Arts & Entertainment Top Stories
By JAKE NEMCEK
July 31, 2024
NORTH PLAINFIELD, NJ -- The North Plainfield Fall Festival is a community wide event designed to bring local organizations together with our schools as we celebrate a new school year and everything that makes our community special. Proceeds from this event benefit the North Plainfield Education ...
RAHWAY, NJ —The Heart of the City Festival (HOTC) is set to return to Rahway on Saturday, August 3 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 calendar, ...
MAHOPAC, N.Y. — Sheet music, book pages, burlap, and even paper doilies are creatively repurposed as painting canvases by Hudson Valley artist Rachel Williams. Her innovative work will be on display throughout August in the Third Floor Gallery at Mahopac Public Library. Williams will be on hand for ...
WESTFIELD, NJ — A disk that is part of a temporary installation by the late artist Seward Johnson is being put back in its place in Mindowaskin Park after it was thrown into the pond Monday evening, Westfield Police Chief Christopher Battiloro said. The disk accompanies a lifelike statue of a ...
MOUNT LAUREL, NJ — Start off your weekend and beat the heat with a classic movie! The Mount Laurel Library will be hosting a matinée screening of the 2007 musical Hairspray on Friday, August 2 at 1PM. The hit is based on John Waters' 1988 comedy and is set in 1962 Baltimore. Tracy Turnblad ...
WATCHUNG, NJ —REMINDER! Drop off your library books at the Temporary Watchung Library located at 75 Stirling Road. The library building at 12 Stirling Road is currently closed for construction. If you have any questions or need help finding the Library's new location, call 908-458-8456.
PATERSON, NJ - The City of Paterson will be celebrating Art Week starting on Thursday, August 1. Hosted by Mayor Andre Sayegh, the Paterson City Council and the Paterson Art Exchange, the week-long celebration of the arts, culture, and community will feature various free activities and ...
HANOVER TOWNSHIP, NJ - The Whippanong Library is hosting an English Paper Piecing event with Karen Mazowiecki on August 5th. No fancy gadgets are required to attend. If interested, pre-registration is required at: https://www.whippanong.org/events-calendar/ Attendees can bring some fabric ...
TEWKSBURY TOWNSHIP, NJ - The Tewksbury Auto Tour will be held on Sunday, August 4, 2024 from 11 AM - 3 PM, check-in starts at 10:30 AM. The event will be held rain or shine and the tour is self-guided. Advanced registration is not required. Participants purchase an Auto Tour Booklet for $10 on the ...
PARAMUS, NJ - The Recreation Department is hosting a Family Fun Day at the pool, 530 Van Binsberger Boulevard, on Sunday, August 11. Games, prizes, ice cream and music will make the day. It's a free event. For members only.
BORDENTOWN, NJ — Extra! Extra! Enjoy a day or night at the theatre while supporting Bordentown students this weekend. The Bordentown CDA will be presenting its Summer Junior Musical, Newsies JR., on Friday, August 2 at 7:30PM and Saturday, August 3 at 1PM at the Bordentown Performing Arts ...
BERKELEY HEIGHTS—The Wharton Performing Arts School (PAS) is pleased to announce it will offer an array of new classes this season for students of all ages and all abilities. In addition to musical theater, drama, and group instrumental classes, as well as private lessons for instruments and voice, ...
MONTCLAIR, NJ - This August, families in Montclair can enjoy "Walk + Read Montclair," a unique literacy-boosting initiative featuring storybook pages displayed along walking paths in three local parks. As families stroll through the parks, they will encounter an unfolding children’s story, page by ...
MONTCLAIR, NJ - JAZZ HOUSE KiDS, the Montclair-based organization dedicated to transforming young lives through music education, was featured on the renowned national morning news show, CBS Mornings. This spotlight highlighted how Jazz House Kids has been nurturing young talent and fostering a love ...
RED BANK, NJ: On Thursday, July 25, Monmouth Arts’ ArtSpace at 99 Monmouth Street came alive with the vibrant and inspiring “Beyond the Surface” Art Exhibition and Reception. From 5:00 to 7:00 p.m., guests celebrated the remarkable artwork created by residents of HABcore, Inc. from Red Bank and ...
