Arts & Entertainment
By DAVID BRIGHOUSE
March 3, 2025
CLARK, NJ — The Clark Recreation Department is holding couples dance lessons starting this Thursday, March 6.Classes take place at the Clark Recreation Center, located at 430 Westfield Ave.The six-week program features ballroom and swing dancing. It takes place on Thursday evenings, 8-9:30 p.m.For ...
The Governor Livingston Hilltop Players proudly present The Prince of Egypt, a sweeping epic of a musical with music and lyrics by Stephen Schwartz. Journey through the wonders of Ancient Egypt as Ramses and Moses, two young men raised together as brothers in a kingdom of privilege, find ...
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ - March roared into the South Plainfield Public Library this month with a full menu of programs for children and adults. The popular library is open Monday through Thursday from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., Friday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday from 1 ...
NUTLEY, NJ - The bands have all packed up, the last plate of corned beef and cabbage has been served, and the streets have been swept. After the success of the 46th annual parade, the Nutley Irish American Association has set the date for next year's parade.Save the date: The 47th annual NIAA St.
FLEMINGTON, NJ - J.P. Case Middle School performed its production of “The Wizard of Oz” Feb. 28 and March 1 in the middle school auditorium.
CLINTON TOWN, NJ - Wrap up the Hunterdon County Irish Festival with the Parade After Party! Join The Friendly Sons of St. Patrick in celebrating all things Irish as we conclude the Festival. The evening features the ever-popular band, The Nerds, who will have you dancing and tapping your feet. The ...
SPRINGFIELD, NJ – The following events are on the schedule for March at the Springfield Public Library for kids:Nintendo NoonsTuesday, March 4 at 3 p.m. and Tuesday, March 25 at 3 p.m. Ages 10-18.Group gaming on the library Nintendo system and big screen. No registration required. Walton PTO Story ...
OLEAN, NY — Della Moore, director of the African American Center for Cultural Development, recently highlighted the legacy of Black jazz singers, giving back-to-back talks on Feb. 22 at the Tops Friendly Markets shop on West State Street. Moore spoke about the enduring impact of legendary blues and ...
MOUNT LAUREL, NJ – Members of the teaching team from the Tokyo YMCA recently visited the Mount Laurel YMCA as part of a tour of locations during February to learn about early learning centers and pre-k programs. The Mount Laurel YMCA, which is a part of the Greater Philadelphia YMCAs, hosted eight ...
HOLLYWOOD, CA – Sean Baker was born in Summit and grew up in Short Hills. He wrote, directed and produced “Anora,” the independent film that swept the 2025 Oscars. It was nominated for six and won five: Best Director, Best Editor, Best Picture, Best Original Screenplay and Best Leading Actress.The ...
HOLMDEL, NJ – Holmdel High School is bringing a thrilling and hilarious production to the stage this March with CURTAINS: School Edition, a musical murder mystery set in 1959. The show is a comedic journey featuring a cast of talented students and a plot that will keep audiences on the edge of ...
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ - The earliest waves of Irish migration to New Jersey occurred during the 18th century, primarily driven by economic hardship and religious persecution in Ireland.At that time, many Irish immigrants settled in Garden State cities where they found work in mining, manufacturing, ...
MONTCLAIR, NJ – Jazz House Kids’ Big Band, one of the nation’s top high school jazz ensembles, is gearing up for the 30th Annual Essentially Ellington High School Jazz Band Competition & Festival with a special workshop on March 2 led by renowned baritone saxophonist Paul Nedzela.The workshop, ...
MONTCLAIR, NJ - Renowned jazz vocalist and composer Andromeda Turre is set to return to her hometown for a special performance at the Montclair Art Museum on March 20, 2025, as part of the museum's Art Meets Jazz series, says MAM organizers.Turre, a Montclair High School alumna, has built an ...
SUMMIT, NJ - The New Jersey Jazz Society is adding a Vocal Performance category to its 2025 Juried Scholarship Competition.The deadline for this year’s applications is no later than March 28 at 11:59 p.m. ET. There are now six awards:$1,000 for Jazz Performance$1,000 for Original Composition$1.000 ...
