Arts & Entertainment Top Stories
By RICHARD K. REIN
September 10, 2024
Princeton, NJ – We have a long weekend’s worth of events packed into three midweek days. How are we ever going to get any work done? Will we even have time to watch the big showdown between Kamala and Donald?We have an internationally known but Princeton-based documentary film distributor bringing ...
ROSELLE PARK, NJ - Michael J. Mauri Park came alive with the sounds of Los 9 del Sabor and the vibrant celebrations of Fiesta Hispana y Latina on Friday evening. Families were invited to dance and enjoy delicious treats from local food trucks.“We are thrilled to once again host the Fiesta Hispana y ...
SOMERSET, NJ - Franklin Day 2024, presented by Parks & Recreation, is set for Saturday, Sept. 28, from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. at Colonial Park’s Knob Hill Grove in Somerset, N.J. This community celebration will feature live entertainment, a classic car show, over 100 exhibitors, and free activities ...
HACKENSACK, NJ - The Johnson Public Library is hosting an Hispanic Heritage Fiesta on Saturday, Sept. 28.Located at 275 Main Street, the celebration will take place from 2-4 p.m. and feature a flamenco fusion show. Celebrate with food, music and dance.
GLEN ROCK, NJ - They're ‘pop’-ing back to!Under the baton of Music Director LaGruth, the Glen Rock Pops Orchestra begins rehearsals for the Winter season on Thursday, September 26 in the Band Room of Glen Rock High School. Rehearsals are held from 7:30 p.m. to 9:45 p.m. Parking is next to the ...
TORONTO - Gov. Phil Murphy hosted a reception Sunday to honor the seven productions filmed in New Jersey that are premiering at this year’s Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF). The productions include Americano, Millers in Marriage, Presence, Relay, Riff Raff, Road Diary: Bruce Springsteen ...
TORONTO - Gov. Phil Murphy hosted a reception Sunday to honor the seven productions filmed in New Jersey that are premiering at this year’s Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF). The productions include Americano, Millers in Marriage, Presence, Relay, Riff Raff, Road Diary: Bruce Springsteen ...
NEWARK — After a year-long renovation of its hub in downtown Newark, Project for Empty Space reopens this week with a full slate of programming.The opening scheduled for Tuesday, Sept. 10, will have three new exhibition spaces, including a 27-foot box truck featuring the “BODY FREEDOM FOR ...
DOYLESTOWN, PA—A welcome day of fall-like weather on Sunday packed Doylestown’s streets with thousands of people at the 33rd Doylestown Arts Festivals.After an afternoon rainstorm on Saturday afternoon, temperatures in the high 60s and bright sunshine brought out crowds on Sunday. The borough was ...
SPOTSWOOD, NJ - The 2024 Spotswood 5K takes over the borough on Saturday morning with walkers hitting the course at 8:45 a.m. and runners starting at 9 a.m. On Thursday, September 12, registered runners and walkers can pick up their bibs and commemorative t-shirts on the Spotwood Municipal ...
SEATTLE, WA – Did you know that renowned New Jersey Symphony Music Director Xian Zhang lived in Short Hills? She is a GRAMMY® and Emmy Award-winning conductor who has been with the NJ Symphony for eight years. Zhang is also the Music Director Designate for the Seattle Symphony and Conductor ...
EAST HANOVER, NJ - Get ready for a magical autumn at Hanover Park High School! The Hanover Park High School theatre program is thrilled to announce that they will be bringing the wizarding world to life this fall in the highly-anticipated high school version of "Harry Potter and the Cursed ...
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ – "Grand Horizons", a play by Bess Wohl, opens at Playhouse 22 this Friday, September 13. "Grand Horizons" is about Bill and Nancy. They have spent fifty full years as husband and wife -- practically breathing in unison, and anticipating each other's every sigh, snore, and ...
KENILWORTH, NJ - Please see the list of events hosted by the Kenilworth Public Library the week of Sept. 9 - Sept. 13.THIS WEEK AT THE LIBRARY....Monday, September 9: BINGO (6:30pm - 7:00pm) Ages: 3 & up_______________________________________Tuesday, September 10:BOOGE WOOGIE BABIES (10:30am - ...
