Arts & Entertainment Top Stories
By DEBORAH ANN TRIPOLDI
May 28, 2024
NUTLEY, NJ - The weather held up for Nutley township’s 103rd annual Memorial Day Parade on Monday morning, May 27. Rain passed over the area in the early morning and late afternoon, missing the parade. The parade stepped off near noon after a brief ceremony at the Frank V. Tangorra Field also ...
MONMOUTH JUNCTION, NJ - Movie enthusiasts and collectors are in for a treat as an extraordinary lifetime collection of movie posters and magazines is set to go under the hammer at Bodnar’s Auction upcoming online-only auction event. The collection features an impressive array of rare movie ...
FAIR LAWN, NJ - In spite of threatening weather, residents and community groups lined up at Pollitt Drive to partake in the annual Memorial Day Parade. U.S. Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5) took part, as well, to honor all those who made the ultimate sacrifice for our great country.
Princeton, NJ – The highlight of this week’s list of arts events is a musical collaboration that began back in December of 2011, when soprano Larisa Martinez ran into Grammy-winning violinist Joshua Bell backstage at the Blue Note jazz club in New York. They were both there to see a performance by ...
HACKENSACK, NJ - The city has passed an ordinance that sets the stage for it to become a filming destination. On May 21, the city passed a filming ordinance which requires any entity from a non-profit to a major motion picture studio to acquire a permit at least three days before filming needs ...
ASBURY PARK, NJ – A vibrant celebration of art and theater is set to unfold at the Axelrod Performing Arts Center this Friday, May 31, with the debut of the new art installation, “Galeria de Bellas Artes.” The installation will feature a stunning collection of works by New Jersey artists of ...
LONG BRANCH, NJ - Find out what your aura reveals about you. The Long Branch Arts & Cultural Center will be hosting "Aura Photography" with Freehold Rocks on Monday, June 3rd, 2024 from 6:00pm to 8:00pm. Aura photography offers a glimpse into your energetic field at a particular moment in ...
KENILWORTH, NJ – To commemorate the newly renovated Kenilworth Senior Center, a Grand Reopening was held on May 19 along with a special Senior Arts, Crafts and Photography Show. These festivities coincided with the celebration of Older Americans Month, which is observed annually in May. Mayor ...
DEAL PARK, NJ - Enjoy an evening of art and theater with a Latin flair on Friday, May 31 with the opening of a new art installation titled “Galeria de Bellas Artes.” Located at the Gallery on Grant inside the Axelrod Performing Arts Center in Deal Park, this unique showcase of NJ artists of ...
NUTLEY, NJ - Nutley Hometown Hero Bryan Dieterle returned from deployment in the US Army on Wednesday. The First Lieutenant has been serving his country since 2021. He returned to Nutley on Saturday, May 25 and gathered with family and friends beneath his Hometown Hero banner on Franklin ...
ASBURY PARK, NJ – A vibrant celebration of art and theater is set to unfold at the Axelrod Performing Arts Center this Friday, May 31, with the debut of the new art installation, “Galeria de Bellas Artes.” The installation will feature a stunning collection of works by New Jersey artists of ...
KENILWORTH, NJ - Please see the list of events hosted by the Kenilworth Public Library the week of May 27 - May 31. THIS WEEK AT THE LIBRARY.... Monday, May 27: MEMORIAL DAY THE LIBRARY IS CLOSED ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Tuesday, May 28 LAP SIT (10:30am - 10:50am) ...
SUMMIT, NJ -- Summit High School students will stage local performances on June 1 of the Broadway hit Urinetown, the Musical before they take it overseas to the Edinburgh Festival Fringe in Scotland later this summer. Under the direction of Summit High School’s Theatre Director Anne Poyner, 32 ...
Linden, NJ - Come out and Dance in Diversity and Unite in Rhythm! The City of Linden will be hosting their 9th Annual Afro House Music Festival on Saturday, June 22, 2024, from 12 pm. -9 pm. There will be sound stages, cultural food trucks, guest DJ's and more....... Don't Miss ...
