Arts & Entertainment

May 19, 2025

Linden, NJ - This week at #lindenpubliclibrary May 19-May 24Mon, 5/19 - Children's Music Program with Tim Hoh @ 3 pm* Tues, 5/20 - Chair Yoga @ 10 amTues, 5/20 - Movie: #nosferatu @ 1 pmTues, 5/20 - #trivianight with Jeff! @ 7 pm*Wed, 5/21 - Project Healthy Bones @ 10 amWed, 5/21 - Terrific ...

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For the 25th year, Camden City Creative Arts High School dance students performed in their annual, end-of-the-year showcase, “Highlights: Herstory in Motion” on May 16, 2025. The 29 students  performed 16 pieces under the direction of dance teacher LaCeda Nelson in front of a cheering crowd of ...

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RAHWAY, NJ — American Theater Group (ATG), in partnership with the Union County Performing Arts Center (UCPAC), will present the premiere reading of Sharyn Rothstein’s new play The Willows as part of its free Play Reading Series on Tuesday, June 3, at 7 p.m. at Hamilton Stage in Rahway. The reading ...

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SPARTA, NJ – At the Sparta High School spring band concert, the student musicians, alumni, family, friends and colleagues bid farewell to band director Deborah Gianuzzi who is retiring at the end of this school year.  In addition to the musical program, Gianuzzi was honored with a New Jersey ...

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MONTVILLE, NJ - Forty-one students from Robert R. Lazar Middle School performed on Carnegie Hall’s iconic Perelman Stage. The concert was held on Sunday, April 13, 2025, in the historic Stern Auditorium. The Lazar Chamber Choir, an audition-based choral group of grade 7 and grade 8 students, was ...

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Carteret, NJ — The hottest ticket for Central New Jersey’s music-theater enthusiasts is the Marquee Awards, a gala event to open at 7:30 pm on Monday, May 19, at the URSB Carteret Performing Arts & Events Center.The Tony Award-style red-carpet event honors excellence in high school musical ...

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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 Public Schools Introduces Madelyn Pavelchak as David Brearley Middle School’s new Middle School ...

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BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ — While this year’s Mt. Carmel Festival may look a bit different, the cherished tradition lives on with a full day of community celebration planned for Wednesday, July 16.The festivities will kick off in the morning with the traditional Mt. Carmel parade, followed by a special ...

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CALDWELL, NJ – Fifteen-year-old Sanaya Mistry, a sophomore at Mount Saint Dominic Academy in Caldwell, recently earned international recognition by winning first place at the prestigious International Classical Music Competition. The young violinist performed on March 16 at New York City’s iconic ...

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MAHOPAC, N.Y—Mahopac High School senior Maya Rejman has achieved a rare distinction: a perfect score on the AP Art and Design portfolio exam.In addition to this national-level accomplishment, Rejman earned a Silver Key in the Scholastic Art & Writing Awards’ portfolio category—one of the top ...

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PARKLAND, FL- Colleen Bethancourt always knew she'd be a dancer. From the age of five when she first visited Disney World, Bethancourt was sure dance would be a significant part of her life. Today, she and Gee Bethancourt are the Co-Founders of Evolution X Performing Arts in the Riverstone Shoppes ...

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CARTERET, NJ — The hottest ticket for Central New Jersey’s music-theater enthusiasts is the Marquee Awards, a gala event to open at 7:30 pm on Monday, May 19th, at the URSB Carteret Performing Arts & Events Center.The ‘Tony Award-style’ red-carpet event honors excellence in high school musical ...

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WAYNE, NJ - Enjoy a photo essay of the 2025 Wayne Valley SDA with pictures just released by Brian Borchard        

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HAMILTON, NJ - What would happen if every time you touched a particular badge pinned on your jacket you were transported to a different universe? Tomorrowland, starring George Clooney, Britt Robertson, and Hugh Laurie explores this concept, through the lens of a world filled with huge robots and ...

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MELBOURNE, FL – A new mural is underway at IMAGE Studios, a business opening at 1520 Highland Ave. in the Eau Gallie Arts District (EGAD). Susie Kroll, owner of IMAGE Studios, is designing her new business as a space that will support entrepreneurs in the beauty industry, by giving them their own ...

