Arts & Entertainment Top Stories
By BILL ARMBRUSTER
December 9, 2025
JERSEY CITY, NJ - Con Vivo Music and Music at St. Paul & Incarnation proudly announce the 3rd Annual Handel’s Messiah Sing-Along, a joyful community music tradition returning this week with two free performances in Jersey City open to the public.This beloved event features one-hour selections ...
RED BANK, NJ: The Tower Hill Church Choir invites the community to celebrate the season at its 2025 Christmas Concert, “A Forrest Wonderland.”This festive performance will feature a full chorus accompanied by a string quartet, woodwinds, and the shimmering tones of English handbells. The program ...
UNION, NJ – Union native Molly May has been crowned the new National American Miss Elite. Going into National American Miss (NAM), May represented New Jersey — and she left representing the nation. Competing against more than 100 women, she rose to the top to earn one of the pageant’s most ...
Princeton, NJ – What can we say about McCarter’s new production of “A Christmas Carol” that we haven’t said one or two times before since the theater began this Princeton holiday tradition in 1980?Well, there is one thing: This year’s production, once again adapted and directed by Lauren Keating, ...
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ - The weather outside wasn't frightful, and the holiday lights were most certainly delightful for the borough's annual Making Spirits Bright Parade and tree lighting on Sunday. Sure, there was a definite December chill in the air, but the glow of the warm lights surrounding the ...
STAFFORD — The holiday season is in full swing for the Southern Regional High School (SRHS) Performing Arts program, which showcased its talent across two major community events this past weekend.The festivities began on Saturday at the Annual Ship Bottom Christmas Parade. The Southern Regional ...
PARAMUS, NJ — Mayor Christopher DiPiazza and the Paramus Council welcomed this year’s Jingle Ball Bash and Tree Lighting on Dec. 7.Held at Petruska Park, the afternoon was packed with family fun, including:Meeting SantaMusicAttractionsFoodHoliday craftsHot CocoaTreatsLive performances
ELIZABETH, NJ - The City of Elizabeth invites residents of all ages to a holiday night celebration the whole family can enjoy. The Miracle on Winfield Scott event features a visit from Santa and Mrs. Claus, vendors, giveaways, and more. A tree lighting will also take place at 6 p.m. The event will ...
HACKENSACK, NJ — The Bergen250 initiative will host the finale of its 2025 Fall Series of Revolutionary War Roundtable presentations this week.On Wednesday, Dec. 10, Historian Robb Haberman will present a lecture titled “Surviving Through Community: Sgt. James Selkirk at the Morristown and Pompton ...
ROSELLE, NJ - The NCNW Roselle Section is hosting a game night on Friday from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Amalfe Community Center, located at 1268 Shaffer Ave. Residents of all ages are welcome to attend. Free snacks and drinks will be provided. There will also be book giveaways and a toy donation ...
HELMETTA, NJ - With a December chill in the air, the borough held its annual holiday tree lighting on Friday, December 5. It's the first in a series of events to celebrate the holiday season in the borough. Residents came out to enjoy music, games, hot cocoa, sweet treats, giveaways, a fun bounce ...
CLARK, NJ — The Clark Public Schools Music Department will commence its Holiday Concert Series on Wednesday, December 10.The following concerts will be performed at the various school buildings in the district:Wednesday, December 10: Valley Road Elementary SchoolThursday, December 11: Kumpf Middle ...
HACKENSACK, NJ — Due to cold weather, the Hackensack Tree Lighting will end early. City officials made this decision “to keep everyone safe and comfortable.”Check out the updated schedule for the Dec. 8 event:5:30 p.m.Park opens with refreshments6 p.m.Program beginsPerformances by The Christmas ...
COCONUT CREEK, FL — As Coconut Creek keeps marching toward the December days of celebration, its next drive-in-movie event takes on a holiday theme by featuring the classic movie “Elf.” The free event, appropriate for all ages, starts at 6 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 13 in the Butterfly Lot, which sits ...
WESTFIELD, NJ — The New Jersey Festival Orchestra kicked off the holiday season in style Saturday night with “Return of the Holiday Tenors” at the Presbyterian Church in Westfield.The Westfield-based professional orchestra was joined by acclaimed tenors John Kun Park, Luke Norvell and Michael ...