SOMERVILLE, N.J. —The Somerset County Board of County Commissioners is inviting New Jersey-based Plein Air artists to participate in the “Open Air, Open Space” project, an initiative celebrating the county’s public parks system. Plein air painting, derived from the French phrase “en plein air,” ...
MONTVILLE, NJ – Montville Township Recreation holds its next Concert in the Park on Wednesday, July 31. The free concert series began July 2 and finishes in September. All concerts begin at 7 p.m., with rain dates on Thursdays at the same time. All concerts are held at the Community Park ...
BEACH HAVEN - Here we go. We are hitting August on Thursday and another big week at the Jersey Shore. The Sea Shell Resort & Beach Club is the place to relax and enjoy yourself on Long Beach Island! It has a Caribbean theme and is located right on the beach in Beach Haven, New ...
BEACH HAVEN - Here we go. We are hitting August on Thursday and another big week at the Jersey Shore. The Sea Shell Resort & Beach Club is the place to relax and enjoy yourself on Long Beach Island! It has a Caribbean theme and is located right on the beach in Beach Haven, New ...
MANASQUAN, NJ - At the recent Manasquan Board of Education meeting it held its recognition ceremony for the past 23/24 school year, celebrating the exceptional achievements of students and faculty in various programs. Superintendent Rob Goodall kicked off the presentation, highlighting the ...
EAST HANOVER, NJ - East Hanover is hosting its last concert this evening - Tuesday, July 30th - as part of their 2024 Summer Concert Series. The Bruce Springstein Tribute band - Asbury Fever - will be performing at Lurker Park at 7pm.
WARREN COUNTY, NJ - The Warren County Farmers’ Fair continues to delight visitors and anyone looking for something to do, with a diverse array of activities and attractions. The fair, running through August 3, has become a hub of excitement, drawing crowds from across New Jersey, Pennsylvania, ...
SOMERVILLE, NJ - The Downtown Somerville Alliance will feature "Trolls Band Together" during the family-friendly Starlit Cinema Thursday night Aug. 1. 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 ...
HACKENSACK, NJ – It's still vacation time, so if you're looking for a day trip or staycation, DiscoverBergenCounty.com, a tourism website, may have a fun trip for your family that won't break the bank. County Executive Tedesco, the Board of Commissioners, and the Bergen County Division of ...
ROSELLE PARK, NJ – Calling all artists! The Borough of Roselle Park is now accepting applications for artists, crafters, students and sponsors to take part in the 2024 Roselle Park Arts Festival on Saturday, September 28. The annual festival attracts thousands of visitors each year and typically ...
WARREN, NJ -- The fourth Warren summer concert is taking place Wednesday, July 31 at 7:00pm featuring Austin City Nights. Chick-fil-A will be selling food at this concert. All concerts take place at 7:00pm at the Warren Municipal Field Area located at 46 Mountain Blvd. You must ...
WARREN, NJ -- The fourth Warren summer concert is taking place Wednesday, July 31 at 7:00pm featuring Austin City Nights. Chick-fil-A will be selling food at this concert. All concerts take place at 7:00pm at the Warren Municipal Field Area located at 46 Mountain Blvd. You must ...
Middlesex County’s Plays-in-the-Park is looking for talent for their fall show, James and the Giant Peach, on Wednesday, Aug.14, at 7 pm. Those auditioning must be prepared to sing approximately 16 bars of music and bring sheet music in the proper key, marked with any cuts. An accompanist will be ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL – An artist is putting the finishing touches on a new mural at Coral Springs Center for the Arts. Artist Vito Di Bari has been painting “TRAILS of Expression” on the backside of the building facing Coral Springs Drive since early June. The 6,070-square-foot mural -- ...
MONTCLAIR, NJ - The public is invited to Music Mondays, hosted by the Friends of the Bellevue Avenue Library, as they enjoy performances by local musicians. Bring your own lawn chairs or picnic blankets to relax on our plaza and enjoy the tunes. Additionally, there will be a mini book sale for ...