Arts & Entertainment
By DAWN MILLER
August 12, 2025
MILLTOWN, NJ - What's Milloween? Well, that's exactly what many parade-goers at the 100th anniversary Milltown Fourth of July Parade were wondering when a group of people dressed in costume behind two women holding a Milloween banner wanted to know. The group was followed by a hearse of all things.
ASBURY PARK, NJ – The legendary Stone Pony and its warm-weather sibling, the Stone Pony Summer Stage, are gearing up for a late-summer run that promises to keep the Jersey Shore buzzing well into the fall. Known for launching legends like Bruce Springsteen and Jon Bon Jovi, the venue is once again ...
BELMAR, NJ – The Belmar Arts Center lit up with live music on Saturday night, August 9, as the Winners Showcasebrought the energy of the center’s inaugural Youth Battle of the Bands back to the stage. Headlining the evening was Etc., the band that took top honors in June’s competition, joined by ...
MILLTOWN, NJ - What's Milloween? Well, that's exactly what many parade-goers at the 100th anniversary Milltown Fourth of July Parade were wondering when a group of people dressed in costume behind two women holding a Milloween banner wanted to know. The group was followed by a hearse of all things.
MILLTOWN, NJ - What's Milloween? Well, that's exactly what many parade-goers at the 100th anniversary Milltown Fourth of July Parade were wondering when a group of people dressed in costume behind two women holding a Milloween banner wanted to know. The group was followed by a hearse of all things.
HOBOKEN, NJ — The City of Hoboken has released the design for the 7th & Jackson Community Mural, a 2,025-square-foot public art project honoring the people, culture, and history of the city’s west side.Mayor Ravi S. Bhalla joined the City’s Division of Cultural Affairs on Tuesday to announce ...
SUMMIT, NJ – A new chapter for the arts in Summit has begun as Nimbus Dance, New Jersey’s celebrated contemporary dance company and school, opens its doors in Downtown Summit. Taking over the historic 8,800-square-foot studio that was formerly the home of the New Jersey Dance Theatre Ensemble ...
ROSELLE, NJ - Union County invites residents to its Family Fun and Flix night at Warinanco Park on Tuesday, featuring Kung Fu Panda 4. The event is free for residents of all ages. Entertainment options are available and start at 7:30 p.m. for kids. The movie will be shown at dusk. Residents are ...
COCONUT CREEK, FL – Art lovers will soon have a new reason to visit the Promenade at Coconut Creek. Opening next month, the outdoor retail complex will include 33 Contemporary Gallery, a pop-up art space founded by award-winning artist and international curator Sergio Gomez.The gallery will feature ...
MOUNT LAUREL, NJ — Looking for a way to beat the heat with your family this week? Join the Mount Laurel Library for a movie-filled afternoon. Join the Library on Thursday, August 14 at 1PM in the Craft Room for an open-door screening of the 2018 Disney film A Wrinkle In Time. A Wrinkle In Time is ...
LAKE COMO, NJ – Circle of Friends Café is offering music fans a rare chance to win two platinum-level passes to this year’s sold-out Sea.Hear.Now Festival in Asbury Park, taking place September 13 and 14.The raffle, open to the public, features two 2-day premium tickets to the popular beachfront ...
EASTAMPTON, NJ – There’s still time to view some of the amazing artwork created by talented Burlington County seniors and teens.The Smithville Mansion Annex Art Gallery is hosting the Burlington County Senior Art Show and selections from the Burlington County Teen Arts Festival until September 6.
FLEMINGTON, NJ - Flemington held its first food truck festival Aug. 9 at the Shoppes of Flemington, on Reaville Avenue.The festival featured a number of vendors, including Al Fresco's, Corn Hub, Cas' Pierogi & Kielbasa, Cousins Maine Lobster, Endless Empanadas, Humdoo Ice Cream, The Kombucha ...
KENILWORTH, NJ - Please see the list of events hosted by the Kenilworth Public Library the week of August 12 - August 15.THIS WEEK AT THE LIBRARY.... Tuesday, August 12:LAP SIT (10:30m - 10:50am)Ages: 0 - 2 SPECIAL EVENT STORY TIME (6:30pm - 7:00pm)Ages: 3 - 8Meet children's author Claudia Colonna ...
MORRISTOWN, NJ — Entering its sixth year, the popular Back Deck concert series returns with a robust season of performances featuring a lively mix of outstanding talents in jazz, classical, and genres in-between. Under the direction of Producer Gregory Burrus, the 2025 season promises a dynamic ...
