Arts & Entertainment Top Stories

August 6, 2024

BERNARDSVILLE, NJ - Bernardsville Police Department has decided to cancel National Night Out tonight due to the forecasted severe weather tonight. "This decision was made out of an abundance of caution for the attendees, vendors, sponsors, and emergency responders," the Bernardsville Police ...

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NEW PROVIDENCE, NJ - The New Providence Police Department has announced this year's National Night Out event will be held inside the Municipal Gym from 6 to 8 p.m. due to pending weather conditions.  Live entertainment from Elefante Music's Jazz Academy! Related article: Celebrate National ...

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Morristown, NJ ─ The Morristown Festival of Books is thrilled to welcome host of CNN’s Fareed Zakaria GPS, journalist, and author Fareed Zakaria as its 2024 Keynote Speaker. Zakaria will discuss his New York Times best seller, Age of Revolutions: Progress and Backlash from 1600 to the ...

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WESTFIELD, NJ — Friday was someone's lucky day. A New Jersey Mega Millions Lottery ticket that won $10,000 was sold in town on Aug. 2, according to the lottery. The ticket was sold at Krauzer’s Food Store at 727 Central Ave. The odds of winning $10,000 are one in 931,001 per two-dollar ...

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Morristown, NJ ─ The Morristown Festival of Books is thrilled to welcome host of CNN’s Fareed Zakaria GPS, journalist, and author Fareed Zakaria as its 2024 Keynote Speaker. Zakaria will discuss his New York Times best seller, Age of Revolutions: Progress and Backlash from 1600 to the ...

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BASKING RIDGE, NJ - The Bernards Township Police Department has announced the cancellation of this year's National Night Out event due to pending weather conditions.  At this time, a make-up date has not been set. The police department will provide updates as more information becomes ...

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NUTLEY, NJ - The New Jersey Symphony is performing the Godfather Live at NJPAC. Violante's Meat Market, Nutley's BBQ Headquarters, has a deal for you!  Ticket's for the event, taking place August 16 and 18 are on sale now. It gets better, as a sponsor of the NJ Symphony, use code VIOLANTES to ...

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RED BANK, NJ: Save the Date! The 70th Annual Red Bank Sidewalk Sale is happening on August 9, 10, and 11! From Friday to Sunday, visitors can enjoy exciting outdoor shopping and exceptional savings from a variety of downtown Red Bank retailers! The three-day event was first held in 1954 and ...

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PISCATAWAY, NJ – Piscataway’s National Night Out event, originally scheduled for Tuesday, August 6, from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., has been postponed due to impending inclement weather, according to township police. A new date has been tentatively set for Tuesday, September 17, said police. More ...

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BERNARDS TWP., NJ _ Weather permitting, Bernards Township police again will present National Night Out, a community event that brings together residents, police and other community organizations, starting at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, August 6. Police and other first responders and community groups will be ...

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Princeton, NJ – Host J. Robert Hillier's welcoming charm and the delectable refreshments were not the only aspects of the August 2 opening reception for Princeton's annual Safe Streets Summer Program that made the event memorable. Meeting old friends and making new ones was also rewarding. But ...

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SPRINGFIELD, NJ -- Due to forecasts for inclement weather, Springfield has postoned its National Night Out event from Tuesday, Aug. 6 to Tuesday, Aug. 20. On Aug. 20, between 5 and 8 p.m. in the parking lot of Jonathan Dayton High School, there will be an opportunity to explore Springfield's and ...

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GLEN ROCK, NJ - Glen Rock National Night Out has been postponed until Tuesday, August 13 at 5 p.m. The forecasted storms, nothing to do with Tropical Cyclone Debby, per the National Weather Service, could dump 1-2 inches of rain over the next two days. What's Tropical Cyclone Debby doing? ...

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SOMERVILLE, NJ - The Downtown Somerville Alliance will feature "Mama Mia" during the family-friendly Starlit Cinema Thursday night Aug. 8. Free Thursday night movies will continue in July and August, through Aug. 15. The free movies are shown on a large screen erected on Division Street, ...

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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, ...

