Arts & Entertainment
By LINDA SIPPRELLE
December 8, 2024
Princeton, NJ – It was 25 degrees with fierce wind gusts when I climbed the challenging staircase to the third floor McCosh Hall auditorium last week, but I knew the outing would be worth it. I was attending a conversation between two preeminent American academics, Henry Louis Gates Jr., and Robert ...
WARETOWN - Waretown Volunteer Fire Company and Ocean Township Hosting "Christmas Light Spectacular" on December 13, 14, 20 and 21 from 6 to 9:30 p.m. The event will take place at the Corliss Park Lake.
WESTFIELD, NJ — The audience cheered for the New Jersey Festival Orchestra’s “Return of the Three Holiday Tenors” Saturday night at the Presbyterian Church in Westfield.The concert featured renowned tenors Michael John Butler, Chauncey Packer and Benjamin Werley, with a special appearance by the ...
HANOVER TOWNSHIP, NJ - Hanover Township is hosting a Winter Wonderland on Saturday, December 14th from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. There will be holiday music, a little village light display, hot chocolate and donuts. The event will take place at the Hanover Township Community Center. Make sure to get there ...
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ – Christmas cheer rang out along the Delaware River on Sunday morning, December 8, 2024 as Santa’s magical sleigh bells were successfully recovered, thanks to the heroic volunteers of the Garden State Underwater Recovery Unit (GSURU).The mystery began when Rudolph, in an ...
MILLBURN, NJ –Here are pictures from the Dec. 7 Winter Village. Residents and visitors will be able to enjoy the igloos, fire pits, s'mores, hot chocolate, food, drinks, shopping vendors, giveaways, characters, games and selfie scenes.Winter Village will be happening again on Dec. 14. Snow day is ...
WESTFIELD, NJ — The audience cheered for the New Jersey Festival Orchestra’s “Return of the Three Holiday Tenors” Saturday night at the Presbyterian Church in Westfield.The concert featured renowned tenors Michael John Butler, Chauncey Packer and Benjamin Werley, with a special appearance by the ...
FLEMINGTON, NJ - Flemington Borough held its annual Christmas tree lighting ceremony Dec. 6 on Main Street, followed by a business from Santa Claus and Christmas carols organized by Flemington Cub Scout Pack 61.The event also included holiday crafts and sampling in Main Street shops and restaurants.
CRANFORD, NJ - For Emilio DiFabio, life in Cranford has always revolved around hard work, community, and running a successful concrete, masonry, and excavation business. But recently, this unassuming contractor has been catapulted into the world of Hollywood, trading his work boots on certain days ...
HAMILTON, NJ - Hamilton Township officially welcomed the Christmas season with its annual Winter Wonderland event at Kuser Park. Thousands of patrons attended the festivities over two evenings on Friday and Saturday, enjoying a celebration filled with holiday cheer and activities for all ages.The ...
UNION, NJ - The chilly weather didn't deter the thousands of holiday revelers from enjoying Union's Winter Wonderland and Holiday Village on Friday and Saturday.Visitors enjoyed much holiday cheer as they walked around Biertuempful Park decked out with an ice skating rink, food trucks, a ...
RAHWAY, NJ — Joanie Madden is the frontwoman and founding member of Cherish the Ladies, the all-female Irish-American music and dance team returning to Rahway's Union County Performing Arts Center (UCPAC) for a special Celtic Christmas extravaganza this Sunday, December 8, at 3 p.m.Ms. Madden is ...
RIDGEWOOD, NJ - From 6 to 9 p.m., the streets of downtown were packed with people spreading the holiday spirit.The chamber kicked off the event with the official tree lighting. During this time, Executive Director of the Ridgewood Chamber of Commerce Joan Groome and Mayor Paul Vagianos thanked ...
PARAMUS, NJ – County Executive Jim Tedesco, the County Board of Commissioners, and the County Parks Department invite you to enjoy the second weekend of Bergen County’s Winter Wonderland, presented by Bergen New Bridge Medical Center. North Jersey’s premier destination for winter family fun is ...
HELMETTA, NJ - This week's chilly temperatures didn't keep residents away from Friday's annual tree lighting festivities on the front lawn of the Helmetta Borough Hall. There was music courtesy of DJ Wacky Wayne, hot chocolate, cookies, cupcakes, and more family-friendly fun before the big moment ...
