Arts & Entertainment

March 1, 2025

SUMMIT, NJ – Lawton C. Johnson Summit Middle School will bring the iconic musical comedy Grease to life on Friday and Saturday, March 14-15, at the LCJSMS Auditorium.The school version of Grease stays true to the fun-loving spirit and memorable songs that made the show a hit both as a Broadway ...

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NEW PROVIDENCE, NJ - New Providence High School is proud to present Disney’s Freaky Friday Get ready for a rollicking good time with Freaky Friday, the hilarious and heartwarming musical adaptation of the beloved Disney films and based on the novel by Mary Rodgers. When a magical mishap causes ...

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HACKENSACK, NJ — Students from across the district unleashed a breathtaking showcase celebrating the revolutionary contributions of African Americans to America's labor landscape and beyond. It proved to be a soul-stirring journey through the sweat, struggle, and ultimate triumph that forged a ...

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PARAMUS, NJ - A local hospital is raising funds for LGBTQ+ health…with a little pizzazz.The Bergen New Bridge Medical Center Foundation held a fundraiser for the new location of its LGBTQ+ Health & Wellness Center in Bergenfield.On February 25, Bergen New Bridge opened the facility as a “new ...

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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 ...

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BASKING RIDGE, NJ - Basking Ridge High School is proud to present an exhibition of student artwork, “The Animal Within” at the Somerset County Environmental Center (EEC) now through Monday, March 10, 2025. The exhibit is free and open daily 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. This colorful exhibition invites ...

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CORAL SPRINGS, FL – History comes alive at the Museum of Coral Springs History, where a series of monthly events are set to offer hands-on experiences and a deeper dive into the city’s past.The event series kicks off on March 29 with a hands-on creative activity where visitors can design their own ...

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COCONUT CREEK, FL – Around 14,000 people gathered for Coconut Creek’s annual Butterfly Festival, about the same turnout as last year for the popular community event.Held on Feb. 22 at Sabal Pines Park (5005 NW 39th Avenue), the festival celebrated the city’s anniversary with live entertainment, ...

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EDISON, NJ - State and town dignitaries along with library officials gathered on the morning of Feb. 24 for a ceremony to mark the official start of a major renovation and expansion project at the Edison Public Library’s North Edison Branch. "We are currently celebrating 96 years in Edison Township ...

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NEPTUNE TOWNSHIP - TAPinto Neptune recently interviewed Kaeleigh MacLennan, Stage Manager, for the upcoming Neptune Township High School Drama Club's production of The Wedding Singer musical.Kaeleigh MacLennan shares that she has been passionate about theater and the arts since her sophomore year ...

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MORRIS COUNTY, NJ -  This weekend we will bid farewell to February and welcome March. Here's to looking ahead to warmer days and sunnier afternoons. But this weekend, here's what's HOT!Friday February 28EXHIBIT- Sally Michel: Brilliant Legacy; Morris Museum; 11am - 5pmEXHIBIT- Three Eras of African ...

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MORRIS COUNTY, NJ -  This weekend we will bid farewell to February and welcome March. Here's to looking ahead to warmer days and sunnier afternoons. But this weekend, here's what's HOT!Friday February 28EXHIBIT- Sally Michel: Brilliant Legacy; Morris Museum; 11am - 5pmEXHIBIT- Three Eras of African ...

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WARREN, NJ --Get ready to snap your fingers and join the kookiest family in town! The Addams Family musical is coming to Watchung Hills, and you won't want to miss it! Looking for something fun to do you with your kids?  Join the cast of The Addams Family at Watchung Hills Regional High School for ...

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WARREN, NJ --Get ready to snap your fingers and join the kookiest family in town! The Addams Family musical is coming to Watchung Hills, and you won't want to miss it! Looking for something fun to do you with your kids?  Join the cast of The Addams Family at Watchung Hills Regional High School for ...

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ASBURY PARK, NJ - This past Wednesday, Kathleen Melgar, director of the Asbury Park Public Library and founding board member of the Asbury Park African-American Music Project (AP-AMP), participated in the “Public Library Partnerships for Sustainable Oral History Projects” panel at Princeton Public ...

