Arts & Entertainment

May 12, 2025

EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ - The East Brunswick Public Schools Arts Department is excited to announce the 5th Annual Outdoor Art Walk. The art installation will run from May 16th through June 16th at the Municipal Complex on Civic Center Drive. Student music compositions can also be accessed through QR ...

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SOMERS, N.Y. - Get ready, Somers! The much-anticipated Somers Lions Club Charity Carnival is rolling back into town from May 14 to 18, and this year's festivities promise more fun, flavor, and community spirit than ever before — all for a great cause!Held at Fireman’s Field (258 US-202, Somers, ...

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LONG BRANCH, NJ — U.S. Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. recognized high-achieving students from throughout New Jersey’s Sixth Congressional District during his annual spring awards ceremony, held at Middlesex College.Young artists from across Middlesex and Monmouth counties submitted work for this ...

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SPRINGFIELD, NJ – As season three of the ABC Will Trent TV series draws to a close, The Springfield Free Public Library is holding a special screening of a conversation between author Karin Slaughter and actor Ramon Rodriguez on Wednesday, May 21 at 7 p.m.The evening will include refreshments, Will ...

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NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ - Middlesex County invites residents to Celebrate the Arts Institute of Middlesex County’s FolkLIVE series featuring live performances by two A-list headliners and local talents!This event will take place RAIN OR SHINE on Saturday, June 28 from 2-6 pm in Monument Square Park in ...

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ROXBURY, NJ - Nineteen Roxbury High School Choir students were recently selected to the New Jersey All-State Honors Choir with senior Jasper Fernandes earning first in the state. This prestigious ensemble is made up of the top singers from across the state of New Jersey. The following students were ...

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RIDGEWOOD, NJ - Ridgewood emergency and public works vehicles will be parked along Memorial Park at Van Neste Square from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. on May 15 for Touch-a-Truck 2025. Children are invited to climb on board the vehicles while village employees share stories about the work they do.

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SCOTCH PLAINS/FANWOOD, NJ – A nearly sold-out audience at Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School enjoyed a night filled with laughter and nostalgia as comedian Mike Marino (Class of ‘81) and award-winning director and producer Daniel Catullo (Class of ’90) joined forces to produce Marino’s new special ...

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BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ — The Berkeley Heights YMCA gym was transformed into a joyful underwater wonderland Thursday night as about 65 promgoers and their volunteer dates gathered for the Summit Area YMCA’s annual Special Needs Prom — an event that drew overwhelming excitement, love, and applause from ...

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NEW PROVIDENCE, NJ – Sunshine, handmade goods, and a shared love of local history brought residents together on Saturday at the Salt Box Craft Fair, hosted by the New Providence Historical Society.With nearly a dozen talented local artisans showcasing their work, visitors browsed a variety of ...

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On this Mother's Day, all of us at TAPinto Woodbridge-Carteret wish you endless happiness, boundless love, and deep appreciation. May this Sunday be filled with moments of joy and new treasured family memories. Your love, nurturing spirit, support, dedication and strength are an inspiration to your ...

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SAYREVILLE, NJ – The Sayreville War High School Theatre Society's production of ‘The Addams Family’ has received four nominations and three honorable mentions for the Central Jersey Marquee Awards, which will be held at the Carteret Performing Arts & Events Center on Monday, May 19.The full ...

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BASKING RIDGE, NJ- Ridge High school students have been hard at working creating some beautiful art pieces for an unconventional exhibit at the Somerset County Environmental Education Center. The exhibit, “Boneyard,” is an exploration of the human fascination with mortality and the uncanny beauty ...

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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.David Brearley Performing Artists of the Week: Katarina Ferreira and Gabriella SantosKenilworth's Planet ...

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MOUNTAINSIDE, NJ - Playground Camp is returning to the Borough of Mountainside. The summer camp is open to young residents in grades one through twelve and will run from June 23, August 8. Camp hours are Monday through Thursday from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. and Friday from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The ...

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HAMILTON, NJ - The Hamilton Township Public Library’s weekly movie series continues with Philomena, a powerful drama based on true events that uncovers a decades-old mystery rooted in heartbreak and resilience.Starring Judi Dench and Steve Coogan, Philomena follows the emotional journey of an Irish ...

