Arts & Entertainment Top Stories
By GABRIELLA DRAGONE
March 7, 2026
TOTOWA, NJ - Local author and educator Dina Nasr-Heerema spent Saturday morning sharing her children’s books with the community during a special appearance at Orangetheory Fitness Totowa, celebrating Read Across America while encouraging families to embrace both reading and healthy living.Dina, a ...
NORTH CALDWELL, NJ –The Masquers of West Essex production of Chicago: Teen Edition will premiere next week.Performances are on Thursday, March 12; Friday, March 13; and Saturday, March 14 at 7 pm, with a matinée performance at 2 pm on Saturday, March 14. Tickets are on sale here.This musical whisks ...
LEBANON BOROUGH, NJ – Today, Congressman Tom Kean, Jr. (NJ-07) announced that his office is accepting submissions for the 2026 Congressional Art Competition. The competition, sponsored by the Congressional Institute, is the U.S. House of Representatives’ official art competition and is open to all ...
MONTCLAIR, NJ — Several multitalented Montclair creatives are joining forces to make their mark on New York’s theater scene with a gripping one-act play that brings to life a little-known yet powerful episode in the life of trailblazing activist Sojourner Truth.“Dust of Egypt” debuts for four weeks ...
NUTLEY, NJ - Residents of Nutley have noticed lots of changes over the past several years, this week, the names of two major streets in town were changed. Motorists along Franklin Ave and Center St will notice new temporary signs announcing the changes.In addition to the fresh green stripe painted ...
HAMILTON, NJ - Families and residents in the Hamilton Township area will have the chance to celebrate Irish heritage and community spirit when the annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade marches down Nottingham Way later this month.The parade, presented by the Ancient Order of Hibernians, is scheduled for ...
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ – The United States Navy Concert Band filled the Phillipsburg High School auditorium with the sounds of pride and patriotism on Tuesday, March 3, 2026. Performing to a packed house, the concert was a highlight of the band’s 2026 Northeast tour—a cornerstone of the nationwide "50 ...
SUMMIT, NJ – Each performance of Summit High School’s Big Fish brought audiences to their feet with thunderous applause, but after his final bow, senior Noah Ibrahim, who portrayed the larger-than-life Edward Bloom, managed to quiet the auditorium for a powerful message.“Like the Blooms, families ...
SOMERVILLE, NJ - The Rock Shack will host another all ages, 1, 2 punch this weekend. First on Friday, March 6,get ready for a night of incredible songwriting, musicianship, and lyricism!!! Isabella Dussias is a regular on the Stone Pony stage and has worked up to headliner status. Her music ...
PARAMUS, NJ — The Paramus Recreation Department is seeking employees for its Summer Playground program.Final camp locations are still under review, hoping to secure three locations with facilities to allow indoor and outdoor activities for participants.Coming along this year are daily vendors, ...
MORRISTOWN, NJ — AMC Theatres says it expects to close additional “underperforming” locations in 2026 as it continues reshaping its footprint nationwide—a strategy that has already resulted in more than 200 theater closures over the last five years.While AMC has not released a list of which ...
MORRISTOWN, NJ — AMC Theatres says it expects to close additional “underperforming” locations in 2026 as it continues reshaping its footprint nationwide—a strategy that has already resulted in more than 200 theater closures over the last five years.While AMC has not released a list of which ...
WOODBRIDGE, NJ — Woodbridge will go ‘shamrock green’ on Sunday, March 8, for the 52nd annual St. Patrick's Day parade, thrilling scores of local spectators, visitors from Middlesex County and across New Jersey.The American-Irish Association has named John M. Mitch – one of Woodbridge’s most ...
HACKENSACK, NJ — Recently featured on ABC's Good Morning America was Hackensack Project Management Clerk and Board of Education Trustee Gina Gilmore and her son, Kyle Hewlett.Hewlett was 24 in 2023 when he suddenly went into cardiac arrest. To stabilize his heart, he required over 90 minutes of ...
MORRIS COUNTY, NJ - Here’s a look at what’s happening across our area this weekend. From live music and theater performances to community events, sports competitions, and family-friendly activities, residents will find plenty of opportunities to get out and enjoy the first full weekend of ...
