Arts & Entertainment Top Stories

November 28, 2024

NEW JERSEY — Today’s 98th annual Thanksgiving Day parade will not air on CBS television affiliates for the first time in decades, the latest blow for this major department store chain.Thankfully, NBC TV stations – Macy’s official parade broadcast home since the 1960s – will still air the parade ...

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NEW JERSEY — Today’s 98th annual Thanksgiving Day parade will not air on CBS television affiliates for the first time in decades, the latest blow for this major department store chain.Thankfully, NBC TV stations – Macy’s official parade broadcast home since the 1960s – will still air the parade ...

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NEW JERSEY — Today’s 98th annual Thanksgiving Day parade will not air on CBS television affiliates for the first time in decades, the latest blow for this major department store chain.Thankfully, NBC TV stations – Macy’s official parade broadcast home since the 1960s – will still air the parade ...

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EDISON, NJ – Middlesex County’s Roosevelt Park Family Ice Skating Rink is now open for its 13th season. The rink is at the Level Playing Fields Complex in Roosevelt Park and adjacent to Menlo Park Mall.Group and private lessons are available. The rink is available for birthday parties and private ...

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WAYNE, NJ - Its Thanksgiving week, so the holidays have arrived, and there is a ton of happenings happening in Wayne starting this week and throughout the winter months. With Wayne Township taking over the YMCA and turning it into the Township Community Center, there are even more occurrences ...

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PARAMUS, NJ – Tickets to Bergen County’s Winter Wonderland presented by Bergen New Medical Center are on sale at www.BergenCountyWinterWonderland.com, which was announced by Bergen County Executive Jim Tedesco, the Board of Commissioners, and the County Parks Department.Van Saun County Park hosts ...

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HANOVER TOWNSHIP, NJ - Mayor Thomas "Ace" Gallagher and Superintendent Justin Toomey invite Hanover Township 3rd, 4th and 5th graders to Kickin' It Together Kickball Game on Friday, December 6, 20244 at the Hanover Township Community Center.Time: 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM Registration via Community Pass by ...

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Princeton, NJ – Between Thanksgiving Day and Christmas, or even New Year’s, you can expect to hear a lot of events described as a holiday classic or holiday tradition. Some are more classic or traditional than other. The American Repertory Ballet’s The Nutcracker, on stage for five performances ...

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SPARTA, NJ – Sparta High School’s marching band program will be represented in the Macy’s Day Parade on Thanksgiving morning.  Sophomore Amanda Louie, co-captain of the Marching Spartan’s color guard successfully auditioned for the Macy’s band last spring, according to Sparta High School music ...

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RED BANK, NJ: The holiday season is in full swing, and Red Bank is the place to be! The Red Bank RiverCenter has planned a series of exciting events to bring the community together and spread holiday cheer. From dazzling lights to live music and family-friendly activities, there’s something for ...

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NEWARK, NJ — NJ TRANSIT and the New Jersey State Council on the Arts today announced the latest installment of The TRANSITional Art Project at the NJ TRANSIT Summit Rail Station. The TRANSITional Art Project is a partnership between the agencies that selects artists for temporary visual art ...

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Santa is ready to meet children, teens, and young adults with disabilities (and their siblings) for a sensory-friendly photo experience. This event offers a quiet setting for those needing extra time, no lines for less stress, making it a great alternative to visiting the mall. While waiting, ...

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MORRIS COUNTY, NJ - There is so much to be thankful for. Our wishes here at TAPinto is that you have a wonderful holiday week, spent doing exactly what it is that you love. If you spending the holiday week in town, here's what's happening!Wednesday November 27Exhibit- New Sculpture/New Jersey; ...

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MORRIS COUNTY, NJ - There is so much to be thankful for. Our wishes here at TAPinto is that you have a wonderful holiday week, spent doing exactly what it is that you love. If you spending the holiday week in town, here's what's happening!Wednesday November 27Exhibit- New Sculpture/New Jersey; ...

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SCOTCH PLAINS, NJ -- Pig Gig 9, held at the Italian American Club in Scotch Plains on Nov. 10, raised nearly $20,000 for The Fibrolamellar Cancer Foundation, according to event organizer, Scotch Plains resident, and professional musician Glenn Alexander.Fibrolamellar carcinoma (FLC) is a rare liver ...

