Arts & Entertainment Top Stories
By STACY MALDONADO
December 5, 2025
RANDOLPH, NJ: Get ready for a delightful holiday mystery as “A Sherlock Carol” takes the stage at County College of Morris (CCM), presented by the Marielaine Mammon School of Music, Performing Arts, and Music Technologies. This entertaining production combines the enchanting stories of Charles ...
Lawrenceville, NJ – Scot J. Wittman is an artist in constant evolution and motion, transforming life experiences into creative breakthroughs. A sudden health crisis years ago didn’t halt his trajectory; it accelerated it, inspiring a body of work that celebrates movement, resilience, and the human ...
GLEN ROCK, NJ - New Jersey is noted as the “turning point” of the American Revolution, and the borough is planning several educational and fun events to commemorate how New Jersey was a part of this history.According to Revnj.org, “In December 1776, defeat seemed imminent for the Continental Army – ...
DOYLESTOWN, PA—Santa’s Cottage is in its second full weekend of the 2025 holiday season, giving families and their children a chance to see Santa in the comfort of Downtown Doylestown.Santa’s Cottage, located on West State Street in front of the Hamilton Street parking lot, will be open on ...
MORRIS COUNTY, NJ - The first full weekend of December is packed with holiday fun with something festive happening morning, noon and night. Families can kick things off with the Rosie the Reindeer Scavenger Hunt in downtown Madison, stroll the Christmas Festival on the Morristown Green, shop local ...
MORRIS COUNTY, NJ - The first full weekend of December is packed with holiday fun with something festive happening morning, noon and night. Families can kick things off with the Rosie the Reindeer Scavenger Hunt in downtown Madison, stroll the Christmas Festival on the Morristown Green, shop local ...
The Bloomfield Chorale is inviting the community to celebrate the season at its annual Winter Glow Concert, set for Saturday, December 6, 2025, at 3:00 p.m. The performance will be held at Watchung Presbyterian Church, located at 375 Watchung Avenue in Bloomfield.This year’s concert will feature a ...
The Bloomfield Chorale is inviting the community to celebrate the season at its annual Winter Glow Concert, set for Saturday, December 6, 2025, at 3:00 p.m. The performance will be held at Watchung Presbyterian Church, located at 375 Watchung Avenue in Bloomfield.This year’s concert will feature a ...
SOMERSET, NJ - The holiday season is in full swing across Franklin Township and Somerset County, bringing festive markets, winter performances, live music, and family-friendly celebrations. Here are this week’s featured events to help you get into the spirit. A special thank-you to Somerset County ...
HACKENSACK, NJ — Mayor Caseen Gaines has welcomed a returning city official. His job? To spread holiday cheer.Comet the elf entered City Hall on Monday, Dec. 1 in a colorful toy “Bronco,” as the Police Department described his vehicle. He'll be sticking around until Christmas Eve, Dec. 24. Since, ...
RANDOLPH, NJ: Get ready for a delightful holiday mystery as “A Sherlock Carol” takes the stage at County College of Morris (CCM), presented by the Marielaine Mammon School of Music, Performing Arts, and Music Technologies. This entertaining production combines the enchanting stories of Charles ...
Linden, NJ — Linden Public Library invites you to a special program in celebration of the 100th Anniversary. The event will be held at the library on Monday, December 8, 2025, at 6:30 pm. The program will be presented by Fred Cassel, Official City of Linden Historian. Come out and learn everything ...
BRIDGEWATER, NJ - Seven National Art Honor Society students at Bridgewater-Raritan High School won a place in an art publication book.According to art teacher Sarah Nasson, the advisor to the BRHS National Art Honor Society, the students participated in a competition over the past summer.“The ...
BERNARDSVILLE, NJ - Bernards High School (BHS) students are proud to announce the release of their annual holiday album, Sounds of the Season 2025. This high-quality digital album features festive performances from talented BHS choir and band students, making it the perfect seasonal soundtrack or ...
CRANFORD, NJ - Celebrate the season with an upbeat concert and talk on the music of Vince Guaraldi, the musical force behind the beloved Peanuts special “A Charlie Brown Christmas” at the Cranford Public Library, 224 Walnut Avenue on Tuesday, December 16, at 7:00 p.m.. The evening will mix ...
