Arts & Entertainment Top Stories
By VICTORIA CARUSO
November 15, 2024
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ - Archith Raman of South Plainfield 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. Last month, Raman, who attends Edison Academy Magnet School, successfully ...
FANWOOD, NJ – The Friends of the Fanwood Memorial Library hosted a reception celebrating the work of 102-year-old artist and Fanwood resident Joe Schott on Thursday, Nov. 14.The WWII veteran's artwork has been on display since the new library first opened in September. Related: Brothers in Art: ...
FAIR LAWN, NJ — The Borough of Fair Lawn invites residents to join an insightful presentation, "Farms to Suburbs," on Monday, November 18, 2024, at 7 p.m. at the Community Center Theater. As part of Fair Lawn’s 100-Year Anniversary Celebration, this event will showcase the remarkable evolution of ...
BASKING RIDGE, NJ – The Center for Contemporary Art hosted the opening of their current exhibit, The Creative Women’s Showcase, on Friday, November 1. The event boasted two rooms brimming with creativity: one featuring an art exhibit and the other showcasing small businesses. The event was the ...
JERSEY CITY, NJ- Jersey City is hosting its annual Christmas Tree and Menorah Lighting on December 3 from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at the Stage Area on the Newark Avenue Pedestrian Mall.The event is billed as a night of family fun, featuring caroling, a bounce house, and more. There will also be gifts from ...
NEW PROVIDENCE, NJ — Get ready for an evening of laughter, suspense, and intrigue as the New Providence High School (NPHS) Drama Department brings its fall production, Deadline by Don Zolidis, to the stage this weekend. The highly anticipated murder mystery comedy opens tonight, with three ...
NEW PROVIDENCE, NJ — Get ready for an evening of laughter, suspense, and intrigue as the New Providence High School (NPHS) Drama Department brings its fall production, Deadline by Don Zolidis, to the stage this weekend. The highly anticipated murder mystery comedy opens tonight, with three ...
PEAPACK & GLADSTONE, NJ - In celebration of the 150th anniversary of the premiere of Verdi's Requiem, Music in the Somerset Hills (MISH) partner Opera Magnifico presents a beautiful evening of Verdi favorites from emerging artists with dramatic and exciting voices. The concert will feature ...
CLINTON TOWN, NJ – The beloved holiday tradition returns with the 7th Annual Winter Village at the Red Mill Museum, hosted by Marketspace Vendor Events (www.marketspacevendorevents.com). This year’s event will take place over two weekends: November 29 – December 1 and December 6 – 8, 2024, from ...
BASKING RIDGE, NJ - Farmstead Arts proudly showcases the incredible works of artists from The Arts Access Program at Matheny. The show, comprised of framed acrylic paintings and drawings, features more than 30 works from 30 different adult artists. Each piece in the exhibition is an inspiring ...
Lincroft, NJ - Get ready for an evening of holiday cheer with a twist of mystery as the Murder Mystery Co. brings The Most Wonderful Crime of the Year to Brookdale Community College’s Performing Arts Center. Join the festivities on Saturday, December 14, 2024, at 8 PM for a night filled with ...
Lincroft, NJ - Get ready for an evening of holiday cheer with a twist of mystery as the Murder Mystery Co. brings The Most Wonderful Crime of the Year to Brookdale Community College’s Performing Arts Center. Join the festivities on Saturday, December 14, 2024, at 8 PM for a night filled with ...
Lincroft, NJ - Get ready for an evening of holiday cheer with a twist of mystery as the Murder Mystery Co. brings The Most Wonderful Crime of the Year to Brookdale Community College’s Performing Arts Center. Join the festivities on Saturday, December 14, 2024, at 8 PM for a night filled with ...
MONTCLAIR, NJ — Montclair Center BID, Wellmont Theater, and Pharmacie Bar are bringing holiday cheer to Montclair with the annual Winter Wonderland on Small Business Saturday, November 30, from 12–4 p.m. Enjoy live performances from local artists, craft-making stations, festive character ...
Princeton, NJ -- “All art is a form of meditation, a looking inward to find the real you, the secret identity of the superhero in us all.” So says Patrick McDonnell, creator of the worldwide syndicated comic strip, MUTTS, a New York Times best-selling children’s book author (Me…Jane, a biography of ...
