Arts & Entertainment Top Stories
By JEANNE WALL
February 19, 2026
NEW JERSEY: Rocking for Inclusion (RFI), a new addition to the New Jersey music scene, is first and foremost a talented band — some of whose members just happen to have autism. Rather than defining itself by disability, RFI is driven by passion, dedication, and a shared love of music and live ...
NEW JERSEY: Rocking for Inclusion (RFI), a new addition to the New Jersey music scene, is first and foremost a talented band — some of whose members just happen to have autism. Rather than defining itself by disability, RFI is driven by passion, dedication, and a shared love of music and live ...
SEA GIRT/HOWELL, NJ- From patrol to prime time, from -11 degrees on Sea Girt's beach singing God Bless America to the hot lights of Hollywoord— Howell’s own Julia Santiago is headed to Hollywood.The 20-year-old Sea Girt police officer stunned the American Idol judges Monday night, earning a coveted ...
SEA GIRT/HOWELL - From patrol to prime time, from -11 degrees on Sea Girt's beach singing God Bless America to the hot lights of Hollywoord— Howell’s own Julia Sienna is headed to Hollywood.The 20-year-old Sea Girt police officer stunned the American Idol judges Monday night, earning a coveted ...
SOMERVILLE, NJ — St. John’s Episcopal Church will host an important presentation by the local organization Ubuntu Cultural Pavilion.“What’s Going On: Marvin Gaye, Vietnam and The Sound of a Nation in Transition” will be presented on Sunday, Feb. 22, 2:30 - 4 p.m. at St. John’s Parish ...
SOMERVILLE, NJ — St. John’s Episcopal Church will host an important presentation by the local organization Ubuntu Cultural Pavilion.“What’s Going On: Marvin Gaye, Vietnam and The Sound of a Nation in Transition” will be presented on Sunday, Feb. 22, 2:30 - 4 p.m. at St. John’s Parish ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL — The beer will turn green before St. Patrick’s Day arrives as Coral Springs plans an early Irish celebration on its city hall lawn.The Blarney Bash, now in its second year, will take place from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. Friday, March 6, at 9500 W. Sample Road in Coral Springs.The event ...
WESTFIELD, NJ — Looking to support students in the public schools? Want to have breakfast while listening to live performances? If so, come to the Westfield Rotary Club’s 59th annual Breakfast with the Bands on Saturday, Feb. 28.The event, which is open to the community, is intended to raise funds ...
HACKENSACK, NJ — Mayor Caseen Gaines and the Hackensack Council took on City Hall to honor resident Matthew Whitaker for his outstanding contributions to the community, as well as for his musical expertise."Matthew blended his passion for music with his innate talent of perfect pitch and ability to ...
SEA GIRT/HOWELL -- From patrol to prime time, from -11 degrees on Sea Girt's beach singing God Bless America to the hot lights of Hollywoord— Howell’s own Julia Santiago is headed to Hollywood.The 20-year-old Sea Girt police officer stunned the American Idol judges Monday night, earning a coveted ...
SOMERVILLE, NJ — St. John’s Episcopal Church will host an important presentation by the local organization Ubuntu Cultural Pavilion.“What’s Going On: Marvin Gaye, Vietnam and The Sound of a Nation in Transition” will be presented on Sunday, Feb. 22, 2:30 - 4 p.m. at St. John’s Parish ...
GLEN ROCK, NJ - Save the Date: Sunday, April 26, 2026. Glen Rock Women in Community Service - WICS - is planning a Traditional High Tea at The Hermitage in Ho-Ho-Kus as part of the USA’s 250th Birthday Celebrations. Registration opens on Feb. 26, 2026.
SCOTCH PLAINS, NJ – Rhythm & Roots: A Tribute to Black History Month, a one-night celebration featuring live music, dancing, and a buffet dinner, will take place Saturday, Feb. 28 at historic Shady Rest Country Club (820 Jerusalem Rd, Scotch Plains). The evening will feature performances by JB ...
SEA GIRT/HOWELL - From patrol to prime time, from -11 degrees on Sea Girt's beach singing God Bless America to the hot lights of Hollywoord— Howell’s own Julia Sienna is headed to Hollywood.The 20-year-old Sea Girt police officer stunned the American Idol judges Monday night, earning a coveted ...
HARVEY returns this weekend (Friday, February 20th) for another weekend of laughter, madcap comedy, chaos, romance, kindness, hope, and much more at Nutley Little Theatre .We have a few seats left for Friday night, limited seating on Saturday and we are SOLD OUT on Sunday. (Then we return next ...
