Arts & Entertainment
By AL SULLIVAN
March 25, 2025
BAYONNE, NJ - Chilly weather did nothing to discourage thousands of observers from lining Broadway for the Bayonne St. Patrick Day Parade on Sunday.Stepping off at 5th Street and ending near 40th Street, those marching, including elected officials, Bayonne schools, labor groups, civic associations ...
RAHWAY, NJ — On Monday, March 24, the Rahway High School (RHS) Performing Arts Department announced that 11 of its students had just been accepted into the prestigious New Jersey Region II Honor Jazz Choir. Never before have so many RHS students been so recognized. The New Jersey Jazz Choir is ...
HACKENSACK, NJ - Meet the Johnson Public Library's newest therapy dog, RJ! RJ is a beautiful bullmastiff who loves to be read to. Tuesday, April 15 @ 3:30 p.m. for children of all ages at Hackensack Public Library, 274 Main Street.Registration is not required but is suggested here for those that ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL – Something new is coming to this year’s Hoppin’ Into Springs Egg Hunt event in Coral Springs. The free, family-friendly event, on Saturday, April 12, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Sportsplex Park, 2800 Sportsplex Drive, will include a brand-new sensory-friendly egg hunt designed for ...
PARSIPPANY, NJ - Mayor James R. Barberio is inviting all children to Town Hall for a special visit with the Easter Bunny on April 5th, from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM. This is an excellent opportunity for a photo with the Easter Bunny.The Parsippany Recreation Department is looking for helpers for this ...
BORDENTOWN, NJ — Rock out for a good cause this weekend in support of Bordentown Regional High School's marching band and local music.The Bordentown Regional High School Band Boosters are presenting Battle of the Bands on Friday, March 28 beginning at 6PM at Bordentown Regional High School, located ...
CLINTON TOWN , NJ - Hunterdon Art Museum's upcoming 2025 ArtParty & Auction features vibrant, original pieces of contemporary art available for auction live at the event or in advance and night of via their on-line auction site. A preview of all items up for auction begins March 21, with ...
RIDGEWOOD, NJ - The Children in the Arts event is an informative session hosted by the Ridgewood Arts Council (RAC). The event is led by young artists who will share their interests, talents, and involvement in their chosen art form.The event is open to anyone interested in becoming involved in the ...
CLARK, NJ — On Thursday, March 20, the Carl H. Kumpf Middle School Jazz Band put on a pregame show at the NJ Devils game at the Prudential Center in Newark.The event was part of the Clark/Devils Night hosted by the Clark Recreation Department.The Devils defeated the Calgary Flames, ...
EDISON, NJ - Edison Public Library, in its ongoing effort to enrich the community by providing diverse educational resources and services, including digital collections, programs, and outreach initiatives, has added two new online learning platforms to its database. “Our goal is to provide ...
BRIDGEWATER, NJ – After a powerful and emotionally moving event last fall, spiritual medium Tiffany Reeds returns to host another live experience on Thursday, April 17, at Bridgewater Manor located at 1251 Route 202/206 in Bridgewater. The event promises not only spirit readings, but also ...
BRIDGEWATER, NJ - The concert hall was jam-packed with both students and spectators.That concert hall was the Vaughn Stapleton Gymnasium at Bridgewater-Raritan High School, which served as the stage for the opening night performance of the 2025 Festival of the Arts.The Bridgewater-Raritan Regional ...
HASBROUCK HEIGHTS, NJ - Euclid Elementary School celebrated Read Across America from February 24th through the 28th. On February 3rd, the month-long Reading Challenge began. Students were encouraged to read as many minutes as they could to see who was the top homeroom in reading minutes. Mrs.
Princeton, NJ – Maybe we need some bigger meeting rooms in Princeton. Last Friday, Fintan O’Toole spoke to a full house at the Jimmy Stewart Theater at 185 Nassau Street. Looking ahead at our midweek calendar of events, we see more events that are already sold out – “sold” in quotation marks since ...
LIVINGSTON, NJ — Registration is now open for all spring and summer 2025 programs offered through Livingston’s Recreation and Senior Services department, including a vast array of youth activities, fitness and enrichment classes for adults and seniors, family and special population socials, and ...
