Arts & Entertainment Top Stories

September 18, 2024

RANDOLPH, N.J. – The sounds of marching bands will fill Bauer Stadium at Randolph High School during the 50th annual Under the Stars Festival on Saturday, September 28, 2024.Hosted by the award-winning Randolph High School Marching Rams, this event will feature 13 high school bands from across ...

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Morristown, NJ ─ 2024 Morristown Festival of Books (MFOB) Keynote Speaker Fareed Zakaria, host of CNN’s Fareed Zakaria GPS, journalist, and author, will discuss his latest New York Times best seller, Age of Revolutions: Progress and Backlash from 1600 to the Present with historian, documentary ...

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Auditions:Sunday, October 27th, 7:00 pm-9:00 pmMonday, October 28th, 7:00 pm-9:00 pmThe production will be directed and produced by Craig Tiede, with production assistance from Meg Murray. Anyone with questions about auditions, the show, or the production is encouraged to ...

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Morristown, NJ ─ 2024 Morristown Festival of Books (MFOB) Keynote Speaker Fareed Zakaria, host of CNN’s Fareed Zakaria GPS, journalist, and author, will discuss his latest New York Times best seller, Age of Revolutions: Progress and Backlash from 1600 to the Present with historian, documentary ...

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NUTLEY, NJ - When Mayor John Kelly said, "Nutley is a destination, not a stop along the way," he wasn't kidding. This Saturday, September, 15 authors with a connection to the township will take part in a "Local Author Book Fair" at the Nutley Public Library.The event will feature 15 authors whose ...

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HOBOKEN, NJ - The Hoboken Library Festival is happening this Saturday, September 21st at Church Square Park.Between 11am and 3pm, there will be live music, author talks delivered by over 20 local authors, book signings and interactive activities like book bingo, story times, and much moreThere will ...

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JERSEY CITY, NJ- The Latin Jazz Festival filled Exchange Place in Jersey City with music, dance, and life as attendees danced the day away on Saturday, September 14.The free event was presented by the Exchange Place Alliance and Riverview Jazz and aimed to bring people together from all ages and ...

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Auditions:Sunday, October 27th, 7:00 pm-9:00 pmMonday, October 28th, 7:00 pm-9:00 pmThe production will be directed and produced by Craig Tiede, with production assistance from Meg Murray. Anyone with questions about auditions, the show, or the production is encouraged to ...

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SPOTSWOOD, NJ - The Spotswood PTA is hosting its annual Back-to-School Bingo Night on Friday, October 4 at the Memorial Middle School Cafeteria at 6:30 p.m. This family-friendly event is for Schoenly and Appleby School students. The cost to attend is $6 per student and includes bingo cards, a slice ...

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MANAHAWKIN, NJ - Come on out to Manahawkin Elks Lodge #2340 on Sunday, September 22 from 1-5 p.m. for BBQ and live music by the Drunken Clams.$40 donation per person includes beer, wine, soda and food. There will be raffles, as well with many great baskets.This fundraiser benefits the  Margaret E.

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MANAHAWKIN, NJ - Come on out to Manahawkin Elks Lodge #2340 on Sunday, September 22 from 1-5 p.m. for BBQ and live music by the Drunken Clams.$40 donation per person includes beer, wine, soda and food. There will be raffles, as well with many great baskets.This fundraiser benefits the  Margaret E.

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CARTERET, NJ — It’s a big week for entertainment here.This community’s annual Music Festival & Charity Carnival opens today and will run until Saturday, Sept. 21 at Carteret Park.  Tonight features a “Battle of the Bands;” with a “Freestyle Night” on Friday, Sept. 20th, and the borough’s 48th ...

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BORDENTOWN TOWNSHIP, NJ — A free Fall concert scheduled for Wednesday night in Bordentown Township has been rescheduled due to expected inclement weather. The Zydeco-A-Go-Go performance originally slated for September 18 will now take place on Wednesday, September 25 at 7PM at Joseph Lawrence Park, ...

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ASBURY PARK, NJ - The Sea.Hear.Now Festival in Asbury Park ended on a high note this weekend with a spectacular three-hour concert by Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band. In their first-ever beach performance at Asbury Park, the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame artist and his band delivered a dynamic ...

