Arts & Entertainment
By VICTORIA CARUSO
March 19, 2025
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ - Spring is (finally, maybe, hopefully?) in the air and that means the South Plainfield Department of Recreation is gearing up for one of its most ‘eggciting’ events of the year! On Saturday, April 5, borough children 10 and under will have the opportunity to take part in South ...
Chatham High School’s theater department is set to dazzle audiences with its spring musical production of The Music Man, running from March 19-22, 2025.This classic Broadway hit follows Harold Hill, a charismatic con artist who arrives in River City, Iowa, with a plan to swindle the townspeople by ...
Princeton, NJ – We don't normally preview out-of-town college sports events in our calendar, but – what can we say? – we have become part of the growing fan base for women's basketball. Princeton's women, despite losing to Harvard in the semifinals of the Ivy League championship, nevertheless won ...
GLEN ROCK, NJ - Wish you could have made the New York City St. Patrick's Day Parade? Well, have no fear, we have it for you here!Local photographer Eileen Hillock got up close and personal with New York City Mayor Eric Adams and New York Governor Kathy Hochul.
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ - The 2025 Spring Training Series presented by the Town of Phillipsburg, NJ, with the Gotham Cyclists of the Lehigh Valley, PA, took place at Walters Park on Sunday, March 16, 2025. “We are committed to continuing the sport of bicycle racing,” shared Mark Krajci, Director of Gotham ...
ROBBINSVILLE, NJ – Robbinsville High School (RHS) is gearing up for its 2025 spring musical, an adaptation of the 1998 Adam Sandler film The Wedding Singer. The play, set against a bright neon 1980s backdrop, is a romantic comedy centering around a wedding singer who, after being left at the altar, ...
BAYONNE, NJ - In what some may see as a precursor to the main event on Sunday, a large crowd gathered along the sidewalk and on Broadway near 42nd Street for Bayonne’s 4th annual St. Patrick’s Day one block parade Monday.Sponsored by the Davis Family and the Well & Grill, the parade featured ...
KENILWORTH, NJ - Please see the list of events hosted by the Kenilworth Public Library the week of March 18 - March 23.Tuesday, March 18 :PJ STORY TIME (6:30pm - 7:00pm)Children are welcome to attend wearing their pajamas and bring along a favorite stuffy.Ages: 3 & ...
HANOVER TOWNSHIP, NJ -Kindness Club will be taking place at the Whippanong Library on Tuesday, March 18th at 6:30pm. Attendees will be making a human heart out of clay and discussing ways to show kindness to others. This program is for kids grades 1-3.
RANDOLPH, NJ: Experience the remarkable creativity of County College of Morris (CCM) visual arts students as their work is exhibited at the Mayo Performing Arts Center (MPAC) in Morristown, now through April 15. This free, public showcase features 35 outstanding pieces created using a ...
HIGHTSTOWN, NJ – The Hightstown Cultural Arts Commission is getting ready to fill the air once again with music during the annual Porchfest 2025 and is looking for bands to join in.This year, the Hightstown Porchfest will be held on May 10. The Commission is looking for bands to participate in the ...
CINTON TOWN, NJ - Thousands flocked to the FSSP Irish Festival Weekend in Town of Clinton on March 14-16, 2025!From the Amish Outlaws on Friday, to kids festivities on Saturday, to the Parade and After Party on Sunday, Clinton was filled with Irish activity all weekend long. All proceeds from the ...
BEDMINSTER, NJ - The Center for Contemporary Art takes a creative approach to traditional summer camp. Professional teaching artists assist campers in drawing, painting and ceramics while learning about principles of visual art, historical periods, and well-known artists. Parents of campers praise ...
CLINTON TOWN, NJ - The Town of Clinton Recreation Committee invites families to the 4th annual Flashlight Egg Hunt on THURSDAY, April 17, 2025. The egg hunt will take place at Hunt's Mill Park and will begin at 7:30 PM. Please bring a flashlight for each participant. Children will be divided into ...
BASKING RIDGE, NJ – Residents celebrated Saint Patrick’s Day with song at a concert at Farmstead Arts on Sunday. Guitarist and vocalist Heather Mulvey entertained a sold-out crowd with popular Irish songs like “Wild Mountain Thyme,” “Red the Rose” and “When Irish Eyes are Smiling.” Mulvey’s ...
