Arts & Entertainment Top Stories
By JENNIFER DERICKS
July 1, 2024
SPARTA, NJ- Sparta begins celebrating Independence Day on Tuesday, July 2 with the Lake Mohawk County Club fireworks on the lake. On Thursday, July 4 the Sparta Elks Lodge’s parade will kick off at 10:30 a.m. Parade participants will begin lining up at 9:30 a.m. on East Shore Trail. The ...
PLAINFIELD, NJ — Continuing its tradition, the City of Plainfield announced its Thursday night movies for July, to be shown on the lawn at City Hall. While last year had four movies, this year will feature two. These showings typically start at dusk, which is around 8:30pm this time of year. On ...
COCONUT CREEK, FL - The Seminole Casino Coconut Creek is adding a twist to the standard July 4th fireworks display: Drones. The Independence Day celebration kicks off at 7 p.m. on Thursday with live entertainment and food trucks at the casino at 5550 NW 40th Street in Coconut Creek. The event ...
PISCATAWAY, NJ -- 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 Piscataway and hundreds of ...
SOMERVILLE, NJ - The Summer Stage Concert series features live music back-to-back on Friday and Saturday nights this weekend. Zaire takes the stage on Friday night, from 7-9 p.m., followed by Rainbow Fresh on Saturday playing from 6-9 p.m. Zaire's play list features classic rock from the '60s ...
SOMERVILLE, NJ - The Summer Stage Concert series features live music back-to-back on Friday and Saturday nights this weekend. Zaire takes the stage on Friday night, from 7-9 p.m., followed by Rainbow Fresh on Saturday playing from 6-9 p.m. Zaire's play list features classic rock from the '60s ...
MILLTOWN, NJ - The Milltown Fourth of July Committee starts planning the day-long festivities on July 4 not too long after the fireworks are over. On Saturday, Milltown Fourth of July Committee President David Potter and Vice-Presidents Neil Marotta and Russ Einbinder took a few seconds to snap a ...
RED BANK, NJ: Get ready for an exhilarating evening of cards and camaraderie at HABcore's Texas Hold 'Em Poker Night, hosted at the Red Bank Elks Lodge! With only 100 seats available, this thrilling event promises competitive poker, fantastic prizes, and the chance to support a wonderful ...
SPARTA, NJ – The Sparta Historical Society held a Veterans Salute weekend event in June. The two-day event included Revolutionary and Civil War reenactors. Live exhibits included revolutionary war era artifacts, a civil war field surgeon, a military Chaplin with tent full of gear from the Vietnam ...
COCONUT CREEK, FL - The Seminole Casino Coconut Creek is adding a twist to the standard July 4th fireworks display: Drones. The Independence Day celebration kicks off at 7 p.m. on Thursday with live entertainment and food trucks at the casino at 5550 NW 40th Street in Coconut Creek. The event ...
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WARREN, NJ -- Warren's SUMMER CONCERT SERIES is coming soon! All concerts take place at 7:00pm at the Warren Municipal Field Area located at 46 Mountain Blvd. You must bring your own chair or blanket. July 10: Winslow Eagles Tribute Band July 17: Lost in Place July 24: Twilight ...
PATERSON, NJ - Paterson Proud Week began with a spectacular Food Truck Festival and Fireworks event at the Great Falls National Historical Park, drawing in crowds to celebrate the founding of Paterson in 1792. The event, held in honor of the city's rich history and vibrant community, featured ...
HACKENSACK, NJ - Get in the spirit of Independence Day, Thursday, July 4 with this red-white-and-blue party at Foschini Park, 278 River Street. Food trucks and games, available 4-8 p.m. Performance by the Infernos, 7:30 p.m. Fireworks, 9 p.m.
EDISON, NJ – Over 80 residents gathered for an opportunity to meet author Pallavi Sharma Dixit whose debut novel, aptly titled Edison, is described as a ‘wild, romantic, laugh-out-loud love letter to the Indian American community’ where she grew up. On the evening of June 21, the North Edison ...