NEW PROVIDENCE, NJ – The "Night of 1000 Stars" and Community Tree Lighting filled Centennial Park with holiday cheer on Friday night as hundreds of residents gathered for an evening of music, festivities, and community spirit. The event celebrated local traditions, the holiday season, and raised ...
BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ — Santa Claus made a special appearance in Berkeley Heights on Saturday morning, bringing holiday magic to families at an event hosted by the Berkeley Heights Recreation Department.The downstairs space was transformed into a festive Santa's workshop, complete with multiple ...
NUTLEY, NJ - There will be magic in the air in town on Sunday night, but will anything fall from the skies? Township of Nutley Mayor John V. Kelly III and the Board of Commissioners invite the entire community to attend the official kick-off of the Holiday Season on Sunday, December 8, 2024, from ...
MILLBURN, NJ – Emma Levine is a junior at Millburn High School who’s been taking art lessons since she was very young. She recalled playing tennis, participating in gymnastics and cooking, but falling in love with art.Levine shared that art has evolved into a vital part of her life. “As a kid, art ...
PARAMUS, NJ – County Executive Jim Tedesco, the County Board of Commissioners, and the County Parks Department invite you to enjoy the second weekend of Bergen County’s Winter Wonderland, presented by Bergen New Bridge Medical Center. North Jersey’s premier destination for winter family fun is ...
BERNARDSVILLE, NJ - A Reminder-The Bernardsville annual Holiday Season Parade will be held on Saturday, December 14th, from 5 PM - 7 PM, rain or shine. Come early and shop for parade day specials at Bernardsville center. The parade ends at Bernardsville High School. There will be food vendors and ...
VERONA, NJ - The Township of Verona invites residents of all ages to its Hannakauh Celebration and Menorah Lighting. The event will be held on December 26 at 6 p.m. outside Verona Town Hall. Verona Town Hall is located at 600 Bloomfield Avenue. A variety of activities will be available including ...
CARTERET, NJ — Two local guys who created “The Smithereens” as Carteret High School students will prove you can go home again on Saturday, Dec. 7th, with a performance at the URSB Carteret Arts & Events Center in downtown.The founders of “The Smithereens” – Jim Babjak and Dennis Diken – grew up ...
PARAMUS, NJ – County Executive Jim Tedesco, the County Board of Commissioners, and the County Parks Department invite you to enjoy the second weekend of Bergen County’s Winter Wonderland, presented by Bergen New Bridge Medical Center. North Jersey’s premier destination for winter family fun is ...
BAYONNE, NJ - After having played the role of Santa Claus for 59 years, Ed Broderick said next year will be his last year.“I think after 60 years it’ll be time for me to retire,” he told TAPinto Bayonne at the annual city Christmas Tree lighting in Fitzpatrick Park earlier this week.Broderick made ...
CHATHAM, NJ – The 2024 Chatham Borough Tree Lighting at the Gazebo was one of the coldest in recent memory, but Chatham residents ignited warmth in the community when they gathered to celebrate the holiday season at Reasoner Park on Friday evening.The Chatham Borough Historical Society kicked ...
SCOTCH PLAINS/FANWOOD, NJ – Senior Mike Cantwell was crowned Mr. Spiffy High at Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School DECA's annual fundraising extravaganza, which this year raised $5,500 for the Jam Kancer in the Kan Foundation that helps local families support loved ones battling cancer. Six ...
HILLSBOROUGH, NJ - TriState Aviation, Central Jersey Regional Airport’s flight school has received confirmation that Santa Claus will be stopping at the airport for his annual visit on Sunday, Dec. 15th. His arrival is scheduled for 11 a.m. and he will depart for his next stop at 2 p.m. Santa has ...
SOMERVILLE, NJ - Santa Claus is coming to town, escorted by hundreds of volunteer firefighters and first responders during the 13th annual Holiday Lights Parade hosted by the Somerville Fire Department beginning at dusk on Saturday, Dec. 7.Firefighters from throughout New Jersey and adjoining ...
NUTLEY, NJ - Shortly after dinner, Santa surprised members and guests at the annual Nutley. Irish American Association dinner. Held at the Nutley VFW, this event is always a TAPinto Nutley favorite. Look for full coverage of the event later.