Arts & Entertainment
By PAT SHARKEY
November 23, 2025
NEW JERSEY -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 encouragement of ...
WEST ORANGE, NJ – The West Orange Arts Council (WOAC) presents the “Three Artists, Three Visions” art exhibit, featuring the works of Kathleen Heron, Bismarck Treminio and Zitro on display through November 30, 2025. Kathleen Heron’s “Inner Mindscapes” is a 3D assemblage “thermostat” (see above).
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 ...
BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ - The Hilltop Players returned to the Kenneth Stiefel Theater this weekend with a lively and atmospheric production of The Hound of the Baskervilles, adapted for the stage by Jon Jory from Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s classic Sherlock Holmes novel. The show opened Thursday evening, ...
Chatham High School held its annual Fall Honors Recital on Monday, filling the CHS choir room with a lively, yet intimate atmosphere. Thirty-seven student musicians performed a wide range of solo and chamber repertoire, many accompanied by student and professional pianists. Among the performers ...
HELMETTA, NJ - This is Santa's busy time of year, but he always makes time to take his annual ride around the borough courtesy of the Helmetta Volunteer Fire Department. He will be making his rounds on Saturday, December 20, starting at 10 a.m. So, be sure to save the date and listen for those ...
SAYREVILLE, NJ — Sayreville War Memorial High School Theatre Society's production of “Puffs (Two Act For Young Wizards)” turned the Jon Bon Jovi Performing Arts Center into a school for magic on Friday, November 21. Directed by Kelsey Rivera-Wu, “Puffs” tells the story of a cohort of students at a ...
HANOVER TOWNSHIP, NJ - The Hanover Township Recreation Department is gearing up for a festive holiday season with two community celebrations scheduled for December: the annual Winter Wonderland and the popular Hanukkah Hoopla. Both events will take place at the Hanover Township Community Center, ...
SOMERVILLE, NJ - A record number of runners have signed up in advance for The 10th Annual Somerville Turkey Trot Thanksgiving morning.Jason, Kraska, race director, said 1.433 runners pre-registered online. With good weather in the forecast for Thanksgiving, he expects even more runners will sign up ...
SOMERVILLE, NJ - A record number of runners have signed up in advance for The 10th Annual Somerville Turkey Trot Thanksgiving morning.Jason, Kraska, race director, said 1.433 runners pre-registered online. With good weather in the forecast for Thanksgiving, he expects even more runners will sign up ...
ROSELAND, NJ – The Great Gingerbread Man Hunt is underway in Roseland.Here’s how to play:12 Gingerbread Men are hiding in 12 local businesses and offices throughout Roseland.Visit around town and see if you can spot them.When you find a Gingerbread Man, take a photo with him.Email all of your ...
GLEN ROCK, NJ - Santa Paws will be stopping by the Glen Rock Dog Park on Saturday, Dec. 6, 2025 from 11 a.m. to 12 noon for his traditional visit. Free photo ops available for dogs and their humans!
EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ — Jonas Brothers, Olympic Gold Medalist Sydney McLaughlin, and NJ Devils Legend Martin Brodeur were among the Garden State legends inducted into the New Jersey Hall of Fame (NJHOF) at the 17th annual induction ceremony hosted by Danny DeVito on Friday, Nov. 21, 2025.The ...
EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ — Sayreville's own Dorothea Bongiovi, the founder and program director of JBJ Soul Kitchen, was among the Garden State legends inducted into The New Jersey Hall of Fame (NJHOF) at the 17th annual induction ceremony hosted by Danny DeVito on Friday, Nov. 21, 2025.The ceremony, ...
VERONA, NJ - The Township of Verona will be holding its annual Hanukkah celebration on December 16 at the Verona Community Center. The celebration is slated to take place at 6 p.m. The Township invites residents to a festive gathering filled with music, fun activities, delicious fried treats, and a ...
