Arts & Entertainment
By MARK KRAJNAK
May 21, 2026
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 ...
Linden, NJ - The Linden Public Library is proud to sponsor an important lecture on An Introduction to Artificial Intelligence. The speaker will be Gladian Rivera, the founder and CEO of Obsidian Rising, LLC, in Rahway. The lecture will be held on Tuesday, June 23rd at 7:00 p.m. in the Columbia Bank ...
BOCA RATON, FL — When the Civil War ended, the nation set aside a day to remember those who fell in service, and that tradition continues in Boca Raton this year on Monday, but in a different light than in past years due to new chief executive and recent political turmoil in the city.The city plans ...
UNION, NJ - Union will kickoff the country’s 250th anniversary on July 4 with a Historic Bike Tour and Brunch.“We are thrilled to bring our community together for this special 250th anniversary event,” said Union Mayor Patricia Guerra-Frazier. “The Historic Bike Tour is a fantastic opportunity for ...
CARTERET, NJ — A Woodbridge High School songstress won a 2026 Central Jersey Marquee Award for her best actress performance in “Pippin,” while Carteret High School’s “Little Shop of Horrors” took top honors for best musical direction and best student orchestra.Students from Franklin High School ...
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ – The cast and crew of the Frozen were nominated for eight FREDDY© AWARDS . Tonight, the results are being broadcast from the State Theatre in Easton, PA. through WFMZ at 7:00 PM. Streaming of the event can be found here. Students from schools across Northampton, Lehigh, and Warren ...
JERSEY CITY, NJ - The Museum of Jersey City History is getting into the birthday spirit by hosting The Enduring Promise: The Declaration of Independence at 250, an immersive, interactive exhibition that celebrates the nation’s founding words.The exhibition, which will run through December 31, 2026, ...
Paint, perform, create & make new friends Middletown Arts CenterSummer Arts Camps!REGISTER TODAY!Doodle Dude CampsMiss Fish's Summer AdventuresPrincess Party CampsAfternoon ArtstravaganzaKidzArtMini Broadway Mash-UpLEARN MORE ABOUT THE MIDDLETOWN ARTS CENTER HERE.
Paint, perform, create & make new friends Middletown Arts CenterSummer Arts Camps!REGISTER TODAY!Doodle Dude CampsMiss Fish's Summer AdventuresPrincess Party CampsAfternoon ArtstravaganzaKidzArtMini Broadway Mash-UpLEARN MORE ABOUT THE MIDDLETOWN ARTS CENTER HERE.
Paint, perform, create & make new friends Middletown Arts CenterSummer Arts Camps!REGISTER TODAY!Doodle Dude CampsMiss Fish's Summer AdventuresPrincess Party CampsAfternoon ArtstravaganzaKidzArtMini Broadway Mash-UpLEARN MORE ABOUT THE MIDDLETOWN ARTS CENTER HERE.
MOUNT TABOR, NJ - The Mount Tabor Historical Society is inviting residents and history enthusiasts to a special presentation on “George Washington, New Jersey, and the Revolutionary War” featuring speaker Joel Farkas on Saturday, June 13 at 10 a.m.The event will take place at The Bethel, located on ...
WEST ORANGE, NJ - Edison Middle School’s Drama Club is brought the energy, music, and nostalgia of Disney’s High School Musical II Jr. to the stage this spring, delivering a lively production that celebrated both student talent and the school’s growing arts community.The musical marks another ...
ASBURY PARK, NJ – Families in Asbury Park will have another chance to enjoy a free night out together as the popular “Movies by the Sea” series continues with a screening of the animated hit “Elemental” on Friday, May 22 at The ShowRoom Cinema.The movie begins at 5 p.m. and admission is completely ...
MORRISTOWN, NJ - Opening June 19, 2026, Merrily We Roll Along offers audiences not only a powerful story of friendship, but a rich, nostalgic musical experience that echoes the golden age of Broadway. Drawing inspiration from the Great American Songbook, as well as the 1960s & 1970s, Stephen ...
Nutley Little Theatre announces auditions for A DOLL'S HOUSE PART 2, written by Lucas Hnath and directed by Wanda Maragni.About the show:Fifteen years after Nora Helmer slammed the door on her stifling domestic life, she is knocking at that same door, having returned with an urgent request for her ...
