Arts & Entertainment Top Stories
By RICHARD K. REIN
September 30, 2024
Princeton, NJ – We have had busy weeks with dueling authors (one at the Public Library, the other at Labyrinth Books on the same day and time), dueling musicians (McCarter and Alexander Hall), and of course, dueling pianos, performing together on summer nights on the Nassau Inn green.But never ...
NUTLEY, NJ - The Nutley Board of Education approved a request by the Nutley Chamber of Commerce to use Tangorra Field (the Oval) for the annual Santa's Arrival event. On Friday, November 29, 2024, at 2:00 p.m. Nutley Chamber of Commerce will celebrate its 62nd Annual "Santa’s Arrival" at Nutley ...
HOBOKEN, NJ - The City of Hoboken has named October as Hoboken Art Month. The City of Hoboken’s Office of Cultural Affairs, in collaboration with the Hoboken Business Alliance (HBA), today announced the launch of Hoboken Art Month, a five-week celebration of arts and cultural heritage. Taking place ...
Phillipsburg, NJ — In a moment that truly cut the mustard on a hot dog-perfect day, the Oscar Mayer Wienermobile rolled into town for a surprise visit on Saturday, September 28, 2024. Its special mission? To meet one top dog fan, seven-year-old Jaxson Rand, who is bravely battling DIPG, a rare ...
NEW JERSEY — Actor Sander keeps popping up here and there – across North Jersey and sometimes with his family – as filming continues for “Happy Gilmore 2,” the Netflix sequel to Sander’s 1996 comedy classic. Sandler’s impromptu and scheduled appearances have become a big thrill for shoppers; store ...
BASKING RIDGE, NJ - Join the Fellowship Village Life Plan Community for their annual Concert on the Green featuring the Yacht Rock Gold Experience on Saturday, October 5 from 4:00-6:00PM. The event will include opening remarks from Basking Ridge Mayor, Jennifer Asay, food trucks (Cozz Coffee, ...
KENILWORTH, N.J., – Visitors to Kenilworth’s historic Oswald J. Nitschke House (c. 1880), at 49 South 21 Street, on October 19 and October 20 will experience everyday life in a developing late 19th-/early 20th-century suburb through enlightening, interactive, multicultural “living history” and ...
NEW JERSEY — Actor Sander keeps popping up here and there – across North Jersey and sometimes with his family – as filming continues for “Happy Gilmore 2,” the Netflix sequel to Sander’s 1996 comedy classic. Sandler’s impromptu and scheduled appearances have become a big thrill for shoppers; store ...
HAWTHORNE, NJ - New Jersey Lottery announced the winners from several lotteries, including Powerball today and there was a $50,000 Hawthorne winner on this list!Check your numbers if you played between September 23 and September 29!
HAWTHORNE, NJ - Locals look forward to it each year and rain or shine, Hawthorne Day goes on!On Saturday, Sept. 28, in spite of a light rain all day, the 15th Annual Hawthorne Day did indeed take place. Families strolled around enjoying the many displays and events, some under umbrellas, but still ...
ROBBINSVILLE, NJ - In a community as diverse as Robbinsville, some culturally significant hobbies and practices can be both popular to support and challenging to find teachers for.Facing this very issue, Sahil and Rohan Gandhi, 15-year-old Robbinsville High School sophomores, created their own ...
HAWTHORNE, NJ - The borough is holding a celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, which will include live music and food trucks.The festivities are scheduled for Saturday, October 5 from 1 to 5 p.m. at the Borough Hall Lot, 445 Lafayette Avenue.
HOBOKEN, NJ - The Hoboken Fall Arts and Music Festival went ahead yesterday, with gloomy conditions clearing halfway through the day. While the rain made for a slow start to the celebration, vendors lined the streets nevertheless, displaying their handmade goods for sale and both stages hosted ...
WATCHUNG, NJ – Join the Annual Watchung Hills Regional Municipal Alliance 5K on October 5th!Running enthusiasts and community supporters alike are in for a treat as the Watchung Hills Regional Municipal Alliance gears up for its much-anticipated annual 5K race. Scheduled for Saturday, October 5th, ...
SPARTA, NJ – The Sparta Township Fire Department is inviting the community to explore the fire house and equipment at their annual open house on Sunday, October 6 from 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Bring the family to the Sparta Township Fire House on Woodport Road for a tour of the fire house and trucks. ...
