Arts & Entertainment Top Stories
By KATHERINE GORSKI
January 15, 2026
WARREN, NJ – The Watchung Hills Regional High School (WHRHS) drama club, Script & Cue, recently hosted a Cabaret Night in the school’s Learning Commons, allowing students to showcase their theatrical talents in front of friends and family.The evening featured a series of performed scenes from ...
Kayla Torres as Myrtle Mae Simmons in Nutley Little Theatre production of HARVEY Acceptance, understanding, and patience define HARVEY, which follows Elwood P. Dowd, a charismatic gentleman whose best friend is a six-foot-tall rabbit named Harvey. When Elwood’s eccentric sister, Veta, and her ...
WARREN, NJ – The Watchung Hills Regional High School (WHRHS) drama club, Script & Cue, recently hosted a Cabaret Night in the school’s Learning Commons, allowing students to showcase their theatrical talents in front of friends and family.The evening featured a series of performed scenes from ...
MORRIS COUNTY, NJ - From live music and theater to family-friendly activities, community exhibits, and a Martin Luther King Jr. Day observance, our area is packed with events this weekend and into the holiday Monday. Residents can explore local history, enjoy performances at MPAC and neighborhood ...
MORRIS COUNTY, NJ - From live music and theater to family-friendly activities, community exhibits, and a Martin Luther King Jr. Day observance, our area is packed with events this weekend and into the holiday Monday. Residents can explore local history, enjoy performances at MPAC and neighborhood ...
PARAMUS, NJ — Looking for a weekly activity to keep your student engaged? Seek no further!The Paramus Public Library is offering After School Adventures, an afternoon full of fun, hands-on projects, crafts and games. Adventures are held every Thursday from 4-4:45 p.m. for kids in kindergarten ...
EDISON, NJ - The township has scheduled a Valentine's Day Dance for teens and adults with disabilities. The dance will be held on Saturday, February 7, from 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM at the Minnie B Veal Community Center, located at 1070 Grove Avenue.This event is presented by Mayor Sam Joshi, the Edison ...
CRANFORD, NJ - The Miln Street parking lot briefly became a movie set, as a full film crew arrived Monday morning, transformed the space, and moved on within the span of six hours. The tightly scheduled shoot offered Cranford residents a rare, close-up view of how a film production unfolds, from ...
Paper Mill PlayhouseBegins Rehearsals for ReimaginedCome From Away MILLBURN, NJ – JANUARY 13, 2026 – Paper Mill Playhouse (Mark S. Hoebee, Producing Artistic Director; Michael Stotts, Executive Director), recipient of the Regional Theatre Tony Award, began rehearsals this week forCome From Away, ...
WEST ORANGE, NJ – The West Orange Public Library, located at 10 Rooney Circle, is hosting a traveling exhibit from REV 250NJ that commemorates the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution. The exhibit will be on view through January 22 during regular library hours.This visually engaging display ...
EAST WINDSOR, NJ – A new feature could be coming to East Windsor's Etra Lake Park under discussions within the township. During the January 6, 2026 East Windsor Township Council meeting comments by township officials indicated their desire to build a new bandshell – a large concave shell with ...
FANWOOD, NJ – David and Wende Devlin, the children of renowned authors and illustrators Harry and Wende Devlin, were welcomed to the Fanwood Memorial Library on Tuesday, Jan. 13, for a special community event hosted by The Friends of the Fanwood Library.The open discussion drew a strong turnout, ...
CRANFORD, NJ - Cranford served as the backdrop for another film production Monday morning, as cameras rolled in the Miln Street parking lot, drawing the attention of residents and passersby.Filming for the upcoming movie called “Somedays” began early and wrapped around noon, according to a local ...
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ - South Plainfield's Senior Center is busy, whether its classes, programs, a trip or a party. Parties are a big occasion at the popular senior center and their annual December holiday party is a much-anticipated one. It's usually a sell out and the 2025 holiday party wasn't any ...
RANDOLPH, NJ- The Randolph Strings Parent Association is proud to announce the upcoming Stringfest Concert, which is our largest fundraiser and concert event of the year. This event will showcase over 250 talented string players from grades 5–12 within the Randolph School District.The Stringfest ...
