Arts & Entertainment

August 11, 2025

FLORENCE, NJ — Three Burlington County towns — including Florence Township — have been deemed ready for the big and small screens through a New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) program.The New Jersey Motion Picture and Television Commission, part of the NJEDA, announced earlier this ...

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MOORESTOWN, NJ — Three Burlington County towns — including Moorestown — have been deemed ready for the big and small screens through a New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) program.The New Jersey Motion Picture and Television Commission, part of the NJEDA, announced earlier this month ...

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BRIDGEWATER, NJ - The Somerset County 4-H held its annual fair at North Branch Park Aug. 6 through Aug. 9, featuring dog shows, robotic car races, horses, trains and much more.Members of the 4-H showed off their projects, and the work they do with their animals, including sheep, alpacas, cows and ...

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BOCA RATON, FL — The Symphonia will begin its 21st season in November with seven performances running through April 2026.Led by conductor Alastair Willis, the season will feature a mix of new and returning performers, including organist Timothy Brumfield, conductor Jacomo Bairos, clarinetist and ...

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CALDWELL, NJ – Pack Attack Parties will be sponsoring a free community Trade Night event for youth trading card collectors on Thursday, Aug. 21 from 6 - 9 p.m. at Blue Rose in Caldwell. This event will give kids an opportunity to meet like-minded collectors, whether they like sports or Pokemon or ...

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MOUNT LAUREL, NJ — Several pieces of art created by seniors and teenagers from Mount Laurel are currently on display at exhibits at Historic Smithville Park in Eastampton.The Smithville Mansion Annex Art Gallery is hosting the Burlington County Senior Art Show and selections from the Burlington ...

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UNION, NJ - Residents get a chance to pick the next “Movies Under the Star” movie for Friday, September 5.Township officials are planning the September movie lineup and want to see what residents want to see.  The options are:DogmanLilo & StitchSonic 3 Click HERE to cast your vote. The Friday, ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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South Orange, NJ — The Pierro Gallery is proud to present Cumming of Age, an unforgettable 25-year retrospective chronicling the iconic Alan Cumming through the lens of acclaimed photographer Steve Vaccariello. Opening Night is Tuesday, August 26 | 6–9 PMThis powerful exhibition, on view from ...

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FAIR LAWN, NJ - A sold-out crowd attended the recent “Tavern Talks” program created by RevolutionNJ and coordinated by the Rev NJ Fair Lawn committee. The Historic Dutch House was the perfect site for learning about the Revolutionary War and sharing a pint.Six Revolutionary War re-enactors spoke ...

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Linden, NJ-This Week at Linden Public Library 8/11-8/16Mon, 8/11 - #minecraft Lost Egypt @ 1 pmTues, 8/12 - Chair Yoga @ 10 amTues, 8/12 - TEENS! Website Coding @ 2 pmTues, 8/12 - Movie: #charliechaplin The Gold Rush @ 7 pmWed, 8/13 - Project Healthy Bones @ 10 amWed, 8/13 - Terrific Toddlers! @ ...

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ASBURY PARK, NJ – The City of Asbury Park will keep the summer vibes rolling on Tuesday, August 12, with a free screening of Disney’s “Moana” at The Showroom Cinema, 707 Cookman Avenue. The film starts at 5:00 p.m., and yes — the popcorn is on the house. So is the drink. The “Movies by the Sea” ...

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The Paramus Public Library is looking for members to join its Korean Novel Book Club.The club, led by author and translator Crystal Lee, will meet on Wednesday, Aug. 12 to discuss Korean novels in the language. Participants must be 18 or older. Event Information:Time: 11:15 a.m. to 12:45 ...

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HOBOKEN, NJ — A new mural celebrating Hoboken’s iconic waterfront and artistic spirit now greets visitors inside City Hall.Last week Mayor Ravi S. Bhalla joined members of the Hoboken Arts Advisory Committee and local artist Jason Sagat for a ribbon-cutting ceremony unveiling Layers, a large-scale ...

