Arts & Entertainment Top Stories
By SANDY PERRY, COMMUNICATIONS, RARITAN HEADWATERS
November 5, 2024
BEDMINSTER TOWNSHIP, NJ – The days are getting shorter, but there’s still plenty of fun to be found in autumn’s early sunsets.The local community is invited to join Raritan Headwaters Association (RHA) on Sunday, Nov. 10, from 4 to 7 p.m., for the annual Lantern Walk at RHA’s Fairview Farm Wildlife ...
BERNARDSVILLE, NJ - The Bernardsville Centennial Committee and the Bernards High School Jazz Band invites community members and jazz enthusiasts to a special evening of classic big band music under the leadership of Band Director Stephen Taesler. The concert will take place on Friday, November 15 ...
KENILWORTH, NJ - Please see the list of events hosted by the Kenilworth Public Library the week of Nov. 5 - Nov. 8.THIS WEEK AT THE LIBRARY....Tuesday, November 5:LAP SIT (10:30am - 10:50am)Ages: 0 - 2PJ STORY TIME (6:30pm - 7:00pm)Ages: 3 & ...
UNION, NJ - The Union Municipal Band will be honoring veterans at their upcoming concert on Monday, Nov. 11.The concert will be held at Livingston School, 960 Midland Blvd. beginning at 7:30 p.m. The Union Municipal Band welcomes the entire community to this patriotic concert to show the ...
Princeton, NJ – So what’s all this anxiety about? It’s election day, yes, and at the end of the day some people will be happy and others will be unhappy. But it will be over. And we can get back to our lives and not have to worry about it for another four years. What could go wrong?Of course, none ...
NEWTON, NJ—After becoming the Division Champions last week for the first time in 24 years, the Newton High School’s girls cross-country team is headed into the state championships.The girls team placed fifth overall at the State Sectional Meet over the weekend with a total run time of 2:13:56 and ...
SPARTA, NJ – Sparta Lanes was taken over by children in costumes, enjoying Sparta orthodontist Dr. Harte’s annual Halloween party. The party included bowling, pizza, cotton candy, donuts, face painting and balloons created by Pixie Pop and door prizes. The over-sized Hershey bars were a popular ...
BLOOMFIELD, NJ-- For those of a certain age, the video arcade evokes memories of after-school hangouts, friendly competition and a more carefree time. While arcades have mostly vacated their former shopping mall spaces, Hometown Arcade hopes to bring the 8-bit social scene of the 1980s and ‘90s ...
CRANFORD, NJ – On November 15 and 16, theater fans can enjoy Clue, a tongue-in-cheek murder mystery guaranteed to have you dying of laughter. Directed by the high school’s theater teacher, Michael McQuade, the romp stars several CHS students. Adapted for the stage with a script by Sandy Rustin, ...
BUTLER, NJ - Butler Library will be hosting a workshop for writing letters to Santa. Join the library from November 25th until December 20th. The letter will be placed in the mailbox on the table in the children's area of the library.All children residing in Butler will receive a response from ...
FAIR LAWN, NJ - The big day is coming! The 100th Anniversary Gala is November 23 and tickets are going fast.Forms to register a table for the event are attached, along with a detailed invite for all those who want to celebrate in fashion.The 100th Anniversary Committee has been at work for a year ...
NEW JERSEY — Step aside “Happy Gilmore. Here comes “The Boss.”An upcoming movie about Bruce Springsteen’s early career means amateur actors from the Garden State have more shots to be paid “extras.”Manhattan-based Grant Wilfley Casting has announced calls for “1980s type” extras for an upcoming ...
NEW JERSEY — Step aside “Happy Gilmore. Here comes “The Boss.”An upcoming movie about Bruce Springsteen’s early career means amateur actors from the Garden State have more shots to be paid “extras.”Manhattan-based Grant Wilfley Casting has announced calls for “1980s type” extras for an upcoming ...
JERSEY CITY, NJ- Dia De Los Muertos celebrations in Jersey City culminated in Riverview-Fisk Park in the Heights on Sunday. The Mexican holiday celebrates a brief reunion between families and the souls of their deceased relatives including food, drinks, and festivities to welcome them back for the ...
HOBOKEN, NJ - Washington Street was flooded with creative costumes for the annual Ragamuffin Parade in celebration of Halloween.Families went to great lengths for their group costumes, with Tinkerbell and friends, Captain America and Ironman and Disney princesses filing down the street, ...