Leer en españolNEWARK — After a year-long renovation of its hub in downtown Newark, Project for Empty Space reopens this week with a full slate of programming.The opening scheduled for Tuesday, Sept. 10, will have three new exhibition spaces, including a 27-foot box truck featuring the “BODY ...
HAWTHORNE, NJ - The Hawthorne Green Team and Chamber of Commerce held their 13th Annual Green Fair at the Farmers Market on the grounds of Louis Bay 2nd Library on Sunday, Sept. 8. Park Ave BMW had a display of electric vehicles and gave out information about their use and care. Local author ...
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 ...
JERSEY CITY, NJ - Artists are being invited to apply to participate in the third annual Pavement Art Festival.Hosted by the Washington Park Association (WPA) of Hudson County, the event will take place at Washington Park on September 28. According to organizers, 10 artists will be invited to ...
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 ...
SPOTSWOOD, NJ - American Legion Post 253's Ladies Auxiliary is hosting a 1920s themed Murder Mystery Dinner on Saturday, November 2 at 6:30 p.m. at the American Legion on Devoe Avenue. Participants are encouraged to come dressed for this adult only event in 1920s inspired attire. The evening's main ...
ROXBURY, NJ - Clouds blocked the sun on Saturday for this year's Olde Suckasunny Day in Roxbury, but they held their water for most of the day, making for what most considered to be a successful event.Rain that had been predicted, but it didn't come until about 2:15 p.m., which gave the hundreds of ...
Haga clic aquí para leer esta historia en españolNEW BRUNSWICK – A 13-foot-tall work constructed of high-grade aluminum and finished with a powder coating to ensure it remains pristine is the newest outdoor sculpture at Rutgers’ Zimmerli Art Museum on Hamilton Street.“Past is Prologue” by artist ...
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.Adam Sandler, His Wife & Daughter Dine at Goldberg’s World Famous Deli in Milburn, NJKenilworth Public ...
HUNTERDON COUNTY, NJ - The Hunterdon County Board of Commissioners approved by resolution Aug. 20 the effort by the county’s Cultural and Heritage Commission to submit a grant application to the Flemington-based Large Foundation to support the 2025 county Teen Arts Festival. In total, the board ...
MILWAUKEE, WI — A new Rutgers University bobblehead is coming soon!What better way to honor higher education at our state university? Yes, it's true. The National Bobblehead Hall of Fame and Museum in Milwaukee, WI, has immortalized Rutgers mascot “Sir Henry” as a bobblehead.Sir Henry makes ...
SPRINGFIELD, NJ -- The Friends of the Springfield Free Public Library will hold their Fall Vintage Jewelry Sale September 26-28 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day in the lobby Meeting Room at the Springfield Library, 66 Mountain Ave. There will be a large selection of rings, bracelets, necklaces, ...
Travesties, written by Tom Stoppard and directed by L.A. Mars, opens Friday at Nutley Little Theatre.1917: World War I has shattered Europe to pieces, but Zürich remains untouched. In this small, warless haven, unlikely figures congregate – an Irish poet, a Romanian absurdist, and the future leader ...
FLORHAM PARK, NJ - Scott Becchi has been named the new Chairman of the Board of the New Jersey Ballet Company. He will be succeeding Scott Tross, Esq. who has served as Board Chair for the past thirteen years. The transition marks a new chapter for New Jersey Ballet as it continues its mission to ...
DOYLESTOWN, PA—A band made up (mostly) of teachers from the Central Bucks School District will play a rescheduled show at Doylestown’s Central Park for the Thompson Performing Arts Summer Concert Series on Wednesday, Sept. 11.The band Class Act was started by a teacher, and most of its members ...
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ – The excitement was townwide as the Phillipsburg High School band and cheerleaders kicked off the 2024 football season continuing a tradition, marching from the high school to Maloney Stadium ahead of the highly anticipated opening game against Westfield.The band played, while the ...