NUTLEY, NJ - The Community Advisory Board of Nutley Family Service Bureau has been active this year planning and hosting community events to put the local service organization in front of the community.In addition to movie nights and coffeehouse events, the Community Advisory Board is getting ready ...
MILLBURN, NJ – Paper Mill Playhouse (Mark S. Hoebee, Producing Artistic Director; Michael Stotts, Executive Director), recipient of the Regional Theatre Tony Award, is thrilled to announce the five musicals to be presented during the theater’s upcoming 2025-2026 season, marking Paper Mill’s 87th ...
ROSELLE, NJ - Roselle’s annual Easter Egg Hunt is returning to Pine Street Park on April 19 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. In addition to the egg hunt, participants have the opportunity to do face painting, games, cotton candy, and take pictures with the Easter Bunny. For more information, please contact ...
PHILLIPSBURG, N.J. (March 24, 2025) – The Cal Ripken, Sr. Foundation (CRSF), in partnership with McWane, Inc. and the Joseph H. Firth Youth Center, gathered today to reveal updated plans for McWane Field, a brand-new field for vulnerable youth in Phillipsburg, New Jersey. Guests included Baseball ...
Linden, NJ -Mayor Derek Armstead, the City of Linden, and the Department of Parks and Recreation hosted a special screening of the documentary Maya Angelou: Reflections of a Blessed Soul. This event celebrated the life and legacy of Dr. Maya Angelou, a trailblazing poet, activist, and cultural icon ...
ASBURY PARK, NJ – Get ready for two days of epic music, ocean waves, and festival magic as the Sea.Hear.Now Festival returns to the beaches of Asbury Park on September 13 and 14. This year’s lineup is stacked with legendary rock bands, indie favorites, and rising stars, all set to take the stage ...
HILLSIDE, NJ - Union County’s largest Easter Egg Hunt is returning to Conant Park in Hillside, featuring over 35,000 eggs and an appearance from the Easter Bunny. The event will be held on Saturday, April 19, and is open to young residents ages one to nine. Attendees must bring their own baskets. A ...
MADISON, NJ - On March 14, Mayor Robert Conley, alongside Sellwood Studio principal Tom Sellwood, John Ertman, and members of the Madison Area Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors, marked the opening night of The Little Mermaid Jr. with a celebratory ribbon-cutting. Before the performance began, ...
SOUTH BRUNSWICK, NJ - Due to ongoing construction, the public library will have a delayed opening on Tuesday and Wednesday. The library will be open from 4:00 PM to 9:00 PM, according to the library. Online services will be available all day.There will be a crane onsite and the parking lot will not ...
RANDOLPH, NJ- RHS continued its legacy of musical excellence with the Wind Ensemble’s phenomenal, by-invitation-only performance at the New Jersey Music Education Association (NJMEA) State Conference, held in Atlantic City on Thursday, Feb. 20.RHS was one of only four high school wind ensembles ...
BRIDGEWATER, NJ – After a powerful and emotionally moving event last fall, spiritual medium Tiffany Reeds returns to host another live experience on Thursday, April 17, at Bridgewater Manor located at 1251 Route 202/206 in Bridgewater. The event promises not only spirit readings, but also ...
PISCATAWAY, NJ – Residents looking to expand their knowledge, enhance their wellness, or enjoy local entertainment have a variety of events to choose from in the coming week. From educational open houses to a women’s health symposium, here’s what’s happening in Piscataway.Berkeley College Open ...
Nutley Little Theatre is excited to announce auditions for their June production, FOR PETER PAN ON HER 70TH BIRTHDAY, written by Sarah Ruhl and directed by Gina Sarno. Auditions will be held on April 13th & 14th at 7:00 PM. Callbacks will be held on April 16th at 7:00 PM by invitation ...
MONROE TOWNSHIP, NJ-Six South Plainfield Middle School students had the opportunity to perform with the Central Jersey Music Educators Honors Band. This event happened at Monroe Township Middle School on March 22, 2025. The process started back in January when hundreds of the best middle school ...
WARETOWN - The Ocean Township Police and Municipal Alliance are hosting an Easter Bingo Event on April 13, at 2:30 p.m.The event will take place at the Pavilion area at Corliss Park.