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CLARK, NJ — There is a paint and sip event at the Clark Public Library this Tuesday, August 12, beginning at 7 p.m.The library writes, “Celebrate with us as we wrap up our Adult Summer Reading Program: Color Our World! Follow along with an online tutorial while we create an acrylic painting on ...

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STAFFORD - The Boatyard in Stafford Township was aglow with patriotic fervor during its recent Stars & Stripes Summer Celebration on Friday, August 8, 2025. The event, a vibrant tribute to American pride, drew a large crowd of families and community members for an evening of entertainment, live ...

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STAFFORD - The Boatyard in Stafford Township was aglow with patriotic fervor during its recent Stars & Stripes Summer Celebration on Friday, August 8, 2025. The event, a vibrant tribute to American pride, drew a large crowd of families and community members for an evening of entertainment, live ...

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KENILWORTH, NJ - Did you miss this past week's top stories? Catch up on what you missed in the links below. The top ten are posted by the page views of the week, according to Google Analytics.Kenilworth Bicyclist Killed in Crash on North Avenue in Westfield Monday; Driver ChargedPolice Identify ...

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HIGHTSTOWN, NJ – Rise is holding its 12th Annual Latino festival for a day-long celebration of music and culture with the community. The Latino Festival will be held on Saturday, August 16, between 1:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. at Hightstown High School, located at 25 Leshin Lane. Performances at the ...

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FLEMINGTON, NJ - County library resident cardholders can enjoy free access to dozens of cultural institutions across the region, thanks to the Hunterdon County Library’s Museum + Pass Program. The initiative, funded through donations by the Friends of the Hunterdon County Library, is designed to ...

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NEW JERSEY — The New Jersey Motion Picture and Television Commission (NJMPTVC) has designated 21 new “Film Ready” communities, part of a growing network of municipalities and counties prepared to host film and television productions. These newest designees join Rahway and 20 other certified “Film ...

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After 22 years in law enforcement, Nutley resident Matt Grossman decided it was time to pursue a long-held passion: acting and storytelling. The result is Beggarman, a crime film that premiered to a sold-out crowd at the Garden State Film Festival in March 2025 at the Cranford Theatre. Set against ...

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BOCA RATON, FL — The amps were cranked, the crowd was loud, and by the end of the night, two bands walked away as champions of Boca Raton’s 2025 Battle of the Bands at Mizner Park Amphitheater on Friday. Teen group JINX claimed the under 20 title, according to a social media announcement from ...

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CUBA, NY — The summer evening concert series on the lawn of Cuba-Rushford Central Elementary School, 15 Elm St., continues Monday with a performance of American Songbook and some samba by NY Standard Time.Concerts are scheduled for 6 to 7:30 p.m. on Mondays. The lineup for the summer series ...

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WOODBRIDGE, NJ  — The 2025 New Jersey Pakistan Day Parade & Festival is coming on Sunday, August 24th, from Woodbridge through Edison.The colorful parade customarily attracts scores of spectators from throughout New Jersey and New York. The parade is to begin at 3 pm on Oak Tree Road and will ...

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RIDGEWOOD, NJ - Music lovers are invited to enjoy the Pro Arte Chorale Summer Sing at the Unitarian Society of Ridgewood on Monday, Aug. 11. Beginning at 7:30 p.m., the group will perform The Coronation Anthems of George Frideric Handel, led by music director Bryan Zaros.Those interested in ...

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HAMILTON, NJ - Hamilton Township Public Library’s free “Movie of the Month” series continues through August with the screening of fantasy adventure film Inkheart this week.The film stars Brendan Fraser as Mo Folchart, a bookbinder with the magical ability to bring characters out of books and into ...

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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 ...

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Princeton, NJ – The Blair/Joline Courtyard at Mathey College on the Princeton University campus held a sizable crowd when I arrived for the August 7 Princeton University Art Museum's 16th annual barbeque (BBQ) and screening of the film "Moana." The Museum, under Director James Steward, is ...

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