Arts & Entertainment Top Stories
By MATT KADOSH
August 11, 2024
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 ...
NEPTUNE TOWNSHIP, NJ — The Neptune Public Library, located at 25 Neptune Blvd, has announced its schedule of programming planned for the week of August 11, 2024. Monday, August 12 ‘Stuff Your Own Shark,’ a children’s program open to ages one to seven, will take place at 10 a.m. Tuesday, ...
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 ...
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 ...
KENILWORTH, NJ – The 2024 Kenilworth Firework Display which was postponed back in June due to the weather is set to take place on Tuesday, September 3. Exciting events are scheduled to start at 7 p.m. and fireworks will go off around 9:20. The location for the event is not stated on the flier ...
BRIDGEWATER, NJ - Chicks and ducks and geese better scurry down to Watchung Arts Center this Aug. 15 through Aug. 17, as Bridgewater’s own Ninety-Nine Cent Players light up the stage with a summer production of Rodgers and Hammerstein’s "Oklahoma!". Tickets are now available for the entire ...
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. 1. Another Lottery Win at a New Jersey ShopRite -- $46,642! 2. Iconic Union County Pizzeria Lost to ...
NUTLEY, NJ - Make Plans for Dinner, they stay for cocktails and live music every Friday and Saturday this summer at the Oakley in Nutley. Upcoming live music: Aug 16 7-10 Whitley Duo Aug 17 8-11 Music Boulevard Aug 23 7-10 Paradise Vendors Aug 24 7-10 Mike Rocket Aug 30 ...
WOOD-RIDGE, NJ - In the days before graduation, Wood-Ridge High School seniors spent time personalizing their graduation caps with messages of gratitude, whimsy, and pride in their high school journey or new collegiate home. Scroll through the photos to see some of the unique caps created by ...
The Bucks County Playhouse’s production of “GREASE” is an electrifying journey back to the 1950s, capturing the essence of youth, rebellion, and the classic rock 'n' roll spirit that has made this musical a beloved staple for decades. From the moment the curtain rose, the audience was transported ...
Two households both alike in dignity, in fair Verona, where we lay our scene, from ancient grudge break to new mutiny, a pair of star-crossed lovers...[spoiler deleted!] It's ROMEO & JULIET directed by Beatriz Esteban-Messina with Amanda Castro-Conroy, Laura DiCerto, John Fraissinet, ...
WEST ORANGE, NJ – Township Public Information Officer Joseph Fagan reported at the recent township committee meeting that the West Orange Elks Club hosted a lovely prom for senior citizens earlier this summer. According to Fagan, “West Orange Police Officer Karen Mango organized the event and ...
RAHWAY, NJ — On Saturday, August 24, 7-10 p.m., the Lilydubois Coffeehouse is back in Rahway, offering an evening of Christian-themed live music, entertainment, and fellowship in the social hall of St. Thomas the Apostle Byzantine Catholic Church, located at 1405 St. Georges Ave., in ...
CLARK, NJ — The final show of this year’s Union County Summer Arts Concert Series will feature Taylor Nation, coming to Oak Ridge Park in Clark on Saturday, August 17, from noon to 4 p.m. This energetic Taylor Swift tribute band will bring the excitement of a live Taylor Swift concert to the park, ...
OLEAN, NY — The city’s summer concert series will continue Thursday with a performance of folk rock by Stick Tights. The concert will take place from 6 to 8 p.m. in Lincoln Park at the corner of State and Union streets, The concert series will run through Sept. 19. The schedule can be ...
PORTVILLE, NY — The 2024 Music in the Park series will feature a performance by Terry Bellamy on Wednesday. Concerts in the series will run from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Pioneer Park, North Main Street at Maple Avenue. The series will continue through Sept. 4. The schedule includes: Aug.
CUBA, NY — The Chumps will perform on Aug. 12 in the Monday Music on the Lawn concert at Cuba-Rushford Central Elementary School, 15 Elm St. Concerts in the Monday summer series, featuring area talent, are scheduled for 6 to 7:30 p.m. Aug. 19: The Chillbilly's & Friends Aug. 26: ...
BELLEVILLE, NJ - NJ Assemblywoman Carmen Morales, in conjunction with the Belleville Farmers Market, Township of Belleville, Belleville Public Schools, and the Partnership of Children of Essex, is hosting a Family Fun Day and School Supply Giveaway on Sunday Aug. 11 at Belleville High School from ...
DOYLESTOWN, PA—A Billy Joel tribute band from nearby Lansdale will take the stage at Doylestown’s Central Park for the Thompson Performing Arts Summer Concert Series on Wednesday night. River of Dreams will pay tribute to the legendary performer from Long Island. Expect to hear songs like “You ...
RED BANK, NJ: The rain is gone so get out there and enjoy some of the best that the 70th Annual Red Bank Sidewalk Sale has to offer! From today, Saturday to Sunday, visitors will enjoy exciting outdoor shopping and exceptional savings from a variety of downtown Red Bank retailers! The ...
RANDOLPH, NJ - The Longo Planetarium at County College of Morris is offering shows this weekend of the month. Showing this weekend is One Sky, Starlit Nights and Big Astronomy. One Sky Show - Saturday at 2pm -to purchase tickets click HERE Starlit Nights Show - Saturday at 5pm - to purchase ...
RED BANK, NJ: The Navesink Maritime Heritage Association (NMHA) has announced the screening of "American River," a documentary exploring the Passaic River's journey from a pristine to an urbanized environment. American River follows Mary Bruno, author, environmentalist, and filmmaker, as she ...
UNION, NJ - The Vauxhall Branch of the Union Public Library will be celebrating and honoring the life of iconic American writer and civil rights activist James Baldwin. His 1953 novel, "Go Tell It on the Mountain" has been ranked as one of the top 100 English-Language novels. Baldwin was an ...
Princeton, NJ – Our entertainment calendar doesn’t usually feature elected officials, but the Joint Effort Witherspoon Jackson Community Princeton Safe Streets program has added a headliner to its event on Saturday morning, August 10. That’s the Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate, Andy ...
Leer en Español 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 ...
JERSEY SHORE, NJ - As we here in NJ and all those along the East Coast have been hit by Tropical Storm Debby and torrential rain and high winds, the weather forecast for this weekend has improved immensely, as Saturday's forecast is partly cloudy, 85 degrees and the chance of rain @ 21%, while ...
JERSEY SHORE, NJ - As we here in NJ and all those along the East Coast have been hit by Tropical Storm Debby and torrential rain and high winds, the weather forecast for this weekend has improved immensely, as Saturday's forecast is partly cloudy, 85 degrees and the chance of rain @ 21%, while ...
RAHWAY, NJ —The Heart of the City Festival (HOTC) is set to return to Rahway on Saturday, August 10 (rain date) for its fourth year, in celebration of the region’s cultural diversity across Black and Brown artists and businesses. This annual event has become a cornerstone of the city’s cultural ...
HOBOKEN, NJ -What Hoboken Sounds Like is hosting Summer Blockfest on Saturday, August 10, from 12:00 PM to 7:00 PM at 770 Jackson Street. Attendees can look forward to a day filled with live Hip-Hop and R&B performances, a range of food vendors, art displays, and local businesses showcasing ...
MADISON, NJ – Madison's Outdoor Summer Concert continues. This Friday's concert has been moved indoor. Pyrenesia will now play inside the Madison Community Arts Center. The concerts are free to attend. The schedule is as follows: August 9 - Pyrenesia at Madison Community Arts ...