Arts & Entertainment
By STEVE LENOX
December 4, 2024
HAMILTON, NJ - With a more than $40 billion investment going toward improving and enhancing services, the United States Postal Services has increased its daily package processing capacity to approximately 60 million. This, a statement by USPS officials said, means that holiday packages will move ...
JERSEY CITY, NJ- The Jersey City Municipal Council is expected to approve a sublease to the New Jersey Symphony from The Provost Square Performing Arts Company Inc. for space to be used for performances and more.In June, the City Council approved a 20-year lease with the non-profit The Provost ...
4000 Miles arrives at Nutley Little Theatre next week.The poignant play by Amy Herzog (pictured) explores the relationship between Leo (Robert Colon) and his grandmother, Vera (Hedi Molnar). After a cross-country bike trip, Leo unexpectedly arrives at Vera's New York City apartment, seeking solace ...
"Free Holiday Musical performance at the New Providence Library, Sunday December 8th at 3 pm!"The Friends of the New Providence Library will hold their next musical concert on December 8th (Sunday) from 3-4 pm featuring The Cover Girls. They will be sharing tunes from the Great American Song Book ...
"Free Holiday Musical performance at the New Providence Library, Sunday December 8th at 3 pm!"The Friends of the New Providence Library will hold their next musical concert on December 8th (Sunday) from 3-4 pm featuring The Cover Girls. They will be sharing tunes from the Great American Song Book ...
Editor's Note: The event has been rescheduled to December 14 due to the forecasted rain on the original date.RARITAN, NJ - Raritan Borough is holding its first Christmas tree lighting ceremony on the Nevius Street Bridge Dec. 14 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.This is the first annual event to celebrate the ...
UNION, NJ – Looking to get into the holiday spirit?There are lots of events and celebrations planned in Union over the coming weeks, from music to tree lightings and visits with Santa, from vendor fairs to holiday movies. Check out what's on TAP in Union this holiday season:Holiday Lights in New ...
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ - It’s time to string the lights, hang the garland, inflate that giant Santa, and enter the South Plainfield Cultural Arts Commission’s (SPCAC) annual Holiday House Decorating Contest!The 7th Annual Holiday House Decorating Contest is open to residences within the borough only.
Princeton, NJ – Professor of Jurisprudence Robert George, arguably the leading face of conservatism at Princeton University, has never been shy about engaging with people with different points of view. The conservative George has appeared often in public conversations with the left-leaning ...
PISCATAWAY, NJ – Piscataway music students will perform in the school district’s annual Holiday Concert series this month. School officials invite members of the community to enjoy the musical talents of the students at concerts that will take place throughout December. The Shor Middle School ...
GLEN ROCK, NJ - For the first time in over a decade, the Christmas Tree Lighting took place in front of Glen Rock Borough Hall with more than 400 people in attendance. For the past several years, the volunteer Christmas Tree Committee lit the borough's tree at Kilroy's Wonder Market and the Exxon ...
BUTLER, NJ - Some Butler Borough Businesses will be participating in a window decorating contest. All businesses in Butler Borough were eligible but were required to sign up. Windows must be decorated by December 6th at Midnight. Take a stroll to the Borough to see all the businesses decorated.
ROSELLE, NJ - The Borough of Roselle invites residents of all ages to a night of ice skating. Skate Night will be held at the Warinanco Sports Center on December 14 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Free skate rental will be available for the first 150 attendees. For all others, skate rentals are $4 per ...
ELIZABETH, NJ - The City of Elizabeth invites residents of all ages to a holiday night celebration the whole family can enjoy. The Miracle on Winfield Scott event features a visit from Santa and Mrs. Claus, vendors, giveaways, and more. A tree lighting will also take place at 6 p.m. The event will ...
SOMERVILLE, NJ - The Downtown Somerville Alliance anticipates a shoulder-to-shoulder, standing-room-only crowd on the Division Street pedestrian mall when Santa Claus comes to town to light the borough's holiday tree to kick off the Dec. 6 Holiday Jubilee.The crowd is expected to arrive beginning ...
SHORT HILLS, NJ — The Mall at Short Hills received an extra instant infusion of vibrancy and creativity when Artist Romero Britto celebrated the grand opening of his first BRITTO® store in the Northeast at The Mall at Short Hills. The event attracted art lovers, collectors and local visitors ...
