Arts & Entertainment
By COLETTE DOUDIN
May 23, 2026
WESTFIELD, NJ — Melodies that evoke Middle Eastern folktales will take center stage next week when the New Jersey Festival Orchestra presents “One Thousand and One Nights,” featuring guest guitarist Karol Samuelčík. Together with the NJFO, the Slovak musician will perform Joaquin Rodrigo’s ...
It’s Memorial Day weekend, the unofficial start of summer. Veteran groups and municipal officials from Carteret and Woodbridge plan to hold solemn observances for military personnel, men and women who gave their lives in service to our nation. Here’s a look at the many planned remembrances:BOROUGH ...
NORTH CALDWELL, NJ – Ceremonies are scheduled to begin at 8 a.m. Monday prior to the start of the Memorial Day parade in North Caldwell.The 8 a.m. ceremony at Borough Hall on Gould Avenue will feature the American Legion Color Guard.At 9:30 a.m., the parade will step off and proceed up Bloomfield ...
New Jersey — A student from Union High School is among the young artists selected to have their work featured in the 2026 Union County Teen Arts Touring Exhibit.Artwork created by Frederich Tan will be displayed at the Springfield Public Library from May 21 through July 2 during the library’s ...
Bob Dylan, who turns 85 on Sunday, has performed thousands of concerts in venues all over the world.And those venues include the Reilly Center at St. Bonaventure University, where he took the stage in 1997 and in 2004.“It is absolutely incredible that we had someone of his historical stature on our ...
SOUTH ORANGE, NJ — Thursday, May 14, was the opening of the annual Inspire Minds Young Artist Exhibition at SOPAC. The annual visual arts program is specifically designed for high school students who attend Essex County High Schools. The program serves multiple roles: it features numerous pieces ...
OLEAN, NY — The city’s summer concert series will continue Thursday with a performance by the Twin Tiers Community Band.The concert will take place from 6 to 8 p.m. in Lincoln Park at the corner of State and Union streets,The concert series will run through Sept. 10. The schedule can be accessed ...
WARETOWN, N.J. — Heavy rain and impending severe weather have forced local officials to reschedule the highly anticipated community fireworks display originally planned for this weekend.The event has been moved to Saturday, May 30, 2026, with a designated raindate of Sunday, May 31, 2026, according ...
MONTVILLE, NJ – Montville’s Fourth of July celebration starts Wednesday, June 24! A drone show and a variety of food trucks and bands will be the highlight of the three-day celebration. New this year, businesses will have informational booths at the event in the parking lots of the high school and ...
PERTH AMBOY - The City will host its annual Memorial Day Ceremony on Monday, May 25 at 11 a.m. at the Veterans War Memorial on Sadowski Parkway, bringing together residents, veterans, active-duty military members, and community leaders to honor those who have served and sacrificed in defense of the ...
PERTH AMBOY, NJ — The city will host its annual Memorial Day ceremony at 11 am on Monday, May 25th at the Veterans War Memorial on Sadowski Parkway, bringing together people, families, veterans, active-duty military members, and community leaders to honor those who have served and sacrificed for ...
Raritan High School Drama students entertained the Senior Citizens at a fun performance of “Murder at the Prom”HAZLET, NJ — An ordinary afternoon turned into an unforgettable whodunit at the Hazlet Senior Center, where suspense, style, and spirited fun took center stage during a lively “Murder at ...
WESTFIELD, NJ — Melodies that evoke Middle Eastern folktales will take center stage next week when the New Jersey Festival Orchestra presents “One Thousand and One Nights,” featuring guest guitarist Karol Samuelčík. Together with the NJFO, the Slovak musician will perform Joaquin Rodrigo’s ...
Princeton, NJ — “Photography is an adventure just as life is an adventure.” ~ Harry CallahanThe quote from photographer Harry Callahan (not to be confused with the same-named fictional San Francisco detective made popular by Clint Eastwood in movies like “Dirty Harry” and “Magnum Force”) perfectly ...
WARREN, NJ — Warren Township Recreation’s Annual Fishing Derby reeled in another successful year on Saturday, May 9, as families gathered at the Dealaman Nature Trail and Pond for a day filled with fishing, food, music, and community spirit despite cloudy skies and periods of rain.Children of all ...
