Arts & Entertainment
By VICTORIA CARUSO
April 2, 2025
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ - The South Plainfield Summer Drama Workshop (SPSDW) has announced that Newsies, the hit Broadway musical with a historical past, will be its 2025 show. Based on the 1992 film of the same name and inspired by the real-life newsboy strike of 1899, Newsies was developed at New ...
FLEMINGTON, NJ - In an ambitious attempt to elevate local theater, "The Parishioner" is set to premiere at the Flemington Elks Lodge #1928 on April 13. While initially conceived as a vehicle for writer/producer John "Gemini" Lombardi to showcase his acting skills, the production has evolved into ...
SOMERVILLE, NJ - Gallery on Main, 30 West Main St., will feature an exhibition of works by Somerville, New Jersey-based illustrator and sequential artist Dahlia Visconti April 1-30....The opening reception is on Saturday, April 5, from 5-7 p.m. at the gallery.Visconti creates art in traditional ...
GLEN ROCK, NJ - The Arts Council of Glen Rock has a several upcoming events that may be of interest to arts and those interested in art. See schedule with links!Poetry Month Reception — Sunday afternoon, April 6, at the Glen Rock Library, 2:00 - 4:00 pm. Open Studio for artists — Sunday, April 27, ...
HANOVER TOWNSHIP, NJ - Hanover Township Cultural Arts Committee event on Sunday, April 6th at 3pm at the Hanover Township Community Center. April is National Poetry Month. The Whippany Park High School students and faculty will bring the world of poetry focus with interactive exercises for ...
April Fool's Day, celebrated annually on April 1st, is a day dedicated to humor, pranks, and practical jokes. Its origins are uncertain, but it's believed to have historical ties to the transition of calendars in the late 16th century, when New Year's Day was moved from the end of March to January ...
PLAINFIELD, NJ — On Tuesday, April 15, the City of Plainfield will host a bus ride to Yankee Stadium in the Bronx to see the Yanks take on the Kansas City Royals.Jackie Robinson broke the color barrier when he became the first Black person to play in Major League Baseball on April 15, 1947.
April Fool's Day, celebrated annually on April 1st, is a day dedicated to humor, pranks, and practical jokes. Its origins are uncertain, but it's believed to have historical ties to the transition of calendars in the late 16th century, when New Year's Day was moved from the end of March to January ...
CLARK, NJ — Get ready to step back into the 1980’s with The Wedding Singer, a high-energy, feel-good musical based on the beloved 1998 film. This month, Arthur L. Johnson (ALJ) High School is thrilled to bring the show to the stage, offering a fun and heartwarming evening.The musical, set in 1985, ...
SHIP BOTTOM, NJ - The Children's Sand and Surf Mission (CSSM) continues its program for the 2025 season.This summer's dates are weekdays/evenings on Monday, July 21–Friday, August 1, 2025.CSSM meets at 19th Street Beach in Ship Bottom, NJ, from 10-11:45 a.m. and 6:30-8 p.m. for ages 3-14.CSSM is a ...
BERNARDSVILLE, NJ - On Sunday, April 6, 2025, the Friends of the Bernardsville Library will present the next installment of their concert series, featuring Greg Giannascoli and Ron Stabinsky. This special performance will showcase renowned works by legendary composers such as Gershwin, Bernstein, ...
LEBANON TOWNSHIP, NJ - Join the Lebanon Township Recreation Commission for an egg-citing Easter Egg Hunt at Memorial Park on April 13th!Bring your baskets and get ready for a day full of fun for all ages:Egg Hunt for children in Grade 4 and underScavenger Hunt for children in Grade 5 and upA ...
BASKING RIDGE, NJ- Residents 14 years and up are invited to sing with the Somerset Hills Chorus (SHC) for their exciting Spring session, which begins on April 21, 2025, and culminates in a fabulous program of choral music from television and cinema on June 20-21, 2025, in the Hauser Auditorium of ...
HUNTERDON COUNTY, NJ - Six Hunterdon County arts organizations were awarded special project art grants for $10,000 each to create public programs as part of the celebration of the 250th Anniversary of American Independence.Natalie Kaman, director of the Hunterdon County Cultural and Heritage ...
PISCATAWAY, NJ — East Jersey Old Town Village is set to kick off its 2025 season with an exciting Opening Weekend on April 5–6, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The event marks the official start of the Historical Interpreter season, which runs from April to October.Located at 1050 River Road in Piscataway, ...
