Arts & Entertainment Top Stories

November 12, 2024

RAHWAY, NJ — On October 25, the Grover Cleveland School PTA hosted its second annual Spooktacular Movie Night, featuring the classic Halloween film, Beetlejuice. The event was a huge success, drawing a large crowd of students and their families.The free screening of Beetlejuice was held in the ...

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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 ...

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UNION, NJ - The Union Police Department will help spread some holiday cheer with “Buddy the Elf”.The Holiday Movie Matinée at AMC Mountainside 10 will be held on Saturday, Dec. 7.  Doors open at 9:45 a.m. and the show begins at 10:30.  AMC Mountainside 10 is located at 1021 Route 22 east.Attendees ...

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WATCHUNG, NJ - Watchung held its second annual Peace  Throughout the World event on Friday, with significantly better weather than last year! In a world that often feels divided, moments of unity and hope shone brightly, illuminating the paths toward peace. The Watchung Community invited residents ...

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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 ...

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CEDAR GROVE, NJ - Cedar Grove Recreation’s Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony is returning for a 58th year. Residents of all ages are invited to attend. The event will be held at Community Park on December 6 starting at 6 p.m. There are a variety of food and drink options available to attendees ...

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KENILWORTH, NJ - Please see the list of events hosted by the Kenilworth Public Library the week of Nov. 12 - Nov. 15. THIS WEEK AT THE LIBRARY....Tuesday, November 12:BOOGIE WOOGIE BABIES (10:30m - 11:00am)Ages: 0 - 4Interactive music and movement for babies and young children.Registration is ...

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JERSEY CITY, NJ- Casa Colombo will host its Italian Christmas Market on Sunday, November 17 from 2:30 to 5:30 p.m. at the Italian Educational and Cultural Center/ Casa Colombo at 580 Monmouth Street.The market is billed as offering attendees the chance to “step into the warmth of an Italian holiday ...

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JERSEY CITY, NJ- The Jersey City Theater Center will soon host the “Imagine Festival” from from November 15 to 22 at the theater at 339 Newark Avenue.According to the Jersey City Theater Center, the Imagine Festival is a series of art, music, and dance events dedicated to Grigory Gurevich, a ...

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RED BANK, NJ: The T. Thomas Fortune Cultural Center invites the community to observe Native American Heritage Day on Friday, November 29, with a meaningful program honoring the shared history of Monmouth County’s Native American and African American communities.The event features the premiere of a ...

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MONTCLAIR, NJ - Two fourth graders from Montclair’s Watchung School were among the Top 15 winners in the 2024 "My Essex County" 4th Grade Poster Contest. Their artwork, which celebrates Essex County’s history and natural beauty, is featured in the 2024-25 Essex County 15-month calendar.Avni ...

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WAYNE, NJ - If you have never visited the new Wayne Township Community Center - formerly the Wayne Township YMCA - here’s your chance to see inside, visit the 400+ seat theater, have some laughs, and help raise money for local charitable organizations.On Thursday, November 21st, from 7:30pm - ...

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BASKING RIDGE, NJ – Author, journalist and Basking Ridge resident Sanford Josephson has lived all over the United States and abroad, but it seems jazz music follows him wherever he goes. Josephson, now retired from his professional career in journalism and public relations, serves as Editor ...

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Princeton, NJ – Are we feeling better this week, Princeton? For those who are ready to jump back into matters of public policy, we have several events on the calendar.  On Tuesday, November 12, you can hear a panel put together by Princeton’s School of Public and International Affairs tackle ...

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MOUNTAINSIDE, NJ - The Mountainside Recreation Department invites residents to join them in making their holiday wreaths. The event will be held on November 25 at 4 p.m. in the Borough Hall Community Room. The event is open to residents of all ages. Children under 10 must be accompanied by an ...

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MORRISTOWN, NJ - Artistic director Maria Kowroski, the company of the New Jersey Ballet, the composition of well-known composers such as Chopin, with the choreographic works of Justin Peck, Jerome Robbins and Lauren Lovette, together culminated in the wonderful night of dance excerpts. Crafted ...

