung into the shape of a ...