Arts & Entertainment
By BUD BAKER
June 17, 2025
RED BANK, NJ: Elliott Landy will appear for a book signing at The Frosted Nug, Red Bank’s premier cannabis dispensary, located at 22 No. Bridge Ave. (next to Wawa and Windmill in the Crate’s Liquor Plaza, across from The Greek Spot).The event will take place this Saturday, June 21st between 12 noon ...
KENILWORTH, NJ - Please see the list of events hosted by the Kenilworth Public Library the week of June 17- June 21.THIS WEEK AT THE LIBRARY.… Tuesday, June 17 :PJ STORY TIME (6:30pm - 7:00pm)Children are welcome to attend wearing their pajamas and bring along a favorite stuffy.Ages: 3 & ...
ALLENDALE, NJ — Residents, staff, and guests at Allendale Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center, 85 Harreton Rd., were treated to an afternoon of sunshine, smiles, and timeless music as the beloved doo-wop band Forever Young brought their signature harmonies and high-energy performance to the ...
ALLENDALE, NJ — Residents, staff, and guests at Allendale Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center, 85 Harreton Rd., were treated to an afternoon of sunshine, smiles, and timeless music as the beloved doo-wop band Forever Young brought their signature harmonies and high-energy performance to the ...
FLORHAM PARK, NJ - There will be a free Family Fun Night at the Florham Park Community Pool on June 27th.Registration is required in advance via Community Pass.
CRANFORD, NJ – This summer, the Cranford Public Library invites readers of all ages to dive into books, unlock fun rewards, and connect with their community through its annual summer literacy program, Color Our World. Running from June 16 through August 18, the program is free and open to children, ...
ALLENDALE, NJ — Residents, staff, and guests at Allendale Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center, 85 Harreton Rd., were treated to an afternoon of sunshine, smiles, and timeless music as the beloved doo-wop band Forever Young brought their signature harmonies and high-energy performance to the ...
ROSELLE PARK, NJ - Residents of Roselle Park are invited to showcase their talents at Open Mic night at the Michael Mauri Gazebo Park. The Borough of Roselle Park says the stage is open to musicians, comedians, poets, and singers from across the borough. The event will take place on Wednesday, July ...
WAYNE, NJ – As he prepares to retire from his role as principal of James Fallon Elementary School, Ethan Maayan will be taking center stage in a very different way—behind a drum kit. Next Wednesday, June 25, Maayan and his band Steppin' Out will launch the Wayne Township Summer Concert Series with ...
Princeton, NJ – It’s not exactly fun-in-the-sun summer entertainment, but a production at McCarter’s Berlind Theater on Tuesday, June 17, offers a thought-provoking view of death row in America. “Count: Stories from America’s Death Row,” is an account of a single day on death row, as six men unpack ...
BELMAR, NJ — Monday nights in Belmar are anything but quiet this summer as HOLME, the legendary Jersey Shore band, returns to D’Jais for their weekly residency—bringing classic rock energy, seasoned musicianship, and a devoted fan base to the iconic bar.Tonight marked the official kickoff of ...
JERSEY CITY, NJ - The Bethune Center will host their 2nd Annual Jersey City Black Comic-Con on Saturday, June 21st. The event, in honor of Juneteenth, will take place from 11:00 a.m. until 7:00 p.m.According to an invitation, the event will serve as a platform for creatives of Color to display ...
RED BANK, NJ: Due to expected inclement weather, Wednesday evening’s free outdoor community concert with the New Jersey Symphony will now be held indoors at the Count Basie Center for the Arts. Doors open at 5:00 p.m., followed by a special performance from the Count Basie Center at 5:45 p.m. The ...
NEWARK - The Newark Museum of Art is presenting Risham Syed's exhibition “Destiny Fractured,” a body of work responding to the Newark Museum of Art's permanent collection, which aims to address colonialism, capitalism and climate change. Syed's exhibit is on view until March 7, 2027. Some of the ...
HANOVER TOWNSHIP, NJ - The Township of Hanover is once again offering free swimming for Seniors on Thursday nights during the summer at Bee Meadow Pool beginning on July 3rd.Their popular Water Aerobics program is also making a comeback on Tuesday mornings. There will be two sessions - one at ...
