Arts & Entertainment Top Stories

June 21, 2024

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 ...

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HAMILTON, NJ - Parents are invited to bring their little ones to the Hamilton Township Public Library for Rhyme Time Adventures (Ages 2-5) on June 25th. Open to ages 2 through 5, this event features Miss Emily of Stage a Story who will dramatize songs, rhymes, and short stories about adventure.

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SPRING LAKE, SEA GIRT, MANASQUAN, BRIELLE, SPRING LAKE HEIGHTS, NJ - While there's never a shortage of activities and venues here at/around the shore, we – Individuals, couples, and families alike often find themselves wondering “What are we doing this weekend?” At TAPinto Gold Coast, we’ve decided ...

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NEW JERSEY: Calling all film creators and lovers from around the world! The Garden State Film Festival has been accepting entries for the 2025 festival since May, so make sure that you don't miss the deadlines if you are submitting a film! LEARN MORE HERE.  And... Film lovers, save the dates for ...

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NEW JERSEY: Calling all film creators and lovers from around the world! The Garden State Film Festival has been accepting entries for the 2025 festival since May, so make sure that you don't miss the deadlines if you are submitting a film! LEARN MORE HERE.  And... Film lovers, save the dates for ...

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WESTFIELD, NJ — With summer officially here, the Westfield backyard is alive — with the sound of music. Specifically, that would be the backyard of Rob Galgano, whose Unlisted Ear Productions is hosting four Saturday shows that offer an opportunity to hear creative bands in a fun, relaxed ...

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ROSELLE, NJ - The Union County Board of Commissioners announced its 2024 Family Fun & Flix events to be held this summer at Warinanco Park in Roselle, on the border of Elizabeth and Linden.  Each event will show a different movie. Guests are encouraged to bring their own blankets and chairs.

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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 ...

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JERSEY CITY, NJ- The statue of Abraham Lincoln that sits in the County park in Jersey City named after him is getting a makeover. “Lincoln the Mystic” is a seated statue of the US President that was sculpted by James Earle Fraser. The statue was dedicated on June 14, 1930, when the park was ...

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SPRINGFIELD, NJ -- Children entering grades K-12 can join The Springfield Free Public Library’s 2024 summer reading program. Registration for the program begins on June 20 in person and will continue for the next several weeks. Children who register will receive a free summer reading drawstring ...

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June 20, 2024 Welcome back to a Summer Solstice edition of the Red Bank Beat. Thursday was the longest day of the year. It feels even longer because of the heat and humidity! I’ll tell you, though, when the weather was perfect, and that was ...

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BENT is written by Martin Sherman and Directed by Mead Winters. In 1934 Berlin, on the eve of The Night of the Long Knives, Max, a grifter and his lover, Rudy, spend a night of debauchery with an SS trooper. After soldiers burst into their apartment, Max and Rudy become desperate and go on ...

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Princeton, NJ – With a heat wave ripping through Princeton and the eastern seaboard, this may not be the easiest time to consider getting outdoors this weekend. But there are a plethora of outdoor activities included in the listings below. There’s dancing under the stars on Hinds Plaza Friday ...

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WEST ORANGE, NJ -- Bring your lawn chair and an empty stomach to the township's Forth of July celebration because there will be gastronomic delights, fun and plenty of festivity at 10 Rooney Circle by the library. 14 food trucks are now confirmed and will be serving their delicious cuisine from ...

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BLOOMFIELD, NJ--For the fourth year, Glenwood and Washington Avenues in Bloomfield Center transformed into a celebration of African American culture as the Township celebrated Juneteenth. The event was held last Saturday afternoon, with the official holiday being celebrated on June 19th each ...

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OLEAN, NY — The city’s summer concert series will continue Thursday with a performance of old-time bluegrass by Old Dawgs/New Tricks. The concert will take place from 6 to 8 p.m. in Lincoln Park at the corner of State and Union streets, The concert series will run through Sept. 19. The ...

