Arts & Entertainment Top Stories

May 18, 2024

WARREN, NJ -- Today is the day! Get your fishing poles ready, and be prepared for some mud. Annual Fishing Derby When: Saturday, May 18, 2024 Time: 11:00am-2:30pm Who: Warren Residents Only-FREE EVENT Where: Dealaman Nature Trail and Pond Register: Just walk in (must show ...

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MIDDLESEX COUNTY, NJ – Middlesex County Plays-in-the-Park returns this summer to the stage at the Stephen J. Capestro Theatre in Edison, presenting three beloved musicals: Beauty and the Beast, In the Heights, and A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum. “The cultural vibrancy of ...

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BUTLER, NJ - For the first time, Butler Museum will be hosting a Student Art Show.  The event will feature pieces of artwork from students at Aaron Decker School, Richard Butler School, Butler High School, as well as the private school students at Seana Scognamiglio.  Join the museum in ...

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MIDDLESEX COUNTY, NJ – Middlesex County Plays-in-the-Park returns this summer to the stage at the Stephen J. Capestro Theatre in Edison, presenting three beloved musicals: Beauty and the Beast, In the Heights, and A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum. “The cultural vibrancy of ...

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FREE Readers’ Theatre on Sunday May 19th at 3:00 PM!   Helen Exel will direct David Jacklin’s FREE SPIRITS.   Inspired by Noel Coward's Blithe Spirit, David Jacklin's Free Spirit includes characters from Coward's comedy and takes place seven years later.   Charles ...

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SOMERVILLE, NJ - Marco, a three-month-old therapy dog, made his first official public appearance during Thursday night's Girls Night Out with his partner, Officer Nicole DeBiase. He was a crowd pleaser; playful and full of energy, dozens stopped by to pet him and rub his belly. The event ...

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RANDOLPH, NJ- Randolph Recreation is thrilled to invite the community to the 7th Annual Arts in the Park, to be held on May 18, 2024, at Veterans Community Park, located at 100 Calais Rd, Randolph, NJ. This vibrant, day-long event is free to the public and will run from 11 AM to 5 PM. Arts in ...

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PARAMUS, NJ – The L.E.A.D. Fest Carnival at Westfield Garden State Plaza, hosted by L.E.A.D. (Law Enforcement Against Drugs & Violence), a nationwide nonprofit that works with communities to help students understand the dangers of drugs and violence, will begin on May 23 and continue through ...

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DOYLESTOWN, PA—Burpee Park will host a bike safety program on Sunday followed by a one-mile ride into town to buy ice cream and/or treats. On Sunday, May 19, from 1-2 p.m., the borough will host a driver’s ed course for young cyclists at the park. The event won’t teach children how to ride a ...

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CLINTON TOWN, NJ - The 7th Annual Wheels for the Wheel Car Show will be held Sunday, May 19, from 10 AM - 3 PM. Over 100 cars, encompassing antique, classic and modern day modified will be displayed on the grounds of the Red Mill Museum. There will be a food truck, an ice cream truck and beer ...

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MORRIS COUNTY, NJ -  It's almost the weekend! There's so much to do! Check out our list and pick your pleasure! Friday May 17 Grand Opening of Slate MedSpa; 161 South Street in Morristown, 2nd Floor; 4pm - 7pm Rose City Swing at Shanghai Jazz; 5:30pm Comedy Night at the Madison Hotel; ...

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MORRIS COUNTY, NJ -  It's almost the weekend! There's so much to do! Check out our list and pick your pleasure! Friday May 17 Grand Opening of Slate MedSpa; 161 South Street in Morristown, 2nd Floor; 4pm - 7pm Rose City Swing at Shanghai Jazz; 5:30pm Comedy Night at the Madison Hotel; ...

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NEW PROVIDENCE, NJ - Leo Caravano was only 4 years old when his parents enrolled him in Ms. Lisa’s Broadway Beginners Class. She was teaching them a simple scene to set up the song they would perform. She directed Leo to sit in the middle of the stage and be sad while the rest of the class ...

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MORRIS COUNTY, NJ -  It's almost the weekend! There's so much to do! Check out our list and pick your pleasure! Friday May 17 Grand Opening of Slate MedSpa; 161 South Street in Morristown, 2nd Floor; 4pm - 7pm Rose City Swing at Shanghai Jazz; 5:30pm Comedy Night at the Madison Hotel; ...