Linden, NJ - This week at the library! Scroll through to see what's going on at the library between 3/31 and 4/5. Tuesday, 4/1 1:00 pm - Join us for Hondo (1953 - PG - 1h24m)7:00 pm - Join us for High Noon (1952 - PG - 1h25m) Wednesday, 4/210:30 am - Terrific Toddlers4:00 pm - Children's Chess ...
MOUNT KISCO, N.Y. - Students in the Bedford Central School District are invited to show why we love trees! Mount Kisco’s popular art project returns this month, with youngsters invited to create a painting, drawing, poem, essay, or song about their favorite tree to help celebrate Arbor Day. Entries ...
April Fool's Day, celebrated annually on April 1st, is a day dedicated to humor, pranks, and practical jokes. Its origins are uncertain, but it's believed to have historical ties to the transition of calendars in the late 16th century, when New Year's Day was moved from the end of March to January ...
April Fool's Day, celebrated annually on April 1st, is a day dedicated to humor, pranks, and practical jokes. Its origins are uncertain, but it's believed to have historical ties to the transition of calendars in the late 16th century, when New Year's Day was moved from the end of March to January ...
UNION, NJ - The Union Municipal Band will perform a benefit concert on Monday, April 7 at Livingston School.Donations will be accepted at the event to help the Union Emergency Medical Unit (EMU) further their mission within the community.The concert will begin at 7:30 p.m. Livingston School is ...
Princeton, NJ – Get ready for Gatsby. It’s April, 2025, and it’s pretty easy to calculate the anniversary celebration of F. Scott Fitzgerald’s “The Great Gatsby,” first published in April of 1925. Take note of the event on Thursday, April 3. It is a professionally staged verbatim adaptation of the ...
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ - Whether it's April showers or sunshine, the South Plainfield Public Library has a lot going on for the upcoming month that kicks off on Tuesday. April is also National Library Week from April 6 through April 12 and this year's theme is Drawn to the Library. To celebrate, the ...
MONTCLAIR, NJ - Creativity will take center stage on Thursday, April 10, when the Montclair Story Salon presents “Spark!”—a one-night-only fundraiser to benefit Arts Open Hearts, an initiative of the Montclair Fund for Educational Excellence (MFEE). The evening promises an unforgettable fusion of ...
RAHWAY, NJ — Congratulations to 28 of our finest Rahway Academy musicians who were nominated for the 2025 Central Jersey Middle School HONORS BAND Festival!They are:FLUTE: Kaylah Benjamin, Zoe Collins-Murphy, Cristofer Obando, Hailey Ott, Genesis Santillan, and Scarlett TettehCLARINET: Keyla ...
TOTOWA, NJ - The Totowa Board of Recreation invites residents of all ages to its Easter Bunny Breakfast on April 19 at 9 a.m. The breakfast will be held at the Barnyard Carriage House. The breakfast will include an outside Easter egg hunt, parade, live entertainment, and a visit from children’s ...
PISCATAWAY, NJ — East Jersey Old Town Village is set to kick off its 2025 season with an exciting Opening Weekend on April 5–6, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The event marks the official start of the Historical Interpreter season, which runs from April to October.Located at 1050 River Road in Piscataway, ...
In Brandon Conner’s novel, “A Precise Deception,” USDA agent Allen Marshall is discovered dead in his cabin on Cuba Lake by his son Jared, who sees signs of a struggle. FBI agent Jake Morris from Buffalo and State Trooper Cecil Wingard from Cuba lead an investigation, working together to find and ...
CEDAR GROVE, NJ - The Cedar Grove UNICO is hosting its annual Easter egg hunt at Community Park. The hunt will take place on April 19, rain or shine, beginning at 10:15 a.m. Participants are required to bring their own Easter baskets. Pre-Registration is not required. Cedar Grove UNICO has been a ...
PARAMUS, NJ - The Activities Club recently focused on fraud and consumer protection, arming members to defend themselves against this ever-ongoing threat.Police blotters are filled with scams, and the age nor social status matters. That's why local police say being aware is the best defense.With ...
BASKING RIDGE, NJ – Farmstead Arts invites artists to submit works for the 2025 Farmstead Members Juried Exhibition. The submission deadline is April 6, 2025. The show runs from April 26 through May 30 with an opening reception on Saturday, April 26 from 1:00 to 4:00 PM. Entrants must be a member ...