Arts & Entertainment Top Stories

March 14, 2026

KINNELON, NJ — Students at Kinnelon High School are inviting local seniors to a special evening of music, food, and fun during the school’s 2026 Intergenerational Prom, scheduled for Thursday, April 23, from 3:30 to 6:00 p.m.The free event will take place at the high school and is designed to bring ...

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ELIZABETH, NJ — Wharton Arts, a New Jersey non-profit dedicated to arts education, invites residents to experience the joy of music at Wharton Arts Day 2026, a free afternoon of interactive musical activities and live performances on Sunday, March 22, from 1:30–5:30 p.m. at The Mills at Jersey ...

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WEST ORANGE, NJ — The 73rd Annual West Orange St. Patrick’s Day Parade will be Sunday, March 15.The parade steps off at 12:15 p.m., rain or shine, from the corner of Mt. Pleasant Avenue and Main Street and continues along Main Street through downtown West Orange.The West Orange St. Patrick’s Day ...

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SPRINGFIELD, NJ — The Jonathan Dayton High School Theatre presents '9 to 5, the Musical' next week.Last year's productions ("12 Angry Jurors" and "The Addams Family") advanced to New Jersey's State Teen Arts and received numerous Foxy Nominations through NJ's Theater Night Awards.  The production's ...

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ORANGE, NJ — Two North Jersey institutions—one from the hardwood, one from Hip Hop's biggest stages—brought their collaborative sneaker release home to Essex County on Saturday for a high-energy event at Magic Sneaker.Naughty By Nature members Vin Rock and DJ Kay Gee made a personal appearance at ...

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UNION, NJ – Union’s annual Easter Egg Hunt is set for Saturday, March 28 at Rabkin Turf Field.“We’re excited to bring the Union Recreation Easter Egg Hunt back for another year,” said Robert Cowper, Superintendent of Recreation.  “This event has become a well-loved annual tradition that allows ...

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SCOTCH PLAINS/FANWOOD, NJ – Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School Repertory Theatre took on the Broadway classic Guys and Dolls, a musical comedy set in 1950s Times Square. The story focuses on gambler Nathan Detroit's struggle to find a location for his illegal craps game and the pressure his fiancée ...

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 BRANCHBURG, NJ =New Jersey has become an unexpected epicenter of the film industry, with a deep well of local talent and camera-ready landscapes that have contributed to the increase in film productions throughout the Garden State. Somerset County’s central location and wealth of resources make it ...

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 BRANCHBURG, NJ =New Jersey has become an unexpected epicenter of the film industry, with a deep well of local talent and camera-ready landscapes that have contributed to the increase in film productions throughout the Garden State. Somerset County’s central location and wealth of resources make it ...

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MELBOURNE, FL – Brevard Zoo in Melbourne will host Illumi-Nature, a nighttime event featuring over 1,000 illuminated sculptures, from March 13 to May 10. The event, designed to provide "a magical experience," will run daily from 7 p.m. -10 p.m. through March 29 and on select Thursdays through ...

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FREEHOLD, NJ – Monmouth County officials announced that the historical documentary “Monmouth County at War: Rebels, Raiders, and Revolution” will premiere at the Garden State Film Festival on March 26, 2026, at 1:30 p.m. The screening will take place at Asbury Lanes, located at 209 4th Avenue in ...

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 LONG BRANCH, NJ — Residents looking for a creative way to celebrate Women’s History Month are invited to an evening of art and community at the Long Branch Arts & Cultural Center.The center will host a Collage Workshop on Monday, March 23, from 5 to 7:30 p.m., offering participants the chance ...

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TOTOWA, NJ — Murph’s Tavern is preparing for several days of live entertainment and traditional Irish fare leading up to St. Patrick’s Day, with performances from local bands, DJs, and bagpipers, the pub announced.The Totowa Irish pub, located at 375 Union Boulevard, released its St. Paddy’s ...

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UNION, NJ – The 29th Annual Union County St. Patrick’s Day Parade will step off Saturday afternoon, bringing thousands of spectators and several road closures to the streets of Union.The parade will begin at 1 p.m. on Morris and Commerce Avenues. It will proceed easterly on Morris Ave, turning ...

