Arts & Entertainment
By KRISTIN ANTONELLO
April 8, 2025
BORDENTOWN, NJ — Catch a play from the award-winning Bordentown Regional High School (BRHS) theatre students — or give yourself a break — as the students-actors will be performing a classic for two shows this weekend. The students will be presenting Charlotte's Web, the play for children based on ...
BRIDGEWATER, NJ - The Bridgewater-Raritan High School Theatre Arts program presented “Footloose, the Musical” in early April.In the cast were Josh Zagare, Ava Castillo, Oliver Shoaf, Ella Ianiello, Jayleen Alvarado, Julianne Maloney, Patrick Walsh, Nicolas Molinilla, Mattingly Niles, Ava Hathaway, ...
HAMILTON, NJ - Hamilton Township is getting ready for the annual Azalea Festival.Visitors to Sayen Botanical Gardens, 155 Hughes Road, on Saturday, May 10, will enjoy a magnificent display of over 250 thousand flowering bulbs, dogwoods, azaleas and rhododendrons, beautifully landscaped walking ...
Princeton, NJ – Everyone’s been to a concert, even a concert in a classical music venue, when some audience members have been moved to dance in the aisles. It happens.On Thursday, April 10, the Princeton University Concerts will take that energy to a new level. Its 7:30 concert at Alexander Hall ...
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ – This summer, the South Plainfield School District Music Department is expanding its summer program offerings. The Instructional/Choral Summer Music Program, a three-week instrumental/choral program for students who will be in third through 12th grade come September, will once ...
BERGEN COUNTY, NJ - Some members of the Book Club group of the Activities Club, including Don Hansen, Ken Bratspies, Patrick Benasillo, Richard Burns, John McCabe, and Leo Karpinski, relax after discussions of a recently read book and magazine. The Activities Club is a group of retired and ...
HANOVER TOWNSHIP, NJ - There is a lot of family Easter fun planned for this week in Hanover Township and it all begins on Tuesday, April 8th!
NEWARK - Margie “Mia X” Johnson has been named Newark’s first inaugural Poet Laureate, a ceremonial role designed to promote the literary arts and inspire residents.Her appointment, which was announced last month, was made official through a resolution adopted by the Newark City Council on April 2, ...
MAHOPAC, N.Y.—Two area artists will share their watercolor, acrylic and pastel works at the Third Floor Gallery at Mahopac Library next month.The exhibit will primarily feature a mix of animal and human portraiture.Vicki DiCairano is a Mahopac resident and former VP /board member of Putnam Humane ...
KENILWORTH, NJ - Please see the list of events hosted by the Kenilworth Public Library the week of April 7 - April 12.THIS WEEK AT THE LIBRARY....Monday, April 7:BINGO FOR CHILDREN (6:30pm - 7:00pm)Ages: 3 & up_______________________________________Tuesday, April 8:LAP SIT (10:30m - ...
NEWARK - Margie “Mia X” Johnson has been named Newark’s first inaugural Poet Laureate, a ceremonial role designed to promote the literary arts and inspire residents.Her appointment, which was announced last month, was made official through a resolution adopted by the Newark City Council on April 2, ...
HOLMDEL, NJ: If you’ve ever found yourself mesmerized by the psychological thrills of Severance, then you won’t want to miss the immersive event happening this Sunday, April 6, 2025, at Bell Works in Holmdel, New Jersey. For one weekend only, Holmdel's #metroburb, the iconic Bell Works is ...
BRIDGEWATER, NJ - Hillside Intermediate School students performed “Beauty and the Beast” April 2 and April 3.In the cast were Shaked Chazin, Leo Goncalves, Shawn Plent, Adam Sedano, Elyse Bosley, Kavya Shahane, Sophia Gross, Brianna Schorr, Arianna Rodriguez, Alexis Houston, Snesha Roy-Choudhury, ...
NEWARK - Margie “Mia X” Johnson has been named Newark’s first inaugural Poet Laureate, a ceremonial role designed to promote the literary arts and inspire residents.Her appointment, which was announced last month, was made official through a resolution adopted by the Newark City Council on April 2, ...
SPRINGFIELD, NJ – The Springfield Recreation Department’s Egg Hunt & Kite Fest will be held on Saturday, April 12 from 2-4 pm at Chisholm Park.In the event of rain, the event will take place on Sunday, April 13. The free event is open to Springfield residents and their guests. Register for ...
