Arts & Entertainment Top Stories
By RICHARD K. REIN
November 7, 2024
Princeton, NJ – As you may have noticed, the black crepe has been out for the last few days. The hand-wringing following the November 5 election is noticeable. But some folks in town are beginning to call people back to action – to follow Kamala Harris’s advice to stop the hand-wringing and roll up ...
NUTLEY, NJ - It's a big weekend of live music at The Oakley Kitchen and Cocktails. Come for dinner, then stay for cocktails and live music. On Friday, The Hendersons perform from 7:30 p.m. to 10:30p.m. And on Smooth Jazz Saturday Evening Jazzilog performs from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m.
MAPLEWOOD & SOUTH ORANGE, NJ - On November 2nd and 3rd, artists all over South Orange and Maplewood showcased their work in local businesses, community centers, and their own homes as part of the 21st Annual Studio Tour SOMA. Following the arrows on lawn signs, a curious visitor might find ...
PARKLAND, FL- Parkland resident David Haley never expected to become an award-winning artist. Haley, who has been retired for four years, was a Healthcare Industry Executive for the first 40 years of his professional life.“The awards that are being given to my pieces in America and around the world ...
DOYLESTOWN, PA—A new series of musical events at the Tileworks kicks off tomorrow night with a concert featuring national and local musicians.The series, “A Night of Song,” will feature singer/songwriter Marty O’Reilly, who is currently touring the U.S., and Doylestown singer Yuri Gohen, who is ...
RED BANK, NJ - Holiday Express, the Monmouth County nonprofit that shares music and joy with children and adults often forgotten during the holidays, invites local residents to its Dec. 17 benefit concert at the iconic Count Basie Center in downtown Red Bank. Ticket purchases for the benefit show ...
MORRIS COUNTY, NJ - The weekend is here! What will you be doing this weekend? Here's what we found happening in and around townFriday November 8Exhibit- New Sculpture/New Jersey; Morris Museum; 11am - 5pmExhibit- The Language of Textiles: Mid-Centruy Oaxacan Embroidery and Weaving; Morris Museum; ...
MORRIS COUNTY, NJ - The weekend is here! What will you be doing this weekend? Here's what we found happening in and around townFriday November 8Exhibit- New Sculpture/New Jersey; Morris Museum; 11am - 5pmExhibit- The Language of Textiles: Mid-Centruy Oaxacan Embroidery and Weaving; Morris Museum; ...
FAIR LAWN, NJ - The 100th Anniversary is chugging along with more events scheduled through the end of November.Senior Centennial Celebration: November 12th; those 60+ are invited to celebrate Fair Lawn's 100th Anniversary at Fair Lawn Community Center, 1-4 p.m.Farms to Suburbs: November 18th at the ...
BASKING RIDGE, NJ – The Somerset County Park Commission will present their annual Festival of Trees display at the Environmental Education Center at Lord Stirling Park. This cherished Bernards Township tradition is made possible by volunteers from the community who each donate a themed display for ...
GLEN GARDNER, NJ - The Voorhees Music Program will be hosting the 14th annual Voorhees High School Music Association Winter Festival on Saturday, November 23, 2024, from 9 AM - 3 PM. Admission is FREE.This indoor festival, held at the high school, features more than 100 crafters and vendors ...
Nutley Little Theatre is excited to present the final weekend of Dracula, written by Liz Lochhead and directed by Heather Ferreira. Tickets available for: Thursday Nov. 7 at 8 p.m.Friday Nov 8 at 8 p.m.Saturday Nov 9 at 8 p.mSaturday Matinée at 2 p.m. A reinvisioning of the classic tale, with a ...
UNION, NJ - Before you feast on Thanksgiving, you can take a run or walk at Union's first Turkey Trot 2 Miler on Rahway Avenue.“With the success of Open Road, where we closed one of our streets for pedestrian activities so families could come out and enjoy time without vehicular traffic, we decided ...
DOYLESTOWN, PA—The group that is responsible for Doylestown’s Winterfest celebration is looking for a handful of volunteers to turn the town festive this weekend.Discover Doylestown needs volunteers to help put up wreaths and snowflake decorations this Saturday, Nov. 9, at 9 a.m. Volunteers will ...