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ - Archith Raman of South Plainfield 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. Last month, Raman, who attends Edison Academy Magnet School, successfully ...
MORRIS COUNTY, NJ - See below for a list of fun things to do in and around the area:Friday November 15Le Bazar de Noel Holiday Market; Madison Community House 25 Cook Avenue in Madison; 10am - 7pmExhibit- New Sculpture/New Jersey; Morris Museum; 11am - 5pmExhibit- The Language of Textiles: ...
MORRIS COUNTY, NJ - See below for a list of fun things to do in and around the area:Friday November 15Le Bazar de Noel Holiday Market; Madison Community House 25 Cook Avenue in Madison; 10am - 7pmExhibit- New Sculpture/New Jersey; Morris Museum; 11am - 5pmExhibit- The Language of Textiles: ...
MORRIS COUNTY, NJ - See below for a list of fun things to do in and around the area:Friday November 15Le Bazar de Noel Holiday Market; Madison Community House 25 Cook Avenue in Madison; 10am - 7pmExhibit- New Sculpture/New Jersey; Morris Museum; 11am - 5pmExhibit- The Language of Textiles: ...
NEWTON, NJ—The Newton Medical Center Foundation is presenting the C. Edward McCrckaen Festival of Lights this weekend to usher in the holiday season. This year, the foundation has chosen George W Morville Jr. to be named as the 2024 Community Honoree of the event that ushers in the holiday ...
GLEN ROCK, NJ – The library is set to begin a planned roof replacement project on November 18, according to the interim director. “This important maintenance project will ensure the longevity of the library’s building and provide a safe and welcoming environment for the community for generations to ...
SOMERVILLE, NJ - Peter Mayer, singer, songwriter and former lead guitarist of Jimmy Buffet's Coral Reefer Band, will perform a Christmas concert of original and traditional holiday music with his “Stars & Promises” band at Somervile High School Friday, Dec. 13.A yuletide tradition, the concert ...
SOMERVILLE, NJ - Peter Mayer, singer, songwriter and former lead guitarist of Jimmy Buffet's Coral Reefer Band, will perform a Christmas concert of original and traditional holiday music with his “Stars & Promises” band at Somervile High School Friday, Dec. 13.A yuletide tradition, the concert ...
KENILWORTH, NJ - On Sunday, Dec. 8, Santa Claus will be making a very special visit to Planet Dance located at 604 Boulevard from 1 p.m.- 3:30 p.m.Participants will be able to meet Santa and take pictures along with entering a basket raffle for some exciting prizes. Please see the above flier for ...
BAYONNE, NJ - The Bayonne Department of Recreation’s Breakfast Club will make a visit to Activate in the American Dream Mall later this month.Activate is a game where you become the player in the world’s first active gaming facility. Jump, climb, problem-solve and laugh, as you and your friends ...
HANOVER TOWNSHIP, NJ - Hanover Township Mayor Thomas “Ace” Gallagher will present the first Mayors Wellness Committee Lifelong Achievement Award and Community Star Awards on Thursday, November 21, 2024, at the annual Volunteer Recognition Reception. In its third year, the Volunteer Recognition ...
WEST ORANGE, NJ -- Turtle Back Zoo has announced its Annual Essex County Holiday Lights Spectacular schedule. Admission is free but doesn't include admission to the zoo. Essex County Executive Joe DiVincenzo requested, "We are also encouraging our visitors to bring non-perishable food items, new ...
PARAMUS, NJ - Big Santa brought chilly Christmas weather and holiday spirit to the 7th Annual Westfield Garden State Plaza over the weekend on November 9 where there was plenty of hustle and bustle with early holiday shoppers filling the parking lot waiting to get a glimpse of North Pole Santa as ...
HAWTHORNE, NJ - The Towncast, Hawthorne's entertainment hub, has several events this holiday season to appeal to your giving, joyous spirit…or at least get you there!This Thanksgiving, the Towncast is reaching out to all communities, encouraging them to share pictures of things for which they are ...
Do you remember what being a kid felt like?Do you remember those dreams you had that seemed just within reach? The sheer joy of sharing secrets with your friends? Your first crush? Even the exhilaration of chasing fireflies as night fell? I remember my childhood. It’s funny that I even get to say ...