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SOMERVILLE, NJ - Never one to shrink from a challenge, Mayor Brian Gallagher didn't hesitate when it came time Thursday night to confront a mechanical bull camped out in the middle of Division Street, daring everyone to climb on its back to be tossed around and around before inevitably sliding off ...

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SOMERVILLE, NJ - Never one to shrink from a challenge, Mayor Brian Gallagher didn't hesitate when it came time Thursday night to confront a mechanical bull camped out in the middle of Division Street, daring everyone to climb on its back to be tossed around and around before inevitably sliding off ...

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SOMERVILLE, NJ - Since its emergence as the center of festivals and entertainment in the downtown district, the Division Street pedestrian mall has seen its share of rock'n'roll and country/western bands, cultural and ethnic fairs, art shows, educational exhibits, family movies and food festivals, ...

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MAPLEWOOD, NJ – Maplewood’s Division of Arts and Culture took part in the second  edition of Garden State Art Weekend, a statewide celebration of art in New Jersey with “Earth & Water," a solo exhibition by Lambertville artist Lauren Rosenthal McManus. The exhibition, held at the 1978 Maplewood ...

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Princeton, NJ -- I squirmed in my seat. After the McCarter matinee of “Primary Trust,” an evocative drama and tour de force that left me eager to think about it, I found myself in a folding chair, listening to a season ticket pitch from the dramaturg, the person who chose the plays for the next ...

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SOMERVILLE, NJ - Since its emergence as the center of festivals and entertainment in the downtown district, the Division Street pedestrian mall has seen its share of rock'n'roll and country/western bands, cultural and ethnic fairs, art shows, educational exhibits, family movies and food festivals, ...

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SOMERVILLE, NJ - Since its emergence as the center of festivals and entertainment in the downtown district, the Division Street pedestrian mall has seen its share of rock'n'roll and country/western bands, cultural and ethnic fairs, art shows, educational exhibits, family movies and food festivals, ...

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CARTERET, NJ — The hottest ticket for Central New Jersey’s music-theater enthusiasts is the Marquee Awards, a gala event to open at 7:30 pm on Monday, May 19th, at the URSB Carteret Performing Arts & Events Center.The ‘Tony Award-style’ red-carpet event honors excellence in high school musical ...

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CARTERET, NJ — The hottest ticket for Central New Jersey’s music-theater enthusiasts is the Marquee Awards, a gala event to open at 7:30 pm on Monday, May 19th, at the URSB Carteret Performing Arts & Events Center.The ‘Tony Award-style’ red-carpet event honors excellence in high school musical ...

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CARTERET, NJ — The hottest ticket for Central New Jersey’s music-theater enthusiasts is the Marquee Awards, a gala event to open at 7:30 pm on Monday, May 19th, at the URSB Carteret Performing Arts & Events Center.The ‘Tony Award-style’ red-carpet event honors excellence in high school musical ...

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CLINTON TOWN, NJ - The Hunterdon Art Museum (HAM) will host a festive Block Party and Opening Reception on Sunday, May 18, from 2 to 5 PM, celebrating the debut of two new exhibitions. This free event welcomes the public to enjoy an afternoon filled with art, music, food, and culture.New ...

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BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ — While this year’s Mt. Carmel Festival may look a bit different, the cherished tradition lives on with a full day of community celebration planned for Wednesday, July 16.The festivities will kick off in the morning with the traditional Mt. Carmel parade, followed by a special ...

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FAIR LAWN, NJ - It's pool season! Plan your summer and sign up now!Memorial Pool and the Spray Park will officially open on Wednesday, June 25 at 11:00 a.m. The pool’s final day is Labor Day, Monday, September 1. Memberships are available to FAIR LAWN RESIDENTS ONLY. Proper identification is ...

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CORAL SPRINGS, FL – A new art installation may soon be coming to Pride Promoters Park, at 4391 Riverside Drive. The City Commission is expected to review a proposal on May 21 to install Wild Connections, a bronze sculpture by globally acclaimed artists Gillie and Marc.Approved by the city’s Public ...

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ROSELLE, NJ — The Borough of Roselle has announced the Roselle House Music Festival is returning to Warinanco Park on July 12.It's the 10th year of the event, which is hosted by MC Ras Anthony.DJ Chill X, DJ Qua, DJ Jihad Muhammad, DJ Kevin Hedge, DJ Mark Francis and DJ Yuko will be ...

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