Arts & Entertainment Top Stories
By RAE WATTS
November 17, 2024
BASKING RIDGE, NJ – The Northeast Feltmakers Guild’s “Ribbon of Highway” exhibit is on display at the Environmental Education Center at Lord Stirling Park now through November 23. The building is open between the hours of 9:00 AM until 5:00 PM for public viewing. The guild is a group of felt ...
FLEMINGTON, NJ - The Hunterdon County Library is holding its annual Gingerbread Competition. Do you think you have the best gingerbread house skills? Register by November 23rd to show off your skills and win fun prizes this holiday season. Gingerbread house drop-off is December 7th and 8th. For ...
COCONUT CREEK, FL – Promenade at Coconut Creek will come alive next weekend with art, handcrafted goods, and live entertainment as it hosts Arts & Crafts Festival. Taking place on Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 23 and 24 from 10-5 pm, this family-friendly event is free to attend at 4467 Lyons ...
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ — Teenager Archith Raman has a few more months before completing high school, but the 18-year-old South Plainfield resident can now cross 'breaking a Guinness World Record’ off his to-do list. Raman, who attends Edison Academy Magnet School, successfully typed the ...
Princeton, NJ – We sometimes think of Monday as the day that creates a virtual three-day weekend, even if in fact most of us have to get back to work on Monday. This Monday, November 18, is what we would call a serious day on our arts and entertainment calendar. There are three events that people ...
OAK RIDGE, NJ – While New Jersey is enduring an historic drought, the moonscape of the empty reservoir visible from Route 23 is primarily due to the Newark Watershed lowering the water level to perform maintenance on the dam and gatehouse located off Oak Ridge Road, watershed officials ...
OAK RIDGE, NJ – While New Jersey is enduring an historic drought, the moonscape of the empty reservoir visible from Route 23 is primarily due to the Newark Watershed lowering the water level to perform maintenance on the dam and gatehouse located off Oak Ridge Road, watershed officials ...
HAWTHORNE, NJ - It's time for Santa! He works very hard from mid November on, so make your plans to see him. Fortunately for Hawthornites, he comes directly to you!Get ready for the 39th Annual Santa Parade, scheduled for Friday, December 6. The parade steps off at 6 p.m. at Vreeland Avenue. The ...
KENILWORTH, NJ - Please see the following message from the Recreation Department regarding the 2024 Christmas Tree Decorating Contest. Calling all Kenilworth Residents and Kenilworth Business Owners…. It’s time for some Christmas Tree Decorating Type Fun. . . Kenilworth Rec is Partnering up with ...
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ – Get ready to ditch the sugar and embrace sustainability in the most creative way possible! Free Bridge Realty is hosting a unique “Lo-Carb” Gingerbread House Contest that puts a twist on the traditional holiday pastime by using upcycled cardboard instead of sugary sweets.With ...
RIDGEWOOD, NJ - Join Ant on an exciting fall adventure as he faces a big problem and works hard to find a solution. Written by distinguished children’s author Julia Zheng, this engaging bedtime story is perfect for children ages 4-8, teaching valuable lessons with warmth and humor.A Story Walk® is ...
UNION, NJ – Union’s Got Talent, and it will be on display Sunday night when contestants take to the stage to showcase their special skills.Twenty acts will be showcased beginning at 4:00 at Kawameeh Middle School, 470 David Terrace. Tickets are still available and can be purchased HERE. Union's ...
WESTFIELD, NJ — A classic tale of a ragtag group of friends banding together to protect their cherished hometown from greedy businessmen will be presented as Westfield High School’s first theater production of the 2024-25 academic year. Eccentric Countess Aurelia and her quirky friends unite to ...
GLEN GARDNER, NJ - The Spruce Run Memorial VFW Post 5119 hosts Bingo on the second Thursday of every month. The next Bingo night will be held on Thursday, November 14th at the Spruce Run Memorial VFW, 179 Main Street, Glen Gardner.Doors open 5:30 PM, and Bingo starts at 7 PM. Cash prizes! Please ...
CRANFORD, NJ - Armand Assante, the Emmy Award-winning star of Gotti, was at the Cranford Theater on Thursday for an intimate conversation and screening of his movie, hosted by the Garden State Film Festival (GSFF).Assante opened the conversation by explaining what watching the movie on the big ...
