Arts & Entertainment Top Stories
By ROD HIRSCH
May 24, 2024
SOMERVILLE, NJ - The Tyrone Stackhouse Project kicks off the 2024 Summer Stage concert series Saturday night with an eclectic mix of funk, rock, jazz, Motown and R&B on Saturday, May 25th on the Division Street pedestrian mall at 6:30 p.m. Sponsored by the Downtown Somerville Alliance, the ...
SOMERVILLE, NJ - The borough's five-day Memorial Day celebration kickedoff Thursday, May 23 with the annual 5K Legal Runaround, with a section of the course including Main Street. The Legal Runaround began at 7 p.m. adjacent to the Somerset County Courthouse and will weaved its way through ...
KENILWORTH, NJ - On Thursday, May 30, from 3:30pm - 4:30pm, children ages 4 - 12 years are invited to participate in the upcoming program Mad Science Dry Ice Workshop at the Kenilworth Public Library. This interactive program will include experiments with scientific concepts of phase changes and ...
EDISON, NJ - The township will host a Bike Rodeo at the Municipal Complex, 100 Municipal Boulevard, on Saturday, June 1, from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM. This family-friendly event is open to those of all ages. Registration is required by clicking here. The event will feature bike games, challenges, ...
ROXBURY, NJ - Vietnam War veteran Elston Pirro, a Mount Arlington resident, will be the grand marshal of this year's Memorial Day parade in Roxbury. The announcement was made by Roxbury Memorial Day Parade Committee Chairman Michael Mangano. Pirro was born in Bronx, NY., signed up for the ...
HANOVER TOWNSHIP, NJ - There will be plenty of music under the stars in Hanover Township this summer! Hanover Township Recreation kicks off its summer concert series with the Parrotbeach band bringing a Jimmy Buffet vibe to Bee Meadow Pool in Whippany. The concert at the Bee Meadow Pool is ...
Memorial Day Facts: Memorial Day is celebrated to honor and remember all the men and women who died fighting for our country. These men and women dedicated their lives so we can be a free nation.Some people get Memorial Day and Veteran’s Day confused. Veteran’s Day is a day to honor all the ...
Memorial Day Facts For Kids: Memorial Day is celebrated to honor and remember all the men and women who died fighting for our country. These men and women dedicated their lives so we can be a free nation.Some people get Memorial Day and Veteran’s Day confused. Veteran’s Day is a day to honor ...
CLINTON TOWN, NJ - The 17th Annual Come Together Summer Music Festival is scheduled to start this Friday, May 24th, and run through September. The music festival will run every Friday evening from 7:00 - 9:00 PM. Stroll the sidewalks of historic Clinton while taking in the music at six venues ...
Welcome back to another edition of the Red Bank Beat. Can you believe it’s already Memorial Day Weekend? It seems like yesterday when I was just welcoming everyone to Spring! In any event, we are at the unofficial start to Summer, and ...
BRIDGEWATER, NJ - Their ambition to succeed was as successful as their tones. The choir students at Bridgewater-Raritan High School delivered a "wonderful" performance when the spring concert was held May 16 in the high school’s auditorium. This resounding concert was just another stellar ...
UNION, NJ - A grand opening and ribbon cutting ceremony for Union's newest pickleball court was held on Tuesday afternoon at Weber Park. "These courts are just the beginning of our inclusive vision," said Union Mayor Manuel Figueiredo. "In the coming months, we will be enhancing Weber Park with ...
SOMERSET, NJ - The Somerset County Juneteenth Committee will celebrate Juneteenth with a Juneteenth parade in Franklin Township on June 15, according to a news release. The public is invited to attend the free family-friendly parade and watch floats from several local and statewide organizations ...
SOMERVILLE, NJ - The Tyrone Stackhouse Project kicks off the 2024 Summer Stage concert series Saturday night with an eclectic mix of funk, rock, jazz, Motown and R&B on Saturday, May 25th on the Division Street pedestrian mall at 6:30 p.m. Sponsored by the Downtown Somerville Alliance, the ...
CARTERET, NJ — High schools in Middlesex and Somerset counties, and their many talented students, have won first place “Marquee Awards” for 2024 musical productions in 17 categories at URSB Carteret Performing Arts & Events Center’s recent red-carpet event. Woodbridge High School’s ...
