Arts & Entertainment Top Stories
By PAT SHARKEY
June 7, 2024
LONG BEACH ISLAND REGION - The Tide Table Group of bars and restaurants leads the way in this weekend's entertainment options. Happy first full weekend of June! Bird and Betty's: Friday: My Hero Zero Saturday: Split Decision Sunday: Daqs on the Deck and DJ Beed Old ...
Chatham, NJ -- In 2018, Thomas Lee’s daughter Sharon Neuner was renovating her home on Washington Avenue when the workers found a certificate dating back to 1942 while taking apart an upstairs closet. Having her curiosity unlocked, Neuner urged her father to find out who used to live in her home, ...
OLEAN, NY — The city’s summer concert series will continue Wednesday with a performance of acoustic classic rock by Dave Dorson. 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 ...
MOUNT LAUREL, NJ — Spend a relaxing afternoon at the Mount Laurel Library, listening to live music with your neighbors! The Library will be hosting the Dustin Beck Trio on Sunday, June 9 at 2PM. The Trio will be playing a set of New Orleans R&B favorites. Beck says that he is "very ...
BUTLER, NJ - Butler Library will be hosting a summer-themed sand art jar event. The event will be on Monday, June 17th, from 6:00 to 6:45 pm. The recommended age group is from 5 to 10 years old. Children will have the opportunity to pick from an array of colored sand and create ...
SOMERVILLE, NJ - The Summer Stage Concert series sponsored by the Downtown Somerville Alliance continues with back-to-back shows this weekend, with the PBJ Band performing Friday night, beginning at 7 p.m. and on Saturday with the Bassboards, starting at 6 p.m. The PBJ Band plays ...
SOMERVILLE, NJ - The Summer Stage Concert series sponsored by the Downtown Somerville Alliance continues with back-to-back shows this weekend, with the PBJ Band performing Friday night, beginning at 7 p.m. and on Saturday with the Bassboards, starting at 6 p.m. The PBJ Band plays ...
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 ...
LEBANON TOWNSHIP, NJ - The Lebanon Township Volunteer Fire Department is hosting the 3rd annual Volunteer Firefighters' Festival June 19 - 22, 2024. Come out and enjoy rides, games, great food, a beer garden, fireworks and fun. All proceeds will benefit the Lebanon Township Volunteer Fire ...
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ - In a heartwarming celebration hosted by the staff, residents Robert and Karen Simon marked their 42nd wedding anniversary by renewing their vows at Complete Care at Brakeley Park. Robert and Karen said, We Still Do after 42 years of marriage in a vow renewal. The event, ...
MIDDLESEX COUNTY, NJ — The Arts Institute of Middlesex County is presenting, promoting, and supporting a multitude of arts and cultural events, exhibitions, and shows throughout June. With special guests such as civil rights icon Dr. Opal Lee and Gospel music artist Hezekiah Walker, this June is ...
FAIR LAWN, NJ - Celebrating rainbow "past, present and future," the borough is hosting a pride flag raising and ceremony on Sunday, June 9 at Borough Hall, with activities on Parmelee Avenue. The Pride Block Party will be along Parmelee Avenue from 12 noon to 3 p.m. The flag raising will take ...
BURLINGTON CITY/MOUNT HOLLY, NJ — The works of Burlington County residents — and those from as far away as Europe and Africa — will be featured at an upcoming two-day film festival presented by the Burlington County Parks Division. The Third Annual Burlington County Juried Short Film Festival ...
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 ...
June 7, 2024 Welcome back to the Red Bank Beat! Things are really kicking into gear for the summer with so many different events taking place around town. We were hoping to kick off one of those events this evening (Thursday), but ...
Princeton, NJ –This weekend’s headline may be the Princeton Festival at Morven, but that’s only a small part of what’s happening around town. With outdoor venues now inviting visitors, plenty of events are happening outdoors. Dancing Under the Stars, for example, returns to Hinds Plaza next to ...
Princeton, NJ -- It’s that time of year again. Founded in 2004, the Princeton Festival returns to Morven Museum and for a series of opera, musical theater, dance, orchestra, and chamber music from Friday, June 7, through Saturday, June 22. The summer program of the Princeton Symphony Orchestra, ...
NUTLEY, NJ- The Township of Nutley Board of Commissioners approved a permit for the 32nd Annual Italian Festival at Holy Family Roman Catholic Church. The festival will take place from Thursday Sept. 19 to Sun. Sept. 22, 2024 at 28 Brookline Ave.
MORRIS COUNTY, NJ - Live music, farmers markets, comedy and more is happening this weekend. Check out all the fun things to do in and around town! Friday June 7 NJSIAA Track and Field; Morristown vs TBD at Delsea Regional High School; 4pm Beautiful: The Carole King Musical; Paper Mill ...
MORRIS COUNTY, NJ - Live music, farmers markets, comedy and more is happening this weekend. Check out all the fun things to do in and around town! Friday June 7 NJSIAA Track and Field; Morristown vs Franklin at Franklin Township High School; 2:30pm Beautiful: The Carole King Musical; ...
EDISON, NJ - All three branches of the Edison Public Library will be closed on Friday for staff development day, according to their website. Normal hours of operation will resume on Saturday. Currently, the main library on Planfield Avenue is under renovation. The second floor is closed to ...
HAZLET, NJ - Sirens sounded loudly in Hazlet on June 3, along Middle Road around noon, all for a celebratory reason. It's a proud send-off for the Raritan High School Marching Band, set to travel to France in honor of the 80th Anniversary of D-Day. The Motorcade and buses departed Raritan High ...
DOYLESTOWN, PA—Freeman Hall in Salem Church will open a show for local artists on Saturday that runs for the next three weekends. The show, which is being run by the Arts & Cultural Council of Bucks County, will feature paintings, sculpture and crafts from local artists. All items are ...
HAZLET, NJ - Sirens sounded loudly in Hazlet on June 3, along Middle Road around noon, all for a celebratory reason. It's a proud send-off for the Raritan High School Marching Band, set to travel to France in honor of the 80th Anniversary of D-Day. The Motorcade and buses departed Raritan High ...
TEWKSBURY TOWNSHIP, NJ - Today is the last day to purchase tickets online for the Tewksbury Barn Tour, Saturday, June 8th. Tickets can be purchased until 10 PM tonight for $40; a limited number of tickets will be available on the day of the tour for $50. Children ages 11-18 are $5, and children ...
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. According to host and founder of Nutley Little Theatre 'Say Gay Cabaret,' ...
TEWKSBURY TOWNSHIP, NJ - The official celebration for the brand-new playground at Oldwick Park is scheduled for June 7, 2024. Come out for some fun while celebrating the hard work of fellow committee members and volunteers. The party will kick-off at 5 PM with live music, bounce houses, a dunk tank ...
JERSEY CITY, NJ- Art House Productions has announced the lineup for the ACCESS JC Fridays on Friday, June 7. Each June, in lieu of the regular JC Fridays, Art House presents ACCESS JC Fridays, which focuses on inclusion and accessibility. Dubbed Jersey City’s premiere quarterly arts festival by ...
GLEN ROCK, NJ – Arts Council of Glen Rock has announced the winners of its 2024 Emerging Artists Awards. Four students were each awarded a $500 scholarship during the Glen Rock High School annual awards assembly on June 5. Since its formation in 2019, an essential part of the Arts Council’s ...
FLEMINGTON, NJ - She has always been interested in thoroughbred horse racing, and attended all three Triple Crown races in one year – and now she is one of 2,570 people who own a horse that won the prestigious Preakness Stakes. “I was in attendance when Seize the Grey won both the Pat Day Mile ...