Arts & Entertainment Top Stories
By GRACE MCCULLUM
December 4, 2025
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 ...
NUTLEY, NJ - Weekends in Nutley start with Happy Hour at the Oakely, and continue Friday and Saturday night with live music.Starting at 4 p.m. on Friday, it's Mike Rocket Happy Hour.Mike Rocket returns for a happy-hour concert of classics and his own songs. Rocket is a New Jersey legend with his ...
HIGHTSTOWN, NJ – The Hightstown-East Windsor Historical Society will be opening the doors of the 150-year-old Ely House on Sunday for a tour of the home which has been all decked out by volunteers for the holiday season. The home serves as the headquarters of the Historical Society, including as a ...
PARAMUS, NJ - If you're revving up for the holidays, Bergen County has quite the celebration for you beginning Friday, Dec. 5, 2025.The weekend festivities are just the beginning. There's more in store, straight through January 4, 2026. See the schedule below! Bergen County Executive Jim Tedesco, ...
PARAMUS, NJ - If you're revving up for the holidays, Bergen County has quite the celebration for you beginning Friday, Dec. 5, 2025.The weekend festivities are just the beginning. There's more in store, straight through January 4, 2026. See the schedule below! Bergen County Executive Jim Tedesco, ...
BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ — If you felt a sudden burst of holiday cheer drifting out of the Municipal Complex on Thursday afternoon, you weren’t imagining it. The Berkeley Heights Recreation Department welcomed local seniors to a warm and whimsical Holiday Tea in the Highlander Room — complete with ...
COCONUT CREEK, FL — The Promenade at Coconut Creek will kick off its live holiday music series Friday with a violinist performing seasonal classics.Yamile Nassour will perform from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Dec. 5 in the corridor in front of Ethos Greek Bistro and the future home of Mister 01 ...
HELMETTA/MILLTOWN/SPOTSWOOD, NJ - It's not winter yet, but there is definitely a chill in the air this week. With December 25 just 21 days away, Helmetta, Milltown and Spotswood are kicking off their holiday seasons with their annual tree lighting festivities on December 5 and December 6. The ...
NORTH PLAINFIELD, NJ – As the chilly winter months approach, the vibrant community of North Plainfield is set to warm hearts and spirits with its highly anticipated Winter Concert Series. Residents and visitors alike can look forward to a series of performances that promise to showcase an array of ...
TRENTON, NJ – The Senate Community and Urban Affairs Committee has advanced legislation sponsored by Senator Andrew Zwicker, which would provide corporate business tax and gross income tax credits to production companies for costs incurred for certain accredited theater productions. “New Jersey’s ...
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 ...
TRENTON, NJ – The Senate Community and Urban Affairs Committee has advanced legislation sponsored by Senator Andrew Zwicker, which would provide corporate business tax and gross income tax credits to production companies for costs incurred for certain accredited theater productions. “New Jersey’s ...
WESTAMPTON, NJ — Ring in the festive season with a free concert at the Burlington County Library performed by a renowned regional group. The “Fa La La Cappella” show will be performed by the Jersey Sound Chorus on Sunday, December 7 from 2PM to 3:30PM at the Main Branch of the Burlington County ...
WESTAMPTON, NJ — Ring in the festive season with a free concert at the Burlington County Library performed by a renowned regional group. The “Fa La La Cappella” show will be performed by the Jersey Sound Chorus on Sunday, December 7 from 2PM to 3:30PM at the Main Branch of the Burlington County ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL — Coral Springs holiday season kicks up into high gear this weekend with its holiday tree lighting event and, next week, Santa’s arrival in a parade. The city will light up large-scale interactive holiday displays, which include the city hall Christmas tree, at its “Light up the ...
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 ...
WESTFIELD, NJ — The New Jersey Festival Orchestra will once again kick off the holiday season this weekend with its signature blend of outstanding voices and holiday favorites during its “Return of the Holiday Tenors” concert.The performance will feature tenors John Kun Park, Luke Norvell and ...
RIDGEWOOD, NJ - The Ridgewood Choral women’s chorus begins its 98th season this December with festive holiday concerts led by choral director Leslie Mac Pherson and accompanied by pianist Susan LaFever. The first concert is scheduled for Saturday, Dec. 6 at 2:00 p.m. at Nauraushaun Presbyterian ...
BORDENTOWN CITY, NJ — An art show taking place throughout this weekend will highlight nine well-known Bordentown artists, photographers and craftspeople in Bordentown City.The Artists of Bordentown City Holiday Art Show is taking place on Saturday, December 6 from 11AM to 5PM and Sunday, December 7 ...
SPRINGFIELD, NJ – Santa Claus will be making the rounds in Springfield on Saturday Dec. 6.His itinerary is as follows (rain date is Dec. 13):8:00 to 8:30 Tree Top Drive, Skylark Road, Green Hill Road, Far Hills Road, Timber Acres Road, High Point Drive, Highlands Avenue, Vista Way, Oak Ridge, ...
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 ...
PARAMUS, NJ - If you're revving up for the holidays, Bergen County has quite the celebration for you beginning Friday, Dec. 5, 2025.The weekend festivities are just the beginning. There's more in store, straight through January 4, 2026. See the schedule below! Bergen County Executive Jim Tedesco, ...
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 ...
PARAMUS, NJ - If you're revving up for the holidays, Bergen County has quite the celebration for you beginning Friday, Dec. 5, 2025.The weekend festivities are just the beginning. There's more in store, straight through January 4, 2026. See the schedule below! Bergen County Executive Jim Tedesco, ...
BELMAR, NJ – Belmar’s own Beach Music Studios is gearing up for a milestone moment as its 20th Annual Christmas Holiday Party returns to the legendary Stone Pony in Asbury Park this weekend. The community is invited to join the celebration, enjoy live music from local students, and support families ...
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 ...
SPARTA, NJ - Sparta Recreation Department is again offering a Holiday Home Decorating Contest. Residents can register through December 5. Someone from the recreation department will contact residents who have registered to request a photo of the home by December 12.The submitted photos will be ...
BARNEGAT, NJ—The Barnegat High School (BHS) Band program is celebrating the success of six talented students who were recently selected to participate in the prestigious Rowan University Windfest Honor Band Festival.The six students were recognized for their dedication and musicianship, ...
EAST ORANGE, NJ - EAST ORANGE, NJ - East Orange Second Ward Councilmen Christopher Awe and Sammed Monk invite residents to join them for a night off Broadway. A bus will be departing from East Orange City Hall at 5 p.m. on December 5 to Broadway for a show of 44 the Musical, a story of Barack ...