Arts & Entertainment
By JACKIE LIEBERMAN
November 18, 2024
WESTFIELD, NJ — Tamaques Park was the site of filming for “The Beast in Me” last week, Kim Forde, spokesperson for the Town of Westfield, confirmed Monday.“Filming was completed in Tamaques on Friday afternoon,” Forde said.The limited series starring Claire Danes and Matthew Rhys is coming soon, ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL — Families are invited to bring their young artists to the Northwest Regional Library in Coral Springs for a Thanksgiving craft event on Thursday. The event for children ages 10 and up -- sponsored by the Coral Springs Woman's Club -- will take place in Room 133 from 2-4 p.m. in ...
LEBANON TOWNSHIP, NJ - All are welcome to view the holiday-themed window displays local residents have decorated at the Lebanon Township Museum. From now until December 14, 2024, the museum will be open every Thursday (3 PM - 6 PM) and Saturday (12 PM - 3 PM). Stop by for a nice warm cup of tea or ...
KENILWORTH, NJ - Please see the following message from the Kenilworth Senior Citizens Club. We are fast approaching our 60th Anniversary Gala to be held at the Westwood in Garwood on Thursday Dec 12 from12-4pm. We will be having a full luncheon including choice of entree, salad, pasta and dessert. ...
MILLBURN, NJ – During the month of November, new work by local artist Kathleen Harte Gilsenan -- a Millburn illustrator who grew up in Summit – will be on display at the Millburn Public Library, 200 Glen Avenue. Harte Gilsenan has been teaching art, creating whimsical illustrations of Labrador ...
COCONUT CREEK, FL – Promenade at Coconut Creek will come alive next weekend with art, handcrafted goods, and live entertainment as it hosts Arts & Crafts Festival. Taking place on Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 23 and 24 from 10-5 pm, this family-friendly event is free to attend at 4467 Lyons ...
Maplewood, NJ – Sunday, November 3rd was a beautiful fall day at Durand-Hedden House with “Connecting Fibers: Artists & Spinners” Part 2. The program focused on fiber artists who create special items using a variety of ancient and modern techniques, including felting, coiling, quilting, ...
MILLTOWN, NJ - Looking to get the holiday shopping going? Stop by the Milltown Public Library this week. The Friends of the Milltown Public Library are holding their annual silent auction. Bidding began on Saturday, November 16 and continues this week during the library's regular business hours.
Nutley Little Theatre announces auditions for Chapter Two by Neil Simon, directed by Deshja Driggs Saturday, December 7th at 7:30 PMSunday, December 8th at 6:30 PM (callbacks) About the show: A successful writer mourning the recent loss of his beloved wife fears he will never love again until a ...
NEWTON, NJ—Newton High School students were accepted into the All Sussex County Choir and Band this past month. According to an announcement made by school officials, 12 choir students and five band members were accepted to join other talented musicians from throughout Sussex County. Twelve Newton ...
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.Westfield High School Student Brandon Genlot Dies in Crash Michigan Deli Athletes of the Week: Juliana ...
CHATHAM, NJ – The 18th edition of the Chatham Borough Farmers' Market came to a close on Saturday. By objective standards, it wasn't as robust as past markets because of the competition with Madison, which switched to Saturdays this year.Chatham went from 20 vendors in 2023 to just eight at the ...
ROXBURY, NJ – Problems related to spamming and hacking on Facebook have prompted the Roxbury Recreation Department to give up using the platform as a popularity contest to determine the winners of the annual Holiday Home Decorating Contest.The department said this year’s contest will be judged by ...
BASKING RIDGE, NJ – The Northeast Feltmakers Guild’s “Ribbon of Highway” exhibit is on display at the Environmental Education Center at Lord Stirling Park now through November 23. The building is open between the hours of 9:00 AM until 5:00 PM for public viewing. The guild is a group of felt ...
FLEMINGTON, NJ - The Hunterdon County Library is holding its annual Gingerbread Competition. Do you think you have the best gingerbread house skills? Register by November 23rd to show off your skills and win fun prizes this holiday season. Gingerbread house drop-off is December 7th and 8th. For ...
