Arts & Entertainment Top Stories

November 18, 2025

BORDENTOWN, NJ — Bordentown Regional High School students will be presenting the sci-fi adventure A Wrinkle In Time for two performances this weekend.  The play featuring the award-winning BRHS theatre students will be presented on Friday, November 21 at 7:30PM and Saturday, November 22 at 2PM at ...

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A Luminous Lie. A Fatal Truth.The true story that redefined American labor. You thought you knew New Jersey history... you were wrong.Witness the gripping drama of Radium Girls.In the early 1920’s, radium was known as a “miracle cure”, and luminous watches were the latest craze. But in Orange, New ...

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MONTCLAIR, NJ — The three winners of Montclair Public Library's 2025 card design contest were honored at Monday's Board of Trustees meeting.The library announced earlier this month the winners of the contest, which “encouraged local artists of all ages to create a new library card design that ...

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CORAL SPRINGS, FL — Two of music’s most iconic “Piano Men” will be celebrated on one stage next year when the Coral Springs Center for the Arts presents Yellow Brick Joel, a tribute concert honoring the legendary careers of Elton John and Billy Joel. The show is set for Friday, February 27, at 7:30 ...

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CLINTON TOWN, NJ — Step back in time and experience the festive charm of Dickens’ Days, returning to downtown Clinton for a full weekend of holiday entertainment from Friday, November 28 through Sunday, November 30, with activities taking place daily from 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM.Throughout the weekend, ...

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WESTFIELD, NJ — The Westfield High School Theatre Department is bringing history and heart to the stage this week with its production of “Blue Stockings.” Set in 1896 Cambridge, England, Jessica Swale’s “Blue Stockings” follows a group of pioneering young women fighting for the right to graduate ...

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CRANFORD NJ - At this week’s Cranford Township Committee meeting, Mayor Terrence Curran presented a proclamation recognizing Jersey Central Art Studios (JCAS) for its 25th anniversary. The nonprofit, founded in Cranford by painter Deborah Leber, has spent a quarter-century fostering creativity and ...

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Morristown, NJ—In connection with Morristown High School Theatre’s upcoming production of Little Women, Beenie’s Ice Cream on Morris Street will be selling a custom flavor of ice cream to benefit the MHS Theatre program. The flavor, called The March Family Favorite, will be buttery cornbread ice ...

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NORTH PLAINFIELD, NJ – The Somerset County Library System of New Jersey (SCLSNJ) North Plainfield branch will be temporarily closed from Sunday, November 23, 2025, to Sunday, November 30, 2025, to undergo a thorough deep cleaning process. This essential maintenance effort aims to ensure a safe and ...

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Editor's note: Due to an Internet connectivity issue, we were unable to include this post in our regular morning newsletter. Our apologies.Princeton, NJ – Plenty to keep all of us distracted and away from politics – national and even local – this week, with book talks at Labyrinth and the Princeton ...

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RIDGEWOOD, NJ - Join the Ridgewood Public Library (RPL) and guest speaker James Calaski in uncovering the shocking truth about German sabotage and espionage in the United States. The presentation will detail the battle waged by Imperial Germany’s spy network, designed to destroy American industry ...

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LINDEN PUBLIC SCHOOLS, NJ — The countdown is on! In just a few days, the Linden High School Theater Department will lift the curtain on its fall production of You Can’t Take It with You — a fast-moving, joy-filled, wonderfully chaotic American comedy that has charmed audiences for generations. The ...

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MEDFORD, NJ — Grab your golden ticket for a sweet night at the theater this weekend.Lenape High School will be presenting “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory” for four performances beginning on Thursday this week.Willy Wonka is opening his gates at last, and five lucky children have won the chance ...

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PISCATAWAY, NJ – Middlesex County invites residents and visitors to welcome the holiday season at Seasonal Traditions, the County’s annual festive celebration held at East Jersey Old Town Village on Saturday, December 6, from 10 am to 4 pm. The free, family-friendly event is open to both the public ...

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PISCATAWAY, NJ – Middlesex County invites residents and visitors to welcome the holiday season at Seasonal Traditions, the County’s annual festive celebration held at East Jersey Old Town Village on Saturday, December 6, from 10 am to 4 pm. The free, family-friendly event is open to both the public ...