FANWOOD, NJ – Contemporary folk-music groups, singer-songwriters and an acclaimed blues guitarist will be featured as the Fanwood Performance Series presents its spring season of live music at the Carriage House.The series returns from its winter break on Saturday, April 5, with folk trio Lara ...
UNION, NJ – The Township of Union has been awarded a grant from the Union County Board of County Commissioners as part of the 2025 Union County Local Arts Grant Program.In partnership with Union's Special Improvement District (SID), the Township of Union submitted a proposal for the grant, which ...
NEWTON, NJ—Spring Street once again ran green and gold, with leprechauns and pots of gold and some dogs too, as Newton celebrated with its annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade a bit early this year, on Saturday, March 8.This year’s Grand Marshall was long-time resident, town councilwoman and long-time ...
CHATHAM, NJ – Lara Paglinawan, a sophomore at Chatham High School, is joining TAPinto Chatham as a contributing student intern. Paglinawan is passionate about writing, especially analytical and argumentative pieces, and has won regional Scholastic Art and Writing Awards, most recently a 2025 Silver ...
Princeton, NJ – The highlight event of this week may well be something that we can’t fully describe. That’s the new play opening at McCarter on Wednesday, March 19: “Legacy of Light” by Karen Zacarias.One of the casualties of the loss of print media is that it’s no longer easy to find a succinct ...
CHATHAM, NJ — For the Brandon family, The Music Man is more than just a musical—it’s a legacy. In 1988, San Solou, a young fifth grader at the time, played Winthrop in Chatham High School’s production of the show. Now, more than 35 years later, his nephew, Ray Brandon, is stepping into the same ...
ROSELLE PARK, NJ - The Roselle Park Veterans Memorial Library invites residents interested in STEM to join them for its New Jersey Makers Day event on Saturday. The event will start at 11 a.m. and feature a variety of activities, including button making, origami, knitting, crocheting, Lego ...
KENILWORTH, NJ - Hosted by the Borough of Kenilworth, the 2025 Street Fair and Classic Car Show will take place on Sunday, May 18, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The fair will be held along the Boulevard from between 14th Street and 23rd Street. This popular event will feature quality exhibitors, a ...
JERSEY CITY, NJ - Although rain sprinkled on Jersey City in the early morning hours of March 16, the weather relented long enough for the annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade.The old saying that everybody is Irish on St. Patrick’s Day was proven very true during this year’s parade.As in the past, the ...
SPOTSWOOD, NJ - Looking for something fun and creative to do this spring? The Spotswood American Legion Auxiliary is holding a Kraft 4 a Cause fundraiser on Friday, May 2 at 6:30 p.m. at American Legion Post 253. Artistic talent is not a prerequisite to come out, enjoy and help raise funds to ...
COCONUT CREEK, FL – “Yappy Hour” is bringing pets and their owners together for a night of socializing, treats, and community fun at the Promenade at Coconut Creek. The gathering on Thursday from 5 to 7 p.m. at 4443 Lyons Road will feature food, drinks, and an opportunity to meet adoptable ...
COCONUT CREEK, FL – Local coffee shop Tarrazú Coffee Co. is brewing more than just coffee— it’s bringing the community together for its first-ever Open Mic Night on Wednesday.The event, taking place from 7 to 9 p.m. at 4863 Coconut Creek Parkway, will feature a mix of poets, comedians, storytellers ...
COCONUT CREEK, FL – Local coffee shop Tarrazú Coffee Co. is brewing more than just coffee— it’s bringing the community together for its first-ever Open Mic Night on Wednesday.The event, taking place from 7 to 9 p.m. at 4863 Coconut Creek Parkway, will feature a mix of poets, comedians, storytellers ...
BRIDGEWATER, NJ - Bridgewater-Raritan Middle School held its annual talent show March 13, celebrating different talents among its students.Performing were Shaant Sachdeva, Riley Romanak, Zalina Pellegrini, Avantika Nambiar, Riya Tayi, Adhya Balagi, Ananya Iyer, Mahika Rathi, Kaavya Bajaj, Julia ...
ANNANDALE, NJ - The North Hunterdon High School Music Department's 21st PRISM Concert will be held on Thursday, March 20, 2025 at 8 PM. This event is a unique experience where ALL music students come together to share their gifts for a remarkable evening.It is a seamless montage of music with ...