Arts & Entertainment
By JACKIE LIEBERMAN
February 11, 2025
WESTFIELD, NJ — It’s a recent Wednesday evening at 16 Prospect Wine Bar & Bistro, and the dining room is packed as hosts Jim Mooney and Paul Banks get ready for their 20th local episode of “The Randumbesque Podcast.” The two friends, both Philadelphia natives, say they aren’t nervous. The ...
BERNARDS TOWNSHIP, NJ – The Bernards Township Parks and Recreation Department has announced a call for submissions for their 14th Annual Art Show. This is a non-juried art exhibit featuring the talents of Bernards Township residents ages 16 and up. There is no fee to register to display one piece ...
BASKING RIDGE, NJ – Farmstead Arts is excited to announce their spring classes with both virtual and in-person options beginning in February 2025. In personAcrylic Painting with Margaret Fanning March 4 - April 8Drawing in Color with Margaret Fanning March 4 - April 8Painting with Paper with Laura ...
CLINTON TOWN, NJ - The Red Mill Museum Village, located in the heart of Clinton, New Jersey, is thrilled to unveil its exciting lineup of events for 2025. From educational events to festive seasonal celebrations, this year promises to be a year of discovery and enjoyment for visitors of all ...
UNION, NJ - The Township, in conjunction with its Human Relations Commission, will host a special event, “The Conversation Continues” honoring Black History Month.The event will take place on Saturday, Feb. 22, at 12 p.m. at Jefferson School, 155 Hilton Avenue, Vauxhall.“Events like ‘The ...
WAYNE, NJ - With the Philadelphia Eagles winning the Superbowl, spring must be right around the corner. Once you sleep off that Superbowl hangover, it's time to start planning for a fun Spring, and a great end to your winter. The Wayne Parks and Rec Department, the Public Library, the Wayne PAL and ...
RIDGEWOOD, NJ - Attendees will walk the red carpet at Park West Loft on Feb. 28, 2025, from 8 p.m. to midnight.The event includes hand-passed hors d’oeuvres, pasta, dessert, and an open bar from 8 p.m. to midnight. Tickets are $85 per person before Feb. 15. After this date, the tickets are $95.
Princeton, NJ – The stars are out this week in Princeton.Of course, given the snow and/or rain in the forecast, we might not ever see the stars in the skies. But the stars lining up in the various venues around town – barring any weather-related cancellations – could more than make up for ...
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 ...
HAMILTON, NJ - With Valentine’s Day later this week love is already in the air. The Hamilton Township Public Library is turning it up this week with three showings of Ghost.The 1990 romance/thriller starring Patrick Swayze, Demi Moore, and Whoopi Goldberg tells the story of a young man’s murder, ...
BAYONNE, NJ - Steve Zazenski, whose iconic paintings have documented much of Bayonne’s more nostalgic past died on Jan. 29.Born in Bayonne in December 1948, Zazenski’s paintings were famous for capturing particular moments in time.He always wanted to become an artist. In 1971, he graduated with a ...
NEW PROVIDENCE, NJ - Elefante Music & School for the Performing Arts, a well-known fixture in the community, has earned major recognition from the National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM), securing both a Best Community Retail Store award and a finalist spot for Dealer of the Year. This ...
NEW PROVIDENCE, NJ - Elefante Music & School for the Performing Arts, a well-known fixture in the community, has earned major recognition from the National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM), securing both a Best Community Retail Store award and a finalist spot for Dealer of the Year. This ...
ROSELLE PARK, NJ - The Roselle Park Summer Camp is returning to Roselle Park High School. Eight weeks are available for interested attendees from June 23 to August 15. Registration is $260 per week and can be done online. The Roselle Park School District says the camp offers academic programs, ...
WEST ORANGE, NJ — Noel O’Keefe, Jr. was born in West Orange in 1966 and practically lived on the Saint Patrick's Day parade route. This year, he will be the Grand Marshal of the 72nd Annual West Orange Saint Patrick’s Day Parade.Noel’s father, Noel, Sr. was originally from O’Keeffe of Ballyduff in ...
The Summit Area YMCA is excited to welcome families to enroll in its Fall 2025 childcare programs, providing a safe, nurturing, and enriching environment where children can learn, grow, and thrive. With a strong foundation in early childhood education, the Y’s programs inspire curiosity, foster ...
The Summit Area YMCA is excited to welcome families to enroll in its Fall 2025 childcare programs, providing a safe, nurturing, and enriching environment where children can learn, grow, and thrive. With a strong foundation in early childhood education, the Y’s programs inspire curiosity, foster ...
BAYONNE, NJ - The 2025 Bayonne St. Patrick's Day Parade will be held March 23, rain or shine, beginning on Broadway and 5th street and stepping off at 1p.m. A post-parade party will be held at Robbinsville Hall, St. Vincent’s Roman Catholic Church, from 2:30 p.m. tunil 5:00 p.m. Tickets for this ...
KENILWORTH, NJ - Please see the list of events hosted by the Kenilworth Public Library the week of Feb. 10 - Feb. 15.THIS WEEK AT THE LIBRARY....Monday, February 10:BINGO FOR CHILDREN (6:30pm - 7:00pm)Ages: 3 & up_______________________________________Tuesday, February 11:LAP SIT (10:30m - ...
ROXBURY, NJ - Middle school and high school students are being 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 Morris County Sheriff's ...
NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ — The Zimmerli Art Museum at Rutgers University has a new exhibit that features 97 artists from more than 50 indigenous nations and communities throughout North America.“Indigenous Identities: Here, Now & Always” is an ambitious exhibit of contemporary Native American art ...
RAHWAY, NJ — The City of Rahway is pleased to announce the opening of Black Wings: American Dreams of Flight at the Gallery Space, 1670 Irving Street in Rahway, New Jersey.Black Wings: American Dreams of Flight is a powerful exhibition chronicling the story of African Americans who, despite facing ...
WESTFIELD, NJ — It’s early Wednesday evening, Jan. 29, at 16 Prospect Wine Bar & Bistro, and the dining room is packed as hosts Jim Mooney and Paul Banks get ready to kick off their 20th episode of “The Randumbesque Podcast.” The two friends, both Philadelphia natives, say they aren’t nervous.
CLINTON TOWN, NJ - Sweetheart Week is in full swing in the Town of Clinton. To enter to win one of six fabulous prizes, fill out an entry form and drop it in the Sweetheart Drawing Box at participating businesses now through February 14th. Participate for your chance to win:A romantic dinner for ...
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 ...
SOMERSET COUNTY, NJ - The Somerset County Cultural & Heritage Commission is seeking nominations for the 2025 Excellence in the Arts awards. These awards recognize the leadership and contributions of community members that have invested their time, talent, and resources to improve the overall ...
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 ...
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 ...
FLEMINGTON, NJ - The Hunterdon Central Tri-M Music Honors Society presented “And All That Jazz” Feb. 7 in the Little Theater.
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 ...