COCONUT CREEK, FL – Promenade at Coconut Creek will come alive next weekend with art, handcrafted goods, and live entertainment as it hosts Arts & Crafts Festival. Taking place on Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 23 and 24 from 10-5 pm, this family-friendly event is free to attend at 4467 Lyons ...
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ — Teenager Archith Raman has a few more months before completing high school, but the 18-year-old South Plainfield resident can now cross 'breaking a Guinness World Record’ off his to-do list. Raman, who attends Edison Academy Magnet School, successfully typed the ...
Princeton, NJ – We sometimes think of Monday as the day that creates a virtual three-day weekend, even if in fact most of us have to get back to work on Monday. This Monday, November 18, is what we would call a serious day on our arts and entertainment calendar. There are three events that people ...
OAK RIDGE, NJ – While New Jersey is enduring an historic drought, the moonscape of the empty reservoir visible from Route 23 is primarily due to the Newark Watershed lowering the water level to perform maintenance on the dam and gatehouse located off Oak Ridge Road, watershed officials ...
OAK RIDGE, NJ – While New Jersey is enduring an historic drought, the moonscape of the empty reservoir visible from Route 23 is primarily due to the Newark Watershed lowering the water level to perform maintenance on the dam and gatehouse located off Oak Ridge Road, watershed officials ...
HAWTHORNE, NJ - It's time for Santa! He works very hard from mid November on, so make your plans to see him. Fortunately for Hawthornites, he comes directly to you!Get ready for the 39th Annual Santa Parade, scheduled for Friday, December 6. The parade steps off at 6 p.m. at Vreeland Avenue. The ...
KENILWORTH, NJ - Please see the following message from the Recreation Department regarding the 2024 Christmas Tree Decorating Contest. Calling all Kenilworth Residents and Kenilworth Business Owners…. It’s time for some Christmas Tree Decorating Type Fun. . . Kenilworth Rec is Partnering up with ...
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ – Get ready to ditch the sugar and embrace sustainability in the most creative way possible! Free Bridge Realty is hosting a unique “Lo-Carb” Gingerbread House Contest that puts a twist on the traditional holiday pastime by using upcycled cardboard instead of sugary sweets.With ...
RIDGEWOOD, NJ - Join Ant on an exciting fall adventure as he faces a big problem and works hard to find a solution. Written by distinguished children’s author Julia Zheng, this engaging bedtime story is perfect for children ages 4-8, teaching valuable lessons with warmth and humor.A Story Walk® is ...
UNION, NJ – Union’s Got Talent, and it will be on display Sunday night when contestants take to the stage to showcase their special skills.Twenty acts will be showcased beginning at 4:00 at Kawameeh Middle School, 470 David Terrace. Tickets are still available and can be purchased HERE. Union's ...
WESTFIELD, NJ — A classic tale of a ragtag group of friends banding together to protect their cherished hometown from greedy businessmen will be presented as Westfield High School’s first theater production of the 2024-25 academic year. Eccentric Countess Aurelia and her quirky friends unite to ...
GLEN GARDNER, NJ - The Spruce Run Memorial VFW Post 5119 hosts Bingo on the second Thursday of every month. The next Bingo night will be held on Thursday, November 14th at the Spruce Run Memorial VFW, 179 Main Street, Glen Gardner.Doors open 5:30 PM, and Bingo starts at 7 PM. Cash prizes! Please ...
CRANFORD, NJ - Armand Assante, the Emmy Award-winning star of Gotti, was at the Cranford Theater on Thursday for an intimate conversation and screening of his movie, hosted by the Garden State Film Festival (GSFF).Assante opened the conversation by explaining what watching the movie on the big ...
BASKING RIDGE, NJ – Basking Ridge artist Meeta Garg was working in a corporate job when she started painting as a hobby. Garg began taking small art courses in London and found “my passion became my career.” When asked what inspired her to make such a big change, she described her mother as “a ...
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ - The East Brunswick High School Drama Club presents their Fall Production of "Save Hamlet!" at the Joseph Sweeney Auditorium, East Brunswick High School on Friday, November 22nd and Saturday, November 23rd, 7 PM and Sunday, November 24th, 3 PM. Tickets-Adults: $15, ...