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JERSEY CITY, NJ-The Ukrainian National Home on 90 Fleet Street hosted the annual Ukrainian Fall Festival recently.The festivities were held in the parking lot of the facility and the adjacent street behind it.A small stage at the end of the lot featured live music and dance performances, as ...

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NUTLEY, NJ-  The annual Holy Family Roman Catholic Church Italian Festival takes place from Thursday Sept. 19 to Sun. Sept. 22, 2024 at 28 Brookline Ave.The festival features:Carnival rides for all agesDelicious food including Italian & Filipino specialtiesNightly entertainmentCarnival games ...

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NEW PROVIDENCE, NJ – The New Providence Memorial Library will host FREE chess lessons and game play activities every Monday. This engaging opportunity is perfect for chess enthusiasts of all skill levels, from beginners to seasoned players!Led by a dedicated group of teens from across Union County, ...

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HAMILTON, NJ- The Hamilton Public Library is seeking vendors and crafters for their next vendor and craft fair.The fair will be held at the library at 1 Justice Samuel Alito Jr. Way on Sunday, November 3, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.A $30 donation to the library is required to reserve a table.Those ...

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BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ - Shadow of Hope, an eight-part documentary podcast produced, written, and hosted by Karen Ann Coburn, delves into the complex and controversial history of The People of Hope, a Catholic Covenant Community that flourished in suburban Berkeley Heights, New Jersey during the ...

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BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ - Shadow of Hope, an eight-part documentary podcast produced, written, and hosted by Karen Ann Coburn, delves into the complex and controversial history of The People of Hope, a Catholic Covenant Community that flourished in suburban Berkeley Heights, New Jersey during the ...

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CARTERET, NJ — It’s a big week for entertainment here.This community’s annual Music Festival & Charity Carnival opens today and will run until Saturday, Sept. 21 at Carteret Park.  Tonight features a “Battle of the Bands;” with a “Freestyle Night” on Friday, Sept. 20th, and the borough’s 48th ...

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CARTERET, NJ — It’s a big week for entertainment here.This community’s annual Music Festival & Charity Carnival opens today and will run until Saturday, Sept. 21 at Carteret Park.  Tonight features a “Battle of the Bands;” with a “Freestyle Night” on Friday, Sept. 20th, and the borough’s 48th ...

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EDISON, NJ - Middlesex County will kick off their second annual Jazz Festival at Lake Papaianni on Wednesday, September 25 from 5:45 PM to 8:30 PM. This outdoor event is free and open to the public.Musicians will be selling their CDs and signing them after their performances. The schedule is as ...

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ASBURY PARK, NJ — The Sea.Hear.Now Festival here ended on a high note this weekend with a spectacular three-hour concert by Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band.In their first-ever beach performance at Asbury Park, the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame artist and his band delivered a dynamic 27-song ...

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BRIDGEWATER, NJ – The Shimon and Sara Birnbaum Jewish Community Center, in Bridgewater, with Bridgewater Township and the Bridgewater Commons Mall held the annual Community Day and Touch a Truck event Sept. 15.

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CRANFORD, NJ – Longtime Cranfordite Mika Cara has always loved animals. When she heard that student at Rutgers, her alumni, had founded a shelter for cats in 2017, Pittie Party Rescue, she knew she had to get involved. “I have been doing fundraisers for them,” said Cara, “and I came across Cat ...

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CARTERET, NJ — It’s a big week for entertainment here.This community’s annual Music Festival & Charity Carnival opens today and will run until Saturday, Sept. 21 at Carteret Park.  Tonight features a “Battle of the Bands;” with a “Freestyle Night” on Friday, Sept. 20th, and the borough’s 48th ...

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Morristown, NJ ─ 2024 Morristown Festival of Books (MFOB) Keynote Speaker Fareed Zakaria, host of CNN’s Fareed Zakaria GPS, journalist, and author, will discuss his latest New York Times best seller, Age of Revolutions: Progress and Backlash from 1600 to the Present with historian, documentary ...

Read more »

Morristown, NJ ─ 2024 Morristown Festival of Books (MFOB) Keynote Speaker Fareed Zakaria, host of CNN’s Fareed Zakaria GPS, journalist, and author, will discuss his latest New York Times best seller, Age of Revolutions: Progress and Backlash from 1600 to the Present with historian, documentary ...

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