Arts & Entertainment Top Stories
By KATHY CRYAN
March 13, 2026
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 ...
Princeton, NJ – Artificial intelligence and our future may dominate the headlines, but old-fashioned natural intelligence (hopefully there’s nothing artificial about Albert Einstein’s intelligence) and our nation’s past are in the spotlight this weekend.First take note of the date: Saturday, March ...
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ - Summer will be here sooner rather than later. So, now is the time to start making plans for the kids once school lets out for summer. Registration opened for the South Plainfield Recreation Department's popular Legends Summer Camp on March 2 for South Plainfield residents ...
SOMERVILLE, NJ - It's been said that there are 70 shades of green in the Irish countryside.Downtown Somerville will come close, as green as green can be, for the Sunday, March 15 annual St. Patrick's Parade Sunday on Main Street. with thousands of spectators packed along the street, lining the curb ...
SOMERVILLE, NJ - It's been said that there are 70 shades of green in the Irish countryside.Downtown Somerville will come close, as green as green can be, for the Sunday, March 15 annual St. Patrick's Parade Sunday on Main Street. with thousands of spectators packed along the street, lining the curb ...
CRANFORD, NJ - Film crews returned to Downtown Cranford 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 being ...
RAHWAY, NJ — The Union County Performing Arts Center (UCPAC) has hosted its fair share of stand-up comedy performances, and the lineup only continues to grow! If you can’t resist a fun evening of comedy, then come and join UCPAC on Saturday, April 25, to watch comedian Preacher Lawson deliver a ...
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 ...
PARSIPPANY, NJ - The Parsippany Police Athletic League (PAL) is bringing back a longtime community favorite — Bingo nights — and is inviting residents to help make the program a success.PAL officials recently announced that they are working on plans to relaunch Bingo at their facility, responding ...
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 ...
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 ...
NEW PROVIDENCE, NJ - Picture a summer afternoon with no agenda. Kids are chasing each other across an open lawn. From across the grounds come the sounds of tennis balls on clay, the splash of the pool, the easy laughter of adults who have nowhere else to be. Nobody is in a hurry. Nobody wants to ...
HILLSIDE, NJ — The Hillside Recreation Department is inviting residents to come together for a special Black History Month Celebration honoring a century of recognizing Black excellence.The event will take place on Sunday, March 22, at 3:00 p.m. at the Hillside Community Center.Organizers say the ...
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 ...
HIGHTSTOWN, NJ – Hightstown is getting ready to roll out the red carpet for film and television productions now that they have been deemed “Film Ready” by the New Jersey Motion Picture and Television Commission (NJMPTVIC) within the New Jersey Economic Development Authority.As previously reported ...
NEWTOWN, PA—Historians are inviting the public to watch as they excavate an archeological site in Newtown later this month looking for artifacts from the 1700s—and clues to the site’s connection to Bucks County’s famous outlaws.The site at 35 State Street served as the Bucks County Treasury in the ...
CEDAR GROVE, NJ - Three Cedar Grove Girl Scouts have launched a community arts initiative at the Cedar Grove Public Library as part of their Girl Scout Silver Award project.“Intro to the Arts” is a free workshop series designed to introduce elementary students to musical theater, acting, and ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
PARAMUS, NJ —Paramus High School is kicking off a new tradition to bring together the school community. Being held next week is the first-ever Student vs. Faculty Basketball Game. “Come out and support the Class of 2026 as they take on a stacked lineup of PHS faculty members,” the school district ...
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 ...
WESTFIELD, NJ — For one Westfield resident, it’s lights, camera, action.When the Garden State Film Festival (GSFF) returns for its 24th year later this month, Lance Fule will be among the selected directors having their movies shown. According to the synopsis from the GSFF, Fule’s film “Everything” ...
BORDENTOWN CITY, NJ — Calling all local musicians and Bordentown City residents!Performers and hosts are currently being sought to participate in the 5th annual Bordentown PorchFest, set to take place throughout Bordentown City on Saturday, May 2 from 12PM to 5PM. The event is rain or shine. The ...
NEW PROVIDENCE, NJ - Picture a summer afternoon with no agenda. Kids are chasing each other across an open lawn. From across the grounds come the sounds of tennis balls on clay, the splash of the pool, the easy laughter of adults who have nowhere else to be. Nobody is in a hurry. Nobody wants to ...
NEW PROVIDENCE, NJ - Picture a summer afternoon with no agenda. Kids are chasing each other across an open lawn. From across the grounds come the sounds of tennis balls on clay, the splash of the pool, the easy laughter of adults who have nowhere else to be. Nobody is in a hurry. Nobody wants to ...
KENILWORTH, NJ - On March 6 and 7, the David Brearley Middle School Theater Department performed the play Changing Charming. There was a fantastic turnout for both performances, and it was encouraged for children to dress up as their favorite princess or superhero. Directed by middle school ...
LITTLE FALLS, NJ - A film production company has begun recording scenes for an upcoming movie at Passaic Valley Regional High School, school officials announced, with filming expected to continue over the next several weeks.According to a notice issued by the school, residents and commuters may see ...
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ - Music lovers gathered Saturday afternoon on March 8, 2026, for the Second Annual “An Afternoon of Strings” Chamber Music Concert, presented by the East Brunswick Symphony Orchestra in collaboration with the East Brunswick Education Association. The event took place at Trinity ...
EDISON, NJ - The New Jersey Motion Picture and Television Commission (NJMPTVC) has added Edison Township to their list of Film Ready Communities after completing the Film Ready New Jersey Program. The Program educates municipalities on the basics of film and television production and sets standards ...