Arts & Entertainment Top Stories
By TAPINTO NORTH HUNTERDON STAFF
January 27, 2026
CLINTON TOWNSHIP, NJ - The Hunterdon Symphony’s Concert for Young People will be a uniquely engaging multimedia experience this year, combining live music, storytelling, and visual art. The program is built around stories about children and animals in historic Hunterdon County, written and read ...
JERSEY CITY, NJ - Throughout his childhood Jersey City’s Apollo Poetry, now a contestant on Prime Video Season 2 of MrBeast’s Beast Games, knew he was intellectually different. “My mother said that I started reading newspapers as early as two years old,” he told TAPinto Jersey City during a recent ...
WESTFIELD, NJ — When parents take the stage at this Saturday night’s performance of the Washington School Show, one particular parent is bound to make a splash.Johnny Rzeznik, lead singer of the Goo Goo Dolls and a Washington Elementary dad, is planning to make a special appearance in the Jan. 31 ...
JERSEY CITY, NJ - Throughout his childhood Jersey City’s Apollo Poetry, now a contestant on Prime Video Season 2 of MrBeast’s Beast Games, knew he was intellectually different. “My mother said that I started reading newspapers as early as two years old,” he told TAPinto Jersey City during a recent ...
JERSEY CITY, NJ - Throughout his childhood Jersey City’s Apollo Poetry, now a contestant on Prime Video Season 2 of MrBeast’s Beast Games, knew he was intellectually different. “My mother said that I started reading newspapers as early as two years old,” he told TAPinto Jersey City during a recent ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL – David Clark still remembers the exact moment music shifted for him.In 1977, when Billy Joel released The Stranger, Clark was 10 years old and already several years into piano lessons. Hearing that album changed how he wanted to play.“I didn’t want to read music,” Clark said. “I ...
ST. BONAVENTURE, NY — I took this photo outside my townhouse at St. Bonaventure University on Sunday during the height of the snowstorm that swept across the East Coast. At the time, plows had not yet reached the area. No cars passed by. No one walked outside. Snow covered everything, and silence ...
PARAMUS, NJ — Calling all Paramus students in grades 5-8! The library is offering Teen Tuesdays, a fun afternoon activity all about food.The hands-on food programs run until the end of February, with several tasty treats on the menu! Check out the upcoming item:Feb. 3: Salty Churro Snack ...
BORDENTOWN CITY, NJ — Bordentown City's newest downtown business will be hosting a Grand Opening this weekend with a three-day lineup of events — and the community is invited to celebrate.Sleeping Cat Art Studios — the second location by Leaping Dog Art Studios' owner Jennifer Szeto — will be ...
CAMDEN – At least one of the two-dozen adults who recently completed a six-week art-themed workshop at the Salvation Army Kroc Center titled “Piñatas y Flores” (“Piñatas and Flowers") is now a fan of the papier-mâché objects. “I'm going to take this to my daughter,” one of the adults said. “I think ...
Princeton, NJ – We’re getting back to normal, we think, after the weekend storm. Princeton Public Schools are having a 90-minute delayed opening on Tuesday, January 27. Otherwise most other major institutions in town seem to be on course to operate as usual on Tuesday.We also have a fully packed ...
PARAMUS, NJ — Airing tonight is the newest season of American Idol, and joining the judges on stage is a Paramus graduate. Paramus Public Schools is beyond proud of its alumni, Jake Thistle, for reaching new heights. “We can't wait for America to see what Paramus already knows,” the District said.
JERSEY CITY, NJ - Throughout his childhood Jersey City’s Apollo Poetry, now a contestant on Prime Video Season 2 of MrBeast’s Beast Games, knew he was intellectually different. “My mother said that I started reading newspapers as early as two years old,” he told TAPinto Jersey City during a recent ...
JERSEY CITY, NJ - Throughout his childhood Jersey City’s Apollo Poetry, now a contestant on Prime Video Season 2 of MrBeast’s Beast Games, knew he was intellectually different. “My mother said that I started reading newspapers as early as two years old,” he told TAPinto Jersey City during a recent ...
STAFFORD — Get ready to travel back to the "Green River." The spirit of 1969 is coming to the Jersey Shore as Creedence Clearwater Revived, one of the world’s premier tribute acts, takes the stage at the Stafford Township Arts Center (STAC) on Saturday, April 11, 2026.The performance, scheduled for ...