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RED BANK, NJ: Holiday Express, the acclaimed philanthropic music group, returns to the Count Basie Center in Red Bank on Tuesday, December 16, for its annual Benefit Concert - a high-energy celebration of music, generosity, and holiday spirit.Now in its 33rd season, Holiday Express is more than a ...

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RED BANK, NJ: Holiday Express, the acclaimed philanthropic music group, returns to the Count Basie Center in Red Bank on Tuesday, December 16, for its annual Benefit Concert - a high-energy celebration of music, generosity, and holiday spirit.Now in its 33rd season, Holiday Express is more than a ...

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RED BANK, NJ: Holiday Express, the acclaimed philanthropic music group, returns to the Count Basie Center in Red Bank on Tuesday, December 16, for its annual Benefit Concert - a high-energy celebration of music, generosity, and holiday spirit.Now in its 33rd season, Holiday Express is more than a ...

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CHATHAM, NJ – There might be a student with a British-sounding accent walking the halls of Chatham High leading up to the presentation of the fall play Pride and Prejudice set for Nov. 20-22 in the Chatham Performing Arts Center.CHS senior Madeline “Mads” Garman might be the one with the ...

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NEWTON, NJ—The Town of Newton is welcoming the holiday season with the annual Holiday Parade the Saturday after Thanksgiving, hosted by the Greater Newton Chamber of Commerce.This year's theme is “Ole’ Time Christmas." The participants will step off at 10 a.m. starting on Lower Spring Street on ...

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SAYREVILLE, NJ – Sayreville's own Jon Bon Jovi and his wife, Dorothea, came home to make a surprise visit to the Bombers Beyond Cafe on Main St. It was a secret so tight that even the adult education staff members did not know until that morning. Bon Jovi walked in quietly and was greeted by a ...

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SAYREVILLE, NJ – Sayreville's own Jon Bon Jovi and his wife, Dorothea, came home to make a surprise visit to the Bombers Beyond Cafe on Main St. It was a secret so tight that even the adult education staff members did not know until that morning. Bon Jovi walked in quietly and was greeted by a ...

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PISCATAWAY, NJ – Middlesex County invites residents and visitors to welcome the holiday season at Seasonal Traditions, the County’s annual festive celebration held at East Jersey Old Town Village on Saturday, December 6, from 10 am to 4 pm. The free, family-friendly event is open to both the public ...

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CLINTON TOWN, NJ — Tinsel, twinkle lights, and timeless charm return to downtown Clinton as the Red Mill Museum Village hosts Winter at Village on November 28–30 and December 6–7, 2025, from 10 AM to 6 PM.This festive outdoor market transforms the museum grounds into a holiday wonderland, featuring ...

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CORAL SPRINGS, FL — The Coral Springs Public Art Committee is on the hunt for up to five artists to submit sculptures to be temporarily displayed on Westview Drive. The committee plans to put out a call to artists to apply by Dec. 31 for their work to be considered, according to city ...

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BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ - The Governor Livingston Hilltop Players present the fall production - The Hound of the Baskervilles, November 20-22!The Hound of the Baskervilles is a singular crime that demands a singular detective, and the web of mystery surrounding Baskerville Hall is so strange that only ...

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KENILWORTH, NJ - Please see the list of events hosted by the Kenilworth Public Library the week of Nov. 17 -Nov. 21.THIS WEEK AT THE LIBRARY....Monday, November 17:BINGO FOR CHILDREN (6:30pm - 7:00pm)Ages: 3 & up________________________________________________Tuesday, November 18: BOOGIE WOOGIE ...

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RANDOLPH, NJ- The Marielaine Mammon School of Music, Performing Arts and Music Technologies at County College of Morris (CCM) is thrilled to present its Fall Performance Series, featuring a dynamic range of music, song and dance performances, open to the public to attend for free as tickets are not ...

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GLEN ROCK, NJ - The annual tree lighting, sponsored by the Glen Rock Tree Lighting Committee, is scheduled for Saturday, Dec. 6, 2025 at the municipal building, 1 Harding Plaza.Along with Glen Rock Police, Fire and Ambulance, the Committee invites the public to celebrate the Christmas holiday ...

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SPRINGFIELD, NJ – This week, the Springfield Public Library is offering the following programs for kids:Tuesday, November 18 at 3:30 pmStory and a Dinosaur Glitter GlobeRegistration Required on Eventbrite.Ages 5+.  Under 10 years old requires adult ...

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