Arts & Entertainment Top Stories
By STEVE LENOX
June 12, 2024
ROBBINSVILLE, NJ - The Robbinsville Branch of the Mercer County Library System will host an outdoor kickoff party for their annual summer reading program on Wednesday, June 19. The celebration, set to be held from 9:30 am until 12:30 pm, will feature snow cones, crafts, games, and more. All ...
Well, after three months of preparation, this cast of BENT will blow you away. Each and every one of them has given their all to bring to you a story about love, hope, and survival during one of the darkest periods in German history. The cast and crew of BENT would love nothing more than ...
MADISON, NJ - The Madison High School Dramatic Dodgers’ 2024 production of Mamma Mia! has been honored with two prestigious Paper Mill Playhouse Rising Star Awards. Leland Borcherding and Daania Fakhar have won the Student Achievement Awards for their outstanding work as lighting ...
MONTCLAIR, NJ - The Montclair Planning Board met on June 10 in a meeting that took just a little over an hour in which they discussed and approved an application from the Sayegh family, the owners of the Bellevue Theatre on Bellevue Avenue, to not only renovate the movie theater and its screening ...
JERSEY CITY, NJ- Jersey City’s Fourth of July celebration will feature a free concert headlined by Grammy winner Wyclef Jean at 8 p.m., Mayor Steven Fulop announced on Wednesday. The main event will be preceded by a free performance from Fat Joe at 7 p.m. Funk Flex will return to DJ the July ...
Princeton, NJ – Three plays with classic stories presented in a different perspective highlight Princeton Summer Theater’s new season opening Thursday, June 13, in Princeton University’s Hamilton Murray Theater. The three mainstage productions are Dracula, Kate Hamill’s inventive re-vamping of the ...
WESTFIELD, NJ — For its June 15 season finale, the New Jersey Festival Orchestra will bring together three classical music giants, with each work “tipping its hat” to borrowed material from the past — then spinning out in glorious symphonic splendor, according to Maestro David Wroe, music director ...
RED BANK, NJ: The RiverCenter is excited to partner with Fresh Markets to bring you a one-of-a-kind vendor market that perfectly complements the exceptional retail scene in downtown Red Bank. Every Thursday night from 5 PM to 9 PM, June through September, visit the Fresh Markets BroadWalk Pop-Up ...
GLEN ROCK, NJ - The Independence Day Association is hosting its annual July 4 Parade and Glen Rock Pops concert, and it's all hands on deck to prepare to keep the tradition going. For the 85th year, the IDA will host the annual parade and the Glen Rock Pops Orchestra will open the Independence ...
BURLINGTON CITY/MOUNT HOLLY, NJ — The work of a Bordentown City resident will be featured at an upcoming two-day film festival presented by the Burlington County Parks Division. Dan Preston's film, TEDI: Keep on Dancing, will be screened at the Third Annual Burlington County Juried Short Film ...
NEW PROVIDENCE, NJ - The Friends of the New Providence Memorial Library are proud to announce our Annual Community Art Exhibit of 2024. All 23 of the artists exhibiting are residents of, or work in or around the New Providence area. This year's theme is "Color * Pattern * Texture" and many of our ...
PARAMUS, NJ - These are men who never seem to lack company, OR things to do! The Activities Club pulled out their hats and grabbed their daily morning walk together at the Bergen County Park in Glen Rock. Ed Morandi, Eliot Stack, Andy Curshen, Bob Howard, Richard Hallihan, Steve Beiter, Jim ...
WARREN, NJ -- Warren Township's Library will be closing daily at 5 p.m. on June 12-15 for the Lions Expo. Some upcoming summer events are: Thursday, June 13, 2024: Visit with Library staff or register to participate in the Library's Summer Reading Challenge at the Warren Lions Club ...
WARREN, NJ -- Warren Township's Library will be closing daily at 5 p.m. on June 12-15 for the Lions Expo. Some upcoming summer events are: Thursday, June 13, 2024: Visit with Library staff or register to participate in the Library's Summer Reading Challenge at the Warren Lions Club ...
UNION, NJ - The Union Municipal Band has set its schedule for the summer. Admission is free and the public is invited to attend. All concerts are held on Mondays beginning at 7:30 p.m.: June 24 Rabkin Park 1 Swanstrom Place East July 8 Putnam Manor Plymouth Road ...
