Arts & Entertainment Top Stories
By DINAH DUNN
September 16, 2024
CRANFORD, NJ — Local writer Alex Bernstein is thrilled to finally see eight episodes he wrote for The Dog & Pony Show, premiere on Peacock. Created by Emmy Award-winner Josh Selig, the hilarious 2D animated series features the adventures of a pestiferous dog and a very friendly magical pony, ...
MONTCLAIR, NJ - The Montclair Public Library Foundation has announced changes in its leadership team with the appointment of a new board chair, Sheila Boyd, along with four new directors who bring a wealth of experience and community involvement.Boyd, who has been part of the Montclair Public ...
CRANFORD, NJ – Cranford’s Alex Bernstein is excited to finally see the eight episodes he wrote for The Dog & Pony Show, which will have its U.S. premiere on Peacock, launching on September 15. Created by Emmy Award-winning writer Josh Selig, the hilarious 2D animated series features the ...
HAMILTON, NJ - The Hamilton Township Public Library is bringing back that exciting feeling we used to get an email, accompanied by the once ubiquitous “you’ve got mail” message. The 1998 romantic comedy “You’ve Got Mail”, starring Tom Hanks and Meg Ryan, will be shown three times this week, the ...
SOUTH BRUNSWICK, NJ - “Treasures of Elegance,” Fine Jewelry, Gold and Silver will be featured during a two-day sale of 500 lots online Sept. 18 & 19 by Bodnar's Auction.Preview in person by appointment only in Monmouth Junction, NJ Tuesday, Sept. 17 from 10 a;m.-4 p.m.The live broadcast auction ...
SOUTH BRUNSWICK, NJ - “Treasures of Elegance,” Fine Jewelry, Gold and Silver will be featured during a two-day sale of 500 lots online Sept. 18 & 19 by Bodnar's Auction.Preview in person by appointment only in Monmouth Junction, NJ Tuesday, Sept. 17 from 10 a;m.-4 p.m.The live broadcast auction ...
Morristown, NJ ─ The Morristown Festival of Books is thrilled to welcome host of CNN’s Fareed Zakaria GPS, journalist, and author Fareed Zakaria as its 2024 Keynote Speaker. Zakaria will discuss his New York Times best seller, Age of Revolutions: Progress and Backlash from 1600 to the Present.Mark ...
Morristown, NJ ─ The Morristown Festival of Books is thrilled to welcome host of CNN’s Fareed Zakaria GPS, journalist, and author Fareed Zakaria as its 2024 Keynote Speaker. Zakaria will discuss his New York Times best seller, Age of Revolutions: Progress and Backlash from 1600 to the Present.Mark ...
Morristown, NJ ─ The Morristown Festival of Books is thrilled to welcome host of CNN’s Fareed Zakaria GPS, journalist, and author Fareed Zakaria as its 2024 Keynote Speaker. Zakaria will discuss his New York Times best seller, Age of Revolutions: Progress and Backlash from 1600 to the Present.Mark ...
MONTCLAIR, NJ - Latinos of Montclair is gearing up for a celebration of Latino Heritage Month with a series of events to honor the culture, history, and contributions of the Latino community. This year, the organization has been recognized as a 2024 Essex County Board of County Commissioners ...
BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ – On a picture-perfect September afternoon, Mt. Carmel Field in Berkeley Heights transformed into a vibrant showcase of automotive and military history. Vic Fest 2024 drew an enthusiastic crowd of car, truck, and bike enthusiasts for a day of celebration, remembrance, and ...
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ – Friday night’s Phillipsburg vs. Hunterdon Central football game featured a special halftime ceremony honoring the senior members of the Phillipsburg High School band and dance team. These dedicated students, who have contributed years of talent and spirit to the program, were ...
CRANFORD, NJ – Cranford’s Alex Bernstein is excited to finally see the eight episodes he wrote for The Dog & Pony Show, which will have its U.S. premiere on Peacock, launching on September 15. Created by Emmy Award-winning writer Josh Selig, the hilarious 2D animated series features the ...
MANAHAWKIN, NJ - After the last summer concert was washed out, the band Joey D - Johnny B - Rockin Oldies Band were available for a rescheduled concert this Monday, September 16. There will be no September walking tour, but instead a “local summer” concert.Stafford Historical Society shared:"Join ...
MANAHAWKIN, NJ - After the last summer concert was washed out, the band Joey D - Johnny B - Rockin Oldies Band were available for a rescheduled concert this Monday, September 16. There will be no September walking tour, but instead a “local summer” concert.Stafford Historical Society shared:"Join ...
