Arts & Entertainment

May 27, 2025

NEPTUNE TOWNSHIP - At last Wednesday's (5/21) Basie Awards, Neptune Township student Kaeleigh MacLennan and other talented Neptune students won prestigious Basie Awards.The Basie Awards, held at Red Bank's historic Count Basie Theater, recognized Monmouth County students in theater arts.  The ...

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VERONA, NJ - The Taylor Swift Experience is coming to the Verona Pool. Almost Eras: The Taylor Swift Experience will be making its way to the Verona Community Pool on Friday, May 30. Doors will open at 6 p.m. The event is $20 per person and open to all Verona residents. The pool complex and snack ...

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NUTLEY, NJ - Nutley celebrated the lives of those who made the ultimate sacrifice for their country on Memorial Day with a parade under sunny skies. Participants in the parade included the Township of Nutley Board of Commissioners, local veterans groups, the Nutley Raiders Marching Band, Nutley ...

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SPOTSWOOD, NJ - Most people consider Memorial Day weekend to be the unofficial start of summer along the Jersey Shore. Yes, it is that, but more importantly, Memorial Day marks the passing of members of the armed forces who died during service. Originally, the holiday was called Decoration Day and ...

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OLEAN, NY — Five and Dime, which plays classic rock, will open the city’s weekly summer concert series in Lincoln Park on Thursday.Concerts in the series will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Almost all will be on Thursdays. The one exception to the weekly Thursday schedule will be on Wednesday, June ...

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We are excited to share the cast of this year’s Rainbow Revue!  Performing this year, we have: Asuka KimuraRegan WingenfeldIsabella GustosoLoretta CarlenGrace Albert And our event will be hosted by none other than Harmonica Sunbeam!  Join us Sunday, June 1, at 5 pm to watch these incredible ...

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UNION, NJ – It was a picture-perfect Monday morning when hundreds turned out for Union’s Veterans Alliance Memorial Day Parade on Stuyvesant Avenue, led by its grand marshal, Bob Johnsen."Memorial Day serves as a powerful reminder of the values we hold dear – courage, sacrifice and duty," said ...

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KENILWORTH, NJ - Please see the list of events hosted by the Kenilworth Public Library for the week of May 27- May 30.Tuesday, May 27:LAP SIT (10:30m - 10:50am)Ages: 0 - 2 READ TO A DOG (4:00pm – 5:00pm) For early beginning readers and those who are learning to read. Young, reluctant, or struggling ...

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GLEN ROCK, NJ - Celebrate five decades of music with the Glen Rock Pops at the High School Auditorium on Sunday, June 8 at 3 p.m.Enjoy this free concert. Donations are welcome at the door, 600 Harristown Road.The musicians, under the baton of Maestro Anthony LaGruth, promise an afternoon of joy, ...

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KENILWORTH, NJ – On Sunday, May 18, the annual Street Fair and Car Show sponsored by the Borough of Kenilworth was held on the Boulevard.It was another fun-filled day that included a wide variety of food vendors, quality exhibitors, a special crafter’s section, carnival games, rides, live music, ...

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COCONUT CREEK – Coconut Creek residents can rev up their engines at the Hot Rods and Hot Dogs event, Saturday, June 28, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Coconut Creek Community Center, at 1100 Lyons Road.The free, family-friendly event will feature a classic car show, live entertainment, and food ...

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SUMMIT, NJ – Tucked beneath the Central Presbyterian Church in downtown Summit, HomeTowne Television — HTTV, the city’s local cable access station — is undergoing a quiet but significant transformation. With a new station manager, upgraded technology, and a fresh vision, the station aims to become ...

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RANDOLPH, NJ - The Randolph High School Wind Ensemble and the Randolph High School Symphonic Band, both led by Nick Fantazzi, director of bands, and Michael Lichtenfeld, associate director of bands, made beautiful music together with the Hanover Wind Symphony, now celebrating its landmark 40th ...

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RANDOLPH, NJ - The Randolph High School Wind Ensemble and the Randolph High School Symphonic Band, both led by Nick Fantazzi, director of bands, and Michael Lichtenfeld, associate director of bands, made beautiful music together with the Hanover Wind Symphony, now celebrating its landmark 40th ...

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 WARREN, NJ – The Watchung Hills Regional High School's Performing Arts Center was alive with music and emotion this week as the school’s Spring Choir Concert delivered an evening of powerful performances.SEE HEREUnder the direction of Angela Dilorio Bird, the spring choir concert showcased a wide ...

