Arts & Entertainment Top Stories
By MAUREEN BERZOK
July 10, 2024
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 ...
HACKENSACK, NJ – Music at the Barn, a county music series at the Wortendyke Barn in Park Ridge continues on Sunday, July 28 from 4-6:30 p.m. Bergen County Executive Jim Tedesco, the Board of Commissioners, and the Bergen County Parks Department announced the return of the music series conducted ...
GLEN ROCK, NJ - Men of the Activities Club honored members who passed this year, along with the wives of those men at the recent picnic at the Glen Rock pool pavilion. The catered picnic is one of the highlights of the Club year, according to spokesman Steve Beiter. "At this year's picnic, ...
MORRISTOWN, NJ - Morristown Recreation presents Movie Night with Trolls: Band Together. The movie will be shown under the stars on Thursday July 18 at 7:30pm at Lidgerwood Park. The movie beings at 7:30pm. Bring a chair or blanket and enjoy a family friendly movie under the ...
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 ...
DOYLESTOWN, PA—Doylestown Borough will open its summer concert series at Broad Commons Park this Thursday at 7 p.m. Shows will take place on July 11, 18 and 25 and Aug. 1 and 8. The borough has been holding a summer concert series since 1931. The shows were most recently held on the front lawn ...
HIGH BRIDGE, NJ - “From Outer Space to High Bridge,” an alien invasion-themed, fun-filled weekend will be July 12 - 14, 2024. Women for High Bridge and Main Street Businesses will be hosting the kick-off house decorating contest. Participating houses will be decorated with an alien invasion theme.
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 ...
MOUNT LAUREL, NJ — The first of two summer concerts in Mount Laurel is set for this week. The Golden Eagle Band will be performing on Thursday, July 11 from 6:30PM to 8PM at the Mount Laurel Community Center, located at 100 Mount Laurel Road. Attendees should note the location change, as ...
RAHWAY, NJ — On Thursday, July 11, following St. John Vianney's annual fair in Colonia, Butch Kowal's Tavern in Rahway will hold a special St. John Vianney After Party. While the fair runs until 11 p.m., board games and other activities will begin on the patio at Butch Kowal's at 7 p.m. The ...
LIVINGSTON, NJ — This summer, members of the Arts Council of Livingston will display their artwork prior to each of the township recreation department’s Wednesday night concerts, offering attendees a combination of music and art at the Livingston Memorial Oval. Attendees will be able to view and ...
ASBURY PARK, NJ — The Asbury Park Arts Council (APAC) has announced the much-anticipated return of the AP’N3 Film Challenge, inviting filmmakers of all skill levels to create short films celebrating the vibrant culture of Asbury Park. Now in its third year, this creative competition challenges ...
Hazlet is all about community! And, music is a great way to bring people together to make great memories! This summer, Hazlet Recreation brings great opportunities to enjoy live concerts at Hazlet's Veterans Park, located at 1776 Union Avenue! Mark your calendar for eight live music events ...
LITTLE FALLS, NJ - The Little Falls Crafting Club invites all local crafters to join their weekly meetings at the Little Falls Civic Center, located at 19 Warren Street. The club meets every Tuesday from 6:00 p.m. to 8 p.m., offering a welcoming space for crafters to share ideas, learn new ...
Essex County, NJ –Essex County Executive Joseph N. DiVincenzo, Jr. invites the public to visit the Essex County Parks System and enjoy the 2024 Essex County Free Summer Music Concert Series. Upcoming events feature Soular Rhythm, Diamond Jupiter, Earth Wind Fire and a Jazz and Food Truck ...
ELIZABETH, NJ - The City of Elizabeth is hosting a movie night at the Veteran’s Memorial Waterfront Park located at 1 Front St. Disney’s The Little Mermaid will be played on July 26. Admission is free. There will be popcorn and live music. The event will start at 6 p.m., with the movie being ...
