Arts & Entertainment
By JAKE NEMCEK
February 12, 2025
WARREN, NJ – Explore colorful florals and lavish landscapes through the art of Berkeley Heights artist Eileen Bonacci, at the Art Space at Warren in the Warren Library until April 30.The nature-inspired exhibit draws inspiration from Bonnaci’s passion for nature. Local landmarks such as the Red ...
SCOTCH PLAINS, NJ – The Preserve The Shady Rest Committee will host “REMEMBERING OUR CULTURE, A Black History Month Celebration" at Shady Rest Country Club (820 Jerusalem Rd, Scotch Plains) on Friday, February 21, 2025, from 6:30 – 11:00 p.m. The event features music by the JB Blues and Jazz Band ...
JERSEY CITY, NJ - The Jersey City Municipal Council is expected to consider a plan which would eventually lead to the construction of a pedestrian mall for the Power House District at its February 13 meeting. The mall, modeled after the award winning one on Newark Avenue, would be on Provost Street ...
The Chatham High School Chamber Choir and Chamber Orchestra came together to perform Maurice Duruflé’s Requiem, a lesser-known yet intricate composition that challenged both singers and instrumentalists. Under the direction of CHS Choral Director Ken Bryson and Orchestra Director Liam Keller, the ...
MORRIS COUNTY, NJ - Any middle school or high school student in Morris County is invited to participate in the Morris County Sheriff's Office Human Trafficking Awareness Poster Contest.“Human Trafficking is all around us and many are unaware of the dangers", said the sheriff's office. “The Moris ...
MORRISTOWN, NJ —James Prosek: At Work celebrates the significant projects that define the artist’s first 30 years of artmaking and is the first opportunity for New Jersey audiences to connect with his remarkable creative trajectory. This survey presents the stunning breadth of Prosek’s work, from ...
SCOTCH PLAINS-FANWOOD, NJ -- Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School Repertory Theatre is proud to present this year's musical production: Freaky Friday. Based on the beloved novel by Mary Rodgers and the hit Disney films, Freaky Friday follows an overworked mother and her teenage daughter who magically ...
WOODLAND PARK, NJ — Woodland Park's Alfred Baumann Library has started a new mahjong program.The library, which is located on the campus of Berkeley College, hosts the program every Friday at 2 p.m. in the atrium of the college.Everyone is welcome to attend future gatherings, from anyone new to the ...
NUTLEY, NJ - Tickets are on sale now for the Nutley Schools Theatrical Society's production of “Mean Girls.”The show is described as, "Cady Heron may have grown up on an African savanna, but nothing prepared her for the wild and vicious ways of her strange new home: suburban Illinois. How will this ...
BASKING RIDGE, NJ – Local artist Laura Shabazz has been making collage art for fifteen years. She will be sharing her passion for her favorite medium in an upcoming Painting With Paper workshop February 16 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM at Farmstead Arts. Shabazz says she played around with ...
SCOTCH PLAINS/FANWOOD, NJ – The Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School Choir department is eager to present this year’s Cabaret for a Cause concert on Wednesday, Feb. 19 at 7 p.m. in the Manya Ungar Memorial Auditorium at Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School (667 Westfield Road, Scotch Plains, NJ). The ...
KENILWORTH, NJ - The Harding Elementary fifth and sixth grade classes are currently running an exciting fundraiser to bring the Harlem Wizards out for an afternoon of fun. Proceeds from this event will go to benefit both classes. The Harlem Wizards are a professional basketball team that performs ...
SPARTA, NJ – Families took advantage of the midwinter day of fun at the Sparta Recreation’s Winter Carnival, presented by the rec department and Recreation Advisory Committee. The lower level of the middle school was buzzing with activities, from a bounce house and gaga pit to cricket and chess. ...
Princeton, NJ – Some updates to our midweek arts calendar. First, for some people in town, Wednesday, February 12, will begin 90 minutes later – that's the length of the delayed opening for the Princeton Public Schools on this snowy day. Most schools will open at around 9:50 a.m. Pre-K private ...
