Arts & Entertainment
By ROD HIRSCH
November 28, 2025
SOMERVILLE, NJ - Two epic vocal music concerts celebrating the holiday season will be performed by the Somerville High School Chamber Choir, featuring the Dartmouth University a cappella group "Dartmouth Sings" in a one-of-a-kind holiday benefit concert Dec. 3, followed on Dec. 18 by the 32nd ...
NORTH CALDWELL, NJ – members of the West Essex Film Club, led by Mr. Myerson, traveled to the Clairidge Cinema in Montclair on Nov. 18 for an annual field trip organized by the Montclair Film Festival. Students viewed Guillermo del Toro’s Frankenstein and participated in a Q&A session about the ...
WAYNE, NJ – Wayne Hills senior Ayden Acebo has once again earned national recognition for his photography, winning the Rochester Institute of Technology’s “Day of Photo” School of Photographic Arts and Sciences Photo Contest for the second year in a row. Only five students worldwide receive the ...
Princeton, NJ--Are those reindeer bells we hear in the distance? Maybe, but right here in Palmer Square this weekend we are hearing a wide variety of joyful holiday sounds accompanying the incredible light show right on the Nassau Inn’s front lawn. The Princeton holiday season kicks off in earnest ...
ROXBURY, NJ - The Roxbury Fire Department is once again bringing Christmas cheer to the township: Its volunteers will be driving Santa around on fire trucks as the firefighters visit neighborhoods throughout Roxbury.“This annual tradition is one of the most cherished parts of our year, and we ...
MERCER COUNTY, NJ - The Mercer County Library System 2025-26 Winter Reading Program will run this year from December 15, 2025 through January 24, 2026. Participants can once again keep track of their winter reading progress with the MCL’s Winter Reading BINGO sheet. After completing some of the ...
GLEN GARDNER, NJ - Six Voorhees High School Concert Band students were selected to perform in the TCNJ Honors Music Festival on Sunday, November 23, 2025, held in the Kendall Main Stage Theater at The College of New Jersey. The festival brought together talented high school musicians from more than ...
BLOOMFIELD, NJ--Bloomfield’s holiday spirit will shine bright on Thursday, December 4th at 7PM, as Hot Bagels Abroad welcomes the community to its Annual Christmas Tree Lighting at 1129 Broad Street. This cherished tradition brings neighbors together for an evening of music, desserts, coffee, hot ...
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ — For most teenagers, the school day ends with homework, club meetings, or after-school activities. But for rising EBHS sophomore Vinya Chhabra, an ordinary day often ends behind a microphone, a guitar or a drum set. What began as a childhood hobby in her hometown has grown into ...
RIDGEWOOD, NJ - The Ridgewood Chamber of Commerce has partnered with the Village of Ridgewood to host Downtown for the Holidays on Friday, Dec. 5. From 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., the event will feature touch-a-truck, trackless train, dancers, live music, photo booth, and other fun festive activities.
Basking Ridge, NJ — Get into the holiday spirit with the seasonal Holiday Boutique, set for Sunday, November 30, 2025, from 12:00 to 5:00 p.m. at the Farmstead Arts Center (450 King George Road) in Basking Ridge.The boutique will showcase handmade gifts, original artwork, and unique finds from ...
KENILWORTH, NJ - If trivia is one of your hobbies, check out these interesting facts that celebrate one of America’s most beloved holidays and impress your guests.Sarah Josepha Hale, author of the famous nursery rhyme “Mary Had a Little Lamb” is the woman responsible for campaigning for the ...
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ — The traditional Thanksgiving Eve spirit carried right through to Wednesday night at Bellis Field, Maloney Stadium, as the Phillipsburg Stateliner community converged for their annual pep rally on November 26, 2025.Despite a chilly night, biting winds, and rain threatening to ...
PARAMUS, NJ — December will bring a handful of events catered to Paramus adults.The Paramus Public Library will host Novels at Night at Bonefish Grill on Dec. 4.Thursday, Dec. 4: Novels at Night at Bonefish Grill — The Lion Women of Tehran by Marjan Kamali (7:30-8:30 p.m.)Copies of the book are ...
PARAMUS, NJ — December will bring a handful of events catered to Paramus adults.The Paramus Public Library will host The Game Table Drop In on Wednesdays.Wednesday, Dec. 3, 10, 17: The Game Table Drop In (11 a.m. to 12:45 p.m.)Description: Come together in a relaxed, friendly atmosphere to enjoy ...
EAST ORANGE, NJ - The City of East Orange invites residents to its 2025 rendition of its annual Holiday Tree Lighting Event at City Hall. The event will be on December 2 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Several family activities will be available, including holiday music, photos with Santa and the Grinch, Toy ...
DOYLESTOWN, PA—The Mercer Museum, the Michener Art Museum and the Doylestown branch of the Bucks County Free Library are hosting a joint holiday celebration on Tuesday night that will feature live music, activities for kids and a visit from Santa.On Dec. 2, the Mercer Museum will host its annual ...
BORDENTOWN CITY, NJ — An upcoming art show 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 from 11AM to 4PM at Old ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
FLEMINGTON, NJ - Hunterdon Central students put on a performance of “Arsenic and Old Lace” Nov. 21 and Nov. 22 at the school.Performers over the three performances were Megan Wash, Piper Berkowitz, Zander Adagba, Aiden Goodman, Kieran Gohil, Logan Mausert, Caleigh Cullaton, Leah-Faith Rosa, Kaitlyn ...
NEW PROVIDENCE, NJ - New Providence Memorial Library has been selected as one of 40 libraries nationwide to participate in the Yiddish Book Center’s Public Libraries Program on the theme “Between Two Worlds: Exploring Jewish Culture and Religion through Yiddish Literature.”Through this selective ...
MILLBURN/SHORT HILLS, NJ - The production of Disney’s Frozen begins performances this Wednesday, November 26 ahead of a Sunday, November 30 opening night at Paper Mill Playhouse (22 Brookside Drive, Millburn, NJ). Due to popular demand, Paper Mill has extended performances through Sunday, January ...
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 ...
SUMMIT, NJ – Alto saxophonist Luka Milinkovic, a member of this year's New Jersey All-State Jazz Ensemble, will lead a quartet of Summit High School student musicians as the Rising Stars Opening Act at the Sunday, December 7, Jersey Jazz LIVE! concert presented by the New Jersey Jazz Society at the ...
RED BANK, NJ: The day after Thanksgiving marks one of Red Bank’s most cherished traditions: the annual TownLighting celebration with Holiday Express.On Friday, November 28, Broad Street will come alive with music, lights, and the spirit of giving as Holiday Express takes the stage to kick off the ...
NUTLEY, NJ - Thanksgiving Eve is always special at the Oakley in Nutley, and this year it's a little more special - it's bartender Adam's birthday! As part of his birthday celebration, Adam selected the music guests for the evening. The Harrisons will be performing live Wednesday night. So head ...
ORLANDO, FL - Princess Tiana said, “The only way to get what you want in this world is through hard work.” Well, that is exactly what South Plainfield native Faith Dodge has been doing since she first caught the theater bug at age seven. Today, the Bishop Ahr alumnus is performing as the principal ...
ELIZABETH, NJ - The Thomas Jefferson Arts Academy Liberty Players invites residents to its performance of ‘It’s A Wonderful Life,’ adapted by Joe Landry. The play follows the idealistic character of George Bailey and the events that encompass his life one Christmas Eve. Two showtimes are available ...