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ - Phillipsburg’s Railroad Festival brought an unexpected surprise when fans of both comedy and railroads spotted Brian Quinn—known as “Q” from the hit show Impractical Jokers—visiting the historic Phillipsburg Union Tower (PU Tower). The PU Tower, a beloved site for rail ...
BARNEGAT, NJ - Bayside Chapel's “The Confident Mom” (formerly known as Bayside Moms) is starting back up for the year this Wednesday, September 18 beginning at 9:30 a.m. “The Confident Mom” is a faith-based group of women supporting one another through Christ and community. Each meeting will take ...
BARNEGAT, NJ - Bayside Chapel's “The Confident Mom” (formerly known as Bayside Moms) is starting back up for the year this Wednesday, September 18 beginning at 9:30 a.m. “The Confident Mom” is a faith-based group of women supporting one another through Christ and community. Each meeting will take ...
CRANFORD, NJ – Cranford’s Alex Bernstein is excited to finally see the eight episodes he wrote for The Dog & Pony Show, which will have its U.S. premiere on Peacock, launching on September 15. Created by Emmy Award-winning writer Josh Selig, the hilarious 2D animated series features the ...
KENILWORTH, NJ - Did you miss this past week's top stories? Catch up on what you missed in the links below. The top ten are posted by the page views of the week according to Google Analytics.Borough of Kenilworth Announces On-Going Road ConstructionMan Charged with Attempted Murder after Stabbing ...
FANWOOD, NJ — The Carriage House Poetry Series, founded by “Rahway's Own” Adele Kenny is pleased to invite the public to a book launch on Sunday, September 22, from 2-4 p.m. Celebrating the publication of Nancy Lubarsky’s third collection of poems, the launch is free and all are welcome.The event, ...
FRANKLIN TOWNSHIP, NJ - Join the Franklin Township Recreation Committee on Saturday September 21st from 2 to 6pm for Franklin Township Community Day!The festivities include live music, free food and drink, and good old fashioned community fun. The festivities will be taking place at the Clinton ...
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ — This year’s 3rd Annual Phillipsburg Railroad Festival, held on September 14th, 2024, was a sunny success, drawing around 2,000 attendees to celebrate 172 years of railroad heritage. Hosted by Platinum Star Cleaning Services, the event featured live music, food vendors, and ...
CEDAR GROVE, NJ – Artists who received awards in the Essex County Senior Citizens Juried Art Show were recognized during an awards ceremony on Thursday, Sept. 12 in the Robert O'Toole Community Center in Essex County Cedar Grove Park.Caldwell • Matthew Fox received first place in the ...
TEWKSBURY TOWNSHIP, NJ - The 32nd Tewksbury Art Show and Sale benefiting the Tewksbury Historical Society, chaired by Andy Calamaras, will take place Saturday, Oct. 5 thru Saturday, Oct. 12, at the Zion Lutheran Church, Christian Education Center, 18 Miller Ave., Oldwick, 08858. The Show ...
NASHVILLE, TN — Police say Sayreville native Jon Bon Jovi saved the life of a distraught woman who was contemplating jumping off a bridge where he was filming a new music video. Bon Jovi and one of the production assistants at the music video shoot noticed a woman standing on the other side of the ...
FANWOOD, NJ – A group of more than 20 runners crossing the northeast from the Pentagon to Ground Zero in lower Manhattan were greeted by a Fanwood fire truck, dozens of well-wishers, and a police escort by member of the Scotch Plains and Fanwood police on Tuesday evening, when they stopped at ...
WESTFIELD, NJ — Westfield’s annual FestiFall street fair returns to downtown Westfield Sunday, Sept. 22 with live music, activities for the whole family and more than 125 vendors.Hosted by the Greater Westfield Area Chamber of Commerce, FestiFall 2024 will be held on Central Avenue between Broad ...
HOBOKEN, NJ - Darren Kall’s “Drawings of Hoboken: Changing and Enduring Places” is available to view from now until October 27th at the Hoboken Historical Museum. Born in Paterson and raised in East Paterson/Elmwood Park, Darren Kall’s unique artistry was nurtured from childhood, “it was definitely ...
CRANFORD, NJ – Cranford’s Alex Bernstein is excited to finally see the eight episodes he wrote for The Dog & Pony Show, which will have its U.S. premiere on Peacock, launching on September 15. Created by Emmy Award-winning writer Josh Selig, the hilarious 2D animated series features the ...