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NEW PROVIDENCE, NJ – Saturday’s sunshine brought picture-perfect weather and a strong sense of community to the final day of the Our Lady of Peace Fair in New Providence. After a week of unpredictable forecasts and on-and-off rain, the clear skies and light breeze were a welcome gift for families ...

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NEW PROVIDENCE, NJ – Saturday’s sunshine brought picture-perfect weather and a strong sense of community to the final day of the Our Lady of Peace Fair in New Providence. After a week of unpredictable forecasts and on-and-off rain, the clear skies and light breeze were a welcome gift for families ...

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Long Branch, NJ — U.S. Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. recognized high-achieving students from throughout New Jersey’s Sixth Congressional District during his annual spring awards ceremony, held at Middlesex College.Among the honorees were several students from Piscataway High School, who were ...

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RIDGEWOOD, NJ - The Ridgewood Chamber of Commerce is hosting its Fashion Show Party May 14 from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at Felina Restaurant’s Grand Ballroom.The first hour of the event will be happy hour, with the fashion show scheduled for 7:00 p.m. The show will feature fashion from Ridgewood’s ...

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BLOOMFIELD, NJ-- The Fiesta Latina & Hispanic Heritage Committee of Bloomfield, along with The Township of Bloomfield, are sponsoring a special event for expectant mothers. All are invited to join in an uplifting afternoon dedicated to honoring the journey of pregnancy and motherhood. This ...

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COCONUT CREEK, FL — Coconut Creek made its way to the checkered board this past week on a nationally televised game show as the answer for the category of “Food for Thought.” During Wednesday’s edition of Wheel of Fortune, most of the letters for Coconut Creek, Florida appeared on the board before ...

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BASKING RIDGE, NJ – The Ridge High School Dance Department will present their spring dance showcase “On Broadway: A Celebration of Dance” on May 15 at 7:00 PM in the Ridge High Performing Arts Center. Each dance is inspired by Broadway musicals, including classic and contemporary favorites. It's an ...

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UNION COUNTY, NJ— Three Union High School students are among those who have their artwork displayed at the 2025 Teen Arts Touring Exhibit, which has officially opened its annual tour at the Springfield Public Library.The artwork by Liana Brown-Bateman, Jochebed Quaye, and Anaisa Rodriguez from ...

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EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ - The East Brunswick Community Sinfonia will host a Concert on Sunday, May 18, 2025, at 3 PM at the East Brunswick Community Arts Center. Enjoy a beautiful afternoon of music performed by talented community musicians from all over New Jersey for their third and final concert of ...

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NUTLEY, NJ - If you like the Blues....then come out to the Oakley and listen to Mechanic Street Blues Project -  Saturday, May 10 - these guys do it right!MECHANIC ST.  BLUES PROJECT is made up of five seasoned New Jersey musicians to form MECHANIC ST.  BLUES PROJECT.  They have been performing in ...

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WEST ORANGE, NJ – The smiles on the faces of students that attended the fourth annual Move the Spectrum event on May 9 at West Orange High School told the story. Move the Spectrum is an event connecting students from all over New Jersey with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD) in a ...

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BRICK, NJ — A celebration of creativity, talent, and community spirit unfolded Friday night at Hackensack Meridian Ocean University Medical Center (HMOUMC), where U.S. Rep. Chris Smith (R-Manchester) announced the winners of the 2025 Fourth Congressional District High School Art Competition. This ...

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NUTLEY, NJ - There are always great headlines coming out of Nutley, and sometimes those headlines are not made in town but elsewhere. On May 12, “The Big Finish” by Nutley's own Vinnie Nardiello will have its premiere staged reading in New York City. “Pamela has a husband, a daughter and a terminal ...

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SAYREVILLE, NJ — The I HEART HORROR & HOT RODS ICE CREAM MONSTER JAMBOREE returns on Saturday, May 17, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at VFW Post 4699 (575 Jernee Mill Rd, Sayreville), in honor of Armed Forces Day and benefiting the Stars and Stripes Veterans Center—a nonprofit supporting ...

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