Arts & Entertainment Top Stories

October 29, 2024

MAHOPAC, N.Y.—Mahopac Library’s November calendar kicks off with an author event, followed by an art series, a movie screening, and more. For more information about the events below and to see what else is on the calendar, visit mahopaclibrary.org/events.Friday, Nov. 1, 4:30 p.m.: Author Event with ...

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RAHWAY, NJ — On October 25, Rahway officially unveiled its latest public art mural, highlighting innovators with connections to the city, on board an NJ TRANSIT train attended by local dignitaries. Mayor Raymond A. Giacobbe and Rahway City Council were joined by Assemblywoman Linda Carter (LD22) as ...

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DOYLESTOWN, PA—The big draw for Pumpkinfest, a traditional way to enjoy fall for many residents for the last 30 years, is the array of elaborately carved art made from pumpkins. But this year’s festival also put a spotlight on another group: young people.The bands playing on the stage, for example, ...

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PHILLIPSBURG, NJ — As the ongoing drought and outdoor fire restrictions persist across Warren County and across New Jersey, Phillipsburg Superintendent, Dr. Greg Troxell has confirmed that alternative arrangements are being put in place for the community's much-anticipated annual pep rally ahead of ...

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HOBOKEN, NJ - The annual Hoboken Artists' Studio Tour is set for Sunday, Nov. 3, from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. The free, self-guided walking tour, hosted in partnership with Neumann Artists Inc., will showcase over 35 local galleries, artists' studios, murals, and group exhibitions, featuring artwork by ...

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BLOOMFIELD, NJ-- The Bloomfield Public Library has plenty of activities planned to keep you and your family busy in November!The Bloomfield Public Library will be closed on Monday, November 11th (Veterans Day). They will be closing at 3pm on Wednesday, November 27th (Thanksgiving Eve) and will also ...

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PARAMUS, NJ - The 7th annual Big Santa event at the Garden State Plaza will feature Real Housewives of NJ star Melissa Gorga and multiple platinum-selling singer-songwriter David Archuleta on November 9.Located at the Nordstrom entrance, the Big Santa lighting kicks-off the holiday season from 5 to ...

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PARAMUS, NJ - The 7th annual Big Santa event at the Garden State Plaza will feature Real Housewives of NJ star Melissa Gorga and multiple platinum-selling singer-songwriter David Archuleta on November 9.Located at the Nordstrom entrance, the Big Santa lighting kicks-off the holiday season from 5 to ...

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PARAMUS, NJ - The 7th annual Big Santa event at the Garden State Plaza will feature Real Housewives of NJ star Melissa Gorga and multiple platinum-selling singer-songwriter David Archuleta on November 9.Located at the Nordstrom entrance, the Big Santa lighting kicks-off the holiday season from 5 to ...

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NEW PROVIDENCE, NJ - The New Providence Street Fair, hosted by New Providence Business (New Prov Biz), drew large crowds and an abundance of local spirit on Sunday. The New Prov Biz leadership team expressed deep gratitude for the community's enthusiastic participation, noting that “Your ...

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“Sign Your Name Here” by Carol LynnPhoto courtesy of  Somerset CountyBASKING RIDGE, NJ – It is clear that talent abounds in Somerset County. Ten seniors from the county were named as winners in the State Senior Citizen Art Show, including Basking Ridge Resident Carol Lynn who took Second Place for ...

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GLEN GARDNER, NJ - Trick or Treat in Glen Gardner will be held on October 31, 2024 from 6 PM - 8 PM. The Glen Gardner's Women's Club will be collecting the following items for the Hunterdon Food Pantry during Trick or Treating:KETCHUP, MUSTARD, MAYO, BBQ SAUCE, CRACKERS, CANNED SWEET POTATOES, ...

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BASKING RIDGE, NJ -NYC-based actor Michael Notardonato, soon to be featured in a new Netflix series, will star in American Theater Group’s (ATG), endearing play My Italy Story by NJ playwright Joseph Gallo November 1-3, 2024 at the Sieminski Theater in Basking Ridge. Theater goers can look forward ...

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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 ...