DOYLESTOWN, PA—If you want to go out for Valentine’s Day but hate the crowds, check out the Feb. 13 “Heartbreakers Nite” on Valentine Day’s Eve at MOM’s (Maxwell’s on Main), which will feature two veteran Doylestown performers.The Holy Heat Thunder Country Show will feature “classic love + ...
RANDOLPH, NJ- The Randolph String Parents’ Association announces Randolph School District’s annual Stringfest Concert event with great pride. This is our largest fundraiser and concert event of the year, featuring more than 250 of Randolph’s talented string players from grades 5-12!The Stringfest ...
HELMETTA, NJ - Tuesday is the last pre-sale event for the 2025 Mardi Gras Pocketbook Bingo and Tricky Tray on Saturday, February 22 at the Parkview School. The final pre-sale event is from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Helmetta Community Center on February 11. Pre-sale single admission is $40 and ...
Linden, NJ - Linden Public School #1 students put on an exciting presentation for the Lunar Chinese New Year! Thank you so much for bringing energy to our school and to our students! YOU GUYS ROCK!
Maplewood, NJ - The nonprofit organization, interACT Theatre productions will perform The Wolves beginning Feb. 20 and run until March 1 at the Burgdorff Center for the Performing ArtsThe premise of the show is a soccer team of nine high school students from all different social and cultural ...
COCONUT CREEK, FL – Celebrate love this Valentine’s Day with an enchanting evening of live music at Promenade at Coconut Creek.On Friday, from 6-8 PM, enjoy a romantic live guitar performance by Juan Carlos Bueno, right next to Ethos Greek Bistro.Promenade at Coconut Creek is an outdoor shopping ...
MOUNT LAUREL, NJ — Mount Laurel residents are invited to enjoy a mid-week classic movie with a musical twist!The Mount Laurel Library will be hosting a matinée screening of the 1936 musical Showboat on Thursday, February 13 from 1PM to 4PM.Jerome Kern and Oscar Hammerstein composed the score to ...
MORRIS COUNTY, NJ - Any middle school or high school student in Morris County is invited to participate in the Morris County Sheriff's Office Human Trafficking Awareness Poster Contest.“Human Trafficking is all around us and many are unaware of the dangers", said the sheriff's office. “The Moris ...
MORRISTOWN, NJ - Meera Iyer from Morristown Beard School and Bianca Diez, from Morris County School of Technology were named the Region 4 Finalists at the 2025 New Jersey Poetry Out Loud Region 4 competition, part of the National Poetry Out Loud recitation program. Iyer and Diez will represent ...
SOUTH BRUNSWICK, NJ - Due to ongoing construction, the public library will have a delayed opening on Tuesday. The library will be open from 3:00 PM to 9:00 PM as work continues on the new addition's roof, according to the library. Online services will be available all day.Construction on the ...
SOUTH BRUNSWICK, NJ - Four organizations in Edison Township will receive funds from the 2025 Middlesex County Arts and History Grant Award. These funds can be used for General Operating Support, Program Support, Historic Preservation, and more. The five organizations in the township receiving ...
GLEN ROCK, NJ - Starting its sixth year, the Arts Council of Glen Rock celebrates artists, makers, creatives and those who support the arts. Last week, 70 members gathered to socialize, chat about their recent projects, and learn what's in store for the community in 2025. This fun group welcomes ...
BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ - The Berkeley Heights Public Library has been a community staple since its opening in 1946. Most recently, in 2021 the Library ushered in a new era with the opening of their new location in the state-of-the-art complex at 29 Park Avenue. This new space has brought exciting ...
SOUTH BRUNSWICK, NJ - The public library will receive $8,000 from the Middlesex County 2025 Arts and History Grant Awards. This grant will be used for a series of eight concerts at the library’s new performance venue, according to library director Christopher Carbone.The concert series will feature ...
NORTH SALEM, N.Y. - Girl Scout Troop 2220 is inviting all girls in grades K-5 and a guest to join them in Candyland! The annual dance, formerly known as the “Snowflake Ball,” will be held on Friday, Feb. 28, from 7 to 9:30 p.m. in the PQ gym. The evening will include live music, refreshments, photo ...
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 ...