Editor's note: The concert scheduled for May 21, 2026, has been postponed due to rain.DOYLESTOWN, PA—The third show in Doylestown Borough’s 2026 spring concert series returns on Thursday, May 21, with two bands that celebrate traditional American music with contemporary influences.The Concerts at ...
WESTFIELD, NJ — When he’s not instructing students in town, Jay Ruggiero can be found jamming out behind the microphone.As the founder of Punk4Kids, the Westfield High School teacher can be found singing, playing guitar and rocking live performances with music designed to inspire young children to ...
NEW BRUNSWICK – Keith Jones II walked into the shuttered 100-year-old bank at 352 George Street and marveled at its 30-something-foot marble walls, vintage sconces and stained-glass ceiling.He immediately turned to Robert Weiss of Weiss Properties and uttered words he’ll never forget.“Keith said, ...
Morristown, NJ—Morristown High School Theatre’s productions of Les Misérables and Little Women are nominated for a combined 25 awards at Montclair State University’s Theatre Night Awards, also known as the Foxy Awards. Among those nominations are Outstanding Production of Foundational Musical ...
CHATHAM, NJ – The Chatham School District hosted its annual Art Show this week, showing off artwork from students across all grade levels and highlighting the creativity of students throughout the year. The event featured many different types of artwork, including sculptures, paintings, drawings, ...
NEWARK - In Downtown Newark, where longtime residents still remember the city’s nightlife pulsing into the early morning hours, a new venue is betting that culture, comedy and community can bring that energy roaring back.Inside a once-vacant storefront that formerly housed a Value Plus pharmacy, ...
BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ - The beloved annual Our Lady of Mount Carmel Feast & Fireworks will return on July 16th, continuing a cherished historic tradition that has brought together families, friends, neighbors, and visitors for generations.The Feast will feature delicious food, live ...
NEW PROVIDENCE, NJ — Celebrate Memorial Day with a special free concert at Faith Lutheran Church on Sunday, May 24th at 4:00 p.m.This concert will feature works by American composers, including a salute to the Armed Forces, marches by John Philip Sousa, and other works for choir. Singers from Faith ...
LONG BEACH ISLAND, NJ - Long Beach Island is preparing for its traditional surge of holiday travelers this Memorial Day weekend, with local businesses rolling out expanded offerings to mark the unofficial kickoff of the Jersey Shore’s summer tourism season.Among the centerpieces of this weekend's ...
ROSELLE PARK, NJ — Three Roselle Park students’ artwork will be displayed at an exhibit in Union County.The 2026 Union County Teen Arts Touring Exhibit will be on display from May 21 through July 2 and will start at the Springfield Public Library, before it moves around the county.Roselle Park High ...
CHATHAM, NJ – The annual Chatham Art Show was held at the Chatham Middle School on Monday and Tuesday, where over 200 artists from all district schools displayed their personal masterpieces. The entire gallery walk featured a wide range of impressive pieces, but one section that caught the ...
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ - East Brunswick School District kicked off its annual Spring Art Walk on Friday, May 15 at the township's Municipal Complex with a special opening celebration. Don't worry. Residents who didn't get a chance to go to the evening opening still have an opportunity to enjoy the ...
HACKENSACK, NJ — With warm weather rolling into Hackensack, community splash pads are ready to open!Splash pads are an area fitted with a non-slip surface or safety surface and various nozzles and features that can shower, spray, rain, mist and shoot streams of water to create an inviting place for ...
ELIZABETH, NJ — The Arts Touring Exhibit is now on display at the Springfield Public Library until July 2, and features works by Elizabeth student artists. The exhibit is free and open to the public.Elizabeth artists include:Dr. Orlando Edreira AcademySabrina Alvarado and Genesis Salas ParoElmora ...
Basking Ridge, NJ — Light Opera of New Jersey (LONJ) has announced auditions for its newly created LONJ Youth Ensemble, part of the organization’s expanded Youth in Arts initiative designed for aspiring young performers.The program is open to singers ages 13 to 20 with an interest in operetta and ...