Arts & Entertainment Top Stories
By TAPINTO STAFF
July 3, 2024
UNITED STATES -- Many Americans will celebrate the Fourth of July holiday with backyard BBQs, picnics or a trip to the beach. But did you know that Independence Day was not a paid federal holiday until 1938, Congress changed it? (source: ACEI-Global). 1. Thomas Jefferson was not the only author ...
UNITED STATES -- Many Americans will celebrate the Fourth of July holiday with backyard BBQs, picnics or a trip to the beach. But did you know that Independence Day was not a paid federal holiday until 1938, Congress changed it? (source: ACEI-Global). 1. Thomas Jefferson was not the only author ...
CHATHAM, NJ -- Karina Bliss has been announced as the recipient of the 2024 Margaret Keisler scholarship offered by the Chatham Historical Society for her essay: My Town by a River. The $1500 scholarship was presented to Bliss at her Chatham High School commencement exercises. The scholarship ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL – The annual Fourth of July bash in Coral Springs will be Thursday at Mullins Park, featuring live music, food, and fireworks. This free event is open to everyone and packed with activities and entertainment including Uncle Sam and Lady Liberty on stilts, giveaways from ...
HOBOKEN, NJ- Tickets are still available for the Hoboken Historical Museum (HHM) 4th of July Pier 14 BBQ. The tickets, which cost just $100 per adult and $40 per child, are in aid of the museum and promise to give spectators a view of the fireworks “like no other”. The ticket offers ...
JERSEY CITY, NJ – The public is invited to come out and celebrate Independence Day in Jersey City with an exciting lineup for the 2024 Fourth of July Festival and Concert, Mayor Steven Fulop reminded potential attendees. The City bills this year’s celebration as bigger and better than ever, with ...
JERSEY CITY, NJ – The public is invited to come out and celebrate Independence Day in Jersey City with an exciting lineup for the 2024 Fourth of July Festival and Concert, Mayor Steven Fulop reminded potential attendees. The City bills this year’s celebration as bigger and better than ever, with ...
JERSEY CITY, NJ – The public is invited to come out and celebrate Independence Day in Jersey City with an exciting lineup for the 2024 Fourth of July Festival and Concert, Mayor Steven Fulop reminded potential attendees. The City bills this year’s celebration as bigger and better than ever, with ...
JERSEY CITY, NJ – The public is invited to come out and celebrate Independence Day in Jersey City with an exciting lineup for the 2024 Fourth of July Festival and Concert, Mayor Steven Fulop reminded potential attendees. The City bills this year’s celebration as bigger and better than ever, with ...
JERSEY CITY, NJ – The public is invited to come out and celebrate Independence Day in Jersey City with an exciting lineup for the 2024 Fourth of July Festival and Concert, Mayor Steven Fulop reminded potential attendees. The City bills this year’s celebration as bigger and better than ever, with ...
JERSEY CITY, NJ – The public is invited to come out and celebrate Independence Day in Jersey City with an exciting lineup for the 2024 Fourth of July Festival and Concert, Mayor Steven Fulop reminded potential attendees. The City bills this year’s celebration as bigger and better than ever, with ...
WHIPPANY, NJ - There will be a tour of the Whippany Burying Yard on the 4th of July from 10am - 11:30am. The tour will be led by period costumed guides and admission is free. There will be parking available in the Casa de Montecristo Cigar Parking Lot located at 301 NJ Route 10, East in ...
ELIZABETH, NJ — Elizabeth Police are reminding you to celebrate the Fourth of July safely. In a post on Facebook, police say they will not allow the possession or use of any illegal fireworks or explosives. Police say if you'd like to report the illegal use of fireworks, call (908) 558-2114.
RAHWAY, NJ — The City of Rahway will present Rahway Summer Nights 2024: Movies in the Park! this July in Rahway Park. On Thursday, July 11, the 2023 version of The Little Mermaid will screen at 8:30 p.m. On Thursday, July 25, Elemental will play, also at 8:30 p.m. Bring your own lawn ...