RIDGEWOOD, NJ — Ridgewood Parks and Recreation is hosting events and educational programs for young residents throughout December. Children’s Evergreen Wreath Workshop Sponsored and administered by the Women Gardeners of Ridgewood, participants will create their own wreaths, using a grapevine ...
SPRINGFIELD, NJ – The Township of Springfield celebrated the lighting of its Christmas tree in front of Town Hall on Wednesday night with entertainment, fun for kids and refreshments.The night was highlighted by live performances from Taye McQueen, the Jonathan Dayton High School All-Stars and ...
December 5, 2025The holiday season is here! Thank you to everyone who attended the downtown Red Bank Town Lighting on Friday! We are grateful to Holiday Express for an epic performance ushering in the spirit of the season!2025 marks Holiday Express' 33rd season. Every year since their inception ...
NUTLEY, NJ - One week from today, my next directorial effort, UH OH, HERE COMES CHRISTMAS, opens at Nutley Little Theatre for an 8 performance run, December 12-20.It is a warm, lovely, nostalgic look at the Holiday Season and features a fabulous cast. Check out the rehearsal photos. This charming ...
ASBURY PARK, NJ – Beach Music Studios is bringing its 20th Annual Christmas Holiday Party back to the legendary Stone Pony this weekend, inviting families, friends, and supporters to enjoy live performances while helping children in need across Belmar, Lake Como, and Asbury Park.Featuring the BMS ...
Princeton, NJ – The Arts Council of Princeton is well represented this winter holiday season with its Winter Village arts kiosks on Hinds Plaza. But one of its warm weather events, the annual town-wide Porchfest music festival in the spring, is also in the holiday spotlight. On Saturday, December ...
CHATHAM, NJ — The air will be filled with music, warmth, and holiday cheer this Sunday as the Summit Chorale presents its 2025 Winter Holiday Concert, “Peace on Earth,” at 5:00 p.m. at the Presbyterian Church of Chatham Township.The program features Randall Thompson’s Frostiana, a melodic journey ...
ROXBURY, NJ - As of Thursday evening, only a few openings remained for those who want their kids to get photographed with Santa on Saturday (Dec. 6) during the Home for the Holidays festival in Succasunna. The photos will be taken from 11:15 a.m. to 3 p.m. at a corner of the Roxbury Public Library ...
DOYLESTOWN, PA—A Doylestown building once described as “the finest house in the borough” will host a Victorian Christmas celebration this weekend, but tickets are selling fast.The James-Lorah Memorial Home and Museum, which was built by Henry Mercer’s grandfather in 1844 at the corner of North Main ...
ROSELLE PARK, NJ - Mrs. Claus is coming to the Roselle Park Veterans Memorial Library. Tales and Tiny Treats with Mrs. Claus is an event for young residents ages 0-5. Join her for a magical storytime followed by cookie decorating. For more information or to register, click here.
HILLSIDE, NJ - Santa Claus is coming to Hillside High School on December 12. The event is free to attend and will be held from 3:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. The event is open to children in grades Pre-K through 12 and includes free activities, storytime, a sing-along, and more. Children must be accompanied ...
EAST HANOVER, NJ - East Hanover's Winter Festival is this weekend and there are rumors that Old Saint Nick may be arriving after the tree-lighting, bearing gifts.The event will take place on Sunday and is hosted by the East Hanover Community Partnership. The festivities will be celebrated at Town ...
WOODLAND PARK, NJ - From now until December 13, the Alfred Baumann Public Library invites young writers to submit their letters to Santa Claus. The mailbox is just outside the Children’s Room at Berkeley College. To receive a personalized response from Santa, letters must include the ...
MORRIS COUNTY, NJ - The first full weekend of December is packed with holiday fun with something festive happening morning, noon and night. Families can kick things off with the Rosie the Reindeer Scavenger Hunt in downtown Madison, stroll the Christmas Festival on the Morristown Green, shop local ...
HACKENSACK, NJ — A change in operating hours for the Hackensack Rec Department's Open Gym is coming next week. Beginning on Monday, Dec. 8, students are able to attend the After-school Open Gym following this new schedule: Mondays & Wednesdays, 3–5 p.m.Reserved for Elementary-Age Students and ...