HACKENSACK, NJ — A Hackensack resident is taking her talents back to national television as she competes on Food Network’s newest holiday series. Sweet Empire: Winter Wars premiered Nov. 9.Tatiana Kovalenko, a two-time champion on Cooking Channel and Food Network programs, is one of 14 ...
UNION, NJ – A new photography exhibit opened Thursday evening at the Union Art Gallery, curated by Les Malamut.The exhibit, “Photography: Capturing Visual Epiphany,” features the work of nine local photographers:Barbara WirkusJoel SimpsonMaria PepeJoel EstradaMaria Savidis MarkatosGiftus ...
CHATHAM, NJ – More than 65 unique vendors/crafters will be gathering at the Chatham Middle School for the Holiday Market Arts and Craft Fair set for 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 29.Admission is free. The market will also include a chance to get a photo taken with Santa from 1 to 3 p.m.In ...
STAFFORD TOWNSHIP, NJ — Stafford Township Recreation is inviting the community to usher in the festive season with its annual Holiday Wonderland & Christmas Market. The event is scheduled to take place on Saturday, December 13, 2025, from 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM at Heritage Park in Manahawkin.The ...
BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ - Berkeley Heights is set to shine bright this holiday season with a full lineup of festive community events that bring neighbors together and celebrate the spirit of the season. Click here for details. The celebration begins on Saturday, December 6 with the annual Free Santa ...
PLAINFIELD, NJ — When people suggest that Plainfield Film Liaison Earle Holder is bringing movies and series to Plainfield, he is quick to correct them.“People sometimes say I'm bringing them, but no—they are coming,” said the Plainfield native. “I'm the conduit to guide them to what they want, but ...
HILLSBOROUGH, NJ - The Somerset Valley Players will present their adaptation of “The 24 Days Before Christmas” by Madeleine L'Engle at the Somerset Valley Playhouse with Opening Night Dec. 5.Performances continue through Dec. 21.There is a Dec. 4 preview for seniors only; curtain goes up at 8 p.m.
MORRIS COUNTY, NJ - From live theater and planetarium shows to farmers markets, concerts, and holiday food drives, there’s no shortage of ways to stay busy in and around our area this weekend. Whether you’re looking to support local families in need, catch a student performance of Little Women or ...
MORRIS COUNTY, NJ - From live theater and planetarium shows to farmers markets, concerts, and holiday food drives, there’s no shortage of ways to stay busy in and around our area this weekend. Whether you’re looking to support local families in need, catch a student performance of Little Women or ...
MORRIS COUNTY, NJ - From live theater and planetarium shows to farmers markets, concerts, and holiday food drives, there’s no shortage of ways to stay busy in and around our area this weekend. Whether you’re looking to support local families in need, catch a student performance of Little Women or ...
WARRINGTON, PA—The Shops at CB South will return to the Warrington high school on Sunday, Nov. 23, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. with 100-plus artists and makers.Handcrafted items for sale will include food items, artwork, pet supplies, clothing, jewelry and more. Live music will be on a stage from 11 ...
CLARK, NJ — Arthur L. Johnson (ALJ) High School's fall production of Henrik Ibsen’s play A Doll’s House is still running one more time, tonight, Friday, November 21, in the school auditorium. This classic play first premiered in 1879 and turned the theatrical world on its ear with its modern take ...
SOMERVILLE, NJ - A record number of runners have signed up in advance for The 10th Annual Somerville Turkey Trot Thanksgiving morning.Jason, Kraska, race director, said 1.433 runners pre-registered online. With good weather in the forecast for Thanksgiving, he expects even more runners will sign up ...
NUTLEY, NJ - We haven't even defrosted the Thanksgiving turkey yet, but Nutley is hard at working getting ready for the holiday season kick-off.Township workers were spotted earlier this week installing the tree for the annual tree lighting celebration in December. Workers also strung lights on the ...
MORRIS COUNTY, NJ - From live theater and planetarium shows to farmers markets, concerts, and holiday food drives, there’s no shortage of ways to stay busy in and around our area this weekend. Whether you’re looking to support local families in need, catch a student performance of Little Women or ...