PARKLAND, FL- A new, affordable after-school and summer enrichment program dedicated to music education has expanded into the Parkland community. Sunset Strings Academy, known for its three-dimensional teaching approach and emphasis on fun, offers children a unique opportunity to enhance their ...
JERSEY CITY, NJ- Celebrate the summer with a festival in downtown Jersey City this weekend. The Ward E Summer Festival is set to take place in Marin Green Park at 485 Marin Boulevard on Saturday, June 15 from 12 to 2 p.m. The event is billed as a day of music, food, and fun activities for the ...
HAMILTON, NJ - In celebration of Juneteenth, Michelle Washington Wilson will host an event titled "When The Cavalry Came To Call" on Wednesday, June 19, at 6:30 p.m. This gathering aims to honor the African American journey towards freedom through stories and poetry. The event, held at the ...
HOBOKEN, NJ - The Hoboken Historical Museum (HHM) has announced a new abstract art exhibit: ‘Hoboken Trash: The Work of Jeremy Roche’ in the Upper Gallery opening on Sunday, June 16th, Roche is a Stevens Institute of Technology trained engineer who became a full-time abstract artist after ...
SPARTA, NJ – The Lake Mohawk Ski Hawks had their first show of the season on Memorial Day after the parade. The community lined Beach 1 and the boardwalk to see Sparta families perform on the water. Donna Jenkins emceed the performance explaining to the crowd what they were going to see, the ...
DEAL PARK, NJ – The Axelrod Performing Arts Center is excited to share this summer’s lineup of tribute bands, each of which is as close as you’ll get to experiencing the real thing! This exciting lineup features the music of Elton John, The Eagles, Journey, Tom Petty and more, beginning June 20 and ...
ASBURY PARK, NJ - The Bruce Springsteen Archives & Center for American Music has unveiled a new pop-up exhibit and shop located in the Convention Hall complex on the iconic Asbury Boardwalk. Situated at 1317 Convention Hall, the pop-up is set to honor a pivotal moment in music history — the ...
KENILWORTH, NJ – Looking sharp and sophisticated, David Brearley students recently celebrated their prom at the Hanover Manor in East Hanover, marking the start of the graduation season. The evening was filled with dancing, lots of food, and making long-lasting memories. Please enjoy the ...
(June 09, 2024 - Millburn, New Jersey) Paper Mill Playhouse (Mark S. Hoebee- Producing Artistic Director; Michael Stotts- Executive Director), recipient of the 2016 Regional Theatre Tony Award, is pleased to release production photos for or Beautiful: The Carole King Musical, featuring a book by ...
WEST ORANGE, NJ -- The township has lots of fun on tap for the Fourth of July. The festivities commence at 11:30 a.m. and continue until 7:00 p.m. at the West Orange Public Library (10 Rooney Circle). Featured are food trucks, Kidz Zone, three bands and DJ Flo. PLEASE BRING YOUR OWN ...
SPARTA, NJ – The Lake Mohawk Ski Hawks had their first show of the season on Memorial Day after the parade. The community lined Beach 1 and the boardwalk to see Sparta families perform on the water. Donna Jenkins emceed the performance explaining to the crowd what they were going to see, the ...
OCEAN GROVE, NJ — The second annual “Art On The Porch,” a free community event, made a successful return to Ocean Grove on Saturday, June 8. A total of 80 artists participated, showcasing their work on 70 different porches throughout the Grove. An entirely walkable gallery of art was ...
SPARTA, NJ – The Lake Mohawk Ski Hawks had their first show of the season on Memorial Day after the parade. The community lined Beach 1 and the boardwalk to see Sparta families perform on the water. Donna Jenkins emceed the performance explaining to the crowd what they were going to see, the ...
(June 09, 2024 - Millburn, New Jersey) Paper Mill Playhouse (Mark S. Hoebee- Producing Artistic Director; Michael Stotts- Executive Director), recipient of the 2016 Regional Theatre Tony Award, is pleased to release production photos for or Beautiful: The Carole King Musical, featuring a book by ...
ROSELLE PARK, NJ — The Borough of Roselle Park has announced that their popular special Wednesday night series, “Summer Nights: Open Mic at the Gazebo” will return this year. On Wednesday evenings in July, artists from all across the community will have a platform to showcase their talents live.