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BAYONNE, NJ - For those families with younger children that missed the Bayonne Halloween Parade, or want to celebrate again, the Bayonne Public Library will be holding a Halloween Party for children aged 5 and younger in the Children’s Room on Wednesday, October 30th, at 10:15 a.m.The celebration ...

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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 ...

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BAYONNE, NJ - Children and their families gathered about an hour prior to the scheduled start of Bayonne’s Halloween Parade down Broadway on Saturday.Sponsored by the Bayonne Division of Recreation the annual event started on 25th Street with a parade of toddlers and family members going down to ...

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Princeton, NJ – It’s Halloween week, so we can offer some of the events we all expect at this time of year. And then there are the other events that none of us could have imagined. Check out the listings below:Tuesday, October 294 to 6 p.m.: Trunk or Treat, Princeton Municipal Building Parking Lot, ...

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SHIP BOTTOM - Hotel LBI is hosting its annual New Year's Eve Party. The special theme is  Masquerade Ball.   Buy your tickets and call to book to attend this annual Hotel LBI New Year’s Eve Party. Call to book: 609-991-8004  

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SHIP BOTTOM - Hotel LBI is hosting its annual New Year's Eve Party. The special theme is  Masquerade Ball.   Buy your tickets and call to book to attend this annual Hotel LBI New Year’s Eve Party. Call to book: 609-991-8004  

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NEW BRUNSWICK – Glen Burtnik is talking from his yard in Asbury Park, using words like humbling to describe his emotions about being included in a mural honoring recording legends who have graced the State Theatre New Jersey stage.He was ticking off the names of some of the other musicians who are ...

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NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ – Glen Burtnik is talking from his yard in Asbury Park, using words like humbling to describe his emotions about being included in a mural honoring recording legends who have graced the State Theatre New Jersey stage. He was ticking off the names of some of the other musicians who ...

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EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ – "School of Rock - The Musical", a musical by Andrew Lloyd Webber, with lyrics by Glenn Slater and a book by Julian Fellowes comes to Playhouse 22 this November. Based on the Paramount movie of the same name, by Mike White starring Jack Black, the musical follows Dewey Finn, a ...

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EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ – "School of Rock - The Musical", a musical by Andrew Lloyd Webber, with lyrics by Glenn Slater and a book by Julian Fellowes comes to Playhouse 22 this November. Based on the Paramount movie of the same name, by Mike White starring Jack Black, the musical follows Dewey Finn, a ...

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EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ – "School of Rock - The Musical", a musical by Andrew Lloyd Webber, with lyrics by Glenn Slater and a book by Julian Fellowes comes to Playhouse 22 this November. Based on the Paramount movie of the same name, by Mike White starring Jack Black, the musical follows Dewey Finn, a ...

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NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ – Glen Burtnik is talking from his yard in Asbury Park, using words like humbling to describe his emotions about being included in a mural honoring recording legends who have graced the State Theatre New Jersey stage. He was ticking off the names of some of the other musicians who ...

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SUMMIT, NJ -- Last Thursday, the Summit High School Theatre Department hosted a Stage Combat Workshop for more than 30 fourth and fifth graders from the town’s five elementary schools. Leading the workshop were Erik Gaden and Stephen Davis from Cause and FX, the theatrical consulting team that’s ...

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SPARTA, NJ – Perfect autumn weather and a beautiful setting brought large crowds to the fields at White Lake. On Saturday, October 26, families in parade of costumes turned out for Sparta Recreation’s annual Trunk or Treat.  This year the event had a new location and featured a festival of ...

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DOYLESTOWN, PA—Mischief night in Doylestown this year will feature a new event sponsored by Doylestown Pride Festival: a “Drag of the Dead” event feature three drag performers. Drag of the Dead will take place on Oct. 30 at Maxwell’s on Main (MOM’s) in Doylestown starting at 7:30. The show will ...

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ESSEX FELLS, NJ – Two dogs whose owners are from West Caldwell won Best in Show at Essex County Strut Your Mutt Costume Parade and Contest on Saturday.Carly VanDerWende, Jen Russo and Sophia and Gianna from West Caldwell and their pets True and Maisy won the award at the contest that took place at ...

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