Arts & Entertainment Top Stories

August 20, 2024

KENILWORTH, NJ - Kenilworth's premier ballroom dance studio, Continental Dance Club, announced the new classes for the month of September. Please see the flier above for more details. For over 60 + years, the studio has taught people from all over the tri-state area and further how to dance in ...

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PARAMUS, NJ - In one of its prettiest settings, the county is hosting its annual Senior Festival at Van Saun County Park on Thursday, September 12. Raindate: Tuesday, September 17 If you're 60 years or older, join area residents for a fun-filled day which includes lunch, music and ...

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MIDDLESEX COUNTY, NJ - On September 14, from 11 am to 5 pm, Middlesex County’s East Jersey Old Town Village located at 1050 River Road in Piscataway will welcome Michael Arenella and his Dreamland Orchestra, and Queen Esther for an unforgettable jazz extravaganza at the second Roaring 20s Jazz ...

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CLARK, NJ — The Union County Summer Music Festival turned into a day of vibrant energy and family-friendly fun as Taylor Nation headlined a spectacular event that drew Swifties and festival-goers of all ages on Saturday. Presented by the Union County Board of County Commissioners and held at ...

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Nutley Little Theatre is excited to announce the cast of Travesties, written by Tom Stoppard and directed by L.A. Mars. Cast: HENRY CARR - Nick Westemeyer TRISTAN TZARA - Laura Anthony JAMES JOYCE - Sean Buckley LENIN - David Baker BENNETT - Frank Bläuer GWENDOLEN - Asuka ...

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HAWTHORNE, NJ - The Police rescheduled its previously rained-out National Night Out to Wednesday, August 28. The free event, hosted by borough police and typically scheduled for the first Tuesday of August, includes free food and entertainment.  Location? 30 May Street, the bandshell, at 5:30 ...

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DENVILLE, NJ - The Denville Education Foundation is holding its annual Family Outdoor Movie Night at Gardner Field this September. Gardner Field is located at 2 Savage Road.  The event will be on Friday, September 13 from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. Hotel Transylvania will be played for residents of all ...

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CLARK, NJ - The Union County Summer Music Festival turned into a day of vibrant energy and family-friendly fun as Taylor Nation headlined a spectacular event that drew Swifties and festival-goers of all ages on Saturday. Presented by the Union County Board of County Commissioners and held at ...

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Red Bank, NJ: Don't miss the last Movie in the Park tonight, Tuesday, August 20. Finding Nemo ! In the vibrant, warm waters of the Great Barrier Reef, a Clown Fish named Marlin lives safely tucked away in his anemone home with his only son, Nemo. Overly cautious and fearful of the ocean’s ...

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RED BANK, NJ: The Navesink Maritime Heritage Association (NMHA) has announced the screening of "American River," a documentary that chronicles the transformation of the Passaic River from a natural landscape to an urbanized environment. "American River" follows Mary Bruno - author, ...

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UNION, NJ - Soul House 2024 will be held at Biertuempfel Park on Sept. 7. Event hosts, Roxanne Shante, DJ Cool V, and Kia Stewart, have planned an afternoon and evening of music and food.  Live performances by Ladies of Skyy will perform their iconic hits, “Here’s to You”, “Call Me” and “Let’s ...

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MORRISTOWN, NJ — Wanna be in the movies? Your big break may be coming. A Manhattan casting agency has put out a call for New Jerseyans to be paid extras in Adam Sandler’s “Happy Gilmore 2,” a Netflix sequel to his 1996 box office hit comedy. Grant Wilfley Casting will hold a casting call from ...

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NEPTUNE TOWNSHIP, NJ — The Neptune Public Library, located at 25 Neptune Blvd, has announced its schedule of programming planned for the week of August 19, 2024.  Tuesday, August 20  Toddlers and Wobblers Sensory Time will be presented at 10 a.m.  Wednesday, August 21   Toddlers and ...

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CLINTON TOWN, NJ - Raise your glass to National Red Wine Day! Join Courtyard Luxury Senior Living for a vibrant evening where creativity flows as freely as the wine at our paint and pour event presented by Hammer & Stain. Sip, paint, and craft your own glass masterpiece to take home. No ...

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MORRISTOWN, NJ — Wanna be in the movies? Your big break may be coming. A Manhattan casting agency has put out a call for New Jerseyans to be paid extras in Adam Sandler’s “Happy Gilmore 2,” a Netflix sequel to his 1996 box office hit comedy. Grant Wilfley Casting will hold a casting call from ...