HILLSIDE, NJ - The Hillside Public Library invites residents of all ages to attend its free bilingual holiday concert featuring musician Jesse Rivera. The concert will take place on December 15 at 6 p.m. There will be a sing-along in English and Spanish. Residents of all ages are encouraged to ...
EAST ORANGE, NJ - Christmas time is near, and carols courtesy of East Orange students are returning to the East Orange City Hall Rotunda throughout December. Performances will be performed by the following: December 9: Whitney Houston Dance TroupeDecember 12: Cicely L. Tyson Middle School ...
NEW PROVIDENCE, NJ — David Cevallos is hitting all the right notes at Elefante Music and School for the Performing Arts, where he studies saxophone with his teacher, Andrew.David’s musical journey took an exciting turn in July 2025 when he transitioned from flute to saxophone. In just a few months, ...
WARREN, NJ — Warren Township kicked off the holiday season on Saturday with a bonfire, carriage rides, food trucks, a petting zoo, tree lighting and fireworks at the third annual Holiday Festival. And Santa Claus made it to Warren after almost being stuck in the North Pole storm this year.See PHOTO ...
NEWTON, NJ—The Town of Newton held their annual holiday parade the Saturday after Thanksgiving on November 29 and despite the chilly weather, Spring Street was lined with red and green.People from all over Sussex County came to see the annual event that ends with Santa riding in on the Newton Fire ...
DOYLESTOWN, PA—The annual Holiday Lights Bike Ride returned to the streets of Doylestown last Thursday night as a group of nearly 40 cyclists braved the cold to ride through town on bikes decorated with lights and holiday decorations.The group assembled at Broad Commons Park at 6 p.m. before making ...
KENILWORTH, NJ - Please see the list of events hosted by the Kenilworth Public Library the week of Dec.8 - Dec. 13.THIS WEEK AT THE LIBRARY....Monday, December 8:BINGO FOR CHILDREN (6:30pm - 6:00pm)Ages: 3 & up_______________________________________Tuesday, December 9:LAP SIT (10:30am – ...
JERSEY CITY, NJ - Jersey City’s Historic Downtown Special Improvement District (HDSID) is gearing up for their annual Happy Holiday market.“For anyone not yet in the holiday spirit, the HDSID’s market is the perfect place to start,” said Alyssa Dobles, Social Media & Market Manager for the ...
CLINTON TOWN, NJ - Clinton has a new chapter to celebrate - Read Mill Books, a lovingly curated indie bookstore whose name playfully nods to the town’s iconic Red Mill. Owner Jillian has filled the shelves with all her favorites: fantasy, thrillers, romance, historical fiction, and sci-fi. Every ...
ROBBINSVILLE, NJ - Robbinsville students are promising an “unforgettable evening of rhythm, color, and culture,” this Friday as the Robbinsville Asian American Dance Association (RAADA) hosts their 4th annual showcase.The event, which is set to take place at Robbinsville High School, will include ...
RAHWAY, NJ — There will be a holiday flea market on Saturday, December 13, at Rahway's St. Thomas the Apostle Byzantine Catholic Church, located at 1407 St. Georges Ave. The flea market will run from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.Some items available for purchase include homemade centerpieces and cards, ...
FLEMINGTON, NJ - The Hunterdon Holiday Parade made its way down Main Street in Flemington Dec. 6, with marching bands, holiday floats, first responders, scouts and an appearance from Santa.
FLEMINGTON, NJ - Flemington Borough held its annual Christmas tree lighting Dec. 5 at the Flemington Veterans Memorial.It featured a visit from Santa and more, and was coordinated by Cub Scout 61.
BRIDGEWATER, NJ - Bridgewater-Raritan High School put on a production of “The Outsiders” Dec. 4 through Dec. 6.Performing in the play were Madison Mattis, Sahib Bal, Kyle Johnson, Kate Hinton, Jacob Rizkalla, Patrick Abdelmaseeh, Ava Castillo, Sebastian Perez, Olivia Tang, Libia Fisher, Noelle ...
HACKENSACK, NJ — Get in the holiday spirit with JPL!On Monday, Dec. 15, while supplies last, gift wrap will be available for residents to drop in and wrap gifts.The event will be from 5:30 to 8 p.m.The library is located at 274 Main Street, Hackensack, NJ.