Arts & Entertainment Top Stories
By ALEX CONNELL
August 12, 2024
HOBOKEN, NJ - The second annual Summer Blockfest took place over the weekend, drawing crowds from all over Hoboken and beyond. The event, which pays homage to hip-hop, featured performances from both returning and new artists such as Harlem Cam, Sosa Da Don, Rara, Alburst, Mp14, Gunner Montana, ...
SOMERVILLE, NJ - The Downtown Somerville Alliance has made some changes to its Starlit Cinema movie series. The free Aug. 15 showing of "Clueless" has been postponed until Aug. 22. There will be no movie shown Aug. 15. The Starlit Cinema is a "pop-up" outdoor theater set up on the Division ...
DOYLESTOWN, PA—The Middletown Grange Fair, which celebrates the agricultural traditions that once dominated Bucks County, returns to Wrightstown Aug. 16-20. Over five days, the fair will feature livestock demonstrations, hot dog pig races, pony rides, food trucks, amusement rides, horse-drawn ...
LONG BRANCH, NJ — The Long Branch Free Public Library's Summer Reading Contest is still underway. It ends on August 31. Seven readers will receive an Amazon Fire Tablet, which was donated by the Friends of the Library. Click here to get started and track your reading. Your Long Branch library ...
GLEN ROCK, NJ – Get ready for a tail-wagging good time! The 6th Annual Pool Paw-ty, a beloved doggie swim fundraiser, will take place on Monday, September 16, 2024, at the Glen Rock Municipal Kiddie Pool. This event, hosted by the Glen Rock Dog Park non-profit, promises an evening of fun and frolic ...
KENILWORTH, NJ - Please see the list of events hosted by the Kenilworth Public Library the week of August 12 - August 16. THIS WEEK AT THE LIBRARY.... Monday, August 12: BINGO (6:30pm - 7:00pm) Ages: 3 & up _______________________________________ Tuesday, August 13: BOOGE ...
DENVILLE, NJ - The Denville Sunrise Rotary Club invites residents of all ages to its Great Denville Duck Race and Decorating Contest. The event will be held on Saturday, September 28 at Gardner Field, located at 2 Savage Rd. The Sunrise Rotary Club says check-in is at 10 a.m. Decorated Duck ...
ROSELLE, NJ - The Borough of Roselle is holding a Different Abilities Field and Fun Day as part of Mayor Donald Shaw’s Wellness Campaign. The event will be held at Arminio Field on August 25 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. All ages are welcome to attend. Various activities will be available ...
BUTLER, NJ - Butler Library will be hosting an August Scavenger Hunt. The scavenger hunt is for ages 5-10 year olds. Stop by the circulation desk and pick up a form and pencil to begin your scavenger hunt journey. For more information visit: http://butlerlibrary.org
RED BANK, NJ: Red Bank Parks and Recreation invites you to the final Jazz in the Park that will take place this Thursday, August 15, starting at 7:00pm and concluding at 8:30pm. Don't miss experiencing the magic of live jazz music at Riverside Gardens Park, with stunning views of the Navesink ...
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ - Describing the creative process is daunting, as creativity is something that someone has or feels. However, the process of creating is a different matter. East Brunswick's Kathleen Elle has expanded and explored her own process of getting ideas into words and music; recording ...
RED BANK, NJ: The 70th Annual Red Bank Sidewalk Sale, a cherished summer tradition since 1954, once again drew thousands of eager shoppers to the vibrant town over the weekend. The three-day event kicked off on a windy Friday, followed by a beautiful Saturday and Sunday, bringing the community ...
FLEMINGTON, NJ - Flemington hosted the 7th Annual Corn, Tomato and Beer Festival Aug. 10 with a focus on farm-to-festival creations and more. The event included a celebration of local Jersey tomatoes, sweet corn, craft beer and more, and brought together local farmers, boutique restaurants, ...
BRIDGEWATER, NJ - The Duke Island Park Summer Concert Series was held throughout July and into August, with a number of musical acts performing on stage in the middle of the park. Acts this year included Bon Journey, Jake's Rockin Country Band, Suit & Mai Tai, Step by Step and Stifler's ...