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NEW BRUNSWICK - 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 ...

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"Liar...Liar - Pants on Fire Friday, June 14th  7pm at Alkemy Coffee on Stangl Road - it is part game show and part storytelling slam. Four Storytellers. Three truth-tellers. One Damn Liar. All for a cheap T-Shirt. Audience members are invited to interrogate, investigate, examine, grill, query ...

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LODI, NJ - Kids can make the most of their summer at The Little Gym of Lodi's summer camp starting in mid-June. The Little Gym offers a fun and flexible camp experience. Each week there is an exciting theme with new activities each day. Parents can schedule camp passes on the days of ...

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May 16, 2024 Welcome back to another edition of the Red Bank Beat. I hope you didn’t miss me too much! I was down in Birmingham, Alabama last week for the National Main Street conference, so I wasn’t around to write the Beat, but I’m back in the saddle, and there is a slew of great events to ...

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Join us for our 3rd annual “Night of Comedy!”   Two shows only! Friday May 31st and Saturday June 1st at 8:00 p.m. 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 ...

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SOMERSET, NJ - This National Trails Day, lace up your hiking boots and join members of the Franklin Township Trails Advisory Committee for a guided nature walk along the Yellow Trail. Interested residents should meet at Bunker Hill Natural Area (50 Bunker Hill Road, Princeton) on June 1 at 10am.

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Princeton, NJ – This weekend’s events don’t seem to have a single headliner that we can bring to your attention and turn into a story or two. That’s probably a good thing because next weekend will feature multiple headline events – we can all use a quiet weekend in order to catch our breath and ...

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NEW PROVIDENCE, NJ - Leo Caravano was only 4 years old when his parents enrolled him in Ms. Lisa’s Broadway Beginners Class. She was teaching them a simple scene to set up the song they would perform. She directed Leo to sit in the middle of the stage and be sad while the rest of the class ...

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MORRIS COUNTY, NJ -  It's almost the weekend! There's so much to do! Check out our list and pick your pleasure! Friday May 17 Morris County Tennis Tournament; Morristown vs TBD: Villa Walsh Academy; 2pm Baseball; Morristown vs Dover at Harter Road; 4pm Boys Volleyball; Morristown vs ...

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PHILLIPSBURG, NJ - The town of Phillipsburg is continuing the tradition of celebrating the annual Phillipsburg Ole Towne Festival in Phillipsburg, New Jersey! This year’s 36th festival will take place on Saturday, June 22, 2024. Event organizers say, “The day will be jam-packed with festival ...

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MORRIS COUNTY, NJ -  It's almost the weekend! There's so much to do! Check out our list and pick your pleasure! Friday May 17 Morris County Tennis Tournament; Madison vs TBD; Villa Walsh; 2pm Morris County Tournament; Madison vs TBD; Boonton High School; 4pm Grand Opening of Slate ...

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CARTERET, NJ - The Piscataway High School production of "Mean Girls" won two Central Jersey Marquee Awards on April 15 at the Carteret Performing Arts Center. PHS won awards for Best Production Number and Best Scenery at an awards ceremony worthy of Broadway. It was streamed live on ...

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"Liar...Liar - Pants on Fire Friday, June 14th  7pm at Alkemy Coffee on Stangl Road - it is part game show and part storytelling slam. Four Storytellers. Three truth-tellers. One Damn Liar. All for a cheap T-Shirt. Audience members are invited to interrogate, investigate, examine, grill, query ...

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"Liar...Liar - Pants on Fire Friday, June 14th  7pm at Alkemy Coffee on Stangl Road - it is part game show and part storytelling slam. Four Storytellers. Three truth-tellers. One Damn Liar. All for a cheap T-Shirt. Audience members are invited to interrogate, investigate, examine, grill, query ...

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SOUTH BRUNSWICK, NJ - The public library will have some service interruptions from June 4 through June 12 as they switch over to a new computer system, according to their website. At this time, new cards cannot be issued, material can’t be returned, and holds cannot be placed. During this time, ...

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"Liar...Liar - Pants on Fire Friday, June 14th  7pm at Alkemy Coffee on Stangl Road - it is part game show and part storytelling slam. Four Storytellers. Three truth-tellers. One Damn Liar. All for a cheap T-Shirt. Audience members are invited to interrogate, investigate, examine, grill, query ...

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