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Leer en español NEWARK — Throngs of people filled Bloomfield Avenue in the city's North Ward on Sunday for a celebration of Latin culture that kicked off a series of city events geared at conflict resolution. Jannet Alston celebrated with a Cuban flag draped around her shoulders. “I like ...

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LONG BRANCH, NJ — Get ready for great music, fireworks and lots of fun at Saturday's Long Branch Jazz and Blues Festival. The free event is from 1 to 9 p.m. at the Long Branch Great Lawn and Promenade. There will be food trucks, vendors, crafts and activities for the kids. Fireworks begin at ...

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MAHOPAC, N.Y. — Who killed Mama Souprano? You can help figure out that mystery on Saturday night, Sept. 7, at Four Brothers Restaurant in Mahopac. “Who Killed Mama Souprano?”—the brainchild of local writer, director, and producer Elise Milner—is an audience-interactive parody/comedy that has ...

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"Art when really understood is the province of every human being." -Robert Henri RAHWAY, NJ — Last week, I was walking out of Butch Kowal's Tavern (on business, friends, not pleasure) as Nick Rosal was walking in. "Hey," I said. "Hey," he said right back. "What's going on?" I ...

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CLARK, NJ - The Union County Summer Music Festival turned into a day of vibrant energy and family-friendly fun as Taylor Nation headlined a spectacular event that drew Swifties and festival-goers of all ages on Saturday. Presented by the Union County Board of County Commissioners and held at ...

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MORRISTOWN, NJ — Wanna be in the movies? Your big break may be coming. A Manhattan casting agency has put out a call for New Jerseyans to be paid extras in Adam Sandler’s “Happy Gilmore 2,” a Netflix sequel to his 1996 box office hit comedy. Grant Wilfley Casting will hold a casting call from ...

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CLARK, NJ -- The Union County Summer Music Festival turned into a day of vibrant energy and family-friendly fun as Taylor Nation headlined a spectacular event that drew Swifties and festival-goers of all ages on Saturday. Presented by the Union County Board of County Commissioners and held at ...

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MORRISTOWN, NJ — Wanna be in the movies? Your big break may be coming. A Manhattan casting agency has put out a call for New Jerseyans to be paid extras in Adam Sandler’s “Happy Gilmore 2,” a Netflix sequel to his 1996 box office hit comedy. Grant Wilfley Casting will hold a casting call from ...

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MORRISTOWN, NJ — Wanna be in the movies? Your big break may be coming. A Manhattan casting agency has put out a call for New Jerseyans to be paid extras in Adam Sandler’s “Happy Gilmore 2,” a Netflix sequel to his 1996 box office hit comedy. Grant Wilfley Casting will hold a casting call from ...

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The Main Stage at the Hunterdon County 4-H and Agricultural Fair will feature entertainment of all kinds from late morning right on to closing. Two of the bands performing have connections with a longtime Lambertville resident and musician, Jimmy Fry, Sr., who passed away in May. Reel to ...

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SPARTA, NJ – The Sparta Recreation Department is looking for residents to join the Senior Olympics team. The 2024 Olympics will be held on September 18 at Veteran’s Par, in Randolph from 8 a.m. until 1 p.m. The Spartan team will have van transportation to the event.  That day the team will have ...

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KENILWORTH, NJ - The Kenilworth Public Library is offering the following adult programs for the month of September.   KENILWORTH PUBLIC LIBRARY ADULT PROGRAMS Join us on Monday, September 9, from 6:00pm – 7:45pm Tuesday, September 17, from 2-4pm for our card-making group “Paper Pals.” You ...

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CLARK, NJ - The Union County Summer Music Festival turned into a day of vibrant energy and family-friendly fun as Taylor Nation headlined a spectacular event that drew Swifties and festival-goers of all ages on Saturday. Presented by the Union County Board of County Commissioners and held at ...

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DOYLESTOWN, PA—Doylestown Borough’s Scenic Strolls are making a return after Labor Day, bringing back relaxing one-hour walks around some of Doylestown’s higher-visibility areas. The walks will kick off at areas including the library, the cemetery, Fonthill Castle and Chapman Park. The walks, ...

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BAYONNE, NJ - The City of Bayonne will play host once again to a Columbus Day Parade this year, just under a different name. , “We decided not to call it a Columbus Day Parade in order to avoid controversy,” Councilman Neil Carroll said. Instead, Bayonne's Italian Heritage Parade will take ...

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