Arts & Entertainment Top Stories

February 23, 2026

CRANFORD, NJ - At the center of this year’s Cranford St. Patrick’s Day Parade preparations is a group of Cranford High School students who are not just helping decorate a float but shaping one of the parade’s most visible features.Members of the parade committee’s Junior Trustees, a group of CHS ...

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UNION, NJ — As the Union County Saint Patrick’s Day Parade approaches, organizers are inviting the community to celebrate Irish heritage with an evening of culture, music and art at Craic agus Ceol (translation: “fun and music”).The event, hosted by the Union County Saint Patrick’s Day Parade ...

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FAIR LAWN, NJ - The Annual Fair Lawn Chamber of Commerce Taste of Our Town, which was scheduled for today, has been moved to Monday, March 9, 2026.The event was sidetracked by a nor'easter that, when all is said and done, will have dumped at least 18 inches of snow on the borough and the New York ...

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FAIR LAWN, NJ - Locals are ‘revved-up’ for Rev250 with several events already completed and more to come this year as the nation's celebration of its 250 years is well underway. One of the events that took place recently was “The Price of Silence: The Forgotten Story of New Jersey’s Enslaved ...

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KENILWORTH, NJ - Did you miss this past week's top stories? Catch up on what you missed in the links below. The top ten are posted by the page views of the week, according to Google Analytics.Kenilworth's Superintendent Update: Winter Storm Preparedness Kenilworth's Georgia Sode Adds to Brearley ...

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JERSEY CITY, NJ - Bruce Wheeler, an entertainment industry veteran, has been named as general manager of Jersey City’s historic Loews Theatre.According to his LinkedIn profile Wheeler has, in addition to other roles, previously worked as Senior Director Theatre Operation of Madison Square Garden ...

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RANDOLPH, NJ:  The Marielaine Mammon School of Music, Performing Arts and Music Technologies at County College of Morris (CCM) presents a wide range of dynamic live performances this spring, offering the public multiple opportunities to experience the exceptional music and dance talents of CCM, at ...

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SOMERSET COUNTY, NJ – Due to inclement weather, all SCLSNJ branches will be closed this Monday, February 23. While  physical locations are closed, our digital doors remain open. You can continue to access our collection of e-books, audiobooks, and online databases 24/7 at sclsnj.org.  Important ...

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SOMERSET COUNTY, NJ – Due to inclement weather, all SCLSNJ branches will be closed this Monday, February 23. While  physical locations are closed, our digital doors remain open. You can continue to access our collection of e-books, audiobooks, and online databases 24/7 at sclsnj.org.  Important ...

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SEA GIRT/HOWELL - From patrol to prime time, from -11 degrees on Sea Girt's beach singing God Bless America to the hot lights of Hollywoord— Howell’s own Julia Sienna is headed to Hollywood.The 20-year-old Sea Girt police officer stunned the American Idol judges Monday night, earning a coveted ...

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SEA GIRT/HOWELL - From patrol to prime time, from -11 degrees on Sea Girt's beach singing God Bless America to the hot lights of Hollywoord— Howell’s own Julia Sienna is headed to Hollywood.The 20-year-old Sea Girt police officer stunned the American Idol judges Monday night, earning a coveted ...

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SEA GIRT/HOWELL - From patrol to prime time, from -11 degrees on Sea Girt's beach singing God Bless America to the hot lights of Hollywoord— Howell’s own Julia Sienna is headed to Hollywood.The 20-year-old Sea Girt police officer stunned the American Idol judges Monday night, earning a coveted ...

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SOMERSET COUNTY, NJ – As severe weather conditions are expected, all branches of the Somerset County Library System of New Jersey (SCLSNJ) will be closed this Sunday, February 22. This proactive decision is made to ensure the safety of patrons and staff during these challenging conditions.While the ...

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WARREN, NJ – As severe weather conditions are expected, all branches of the Somerset County Library System of New Jersey (SCLSNJ) will be closed this Sunday, February 22. This proactive decision is made to ensure the safety of patrons and staff during these challenging conditions.While the physical ...

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HIGHTSTOWN, NJ – The Hightstown Woman's Club is once again holding the annual Dollhouse and Miniature Show and Sale to bring together enthusiasts from different states. The event will feature 20 dollhouse and miniature vendors from New Jersey, Connecticut, Pennsylvania, and New York. The 45th ...

