Arts & Entertainment Top Stories
By TAPINTO WEST ESSEX STAFF
July 11, 2024
ROSELAND, NJ -- The Roseland Summer Concert Series will continue with a performance by The Wood Vibrations on Wednesday, July 17. The concert will be at 8 p.m. at the Harrison Complex and is sponsored by Thomas O'Beirne. The band plays atmospheric background music, dance anthems and every ...
ROSELLE, NJ - National Night Out is returning to Roselle next month. The event will take place on August 6 from 6 to 10 p.m. at Borough Hall, located at 210 Chestnut St. It will feature a job fair, in addition to information and activity tables. Residents must bring their own lawn chairs.
JERSEY CITY, NJ-The Mobile Recreation Van will soon be making it rounds to a Jersey City park near you. Operated by the Department of Recreation and Youth Development, the van will be stopping at local parks from July 15 to August 16 from 4:30 to 8:30 p.m. on weekdays. On Mondays, the van ...
LIVINGSTON, NJ — Although heat and humidity loomed over the Livingston Memorial Oval for the township’s 87th annual 4th of July Celebration, thousands of area residents enjoyed a jam-packed day of sponsored events, including New Jersey’s largest July 4 auto show, live entertainment at the beer and ...
BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ - The Mount Carmel Society is set to kick off its annual feast and festival this Friday, July 12, running through Tuesday, July 16. This year’s event features an exciting blend of new attractions and cherished traditions, promising a captivating mix of beloved favorites and ...
SOMERVILLE, NJ - The Downtown Somerville Alliance re-introduces the family-friendly Starlit Cinema Thursday night movie series July 11 with Disney's "Wish." Free Thursday night movies will continue on Thursday nights in July and August, through Aug. 15. The free movies are shown on a large ...
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ -- Rob Fessock grew up in South Plainfield, graduated from South Plainfield High School and attended Towson University, where he joined ROTC. "I was partying and didn’t have direction until I joined the military. He continued with ROTC at Loyola College, and then I graduated ...
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ -- Rob Fessock grew up in South Plainfield, graduated from South Plainfield High School and attended Towson University, where he joined ROTC. "I was partying and didn’t have direction until I joined the military. He continued with ROTC at Loyola College, and then I graduated ...
SOMERVILLE, NJ - The Somerville Downtown Alliance has reached out to crafters and artists who specialize in hand-crafted, one-of-a-kind items for a high-end outdoor market on Main Street, starting at noon on Sunday, July 14 and lasting through 6 p.m. The following is an alphabetized listing of ...
RIDGEWOOD, NJ — Ridgewood residents were treated to a live performance from local band "Group Therapy" on Tuesday evening at the Kasschau Memorial Shell, one of the first performances for Ridgewood's Summer Concert Series that will bring live music to the village every Tuesday and Thursday ...
ROSELLE PARK, NJ — Union County Connects, a 501(c)(3) charity that advocates for safer trail networks in Union County, will add an injection of color into the borough this weekend as they unveil a building mural featuring a historical rendition of the Rahway Valley Railroad Engines on Saturday, ...
NEPTUNE CITY - Neptune City Board of Recreation invites the community to attend Summer Movie Night tomorrow at 8:00 PM. The movie will be Angels in the Outfield (PG, 1994). Weather permitting, this free event will be held at Memorial Park (86 Riverview Drive, Neptune City, NJ 07753) and light ...
SPOTSWOOD, NJ - The Spotswood Recreation Department is hosting an interest meeting on Wednesday, July 10 at 7 p.m. in the Spotswood Municipal Building's upstairs conference room. Spotswood Recreation Department's new motto is Together We Can. The Spotswood Recreation Department is made up of ...
HELMETTA, NJ - It may feel like the dog days of summer, but those don't actually arrive until August. To help beat the heat for the sizzling summer of 2024, Helmetta Mayor Chris Slavicek is holding a Splash Bash on Thursday, August 15 from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the Maple Street Pavilion. There ...
