Arts & Entertainment Top Stories
By GRACE MCCULLUM
November 25, 2025
MORRIS COUNTY, NJ - From Thanksgiving morning turkey trots to tree lightings, live music, Santa sightings and Small Business Saturday shopping, there’s no shortage of ways to soak up the holiday spirit in our area this week. Whether you’re staying close to home, hosting visitors, or just looking ...
PASSAIC COUNTY, NJ - The Passaic County Department of Cultural & Historic Affairs (DCHA) is looking for new volunteers to help bring local history to life through its expanded Docent Training Program in 2026. The program offers hands-on training for adults interested in leading tours, guiding ...
BEACH HAVEN, NJ – In a significant development for Long Beach Island's (LBI) iconic amusement scene, Thundering Surf Water Park & Adventure Golf, a Beach Haven staple for nearly 50 years, has been sold to the neighboring Fantasy Island Amusement Park, which is owned by the prominent Wainwright ...
BEACH HAVEN, NJ – In a significant development for Long Beach Island's (LBI) iconic amusement scene, Thundering Surf Water Park & Adventure Golf, a Beach Haven staple for nearly 50 years, has been sold to the neighboring Fantasy Island Amusement Park, which is owned by the prominent Wainwright ...
Linden, NJ-The Linden Public Library is pleased to announce our lineup of programs for December. Children: 12/1 at 4 pm, Holiday Craft Come join us for Children's Craft Club where we will make a fun holiday craft. 12/3 and 12/17 at 4 pm, Chess Club Come learn the basics and strategies of ...
CHATHAM, NJ — Months of rehearsal came together for the actors and crew of Chatham High School’s fall play this past weekend. CHS’s fall production of Pride and Prejudice was The show, adapted by Kate Hamill and directed by CHS theater director Laura Russo, ran for three performances and brought a ...
HACKENSACK, NJ — Downtown eateries are honoring Hackensack Day this Black Friday.The municipality was named the City of Hackensack on Nov. 21, 1921. Formerly, 104 years ago, the City was named New Barbadoes Township. To celebrate, on Friday, Nov. 28, participating locations will offer Hackensack ...
MORRIS COUNTY, NJ - From Thanksgiving morning turkey trots to tree lightings, live music, Santa sightings and Small Business Saturday shopping, there’s no shortage of ways to soak up the holiday spirit in our area this week. Whether you’re staying close to home, hosting visitors, or just looking ...
RIDGEWOOD, NJ — The Ridgewood Friends of Music is looking for submissions for its seventh Annual Song-Writing Competition. The competition is open to any current Ridgewood Public School students and college-age graduates with four divisions based on age: elementary (K-5); middle (6-8); high school ...
RED BANK, NJ: The festive spirit arrives early this year with the Red Bank TownLighting Pre-Show at Edmund Wilson Plaza, located at 1 Bridge Avenue between Triumph Brewing and the Two River Theater. The celebration begins on Friday, November 28 at 5:00 p.m., offering holiday treats, live music, ...
Princeton, NJ – It’s the beginning of a holiday week in Princeton, so many of the regular events around town are not on the calendar. But there are plenty of holiday events going on, beginning with the annual Trinity Church 5K Turkey Trot on Thanksgiving Day, and the annual tree lighting and return ...
MORRISTOWN, NJ - The Somerset Hills Chorus invites the community to welcome the holiday season at Rejoice and Sing! A Festival of Christmas with Brass, Organ, and Choir, on Saturday, December 6, 2025, at 5:00 PM at St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, 70 Maple Avenue in Morristown.This holiday program ...
EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ – New Jersey was filled with pride this past weekend as Garden State heroes were honored at the 17th Annual New Jersey Hall of Fame (NJHOF) Induction Ceremony. Hosted by Danny DeVito, the event took place on Friday, Nov. 21, at The Rink @ The Arena at American Dream and included ...
SOMERVILLE, NJ — Join the members of Baste in Show; Butterballs; Eyes on the Pies; Turkey Trotters; Gobble. Gobble; Gravy Train; Pork Chops; Potato Mashers and Silence of the Yams when they step off from the start/finish line in the 10th annual Somerville Turkey Trot, with a record number of ...
HACKENSACK, NJ — Coming to The Green on Dec. 8 is Hackensack's Annual Tree Lighting Celebration.The evening will bring performances by:Traditional Victorian CarolersThe cast of ‘The Christmas Caper’The Hackensack High School Choir As the cherry on top, Santa Claus will make a special ...