Nutley Little Theatre announces auditions for Chapter Two by Neil Simon, directed by Deshja DriggsAuditions:�Saturday, December 7th at 7:30 PM�Sunday, December 8th at 6:30 PM (callbacks) About the show: A successful writer mourning the recent loss of his beloved wife fears he will never love again ...
HACKENSACK, NJ - The library is celebrating its first art exhibit in 1939 with its “First Thursday Gallery Reception Featuring the Hackensack Art Club”.On Thursday, November 7 from 6:30-8 p.m., the Johnson Public Library is inviting the public to see its latest exhibit, enjoy some light ...
HACKENSACK, NJ - If you've ever seen Bob Ross paint on television, you know he captured a generation and interested them in the arts and in painting.Relax with Bob Ross's gentle style at the Johnson Public Library, 274 Main Street, on Wednesday, November 6 from 6:30-8:30 p.m.Follow along with an ...
JERSEY CITY, NJ- Nimbus Dance invites the public for an “intimate evening of dance” highlighting the “breadth and beauty of human connection” in “Songs of Us,” coming up on November 8 and 9.The shows begin at 8 p.m. at the Nimbus Arts Center at 329 Warren Street, including performances to the music ...
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ - The South Plainfield Public Library is celebrating Diwali, the Festival of Lights. One of India's biggest and most important celebrations, Diwali symbolizes the beginning of the Hindu New Year. Diwali, which focuses on the triumph of good over evil, is celebrated worldwide ...
NEWTON, NJ – Spring Street was filled with youngsters and families for the annual Halloween Parade. Escorted by a fire truck the costumed caravan to the parking lot on Trinity Street for a trunk or treat and costume contest.Emcee Deputy Mayor Helen Le Frois. Councilman provided color commentary as ...
LIVINGSTON, NJ — The Arts Council of Livingston (ACL) is holding a silent auction on Monday, Nov. 11, for the weather-resistant bench art recently showcased around town as part of the ACL's "Bench Project," which was created by Livingston High School (LHS) National Art Honor Society member Alexis ...
SHIP BOTTOM, NJ - This year's Ship Bottom Christmas Parade is back on Saturday, December 7th.This year's theme is “Holiday Hoedown.”The parade is kicking off at 1 p.m. along Long Beach Blvd. from 5th to 25th Street. The Borough of Ship Bottom and their volunteer Christmas Parade Committee also ...
SHIP BOTTOM, NJ - This year's Ship Bottom Christmas Parade is back on Saturday, December 7th.This year's theme is “Holiday Hoedown.”The parade is kicking off at 1 p.m. along Long Beach Blvd. from 5th to 25th Street. The Borough of Ship Bottom and their volunteer Christmas Parade Committee also ...
NUTLEY, NJ - As a young boy, Eric Šebek remembers renting tuxes for special events when his father, Christian Šebek, landed the role of Piangi in “The Phantom of the Opera” on Broadway, a run that included the show’s 25th anniversary at the Majestic Theatre. Eric didn’t fully understand the ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL - Four utility boxes along University Drive in Coral Springs could soon be transformed into works of art as part of a new proposal being considered by city officials. This initiative is part of the city's Public Art Program, which has long aimed to enhance the community with ...
LIVINGSTON, NJ — Livingston families are encouraged to send photos from their 2024 Halloween festivities to be included in an upcoming album on TAPinto Livingston. Whether you attended Livingston's Trunk or Treat or Haunted Walk events, dressed up for school, hosted a party or trick-or-treated ...
BEDMINSTER TOWNSHIP, NJ – The days are getting shorter, but there’s still plenty of fun to be found in autumn’s early sunsets.The local community is invited to join Raritan Headwaters Association (RHA) on Sunday, Nov. 10, from 4 to 7 p.m., for the annual Lantern Walk at RHA’s Fairview Farm Wildlife ...
BASKING RIDGE, NJ – The Bernards Township Library will feature “Django, Jazz, and Bluegrazz” on Sunday, November 10, 2024 from 2:00 to 3:00 PM. Experience an afternoon of live music including swing, jazz, blues, bluegrass, gypsy jazz with tunes from the 20s, 30s, 40s, 50s, 60s. Audience members ...
BRIDGEWATER, NJ - The Bridgewater-Raritan High School Theatre Arts Council held its Fall Theatre Soiree fundraiser Oct. 26.Members of the council performed different skits for those in attendance.