Arts & Entertainment
By MELISSA BENNO
June 8, 2025
MONTVILLE, NJ – Montville Township Public Library is launching its 2025 Summer Reading Program with a kick off event, Saturday June 21 from 1 to 3 p.m.There will be an interactive magic show and ice cream.Click here to register.Kids ProgramHow to participate in the kids’ summer reading ...
MONMOUTH COUNTY – 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". The movie depicts Hart as a 40-year-old executive who is accidentally added to a group chat of ...
MONMOUTH COUNTY – 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". The movie depicts Hart as a 40-year-old executive who is accidentally added to a group chat of ...
WESTFIELD, NJ — Westfield Public Schools’ annual art show transformed the walls of Westfield High school on June 3 and 4, featuring more 2,500 works by students across the district. The gallery showcased art created throughout the year in mediums including drawing, painting, sculpture, digital ...
MONMOUTH COUNTY – 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". The movie depicts Hart as a 40-year-old executive who is accidentally added to a group chat of ...
WEST WINDSOR, N.J. — The Mercer County Cultural Festival was a huge hit. With so many vendors and food trucks coming, it was hard not to try a little bit of everything. Despite a soggy sky and off‑and‑on showers throughout the day, hundreds of residents showed up at Mercer County Park, proving that ...
Update: Due to inclement weather, the NJFO has announced that this concert will take place at Edison Intermediate School.WESTFIELD, NJ — The chance to immerse yourself in the golden age of musical empires while enjoying a unique concert-under-the-stars experience in Westfield is being offered ...
HUDSON COUNTY, NJ - Young poets, singers, and writers are being invited to perform at the Hudson County Youth Leadership Council’s youth open mic event on June 20.Set to take place from 2:00 p.m. until 3:30 p.m. the event will be held at the Creative Arts Center, 242 10th Street in Jersey City.The ...
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 ...
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ – Phillipsburg High School celebrated their Senior Banquet last night, June 7, 2025 transforming the vibrant SteelStacks campus in Bethlehem, PA, into a night of elegance, laughter, and lasting memories for the Stateliners.Senior Banquet King and Queen Memphis Compton and Aviana ...
BRIDGEWATER, NJ - A school year that featured the splendid sounds of concerts, both vocal and instrumental, at Bridgewater-Raritan High School was capped May 29.It was on that evening when the Bridgewater-Raritan High School bands presented their spring concert before an attentive and enjoyable ...
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.Summit Teen Identified in Fatal NJ Transit Train IncidentCelebrate the Memorable Moments: Share Your 2025 ...
ROBBINSVILLE, NJ - Robbinsville Community Park came alive on Saturday as an estimated 4,000 people gathered to celebrate township pride at the 44th Annual Robbinsville Community Festival. The all-day event ran from 2:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. and offered something for everyone—from kids’ activities to ...
HAMILTON, NJ – The Hamilton library’s weekly movie series continues this week with the screening of We Bought a Zoo, a heartwarming family drama starring Matt Damon and Scarlett Johansson. The film tells the story of a widowed journalist who leaves his job and relocated to the countryside with his ...
LIVINGSTON, NJ — From 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Sunday, June 8, the Rotary Club of Livingston and Livingston PBA Local #263 invite community members to enjoy the return of the Livingston Summerfest food truck and music festival at the Livingston Memorial Oval. Throughout the day, participants will enjoy ...
SOMERSET, NJ – Franklin Township will once again mark the nation’s birthday with a family-friendly evening of live music, local flavor, and a fireworks finale. The 2025 Franklin Independence Day Celebration & Fireworks event is set for Thursday, July 3 at 6 p.m. at the Franklin Township ...
WEST ORANGE, NJ – Once again, on Saturday, June 7, the Downtown Alliance organized a fun and entertaining West Orange Street Fair. Some of the big features included free admission to the Edison Museum, a Classic & Muscle Car Show, street performers, kids activities (bungee trampoline!), the ...
PORTVILLE, NY — The 2025 Music In The Park series will begin June 11 with a performance by OCTaves, the Olean Community Theatre Jazz Band.The concerts will run from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Pioneer Park, North Main Street at Maple Avenue.The series will continue through Sept. 10. The schedule ...
Bloomfield, NJ – ShopRite of Brookdale has announced a generous commitment of $10,000 as the Title Sponsor for the upcoming Tom Fleming Sunset Classic. The supermarket has been a long-standing supporter of this annual event for over 23 years, and their renewed sponsorship highlights a strong ...
ROXBURY, NJ - The weather didn't stop Roxbury residents from packing the Fairgrounds at Horseshoe Lake Park for the annual Beach Blast on Friday evening. While the event started with rainy and cloudy skies, the sun came out just in time to light up a warm and humid night of community fun and ...
OLEAN, NY — The city’s summer concert series will continue Wednesday, June 11, with a performance of bluegrass Americana by Miss Hoshi's Trio.Almost all other performances in the series will be on Thursdays. Exceptions are Friday, July 4, and Sunday, Aug. 24, in Lincoln Park and Saturdays, June 21, ...
SUMMIT, NJ — Summit High School’s production of The Prom earned top recognition at the 2025 Paper Mill Playhouse Rising Star Awards, taking home the award for Outstanding Overall Production of a Musical. The award, announced at a ceremony held Tuesday, June 3, marks the program’s fourth win in this ...
FAIR LAWN, NJ - Brine Chicken is hosting a meet and greet with minor league professional baseball team, the New Jersey Jackals, according to the restaurant's CEO and founder, Dan Mezzalingua.Event date: Monday, June 9, 2025Time: 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.Location: Brine Chicken - Fair Lawn Promenade, 3110 ...
Update: Due to inclement weather, the NJFO has announced that this concert will take place at Edison Intermediate School.WESTFIELD, NJ — The chance to immerse yourself in the golden age of musical empires while enjoying a unique concert-under-the-stars experience in Westfield is being offered ...
DOYLESTOWN, PA—A band focusing on music from the British Invasion of the 1960s will take to the stage in Doylestown’s Central Park on Wednesday night for the second show in the township’s 2025 Thompson Performing Arts Series at the C&N Amphitheater.The band, The British Invasion Years, will ...
Update: Due to inclement weather, the NJFO has announced that this concert will take place at Edison Intermediate School.WESTFIELD, NJ — The chance to immerse yourself in the golden age of musical empires while enjoying a unique concert-under-the-stars experience in Westfield is being offered ...
BASKING RIDGE, NJ - Garden State Watercolor Society (GSWS) presents its Seventh Annual “Small But Mighty" Exhibition at the Farmstead Arts Center, 450 King George Road, Basking Ridge from June 8 to July 20. This is a non-juried exhibition of small works. Regular hours for the galleryare: Wednesdays ...
HILLSIDE, NJ - Hillside High School will be featuring a showcase of the Lumi AI platform on Monday, June 9, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. The Lumi Showcase will highlight the use of the Lumi AI platform to create comic books and graphic novels. 21 Hillside Public School, Middle School Student ...
Don't miss this! #nomofomo ( no more fear of missing out ) Ally & The Lambs on Saturday, June 7th! Ally is back at The Oakley, with her loyal lambs. Come out and enjoy these talented young musicians!The music continues all month.Be part of the fun every Thursday for Karaoke night.Save the ...
ASBURY PARK, NJ — Enjoy a weekend of non-stop entertainment as AsburyFest kicked off this Friday, and runs through Sunday, across from Convention Hall in Bradley Park. This annual celebration brings together festival food favorites, local vendors, and a packed lineup of live music to deliver the ...