BEACH HAVEN - The Sea Shell Resort & Beach Club is a great 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 Jersey. There are a variety of rooms and suites to choose from, including some with ...
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 MGM musical Neptune's Delight on Friday, July 12 at 1PM. The 1949 comedy stars Esther Williams in all her glory, bolstered by her own swimming ...
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ - East Brunswick's Bobby Mahoney rocked the tiny window stage at Revilla Grooves and Gear in Milltown last week, belting out some familiar tunes and introducing new work from Another Deadbeat Summer, the new album that he will "drop" on music streaming services and vinyl this ...
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ - East Brunswick's Bobby Mahoney rocked the tiny window stage at Revilla Grooves and Gear in Milltown last week, belting out some familiar tunes and introducing new work from Another Deadbeat Summer, the new album that he will "drop" on music streaming services and vinyl this ...
BORDENTOWN, NJ — Get out of the heat and enjoy a night (or two) at the theatre this weekend in Bordentown! The Bordentown CDA Summer Teen Theatre students will be performing in the comedy-musical "The Prom" on Friday, July 12 at 7:30PM and Saturday, July 13 at 7:30PM at the Bordentown Performing ...
JERSEY CITY, NJ- Jersey City celebrated the Fourth of July in enormous fashion, with a free downtown festival and concert in Exchange Place. The Independence Day festivities started at noon with a street fair featuring more than 80 local artisans and food vendors, hosted by Night Market along ...
RED BANK, NJ: Rita's of Red Bank provides fun and competitive excitement every Wednesday night throughout July and August. Bring your family and friends to play cornhole, darts, and other games in our serene courtyard. Game Night runs from 5:00pm - 7:00pm on Wednesdays in July and ...
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ - East Brunswick's Bobby Mahoney rocked the tiny window stage at Revilla Grooves and Gear in Milltown last week, belting out some familiar tunes and introducing new work from Another Deadbeat Summer, the new album that he will "drop" on music streaming services and vinyl this ...
MOUNT HOLLY, NJ – Take a step back in time and marvel at the beauty and atmosphere of 19th century entertainment during Burlington County’s Art of the Magic Lantern performance festival and exhibit. The performance festival will be held on Saturday, July 13, from 11 AM to 4 PM, at the Burlington ...
SOUTH PLAINFIELD - Rob Fessock grew up in South Plainfield, graduated from South Plainfield High School and attended Towson University, where he joined ROTC. That began a journey that saw him assigned to Afghanistan, where the sight of so much death took a toll. Fessock now suffers from PTSD. "I ...
CLINTON TOWN, NJ - The Clinton Sunrise Rotary is sponsoring the Great Hunterdon Rubber Ducky Race on Sunday, July 14th, 2024, in Clinton Town. The race will be held on the South Branch of the Raritan River near the Hunterdon Art Museum. Ducks will be leaving the starting gate above the falls at ...
OLEAN, NY — The city’s summer concert series will continue on July 11 with a performance of classic rock by the Cruisers. 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 ...
MOUNTAINSIDE, NJ - The students on stage faced an empty gym. They prepared to perform their final scene, closing out their first week of rehearsals. In just a week the gym will be filled. Family and friends will gather to see The Actors Camp rendition of Mean Girls, a high school production ...
MOUNTAINSIDE, NJ - The students on stage faced an empty gym. They prepared to perform their final scene, closing out their first week of rehearsals. In just a week the gym will be filled. Family and friends will gather to see The Actors Camp rendition of Mean Girls, a high school production ...
MOUNTAINSIDE, NJ - The students on stage faced an empty gym. They prepared to perform their final scene, closing out their first week of rehearsals. In just a week the gym will be filled. Family and friends will gather to see The Actors Camp rendition of Mean Girls, a high school production ...
BRIDGEWATER, NJ - The Bridgewater-Raritan Theatre Arts Department took home a number of awards from the Montclair State Theatre Night Awards in May and the Paper Mill Rising Star Awards held in June. The Bridgewater-Raritan High School performance of “The Dining Room” won three awards, High ...