HACKENSACK, NJ — The Hackensack Police and Fire Departments are preparing another kid-friendly evening for 5th–11th graders! Youth Night will showcase fun, games, food and community connection, leaders shared. The event is scheduled for Wednesday, May 27, from 6-8:30 p.m. at the M&M Center (116 ...
PARAMUS, NJ — Celebrating Memorial Day this weekend? With all the focus on prepping for that big BBQ, it’s easy to forget what belongs in the recycling bin and what should go in the trash. Here's what to do with unwanted items: Trash:Used paper platesUtensilsNapkins/Paper towelsDisposable cupsTable ...
Basking Ridge, NJ — The Bernards Township School District has been recognized nationally for its commitment to music education, earning the 2026 Best Communities for Music Education Award from The NAMM Foundation.Now in its 27th year, the award recognizes school districts and schools across the ...
DOYLESTOWN, PA—Doylestown’s Memorial Day Parade returns on Monday for its 158th march through the borough. The parade kicks off at 10 a.m. from CB West High School and ends at Doylestown Cemetery.What’s the schedule for the parade?Before the parade begins, there will be two flag-raising ceremonies.
SPRINGFIELD, NJ – The talents of two Roselle students were on full display Thursday evening as the 2026 Union County Teen Arts Touring Exhibit began its countywide tour at the Springfield Public Library. Abraham Clark student Joseline Castillo and Grace Wilday Middle School student Briana Mejia ...
MILLBURN, NJ – Millburn’s annual Memorial Day Parade will take place Monday, May 25 at 11 a.m., with residents encouraged to decorate in red, white and blue.The parade will go from Millburn High School to Taylor Park, with a ceremony in Taylor Park concluding around 12:30 p.m.The parade ...
🎥 Welcome to Miss Marie’s Summer Photo Camp in Hoboken! 📸This fun and creative photography camp is designed for kids ages 9–13 who want to explore photography, creativity, storytelling, and confidence behind the camera.At camp, students learn:✨ Composition and creative seeing✨ Lighting basics✨ How ...
As we head into Memorial Day Weekend, we are excited by the promise of a great season ahead. There is a lot to look forward to in Your Downtown. We hope you enjoy the holiday weekend and ask that you take a moment to reflect on the sacrifices made by the fallen members of the United States Armed ...
JEFFERSON, NJ - Jefferson Township High School hosted its annual Student Artists of the Month year-end reception on May 20, celebrating artists from K-12. President of the Jefferson Arts Committee, Carol Punturiel, described the students as “creative and innovative.” Punturiel added that she is ...
WEST ORANGE, NJ — The sound of strings filled the auditorium at West Orange High School on May 7 as student musicians took the stage for the school’s annual Spring Orchestra Concert, an evening that highlighted both technical skill and artistic growth across the orchestra program.The concert ...
WARETOWN, N.J. — The Township of Ocean has announced the schedule for its annual Summer Concert Series, featuring a lineup of local musical acts and a special performance celebrating the municipality's 150th anniversary.All concerts will take place on Tuesday evenings starting at 6 p.m. at the ...
NUTLEY, NJ — Nutley High School’s annual Art Show transformed the school gymnasium into a vibrant gallery of creativity, storytelling, and technical skill as students from the Art and Career and Technical Education (CTE) departments proudly showcased a year’s worth of work for family, friends, ...
SOMERSET, NJ — St. Matthias School celebrated six decades of Catholic education on Saturday with a daylong community festival that brought together students, alumni, parishioners, families, and local leaders for a celebration filled with faith, music, and school spirit.The May 16 event marked the ...
DOYLESTOWN, PA—Wednesday night’s storm damaged a historic barn on the property that was home to Broadway legend Oscar Hammerstein II.The barn at Highland Farm was destroyed as a cold front moved in to end an early bout of extreme heat in the region. The barn wasn’t in particularly good shape before ...
Princeton, NJ — “Photography is an adventure just as life is an adventure.” ~ Harry CallahanThe quote from photographer Harry Callahan (not to be confused with the same-named fictional San Francisco detective made popular by Clint Eastwood in movies like “Dirty Harry” and “Magnum Force”) perfectly ...