Arts & Entertainment Top Stories
By TAPINTO BASKING RIDGE STAFF
May 21, 2024
BASKING RIDGE/BERNARDSVILLE, NJ – Meraki Summer Camp is excited to unveil its upcoming summer sessions, geared towards sparking creativity and artistic expression. With three distinct sessions featuring various artistic techniques and mediums, Meraki Camp guarantees a rewarding and enjoyable ...
BASKING RIDGE/BERNARDSVILLE, NJ – Meraki Summer Camp is excited to unveil its upcoming summer sessions, geared towards sparking creativity and artistic expression. With three distinct sessions featuring various artistic techniques and mediums, Meraki Camp guarantees a rewarding and enjoyable ...
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 ...
CHATHAM, NJ -- You don’t have to be an artistic expert to realize that the work produced by Chatham students displayed at the CMS Art Show was truly extraordinary. The annual CMS Art Show spotlights a variety of art from talented young artists, ranging from elementary through high school. The ...
The Ridge Drama Club (RDC) had a fantastic night at the Montclair State University Jo Ann Fox Theatre Night Awards! RDC received the following awards: Outstanding Achievement by an Acting Ensemble for "Noises Off" Outstanding Performance by an Actor in a Period Musical for Gabriel Subervi ...
CLARK, NJ — On Wednesday, May 22, the ALJ Music Program will hold a fundraiser at Blaze Pizza, located at 1255 Raritan Rd. in Clark. The fundraiser will take place from 3:30-8:30 p.m. Blaze Pizza will donate 25% of the proceeds to the music program. When ordering, present the attached ...
Bloomfield, NJ – Bloomfield Township proudly announces its 4th Annual Juneteenth Celebration, set to take place Saturday, June 15, from 12:00 PM to 7:00 PM. The event will be held on Glenwood Avenue, between Washington Street and Lackawanna Avenue in Bloomfield, commemorating the end of slavery in ...
BAYONNE, NJ - With an eye toward bringing a true Italian festival back to Bayonne, a group of individuals has come together to establish the Feast of San Vito. The event will be held on Saturday, June 22, beginning at 11:00 AM Bayonne’s Feast of San Vito will take place at Trinity Parish at the ...
HOBOKEN, NJ - Hoboken's Spring Arts and Music Festival was another scorching success this year as traffic on Washington Street disappeared for the day and in its place, thousands of pedestrians, food vendors, small business stands, and stages took over from Observer Highway to Seventh ...
ASBURY PARK, NJ - In a powerful display of unity, nearly 100 members of New Jersey's music community have come together to release a song and video titled Jersey for Mental Health to raise money for the Mental Health Association in New Jersey. The collaborative effort, spearheaded by 23-year-old ...
CRANFORD, NJ – Westfield caterers Margaret Hodges and Jane Gross are hosting a culinary conversation, demonstration and premiere of their second film, “Maggie Cooks in Brooklyn” at the Cranford Theater on Wednesday, May 22, from 6:30 - 8 p.m. This free event from co-owners of Maggie Cooks in ...
BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ - Get ready to mark your calendars for a day of summer fun as the Annual Berkeley Heights Summer Block Party makes its return on Sunday, June 9. Hosted by the Berkeley Heights Business & Civic, this year's event promises to be bigger and better than ever. Presenting ...
Performing Arts 5678 will miss our graduating seniors, William Lawson, Sophia Lynn Lombardi, and Cali Pucci, who have flourished in their performing arts education over the years. Cali Pucci began working with Jessica Lombardi, owner and director of Performing Arts 5678, when she was in 1st ...
WOODLAND PARK, NJ - Woodland Park officials have announced a free summer concert series, taking place at Dowling Gardens on June 12, July 17, and August 21. These concerts, which promise a delightful mix of genres and eras, will run from 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. The series kicks off on June 12 ...
WOODBRIDGE, NJ — A singer-songwriter from the town's Colonia section is now a finalist in the State Theatre-New Jersey’s upcoming “Jersey Talent” competition to be held on June 1st at the historic New Brunswick venue. Guitarist Laura Daniela Rodríguez is one of ten musicians, singers, dancers ...