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Nutley Little Theatre announces auditions for DRACULA adapted by Liz Lochhead and based on the novel by Bram Stoker Director: Heather Ferreira Stage Manager: Emily Tonn Auditions: Monday, August 19th, 6:30 pm-10:00 pm Thursday, August 22nd, 6:30 pm-10:00 pm CALLBACKS: Wednesday, ...

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BLOOMINGDALE, NJ - Bloomingdale Fire Department will be doing a wetdown.  The wetdown will be on August 17th from 4pm until 9pm.  The location is at the Firemans Hall (97 Hamburg Tpk).  The wetdown will be an event that includes live music, food, and refreshments. 

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NEWTON, NJ – Town of Newton officials have announced the National Night Out event scheduled for Tuesday, August 6 has been canceled because of forecasted weather. A new date has not yet been announced. The event was to be held in Memory Park with live music, food, games and the opportunity to ...

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PARAMUS, NJ - Due to forecasted storms, and the flood watch on Tuesday, Paramus National Night Out 2024 will be rescheduled, according to emergency management. National Night Out was scheduled for 5 p.m., Tuesday, August 6. No new date has been announced. The weather forecast, according to ...

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DOYLESTOWN, PA—Tomorrow’s National Night Out celebration in Doylestown’s Central Park has been cancelled due to concerns about severe weather predicted for tomorrow afternoon. Shortly before noon on Monday, the Doylestown Township Police Department announced the event would be canceled. There is ...

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HAMILTON, NJ - The Knights of Columbus Council 7677 at St. Gregory the Great Parish is gearing up for Knightsfest, set to take place on Friday, August 30. This free-admission festival will transform the grounds of St. Gregory the Great Parish into a vibrant hub of live music and delicious food, ...

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ROSELLE PARK, NJ – Roselle Park hosted its final “Summer Nights: Open Mic at the Gazebo!” on Wednesday, July 31, an event that put the spotlight squarely on local Roselle Park performers.  Councilwoman Rosanna Lyons opened the night with a quick speech, thanking people for coming out, and ...

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MERCER COUNTY, NJ - The Mercer County Library System (MCLS) will begin accepting entries for its 2024 Amateur Photo Contest on Monday, August 12. This year’s theme is “Adventures in Mercer County and Beyond!" and submissions will be accepted at all local branches until Monday, September ...

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WESTFIELD, NJ — When he came home to New Jersey after college, Robert Tiedemann got a recommendation from a friend to join a local music group. The group was unlike anything he had ever played in, and he wanted to give it a shot. “It's a great chance to get in shape on an instrument, and it was ...

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RED BANK, NJ: Join the community from 7:00pm to 8:30pm for these free concerts and let the soothing sounds of jazz enhance your summer evenings. Red Bank Parks and Recreation invites you to experience the magic of live jazz music every Thursday evening. Only two shows left; August 8 and ...

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MT. TABOR, NJ - On Friday, August 2nd, a new King and Queen of Mt. Tabor's Children's Day were coronated. This was the 155th annual festival and it was held inside the Tabernacle. Mayor Barberio presented keys to the city to the newly crowned King Erik Murphy and Queen Saffiyah ...

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HANOVER TOWNSHIP, NJ - The Friends of Hanover Township Cultural Arts Committee is hosting a 'Wall of Art' photography exhibit featuring "The Art of Water" pieces for the months of August and September. There will be stunning works by talented local artists on display. This is an excellent ...

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Leer en español CAMDEN – The National Night Out in Camden, part of a nationwide celebration intended to build police-community partnerships and bolster the feeling of community, will be Tuesday, August 6, at Farnham Park. The free event begins at 5:30 p.m. and ends at 8:30 at 1648 Baird ...

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KENILWORTH, NJ - Please see the list of events hosted by the Kenilworth Public Library the week of August 5 - August 9. THIS WEEK AT THE LIBRARY.... Monday, August 5: JOIN THE SUMMER READING CLUB! Children ages 2 - 12 years old are invited to stop by the library with their family to ...

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SOMERSET COUNTY, NJ - The Somerset County Library System of New Jersey (SCLSNJ) can help you enhance your digital literacy. The North Plainfield branch will be hosting free technology training opportunities throughout the summer - and beyond.    "One day, someone walked in, not knowing how to ...

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