Nutley's Joe Lodato is en route to Chicago to start rehearsals for the upcoming season at the Lyric Opera in Chicago. TAPinto Nutley's Alley Shubert sat down with him this summer to learn more about our hometown opera star. Her report: NUTLEY, NJ - In the upcoming months, Nutley native Joe ...
WAYNE, NJ – It’s a moment of history, with the first new Master Plan in 30 years coming soon for Wayne Township. A Master Plan is a tool the municipality uses to shape how the township might look in the future. The project will take about two years to create and completely implement, and one of the ...
MIDDLETOWN, NJ: Musicians on a Mission (MOAM) held their annual MOAM-A-PALOOZA in the gallery at Middletown Arts Center on Sunday, August 11th from 12 PM to 4 PM. The event was free for members of Musicians on a Mission, and $10 (suggested donation) for other guests. All the money raised during ...
MONTCLAIR, NJ - Montclair History Center Receives Grant to Continue the YWCA and Preservation History of the Crane House & Historic YWCA Museum, officials announced. The Montclair History Center has been awarded a project grant by the New Jersey Historical Commission to develop an exhibit ...
BUTLER, NJ - Butler Library for the month of August will be hosting Rainy Day Crafts. On any given rainy day during the month of August, between the hours of 11 am - 1 pm, stop into the library and complete a craft. Crafts are for ages 3-8 years.
CLINTON TOWN, NJ - The Town of Clinton celebrated the new mural painted in the alley next to Audio Video Synergy by local student artist Ava Vallely on Sunday, August 11, 2024. Ava, a rising sophomore at North Hunterdon High School, was presented with a proclamation from the Town by Mayor Janice ...
BERKELEY HEIGHTS, N.J. — Get ready to lace up your sneakers for a day of fitness, fun, and community spirit at the Berkeley Heights 5K Race benefiting the KAW Foundation for Mental Health, scheduled for Sunday, September 15, 2024. Whether you’re an experienced runner or just looking for a leisurely ...
BERKELEY HEIGHTS, N.J. — Get ready to lace up your sneakers for a day of fitness, fun, and community spirit at the Berkeley Heights 5K Race benefiting the KAW Foundation for Mental Health, scheduled for Sunday, September 15, 2024. Whether you’re an experienced runner or just looking for a leisurely ...
BERKELEY HEIGHTS, N.J. — Get ready to lace up your sneakers for a day of fitness, fun, and community spirit at the Berkeley Heights 5K Race benefiting the KAW Foundation for Mental Health, scheduled for Sunday, September 15, 2024. Whether you’re an experienced runner or just looking for a leisurely ...
BERKELEY HEIGHTS, N.J. — Get ready to lace up your sneakers for a day of fitness, fun, and community spirit at the Berkeley Heights 5K Race benefiting the KAW Foundation for Mental Health, scheduled for Sunday, September 15, 2024. Whether you’re an experienced runner or just looking for a leisurely ...
DOYLESTOWN, PA—The final concert of the year in Doylestown Borough’s summer concert series will take place this Thursday in Broad Commons Park. The show was originally scheduled for Aug. 8 but cancelled because of rain. The makeup concert will take place at 7 p.m. on Aug. 15. The show will ...
SPARTA, NJ – Several Sparta High School photography students had their talent recognized at the 2024 Sussex County Fair. Aria Dalio’s “Dance in Motion” earned a second place ribbon in the Photography in Sussex County category. “I loved being able to incorporate my love and passion for dance ...
NEWARK — A daylong celebration to be headlined by “Queen of Reggaeton,” Ivy Queen, this month will also include a performance by Fernando Villalona, one of the greatest merengue singers in the genre’s history, city officials announced. The city’s seventh-annual Latin Festival is scheduled to be ...
PARSIPPANY, NJ - The Parsippany Library will be collecting craft supplies in advance of a Craft Supply Swap to be held in September. See information below.
Waretown - Concert this Tuesday, check out the info on the flyer below.
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ - This week’s county fair has been hit hard by heavy rain, leading to early closures on Thursday, August 8, and a complete cancelation of activities on Friday, August 9. The relentless downpour was the result of Tropical Storm Debby, which brought challenging weather conditions ...