WEST ORANGE, NJ - The Second Annual West Orange Juneteenth Film Festival returns with a powerful lineup of films, panels and cultural celebrations under this year’s theme “Juneteenth Unlimited.” Curated by former Councilwoman Tammy Williams, who shared, “The festival honors the spirit of Juneteenth ...
DOYLESTOWN, PA—The sounds of classic soul and Motown will fill Doylestown’s Central Park on Wednesday night for the third show in the township’s 2025 Thompson Performing Arts Series at the C&N Amphitheater.The Sensational Soul Cruisers is an 11-member horn band that specializes in classic soul, ...
Morristown, NJ — Opening June 26, 2025, TULA TELFAIR: N A T U R E Does Not Locate Itself examines Tula Telfair’s work at the intersection of Realism and imagination, as well as art and the natural world. This large-scale exhibition is the first solo museum show of her work in the NYC-metro area in ...
CRANFORD, NJ - When Cranford High School French teacher Sean W. Bagan opened the box containing the proof copy of his debut novel, he set his phone to record. The video shows him carefully unboxing the book, pausing in awe before whispering, “That’s my book… Oh my goodness. It feels very ...
MOUNT KISCO, N.Y. - On Wednesday, June 18, the community is invited to join hosts Rob Adams, Dave Torromeo and Mark Jeffers of “The Clubhouse” for a special radio broadcast in support of a great cause. The show will help support the Hudson Valley Alzheimer’s Association, and will feature a silent ...
LONG BRANCH, NJ – Netflix is currently in the middle of filming in Long Branch through June 15, with actor and comedian Kevin Hart as the star.Hart is filming his new comedy movie, “72 Hours,” in Long Branch. The movie depicts Hart as a 40-year-old executive who is accidentally added to a group ...
Linden, NJ - This Week at Linden Public Library 6/16-6/21 Mon, 6/16 - When the Calvary Came to Call: A Juneteenth Presentation @ 4 pm *Tues, 6/17 - Chair Yoga @ 10 am, Movie: Better Man @ 1 pm, Trivia with Jeff @ 7 pmWed, 6/18 - Project Healthy Bones @ 10 am, Terrific Toddlers! @ 10:30 am, Adult ...
BRIDGEWATER, NJ - The Bridgewater-Raritan High School Theatre Company Class and THS Troupe #5154 presented “A Collection of One Act Plays” June 6.First, the Thespian Honor Society performed “Little Woman,” followed by the BRHS Theatre Company presenting “Brothers Grimm Spectaculathon.”Performing in ...
ALLENDALE, NJ — Residents, staff, and guests at Allendale Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center, 85 Harreton Rd., were treated to an afternoon of sunshine, smiles, and timeless music as the beloved doo-wop band Forever Young brought their signature harmonies and high-energy performance to the ...
MONTVILLE, NJ - William Mason Elementary School’s 4th and 5th grade students have capped off the school year with an enthusiastic music video. Choreographed to a recording of the 4th and 5th Grade Cougar Chorus’ spring concert rendition of “Can't Stop the Feeling," by Justin Timberlake, the video ...
Princeton, NJ – The opening night of the Princeton Festival's Giacomo Puccini opera "Tosca" on June 13 under the huge tent at Morven Museum and Garden was a memorable and spectacular event. Many in the capacity audience expressed the view that they expected perfection at a New York City ...
CHATHAM, NJ — Chatham High School’s auditorium was alive with inspiring stories last Tuesday during its highly anticipated TEDx Chatham event. The theme was “Reach,” and all the speeches centered around the idea of reaching out or reaching inward to self-reflect. The auditorium buzzed with energy ...
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.NJ Man Busted in Major Union County Drug Ring SweepKenilworth Readers Share Their 2025 Prom PhotosBrearley ...
Union County, NJ – A Union High School teen is among the Union County students selected to have their art displayed at the 2025 Teen Arts Touring Exhibit now on display at the Linden Public Library.Anaisa Rodriguez is one of 45 students whose work was selected for the annual two-day event ...
WESTFIELD, NJ — Audience members stood and cheered after experiencing some of the golden age of musical empires courtesy of the New Jersey Festival orchestra at Edison Intermediate School on Saturday night.The concert featuring music by Mozart, Kodály and Elgar was all about musical empires of the ...