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SUMMIT – It's been just over two years since Jenine Lavin founded Mix & Mahj Association of Summit and one thing is perfectly clear: the craze around the game has not died down. If anything, the popularity of strategy game has only grown.Since forming Mix & Mahj in 2024, Lavin has used the ...

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UNION, NJ – The 29th Annual Union County St. Patrick’s Day Parade will step off Saturday afternoon, bringing thousands of spectators and several road closures to the streets of Union.The parade will begin at 1 p.m. on Morris and Commerce Avenues. It will proceed easterly on Morris Ave, turning ...

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UNION, NJ – The 29th Annual Union County St. Patrick’s Day Parade will step off Saturday afternoon, bringing thousands of spectators and several road closures to the streets of Union.The parade will begin at 1 p.m. on Morris and Commerce Avenues. It will proceed easterly on Morris Ave, turning ...

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MOUNT LAUREL, NJ — End your weekend by enjoying a foreign film matinée at the Mount Laurel Library.  The Library will be hosting a screening of the Australian film “Strictly Ballroom” on Sunday, March 15 at 1PM as part of its Foreign Films series. The 1992 attention-getting debut from director Baz ...

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NUtLEY, NJ - We're kicking off the weekend with a BANG! Tonight Garret Mountain Boys are back at the Oakley. The fun begins at 7. 

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CORAL SPRINGS, FL – Families in Coral Springs can splash into the spring break season as Cypress Water Park opens for recreational swimming and play just as students get a week off of school.The pool opens Saturday, March 14, ahead of Broward County Public Schools’ Spring Break, which runs from ...

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UNION, NJ – The 29th Annual Union County St. Patrick’s Day Parade will step off Saturday afternoon, bringing thousands of spectators and several road closures to the streets of Union.The parade will begin at 1 p.m. on Morris and Commerce Avenues. It will proceed easterly on Morris Ave, turning ...

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MOUNTAINSIDE, NJ — If laughter really is the best medicine, the Rotary Club of Mountainside may have just prescribed the perfect cure for our cabin fever this long winter.On Saturday, March 28, the club is turning the Mountainside Elks Lodge #1585 into a comedy club for one night only with its ...

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UNION, NJ – The 29th Annual Union County St. Patrick’s Day Parade will step off Saturday afternoon, bringing thousands of spectators and several road closures to the streets of Union.The parade will begin at 1 p.m. on Morris and Commerce Avenues. It will proceed easterly on Morris Ave, turning ...

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FREEHOLD, NJ – Monmouth County officials announced that the historical documentary “Monmouth County at War: Rebels, Raiders, and Revolution” will premiere at the Garden State Film Festival on March 26, 2026, at 1:30 p.m. The screening will take place at Asbury Lanes, located at 209 4th Avenue in ...

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CRANFORD, NJ - Film crews returned to Downtown Cranford today as production began on a new feature film starring Marisa Tomei and Rachel Zegler. The movie, She Gets It from Me, was first announced by Variety last year and officially began production on February 26. Portions of the comedy-drama are ...

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MORRIS COUNTY, NJ - The weekend ahead offers a wide range of activities for residents and visitors, from live music and theater performances to history programs, markets and one of the region’s most anticipated annual celebrations. The Morris County St. Patrick’s Day Parade, returning to South ...

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It was Spring driving and dining weather earlier this week as visitors flocked to downtown Red Bank in their convertibles and restaurants opened their windows and doors.  The weather has since taken a less pleasant turn but we're looking forward to warmer days ahead. While many downtown businesses ...

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Somerset County, NJ — Two Somerset County Park Commission programs have been recognized with statewide honors from the New Jersey Recreation and Park Association during the organization’s annual awards dinner held in Atlantic City.The awards were presented to the Somerset County Park Commission for ...

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EAST ORANGE, NJ — The Cicely L. Tyson Community School of Performing and Fine Arts brought the spirit of Black History Month to life with its 11th Annual Black History Month Production, a high-energy tribute to legendary R&B group New Edition that showcased the extraordinary talents of students ...

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Rehearsals for TRUE WEST are underway! You don’t want to miss this Sam Shepard piece, directed by John Fraissinet!Tickets are on sale at Cur8.com.Photo by Director John FraissinetPictured from left to right: Dalton Gorden as Lee, Joe Paul as Saul and Nick Westemeyer as Austin.

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