WARREN, NJ – Join the Annual Watchung Hills Regional Municipal Alliance 5K on October 5th!Running enthusiasts and community supporters alike are in for a treat as the Watchung Hills Regional Municipal Alliance gears up for its much-anticipated annual 5K race. Scheduled for Saturday, October 5th, ...
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ - Phillipsburg native Jason Tino is set to compete in the prestigious International Six Days’ Enduro, the ultimate off-road racing event in the world, taking place at Silleda in Galicia, Spain, from October 14-19, 2024.Sanctioned by the Federation Internationale de Motocyclisme ...
NEW JERSEY — Actor Sander keeps popping up here and there – across North Jersey and sometimes with his family – as filming continues for “Happy Gilmore 2,” the Netflix sequel to Sander’s 1996 comedy classic.Sandler’s impromptu and scheduled appearances have become a big thrill for shoppers; store ...
CLINTON TOWN, NJ - The 11th annual Hopper Canoe Races were held on Saturday, September 28, 2024, in Clinton Town.The races were originally scheduled for August 8th, but were postponed due to safety concerns after heavy rains. The weather conditions weren't optimal on Saturday, but that didn't stop ...
BASKING RIDGE, NJ – Animal enthusiasts are invited to experience the wonders of nature right at their local library. The Friends of Bernards Township Library will host Eyes of the Wild, a live animal event, on Saturday, October 5 from 10:30 to 11:15AM at the Bernards Township Library, 32 S. Maple ...
CRANFORD, NJ – Pull out your fishnets—it’s time to do the time warp again! The Rocky Horror Picture Show is coming to Cranford Theater to get you into the spooky spirit on Saturday, October 12 and 19 at 10:00 p.m. A Halloween favorite, these shows sell out every year.The amazing Friday Nite ...
SUMMIT, NJ – Get ready for some haunted good times in Summit throughout October. Three events will take place, starting with the Haunted Hike on Friday, October 11, at Martin’s Brook Park located on Butler Parkway. A “less-scary” hike for younger children will take place from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. The ...
SOMERS, N.Y. - Coldwell Banker Realty, located at 338 Route 202 in Somers, is proud to announce the arrival of the “Turning the Tide: Nature’s Echo” art show. The exhibition features the works of Chrissanth (Unmasking Greenwashing), King Wiktor (Bird series), Deborah Lea Cohen (Photography ...
NEW JERSEY — Actor Adam Sander keeps popping up here and there – across North Jersey and sometimes with his family – as filming continues for “Happy Gilmore 2,” the Netflix sequel to Sander’s 1996 comedy classic. According to local social media posts, he was spotted at Faubourg-Montclair Restaurant ...
BOUND BROOK, NJ - The Bound Brook Revitalization Partnership hosts the return of RiverFest, an annual celebration of the arts and community, taking place on Sunday, Oct. 6th, from 1-6 p.m. on Main Street, bringing together a diverse array of performers, artists and vendors for a day of ...
SOMERVILLE, NJ - The New Jersey Electric Vehicle Association will host an interactive exhibit of electric vehicle with their owners during the Somerville Fair and Craft Show on Sunday, Oct. 6, part of the 14th annual National Drive Electric Week, a coast-to-coast celebration of electric vehicles ...
BOUND BROOK, NJ - The Bound Brook Revitalization Partnership hosts the return of RiverFest, an annual celebration of the arts and community, taking place on Sunday, Oct. 6th, from 1-6 p.m. on Main Street, bringing together a diverse array of performers, artists and vendors for a day of ...
NEW JERSEY — Actor Sander keeps popping up here and there – across North Jersey and sometimes with his family – as filming continues for “Happy Gilmore 2,” the Netflix sequel to Sander’s 1996 comedy classic.Sandler’s impromptu and scheduled appearances have become a big thrill for shoppers; store ...
NEW JERSEY — Actor Sander keeps popping up here and there – across North Jersey and sometimes with his family – as filming continues for “Happy Gilmore 2,” the Netflix sequel to Sander’s 1996 comedy classic.Sandler’s impromptu and scheduled appearances have become a big thrill for shoppers; store ...
NEW JERSEY — Actor Sander keeps popping up here and there – across North Jersey and sometimes with his family – as filming continues for “Happy Gilmore 2,” the Netflix sequel to Sander’s 1996 comedy classic.Sandler’s impromptu and scheduled appearances have become a big thrill for shoppers; store ...