Arts & Entertainment Top Stories
By BROOKDALE COMMUNITY COLLEGE
February 27, 2026
MONMOUTH COUNTY: Jazz and swing lovers have a reason to mark their calendars for March 8 at 2pm, when the Performing Arts Center’s Black Box Theater will host an intimate evening of live music as part of the ongoing Cabaret Café series. Titled “The Swing Era,” the show promises to transport ...
Winter just keeps coming! We hope you made it through the historic Blizzard of 2026 OK. The Borough of Red Bank's Department of Public Utiliites has been hard at work clearing the snow. We are grateful to them for all the hours they have put into the endeavor of making downtown Red Bank ...
MONTCLAIR, NJ — Standing boldly at the intersection of art and activism, Ben Jones makes a compelling subject in the impactful new documentary — “The Bigger Picture: Visions of Ben Jones” — centered around the transformative power of creative expression and grounded in Black identity and social ...
Princeton, NJ – Some residents have referred to the Princeton Public Library as the community's living room. It might also be thought of as the community’s unofficial international center, based on the explorations of history and culture included in this weekend’s calendar of library events.On ...
EAST ORANGE, NJ — East Orange residents, artists, educators, and community leaders gathered at City Hall on February 20 for a special public viewing of the African Mask Collection curated by attorney and longtime collector Robert Taylor, Esq., in a Black History Month event designed to connect art, ...
MORRIS COUNTY, NJ - From historic walking tours and winter hikes to live music, dance, family-friendly performances, and cultural celebrations, Morris County is packed with things to do as February turns to March. Residents and visitors can choose from outdoor adventures, arts and entertainment, ...
MORRIS COUNTY, NJ - From historic walking tours and winter hikes to live music, dance, family-friendly performances, and cultural celebrations, Morris County is packed with things to do as February turns to March. Residents and visitors can choose from outdoor adventures, arts and entertainment, ...
MORRIS COUNTY, NJ - From historic walking tours and winter hikes to live music, dance, family-friendly performances, and cultural celebrations, Morris County is packed with things to do as February turns to March. Residents and visitors can choose from outdoor adventures, arts and entertainment, ...
GLEN ROCK, NJ – The Arts Council of Glen Rock (ACGR) transformed the Municipal Annex into a vibrant hub of creativity and connection for its 7th anniversary.On February 19, for its annual “Members Mixer," the local arts group celebrated through a special “Lucky 7” Asian-themed soiree, commemorating ...
PARAMUS, NJ — The 2026 Sunday Session Concert Series is starting soon at Paramus Public Library! Coming up this Sunday, March 1, at 2 p.m., attendees will enjoy a live performance from ukulele prodigy Kapono Wong. “This marks his second performance at the library, and we’re thrilled to welcome him ...
DOYLESTOWN, PA—Doylestown native Pink has been nominated to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame as part of the class of 2026.Born in 1979, Alecia “Pink” Moore grew up in Doylestown and graduated from CB West High School. She went on to become an internationally known singer-songwriter with a slew of ...
EAST HANOVER, NJ - Tonight (Thursday) is Opening Night for Hanover Park High School’s production of Little Shop of Horrors. Audiences are invited to enjoy the hit musical comedy packed with unforgettable songs, big laughs, and larger-than-life stage magic.Performance Dates & Times:Thursday, ...
WARETOWN — Everyone is invited to celebrate the season at the Easter Spring Vendor Fair on Sunday, March 22, 2026, at the Waretown Firehouse on Wells Mill Road.The event will run from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. and will feature a variety of local vendors offering handmade crafts, sweet treats and seasonal ...
WARETOWN — Everyone is invited to celebrate the season at the Easter Spring Vendor Fair on Sunday, March 22, 2026, at the Waretown Firehouse on Wells Mill Road.The event will run from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. and will feature a variety of local vendors offering handmade crafts, sweet treats and seasonal ...
FLORHAM PARK, NJ – New Jersey Ballet proudly presents Icons of American Ballet, a celebration of three legendary choreographers who revolutionized American dance, accompanied by the New Jersey Symphony conducted by Constantine Kitsopoulos. Performances will take place on Friday, March 20, 2026 at ...