GLEN ROCK, NJ - The borough's library director recently discussed the current ongoing upgrades at the library and invited the public to a special meeting scheduled for Tuesday, April 8 at 7 p.m. entitled “What's New at the Library: All About the Elevator and a First Look at Our Strategic ...
HAMILTON, NJ - Are you drawn to intrigue, secrets, and high-stakes decision-making behind closed doors?This week’s movie at the Hamilton Township Public Library is Conclave, a gripping drama that pulls back the curtain on one of the most secretive processes in the world—the election of a new pope.
KING LEAR at NUTLEY LITTLE THEATRE opens in less than three weeks! Here are some more rehearsal photos to tide you over.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 pay homage to gain ...
BERGEN COUNTY, NJ - Some members of the Book Club group of the Activities Club, including Don Hansen, Ken Bratspies, Patrick Benasillo, Richard Burns, John McCabe, and Leo Karpinski, relax after discussions of a recently read book and magazine. The Activities Club is a group of retired and ...
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.Pedestrian Struck by Vehicle in Crosswalk in CranfordBaseball: Last Inning Walk-Off Lifts Scotch ...
GLEN ROCK, NJ – The Borough of Glen Rock’s senior community came together on Saturday, March 15, for a lively St. Patrick’s Day Lunch, filled with traditional Irish fare and great company. Hosted at The Annex, the event was planned by Council President Teresa Gilbreath.Attendees enjoyed a festive ...
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ - The Exchange Club of Warren County has announced the return of the annual Egg Hunt to Maloney Stadium in Phillipsburg, NJ.Hippity Hop! The event will be held Saturday, April 12, 2025 with a rain date of April 19, 2025. The gates will open at 8:30 AM, and the hunt will begin ...
BRIDGEWATER, NJ - The Hearts of Bridgewater has been created as a public art initiative to celebrate the talents of the people of Bridgewater.A total of 11 artists will be selected to paint one of 11 large heart-shaped statues that will showcase something special, meaningful or symbolic about the ...
BERGEN COUNTY, NJ - Some members of the Book Club group of the Activities Club, including Don Hansen, Ken Bratspies, Patrick Benasillo, Richard Burns, John McCabe, and Leo Karpinski, relax after discussions of a recently read book and magazine. The Activities Club is a group of retired and ...
JERSEY CITY, NJ -From the team behind The Zombie Opera, newly formed Jersey City-based nonprofit, Undead Arts, will throw their inaugural Halfway-to-Halloween Gala, An Undead Odyssey, on April 11th at Grace Church Van Vorst on Erie Street from 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM. Tickets can be purchased ...
MIDDLETOWN– The Middletown Arts Center is thrilled to present a Tale as Old as Time: A Night of Disney Songs through the Ages, presented by The MAC Players, on Friday, April 11, 2025, at 7 p.m. (doors 6:30 p.m.). The MAC’s community theatre group alums will take the audience on a magical ride full ...
MIDDLETOWN– The Middletown Arts Center is thrilled to present a Tale as Old as Time: A Night of Disney Songs through the Ages, presented by The MAC Players, on Friday, April 11, 2025, at 7 p.m. (doors 6:30 p.m.). The MAC’s community theatre group alums will take the audience on a magical ride full ...
HOLMDEL, NJ: If you’ve ever found yourself mesmerized by the psychological thrills of Severance, then you won’t want to miss the immersive event happening this Sunday, April 6, 2025, at Bell Works in Holmdel, New Jersey. For one weekend only, Holmdel's #metroburb, the iconic Bell Works is ...
HOLMDEL, NJ: If you’ve ever found yourself mesmerized by the psychological thrills of Severance, then you won’t want to miss the immersive event happening this Sunday, April 6, 2025, at Bell Works in Holmdel, New Jersey. For one weekend only, Holmdel's #metroburb, the iconic Bell Works is ...
HOLMDEL, NJ: If you’ve ever found yourself mesmerized by the psychological thrills of Severance, then you won’t want to miss the immersive event happening this Sunday, April 6, 2025, at Bell Works in Holmdel, New Jersey. For one weekend only, Holmdel's #metroburb, the iconic Bell Works is ...