NEW BRITAIN TOWNSHIP, PA—Doylestown’s nearest Fourth of July parade kicks off at 9:30 a.m. on Thursday just a short ride down the road. The 2024 Tri-Municipal Fourth of July Parade starts at the Town Center shopping center on Butler Avenue in New Britain Borough and ends at North Branch Park in ...
GLEN GARDNER, NJ - Sunday, June 23 was a very hot, humid day, but it didn't keep car enthusiasts from coming out to the annual "Cars In The Park" event hosted by the Glen Gardner Fire Company No. 1. There was plenty of water, food, music, and sunshine, as well as a sprinkler and tents for ...
GLEN ROCK, NJ - The Independence Day Association is gearing up for its 85th annual July 4 parade, which is scheduled to kick-off at 9:30 a.m. at the high school. Check this list for other activities, but before doing so, here is the National Weather Service forecast as of Sunday night, June ...
MILLTOWN, NJ — One of Middlesex County’s smallest towns is revved up to host Central New Jersey's largest Fourth of July parade again. Milltown’s two-hour Independence Day parade and daylong festivities are an annual tradition in this 1.5-square mile, 7,000-person community. The event dates ...
FAIRFIELD, NJ -- Fairfield's Independence Day Celebration will take place on Tuesday, July 2 at the township's recreation complex at 221 Hollywood Ave. Festivities begin at 5:30 p.m. A large menu of food will be available to purchase. DJ Music by Eye to Eye Events will start at approximately ...
SPRINGFIELD, NJ -- Springfield will hold its annual Independence Day gala on Thursday, July 4 in Meisel Avenue Park. Sponsored by the Union County Board of Commissioners, the July 4th celebration will begin at 5 p.m. with food trucks, a petting zoo, inflatables, pony rides, a trackless train, a ...
WEST CALDWELL, NJ -- There will be a fireworks display on July 4 at James Caldwell High School. The event will begin at dusk, and is a joint effort of West Caldwell, Caldwell, Roseland, North Caldwell and Essex Fells. Gates will open at 7 p.m. DJ Danny Duca will provide the entertainment ...
JERSEY CITY, NJ-The Philippine-American Friendship Committee (PAFCOM) recently celebrated the independence of the Philippines and unity between the country and the United States with the PAFCOM Parade and Festival. On Sunday, June 23, the parade began at West Side Avenue and Claremont Avenue.
PERTH AMBOY, NJ -- Historian, author, and New Jersey native Al Frazza's new coffee table book, "The Past Still Present – Revolutionary War New Jersey Photos" (258 Publishing, 154 pages) takes a look at the state's important role in the American War for Independence. The book includes photos of ...
SCOTCH PLAINS/FANWOOD -- 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 Scotch Plains and hundreds ...
UNION, NJ - Union celebrated Portuguese culture last Friday and Saturday, as the Portuguese American Civic Association (PACA) hosted its annual Portugal Day weekend festival. The two-day affair was held at the PACA headquarters, located behind the Knights of Columbus building on Jeannette ...
MONMOUTH COUNTY: The fireworks celebrations have begun! Bell Works in Holmdel provided a spectacular show for the community last week! Thank you Bell Works! If you missed them, there are many more local opportunities to boom, like those listed below! Don't forget to bring your chairs and ...
MONMOUTH COUNTY: The fireworks celebrations have begun! Bell Works in Holmdel provided a spectacular show for the community last week! Thank you Bell Works! If you missed them, there are many more local opportunities to boom, like those listed below! Don't forget to bring your chairs and ...
MONMOUTH COUNTY: The fireworks celebrations have begun! Bell Works in Holmdel provided a spectacular show for the community last week! Thank you Bell Works! If you missed them, there are many more local opportunities to boom, like those listed below! Don't forget to bring your chairs and ...
SOMERSET, NJ - Pleasant weather, Motown Classics and Laughter; doesn't that sound like the perfect way to start off summer? With schools ending last week, Franklin Township’s Parks and Rec hosted their ‘Summer Kickoff’ concert yesterday at 6 pm. This event was located at the Township gazebo, with ...