Arts & Entertainment Top Stories
By TAPINTORARITAN BAY STAFF
September 12, 2024
NASHVILLE, TN – Rock & Roll Hall of Famer and Sayreville native Jon Bon Jovi is credited with saving the life of a woman who was contemplating jumping off a bridge in Nashville, where he was filming a music video, according to multiple media reports. Bon Jovi and one of the production ...
PERTH AMBOY, NJ — This city will host the 40th annual Raritan Bay Fishing Derby at the Harborside Marina on Saturday, Sept. 14, open to the entire community. This free event runs from 9 am to noon.Michael Keller, former Director of Economic and Community Development who coordinates the yearly ...
SOMERVILLE, NJ - Organizers of the annual Central Jersey Jazz Festival are expecting clear skies and temperatures in the 80s this weekend, a departure from recent years when rain put a damper on the live performances. Diehard jazz fans come prepared, treating the inclement weather as nothing more ...
RED BANK, NJ: The RiverCenter is thrilled to collaborate with Fresh Markets to present a unique vendor market that enhances the exceptional retail scene in downtown Red Bank.Gather your friends and family and join us every Thursday night from 5 PM to 9 PM, now through September, at the Fresh ...
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ - Tom Seiz, a lifelong resident of South Plainfield and former biology teacher at South Plainfield High School, will be presenting a solo exhibition of his artwork at the Edison Municipal Building, sponsored by the Edison Arts Society. The exhibit, titled “Through the Seasons,” ...
ROSELLE PARK, NJ - Keep your fingers crossed that the beautiful late summer weather continues into early fall and sticks around for the 10th Annual Roselle Park Arts Festival. A collaboration between the borough and Union County, artists and craft vendors, food trucks, and musicians will take to ...
NEW PROVIDENCE, NJ - This month the Friends of the New Providence Memorial Library are excited to exhibit the beautiful paintings by one of our curators, Joyce Bradley Luzzi! Many of you may know Joyce from her years working at Allan Roberts Elementary School in New Providence. So please stop by ...
ROSELLE, NJ - The Borough of Roselle will be hosting another Uptown Jazz Thursday event from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. this Thursday. Local band Flavor One will be performing live music across Borough Hall on 217 Chestnut Street. The band had performed previously on September 5. The Borough of Roselle says ...
The Second Annual SpudFest will be held this Sunday, September 15, at the Phillipsburg Farmers Market. Held each week in Shappell Park on S. Main St. from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm, the Farmers Market features a wide array of locally sourced, homemade and artisanal products, including baked goods, ...
CRANFORD, NJ - The film “It Ends with Us,” is a newly adapted version of the bestselling novel, It Ends with Us written by Colleen Hoover. While simultaneously making an appearance in one of the newest blockbusters: “Deadpool and Wolverine” and being the executive producer of “It Ends with Us," ...
MOUNT LAUREL, NJ — Join the Mount Laurel for a fun, interactive outdoor concert this weekend aimed at kids.The Library will be hosting award-winning performers TWO OF A KIND on Saturday, September 14 from 10:30AM to 11:30AM in the Outdoor Pavilion. Made of up duo David and Jenny Heitler-Klevans, ...
TEWKSBURY TOWNSHIP, NJ - The Tewksbury Trail Association will be hosting their Tewksbury Trail Pace at Christie Hoffman Farm Park on September 15th starting at 8:00am and 12:30pm.Riders will course in and around the park, which is approximately seven miles. Teams of two or three riders in four ...
JERSEY CITY, NJ- Were you inspired by “Raygun's" controversial breakdancing at this year’s Paris Olympics?Jersey City’s Department of Recreation and Youth Development is offering a new breakdance program this fall, in conjunction with Mayor Steven Fulop, JC Element, NBK, and the Community for Urban ...
BUTLER, NJ - Butler Library will be having a fundraiser. Wendy's in Butler will be partnering with the library on November 19th from 5 - 8 PM. Before ordering your dinner, mention the Butler Public Library to permit funds raised during the 3 hours is gifted to the library. “Thank you for your ...
BORDENTOWN CITY, NJ — Bordentown's live music fans can soon enjoy a free concert right in their backyards (or the river!), as a multi-act show is slated for this weekend.The “AmericanaRama” concert is taking place on Saturday, September 14 from 1PM to 7PM at the Bordentown Yacht Club, located at 1 ...