MILLTOWN, NJ - Love kitties? Then don't miss the Milltown Public Library's Lucky Cat Bingo on Saturday, August 16, from 11 a.m. until noon. There will be feline-themed prizes, light refreshments and paw-some fun for cat and bingo lovers of all ages, but what really makes this a purr-fect Saturday ...
Princeton, NJ – It’s a good week for kids. We’ve got an artist and creative “maker” who is leading workshops for rising sixth through ninth-graders at the Princeton Public Library. And we have outdoor classes for young dancers and their caregivers in the courtyard at the Princeton Shopping ...
WHIPPANY, NJ - The Whippanong Library is hosting Garden Storytime on August 12th at the Stoney Brook community garden. Miss Laurel will read a story and then everyone will explore the garden and do some activities.Please rsvp on the library's website: https://www.whippanong.org/events-calendar/
ROXBURY, NJ — The Roxbury Arts Alliance (RAA) is inviting photographers of all skill levels to take part in an upcoming black-and-white photography show titled Contrast.Frank MayCurated by artist and gallerist Frank May, the exhibition will run from Sept. 1 through Nov. 30 at the Citizens Bank ...
BARNEGAT – The Barnegat High School Marching Bengals hosted a special leadership workshop recently featuring renowned music educator and clinician, Dr. Matthew Arau. The event brought together student musicians from multiple schools to develop skills ahead of the upcoming marching band ...
BARNEGAT – The Barnegat community is preparing for an evening of fun, food, and engagement as it hosts its annual Family Night Out tomorrow, Tuesday, August 12. The event is scheduled to run from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. on the grounds of Barnegat High School.Designed to bring residents and local law ...
SOUTH BRUNSWICK, NJ - A wide range of classic and vintage antiques, from dinnerware and cookie jars to Judaica art and Native American crafts will be sold by Bodnar's Auctions in an online sale Thursday, Aug. 14 beginning at 11 a.m.Pre-Bidding is going on now at www.bodnarsauction.com.In=person ...
SOUTH BRUNSWICK, NJ - A wide range of classic and vintage antiques, from dinnerware and cookie jars to Judaica art and Native American crafts will be sold by Bodnar's Auctions in an online sale Thursday, Aug. 14 beginning at 11 a.m.Pre-Bidding is going on now at www.bodnarsauction.com.In=person ...
CEDAR GROVE, NJ - The Cedar Grove Pool is hosting its fourth Residents’ Day of the summer on Friday. Resident Days are open to all Cedar Grove residents with proof of residency. All children 17 and under must be accompanied by an adult. Visitors are not permitted to bring guests from other towns.
SOUTH BRUNSWICK, NJ - The 50th annual New Jersey Folk Festival will be held at Davidson's Mill Pond Road in South Brunswick Township on Saturday, August 23, from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM. This event is free and open to the public.“This annual event brings together performers, artists, communities, ...
EAST ORANGE, NJ - Movies in the Park is returning to Elmwood Park on Tuesday, with a showing of Sneaks. Elmwood Park is located at 33 Elmwood Ave. Starting at 6 p.m., residents of all ages can enjoy a variety of live entertainment options, including open swim, bouncy houses, face painting, a video ...
PATERSON, NJ - The Paterson Fire Association will host a Puerto Rican Festival on Saturday, Aug. 16, from 3 p.m. to 10 p.m. featuring live music, food, drinks, and local vendors.The event will take place in the parking lot of the PFA Hall, located at 226 Walnut St., and is set to run throughout the ...
BOCA RATON, FL - Florida has a long and inspiring history with the space program – from Apollo 11 launching from Kennedy Space Center to SpaceX launches to the University of Central Florida’s Florida Space Institute, where research was done on everything from radio astronomy to climate and space ...
COLONIE – Early this month, Confetti Stage, Inc. presented William Shakespeare’s Long Lost First Play (Abridged), written by playwrights, Reed Martin and Austin Tichenor, inside the Shaker Meeting House located on the historic grounds of the Shaker Historical Society in Colonie. The play, directed ...
SOUTH BRUNSWICK, NJ - Pickleball Kingdom, an indoor pickleball facility, is planning to open in South Brunswick Township, according to a press release. The company has not announced where or when the facility will open. Information will be announced on their website. "We're excited to continue ...