Arts & Entertainment

April 27, 2026

ROSELLE, NJ — Roselle is gearing up for its annual Juneteenth celebration.It will be held on Friday, June 19, on Chestnut Street.The community block party features DJ Qua and Friends.The borough is inviting church choirs, African dance groups, performers of all kinds and cultural vendors to take ...

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DOYLESTOWN, PA—A-Day brought 4-H vibes to Doylestown’s Delaware Valley University this weekend with an assortment of farm animals, tractors, pig races and lots of food.The three-day event made its return to Doylestown April 24-26, bringing thousands of people to Del Val’s enormous campus just off ...

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KENILWORTH, NJ - Please see the above flyer of events hosted by the Kenilworth Public Library the week of April 27 - May 1.  “Join us for some fun this week at the library” the KPL posted on their social media page. “Please note that the Good Tyme String Band will now be at a new time for all ...

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SCOTCH PLAINS, NJ — The 2026 Union County Senior Art Exhibit is now open to the public, featuring more than 180 original works created by artists age 60 and above at Union College of Union County (1776 Raritan Road) in Scotch Plains through May 27.Visitors can explore a wide range of artistic ...

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CHATHAM, NJ – Identical twins can be difficult to distinguish from one another and that has been the case with Chatham High seniors Caroline and Lauren Byrne.Not only are they hard to separate when it comes to their physical features, but the same is also true about their four-year contributions to ...

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UNION, N.J. — A Union teenager has been recognized statewide for her achievements in dance and leadership.Jordyn Gobern, 16, a junior dance major at Union County Vocational-Technical Schools’ Academy for Performing Arts, was named a 2026 recipient of the New Jersey Governor’s Award for Exceptional ...

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High Bridge, NJ – After three straight memorable spring weekends, the first annual Art Around High Bridge festival of arts with the participation and support of local businesses wrapped up on Sunday afternoon, April 26th, as the online auction of works of art concluded at 3:30 p.m.  A short time ...

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MAPLEWOOD, NJ — Noon at the Woodland saw the annual HabibiFest come to life at the Woodland in Maplewood. And  a fest it is, with many food stands, some cooking various foods, others offering various prepared foods and beverages, there was something for virtually eveyone.However, HabibiFest NJ is ...

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We are excited to announce the cast for our June production, ASUNCION, written by Jesse Eisenberg and directed by Craig Tiede!Edgar - Terry NickersonVinny - Wilson Wade HinesAsuncion - Gabie HocsonStuart - Raphael PelczmannTickets are on sale now at Cur8.com !ABOUT THE SHOWEdgar, aimless and ...

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RAHWAY, NJ — On Monday, March 9, 45 students from the Rahway 7th and 8th Grade Academy's Music Department attended the Mayo Performing Arts Center in Morristown. The students listened to “Jazz Reach,” which is a program that introduces audiences to jazz music’s rich history, as well as the names, ...

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STAFFORD — As the local community looks forward to the return of warmer weather, Stafford Recreation and the Stafford Historical Society have officially unveiled the schedule for the 2026 Summer Concert Series. This year’s series promises to be particularly historic, coinciding with the nation’s ...

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NEW JERSEY — The New Jersey Hall of Fame has named 60 notable nominees for potential 2026 induction, and people across the Garden State are eligible to choose who will get in.The nominees represent six categories: Arts & Letters; Education, Research, Engineering & Science; Enterprise; ...

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Linden, NJ — This Week at #lindenpubliclibrary | April 27th-May 2ndMon, 4/27 - Floyd's Double Dutch Elite Performance @ 4 PMMon, 4/27 - ** Soluna Teen Zine Program @ 4 PMTues, 4/28 - Chair Yoga @ 10 AMTues, 4/28 - Movie: #missionimpossible The Final Reckoning @ 1 PMWed, 4/29 - Project Healthy Bones ...

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HACKENSACK, NJ — The Johnson Public Library is almost ready to unveil its new teen space.The area will be located on the lower level and includes three study rooms, a meeting room, an expanded book collection, homework and project tables, as well as computer stations. Renovation began back in ...

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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.Habitat for Humanity ReStore Opens in KenilworthAn Announcement from Kenilworth Mayor Linda Karlovitch ...

