Arts & Entertainment Top Stories
By REBECCA GREENE
July 5, 2024
PARAMUS, NJ - The borough came out in force on July 4 to display volunteers and civil service groups at its annual July 4 parade. The parade marched through Farview Avenue, Midland Avenue and onto Memorial Elementary School. DJ Valentino & Bartel, iHeartRadio and 103.5 emceed and DJ'd the ...
MORRIS COUNTY, NJ - Happy 4th! If you stayed in town this holiday weekend, here are some fun events that are happening in and around town Friday July 5 Outdoor Concert Series; Lawn of the Museum of Early Trades and Crafts in Madison; 6pm - 8pm As You Like It presented by The Shakespeare ...
MORRIS COUNTY, NJ - Happy 4th! If you stayed in town this holiday weekend, here are some fun events that are happening in and around town Friday July 5 Outdoor Concert Series; Lawn of the Museum of Early Trades and Crafts in Madison; 6pm - 8pm As You Like It presented by The Shakespeare ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL – Thousands of people were in attendance at Coral Springs’ annual Fourth of July celebration on Thursday evening, enjoying the music, games, food trucks, and, of course, the fireworks. But toward the end of the fireworks show, something went wrong. Lynne Martzall, the city’s ...
NUTLEY, NJ - Mike Rocket kicks off a month of live music every Friday and Saturday at the Oakley Kitchen and Cocktails in Nutley. Check out this month's lineup: July 5 7-10 Mike Rocket July 6 7-10 Hailey Jazz Duo July 12 7-10 Blue Valley July 13 7-10 Vince Villanueva July ...
MILLTOWN, NJ - The winner of the 16th annual Milltown Fourth of July Most Patriotic House Contest was announced on Thursday. David and Allison Balbo took the 2024 crown. Liz and Justin Fiorenza won the title in 2023. Garret and Elisa Conger won the Most Patriotic House Contest from 2018 to 2022.
MILLTOWN, NJ - Repeat Pete didn't become Three-peat Pete in the 2024 pizza eating contest sponsored by Milltown's popular Maria's Pizza on Thursday. Tyrus Lazar defeated the two-time Milltown Fourth of July Pizza Eating Contest winner Pete Lewandowski. Lewandowski won the inaugural contest in 2022 ...
LITTLE FALLS, NJ - The Little Falls Annual Fourth of July Street Fair brought the community together for a memorable day of celebration of fun on Thursday. The event transformed Main Street and Stevens Avenue into a bustling hub of activity. Attendees enjoyed live music from local band "With ...
MILLTOWN, NJ - Repeat Pete didn't become Three-peat Pete in the 2024 pizza eating contest sponsored by Milltown's popular Maria's Pizza on Thursday. Tyrus Lazar defeated the two-time Milltown Fourth of July Pizza Eating Contest winner Pete Lewandowski. Lewandowski won the inaugural contest in 2022 ...
CEDAR GROVE, NJ - The Cedar Grove Recreation Department announced the return of the Summer Movies event. On July 11, Barbie the Movie will be shown at Morgan’s Farm, located at 903 Pompton Ave. Barbie will also attend from 6 to 8 p.m. for pictures with kids and to participate in other ...
DENVILLE, NJ - Denville Township's 23rd Annual Fireworks Show has been rescheduled. The event will be held on Saturday, July 13 at Gardner Field, located at 2 Savage Road. The Street Hassle Band will be in attendance and performing at 7 p.m. The fireworks will follow the performance.
BORDENTOWN CITY, NJ — Bordentown City's free popular concert series is continuing this weekend with another installment. "Bach on the Hilltop" will be taking place on Sunday, July 7 at 6:30PM at Old City Hall, located at 13 Crosswicks Street. Sunday's concert will feature Bordentown City ...
RIDGEWOOD, NJ — Revolutionary War reenactors, children, clowns and marching bands escorted parade floats, firetrucks and vintage cars down East Ridgewood Avenue yesterday morning for the town’s July Fourth parade. The day began with a flag raising, followed by a parade through the village, ...
Princeton, NJ – On Thursday, July 4th, our Fourth of July Jubilee theme was Civic Season, a national program of activities helping us to us better understand our past and shape the future. On behalf of Morven Museum & Garden, we thank the outstanding group of community partners who shared ...
