Arts & Entertainment Top Stories

November 25, 2024

FREEHOLD, NJ – Monmouth County Clerk Christine Giordano Hanlon announced the winners of the 2024 High School Photography Contest conducted in conjunction with the County Clerk’s successful 29th annual Archives and History Day.“This year’s winning photographs provide a glimpse into life here in ...

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BRANCHBURG, NJ – If you are looking to view some exciting holiday lights this season, try a new take on the tradition by visiting the Raritan Valley Community College Planetarium in Branchburg. The Planetarium’s upcoming holiday programs include:The Alien Who Stole Christmas, Saturdays, December 7, ...

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TRENTON, NJ — Gov. Phil Murphy and First Lady Tammy Murphy are inviting New Jersey residents to visit Drumthwacket during the holidays.“This beautiful property, appropriately known as the People's House, is a historical and cultural treasure that becomes even more remarkable at this time of year,” ...

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UNION, NJ - Union will once again be getting into the holiday spirit with the annual Winter Wonderland and Holiday Village at Biertuempfel Park.Holiday festivities planned for December 6 and 7 include live performances, Santa's Workshop, a beer garden, food trucks, unique vendors, and more. Other ...

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FREEHOLD, NJ – Monmouth County Clerk Christine Giordano Hanlon announced the winners of the 2024 High School Photography Contest conducted in conjunction with the County Clerk’s successful 29th annual Archives and History Day.“This year’s winning photographs provide a glimpse into life here in ...

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FREEHOLD, NJ – Monmouth County Clerk Christine Giordano Hanlon announced the winners of the 2024 High School Photography Contest conducted in conjunction with the County Clerk’s successful 29th annual Archives and History Day.“This year’s winning photographs provide a glimpse into life here in ...

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FREEHOLD, NJ – Monmouth County Clerk Christine Giordano Hanlon announced the winners of the 2024 High School Photography Contest conducted in conjunction with the County Clerk’s successful 29th annual Archives and History Day.“This year’s winning photographs provide a glimpse into life here in ...

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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 ...

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NEWTON, NJ—All over the Town of Newton during the month of December, Santa might be spotted having breakfast. On the morning of Saturday, December 7, at 8:30 a.m. Applebees of Newton is hosting a Breakfast with Santa. Reservations are required and can be made by calling 973-940-3003.Also, on the ...

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 Lincroft, NJ — Brookdale Community College’s Performing Arts Center is excited to announce Digging The Whole, a family-friendly play running on December 5, 6, 7, and 8 at 11:00 a.m., with additional performances on December 7 and 8 at 2:00 p.m. This unique production will take place in the Black ...

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MONTCLAIR, NJ - Luna Stage will host a free reading of “The Ground on Which We Stand” (abridged) on Monday, November 25, at 7 PM. The play, inspired by the James Howe House—the first home owned by a formerly enslaved person in Montclair—highlights a critical part of local history. Abridged by TyLie ...

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MONTCLAIR, NJ - Northeast Holds Global Festival, says school district officials.According to school officials, Northeast Elementary School, Montclair’s global studies magnet, recently celebrated its annual Global Fall Festival. The festival brought together hundreds of families for a cultural ...

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PASSAIC COUNTY, NJ - –Colonial Christmas is coming back to Dey Mansion Washington’s Headquarters in Wayne. The opening event will be held on Thursday, December 12th from 6:00-9:00pm, with festivities running through January 5, 2025. For the first time since 2019, the Passaic County Board of County ...

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ROXBURY, NJ - Online advance registration is underway for photos with Santa at this year's Roxbury Township Home for the Holidays festival and priority will be given to those who sign up early, said the event organizers.Photos will take place Dec. 7, from 11:15 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the “Santa Land” ...

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PASSAIC COUNTY, NJ - –Colonial Christmas is coming back to Dey Mansion Washington’s Headquarters in Wayne. The opening event will be held on Thursday, December 12th from 6:00-9:00pm, with festivities running through January 5, 2025. For the first time since 2019, the Passaic County Board of County ...

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NEW PROVIDENCE, N.J. – The DeCorso Community Center buzzed with excitement earlier this month when Spring Grove Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center hosted a lively bingo event for local seniors. A favorite among residents, the event provided an afternoon of friendly competition, socializing, and ...

