Arts & Entertainment
By TONY GALLOTTO
May 17, 2025
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 ...
BRIDGEWATER, NJ - May 16 was prom night for Bridgewater-Raritan High School seniors.Send your prom photos to thebreezenj@gmail.com!
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 ...
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 ...
BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ - The Berkeley Heights Public Library will be closed Wednesday, May 21 due to a Collection Move. There may be limited access to certain areas of the collection on Thursday, May 22 and Friday, May 23, but staff will be available to assist patrons in accessing materials.
HASBROUCK HEIGHTS, NJ - Lincoln School in Hasbrouck Heights recently celebrated Read Across America 2025. A full week of activities celebrating Literacy included Themed Dress Up Days, Student Council readings during our Morning Google Meets, visits from Community Leaders, a Reading Challenge and a ...
UNION, NJ - The Union Municipal Band, under the direction of Howard Toplansky will present a Spring Concert on Monday evening, May 19. This outdoor concert will be held at Rabkin Park, 1 Swanstrom Place East, at 7:30 p.m. Admission is free and open to the public. Donations are welcomed at the ...
MORRIS COUNTY, NJ - What to do this weekend? We've got you covered! Here are all the exciting events being planned in and around town this weekend! FRIDAY MAY 16Walk and Learn with The Seeing Eye; Seeing Eye 14 Maple Avenue in Morristown; 9am - 10:30amJamaican Food Truck at Glenbrook Brewery in ...
MORRIS COUNTY, NJ - What to do this weekend? We've got you covered! Here are all the exciting events being planned in and around town this weekend! FRIDAY MAY 16Walk and Learn with The Seeing Eye; Seeing Eye 14 Maple Avenue in Morristown; 9am - 10:30amJamaican Food Truck at Glenbrook Brewery in ...
MORRIS COUNTY, NJ - What to do this weekend? We've got you covered! Here are all the exciting events being planned in and around town this weekend! FRIDAY MAY 16Walk and Learn with The Seeing Eye; Seeing Eye 14 Maple Avenue in Morristown; 9am - 10:30amJamaican Food Truck at Glenbrook Brewery in ...
NUTLEY, NJ - Jazz Harmonicist Yvonnick Prene, who studied at Université Paris Sorbonne, returns to the Oakley in Nutley on Saturday May 17, starting at 7 p.m.Since opening, the Oakley Kitchen has become Nutley's destination for live entertainment. The Oakley has great food with delicious pizza, ...
MAPLEWOOD, NJ – Springfield Avenue Maplewood’s annual MayFest Street Fair returns to Springfield Avenue Maplewood on Sunday, May 18th from 11am to 5pmThe fair runs along Springfield Avenue in Maplewood NJ, from Indiana Street to Rutgers Street. This family-friendly event includes free activities ...
HIGHTSTOWN, NJ – Pick between three dates set for the annual Hightstown Historic Walking tours to learn more about the town's deep history through an educational walking tour. The Historic Hightstown Walking Tours will take place between 6:30 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. on Thursday, May 22; Thursday, June ...
WARREN, NJ – Saturday marks one of the most anticipated days of the year for our local fishing enthusiasts: the Annual Fishing Derby, hosted by Warren Township Recreation! Whether the sun is shining or the clouds are threatening to open up, anglers of all ages are invited to join in the fun and ...
NEWARK - HOT 97 FM and the city have partnered to bring back Summer Jam’s Who’s Next Festival Stage this June, a kickoff to the “most iconic night in hip-hop” that will showcase Newark-based artists on the rise. The free Festival Stage will be held outdoors at Mulberry Commons Park, directly across ...
MILLBURN, NJ – Mark S. Hoebee (Producing Artistic Director) and Michael Stotts (Executive Director) are pleased to present a private industry presentation of the Richard Rodgers Award-winning musical Perpetual Sunshine & the Ghost Girls on Monday, May 19. Featuring an original through-composed ...