Princeton, NJ – If you are thinking about meeting some friends downtown this weekend, think again. Don’t give up on the idea, but do give it some extra thought – and some extra time to get downtown and find a parking spot if you need one. It’s the annual Princeton Reunions weekend, with lots of ...
OLEAN, NY — On Thursday evening, Lincoln Park looked as if a magic door had opened, letting out a community that had been hibernating through a Western New York winter and an unusually cold spring, The weather was perfect, and the music was delightful as hundreds of people turned out to enjoy ...
NUTLEY, NJ - Kick off the first weekend of summer in Nutley with CJ Live and Jae Y Jeung Duo at the Oakley. Hit the Oakley for dinner, then stay for cocktails and live music. CJ Live performs Friday Night from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. Then on Saturday, after a day of yard work, or hanging out at ...
BAYONNE, NJ - The Bayonne Hometown Fair is coming back for its 10th year. Set for June 8-9, the two-day celebration, hosted by the Bayonne Hometown Fair Association, in collaboration with City of Bayonne, will from 11:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m. on Saturday and from noon until 5:00 p.m. on Sunday.
HOBOKEN, NJ - The Southwest Festival will be going ahead next month without the City’s involvement, Fourth Ward Councilman Ruben Ramos has announced. Last month, City officials informed him that they would need to postpone the Southwest Festival from its scheduled June date to a date in the ...
SOMERVILLE, NJ - Friday nights on Main Street are synonymous with polished chrome bumpers, fenders with curves, big block engines and more than a few sets of fuzzy dice hanging off rear view mirrors. Thousands of car enthusiasts and visitors come to Somerville on a Friday night to enjoy ...
MORRIS COUNTY, NJ - It's the weekend! A holiday weekend! If you are spending the weekend in town, here are some fun events to keep you busy. Have a safe and happy Memorial Day Weekend! Friday May 24 National Poppy Day; Morristown Area Grocery Stores; all day Wreath Laying in Morristown and ...
MORRIS COUNTY, NJ - It's the weekend! A holiday weekend! If you are spending the weekend in town, here are some fun events to keep you busy. Have a safe and happy Memorial Day Weekend! Friday May 24 National Poppy Day; Morristown Area Grocery Stores; all day Wreath Laying in Morristown and ...
YORKTOWN, N.Y.— A Yorktown farm hosted a “Raging Bull” earlier this month. A Netflix miniseries starring legendary actor Robert De Niro was filmed at Hilltop Hanover Farm on Wednesday, May 8. Yorktown was the latest Westchester stop for “Zero Day,” which had already filmed scenes in Tuckahoe and ...
CARTERET, NJ — High schools in Middlesex and Somerset counties, and their many talented students, have won first place “Marquee Awards” for 2024 musical productions in 17 categories at URSB Carteret Performing Arts & Events Center’s recent red-carpet event. Woodbridge High School’s ...
CARTERET, NJ — High schools in Middlesex and Somerset counties, and their many talented students, have won first place “Marquee Awards” for 2024 musical productions in 17 categories at URSB Carteret Performing Arts & Events Center’s recent red-carpet event. Woodbridge High School’s ...
BRANT BEACH - Long Beach Township is celebrating its 125th Anniversary this Saturday, May 25 from 5 to 9 p.m. at Bayview Park. The evening will culminate with a great fireworks show presented by Fantasy Island Amusement Park at Dusk. There will be Live Music, Free Kids Activities, Food ...
FLEMINGTON, NJ - The Flemington-Raritan Regional School District held its annual color run May 19 at J.P. Case Middle School. Proceeds from the run go to the Parent Teacher Organizations (PTO) for the district's six schools, Barley Sheaf, Copper Hill, Desmares, Robert Hunter, Reading-Fleming ...
BRANT BEACH - Long Beach Township is celebrating its 125th Anniversary this Saturday, May 25 from 5 to 9 p.m. at Bayview Park. The evening will culminate with a great fireworks show presented by Fantasy Island Amusement Park at Dusk. There will be Live Music, Free Kids Activities, Food ...
BRIDGEWATER, NJ - After a cancelation earlier in the month due to rain, The Shimon and Sara Birnbaum Jewish Community Center, with Bridgewater Township and the Bridgewater Commons Mall, held its annual spring carnival May 19 in the parking lot of the mall. Guests enjoyed bounce houses, rides, a ...