Arts & Entertainment Top Stories
By TAPINTO BASKING RIDGE STAFF
July 20, 2024
BASKING RIDGE, NJ - Siemenski Theater at Fellowship Village in Basking Ridge is set to host an exciting lineup of performances in the coming months. From soul-stirring Motown tunes to vibrant cabaret shows, there's something for everyone to enjoy. Here's a closer look at the upcoming ...
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, ...
DOYLESTOWN, PA—A ‘70s dance band promises to get everyone onto the dance floor when it takes the stage on July 24 at Doylestown’s Central Park for the Thompson Performing Arts Summer Concert Series. The Discoteks specialize in disco and Motown hits and play songs like “The Hustle,” Le Freak” by ...
RIDGEWOOD, NJ — The Ridgewood Parks and Recreation Department is pleased to present a Story Walk® of “Keep Your Ear on the Ball” by author Genevieve Petrillo a retired elementary school teacher from Belleville, New Jersey. A Story Walk® is a live reading of a children’s book combined with a ...
BRIDGEWATER, NJ - He has always been attracted to books and television shows that put different, sometimes unrelated, topics together – and now 28-year New Jersey resident Geoffrey Engelstein has written his own book, “The Universe Explained with a Cookie,” in that same vein. About 15 years ago, ...
BRIDGEWATER, NJ - He has always been attracted to books and television shows that put different, sometimes unrelated, topics together – and now 28-year New Jersey resident Geoffrey Engelstein has written his own book, “The Universe Explained with a Cookie,” in that same vein. About 15 years ago, ...
NEW PROVIDENCE, NJ – The second concert in the New Providence Summer Concert Series brought the community together for an unforgettable evening of music and fun, courtesy of New Providence Business, the New Providence Recreation and DID, and Union County. This week's highlight was The Elefante ...
PORTVILLE, NY — Wednesday's 2024 Music in the Park program featuring Portville's Got Talent has been canceled because of a lack of sign-ups. "Only two signed up, but, we'll try to get those two to perform before the summer program comes to an end," Portville Town Supervisor posted on ...
PARAMUS, NJ - A local theatre is featuring "Anastasia" next weekend, which includes an ensemble cast led by Ariela Pizza-Hindley as Anastasia, alongside Aidan Briggs and Maxwell Swangel. The production of "Anastasia" is set for July 26th and 27th at the Ciccone Theatre on the Bergen County ...
Linden, NJ - The Linden Public Library hosted new author, Shelia Hairston for a Book Signing and Discussion on July 16, 2024, from 7:00pm-8:30pm. She introduced her debut novel, 'E'kalb Hollow". It is fiction but based on the true life of her own family living in the 1930s during the Jim Crow ...
OLEAN, NY — The city’s summer concert series will continue Thursday with music by bluegrass Americana group Fair to Fiddlin'. 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 ...
WESTFIELD, NJ — Some unique and eye-catching public art installations are making their debut in Westfield this week, as the town begins hosting the “Reflections of Ordinary Life” exhibition of five sculptures by the late artist Seward Johnson, Mayor Shelley Brindle announced in her weekly update ...
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WESTFIELD, NJ — Some unique and eye-catching public art installations are making their debut in Westfield this week, as the town begins hosting the “Reflections of Ordinary Life” exhibition of five sculptures by the late artist Seward Johnson, Mayor Shelley Brindle announced in her weekly update ...
NORTH CALDWELL, NJ -- A construction project to upgrade the Liberty Park tennis and pickleball courts will begin on Wednesday, July 24. The last day to use the courts will be Tuesday, July 23. According to the Borough of North Caldwell, the courts will be closed for approximately three ...
NEWARK, NJ – On the heels of opening its new location at American Dream, the New Jersey Hall of Fame (NJHOF) has announced its next class of inductees. The list of 18 honorees includes actress Meryl Streep, actor Paul Rudd, Jersey Mike’s Subs founder Peter Cancro, former New York Giants quarterback ...