ROSELLE PARK, NJ – Roselle Park is preparing to salute the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice during the borough's annual Memorial Day Parade and Service.The parade lineup begins at 9 a.m. on Memorial Day, Monday, May 26, at Sherman Elementary School. The parade steps off at 10 ...
ROSELLE, NJ — Roselle is preparing for the annual Memorial Day Parade.The parade steps off on Memorial Day, May 26, at 10 a.m. at the corner of E. Harrison and 2nd Avenues and ends at the Roselle Memorial Library.A free cookout follows at the American Legion, located at 115 Grove St.All families ...
EAST WINDSOR, NJ – Get ready to enjoy the weekend and the upcoming summer with some good reading materials that you can pick up during the Bag Sale at the Hickory Corner Library in East Windsor. This weekend – Saturday, May 17 and Sunday, May 18 – the Friends of Hickory Corner Library will hold ...
Morristown, NJ — The Juneteenth Arts Celebration is a three-day event that unites four non-profit organizations to commemorate the emancipation of enslaved African Americans. This FREE event celebrates the African American community and provides the public access to local artists, food, dance, ...
CROSS RIVER, N.Y. - When Camilla Tucker took the stage on May 14 for the production of ‘Moana Jr.,’ there was a struggle evident on the face of the Increase Miller 5th grader. With her family and cousins in one corner, she said, “I was trying to hold back my smile.” But the audience didn’t have a ...
BroadWalk season is here! Downtown Red Bank's pedestrian plaza is back through the end of September. Enjoy outdoor dining, live music, regular programming and special events. Our first big BroadWalk event of the season is this Saturday May 17 from 11am to 3pm. Get ready for the 2nd annual...DOG ...
UNION, NJ – The highly anticipated reopening of the Union Public Library next month will also mark the opening of the Arts and Entertainment section, which features the renowned Union Art Gallery curated by Les Malamut.The first exhibit to grace the newly renovated space will be "Genre" by artist ...
MELBOURNE, FL – It’s the weekend! Have some fun around Melbourne: Friday, May 16Watch a Mural Come to Life!; IMAGE Studios, 1520 Highland Avenue, Melbourne; 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. (May 5th -May 25th)Local 518; Pineapples, 1434 Pineapple Ave, Melbourne; 7:30 p.m. – 11 p.m.Anastasia; Henegar Center, 625 E ...
Princeton, NJ – Here are a few events that don’t often turn up on our weekend calendar.How about a costume sale? We have one, running Friday through Sunday, May 16 through 18. It’s McCarter Theatre’s chance to clear out its storage bins and offer the public an opportunity to own a piece of ...
HAWTHORNE, NJ - Willie Wilson, a Hawthorne resident since 2017, received his second TONY AWARD Honorable Mention for Excellence in Theatre Education, according to Lynn Wilson, Executive Producer. The TONY Awards are scheduled for Sunday, June 8, 2025, 8 - 11 p.m.The TONY application was submitted ...
ASBURY PARK, NJ — The Asbury Park Arts Council invites filmmakers, film lovers, and creatives of all kinds to its Spring Filmmaker Meetup, taking place Thursday, May 22 at the Asbury Park Public Library. This free event offers a chance to connect with fellow artists, hear updates on exciting local ...
STAFFORD - Celebrating the timeless music of Chicago, the award-winning ensemble Brass Transit was established in 2008 by a collective of highly skilled musicians. Their unwavering dedication has led them on extensive tours across North America, where audiences are consistently thrilled by their ...
STAFFORD - Celebrating the timeless music of Chicago, the award-winning ensemble Brass Transit was established in 2008 by a collective of highly skilled musicians. Their unwavering dedication has led them on extensive tours across North America, where audiences are consistently thrilled by their ...
KENILWORTH, NJ - Harding Elementary School is proud to perform Annie Jr. on Friday, May 16, at 7 p.m. in the newly renovated Harding School Auditorium. The show is directed by third grade teacher, Mr. Joseph Mills who spearheaded the yearly elementary school production 22 years ago. Mr. Mills ...