Arts & Entertainment
By SPECIAL TO TAPINTO SPRINGFIELD
April 20, 2025
SPRINGFIELD, NJ – The Springfield Free Public Library held its third annual New Jersey Makers Day events during the week of March 17. As always, the library’s maker events had a focus on community service. Local teens designed and created capes for kids in shelters and they also painted kindness ...
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.Springfield Planning Board Approves Arcade Opening in Christmas Tree Shops SpaceKenilworth Public Schools ...
HAMILTON TOWNSHIP, NJ – The Isaac and Abigail Pearson Mansion, a pivotal landmark in Hamilton Township, Mercer County, has been officially documented by the Historic American Buildings Survey (HABS), cementing its place in the Library of Congress and the national historical record.Built in 1773 and ...
HAMILTON, NJ - If you want a movie that’s a little close to home…this climate crisis blockbuster might be for you.The Day After Tomorrow, starring Jake Gyllenhaal and Dennis Quaid, follows a climatologist who is ignored by U.N. officials when presenting his environmental concerns, but his research ...
KATONAH, N.Y. - On Sunday, May 4, the Katonah Poetry Series and Katonah Village Library are honored to present award-winning poet Mark Wunderlich. J. D. McClatchy wrote of Wunderlich's debut, "The Anchorage bravely takes up the raw mess of desire and pain, the cold ache of longing and loss, and in ...
PISCATAWAY, NJ — Travel back in time and discover what it truly meant to “pass muster” as East Jersey Old Town Village hosts a vibrant and educational Union Muster Civil War Encampment Weekend on April 26–27, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.Held at the scenic East Jersey Old Town Village, located in Johnson ...
WARREN, NJ – On April 13, 2025, the Warren Police Benevolent Association (PBA) Local #235 successfully hosted its annual Easter Egg Hunt at the Warren Township Pavilion. The event, which was rescheduled from its original date, attracted numerous families from the local community, all eager to ...
RED BANK, NJ: Mark your calendars for Sunday, April 27, 2025, as the much-anticipated Red Bank Street Fair & Craft Show makes its triumphant return to the charming streets of Red Bank.The event will take place from 11:00am to 5:00pm, rain or shine. Admission is free! Vendors and food trucks ...
WAYNE, NJ - At 6:00 PM on April 17, the doors to the Power Arts Center at William Paterson University opened to reveal a new collection of works created by Melissa Carubia, an art student at WPU. The exhibition acts as her thesis for her Master of Fine Arts degree given by WPU, but more ...
MELBOURNE BEACH, FL – The Easter Bunny made a special stop at Ryckman Park on Saturday as the Melbourne Beach Parks Board hosted Egg Stravaganza!, a festive day packed with activities for families.Parks Board member Julie Samuel said her group felt fortunate to secure the Easter Bunny’s appearance, ...
WEST ORANGE, NJ – Did you know that Emmy and Grammy-nominated David Cassidy of Partridge Family fame resided in West Orange from ages 5 to 11 in his grandparents’ home? According to Barb Collentine and Karen Ranieri, the organizers of the David Cassidy Historical Marker at Colgate Field and the ...
RIDGEWOOD, NJ - Easter in the Park was held by the Ridgewood Chamber of Commerce on Sat. April 19 in Memorial Park at Van Neste Square. The event kicked off with an Easter egg hunt, and children frantically ran and searched for eggs throughout the park.Children were free to play, take photos with ...
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ—After a rescheduled event, the weather was perfect today, April 19, 2025. Plenty of smiling faces lined the stadium with anticipation this morning, as excited voices echoed across the field. You guessed it, It was the Warren County Exchange Club of Phillipsburg's annual egg hunt, ...
BASKING RIDGE, NJ - The award-winning Ridge Performing Arts program will close out a spectacular year of productions on a high note with its annual cabaret, “Showtime: An Evening with the Stars of Ridge High School,” taking place on Wednesday, April 23 at 7:00 PM in the Ridge Performing Arts ...
Get tickets today for the final weekend of King Lear at Nutley Little Theatre: April 24, 25 and 26 at 8:00 p.m. & April 26 at 2:00 p.m. Shakespeare's classic tells the tale of King Lear, who, in preparation for his old age, divides his power and land between his daughters Goneril and Regan, who ...