MILLBURN, NJ — This Thursday, May 23, Millburn High School’s International Club hosted its annual International Festival. This celebration of diversity and world cultures featured colorful decorations, vibrant music, traditional food and a series of performances. Over 100 people attended, wearing ...
NEWTON, NJ – The Newton Memorial Day parade and ceremony are canceled due to the threat of thunderstorms, according to Newton Town Manager Thomas S. Russo Jr.
LIVINGSTON, NJ — Everyone who performed in and attended the Livingston Advisory Committee for Disabilities’ (LACD) 2024 Talent Show proved that music is the universal beat of happiness as they listened and danced along to tunes that students chose to sing, play on instruments or dance to. The ...
RANDOLPH, NJ- Randolph Township put on another successful Arts in the Park event on Saturday, May 18. This year marked the seventh year that the popular festival has taken place. Since the unveiling of Veterans Community Park on Carrell road a few years back, the event has been held on the ...
NUTLEY, NJ - Since the first banner was set in place May 7, the Township of Nutley Hometown Hero banner program has spread across the community recognizing the service of more than 50 residents, past and present. Some residents have told us they know their active duty relatives are being ...
SOMERVILLE, NJ - On the heels of her winning the women’s U.S. Criterium Championship last week, cycling phenom Coryn Labecki will arrive at the 79th Tour of Somerville P/B Unity Bank bicycle race on Memorial Day with expectations of adding another win to her 57 career victories. On Monday, ...
BLOOMFIELD, NJ- whether you are coming to watch the parade, visiting friends or just running errands, be advised that Broad Street in Bloomfield will be closed on Monday, May 27 from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. for the annual Bloomfield Memorial Day Parade. The parade kicks off at 9 a.m. at Broad Street ...
CHATHAM, NJ -- If a fun-loving blue genie walked up to you and said that you get three wishes, would one of your wishes be to become a Broadway star? Well, that wish came true for Chatham High School graduate Adi Roy. When Roy was in 8th grade, he received the lead role of Aladdin in his middle ...
Music is all around us, whether that’s from listening to the radio on your way to work, or by comparing Spotify playlists with your friends. Or music is created through your local community. On Thursday, May 30th at 7:30 p.m., you can have the chance to attend a performing arts show with very ...
PERTH AMBOY, NJ — The “City by the Bay” has a huge supporting role in a major motion picture with many of its streets and buildings used as backdrops for outdoor and indoor scenes. Production company, Pink Toes LLC, filmed in Perth Amboy for a few days in May, shooting scenes for “Tow,” a ...
VERONA, NJ - One of the winning essays in the 2024 Essex County Senior Citizen Legacies Writing Contest hails from Verona Township, Essex County Executive Joseph N. DiVincenzo, Jr. announced. Conie Evans won the contest with her essay “The Sit In.” The essay recaps her experience as a ...
SOMERVILLE, NJ - Happy Days are here again. A long-standing tradition that helped put Somerville on the map decades ago resumed Friday night, packing Main Street with car enthusiasts and visitors enjoying the dichotomy of Detroit iron. From Model T Fords, big fin Caddys and high-powered ...
SOMERVILLE, NJ - Happy Days are here again. A long-standing tradition that helped put Somerville on the map decades ago resumed Friday night, packing Main Street with car enthusiasts and visitors enjoying the dichotomy of Detroit iron. From Model T Fords, big fin Caddys and high-powered ...
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. 1. Jac's Coffee Announces Closure of Kenilworth Location 2. Kenilworth's David Brearley Middle/High ...
Less than a week until our 3rd annual “Night of Comedy!” Two shows only! Friday May 31st and Saturday June 1st at 8:00 PM. Doors open at 7:30 and the show begins 8:15. The first night includes comedians Mel Hancock, Linette Palladino, Andy McDermott and Angela Sharp. The ...
Memorial Day, as the name implies, was established to create a day of remembrance to honor soldiers who made the ultimate sacrifice in the U.S. Civil War. Our culture today, however, associates the holiday with the start of summer activities, like barbecues and going to the beach. How did this once ...