BELMAR, NJ – Belmar’s creative community will take center stage later this month as the Belmar Arts Council (BAC) opens its Annual Members Salon, “The Art of Community,” with a public reception on Saturday, January 17, from 3 to 5 p.m. at the Belmar Arts Center.A staple on BAC’s winter calendar, ...
NUTLEY, NJ - When Township of Nutley Mayor described our community as “a destination, not just a stop along the way” who would have ever guessed he meant that Nutley was the North Jersey destination for jazz? Starting Wednesday January 21, the Oakley in Nutley will host the Montclair State Open ...
Paper Mill PlayhouseBegins Rehearsals for ReimaginedCome From Away MILLBURN, NJ – JANUARY 13, 2026 – Paper Mill Playhouse (Mark S. Hoebee, Producing Artistic Director; Michael Stotts, Executive Director), recipient of the Regional Theatre Tony Award, began rehearsals this week forCome From Away, ...
Paper Mill PlayhouseBegins Rehearsals for ReimaginedCome From Away MILLBURN, NJ – JANUARY 13, 2026 – Paper Mill Playhouse (Mark S. Hoebee, Producing Artistic Director; Michael Stotts, Executive Director), recipient of the Regional Theatre Tony Award, began rehearsals this week forCome From Away, ...
RAHWAY, NJ — On Thursday, December 11, the Rahway 7th and 8th Grade Academy hosted its annual winter concert to a vibrant, standing-room-only crowd. The evening was a spectacular showcase of the Academy’s diverse artistic and musical talent, featuring over 225 student performers.The evening began ...
GLEN ROCK, NJ – In an effort to create community togetherness and bring a design aesthetic to a popular local stomping ground, the Arts Council of Glen Rock (ACGR) is excited to announce a "Call to Artists" for a new mural project at the Glen Rock Municipal Pool.The goal of this initiative is to ...
CRANFORD, NJ - Cranford served as the backdrop for another film production Monday morning, as cameras rolled in the Miln Street parking lot, drawing the attention of residents and passersby.Filming for the upcoming movie called “Somedays” began early and wrapped around noon, according to a local ...
CRANFORD, NJ - Cranford served as the backdrop for another film production Monday morning, as cameras rolled in the Miln Street parking lot, drawing the attention of residents and passersby.Filming for the upcoming movie called “Somedays” began early and wrapped around noon, according to a local ...
CRANFORD, NJ - Cranford served as the backdrop for another film production Monday morning, as cameras rolled in the Miln Street parking lot, drawing the attention of residents and passersby.Filming for the upcoming movie called “Somedays” began early and wrapped around noon, according to a local ...
BOCA RATON, FL — The City of Boca Raton will honor the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. on Monday, Jan. 19, with a full day of events centered on service, unity, and community reflection.All events are free and open to the public, with activities scheduled from early morning through ...
GLEN ROCK, NJ - The borough has a full calendar of activities planned for REV250, the 2026 celebration of the country's, and New Jersey's part in the revolutionary war.Kathleen Walters, a Glen Rock High School history teacher and local historian, offered a few words about the borough's upcoming ...
HACKENSACK, NJ — Check out what's in store at Johnson Public Library!Thursday, Jan. 15:Mini Med Minds (Grades 3–6)3:30-4:30 p.m.Food for Thought Cookbook Club6:30-7:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 17:Bilingual Story Time (Ages 5 and below)10-10:45 a.m.
CRANFORD, NJ - Cranford served as the backdrop for another film production Monday morning, as cameras rolled in the Miln Street parking lot, drawing the attention of residents and passersby.Filming for the upcoming movie called “Somedays” began early and wrapped around noon, according to a local ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL — Fans of classic, piano-driven rock will have a chance to revisit decades of hits next month when Yellow Brick Joel, a nationally touring tribute concert celebrating the music of Elton John and Billy Joel, comes to the Coral Springs Center for the Arts.The show is scheduled for ...
CRANFORD, NJ - Cranford served as the backdrop for another film production Monday morning, as cameras rolled in the Miln Street parking lot, drawing the attention of residents and passersby.Filming for the upcoming movie called “Somedays” began early and wrapped around noon, according to a local ...