Arts & Entertainment
By NICOLE ZANCHELLI
February 14, 2025
NEWARK - It was 13 years ago when Newark native Isaac “Soup” Campbell got his mother’s Nikon D3200 camera and embarked on his photography journey. Now, Campbell is displaying his multifaceted creative talents in his debut exhibition, setting an example to “don’t doubt yourself and pursue your ...
HACKENSACK, NJ - The Hackensack Performing Arts Center (HACPAC) is renaming its art gallery after Ruth Bauer Neustadter, a local mixed media and contemporary artist. Neustadter is also the Center’s Gallery Curator, appointed to the position in 2019. Approving the name change at the February 11 ...
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 ...
HACKENSACK, NJ - Join local non-profit organization, Broreavement, as they host a screening and discussion of the movie Soul. This film addresses themes of family, loss and remembrance, making it an ideal choice for teaching children about grief in an approachable and engaging manner. You can catch ...
MOUNT LAUREL, NJ — Join the Mount Laurel Library this Sunday for a free concert to close out the weekend.The Library will be hosting The Lew Leabman Band on Sunday, February 16 from 2PM to 3PM.Featuring Lew on drums, Dean Schneider on keyboard and Rob Cochran on bass, the Band will be performing ...
SPARTA, NJ – One Sparta couple has celebrated the day before Valentines Day as their special day for 60 years. Delores and Brian Grace were married on February 13, 1965. Their story began in college when they went on a blind date, though Brian said “I clearly knew who she was.” He said their long ...
WESTFIELD, NJ — Big plans that require $25 million more in funding are in the works for Westfield’s iconic Rialto, according to board members from the Westfield Arts Collective (WAC), who presented renderings of what the building could look like to the town council on Tuesday.“We are creating a ...
SAYREVILLE, NJ -- Sayreville Recreation is planning a “glow-tastic” night of fun on Friday, Feb. 28, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. when the department hosts an unforgettable LED Mini Golf event.The course will glow, and the competition will hear up as participants navigate a glowing mini golf course.
NEW BRUNSWICK – One piece of artwork depicts an artist’s mannequin rendered in charcoal, hands confidently on hips, soccer ball hovering nearby, against a background splashed with vivid colors.Another piece shows the mannequin in mid-hook shot, with positive messages such as “masterpiece” and ...
UNION, NJ - The Union Township Historical Society will continue its celebration of Black History Month with an open house at the Caldwell Parsonage on Sunday, Feb. 23.Highlights of the event include:--An exhibit on Eulace Peacock, UHS 1933 record-breaking track and field athlete.--An exhibit by ...
MELBOURNE, FL – It’s the weekend! Have some fun around Melbourne: Friday Feburary 14Vibrations of Love; Yoga Gallery Downtown Melbourne; 5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change; Henegar Center, Melbourne; 8 p.m.Danae Hays; King Center, Melbourne; 8p p.m.Saturday February ...
Princeton, NJ – We have the usual assortment of eclectic events this three-day Presidents’ Day weekend – a Chinese New Year celebration organized by Princeton High School students at the Public Library on Saturday, February 15, a workshop on the lotus in Indian art on Sunday at the library, a ...
MAPLEWOOD, NJ - On Sunday, February 2nd, 2025, the Township of Maplewood Division of Arts &Culture celebrated the opening exhibition of “Ancestral Call” with featured artist Danielle Scott, curated by Nette Forné Thomas, and with the live performance of Janétza Miranda.The celebrated exhibition ...
Nutley Little Theatre presents Chapter Two by Neil Simon, directed by Deshja Driggs A successful writer mourning the recent loss of his beloved wife fears he will never love again until a grudging five-minute meeting with a recently divorced actress blooms into a passionate romance.Neil Simon’s ...
BARNEGAT - The Brackman Theatre Company is presenting The Wizard of Oz. Performances will be held on February 27th & February 28th at 7:00 PM and March 1st at 12:00 PM in the ROBMS auditorium. Tickets can be purchased at: http://robms.booktix.com/
ELIZABETH, NJ - The Elizabeth Arts Council announced that they are presenting their 2025 Women’s History Month show at the Elizabeth Public Library, third-floor exhibit area throughout March. An opening reception will be held on March 13 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. in the exhibit area. The show ...