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NUTLEY, NJ - Nutley Little Theatre just announced that today's sold-out matinée performance of Harvey will go on as planned at 2 pm. Directed by Mead Winters, Harvey is a hit. There are still a handful of tickets for next weekend's performances.  TAPinto Nutley also learned that Kurly Kurtosh, ...

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WOODLAND PARK, NJ -For nearly a decade, Arts and Creations Pottery Studio has provided Woodland Park residents with a creative gathering space, contributing to the borough’s small-business community and offering families a place to connect through art.Owned and operated by Gina Avagano, the studio ...

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BRIDGEWATER, NJ - Bridgewater-Raritan Middle School seventh grader Sophia Jabamani won second place in the American Protégé We Sing Pop! International Song Contest 2025, and has been invited to perform at the Weill Recital Hall at Carnegie Hall, in New York City, in May.The international ...

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UNION, N.J. — As the Union County Saint Patrick’s Day Parade approaches, organizers are inviting the community to celebrate Irish heritage with an evening of culture, music and art at “Craic agus Ceol.”The event, hosted by the Union County Saint Patrick’s Day Parade Committee, will take place March ...

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BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ - The Gov. Livingston High School cafeteria got a glamorous makeover on Wednesday, as students, faculty, and community supporters came together for the Gov. Livingston Prom Fashion Show, a stylish fundraiser supporting both Project Graduation and the prom itself.From sparkling ...

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MILLBURN, NJ – The Millburn Middle School Spring Musical, Anastasia: The Musical, will be held on Friday, March 6 and Saturday, March 7, at 7 p.m., and a Sunday, March 8 matinee will be presented at 1 p.m.Tickets are $16.50 and can be purchased online at mms.booktix.com. They will also be available ...

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UNION, N.J. — As the Union County Saint Patrick’s Day Parade approaches, organizers are inviting the community to celebrate Irish heritage with an evening of culture, music and art at “Craic agus Ceol.”The event, hosted by the Union County Saint Patrick’s Day Parade Committee, will take place March ...

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MONTCLAIR, NJ — The Montclair Jazz Festival is in the national spotlight after being selected by the Smithsonian Institution as an official collaborating partner for “Of The People: The Smithsonian Festival of Festivals,” a coast-to-coast cultural initiative commemorating the 250th anniversary of ...

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Princeton, NJ – Back on Thursday, February 19, the event planners at Morven Museum had a feeling that the weather might be not so good on Sunday, February 22, when the museum was planning to present a book talk with Zara Anishanslin. The in-person talk, we learned on Thursday, had been switched to ...

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MORRISTOWN, NJ — The St. Patrick’s Day Parade of Morris County will return to Morristown on Saturday, March 14, 2026, stepping off at 12:00 noon and continuing a tradition rooted in local history, Irish culture, and decades of community celebration.Organizers say the annual parade is designed as a ...

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NEWTON, NJ – Registration for the Sussex County St. Patrick’s Day parade has been extended to Monday, Feb 23, between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. because of the inclement weather on Friday.Applications for the March 7 event need to be dropped off at Newton Town Hall at 39 Trinity Street, Newton or emailed to ...

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SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ - As the vibrant spirit of the Lunar New Year swept through New Jersey, New Jersey Buddhist Culture Center (NJBCC) became a sanctuary of cultural richness and spiritual renewal. Under the theme of "Harmony and Success," the community gathered to usher in the Year of the Horse ...

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The annual Lunar New Year celebration at Chatham was back in full swing on Friday, bringing together students and families for an evening filled with food, performances and cultural pride.Festivities began before the show with Chinese food served in the CHS cafeteria, where students and parents ...

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ROBBINSVILLE, NJ - Tickets are on sale now for a night of delicious food and hilarious entertainment at Pond Road Middle School.Pasta Wars, hosted by Friends of the Raven Players, is set for Wednesday, March 11 and once again promises an unforgettable pasta cook-off between local restaurants, an ...

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BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ - The Gov. Livingston High School cafeteria got a glamorous makeover on Wednesday, as students, faculty, and community supporters came together for the Gov. Livingston Prom Fashion Show, a stylish fundraiser supporting both Project Graduation and the prom itself.From sparkling ...

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