Arts & Entertainment
By E. SCOTT WINGERTER
May 26, 2025
RED BANK, NJ: The heart of downtown Red Bank has transformed once again into a vibrant pedestrian plaza,Throughout the summer, Broad Street between White Street and Front Street will be closed to traffic, inviting locals and visitors to dine outdoors, browse shops, and enjoy live entertainment ...
UNION, NJ – An Open House event, commemorating the 245th anniversary of Hannah Caldwell’s death during the American Revolution, will be held at the Caldwell Parsonage on Sunday, June 8.Hosted by the Union Township Historical Society, the commemoration will allow visitors to: --make their own ...
SPARTA, NJ - The cafeteria was transformed for the Sparta High School Dance Club’s first Mother Daughter dance on the morning of Saturday, May 17. “A dance club has been talked about for years,” advisor Katy Szatkiewicz said. But it was freshman Cassandra “Cassie” Ailara that helped to make it ...
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.Former Kenilworth Chief of Police Receives Distinguished Achievement AwardKenilworth's Harding Elementary ...
SOMERS, N.Y. - This weekend, Somers will celebrate The Elephant Hotel’s 200th birthday in style.The beloved local landmark will host a bicentennial celebration organized by the Somers Historical Society on Saturday, May 31, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.The day will begin with an opening ceremony on the ...
CHATHAM, NJ – Challen Nassif sang at Carnegie Hall and the White House, and Hamilton creator Lin-Manuel Miranda has seen her perform in a summer camp production.The Chatham High senior has spent four years entertaining audiences at CHS and beyond. To say that Nassif is willing to sing or perform ...
NUTLEY, NJ - Following a major renovation project, Nutley' Memorial Park honors the sacrifice and service of those who served their country.The Township of Nutley banner program now extends into the park system with banners on the lamps in Memorial Park.Established following World War I, Memorial ...
WAYNE, NJ – The 4th annual Zooming Thru Music and Tri-M Honors Society concert to benefit Foundabilities – an organization that “provides individuals with disabilities a safe, secure and supportive environment that will promote a sense of self-worth and acceptance in the local community” – will be ...
BOCA RATON, FL – A child’s dream -- and a family’s mission -- came to life last week with the grand opening of a new all-inclusive playground at Patch Reef Park in Boca Raton. Inspired by Jordan Ogman, a local boy with special needs, the redesigned space was created after the Ogman family urged ...
NEWTON, NJ—The crowning of the 2025 Town of Newton royalty will be held on Saturday, June 7 at 10:30 a.m. at the Town of Newton Municipal building. Applications must be received by the Newton Recreation Department by noon on May 30.Miss NewtonApplicants for Miss Newton must be between 17 and ...
HAMILTON, NJ - Are you moved by true stories of courage, resilience, and sacrifice in the face of impossible odds?This week at the Hamilton Township Public Library, film lovers can experience Hacksaw Ridge, a gripping war drama that tells the extraordinary true story of Desmond Doss, a World War II ...
CRANFORD, NJ — The 2025 New Jersey Independent Film Festival is back from June 4–7 — and this year, it’s more than a celebration of bold, inclusive cinema. Following the unexpected ceiling collapse that shuttered its longtime home, the Cranford Theater, this year’s festival kicks off with a ...
WEST ORANGE, NJ – Megan Brill, Executive Director of the Downtown Alliance, gave the town council and residents an update on the imminent Downtown Street Fair and more. She shared a QR code (see above), so people can access the website because the alliance needs volunteers.The street fair is ...
PLAINFIELD, NJ — Downtown Plainfield has announced the return of its Pop-Up Concert Series, running from June 12 through August 28, 2025. Presented by the Downtown Plainfield Special Improvement District, the series offers free outdoor concerts every Thursday evening, offering an eclectic mix of ...
MILLBURN, NJ – On Tuesday, May 20, Millburn's Arts Advisory Committee (AAC) held its annual Art Scholarship Award reception. Patron of the Arts powerhouse and Chair of the AAC, Laraine Barach, explained that the AAC spends a year organizing this big event, which celebrates talented Millburn High ...