BORDENTOWN CITY, NJ — The Bordentown City non-profit that brought residents and visitors the Playing the Field concert at Gilder Field in June and multi-act AmericanaRama Music Fest in September is now helping the community ring in the festive season with a performance set to take place this ...
JERSEY CITY, NJ- The Jersey City Municipal Council recently amended alcoholic beverages and cannabis regulations to allow the City to issue alcohol licenses to non-profit theaters. The move permits non-profit corporations operating art-house theaters to seek Plenary Retail Consumption Licenses to ...
JERSEY CITY, NJ- Jersey City has lit the Christmas Tree at the City Hall Annex at 1 Jackson Square on December 2, presented by the City in partnership with Brandywine.Before the tree was lit, there were spoken word and choir performances. In addition to the inflatables and music, costumed ...
WESTFIELD, NJ — Two Westfield High School graduates are crediting their cinematic training for their success in the industry, including with the production of the newly released thriller “Perfectly Good Moment.”In the film, now streaming on VOD including Tubi and Amazon, the charming David is ...
PASSAIC COUNTY, NJ - –Colonial Christmas is coming back to Dey Mansion Washington’s Headquarters in Wayne. The opening event will be held on Thursday, December 12th from 6:00-9:00pm, with festivities running through January 5, 2025. For the first time since 2019, the Passaic County Board of County ...
MONTCLAIR, NJ - Montclair officials announce the 11th Annual Toy Drive.According to Montclair officials, they are gearing up for its 11th Annual Toy Drive, which ensures that local children aged 0-16 experience the magic of the holiday season. Organized by Reach Out Montclair, the event invites the ...
Linden, NJ-The Linden Public Library is pleased to announce our lineup of adult programs forDecember.12/4 -Book Club: The Rose Arbor at 6:30 pm. Join us for a book club to discuss The Rose Arbor by Rhys Bowen. 12/7 -Holiday Concert 2:00 pm Join us for a holiday concert presented by Allegro ...
CLINTON TOWN, NJ - IT'S SHOWTIME IN CLINTON. The 38th Annual Clinton Christmas Parade will be held Friday, December 6, 2024 starting at 7 PM. The parade is traditionally led by the beloved Hooper Firetruck, followed by The Guild of Clinton Lead Float. The Clinton Public School Band and Chorus will ...
BRIDGEWATER, NJ - Bradley Gardens fourth grader Dante Vallejos has heard from authors at school and wanted an opportunity to share his story with others – so he published his own book.Vallejos published “Dino Bakes a Cake Despite a Big Mistake.”“The book is about a dinosaur baking a cake, and he ...
BAYONNE, NJ - The Bayonne Division of Recreation is teaming up with Only Make Believe (OMB) to bring interactive theatre to children with special needs in 2025.The program, open to boys and girls ages 5 to 11, features professional actors who transform simple props, costumes, and backdrops into a ...
CALDWELL, NJ – The 14th annual MSDA Reindeer Run 5K Run/Walk on Saturday, Dec. 7 at 9:30 a.m. at St. Aloysius Church Gymnasium (entrance behind the church), 235 Bloomfield Ave., Caldwell, NJ.Whether you’re sprinting to the finish line or enjoying a festive walk, this USATF Grand Prix event is ...
JERSEY CITY, NJ - Jersey City’s Historic Downtown Special Improvement District (HDSID) is gearing up for their annual Happy Holiday market.Set to give residents and visitors an opportunity to make their holiday season merry and bright, and the gifts they give “beautifully handmade,” the market ...
TEANECK, NJ - “Lights, camera, and creativity without bounds!” Fair Lawn entrepreneurial team Alan and Eve Cohen are directing a film festival on December 15 at Teaneck Cinemas.The couple announced their festival, fliXfest, with Eve as Executive Director and Alan as Managing Director. The two are ...
Princeton, NJ – “It’s the most wonderful time of the year,” or so claimed singer Andy Williams in his classic 1963 Christmas holiday hit song. And beginning this week you can expect to hear plenty of those “kids jingle belling," as the song continues, "and everyone telling you be of good ...