MORRIS COUNTY, NJ - Love is in the air this weekend! Grab someone you love and head out into town. Here's all the LOVEly events happening in and around town this weekend.Friday February 14Three Eras of African American Invention; Morris Museum; 9am - 5pmFriday Free Afternoon Movie- Lars and the ...
MORRIS COUNTY, NJ - Love is in the air this weekend! Grab someone you love and head out into town. Here's all the LOVEly events happening in and around town this weekend.Friday February 14Three Eras of African American Invention; Morris Museum; 9am - 5pmFriday Free Afternoon Movie- Lars and the ...
NORTH PLAINFIELD, NJ – The North Plainfield Library invites the community to join in a delightful all-day celebration of Valentine’s Day. Scheduled for February 14th, this event promises to offer something for everyone, whether they are romantics at heart or simply looking for a fun way to spend ...
NORTH PLAINFIELD, NJ – The North Plainfield Library invites the community to join in a delightful all-day celebration of Valentine’s Day. Scheduled for February 14th, this event promises to offer something for everyone, whether they are romantics at heart or simply looking for a fun way to spend ...
WESTFIELD, NJ — Big plans requiring an additional $25 million in funding are in the works for Westfield’s iconic Rialto, according to board members of the Westfield Arts Collective (WAC), who presented renderings of what the building could look like to the town council at its meeting Tuesday.“We ...
NUTLEY, NJ - Gina Thomas of GIA Dance Studio has the perfect solution for your Valentine's Day dilemma: what to do with the kids. Just dop them off. Thomas is offering a special one-night only dinner and a movie at her dance studio in Nutley Center. For $30 per child, the kids can enjoy the ...
NEW JERSEY — Sky-watchers can see an unusual celestial treat as Venus, Saturn, Jupiter and Mars line up and shine bright in our night sky from now until late February, according to the National Aeronautics & Space Administration (NASA).On clear nights, when clouds cooperate, New Jerseyans will ...
NEW JERSEY — Sky-watchers can see an unusual celestial treat as Venus, Saturn, Jupiter and Mars line up and shine bright in our night sky from now until late February, according to the National Aeronautics & Space Administration (NASA).On clear nights, when clouds cooperate, New Jerseyans will ...
NEW JERSEY — Sky-watchers can see an unusual celestial treat as Venus, Saturn, Jupiter and Mars line up and shine bright in our night sky from now until late February, according to the National Aeronautics & Space Administration (NASA).On clear nights, when clouds cooperate, New Jerseyans will ...
NEW JERSEY — Sky-watchers can see an unusual celestial treat as Venus, Saturn, Jupiter and Mars line up and shine bright in our night sky from now until late February, according to the National Aeronautics & Space Administration (NASA).On clear nights, when clouds cooperate, New Jerseyans will ...
SPARTA, NJ – One Sparta couple has celebrated the day before Valentines Day as their special day for 60 years. Delores and Brian Grace were married on February 13, 1965. Their story began in college when they went on a blind date, though Brian said “I clearly knew who she was.” He said their long ...
SPARTA, NJ – One Sparta couple has celebrated the day before Valentines Day as their special day for 60 years. Delores and Brian Grace were married on February 13, 1965. Their story began in college when they went on a blind date, though Brian said “I clearly knew who she was.” He said their long ...
MONTVILLE, NJ – The year 2025 is the year of the snake and the Northern New Jersey Chinese Association (NNJCA) Chinese School held their Chinese New Year event to ring it in proudly on Feb. 9 at Montville Township High School. The event, held annually, featured songs and dances, and speeches by ...
MORRISTOWN, NJ - In a second consecutive year, Nimbus Dance returns to the Morris Museum’s Bickford Theater on Friday, February 21, at 7 PM. The program includes a collection of energetic and eclectic dance works set to the music of iconic Jazz songstresses Nancy Wilson and Nina Simone, and by New ...