NEWTON, NJ - The crowning of the 2024 Town of Newton royalty will be held on Saturday, June 8 at 10:30 a.m. at the Town of Newton Municipal building. The annual spring Miss Newton, Little Miss Newton and Little Mr. Newton contest registration is open. Applications must be received by the Newton ...
Princeton, NJ – This week begins and ends with some events closely affiliated with Princeton University. On Tuesday, May 21, the Princeton Public Library hosts a discussion about the current play at McCarter Theatre, “Choice,” by university alumna Winnie Holzman, Class of 1976./ By the end of ...
SOMERVILLE, NJ – Bicycle racers from as far as New Zealand, Canada, California and Mexico are expected to compete on Memorial Day, Monday, May 27, 2024 at the 79th Tour of Somerville. America’s oldest continuing bicycle race is a series of twelve events that will attract top amateur ...
SOMERVILLE, NJ – Bicycle racers from as far as New Zealand, Canada, California and Mexico are expected to compete on Memorial Day, Monday, May 27, 2024 at the 79th Tour of Somerville. America’s oldest continuing bicycle race is a series of twelve events that will attract top amateur ...
RANDOLPH, NJ-Despite not taking home any awards, the RHS Jazz I band competed brilliantly in the NJAJE Region II State Jazz Finals, held at Princeton High School on Saturday, April 27. RHS was one of only 10 ensembles in Region II, which is determined by school size, to become state finalists.
BARNEGAT - The Barnegat Township Recreation Department is resuming its free Saturday night concert series at the dock this summer. The first concert takes place on Saturday, June 15. All concerts begin at 6:30. Joey D and Johnny B’s Rockin’ Oldies band, June 15 Reflection Station, June ...
ROSELLE PARK, NJ — Roselle Park resident and trumpet virtuoso Jacob Tolentino got some good news this past weekend, when Newark Academy’s jazz band, Chameleon, of which he is a member, was named the number one high school jazz band in the country at the Essentially Ellington High School Jazz Band ...
WESTFIELD, NJ — In an initiative led by New Jersey’s Gender and Sexualities Alliance, high school students across the state are gearing up for an inclusive celebration of identity and community at this year’s first LGBTQ-focused prom, set to take place at the East Brunswick Elks Lodge on June 1, ...
MONTCLAIR, NJ — The 2024 Montclair African-American Heritage Parade and Festival is set to take place on Saturday, June 1. This annual event, established in 2014, honors the rich heritage and significant contributions of African Americans to the Montclair community. The celebration kicks off ...
ELIZABETH, NJ - The Elizabeth Arts Council annual exhibit - COOL Art in June and July, is returning to the Elizabeth Public Library. COOL Art is a mixed media show featuring the work of EAC members Ray Horner, Derek J. Dent, Marjorie Picard, Daphnie Manzione, Joanne Leone, Lydia Watson, Shez, ...
RAHWAY, NJ — The City of Rahway is conducting a survey to better understand audience interest in arts and cultural events. The brief survey is under 20 questions and audience participation is greatly appreciated. The feedback solicited from the survey will enable the City to plan future events ...
KENILWORTH, NJ - Please see the list of events hosted by the Kenilworth Public Library the week of May 6–May 24. THIS WEEK AT THE LIBRARY.... Monday, May 20: BINGO (6:30pm - 7:00pm) Ages: 3 & up _______________________________________ Tuesday, May 21 READ TO A DOG (4:00pm - ...
EDISON, NJ - Middlesex County has announced the lineup for the 2024 Plays-in-the-Park season at the Stephen J. Capestro Theatre at Roosevelt Park in Edison. This year’s lineup includes a production of the musicals Beauty and the Beast, In the Heights, and A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the ...
BERNARDS TWP., NJ _ The 28th annual Bernards Township Charter Day celebration, marking the 264th anniversary of the town's founding even before the American Revolution, kicked off on Saturday in downtown Basking Ridge. Despite light rain, the day brought out residents and visitors alike to enjoy ...
BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ - Get ready to mark your calendars for a day of summer fun as the Annual Berkeley Heights Summer Block Party makes its return on Sunday, June 9. Hosted by the Berkeley Heights Business & Civic, this year's event promises to be bigger and better than ever. Presenting ...