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 WARREN, NJ – The Watchung Hills Regional High School's Performing Arts Center was alive with music and emotion this week as the school’s Spring Choir Concert delivered an evening of powerful performances.SEE HEREUnder the direction of Angela Dilorio Bird, the spring choir concert showcased a wide ...

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Lights shining up on stage. A full house. A curtain opens, revealing the opening number. Many students in FMS have experienced this incredible event. Every year, there is a new and exciting show that FMS middle schoolers produce with the help of high school students, parents, and of course, our ...

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MILLBURN, NJ - The final production of Paper Mill’s 2024-2025 season, The Little Mermaid, begins performances on Thursday, May 29, ahead of a Sunday, June 1 opening night at Paper Mill Playhouse (22 Brookside Drive, Millburn, NJ), in a run continuing through Sunday, June 29. Directed and ...

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DOYLESTOWN, PA—Doylestown Borough will host the second and final show in its Concerts at the Commons series at Broad Commons Park on Thursday night.The free show will feature headliner Jarod Clemens & The Late Nights bringing their mix of “rock-and-blues.” Clemens is the son of E Street Band ...

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RAHWAY, NJ — Roosevelt Elementary School proudly showcased the musical talents of its students during its annual spring music concert, held on Thursday, May 8. The highly anticipated event brought together families, faculty, and community members for an inspiring evening filled with diverse and ...

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BELMAR, NJ – The Belmar Arts Center is inviting artists, nature enthusiasts, and creative minds to participate in its upcoming art exhibition, Botanical Reverie. This showcase aims to celebrate the exquisite beauty and endless inspiration found in the world of botanicals, exploring the captivating ...

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BLOOMFIELD, NJ-- Bloomfield held their annual Memorial Day Parade this morning. With the weather cooperating, crowds lined Broad Street to honor the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country.The parade kicked off at Broad & Warren Streets and marched south past the ...

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New Providence, NJ – On Monday, May 26 at 10 a.m., the annual Memorial Day parade marched along Springfield Avenue to honor the men and women who gave their lives to serve and protect the United States of America.“Take a moment and look around at where we live,” Mayor Al Morgan said. “We are so ...

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SUMMIT, NJ — The City of Summit will commemorate Juneteenth with a public celebration on Friday, June 20, from 4:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Village Green, located at 356 Broad Street.The event is organized as an afternoon of celebration, commemoration, and education, honoring emancipation and the ...

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WEST BOCA RATON, FL – A classic game with Italian roots now has a home at Burt Aaronson South County Regional Park in West Boca Raton, where two new bocce ball courts are officially open to the public.Unveiled during a ribbon-cutting ceremony earlier this month, the courts are located off Cypress ...

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Linden, NJ - This Week at the Library! Mon, 5/26 - the #lindenpubliclibrary is closed for Memorial DayTues, 5/27 - Chair Yoga @ 10 amTues, 5/27 - Afternoon Movie: The Apprentice @ 1 pmWed, 5/28 - Project Healthy Bones @ 10 amWed, 5/28 - Terrific Toddlers @ 10:30 amWed, 5/28 - Shuffleboard Showdown! ...

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GLEN ROCK, NJ - The four-day Family Fair is back at Wilde Memorial Park: June 11-14!This standing tradition at Wilde Park, on South Maple Avenue across from the Ambulance Corps building, is the kick-off for the summer season.Hours: Wednesday, June 11 - 5:30 to 10pmThursday, June 12 - 5:30 to ...

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HACKENSACK, NJ - Josephine Lee, an 11th grader at Bergen County Academies in Hackensack, is catching eyes on the global stage after winning Honorable Mention in the World of 8 Billion International Student Video Contest—a competition that drew thousands of entries from teens in 67 countries around ...

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FANWOOD, NJ – The Fanwood Performance Series concludes its spring season on Saturday, June 14, with an evening of folk and pop music featuring Pete Muller & The Kindred Souls and Hope Dunbar.Pete Muller & The Kindred Souls mix folk intimacy, classic pop charm, jazz sophistication and a ...

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CLARK, NJ — This Saturday, May 31, the classic rock cover band Two Fifths Crazy is performing at Oh' Brian's on the Green, located at 1300 Raritan Rd. in Clark, at 7:30 p.m.J.P., Brooke, Bob, Gary, and Gerry are back, performing all your favorites from the 1970s to today!The band was last in town ...

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