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VAUXHALL, NJ - Are you a baseball fan and love history? Are you perhaps a fan of Satchel Paige or the Kansas City Monarchs?The Vauxhall Branch Library is hosting a meeting with a presentation and discussion on the Negro League Baseball.  The event will be held on Monday, Dec. 9 at 6 p.m.  The ...

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SPOTSWOOD, NJ - Get a jump on the holiday shopping with the Immaculate Conception's annual Fall Festival and Craft Show on Saturday, November 30, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission and parking are free for this family-friendly event sponsored by the Rosary Alter Society. Holiday and handcrafted items ...

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HELMETTA, NJ - The borough is holding its annual holiday kids event on Saturday, December 7, from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at the Helmetta Community Center. This festive family-friendly event for children of all ages features crafts, a special guest and more. The cost to attend is $10. This year's ...

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KENILWORTH, NJ - Get excited because Santa Claus is coming to town!  On Saturday, Nov. 30, the former owner of Especially Yours Florist, Cindy Baker Southern, Dante Longhi, Certified Balloon Artist, designer, instructor and owner of Dream Factory Balloons, along with his wife Eliane Longhi, ...

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SUMMIT, NJ -- Lawton C. Johnson Summit Middle School will present The Lion, The Witch, and The Wardrobe on Friday and Saturday, November 22-23 in the LCJSMS Auditorium. This is a family-friendly show geared towards ages six and up.This dramatization of C.S. Lewis’ classic book recreates the magical ...

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BAYONNE, NJ - The Bayonne Urban Enterprise Zone will host and sponsor the City’s Tree Lighting Ceremony on Tuesday, November 26th.Set to begin at 5:30 p.m. the outdoor event will be held at Lance Corporal Stanley Kopcinski Park near 19th Street and Broadway.Those celebration will include ...

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NUTLEY, NJ - Confidential sources told us that Santa will visit Nutley a few times this season. In addition to the Nutley Chamber of Commerce Santa's arrival event on November 29 at 1 p.m., the big guy himself will be back in Nutley on Sunday Dec. 1 for the Nutley Fire Department 'Pancake ...

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JERSEY CITY, NJ- The Mary McLeod Bethune Life Center is hosting its Holiday Market this Friday, November 15, from 5:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. at 140 MLK Drive.The market aims to give residents the opportunities to “shop local, celebrate community, and spread local joy.”Sponsored by the Jersey City ...

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COCONUT CREEK, FL - This holiday season, Coconut Creek is helping residents go green by offering a holiday light recycling program. Residents are encouraged to bring old or unwanted string lights to two designated drop-off centers in the city. The collection bins will remain available throughout ...

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WATCHUNG, NJ - Watchung held its second annual Peace  Throughout the World event on Friday, with significantly better weather than last year! In a world that often feels divided, moments of unity and hope shone brightly, illuminating the paths toward peace. The Watchung Community invited residents ...

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MORRISTOWN, NJ - Artistic director Maria Kowroski, the company of the New Jersey Ballet, the composition of well-known composers such as Chopin, with the choreographic works of Justin Peck, Jerome Robbins and Lauren Lovette, together culminated in the wonderful night of dance excerpts. Crafted ...

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Congratulations and Best of Luck to our NHS Choir students who were selected for this year’s NJMEA All-State Mixed Ensemble. They will be performing in Atlantic City at the annual concert this evening and then at NJPAC on November 17.In the meantime, we celebrate and support the marching band and ...

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MORRISTOWN, NJ - Artistic director Maria Kowroski, the company of the New Jersey Ballet, the composition of well-known composers such as Chopin, with the choreographic works of Justin Peck, Jerome Robbins and Lauren Lovette, together culminated in the wonderful night of dance excerpts. Crafted ...

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WESTFIELD, NJ — Westfield Memorial Library welcomed its second artist in residence, Kiyanna Lawrence, Friday night with a “meet the artist” event.Lawrence’s residency will run through Jan. 31, 2025. She follows Jennifer Wilner.“This was an idea that came up in conversation with Darrin Owens, the ...

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