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PORTVILLE, NY — The 2024 Music in the Park series will feature a performance of acoustic folk and classic rock music by Brian Ash on Wednesday.  Concerts in the series will run from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Pioneer Park, North Main Street at Maple Avenue. The series will continue through Sept. 4.

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SPRING LAKE, SEA GIRT, MANASQUAN, BRIELLE, SPRING LAKE HEIGHTS, NJ - While there's never a shortage of activities and venues here at/around the shore, we – Individuals, couples, and families alike often find themselves wondering “What are we doing this weekend?” At TAPinto Gold Coast, we’ve decided ...

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MORRIS COUNTY, NJ -  Friday June 21 Tour of the Willows Mansion; Fosterfields; 11am Downtown Concert Series with Jumping The Gun; Lawn of Museum of Early Trades & Crafts; 6pm -8pm NJ Women Playwrights Read; Madison Community Arts Center; 7pm The Troubadour presents David LaMOtte; ...

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MORRIS COUNTY, NJ -  Friday June 21 Tour of the Willows Mansion; Fosterfields; 11am Downtown Concert Series with Jumping The Gun; Lawn of Museum of Early Trades & Crafts; 6pm -8pm NJ Women Playwrights Read; Madison Community Arts Center; 7pm The Troubadour presents David LaMOtte; ...

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BAYONNE, NJ - The Bayonne Heritage Association will host the first annual St. Vito Festival on Saturday, June 22, from 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., on 5th Street, between Broadway and Avenue C.  The event will begin with a procession and prayer over the image of St. Vito at 11:45 a.m.  There will be ...

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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 ...

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HILLSBOROUGH, NJ - The township will get an early start on the July 4th Independence Day holiday with a fireworks display and live music performed by Gypsy, a Stevie Nicks and Fleetwood Mac tribute band on Saturday, June 29th beginning at 5 p.m. at the Auten Road School. Parking will be at ...

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CAMDEN – The Battleship New Jersey is home again. After getting fresh coats of paint on its hull and other maintenance in the Philadelphia shipyard dry dock, the Camden tourist attraction on Thursday was pushed up the river by tugboats and reunited in the early afternoon with its berth on the ...

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WHIPPANY, NJ - The Whippany VFW Auxiliary Post 5351 is hosting a yard sale and craft fair on Saturday, June 22nd. The event has been moved inside the American Legion due to the anticipated heat wave.  The event will be open for shopping between 8am - 3pm.   

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DOYLESTOWN, PA—Despite temperatures predicted to soar into the 90s, Doylestown’s fifth annual Pride Block Party will return to East State Street on Saturday for a day of pride-related activities and entertainment. Michael Kendrick, Co-Chair of the Doylestown Pride Festival, said that despite the ...

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SOMERVILLE, NJ - The Golden Gays will flaunt their special brand of family-friendly drag comedy on the stage during Somerville's Family Pride Night celebration on Division Street Thursday, June 27, a performance unlike anything seen at the popular outdoor venue. Downtown Somerville will be the ...

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SPRING LAKE, SEA GIRT, MANASQUAN, BRIELLE, SPRING LAKE HEIGHTS, NJ - While there's never a shortage of activities and venues here at/around the shore, we – Individuals, couples, and families alike often find themselves wondering “What are we doing this weekend?” At TAPinto Gold Coast, we’ve decided ...

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HOBOKEN, NJ - Come down to the Hoboken Waterfront this evening to hear ‘New York, New York’, ‘My Way’, ‘Fly me to the Moon’ and other classics from the musical legend and Hoboken native sung by impressionists vying to be bestowed Best Sinatra style singer.  Twelve 'Frank Sinatras' will be ...

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SOMERVILLE, NJ - The Golden Gays will flaunt their special brand of family-friendly drag comedy on the stage during Somerville's Family Pride Night celebration on Division Street Thursday, June 27, a performance unlike anything seen at the popular outdoor venue. Downtown Somerville will be the ...

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