Arts & Entertainment
By NJ JAZZ SOCIETY
February 17, 2025
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
CLINTON TOWN, NJ - The Town of Clinton's 16th Annual Yuletide Bonfire and Fireworks Extravaganza is an annual event that brings together town residents of all ages for an evening of warmth and community. Local families can escape from their winter hibernation for a night surrounded by friends, ...
RAHWAY, NJ — The Merchants and Drovers Tavern Museum, located at 1632 St. Georges Ave., invites you to its 2025 “I Heart Horror” event. The dates are Friday and Saturday, February 21-22.This year, your ticket will grant you admission to an evening of drinks, snacks, and live, in-character readings ...
BASKING RIDGE, NJ – The Bishop Janes Worship and Music Committee will present a Black History Month Celebration Concert on Saturday, February 22 at 3:00 PM at Bishop Janes United Methodist Church, 22 S. Finley Avenue in Basking Ridge. The event will feature internationally acclaimed soprano Angela ...
RED BANK, NJ: The Navesink Maritime Heritage Association is offering a free presentation of the history of iceboating on the Navesink and Shrewsbury Rivers. Join iceboating enthusiast, historian, and photographer Jeff Smith for a fascinating presentation exploring the rich history of iceboating on ...
Pittsburgh, PA – A Union resident has won the 2025 Drue Heinz Literature Prize, one of the nation’s most prestigious prizes for a collection of short stories. Bill Gaythwaite’s collection, A Place in the World, was selected by Manuel Muñoz. A Place in the World will be published by the University ...
BUTLER, NJ - Butler Library will be hosting an adult program: Avocado Strawberry Mango Salsa Nutrition Class. Join the library along with Registered Dietitian, Lauren, on Thursday (May 29th). The class will be between 6:30-7:30 PM, free of cost. Registration is required upon entry. You can register ...
PARAMUS, NJ - L.E.A.D. is asking permission to hold their annual carnival at the Garden State Plaza from May 22 through June 8 from 5 to 11 p.m., according to the upcoming council agenda.The council meets on Tuesday, February 18 at Borough Hall, 1 Jockish Square at 6 p.m.
DOYLESTOWN, PA—If you want to attend this year’s Easter Egg Hunt in Doylestown Borough, save the date so you can save a spot.The second annual event, which will be held on April 12 in Broad Commons Park, is free, but reservations are required. When online registration opened for last year’s Easter ...
DOYLESTOWN, PA—A music series returns to Henry Mercer’s old tile factory this weekend with two acts from the area.The “Night of Song” music series returns to the TileWorks on Feb. 21 with Sug Daniels and Sovei.Sug Daniels is a Philadelphia-based singer-songwriter and storyteller. She combines ...
GLEN GARDNER, NJ - On Thursday, February 20, 2025, the Voorhees High School Music Department will present their annual Pops Concert.This year, the Voorhees Concert Band, String Ensemble, and Jazz Ensemble will perform music influenced by jazz in their concert titled FROM SWING TO SOUL which ...
HUNTERDON COUNTY, NJ - A 1981 graduate of Hunterdon Central Regional High School, Jon Roth has released a new book, “Birch, Mind of the Dragonflies.”Following several months of drones flying over Hunterdon County, Roth said the book is relevant because the dragonflies in the novel are drones. It is ...
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 and Brearley Student Walks Runway at New York Fashion WeekMissing NJ Woman Found Dead in ...
CRANFORD, NJ – With chocolate box season right around the corner, Downtown Cranford has announced that it is kicking off its second free senior citizen film series with Forrest Gump, airing on April 2. “We are so appreciative the new grant enabled us to bring this series back,” said Caren Demyen, ...
MONTCLAIR, NJ - Making his mark in the literary world, United States Martial Arts Hall of Fame inductee and Taekwon-Do Master Chris Malarkey is translating his years of discipline and expertise into words with his debut book, Journey from White to Black: Translating Martial Arts to Life.Malarkey, ...
CRANFORD/ASBURY PARK, NJ — Last year, a film called “Be Not Afraid” by West Orange resident and 1985 West Orange High School alum, Chris Carden, was selected to appear in the Garden State Film Festival (GSFF). This year, his latest offering, “Good Training,” will be screened during the festival's ...
YORKTOWN, N.Y. — Sixteen years ago, Emily Kluga, band director at Yorktown High School, introduced the idea of a swing dance concert as a one-time event. What began as a simple concept has since “blossomed into a beloved YHS band tradition” and an anticipated community event.” Kluga told Yorktown ...
MONTCLAIR, NJ - Making his debut as an author, United States Martial Arts Hall of Fame inductee and Taekwon-Do Master Chris Malarkey details his keys to success in his novel Journey from White to Black: Translating Martial Arts to Life. Malarkey is the President and CEO of CMTKD, a martial arts ...
Newark, N.J - The nation's longest-running lecture series on Black history and activism returns to the Newark campus of Rutgers University on Saturday, Feb. 15. The program was designed for members of the community and those on campus. The 45th annual Marion Thompson Wright Lecture series hosted by ...
WESTFIELD, NJ — The New Jersey Festival Orchestra invites music lovers to step into the intoxicating musical world of turn-of-the-century Vienna on the evening of Feb. 22 at The Presbyterian Church in Westfield.The orchestra, conducted by Maestro David Wroe, will transport audiences to a world of ...
WESTFIELD, NJ — The New Jersey Festival Orchestra invites music lovers to step into the intoxicating musical world of turn-of-the-century Vienna on the evening of Feb. 22 at The Presbyterian Church in Westfield.The orchestra, conducted by Maestro David Wroe, will transport audiences to a world of ...
OLEAN, NY— Megan Davis, who has more than 10 years of experience in non-profit management, was named executive director of the Tri-County Arts Council on Feb. 3.As executive director, Davis will lead the council’s strategic vision while expanding programming, strengthening community outreach, ...
UNION, NJ – Union’s older adults know how to celebrate Valentine’s Day!On Friday, the Union Senior Center hosted a lively celebration where older adults danced, sang karaoke, and enjoyed an afternoon filled with fun and laughter alongside friends.“This is an incredible group of people,” said Union ...
MELBOURNE, FL – The Brevard Zoo will host fourteen artists who will create mural projects beginning on February 15. The artists are planning to complete their work by February 17. The murals will be created on buildings and various canvases, with most designs measuring eight feet square. The ...
Princeton, NJ – Reeds are giving way to strings at the Dryden Ensemble – at least in terms of its artistic director. Founder and former artistic director Jane McKinley, an oboist, has successfully transferred her duties to lutenist Daniel Swenberg. He begins his service as artistic director at the ...
KINNELON, NJ - Kinnelon Library will be hosting a Jazz concert. The event will take place on February 15th beginning at 2 PM. Join the Library and see the jazz band, Bob Wilde Trio.
BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ - The spirit of love and community filled the air at the annual Seniors Valentine’s Lunch, hosted by the Recreation Department with the help of dedicated volunteers. This cherished event, featuring a delicious home-cooked meal and heartfelt fellowship, brought seniors together ...
PARAMUS, NJ - The Flip Circus is asking permission to hold their annual circus at the Garden State Plaza from March 18 through April 2 with shows from 1 to 9 p.m., according to the upcoming council agenda.The council meets on Tuesday, February 18 at Borough Hall, 1 Jockish Square at 6 p.m.