Arts & Entertainment Top Stories

August 16, 2024

HACKENSACK, NJ - "I know you!" Ten-year-old Javier Valladares lit up when he saw John Johnson from the Bergen County Sheriff's office demonstrating Bomb Squad tools at the National Night Out in Hackensack. "You came to our school!" "You remember? That was me!" Johnson replied. "You were ...

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BAYONNE, NJ - Super Trans AM will perform in the Summer Sounds by the Bay concert on August 21. Super Trans AM is a unique and innovative theme band that plays arena anthems and chart-topping radio hits of the ‘70’s.   Set to begin at 7:00 p.m., the concert will take place at the amphitheater ...

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MAHOPAC, N.Y. — Renowned YouTube creator and boxer Jake Paul is spending a little time in Mahopac. Paul, who has more than 5.3 million followers on YouTube, arrived in town this week and will stay at the Frank Lloyd Wright house on Petra Island on Lake Mahopac. Donna Massaro, whose family ...

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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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BELMAR, NJ - The Belmar Art Center is proud to present the Lorraine Madsen Art Show, a heartfelt exhibition celebrating the vibrant and inspiring works of the late Lorraine M. Madsen. The exhibit, titled "Aqua Dreams," is on display now through September 3, 2024, at the center’s gallery located at ...

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Morristown, NJ – The top literary event in the tri-state area, the Morristown Festival of Books returns Friday, October 18th, and Saturday, October 19th, in historic downtown Morristown with something for readers of all ages and tastes. The keynote event kicks things off on Friday night, followed ...

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NORTH PLAINFIELD, NJ --Over the summer 16 North Plainfield High School Latino multilingual learners participated in Project Adelante, an innovative pre-college program designed to reduce the high school dropout rate among Latino students. The program provides immersive experiences and instructional ...

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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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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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NEW JERSEY — 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 1 ...

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NEW JERSEY — 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 1 ...

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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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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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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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JERSEY CITY, NJ - Jersey City's 2nd Annual Day of Fashion is set to to take place on September 5. The day's events will include a meet and greet by invitation only from 10 to 11:30 a.m. and a Q&A with stylist Ty Hunter from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. There will also be a panel discussion from noon ...

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RAHWAY, NJ — On Thursday, September 12, folk musician and singer Steven Keene will visit Rahway for a one-night-only performance at Hamilton Stage, located at 360 Hamilton St., at 7 p.m. The Union County Performing Arts Center (UCPAC) writes, "Keene grew up in Brooklyn, New York, and got his ...

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Morristown, NJ – August 14, 2024 – New Jersey Ballet (NJB) is thrilled to announce its eagerly  anticipated 2024/2025 Season, featuring a dazzling array of works by celebrated choreographers  including George Balanchine, Jerome Robbins, Twyla Tharp, Justin Peck, Peter Martins, Lauren  Lovette, and ...

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KENILWORTH, NJ - Get excited because the Kenilworth Volunteer Fire Department just announced that the dunk tank is back for two days. The deal is for five dollars, participants will receive three softballs to dunk their favorite KFD member. Please see the schedule above to check out the dunk ...

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Plenty of live music, art and a Corvette show are on tap this weekend. Here's a list of what's happening in our area August 16-18, 2024: August 16, 2024 Tinker Trike Mobile Makerspace at the Red Mill Museum Village-Create, discover and explore at our mobile makerspace, the Tinker Trike. From ...

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HOBOKEN, NJ - Following its postponement in July due to bad weather, the night has finally arrived - The City of Hoboken's free screening of the Barbie movie is tonight at Pier A Park as part of the Movies Under the Stars program. Attendees ae welcome to arrive at 7:30 p.m. to compete in a ...

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EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ - After a week of rain and disruption, the county fair closed Sunday on a high note as the sun finally broke through on Saturday. Tropical Storm Debby, which brought relentless downpours and forced early closures and cancelations earlier in the week, eased off just in time to ...

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SOMERVILLE, NJ - Diamond Eye Jack, a talented New Jersey cover band that recreates the essence of Jerry Garcia and the legendary Grateful Dead band, will perform Saturday night, Aug.17 on the Division Street Summer Stage beginning at 6:30 p.m. The entire performance will be covers from the San ...

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Morristown, NJ – August 14, 2024 – New Jersey Ballet (NJB) is thrilled to announce its eagerly  anticipated 2024/2025 Season, featuring a dazzling array of works by celebrated choreographers  including George Balanchine, Jerome Robbins, Twyla Tharp, Justin Peck, Peter Martins, Lauren  Lovette, and ...

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Morristown, NJ – August 14, 2024 – New Jersey Ballet (NJB) is thrilled to announce its eagerly  anticipated 2024/2025 Season, featuring a dazzling array of works by celebrated choreographers  including George Balanchine, Jerome Robbins, Twyla Tharp, Justin Peck, Peter Martins, Lauren  Lovette, and ...

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GLEN ROCK, NJ - What a difference a week makes! National Night Out, a police-sponsored event, delighted local families at Wilde Memorial Park on Tuesday night. After rainy weather and Tropical Storm Debby dumped several inches of rain on the area the week of August 6, Mother Nature redeemed ...

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Morristown, NJ – August 14, 2024 – New Jersey Ballet (NJB) is thrilled to announce its eagerly  anticipated 2024/2025 Season, featuring a dazzling array of works by celebrated choreographers  including George Balanchine, Jerome Robbins, Twyla Tharp, Justin Peck, Peter Martins, Lauren  Lovette, and ...

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MILLTOWN, NJ - The Milltown Public Library is hosting Back-to-School Bingo on Monday, August 19 at 6:30 p.m. Adults and families are welcome. Snacks will be served. 

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