LIVINGSTON, NJ — The Livingston Recreation & Senior Services Department will kick off its inaugural “Summer Nights at the Oval” series on Wednesday night with a free concert featuring “Forever Young,” one of the New York metro area’s premier golden oldies and doo-wop party and dance ...
BRIDGEWATER, NJ - The Bridgewater-Raritan High School Theatre Arts program continued to live up to its reputation for success. Tim Gaffney was named to the 2024 inaugural class of the New Jersey All-State Thespian by the New Jersey chapter of the International Thespian Society for his ...
NEW PROVIDENCE, NJ - The annual craft fair sponsored by the Ladies Auxiliary of the William Paca Club of New Providence will take place on November 2nd, 2024, from 10 am to 4 pm at the Paca Club on Front Street, New Providence. Approximately 25 artisans offering a variety of items from knits, ...
BRIDGEWATER, NJ - The Green Planet Band, renowned for their electrifying performances and timeless classic rock n' roll, is thrilled to announce their upcoming gig at 22 West Tap and Grill, in Bridgewater. The performance is scheduled for July 12, at 9:30 p.m. The Green Planet is composed of ...
SPRINGFIELD, NJ -- A concert by Grand Folk Railroad will take place on the lawn of Springfield Public Library on Thursday, July 11. The concert is scheduled from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Admission is free. Bring your own lawn chair or a blanket. The band will be performing songs from the 1960s and ...
Princeton, NJ –In politics, they say, a month can sometimes feel like an eternity. Last month Steve Kornacki, national political correspondent for NBC News and MSNBC, was scheduled to make one of his appearances – always standing room only events -- at the Princeton Public Library. The appearance, ...
BERNARDS TWP., NJ _ The Bernards Township Committee's agenda for its meeting scheduled for this Tuesday, July 9, includes recognition of the student recipient of this year's Mayor's Arts Award, Anjali Dahiya, and other business, including the acceptance of grant funds and the approval of ...
PLAINFIELD, NJ — As a child actor, Okema T. Moore always dreamed of making it big in the business. Raised in Brooklyn, New York, she is a first-generation American with Guyanese and Barbadian roots. Growing up, her mother enrolled her in acting, dance, and music to keep her preoccupied on ...
SOUTH BRUNSWICK, NJ -A diverse array of coveted items including Griswold cast iron primitives, shortwave radios, vintage advertising memorabilia, and a complete collection of every issue of Playboy magazine published.is featured in a two-day online auction July 10 and 11 hosted by Joe ...
SOUTH BRUNSWICK, NJ -A diverse array of coveted items including Griswold cast iron primitives, shortwave radios, vintage advertising memorabilia, and a complete collection of every issue of Playboy magazine published.is featured in a two-day online auction July 10 and 11 hosted by Joe ...
HELMETTA, NJ - Mark the calendar for the borough's annual Helmetta Day celebration on Saturday, September 21 at the Maple Street Pavilion at 4 p.m. The family-friendly event is always well attended and will include food, music, raffles and more. A fireworks display at dusk will cap off the ...
ELIZABETH, NJ - The City of Elizabeth will once again be raising the Puerto Rican flag in 2024. The two-day event will be on Saturday, July 13, and Sunday, July 14. The flag-raising ceremony will take place on Saturday beginning at 5 p.m. at Veterans Memorial Waterfront Park located at 1 Front ...
BELMAR, NJ - This Saturday, July 13th, Jack’s by the Tracks, at 703 10th Ave., will transform into a musical gala with a cause, hosting the Final Scholarship Fundraiser Concert. Starting at 12:30 PM, the event will support the Beach Music Studios Scholarship Program, which aids young musicians in ...
MORRIS TOWNSHIP, NJ - Community members are invited to enjoy six FREE outdoor movies this summer in Morristown. The movies are sponsored by the Mayo Performing Arts Center. Wednesday July 10 - Super Mario Brothers Movie at dusk (Ginty Field) Wednesday July 24 - Under the Board Walk at dusk ...