NEWARK, NJ – On the heels of opening its new location at American Dream, the New Jersey Hall of Fame (NJHOF) has announced its next class of inductees. The list of 18 honorees includes actress Meryl Streep, actor Paul Rudd, Jersey Mike’s Subs founder Peter Cancro, former New York Giants quarterback ...
NEWARK, NJ – On the heels of opening its new location at American Dream, the New Jersey Hall of Fame (NJHOF) has announced its next class of inductees. The list of 18 honorees includes actress Meryl Streep, actor Paul Rudd, Jersey Mike’s Subs founder Peter Cancro, former New York Giants quarterback ...
NEWARK, NJ – On the heels of opening its new location at American Dream, the New Jersey Hall of Fame (NJHOF) has announced its next class of inductees. The list of 18 honorees includes actress Meryl Streep, actor Paul Rudd, Jersey Mike’s Subs founder Peter Cancro, former New York Giants quarterback ...
NEWARK, NJ – On the heels of opening its new location at American Dream, the New Jersey Hall of Fame (NJHOF) has announced its next class of inductees. The list of 18 honorees includes actress Meryl Streep, actor Paul Rudd, Jersey Mike’s Subs founder Peter Cancro, former New York Giants quarterback ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL - With the Olympic Games approaching, the Northwest Regional Library in Coral Springs is hosting a free Olympic Fencing demonstration on Saturday. The event will include demonstrations involving the three fencing blades used in Olympic fencing - the foil, épée, and ...
RED BANK, NJ: StreetLife returns for another fantastic season, bringing live music to downtown Red Bank! Gather your friends and family every Saturday night from 6 PM to 9 PM, as local musicians perform at various locations throughout downtown. Enjoy performances on Monmouth Street by Dublin ...
MONTVILLE, NJ - Seventeen-year-old rising high school senior, Anushka Agarwal is the author and illustrator of the children's book Jelly Sandwiches. You might be wondering why just jelly and not peanut butter and jelly sandwiches? The reason is that Anushka is allergic to peanuts, as well as eggs, ...
MOUNTAINSIDE, NJ - Thursdays during the summer add a little more color to the Mountainside Community Pool as pineapples, doughnut holes, and palm trees float across the water. A summer tradition since the 80’s the local pool has kept the community involved hosting weekly family float nights every ...
BAYONNE, NJ - As part of Bayonne’s Summer Sound by the Bay concert series, the Doobie Others band will perform on Wednesday, July 24, at 7:00 p.m., weather permitting. The Doobie Others band is a Doobie Brothers tribute band and will play many well known hits such as Long Train Running, Takin’ It ...
ELIZABETH, NJ - Elizabeth’s National Night Out is making its annual return to Veteran's Memorial Waterfront Park at 115 Front Street. On the first Tuesday of August, many communities nationwide hold National Night Out gatherings. Elizabeth's event will be held on August 6, starting at 6 p.m.
DENVILLE, NJ - The Indian Lake Community Club in Denville has selected its royal couple for the 2024 calendar year. The tradition of choosing a king and queen dates back to 1927. Club members vote for a royal couple every summer, typically high school seniors. This year’s royal couple are ...
BELMAR, NJ - On Wednesday, July 24th, from 7:00 to 8:15 pm, Belmar Arts Council (BAC) invites you to immerse yourself in a transformative experience at the "Healthy Frequencies Sound-Bath+" session. Led by the experienced musician and holistic health advocate, Dave Gatenby, this unique workshop ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL - With the Olympic Games approaching, the Northwest Regional Library in Coral Springs is hosting a free Olympic Fencing demonstration on Saturday. The event will include demonstrations involving the three fencing blades used in Olympic fencing - the foil, épée, and ...
SCOTCH PLAINS, NJ -- The Township of Scotch Plains continued its 2024 summer concert series at the Alan Augustrine Green with a performance by R&B band, Soul Seduction, on Thursday, July 18. Playing favorites by artists such as Earth, Wind & Fire, Kool & The Gang, Bruno Mars, and ...