SEA GIRT/HOWELL - From patrol to prime time, from -11 degrees on Sea Girt's beach singing God Bless America to the hot lights of Hollywoord— Howell’s own Julia Sienna is headed to Hollywood.The 20-year-old Sea Girt police officer stunned the American Idol judges Monday night, earning a coveted ...
BOCA RATON, FL — The Festival of the Arts BOCA is set to mark its 20th anniversary with a 10-day slate of performances and lectures ranging from Broadway legends to Pulitzer Prize-winning historians.The festival, which runs Feb. 27 through March 8 at the Mizner Park Amphitheater, features a mix of ...
Basking Ridge, NJ — Local artists are being invited to participate in the upcoming Community Art Show hosted by the Parks & Recreation Department.Artists interested in exhibiting their work must submit entries by February 27. The exhibit provides a platform for creative residents to display ...
VERONA, NJ – Checkmate is on the calendar at the Verona Public Library, which will host its next Chess Club meeting on Friday, Feb. 28, at 2 p.m.Players of all ages and skill levels are invited to attend, whether they are seasoned competitors or just learning the basics of the game. Participants ...
MOUNTAINSIDE, NJ – Residents looking for a fun and creative way to spend a winter day are invited to the Mountainside Public Library this Friday for a special “Boxing Day” event.Taking place all day on Friday, Feb. 20, the program encourages children and families to turn simple cardboard boxes into ...
SAYREVILLE, NJ – Sayreville Recreation has announced its 2026 Event Schedule, featuring a full year of family-friendly celebrations, seasonal festivals, and signature community traditions designed to bring residents together. The 2026 schedule includes returning favorites offering something for ...
MONTCLAIR, NJ — Did Blaxploitation, a film genre that started in the early 1970s, exploit or celebrate Black culture? The decades-old debate resumes amid Black History Month as Montclair-based film scholar and cultural critic Cordelia Siporin headlines “Erased Histories: Blaxploitation: The ...
UNION, NJ – Quarter Rican, the HOLA Award-winning hip-hop musical, will take the stage at the DMK Black Box Theater in April.The production explores the heartfelt realities of modern parenthood and cultural identity. The book was written by Gabriel Diego Hernandez, with music and lyrics by Rachel ...
ASBURY PARK, NJ — For a few hours on Saturday morning, February 14, the familiar stretch outside Asbury Park Convention Hall felt less like a winter boardwalk and more like a reality show set.Fans of all ages gathered along the boards for the New Jersey stop of the nationwide Survivor 50 Challenge, ...
ROBBINSVILLE, NJ - Robbinsville High School’s Chinese Club, led by teacher Xiufeng Kanagawa, arranged another marvelous Chinese New Year Celebration filled with music, delicious food, and traditional performances that commemorate Chinese culture. The celebration began with traditional Chinese ...
PARKLAND, FL- The City of Parkland's Easter Egg Hunt, "Eggstravaganza," will be held on March 28, 2026, at Terramar Park in Parkland at 9:30 a.m. The event is for Parkland residents only, and registration is required prior to the event. Registration for the event opens on Tuesday, February 24, ...
NEW PROVIDENCE, NJ - The New Providence Memorial Library offers talks by bestselling and award-winning authors in partnership with the Library Speakers Consortium. Learn from these popular authors from the comfort of your own home, and find out what inspires them and keeps them writing (and keeps ...
SEA GIRT/HOWELL - From patrol to prime time, from -11 degrees on Sea Girt's beach singing God Bless America to the hot lights of Hollywoord— Howell’s own Julia Sienna is headed to Hollywood.The 20-year-old Sea Girt police officer stunned the American Idol judges Monday night, earning a coveted ...
SEA GIRT/HOWELL - From patrol to prime time, from -11 degrees on Sea Girt's beach singing God Bless America to the hot lights of Hollywoord— Howell’s own Julia Sienna is headed to Hollywood.The 20-year-old Sea Girt police officer stunned the American Idol judges Monday night, earning a coveted ...
SEA GIRT/HOWELL - From patrol to prime time, from -11 degrees on Sea Girt's beach singing God Bless America to the hot lights of Hollywoord— Howell’s own Julia Sienna is headed to Hollywood.The 20-year-old Sea Girt police officer stunned the American Idol judges Monday night, earning a coveted ...