HAWTHORNE, NJ - The district's Elementary Schools transformed the high school cafeteria into a mini Epcot, where attendees could explore 12 different countries. Parents and students from Roosevelt School, Thomas Jefferson Elementary School, and Washington Elementary School volunteered to showcase ...
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.Kenilworth Resident's Eagle Scout Project Makes Impressive Impact to New JerseyGo Fund Me Started to Support ...
HAMILTON, NJ - Do you wish you could cook like Julia Child? How many of her well-known recipes have you tried?This week’s movie of the week at the Hamilton Township Public Library is Julie and Julia, the 2009 biographical comedy that simultaneously tells the stories of Julia Child during the early ...
HAMILTON, NJ- The Hamilton Public Library is seeking vendors and crafters for its upcoming spring craft fair. Space is limited to just 60 tables.The craft fair will be held at the library at 1 Justice Samuel Alito Jr. Way on Sunday, April 13 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. A $30 donation to the library is ...
CLINTON TOWN, NJ - The 11th Annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade to be held on March 16th weekend highlight will be the 11th Annual FSSP St. Patrick's Day Parade. The parade will kick off at 3 PM on Sunday, March 16, in downtown Clinton. The parade will showcase Irish American traditions and culture ...
BASKING RIDGE, NJ - Light Opera of New Jersey is holding auditions for their production of Gilbert & Sullivan's The Pirates of Penzance. Audition deadlines are March 31, 2025 (live) and April 8, 2025 (virtual) with preliminary auditions in April. The hilarious and heartwarming operetta tells ...
WOODBRIDGE, NJ — The American-Irish Association is ready to turn Woodbridge ‘shamrock green’ for its 51st annual St. Patrick's Day parade on Sunday, March 9th, thrilling scores of spectators who customarily visit from across the Garden State.Woodbridge’s parade is New Jersey’s best and biggest St.
RED BANK, NJ: Red Bank Regional High School has announced its upcoming production of "James and the Giant Peach," a delightful musical adaptation of Roald Dahl's beloved classic. Don’t miss this unforgettable theatrical experience that promises to enchant audiences of all ages.Event Details:Dates: ...
BASKING RIDGE, NJ – Spring classes begin this week at Farmstead Arts and new this term is a collage class taught by local artist Laura Shabazz. Shabazz says this “unconventional medium” is for everyone because the process is extremely forgiving and that when working with torn paper, “you can’t be ...
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ - East Brunswick's Jesse Eisenberg has written an Oscar-nominated screenplay with a perplexing title. Is A Real Pain a relative who makes us nuts by being late, being broke, being asleep when everyone else is awake or awake when everyone else is asleep? Is A Real Pain the ...
HANOVER TOWNSHIP, NJ - The Hanover Township Recreation department is hosting a wide range of events for 2025.See the details below:
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ - "Throw me somethin', Mister!" Get ready, Phillipsburg, because Mardi Gras Sunday, March 2nd, 2025, is shaping up to be a full-blown "Fat Sunday" celebration! Forget the Big Easy, South Main Street is where the party's at, and here's your sneak peek at five must-do experiences ...
SUMMIT, NJ – The Summit District Arts Festival is gearing up for a spectacular three-day event, running from Wednesday, April 2 to Friday, April 4, celebrating the incredible artistic achievements of Summit’s students. The festival will showcase a wide array of student work, including music, ...
METUCHEN, NJ - Despite battling a rare form of blood cancer, for which he is currently receiving treatment, Tyler Kandel is rejoining a local music group following a years-long hiatus for one special event to benefit The Marisa Tufaro Foundation.The Metuchen resident and happily married father of ...
NUTLEY, NJ - The Nutley Irish American Association is hosting the 46th annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade today, Saturday, March 1, at 1.Before the parade, they gathered at St. Mary’s Roman Catholic Church in Nutley for the Investiture Mass.TAPinto Nutey was there for the mass and will have boots on ...