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SHORT HILLS, NJ – Christ Church in Short Hills will present a solo concert recital by internationally acclaimed organist, Chelsea Chen, on Sunday, May 3 at 4 p.m. The special concert will feature a selection of traditional organ compositions along with contemporary music. She will perform on the ...

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NEW JERSEY — The New Jersey Hall of Fame has named 60 notable nominees for potential 2026 induction, and people across the Garden State are eligible to choose who will get in.The nominees represent six categories: Arts & Letters; Education, Research, Engineering & Science; Enterprise; ...

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KENILWORTH, NJ - David Brearley’s Theater Department recently presented Cinderella and the show was a great success.Directed and produced by Paul Weinstein with music direction by Jessica Paiva and choreography by Nicole LaBruno, audience members were entertained with the sensational show-stopping ...

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CHATHAM--The Friends of the Chatham Public Library announce the next event in their series Music in the Library. The River Duo, consisting of violinist Kathryn Aldous and cellist Jay Shulman, will perform on Wednesday, April 29 at 6 p.m. at the Chatham Public Library, 11 Woodbridge Avenue.English ...

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WESTFIELD, NJ — For its last show of the season, Westfield Community Players is preparing to put on “The Nerd,” a comedy by Larry Shue that offers lots of laughs with a good dose of 1980s nostalgia.The plot goes like this, says Director Chris Peterson: Aspiring architect Willum Cubbert has often ...

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Lebanon Township, NJ – This year marks the 40th anniversary of Hunterdon County-based nonprofit, acting/theatre performance arts organization ShowKids Invitational Theatre, Inc. The stage company's spring production “Frozen” based on the 2013 Disney film and featuring local talents opens next ...

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LOVELADIES, N.J. — Local art enthusiasts have one final opportunity to view the next generation of creative talent as the Southern Regional School District’s Student Art Exhibition enters its closing weekend at the Long Beach Island Foundation of the Arts and Sciences (LBIF).The exhibition, which ...

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CORAL SPRINGS, FL — The final “Walk on Wednesdays” concert of the season is set for April 29, bringing one last evening of live music to The Walk in Coral Springs.The show will take place from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. in the courtyard at 2750 University Drive, next to BurgerFi, across from the large ...

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LOVELADIES, N.J. — Local art enthusiasts have one final opportunity to view the next generation of creative talent as the Southern Regional School District’s Student Art Exhibition enters its closing weekend at the Long Beach Island Foundation of the Arts and Sciences (LBIF).The exhibition, which ...

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WESTFIELD, NJ — For its last show of the season, Westfield Community Players is preparing to put on “The Nerd,” a comedy by Larry Shue that offers lots of laughs with a good dose of 1980s nostalgia.The plot goes like this, says Director Chris Peterson: Aspiring architect Willum Cubbert has often ...

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WESTFIELD/SCOTCH PLAINS, NJ — Author and family therapist Maria Sikoutris-Di Iorio, MA, Ed.S., MFT, LPC, announces the release of her inspiring new children’s book, Jayce Never Gives Up, available in hardcover on May 6, 2026 (with pre-orders taken on Amazon).Inspired by real-life moments with her ...

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SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ - During a recent fall evening, hundreds of residents packed TD Bank Ballpark for an annual tradition that dates back to 2007. On April 17, music students from South Plainfield Middle School had the opportunity to perform before the first pitch of the Somerset Patriots game. As ...

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New York is the best state for the arts in 2026, according to a report released in March by the non-profit tech company SmileHub.For the report, SmileHub evaluated all 50 states using 16 key metrics that ranged from artists per capita to the share of arts and cultural value added to a state’s ...

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MELBOURNE BEACH, FL- The Melbourne Beach Town Commission approved a public art project at its April 15 meeting to repaint fire hydrants along Ocean Avenue in recognition of the nation’s 250th birthday.The plan calls for painting seven fire hydrants with designs reflecting a patriotic theme. The ...

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NEW PROVIDENCE, NJ - National Library Week ran from April 19 through April 25 this year and celebrated the importance of public libraries, librarians and library workers. Rather than limiting festivities to internal celebrations, this year the New Providence Memorial Library invited the whole ...

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