DOYLESTOWN, PA—CB East High School will host a production of “Finding Nemo JR” on Feb. 28 and March 1, 2026.The CB East Patriot Players are bringing the family-friendly version of this under-the-sea adventure to local audiences on Saturday Feb. 28 at 7 p.m. and Sunday March 1 at 2 p.m. Next month, ...
BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ - BHEA’s Got Talent returns to the stage in the Kenneth Steifel Theater at Governor Livingston High School on Wednesday, April 29, 2026, at 7pm. All performers are current and former Berkeley Heights Education Association members and students. Each performance will receive ...
ASBURY PARK, NJ — A Holmdel filmmaker is among the local talents being showcased at the 24th annual Garden State Film Festival, which returns March 26–29, 2026, with a robust lineup of independent films and events across multiple New Jersey locations.The internationally recognized festival will ...
MONMOUTH COUNTY: Jazz and swing lovers have a reason to mark their calendars for March 8 at 2pm, when the Performing Arts Center’s Black Box Theater will host an intimate evening of live music as part of the ongoing Cabaret Café series. Titled “The Swing Era,” the show promises to transport ...
ASBURY PARK, NJ — A Holmdel filmmaker is among the local talents being showcased at the 24th annual Garden State Film Festival, which returns March 26–29, 2026, with a robust lineup of independent films and events across multiple New Jersey locations.The internationally recognized festival will ...
SEA GIRT/HOWELL - From patrol to prime time, from -11 degrees on Sea Girt's beach singing God Bless America to the hot lights of Hollywoord— Howell’s own Julia Sienna is headed to Hollywood.The 20-year-old Sea Girt police officer stunned the American Idol judges Monday night, earning a coveted ...
SEA GIRT/HOWELL - From patrol to prime time, from -11 degrees on Sea Girt's beach singing God Bless America to the hot lights of Hollywoord— Howell’s own Julia Sienna is headed to Hollywood.The 20-year-old Sea Girt police officer stunned the American Idol judges Monday night, earning a coveted ...
CARTERET, NJ — The borough has received a $300,000 Community Development Block Grant from Middlesex County to help pay to rehabilitate the Blazing Star Cultural Arts Center, Mayor Daniel J. Reiman said in a prepared statement.Improvements to the Blazing Star Cultural Arts Center will include a ...
BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ - BHEA’s Got Talent returns to the stage in the Kenneth Steifel Theater at Governor Livingston High School on Wednesday, April 29, 2026, at 7pm. All performers are current and former Berkeley Heights Education Association members and students. Each performance will receive ...
HILLSIDE, NJ - The Hillside Public Library invites young residents ages 6 to 17 to learn chess and improve their skills. The Youth Chess Club will meet on Thursday from 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. For more information or to register, click here.
Female Hysteria Opening Night at the Pierro GalleryYou’re warmly invited to the opening night of Female Hysteria—an exhibition that is bold, unapologetic, and deeply resonant.Thursday, Feb. 26 | 6:30–8:30 PM | 5 Mead Street, South OrangeFemale Hysteria confronts the historically misogynistic ...
KENILWORTH, NJ - The Kenilworth Public Library is offering the following adult programs for the month of March. “Weave with us”: Join us for weaving at the Kenilworth Public Library Monday, March 2, 2026. Join us and enjoy the company of fellow weavers. Bring your portable loom! Beginners ...
DOYLESTOWN, PA—A Doylestown event will feature not only music, but recollections about Oscar Hammerstein from a man who used to be his neighbor and paperboy.The Oscar Hammerstein Museum and Theatre Education Center will hold the Home with Hammerstein concert featuring two local musicians, but the ...
SPOTSWOOD, NJ - Everyone may feel like we have been living in a winter wonderland, but don't wish to let it go just yet. The cold doesn't bother the Spotswood High School Troupers as they are preparing for their upcoming March production of Disney's Frozen. Remember, “some people are worth melting ...
MORRISTOWN, N.J. — The curtain closed to cheers Tuesday night as the 2026 winners of Morristown ONSTAGE were announced following an evening of standout performances at the Mayo Performing Arts Center.Taking top honors in the 19 & Over category was McKenzie Hegarty, while Ollie Eaton claimed ...