BRIDGEWATER, NJ - The walls at Bridgewater-Raritan High School served as the canvas for the gifted students who make up the National Art Honor Society. Each school year, the students in the National Art Honor Society, who are guided by their advisor, art teacher Sarah Nasson, spent their Friday ...
EDISON, NJ - Tom Seiz, a lifelong resident of South Plainfield and former biology teacher at South Plainfield High School, will be presenting a solo exhibition of his artwork at the Edison Municipal Building, sponsored by the Edison Arts Society. The exhibit, titled “Through the Seasons,” will ...
When I was a kid, I thought hot air balloons would be a common occurrence in my life. Cartoons and TV really made it seem like hot air balloons were a typical vehicle for everyday travel. But I don’t think I’ve ever seen one outside of specific events. But as I was driving near Hinsdale today I saw ...
MAHOPAC, N.Y.— The Putnam Arts Council along with Maria Calegari and Bart Cook, of Apollo Arts Initiative Foundation (apolloartsinitiative.org) will host a Pointe Shoe Workshop at the Putnam Arts Council, 521 Kennicut Hill Road, Mahopac, on Saturday, Sept. 21, from 1-3:30 p.m.Those who attend the ...
RANDOLPH, NJ- Randolph 5th grade band programs in every elementary school are the introductory ensembles that contribute to the success of the district’s entire band program. In elementary band, students begin their instruction on various band instruments. Students are taught essential elements of ...
Philadelphia, PA – When I received the invitation from Ashley Vickers, major gifts officer at the Princeton University Art Museum, to be her guest for last week’s visit to the Philadelphia Museum of Art, I welcomed the opportunity. The outing was to view the acclaimed exhibition "Mary Cassatt at ...
MOUNTAINSIDE, NJ - The Mountainside PTO announced its first Games Sports Dance event at Deerfield Middle School, located at 302 Central Avenue. The event is on Friday, September 27 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. and is open to all 6th, 7th, and 8th-grade students. Attendees will have several entertainment ...
PARSIPPANY, NJ - The Township of Parsippany-Troy Hills Summer Concert series is winding down towards its end.On Friday, September 13th, the band Overboard will be playing at Veterans Memorial Park at 7:30pm.The concert will take place after the Farmers Market which begins at 3pm on Friday.
JERSEY CITY, NJ - Bergen Square Day, a celebration of the rich, diverse culture and history of Jersey City, will be celebrated Saturday, September 14th. from 12:00 noon until 6:00 p.m. in Bergen Square. The celebration, hosted by the Journal Square Community Association and the Museum of Jersey ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL – The center of Coral Springs will transform into a Bavarian village for the city’s annual Oktoberfest on Saturday, Oct. 5.The free event will feature German fare, themed contests, music by the Brussel Sprouts band, beverages, and games for adults ages 21 and older, as well as a ...
MONMOUTH COUNTY, NJ: County Clerk Christine Giordano Hanlon is calling upon local and state historical organizations to participate in this year’s Archives & History Day. The event will take place on Saturday, October 26, 2024, from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Brookdale Community College’s Robert J.
BEDMINSTER, NJ - The Raritan Headwaters 41st Annual Country Fair will be held n Sunday October 6, 2024. The fair will run from 12 PM - 5 PM at the Fairview Farm Wildlife Preserve, 2121 Larger Cross Road, Bedminster. Come out and enjoy a fun afternoon of eating delicious food, drinking tasty beer ...
BASKING RIDGE, NJ - You don’t have to travel far to get a great farm experience this fall. Here are some places to visit right in Basking Ridge.Starting September 8, family-owned and operated Ripple Hill Farm has apple picking on Sundays from 12:00-4:00PM. They are located at 181 Mountain Rd, ...
MADISON, NJ — In collaboration with the recently established Chinese Musicians Association of North America (CMA-NA) and under the leadership of Livingston resident Yang Jin, the Livingston Chinese Association (LCA) is hosting a special concert featuring an impressive lineup of musicians to ...
UNION, NJ - As usual, Union has big plans to celebration Halloween.The Annual Big Trunk or Treat and the Haunted Halloween Food Truck Fest are both scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 19.Annual Big Trunk or Treat:On-line vehicle registrations are being accepted. Click HERE to register. There is a ...