On Friday, November 29, 2024, at 2:00 p.m. Nutley Chamber of Commerce will celebrate its 62nd Annual "Santa’s Arrival" at Nutley Park Oval on the corner of Franklin Avenue and Chestnut Street. Gates open at 1 p.m. This highly anticipated and free festive tradition has brought Jolly ol' St. Nick ...
PARAMUS, NJ - In what has become a mid-summer tradition, borough police are hosting "Paramus' Night Out" on Tuesday, August 6. The event, which takes place behind the library, 116 East Century Road from 5-7 p.m., includes police vehicles, emergency service vehicles, information tables from local ...
FLEMINGTON, NJ - Flemington held its annual fireworks show at Reading Fleming Intermediate School July 3 to celebrate the 4th of July.
FANWOOD, NJ -- Fanwood's signature event, Fan Jam, will return to La Grande Park this Sunday, July 14, 2024. This years event will run from 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. This year's performers on the big stage will be: Higher Ground, a cover band playing rock, blues, gospel and country. They ...
BLOOMINGDALE, NJ - Bloomingdale Recreation is hosting a Cornhole Summer League. The league will meet every Wednesday at 6:30 pm beginning on July 10th until August 21st. The meeting place is Martha B. Day School [225 Rafkind Rd]. $50 per team [18 teams] or for individuals sign up at ...
Linden, NJ -The Union County Board of County Commissioners is pleased to announce the 2024 Teen Arts Touring Exhibit is now on display at the Linden Public Library. This year’s exhibit is a selection of 21 works selected from the 2024 Union County Teen Arts Festival, an annual two-day event ...
MILLTOWN, NJ — The borough's annual Fourth of July Parade is always a big draw. This year, though, the crowds of people lining the parade route were larger than usual. The parade featured a full line-up including bag pipes, the Milltown Fourth of July Band, local politicians, area Boy and Girls ...
LIVINGSTON, NJ — During the 2023-2024 school year, the Livingston High School (LHS) Choir Program had a record number of singers accepted into the New Jersey Music Educators Association’s (NJMEA) Region (23) and All-State Chorus (14). These students competed via audition against singers from all ...
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ – Music students from Grant School recently performed in what will, for some, be the largest concert of their lives. On the evening of June 5, close to 100 South Plainfield students in fifth and sixth grade took part in the American Young Voices Concert held at the ...
CHATHAM, NJ -- The raindrops started to fall almost as soon as the first rocket was lit. That didn't stop the 2024 Chatham Fourth of July Fireworks display, which continued through the light rain to its conclusion (see below) on Thursday night behind the Chatham Middle School.
Princeton, NJ – The long holiday weekend comes to an end on Sunday, July 7, but the commemoration of the Declaration of Independence continues one more day, Monday, July 8, when all the fireworks and parades and patriotic flag waving gets viewed in a slightly different. It’s the now annual ...
NUTLEY, NJ - Franklin Ave. and the area surrounding the Nutley Park Oval was packed with celebrants as Nutley celebrated the nation's birthday. With DJMC providing the soundtrack of the evening, celebrants enjoyed food, drinks and snacks before the annual freworks show. Click the photo ...
PISCATAWAY, NJ – Piscataway celebrated America’s independence with a parade and boat race, and backyard barbecues, activities, and fireworks on Thursday. Residents in the township’s Lake Nelson section held their annual 4th of July parade through area streets, complete with firetrucks, township ...
MILLTOWN, NJ - Soon after the 2024 Milltown Fourth of July Parade concluded, it was time for the annual Rubber Duck Race at the Main Street Bridge. Sponsored by St. Paul's Church, more than 900 rubber duckies were dropped into the water next to the Main Street Bridge. A large crowd gathered on both ...
MILLTOWN, NJ - The borough's annual Fourth of July Parade is always a big draw. This year, though, the crowds of people lining the parade route were larger than usual. The parade featured a full line-up including bag pipes, the Milltown Fourth of July Band, local politicians, area Boy and Girls ...
HOBOKEN, NJ - There are plenty of places to watch the Macy’s Fourth of July fireworks this week, and it could be just outside your door! Residents and visitors are invited to view the fireworks show from all publicly accessible waterfront property, including: Pier A | 100 Frank Sinatra ...