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NEW PROVIDENCE, NJ - New Providence High School is proud to present Disney’s Freaky Friday Get ready for a rollicking good time with Freaky Friday, the hilarious and heartwarming musical adaptation of the beloved Disney films and based on the novel by Mary Rodgers. When a magical mishap causes ...

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Consider this your official invite to the most legendary St. Patrick's Day celebration this side of the rainbow .On March 1, at The Hudson Rose, they're serving up cold drinks, great food, and just enough Irish spirit to make you think you can Riverdance!  Swing by after the parade-no cover ...

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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 ...

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PARAMUS, NJ - A local hospital is raising funds for LGBTQ+ health…with a little pizzazz.The Bergen New Bridge Medical Center Foundation held a fundraiser for the new location of its LGBTQ+ Health & Wellness Center in Bergenfield.On February 25, Bergen New Bridge opened the facility as a “new ...

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BERNARDSVILLE, NJ – Residents are invited to a special screening of the documentary “American River” this Sunday, March 2 at 2:00 PM at the Bernardsville Cinema. The film was produced, directed and edited by Chatham resident Scott Morris, who believes the stories of “what’s going on in our ...

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HAWTHORNE, NJ - It's official! It has become a tradition! The onset of March Madness brings on March Pizza Madness in these parts.Sponsored by The Towncast, here's how it works:Let the Madness beginNominate your two favorite pizza places from anywhere in NJ by Saturday, March 1st. And don’t forget ...

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YORKTOWN, N.Y. —Do-re-mi-fa-so-la-ti… go get your tickets! “The Sound of Music” is coming to Yorktown Stage, bringing the classic story and beloved songs to life. The production will open on March 1. “The Sound of Music” tells the inspiring tale of Maria, a spirited young woman who brings joy, ...

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MORRIS PLAINS, NJ - Morris Plains residents are invited to enter the Morris Plains 100th Year Logo Contest. Entries need to be received by March 1, 2025.Guidelines:Up to three designs can be submittedContest is for Morris Plains Residents onlyThe logo must include the circle and MPArtwork must be ...

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Della, a devout Christian baker in North Carolina, is asked by her late best friend’s daughter, Jen, to bake her wedding cake, only to discover that Jen is marrying another woman, forcing Della to grapple with her deeply held religious beliefs about marriage while trying to maintain her ...

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CLINTON TOWN, NJ - Night two of the Hunterdon County Irish Festival is Pub Night! A laid-back night of Irish music featuring The Rogue Diplomats followed by The Big Fuss!The first hour will feature an Irish piper and a DJ spinning your favorite Irish tunes.The Rogue Diplomats will take the stage at ...

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FLEMINGTON, NJ - J.P. Case Middle School is set to perform “The Wizard of Oz” Feb. 28 through March 2.The play is based on the classic movie.It is directed by Kathleen Harris.Opening night is Feb. 28 at 7 p.m., with a matinee March 1 at 2 p.m. For advanced tickets, contact jpcmusical@frsd.us.

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CRANFORD, NJ – For more than 15 years, students in Cranford’s Japanese classes have participated in a creative project to design nengajo, which are traditional New Year's greeting cards exchanged in Japan to wish for a prosperous and auspicious year. This year, Hillside Avenue School sixth grader, ...

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MONTCLAIR, NJ - Montclair-based nonprofits Vietnamese Boat People and AAPI New Jersey (AAPI Montclair) are hosting a special screening of the award-winning documentary New Wave, a film exploring the reinvention and resilience of the Vietnamese diaspora, says organizers.The screening will take place ...

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VAUXHALL, NJ -  Local Vauxhall author, Mwatabu "Baba" Okantah, will be hosting a book talk on his new title, A Black Voice in the Wilderness.  Okantah holds a BA in English and African Studies from Kent State University (1976) and an MA in Creative Writing from the City College of New York (1982).

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We are excited to invite you to go all in for a cause that's close to our hearts! Join us for the second annual Casino Night Fundraiser on Friday, March 14, from 6 pm to 10 pm at the Nutley Parks and Recreation Gym, 44 Park Avenue, Nutley.Following last year’s fantastic turnout, we're bringing back ...

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