PARAMUS, NJ — A prestigious pianist will share her talents with patrons at the Paramus Public Library.Tomoko Ohno first touched a piano at four years old, entering the Tokyo Jazz world during her teenage years. On Sunday, Nov. 30, at 2 p.m., Ohno will perform “The Sounds of Brazil,” a repertoire ...
Linden, NJ — This Week at #lindenpubliclibrary | November 24th-29thMon, 11/24 - Children's Clay Club @ 4 PM*Tues, 11/25 - Chair Yoga @ 10 AMTues, 11/25 - #moviesatthelibrary Arthur the King @ 1 PMTues, 11/25 - #movienight An Old-Fashioned Thanksgiving @ 7 PMWed, 11/26 the library will be closing ...
ROSELLE, NJ - The Borough of Roselle announced the return of its annual Winter Wonderland. The event will be on December 1 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. outside Borough Hall. A live DJ will be in attendance playing holiday tunes. Holiday giveaways and pictures with Santa will also be available. Free hot ...
NEW PROVIDENCE, NJ - Elefante Music & School for the Performing Arts is proud to shine this week’s Student Spotlight on Jack De Angelo, a dedicated young musician whose talent, discipline, and enthusiasm continue to open doors across multiple musical avenues.Jack has been part of the Elefante ...
ASBURY PARK, NJ – Just a few blocks over in neighboring Avon-by-the-Sea, 14-year-old singer-songwriter Lily LiCausi is emerging as one of the Shore’s promising young talents. Her new single, “Stuck in the Mud,” was recorded right here in Asbury Park at the iconic Lakehouse Recording Studios—an ...
Basking Ridge, NJ — The Pingry School’s Dramatic Arts Department staged its Upper School Fall Play, The Grapes of Wrath, in early November, bringing John Steinbeck’s classic novel to life through Frank Galati’s award-winning stage adaptation. Directed by Dramatic Arts Chair Stephanie Romankow of ...
STAFFORD TOWNSHIP, NJ -Manahawkin-based local businessman and long-time Joey’s Pizza owner, Joe Rulli, is bringing the amazing life and tragic, unsolved disappearance of his father, famous fighter Joey "Lupo" Rulli, to the screen. After years of meticulous research, Joe Rulli—with the strong ...
STAFFORD TOWNSHIP, NJ -Manahawkin-based local businessman and long-time Joey’s Pizza owner, Joe Rulli, is bringing the amazing life and tragic, unsolved disappearance of his father, famous fighter Joey "Lupo" Rulli, to the screen. After years of meticulous research, Joe Rulli—with the strong ...
RANDOLPH, NJ- RHS Junior Jonathan Ford has been selected for the 2025 New Jersey All-State Band, earning a coveted position as a battery percussionist in the Wind Ensemble. Ford was one of only 12 percussionists chosen from across the state, placing fifth overall, and is the first RHS student to ...
RAHWAY, NJ — American Theater Group (ATG) in partnership with the Union County Performing Arts Center (UCPAC), will present a special work in development — The Unwitting Magician — by Jeremy Dobrish as part of its free Play Reading Series on Monday, December 8 at 7 p.m. at UCPAC’s Hamilton Stage in ...
KENILWORTH, NJ - Did you miss this past week's top stories? Catch up on what you missed in the links below. The top ten are posted by the page views of the week, according to Google Analytics.Distinguished Kenilworth Police Officer Visits Daisy Troop to Discuss the Importance of Respecting ...
UNION, NJ - The Union Municipal Band, under the direction of Howard Toplansky, will present a Holiday Concert on Monday evening, December 15. The concert will be held at the Livingston School Auditorium, 960 Midland Blvd, at 7:30 PM. Admission is free and the public is cordially invited to ...
EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ – New Jersey was filled with pride this past weekend as Garden State heroes were honored at the 17th Annual New Jersey Hall of Fame (NJHOF) Induction Ceremony. Hosted by Danny DeVito, the event took place on Friday, Nov. 21, at The Rink @ The Arena at American Dream and included ...
ASBURY PARK, NJ – Just a few blocks over in neighboring Avon-by-the-Sea, 14-year-old singer-songwriter Lily LiCausi is emerging as one of the Shore’s promising young talents. Her new single, “Stuck in the Mud,” was recorded right here in Asbury Park at the iconic Lakehouse Recording Studios—an ...
BELMAR, NJ – Just across the bridge in Avon-by-the-Sea, 14-year-old singer-songwriter Lily LiCausi is making waves with the release of her second original single, “Stuck in the Mud,” a heartfelt track about feeling unseen and working through the emotions that come with it.For many Belmar families ...