Arts & Entertainment Top Stories
By VICTORIA CARUSO
June 22, 2024
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ - South Plainfield Summer Drama Workshop (SPSDW), which will present Bye Bye Birdie this August, is seeking additional cast members. SPSDW, which is offered with support from the South Plainfield Department of Recreation, is seeking young people in sixth through 12th grade ...
NUTLEY, NJ - Nutley Little Theatre's third annual pride month event, Say Gay Cabaret, sold out even before the performer list was announced - affirming Nutley's goal of becoming a welcoming and safe place for all. The annual event, a benefit for Nutley Little Theatre, takes place on ...
RIDGEWOOD, NJ — The Ridgewood Guild has kicked off the fifteenth season of Movies in the Park with a screening of the Disney animated film, Mulan, which was preceded by a performance by the "HeART in Motion" dancers. The series will feature six movies being played in Van Neste Square Memorial ...
NEWARK — Newark’s first-ever yoga-centric festival is set to take place in Lincoln Park during New Jersey’s North To Shore Festival week. Launched by native Newarker Ty Daye, the Yogi Fest on June 29 is a day of yoga for beginners and experienced participants of all ages. The fest includes ...
RED BANK, NJ: Begin the week of celebrating our nation’s independence with the beautiful sounds of the New Jersey Symphony in the picturesque setting of Marine Park, overlooking the Navesink River. The Red Bank RiverCenter is thrilled to announce the return of the New Jersey Symphony to downtown ...
MONTCLAIR, NJ - Montclair students had a unique opportunity to perform in New York. Hillside Elementary School's Drums of Thunder traveled to Brooklyn to perform at a ceremony honoring iconic jazz drummer and Civil Rights activist Max Roach. The students were showcased performing and were ...
GLEN ROCK, NJ - The Glen Rock Neighborhood Network (GRNN) is hosting a Senior Garden Party – a social gathering to view one of Glen Rock's "most beautiful backyards." Scheduled for Thursday, June 27 from 5:30 – 7:30 pm, the event is free for Glen Rock senior residents, 60+. Tour the yard at 618 ...
PARSIPPANY, NJ - The Parsippany Library launched a partnership with coLAB Arts to produce oral histories and photo essays documenting the local and immigrant experiences of the Asian community. With the support of a Morris County Heritage Commission re-grant award, oral histories, and photos were ...
RAHWAY, NJ — Mayor Raymond A. Giacobbe, Rahway City Council, and NJ Salsa are proud to present the Latin Stroll 2024 in the heart of downtown Rahway. On Saturday, June 22nd, from 12:00 PM to 7:00 PM, join the Rahway City Council for a day filled with live music, culture, and community. The Latin ...
WATCHUNG, NJ -- Watchung Borough's block party is set for today from 12:00p-6:00. Join the fun! Expect traffic delays and plan an alternate route.
WATCHUNG, NJ -- Watchung Borough's block party is set for today from 12:00p-6:00. Join the fun! Expect traffic delays and plan an alternate route.
MONTCLAIR, NJ - The theft of a Pride flag has prompted a strong response from local advocates, who emphasize that the flag represents "inclusion and the ongoing struggle for LGBTQ+ rights." Police reported the incident earlier this week, in which the flag, which was raised near Church Street and ...
BRIDGEWATER, NJ - Hamilton Primary students said goodbye to their teachers in style this year, when a group of them donned inflatable costumes to wave to their students as they left at the end of the year Thursday. According to second grade teacher Amy MacMath, they normally gather with signs ...
Phillipsburg, NJ - Plan the day at Walters Park in Phillipsburg today for the return of the Ole Towne Festival on Saturday, June 22nd, from 2 pm to 9 pm in Walters Park (1 Meyner Rd). Over 30 local food and craft vendors, live music, entertaining games, and the annual staple fireworks show ...
GOLDENS BRIDGE, N.Y. - As a kid growing up in Brooklyn, Ira Berger hedged on the left side of his brain. “I was attracted to physics and science because it has an equal sign,” said the Goldens Bridge resident. Everything quantifiable, he actually became a physicist on a nuclear submarine.
BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ - On May 31, James Acre of Berkeley Heights and Jairo Campo of North Plainfield, along with their indie soul/pop band simmerr, performed live in Times Square to celebrate the upcoming release of their latest single, “Parallel.” Acre, the lead singer and keyboardist, and ...
MIDDLESEX COUNTY, NJ — Middlesex County’s annual Music-in-the-Park summer concert series is back for the 2024 season with shows by some of the finest musicians in the County! Spend your summer evenings enjoying free live music at one of Middlesex County’s many picturesque parks. All you need to ...
When Sesame Street first premiered on PBS in 1969, the combination of the Muppets, a friendly street, and human personalities taught kids math, science, good manners, and civics in an entertaining and engaging way. But for some reason, the subject matters of porn, puppet sex, racism, and ...
Princeton, NJ – The alerts have been issued for the morning of Saturday, June 22, on Witherspoon Street. From the Princeton Police we learn that Witherspoon between Paul Robeson Place and Valley Road will be closed to all traffic from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. From the Recreation Department we learn ...
BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ - On May 31, James Acre of Berkeley Heights and Jairo Campo of North Plainfield, along with their indie soul/pop band simmerr, performed live in Times Square to celebrate the upcoming release of their latest single, “Parallel.” Acre, the lead singer and keyboardist, and ...
EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ — The New Jersey Hall of Fame unveiled its Entertainment and Learning Center at American Dream on Tuesday, June 18, before a crowd of supporters, elected officials, including Gov. Phil Murphy and State Assembly Speaker Craig Coughlin, and inductees Tommy James, comedian Joe ...
BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ - On May 31, James Acre of Berkeley Heights and Jairo Campo of North Plainfield, along with their indie soul/pop band simmerr, performed live in Times Square to celebrate the upcoming release of their latest single, “Parallel.” Acre, the lead singer and keyboardist, and ...
BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ - On May 31, James Acre of Berkeley Heights and Jairo Campo of North Plainfield, along with their indie soul/pop band simmerr, performed live in Times Square to celebrate the upcoming release of their latest single, “Parallel.” Acre, the lead singer and keyboardist, and ...
BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ - On May 31, James Acre of Berkeley Heights and Jairo Campo of North Plainfield, along with their indie soul/pop band simmerr, performed live in Times Square to celebrate the upcoming release of their latest single, “Parallel.” Acre, the lead singer and keyboardist, and ...
New Providence Memorial Library This Summer at Your Library. All events are free and open to the public. For more information, or to register for an event, visit us at newprovidencelibrary.org Knit Night (Adults) July 1, 18 at 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm Drop by the Conti Room with a knitting or ...
ROSELLE PARK, NJ — With the school year coming to a close this week, the Roselle Park Board of Education met to honor multiple Roselle Park High School sports teams who won Valley Conference championships this spring. The baseball team were honored as the Valley Conference Champions as coaches ...
SOUTH AMBOY -- The City of South Amboy is having a city-wide yard sale this Saturday and Sunday, June 22 and 23, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. This list is not final, so there may be more pop-up locations on the days of the sales. Saturday and Sunday: 125 Augusta St. 1148 Augusta St. 2 ...
HOBOKEN, NJ – Hoboken’s second annual Southwest Fest is back on Sunday, June 23, from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Jackson Street from 2nd to 4th Street. Organizers, led by the Hoboken Business Alliance, have said that the free-to-attend event will feature an array of attractions, including free ...
ROSELLE, NJ - The Borough of Roselle, in partnership with GWIZ Auto Entertainment Group, will be holding its 11th annual Car Show. The event will be held on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Borough Hall, located at 210 Chestnut Street. In the event of inclement weather, a rain date is set for ...
FRANKLIN TOWNSHIP, NJ - Wild Fest 2024, a benefit for Woodlands Wildlife Refuge, will be held June 23, 2024, from 12 PM - 6 PM. The festival will take place at the Clinton Elks Lodge, 211 Sidney Road, in Pittstown. Participating food trucks include Cas' Pierogi and Kielbasa, Veganish, Ice Cream ...