WATCHUNG, NJ—The much-anticipated Scarecrow Stroll Contest has officially come to a close, and it was a spectacular event. This year’s contest showcased an incredible array of imaginative and whimsical scarecrows, making the stroll around Watchung Lake a delightful experience for all ...
BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ—The Wharton Performing Arts School (PAS) celebrated its second annual Fall Festival & Suzuki Halloween Playdown on October 25 with a record crowd of 250 families and friends of the community performing arts education center in attendance. Attendees, many in costume, enjoyed ...
BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ—The Wharton Performing Arts School (PAS) celebrated its second annual Fall Festival & Suzuki Halloween Playdown on October 25 with a record crowd of 250 families and friends of the community performing arts education center in attendance. Attendees, many in costume, enjoyed ...
ROXBURY, NJ - The award-winning Roxbury High School marching band is again the state champion.The win took place Nov. 3 as Marching Gaels capped an undefeated 2024 season with the New Jersey Marching Band Directors Association (NJMBDA). The Marching Gaels 2024 show is called “Rearrange.” Directed ...
VERONA, NJ - Verona Township has confirmed Verona’s 27th Annual Fair in the Square. The event will be held at the Verona Civic Center on Saturday, December 7 from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. Residents of all ages are welcome to attend. The event will feature holiday entertainment, merchant and food vendors, ...
FLEMINGTON, NJ - Touch-A-Truck Day was held Nov. 2 at Deer Path Park with more than 25 vehicles, including dump trucks, fire trucks, ambulances, police cars, military jeeps and more.
ROBBINSVILLE, NJ - The curtain will go up on the Robbinsville High School Raven Players’ Production of “Almost, Maine” November 14, 15, and 16.Set to take the stage at Robbinsville High School, the production of the play written by Tony and Grammy nominated-performer John Cariani, will feature a ...
The Madison High School Dramatic Dodgers will be presenting Steel Magnolias by Robert Harling on November 14, 15 and 16. Tickets can be purchased HEREThe production will take place at the Madison High School Auditorium.
The award-winning Morristown High School Theatre Program is proud to present their fall drama production, Shakespeare in Love, with four performances running November 22–24, 2024.Based on the award-winning, 1990’s film, Shakespeare in Love is a romantic comedy that tells a fictional tale of how a ...
KENILWORTH, NJ - Another successful Halloween season in the books for Kenilworth. The town celebrated the Halloween season with a variety of lively and family-friendly events which included Spooktacular, Carve It Out, the Harding Elementary School Halloween Parade, the annual House Decorating ...
NUTLEY, NJ - Nutley's biggest night out is less than three weeks away!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.
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ - The Friends of the Library are celebrating the musical legacy of the Beatles on Wednesday, November 13 at 7:30 pm with the program "Sir George Martin and the Beatles: An Abbey Road Medley." Join author Kenneth Womack for a special program devoted to the life and work of ...
CEDAR GROVE, NJ - The Cedar Grove Public Library announced that registration for the 2024 Family Gingerbread Contest is now available for Cedar Grove residents. Registration is open to residents of other towns starting on November 8. Registered families receive a gingerbread house kit from the ...
HELMETTA, NJ - The continued lack of rain and the statewide fire restrictions have forced the postponement of the borough's annual bonfire and hayrides once again. Helmetta Mayor Chris Slavicek has postponed the family-friendly event scheduled for Friday, November 8 for the second time. The popular ...
HOBOKEN, NJ - The Hoboken Historical Museum will hold a book launch for author Dr. Edwin Duroy on Sunday, November 10th at 4pm. Dr. Edwin Duroy was born in Bayamon, Puerto Rico, and moved to Hoboken as a child. During his time as a resident he witnessed the community’s transformation and the tragic ...
JERSEY CITY, NJ- The Hudson Pride Center recently brought ’Sexy Back’ with a Y2K Fashion Show featuring everything 2000s returning to the runway.The event was emceed by Lillian Bustle with music by DJ Skittlez and held at the Jersey City Theater Center at 165 Newark Avenue.Prior to walking the ...