MORRIS COUNTY, NJ - Here’s a look at what’s happening across our area this weekend. From live music and theater performances to community events, sports competitions, and family-friendly activities, residents will find plenty of opportunities to get out and enjoy the first full weekend of ...
EDISON, NJ - Christine Hong, an Edison-based painter, is the recipient of a fellowship grant from the New Jersey State Council on the Arts. Hong was awarded $22,900, and is one of 198 New Jersey-based artists to receive a fellowship this year. To see more of her work, visit her personal website or ...
WESTFIELD, NJ — Looking for a musical featuring a man who’s in love with the moon, a teen who enjoys being tortured and a young woman who carries around a crossbow? If so, the Roosevelt Intermediate School spring musical is for you.RIS students will keep audiences laughing from the opening number ...
CHATHAM, NJ – The highly anticipated 2026 CHS PTO Fashion Show is fast approaching.Chatham High students will “Make it Count” on Friday, March 13 at 7 p.m. when I82 seniors showcase fashion styles from more than 30 vendors.The entertainment includes six skits performed by CHS seniors related to the ...
CEDAR GROVE, NJ — Cedar Grove senior residents will soon have the opportunity to enjoy one of New Jersey’s most beautiful spring traditions with a guided trip to Branch Brook Park to see its famous cherry blossoms in bloom.The Township of Cedar Grove is offering a special bus tour for senior ...
NUTLEY, NJ — Nutley senior citizens enjoyed an evening of great food, music, and community at the annual Dinner and a Show, hosted at Nutley High School and organized by Commissioner Mauro Tucci and the Nutley Department of Parks and Recreation.Now in its fifth year, the popular event continues to ...
NEW PROVIDENCE, NJ - Join us for the New Providence High School PTSA’s annual “Bright Lights, Big City" Tricky Tray & Fashion Show on Saturday, March 28, 2026. Kick off the night with Baskets & Bites from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. in the NPHS Cafeteria! Check out 90 amazing baskets! Filled with ...
Princeton, NJ – If you were thinking of absorbing a bit of Algerian culture, on the edge of the Arab world, or of sampling some Ukrainian folk music, hopping on a plane and jetting into those areas may not be the travel adventure of choice these days. But here’s some armchair traveling, with ...
FAIR LAWN, NJ – The League of Women Voters of Fair Lawn is hosting “How to Raise a Citizen,” a special program at the library on Sunday, March 29, 2026.The League, in partnership with the Maurice M. Pine Public Library, invites the community to this special Women’s History Month author event, which ...
This past Monday, the seats at the Chatham Hickory Tree Cinema were completely packed as families, friends, teachers, and community members gathered for an unforgettable night. The CHS Honors Short Films class premiered their original films on the big screen, transforming months of hard work into a ...
SCOTCH PLAINS, NJ — The annual St. Patrick’s Day celebration at Darby Road (450 Park Ave., Scotch Plains) will return in 2026 with five days of festivities, live entertainment and family-friendly activities leading up to St. Patrick’s Day.The 2026 festival is scheduled to run from Friday, March 13, ...
LIVINGSTON, NJ — For more than 100 years, the Livingston Police Department (LPD) has taken pride in not only protecting and serving but being woven into the very fabric of the Livingston community. A recent project conducted by the Livingston Community Poling Unit (CPU) demonstrates the connection ...
BAYONNE, NJ - Bayonne students are set to participate in the 2026 Elementary Dance Concert lantern this month.Both shows will be held on Wednesday, March 25, with the first one beginning at 5:00 p.m. featuring dancers from Henry Harris elementary school and 4th graders from Michael Shemin Midtown ...
MORRIS COUNTY, NJ - Here’s a look at what’s happening across our area this weekend. From live music and theater performances to community events, sports competitions, and family-friendly activities, residents will find plenty of opportunities to get out and enjoy the first full weekend of ...
MORRIS COUNTY, NJ - Here’s a look at what’s happening across our area this weekend. From live music and theater performances to community events, sports competitions, and family-friendly activities, residents will find plenty of opportunities to get out and enjoy the first full weekend of ...