Arts & Entertainment

January 6, 2025

MORRISTOWN, NJ — Fans of glamorous actress Sydney Sweeney got a glimpse of her in Morristown this weekend where she and co-stars Amanda Seyfried and Brandon Sklenar were filming scenes for an upcoming movie, “The Housemaid.”Filming took place on the grounds of The Peck School, a private K-8th grade ...

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WESTFIELD, NJ — “A Brooklyn Love Story,” a film produced by Westfield resident Jeff Mazzola, is now available for streaming on VOD via Amazon. The film, shot in Bay Ridge, Brooklyn, tells a story of family, community and romance.Jeff Mazzola noted the family atmosphere on set, both figuratively and ...

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SOMERSET COUNTY, NJ - Learn how to make history come to life by joining Somerset County’s Docent Training Program, the first-ever collaborative training program for history docents in New Jersey. The program is available to New Jersey residents aged 18 or older. “This pilot program will teach ...

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SOMERSET COUNTY, NJ - Learn how to make history come to life by joining Somerset County’s Docent Training Program, the first-ever collaborative training program for history docents in New Jersey. The program is available to New Jersey residents aged 18 or older. “This pilot program will teach ...

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UNION, NJ - A free screening of “King: A Filmed Record…Montgomery to Memphis” will be hosted by the  Township of Union Human Relations Commission.The event, on Saturday, January 18, will begin at 2 p.m.  The film chronicles the inspiring journey of Dr. King.  The screening will be held at the ...

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SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ – Residents of all ages are invited to join the South Plainfield Public Library as they celebrate Lunar New Year. 2025 marks the Year of the Snake - the wood snake to be specific - and throughout January, the library will host several Lunar New Year-themed programs and special ...

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MORRISTOWN, NJ -  Movie-goers and fans of Sydney Sweeney have gotten a glimpse of the glamorous actress in and around Morristown this weekend. Sweeney, along with co-stars Amanda Seyfried and Brandon Sklenar were seen in town filming a new movie. According to reports, the movie being filmed is The ...

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MORRISTOWN, NJ -  Movie-goers and fans of Sydney Sweeney have gotten a glimpse of the glamorous actress in and around Morristown this weekend. Sweeney, along with co-stars Amanda Seyfried and Brandon Sklenar were seen in town filming a new movie. According to reports, the movie being filmed is The ...

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RAHWAY, NJ — American Theater Group (ATG) will present the premiere reading of Pandora Scooter’s new two-person drama Mother’s Day as part of its free Monday Night Play Reading Series on Monday, January 13 at 7 p.m. at Hamilton Stage in Rahway.Inspired by Marsha Norman’s Pulitzer Prize-winning play ...

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Nutley Little Theatre announces auditions for King Lear By William Shakespeare directed by Alex Alexander Oleksij Auditions will be held at: Franklin Reformed Church45 Hillside Crescent, Nutley, NJ 07110Monday and Tuesday January 13 & 14 at 7:00 p.m.Callbacks Wednesday January 15 at 7:00 ...

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WESTFIELD, NJ — “A Brooklyn Love Story,” a film produced by Westfield resident Jeff Mazzola, is now available for streaming on VOD via Amazon. The film, shot in Bay Ridge, Brooklyn, tells a story of family, community and romance.Jeff Mazzola noted the family atmosphere on set, both figuratively and ...

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WESTFIELD, NJ — “A Brooklyn Love Story,” a film produced by Westfield resident Jeff Mazzola, is now available for streaming on VOD via Amazon. The film, shot in Bay Ridge, Brooklyn, tells a story of family, community and romance.Jeff Mazzola noted the family atmosphere on set, both figuratively and ...

Read more »

MORRISTOWN, NJ -  Movie-goers and fans of Sydney Sweeney have gotten a glimpse of the glamorous actress in and around Morristown this weekend. Sweeney, along with co-stars Amanda Seyfried and Brandon Sklenar were seen in town filming a new movie. According to reports, the movie being filmed is The ...

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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's Top 20 Stories of 2024Kenilworth's Crabbae Recognized in Top NJ Best 2024 Restaurants ...

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WESTFIELD, NJ — “A Brooklyn Love Story,” a film produced by Westfield resident Jeff Mazzola, is now available for streaming on VOD via Amazon. The film, shot in Bay Ridge, Brooklyn, tells a story of family, community and romance.Jeff Mazzola noted the family atmosphere on set, both figuratively and ...