STAFFORD — Get ready to travel back to the "Green River." The spirit of 1969 is coming to the Jersey Shore as Creedence Clearwater Revived, one of the world’s premier tribute acts, takes the stage at the Stafford Township Arts Center (STAC) on Saturday, April 11, 2026.The performance, scheduled for ...
CRANFORD, NJ - Victor Del Rio, who moved to Cranford with his partner in September 2025, is making his feature film debut in the thriller Twisted, scheduled for release on February 6. The film follows two millennials who flip New York City apartments they do not own, selling them to unsuspecting ...
CARTERET & WOODBRIDGE, NJ — People and families are snapping some terrific photos from this weekend’s record-breaking winter snowstorm. We want to see them. So will our many other readers.Please send your best pictures as email jepg attachments to the TAPinto Woodbridge-Carteret editor, Tony ...
UNION, NJ - Enjoy some local music as the Township of Union Recreation Department presents the Union Municipal Band Concert: "Winter Winds." This is a free event and open to the public.When: Monday, February 9, 2026Time: 7:30 p.m.Where: Livingston School (960 Midland Blvd)Calling All Musicians: ...
KENILWORTH, NJ - Please see the above flier of events hosted by the Kenilworth Public Library the week of Jan. 26 - Jan. 30.Due to inclement weather the library is closed today, Monday, Jan 26, 2026.To register for the special event story time and craft celebrating Ramadan & Eid please call the ...
MILLTOWN, NJ - It's been a few Groundhog Days now that the borough has been without a Milltown Mel. The Groundhog Day faithful have persevered, but let's face it, Middlesex County's favorite prognosticator has been missed. There have been many attempts at procuring a Milltown Mel since the furry ...
PATERSON, NJ - Florio “Floyd” Vivino, the Paterson native best known to generations of fans as Uncle Floyd, has died after a lengthy battle with health issues, his family announced early Friday morning. He was 74.Vivino’s brother, Jerry Vivino, shared the news in a Facebook post, saying Floyd died ...
FLEMINGTON, NJ - Hunterdon Central hosted another Thespians Showcase Jan. 23, called “Miscast.”Performing were Kaitlyn Osborne, Josh Fisher, Kaylee Mierzejwski, Megan Wash, Izzy Garcia, Angie Albanese, Siena Albanese, Jillian Bellotti, Mila Victorino, Jacob Fishman, Jocelyn Willis, Caelyn Wilson, ...
WEST ORANGE, NJ – The West Orange Classic Film Festival is back for its 20th season, with an entertaining lineup of vintage cinematic gems, Sundays at 2 pm from Feb. 1 through March 15 at the AMC DINE-IN Theater in the Essex Green Town Center.The curated lineup of classic films, paired with expert ...
POMPANO BEACH – The signature custom classic car of Pompano Beach’s Kodak Black, his so-called "Easter Vert," was left mangled following a high-speed collision on I-95 in recent days—though the rapper himself appears to have escaped the wreckage unscathed and no other reported injuries.Initial ...
LINDEN, NJ - Due to the winter storm in our area, the Linden Public Library will be closed on Monday, January 26, 2026. We apologize for any inconvenience and encourage everyone to stay safe. Remember, the Library is always open on https://libraryaware.com/3AMXP3. Thank you for your ...
MILLTOWN, NJ - It's been a few Groundhog Days now that the borough has been without a Milltown Mel. The Groundhog Day faithful have persevered, but let's face it, Middlesex County's favorite prognosticator has been missed. There have been many attempts at procuring a Milltown Mel since the furry ...
CHATHAM, NJ – When Chatham High School junior Lara Paglinawan opened her email in the school library, she wasn’t expecting life-changing news. But tucked between assignments and everyday messages was an announcement that would mark a major milestone in her writing journey: her poem had been ...
NEW JERSEY — The Garden State is fast becoming the East Coast’s “Hollywood,” with four big-name studios being built here, and an increasing number of movies and television shows being filmed here – fueled by major state tax incentives.Four film and television production studios are on their way to ...
NEW JERSEY — The Garden State is fast becoming the East Coast’s “Hollywood,” with four big-name studios being built here, and an increasing number of movies and television shows being filmed here – fueled by major state tax incentives.Four film and television production studios are on their way to ...