FLORHAM PARK, NJ — It was a joyful spring morning filled with laughter, smiles, and pastel colors as families gathered at Florham Park Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center for a festive Easter Bunny and Egg Hunt celebration. The event welcomed dozens of children and their families for a morning of ...
FLORHAM PARK, NJ — It was a joyful spring morning filled with laughter, smiles, and pastel colors as families gathered at Florham Park Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center for a festive Easter Bunny and Egg Hunt celebration. The event welcomed dozens of children and their families for a morning of ...
WESTFIELD, NJ — Adam Scott, star of the television shows “Severance” and “Parks and Recreation,” was seen with director James Ashcroft filming a movie in the Wilson Elementary School neighborhood in Westfield Friday.While school was out for spring break this week, Wilson School was transformed into ...
NUTLEY, NJ - Scores of Nutley families turned out on Saturday morning for the annual Township of Nutley Department of Parks and Recreation Easter Eggstravaganza.The morning featured hay rides, face painting, a petting soon, and treats.The Easter Bunny took time out of his busy weekend to make an ...
ASBURY PARK, NJ — The Stone Pony Summer Stage is turning up the volume for summer 2025 with a jam-packed season of live music that spans generations, genres, and vibes. Starting in May, the legendary Asbury Park venue will welcome a powerhouse lineup that includes everything from gritty punk and ...
NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ – Sparta High School student and cellist Rowan Mendel has won the 2025 New Jersey Youth Symphony’s concerto competition. This honor has earned him a solo with at the NJYS concert at Nicholas Music Center on the Rutgers University New Brunswick campus.Mendel competed with the 80 ...
WESTFIELD, NJ — Adam Scott, star of the television shows “Severance” and “Parks and Recreation,” was seen with director James Ashcroft filming a movie in the Wilson Elementary School neighborhood in Westfield Friday.While school was out for spring break this week, Wilson School was transformed into ...
CRANFORD, NJ – Everyone is welcome at the fourth annual Arts Day, which will bring together local performing artists and groups from around the Cranford area on April 26 for an afternoon of music, dance, and acting. “We are excited to once again be showcasing our kids in downtown Cranford!” said ...
MADISON, NJ- The New Jersey Jazz Society presented its April Jersey Jazz LIVE! concert on April 6, 2025, at the Madison Community Arts Center. The performance featured a Rising Stars opening act, showcasing talented student musicians from Pascack Valley High School in Hillsdale, NJ, followed by a ...
Unfortunately, due to illness in the cast, the 2:00 PM & 8:00 PM shows today (4/19) are canceled. Please email NutleyLittleTheatre@gmail.com to exchange them for another date next weekend.
WEST ORANGE, NJ – Essex County Executive Joseph N. DiVincenzo, Jr. officially reopened the Outback Adventure in the Turtle Back Zoo last week. According to a press release, the exhibit underwent a major makeover to improve pedestrian circulation between the Prehistoric Playground, Essex Farm, ...
WEST ORANGE, NJ – Essex County Executive Joseph N. DiVincenzo, Jr. officially reopened the Outback Adventure in the Turtle Back Zoo last week. According to a press release, the exhibit underwent a major makeover to improve pedestrian circulation between the Prehistoric Playground, Essex Farm, ...
NUTLEY, NJ - Upwards of 350 Nutley children showed up at Rheinheimer Park early on Thursday evening for the annual Great Nutley Flashlight Egg Hunt.The children were eager to grab up all of the 2,000 plastic candy-filled eggs they could get all while hunting for the big treasure — the one golden ...
VERONA, NJ - The Taylor Swift Experience is coming to Verona. Almost Eras: The Taylor Swift Experience will be making its way to the Verona Community Pool on Friday, May 30. Doors will open at 6 p.m. The event is $20 per person and open to all Verona residents. The pool complex and snack bar will ...
April 17, 2025Get ready for an exciting Spring in downtown Red Bank! RiverCenter is thrilled to team with our great downtown Red Bank businesses for a season of special events and surprises! This Saturday April 19, grab your basket and head to TEAK (64 Monmouth Street) for the...GREAT RED BANK EGG ...