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MORRISTOWN, NJ -  Movie-goers and fans of Sydney Sweeney have gotten a glimpse of the glamorous actress in and around Morristown this weekend. Sweeney, along with co-stars Amanda Seyfried and Brandon Sklenar were seen in town filming a new movie. According to reports, the movie being filmed is The ...

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CRANFORD, NJ - The film “A Complete Unknown,” the assumed biopic of Bob Dylan, is better described as an adaptation of the book “Dylan Goes Electric!” by Elijah Wald. It focuses only on the early formative years of his career, from 1961-1964. The movie begins with Bob Dylan, played by Timothée ...

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LITTLE FALLS, NJ - The Passaic Valley Regional High School Marching Band will be having its first open house of the season on Wednesday, January  8 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. in the auditorium. The event is open to all incoming 7th to 12th-grade students living in Little Falls, Totowa, and Woodland ...

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WEST ORANGE, NJ – The West Orange Arts Council’s (WOAC) first show of 2025 is “Two Silver Foxes,” a pop-up exhibit showcasing the works of artists Lois Condon and Carol Jenkins at the West Orange Arts Center at 551 Valley Road, West Orange, NJ.According to WOAC Chair Paticia Mitrano, “West Orange's ...

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ASBURY PARK, NJ – The Asbury Park Arts Council is urging local artists, producers, nonprofits, small businesses, and faith-based organizations to submit their applications for the prestigious Community Arts Award before the rapidly approaching deadline this Sunday, January 5, 2025, at 11:59 PM.

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MORRIS COUNTY, NJ - Here is a list of local fun things to do nearby on Sunday, January 5th.Sunday January 5Exhibit- New Sculpture/New Jersey; Morris Museum; 11am - 5pmExhibit- The Language of Textiles: Mid Century Oaxacan Embroidery and Weaving; Morris Museum; 11am - 5pmExhibit- Passport Mapping ...

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MORRIS COUNTY, NJ - Here is a list of local fun things to do nearby on Sunday, January 5th.Sunday January 5Exhibit- New Sculpture/New Jersey; Morris Museum; 11am - 5pmExhibit- The Language of Textiles: Mid Century Oaxacan Embroidery and Weaving; Morris Museum; 11am - 5pmExhibit- Passport Mapping ...

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SPRINGFIELD, NJ - Millburn students Dylan Gulliford, Jordyn Gulliford, Kathryn Horgan, Lara Horgan, Sally Kasprzak, Nikita Raj and Kiera Sokop as well as Short Hills students Hudson Carlo, Eli Charatan, Claire Hollenhorst, Annie Lischer, Charlotte Seidman, Siana Sharma and Grace Stafford will be ...

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SPRINGFIELD, NJ -- The Springfield Public Library has announced its slate of youth programs for January 2025:Story Sprouts YogaMonday, January 6 at 6:30 p.m.  Ages 3-10 with an adult. Must be a Springfield resident to register.  Failure to notify the library of your child’s absence will result in a ...

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JERSEY CITY, NJ- The mascot of the Little Free Library- who’s motto is take a book, return a book- in Hamilton Park in Jersey City recently got a makeover.The miniature library, one of many across the City and country, in the park allows the public to drop off or take books for babies and children ...

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UNION, NJ - The Union Township Historical Society will be holding a Winter Open House at the Caldwell Parsonage on Sunday, January 12.Visitors can visit the 1780's Caldwell Parsonage and Tool Museum in the adjacent 1800's carriage house.  Highlights include:Educational activities for childrenThe ...

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The Madison Area YMCA announces program registration for Winter Session and Summer 2025 Clinics. Registration opens with priority member online beginning Monday, January 6 at 9 AM to help families best plan for the upcoming months. Open registration for any remaining classes begins on Friday, ...

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ALLENTOWN, PA - Samuel Dunnigan of Ridgewood took part in Muhlenberg College's 67th annual Advent Candlelight Carols Service last month in the college's Gideon F. Egner Memorial Chapel. Dunnigan is studying at Muhlenberg and participated as a member of the Muhlenberg College Choir. Services were ...

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The Madison Area YMCA announces program registration for Winter Session and Summer 2025 Clinics. Registration opens with priority member online beginning Monday, January 6 at 9 AM to help families best plan for the upcoming months. Open registration for any remaining classes begins on Friday, ...

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WEST ORANGE, NJ — William “Michael” Barbee is a successful businessman who dedicates a great deal of time to helping others. He advocates for youth and the mentally ill, paints and has published multiple books. He wrote, directed and produced a film called “Beyond the Silence,” loosely based on his ...

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