(Morristown) --- MPAC is excited to announce its 2025 Summer free concert lineup. Events will take place outdoors at Vail Mansion Plaza, adjacent to MPAC, and Pioneer Park, by 1776 on the Green. This year’s outdoor events will feature music ranging from salsa to country line dancing to ...
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ - The Murder Mystery Disco Ball isNEXT WEEK!1970’s DISCO sets the scene in this interactive case of whodunit! Come to our annual fundraiser event to continue the support of arts and culture at the East Brunswick Community Arts Center!Get your tickets TODAY! Hosted by the East ...
NEWTON, NJ – The Newton Memorial Day parade will step off at 10 a.m. and process along Spring Street to Moran Street. A remembrance ceremony will be held following the parade at Memory Park.Other nearby Memorial Day celebrationsHopatcong Memorial Day parade and ceremony will be held on Saturday, ...
RAHWAY, NJ — Grover Cleveland Elementary School is delighted to announce that two of its talented students, Jackson Suarez-Avelar and Lia Cornejo Arias, have received prestigious awards at the annual Union County Dental Contest for their outstanding artwork. Their creative contributions highlighted ...
BOONTON, NJ — Young gymnasts from Morris County made their mark on the national stage this month, earning medals and top finishes at two of the most prestigious competitions in youth gymnastics.Athletes from North Stars Gymnastics Academy, based in Boonton, competed at the 2025 USAG Women’s ...
PARSIPPANY, NJ - The Parsippany Police have issued a road closure alert in advance of Monday's Memorial Day Parade. See the notice below:On Monday, May 26th, the Township of Parsippany-Troy Hills will be holding its Annual Memorial Day Parade. This year it will be taking place on Littleton Road, ...
CLARK, NJ — If you missed the May 21st spring concert at Hehnly Elementary School, do not beat yourself up too badly. There are still three concerts upcoming as the 2024-2025 school year winds down in the Clark Public Schools.The three remaining concerts are:Tuesday, May 27: Arthur L. Johnson (ALJ) ...
BOCA RATON, FL — Mizner Park, the city’s premier downtown destination for upscale, open-air shopping, dining, and entertainment designed in Boca’s trademark Mediterranean-style architecture, has been included in the USA’s Today 10BEST shopping centers contest, and is in the running to be voted best ...
RAHWAY, NJ — On Sunday, May 18, seven students from the Rahway High School Orchestra participated in the Central Jersey Music Educators Association (CJMEA) Honors Orchestra Festival. The students who performed were Charles Japeth Ello on violin, Jacmel PointDuJour and Micael Nieves on viola, Ryan ...
SCOTCH PLAINS/FANWOOD, NJ - Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School Students from the AV Club won the award for Best Comedy Film and Best Sound Design for their Film, “Screaming,” at the NJ High School Film Challenge at Jackson Liberty High School on May 16, 2025.The film challenge, which took place on ...
Bedminster, NJ - Summer Art Camps begin June 16 at The Center for Contemporary Art (“The Center”). Weekly camps are offered for children ages 5-15 in half-day or full-day sessions. Camps run through August 29.Summer Art Camps are led by professional, experienced, and creative teaching artists; ...
BASKING RIDGE, NJ - The historic Ross Farm in Basking Ridge came alive with the sound of jazz on Saturday as the Friends of Boudinot-Southard-Ross Estate hosted the first-ever Ross Farm Jazz Festival, a full day of performances by both student and professional musicians. “Our long-awaited maiden ...
SOMERVILLE, NJ — The Summer Stage outdoor music series sponsored by the Downtown Somerville Alliance opens with James Popik and Supernova on Friday night, May 23, followed by Mail Order Bride on Saturday night, May 24.The Summer Stage is erected each week on the Division Street pedestrian mall, and ...
RANDOLPH NJ- Center Grove Elementary was proud to present “Randolph, Long Ago” which was a historical play performed by all students in second grade. Created as an exploration of the second grade social studies curriculum unit on life in Randolph, the play takes audiences on a journey through the ...
RANDOLPH, NJ- Randolph Township Schools has been honored with the Best Communities for Music Education designation by The NAMM Foundation for its outstanding commitment to music education. Now in its 26th year, the Best Communities for Music Education designation is awarded to districts that ...