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COCONUT CREEK, FL. — Once Thanksgiving festivities wind down in Coconut Creek, many residents will shift their focus from plates of turkey and stuffing to the sparkle of holiday traditions. The end-of-the-year season brings a wave of holiday light displays across our area.Here are some of the ...

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CORAL SPRINGS, FL. — As Coral Springs residents put down their forks and knives after having their fill of turkey and all the sides, attention for many turns to end-of-the-year traditions, including holiday light displays. Here are a few of the areas with light-up-the-holiday events and ...

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PARAMUS, NJ – Tickets to Bergen County’s Winter Wonderland presented by Bergen New Medical Center are on sale at www.BergenCountyWinterWonderland.com, which was announced by Bergen County Executive Jim Tedesco, the Board of Commissioners, and the County Parks Department.Van Saun County Park hosts ...

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NEW PROVIDENCE, NJ – The holiday spirit is alive and well in New Providence, as Centennial Park has been beautifully adorned with festive decorations, thanks to the generosity of local businesses and residents. The project was organized by the New Providence Beautification Committee, which worked ...

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JERSEY CITY, NJ- TAPinto Jersey City recently explored Liberty Science Center (LSC): After Dark, witnessing the much-hyped museum experience for adults only. The event takes place at LSC at 222 Jersey City Boulevard every Thursday from 6 to 10 p.m. for those ages 18 and over.Each event features a ...

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JERSEY CITY, NJ- The Mary McLeod Bethune Life Center recently hosted its annual Holiday Market. The second annual iteration of the market, sponsored by the Jersey City Economic Development Corporation and Dvora, gave residents the opportunity to shop from local vendors while fostering a sense of ...

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"To be or not to be...""Oh, that’s where that’s from!" EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ - Every three years, East Brunswick High School’s Drama Club selects a Shakespearean work for its fall production. This tradition stems from director Jeffrey Davis’s belief that Shakespeare provides invaluable training for ...

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NEWTON, NJ—The Culinary Institute of Sussex County Community College will be hosting a Holiday Cookie Decorating Event before the Holiday Parade.The event, which will take place on Saturday, November 30, will be from 8:30  until 10 a.m., which is when the Town of Newton Holiday Parade is set to ...

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EDISON, NJ - The ice skating rink at Roosevelt Park is open for the 2024–2025 winter season. The ice skating rink will be open to the public until March 30th, 2025.“Each winter, thousands of people swarm to the rink to experience outdoor ice skating right in their own backyard,” reads the county’s ...

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HACKENSACK, NJ - All it took was a conversation to get this community cornerstone in place. And now it's helping the city win awards.A building-sized mural at Main Street and Banta Place did arise from a conversation or two, but it was no accident that it was inspired by an artist, Lynn ...

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CUBA, NY — Six singer-songwriters recently took the stage at the Palmer Opera House, performing to an audience of 40. The evening event showcased both long-time performers and emerging artists. Each musician, sharing stories and inspirations behind their work, performed three songs. The first half ...

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Princeton, NJ – If you are one of the traditionalists who doesn’t want to rush the holiday season, then you might appreciate the Thanksgiving Day Walk sponsored by the Friends of Princeton Nursery Lands, who invite the public to meet up at 10 a.m. on Thanksgiving Day at the Mapleton Preserve, 145 ...

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DOYLESTOWN, PA—The Oscar Hammerstein Museum and Theatre Education Center recently received a gift in the form of two rocking chairs that used to sit on the front porch of Highland Farm when the Hammerstein family lived there.The chairs were a gift from Ted Chapin, the former President of the ...

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ASBURY PARK, NJ – The Asbury Park African-American Music Project (AP-AMP) will celebrate the holiday season with the “Holiday Turf Jam” on Tuesday, December 5, from 6:00 to 8:00 PM at the Asbury Park Library, located at 500 1st Avenue. This free event will feature live music, light refreshments, ...

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VERONA, NJ - Santa Claus is coming to Verona Township. The Verona Fire and Rescue Departments, along with Santa Claus, will be riding a fire truck around town handing out candy canes and dog treats starting at 10 a.m. on Sunday, December 15. The Verona Fire and Rescue Departments will also be ...

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