BASKING RIDGE, NJ – Basking Ridge artist Meeta Garg was working in a corporate job when she started painting as a hobby. Garg began taking small art courses in London and found “my passion became my career.” When asked what inspired her to make such a big change, she described her mother as “a ...
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ - The East Brunswick High School Drama Club presents their Fall Production of "Save Hamlet!" at the Joseph Sweeney Auditorium, East Brunswick High School on Friday, November 22nd and Saturday, November 23rd, 7 PM and Sunday, November 24th, 3 PM. Tickets-Adults: $15, ...
NEW PROVIDENCE, NJ — The holiday season in New Providence is set to sparkle with the annual “Night of 1000 Stars” community tree lighting ceremony, scheduled for Friday, December 6, at 7:00 PM. The event will take place outdoors at Centennial Park, located at Springfield Avenue and Academy Street.
JERSEY CITY, NJ- The “WAR peace” exhibition at Gallery 14C has been extended from its original early January end date until March 23, 2025. The gallery is open from 1 to 4 p.m. at 157A 1st Street on the second floor.The exhibit features the work of: Hadiah Afshani, Bassim Al Shaker, Rachel Fawn ...
BUTLER, NJ - Santa will be visiting Butler Library on Thursday, December 5th. The Butler High School Band will provide musical entertainment for the audience in the Court Room. Music will begin at 5:30 PM and Santa will arrive close to 6 PM. Registration is not necessary.
TETERBORO, NJ - Area residents will see military aircraft activity out of Teterboro Airport as part of the New York Jets football game at MetLife Stadium on Sunday.This Sunday, November 17th, two F-18 jets will be conducting a flyover of MetLife Stadium for the New York Jets game. The flyover ...
Bloomfield held its annual Veteran’s Day celebration, recognizing both local and national military veterans for their service and sacrifice in defending the United States of America.Following a parade up Franklin Avenue to the Town Green, a ceremony was held featuring Township and Essex County ...
MONTVILLE, NJ - The Montville Township Public Library is holding many events and programs for kids through the month of December. Programs are in person unless otherwise noted and registration is required for most programs.A summary of programs and events is provided below. Further information and ...
HAMILTON, NJ - If you’re still not in the holiday spirit by the first weekend of December, Hamilton Township’s Winter Wonderland will get you where you need to be!Families visiting Kuser Park will enjoy the Candyland theme with enchanting lights, holiday-themed rides, and fun activities including ...
SOUTH BRUNSWICK, NJ - The township will host their 22nd annual holiday lighting celebration at Dayton Presbyterian Church, 362 Georges Road, on Sunday, December 1, from 3:30 PM to 5:30 PM. This event is free and open to the public. Participants are asked to bring a non-perishable food donation for ...
WOODBRIDGE, NJ — Reading is fun and it's fundamental. To celebrate that, Woodbridge will host the Central Jersey Book Festival from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 16, at the Ross Street School. This free festival is sponsored by the Woodbridge Public Library, the Woodbridge Metro Area Chamber ...
WOODBRIDGE, NJ — Reading is fun and it's fundamental. To celebrate that, Woodbridge will host the Central Jersey Book Festival from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 16, at the Ross Street School. This free festival is sponsored by the Woodbridge Public Library, the Woodbridge Metro Area Chamber ...
WOODBRIDGE, NJ — Reading is fun and it's fundamental.To celebrate that, Woodbridge will host the Central Jersey Book Festival from 11 am to 5 pm on Saturday, Nov. 16th, at the Ross Street School. This free festival is sponsored by the Woodbridge Public Library, the Woodbridge Metro Area Chamber of ...
NEW PROVIDENCE, NJ — The annual New Providence Holiday Walk is set to kick off the holiday season on Friday, November 29, bringing festive cheer, music, and a brand-new drone light show to the heart of downtown New Providence. This much-anticipated community event, presented by New Providence ...
NEW PROVIDENCE, NJ — The annual New Providence Holiday Walk is set to kick off the holiday season on Friday, November 29, bringing festive cheer, music, and a brand-new drone light show to the heart of downtown New Providence. This much-anticipated community event, presented by New Providence ...