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PASSAIC COUNTY, NJ - –Colonial Christmas is coming back to Dey Mansion Washington’s Headquarters in Wayne. The opening event will be held on Thursday, December 12th from 6:00-9:00pm, with festivities running through January 5, 2025. For the first time since 2019, the Passaic County Board of County ...

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GLEN ROCK, NJ - It might be “Wicked” but it's certainly a lot of fun!Join the Glen Rock Neighborhood Network for its last event of 2024 - a Movie Matinee! The group has arranged for an exclusive presentation of “Wicked” on Thursday, December 5, 2 p.m. at the Hawthorne Theater. Admission will cost ...

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BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ - The Berkeley Heights YMCA’s annual Diwali celebration is now a fixture of diversity and celebration in the community.  Diwali or “Festival of Lights” is the largest Indian religious festival and is celebrated across the globe. The term Diwali originates from the Sanskrit word ...

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PASSAIC COUNTY, NJ - –Colonial Christmas is coming back to Dey Mansion Washington’s Headquarters in Wayne. The opening event will be held on Thursday, December 12th from 6:00-9:00pm, with festivities running through January 5, 2025. For the first time since 2019, the Passaic County Board of County ...

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KENILWORTH, NJ - Did you miss this past week's top stories? Catch up on what you missed in the links below. The top ten are posted by the page views of the week according to Google Analytics.Kenilworth's Michigan Deli Owners Open New Trattoria & Pizzeria in MountainsidePhotos: Kenilworth's ...

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PASSAIC COUNTY, NJ - –Colonial Christmas is coming back to Dey Mansion Washington’s Headquarters in Wayne. The opening event will be held on Thursday, December 12th from 6:00-9:00pm, with festivities running through January 5, 2025. For the first time since 2019, the Passaic County Board of County ...

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PASSAIC COUNTY, NJ - –Colonial Christmas is coming back to Dey Mansion Washington’s Headquarters in Wayne. The opening event will be held on Thursday, December 12th from 6:00-9:00pm, with festivities running through January 5, 2025. For the first time since 2019, the Passaic County Board of County ...

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BASKING RIDGE, NJ – There are lots of options for ringing in the season at a holiday concert in Basking Ridge this December. Check out these live performances of holiday music to get you into the spirit. The Ridge High School A Cappella Choir will be caroling around Bernards Township this season.

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BRIDGEWATER, NJ - He was doing a podcast to tell the story of the world’s largest epic poem of India, when he got the attention of a renowned publisher – and so Bridgewater resident Sudipta Bhawmik published a book to spread the story to an even larger audience.“The podcast, ‘The Stories of ...

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BASKING RIDGE, NJ – There are lots of options for ringing in the season at a holiday concert in Basking Ridge this December. Check out these live performances of holiday music to get you into the spirit. The Ridge High School A Cappella Choir will be caroling around Bernards Township this season.

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MERCER COUNTY, NJ -  The Mercer County Library System’s 2024-25 Winter Reading Program will run from December 16, 2024 and through January 25, 2025, officials have announced.“As the weather gets colder there’s no better time to curl up with a good book,” said  County Executive Dan Benson. “We’re ...

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TOTOWA, NJ - The Totowa Library Mandolin Orchestra recently wowed a packed audience in the Totowa Council Chambers with a performance that struck all the right chords. Over 100 attendees filled the venue to enjoy the orchestra’s renditions of beloved popular songs, creating an unforgettable evening ...

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PHILLIPSBURG, NJ - Phillipsburg High School will be hosting a special edition of the P’burg Comic Con Holiday Shop on Saturday, November 30, 2024.From 11am to 3pm, guests can visit the high school and pick up holiday gifts and decorations all in one spot. Comic-Con vendors will feature thousands of ...

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NUTLEY, NJ - Nutley's biggest night this Wednesday!The Struggle will be performing at the Oakley  Kitchen and Cocktails on Thanksgiving Eve, Wednesday, November 27 at 8 p.m.Save the date, set a reminder on your calendar, and get ready for a great night in town.   

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