PERTH AMBOY - You don't want to miss the fireworks spectacular tonight, July 3, on the Raritan Bay. The action begins at 3 p.m. on the Perth Amboy waterfront, with activities all day, culminating with a fireworks display set for 9:20 p.m. There will be food trucks, artisans and other vendors ...
PARAMUS, NJ - What could be more fun than watching a movie outdoors with the family?!? Paramus Pool is offering three movie nights this summer for a price that's unbeatable: $5/person for members, $10/person for non-members. Cash is king! Cash only. Dates: July 11, July 25-Special Glow Night, ...
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ - Lights, camera action! The EB Indie film Festival will host its fourth annual film festival inside the East Brunswick Community Arts Center on Saturday, August 3 at 12 PM. It’s the biggest event of the year for people of all ages to enjoy short films created by emerging ...
SCOTCH PLAINS, NJ - Scotch Plains resident and award-winning travel trade writer Dori Saltzman announced the release of her debut mystery novel “Death of a Travel Advisor.” Set to be released on July 10, 2024, this fun whodunit weaves a tale of murder and intrigue that keeps the reader ...
PATERSON, NJ - Shanell "Red" Irving, a celebrated artist and community leader, was recognized by the Paterson City Council for her remarkable contributions to the music industry and her unwavering commitment to her community. Born and raised in Riverview Towers, Irving found her passion for ...
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 ...
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 ...
ROSELLE, NJ - The Borough of Roselle invites all residents to attend the ninth annual House Music Festival. The event is on Saturday, July 13 from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. at Warinanco Park. Several DJs are in attendance and will be performing including: DJ Nubian Kareem The Entertainer ROC ...
ROBBINSVILLE, NJ- Robbinsville Mayor Dave Fried and the Township Council recently presented local dance studio "All For Dance" and its owners, Holly Yablonowitz and Cynthia Coolidge, with a proclamation marking the 20th anniversary of their highly successful and respected studio. "We are ...
RIDGEFIELD PARK, NJ — County Executive Jim Tedesco, the County Board of Commissioners, and the County Parks Department announced that the County of Bergen has partnered with the New Jersey Wind Symphony to bring a new special event to Overpeck County Park this 4th of July. Building upon the New ...
With the July 4th holiday beginning on Thursday this week, we are adjusting our weekly "What's on Tap" column from late Thursday to provide you with a number of ideas geared toward Fourth of July Events in and around the local Gold Coast area (Spring Lake, Spring Lake Heights, Sea Girt, Manasquan, ...
MIDDLETOWN, NJ: The Art Society of Monmouth County (ASMC) held their annual Ruth Crown Memorial Exhibit Reception on Saturday, June 29th at 1 PM at the Middletown Arts Center. Many beautiful pieces of artwork from their members decorated the walls of the gallery space at the Arts Center in honor of ...
With the July 4th holiday beginning on Thursday this week, we are adjusting our weekly "What's on Tap" column from late Thursday to provide you with a number of ideas geared toward Fourth of July Events in and around the local Gold Coast area (Spring Lake, Spring Lake Heights, Sea Girt, Manasquan, ...
With the July 4th holiday beginning on Thursday this week, we are adjusting our weekly "What's on Tap" column from late Thursday to provide you with a number of ideas geared toward Fourth of July Events in and around the local Gold Coast area (Spring Lake, Spring Lake Heights, Sea Girt, Manasquan, ...
UNION -- Historian, author, and New Jersey native Al Frazza's new coffee table book, "The Past Still Present – Revolutionary War New Jersey Photos" takes a look at the state's important role in the American War for Independence. The book includes photos of Union and hundreds of locations he ...
LEBANON BOROUGH, NJ - The Lebanon 4th of July Celebration Commitee & The Borough of Lebanon invites you to join them on July 4, 2024, for the 77th Annual Lebanon Boro 4th of July Parade and Picnic. Known as the longest running 4th of July Parade in Hunterdon County, this year’s theme is “An ...