Arts & Entertainment

November 16, 2024

NEW PROVIDENCE, NJ — The holiday season in New Providence is set to sparkle with the annual “Night of 1000 Stars” community tree lighting ceremony, scheduled for Friday, December 6, at 7:00 PM. The event will take place outdoors at Centennial Park, located at Springfield Avenue and Academy Street.

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JERSEY CITY, NJ- The “WAR peace” exhibition at Gallery 14C has been extended from its original early January end date until March 23, 2025. The gallery is open from 1 to 4 p.m. at 157A 1st Street on the second floor.The exhibit features the work of: Hadiah Afshani, Bassim Al Shaker, Rachel Fawn ...

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BUTLER, NJ - Santa will be visiting Butler Library on Thursday, December 5th. The Butler High School Band will provide musical entertainment for the audience in the Court Room. Music will begin at 5:30 PM and Santa will arrive close to 6 PM. Registration is not necessary.  

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TETERBORO, NJ - Area residents will see military aircraft activity out of Teterboro Airport as part of the New York Jets football game at MetLife Stadium on Sunday.This Sunday, November 17th, two F-18 jets will be conducting a flyover of MetLife Stadium for the New York Jets game. The flyover ...

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Bloomfield held its annual Veteran’s Day celebration, recognizing both local and national military veterans for their service and sacrifice in defending the United States of America.Following a parade up Franklin Avenue to the Town Green, a ceremony was held featuring Township and Essex County ...

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MONTVILLE, NJ - The Montville Township Public Library is holding many events and programs for kids through the month of December. Programs are in person unless otherwise noted and registration is required for most programs.A summary of programs and events is provided below. Further information and ...

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HAMILTON, NJ - If you’re still not in the holiday spirit by the first weekend of December, Hamilton Township’s Winter Wonderland will get you where you need to be!Families visiting Kuser Park will enjoy the Candyland theme with enchanting lights, holiday-themed rides, and fun activities including ...

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SOUTH BRUNSWICK, NJ - The township will host their 22nd annual holiday lighting celebration at Dayton Presbyterian Church, 362 Georges Road, on Sunday, December 1, from 3:30 PM to 5:30 PM. This event is free and open to the public. Participants are asked to bring a non-perishable food donation for ...

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WOODBRIDGE, NJ — Reading is fun and it's fundamental. To celebrate that, Woodbridge will host the Central Jersey Book Festival from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 16, at the Ross Street School. This free festival is sponsored by the Woodbridge Public Library, the Woodbridge Metro Area Chamber ...

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WOODBRIDGE, NJ — Reading is fun and it's fundamental. To celebrate that, Woodbridge will host the Central Jersey Book Festival from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 16, at the Ross Street School. This free festival is sponsored by the Woodbridge Public Library, the Woodbridge Metro Area Chamber ...

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WOODBRIDGE, NJ — Reading is fun and it's fundamental.To celebrate that, Woodbridge will host the Central Jersey Book Festival from 11 am to 5 pm on Saturday, Nov. 16th, at the Ross Street School. This free festival is sponsored by the Woodbridge Public Library, the Woodbridge Metro Area Chamber of ...

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NEW PROVIDENCE, NJ — The annual New Providence Holiday Walk is set to kick off the holiday season on Friday, November 29, bringing festive cheer, music, and a brand-new drone light show to the heart of downtown New Providence. This much-anticipated community event, presented by New Providence ...

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NEW PROVIDENCE, NJ — The annual New Providence Holiday Walk is set to kick off the holiday season on Friday, November 29, bringing festive cheer, music, and a brand-new drone light show to the heart of downtown New Providence. This much-anticipated community event, presented by New Providence ...

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SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ -  Archith Raman of South Plainfield 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. Last month, Raman, who attends Edison Academy Magnet School, successfully ...

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FANWOOD, NJ – The Friends of the Fanwood Memorial Library hosted a reception celebrating the work of 102-year-old artist and Fanwood resident Joe Schott on Thursday, Nov. 14.The WWII veteran's artwork has been on display since the new library first opened in September. Related: Brothers in Art: ...

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FAIR LAWN, NJ — The Borough of Fair Lawn invites residents to join an insightful presentation, "Farms to Suburbs," on Monday, November 18, 2024, at 7 p.m. at the Community Center Theater. As part of Fair Lawn’s 100-Year Anniversary Celebration, this event will showcase the remarkable evolution of ...

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BASKING RIDGE, NJ – The Center for Contemporary Art hosted the opening of their current exhibit, The Creative Women’s Showcase, on Friday, November 1. The event boasted two rooms brimming with creativity: one featuring an art exhibit and the other showcasing small businesses. The event was the ...

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JERSEY CITY, NJ- Jersey City is hosting its annual Christmas Tree and Menorah Lighting on December 3 from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at the Stage Area on the Newark Avenue Pedestrian Mall.The event is billed as a night of family fun, featuring caroling, a bounce house, and more. There will also be gifts from ...

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NEW PROVIDENCE, NJ — Get ready for an evening of laughter, suspense, and intrigue as the New Providence High School (NPHS) Drama Department brings its fall production, Deadline by Don Zolidis, to the stage this weekend. The highly anticipated murder mystery comedy opens tonight, with three ...

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NEW PROVIDENCE, NJ — Get ready for an evening of laughter, suspense, and intrigue as the New Providence High School (NPHS) Drama Department brings its fall production, Deadline by Don Zolidis, to the stage this weekend. The highly anticipated murder mystery comedy opens tonight, with three ...

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BASKING RIDGE, NJ - Farmstead Arts proudly showcases the incredible works of artists from The Arts Access Program at Matheny. The show, comprised of framed acrylic paintings and drawings, features more than 30 works from 30 different adult artists. Each piece in the exhibition is an inspiring ...

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CLINTON TOWN, NJ – The beloved holiday tradition returns with the 7th Annual Winter Village at the Red Mill Museum, hosted by Marketspace Vendor Events (www.marketspacevendorevents.com). This year’s event will take place over two weekends: November 29 – December 1 and December 6 – 8, 2024, from ...

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PEAPACK & GLADSTONE, NJ - In celebration of the 150th anniversary of the premiere of Verdi's Requiem, Music in the Somerset Hills (MISH) partner Opera Magnifico presents a beautiful evening of Verdi favorites from emerging artists with dramatic and exciting voices. The concert will feature ...

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Lincroft, NJ - Get ready for an evening of holiday cheer with a twist of mystery as the Murder Mystery Co. brings The Most Wonderful Crime of the Year to Brookdale Community College’s Performing Arts Center. Join the festivities on Saturday, December 14, 2024, at 8 PM for a night filled with ...

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Lincroft, NJ - Get ready for an evening of holiday cheer with a twist of mystery as the Murder Mystery Co. brings The Most Wonderful Crime of the Year to Brookdale Community College’s Performing Arts Center. Join the festivities on Saturday, December 14, 2024, at 8 PM for a night filled with ...

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Lincroft, NJ - Get ready for an evening of holiday cheer with a twist of mystery as the Murder Mystery Co. brings The Most Wonderful Crime of the Year to Brookdale Community College’s Performing Arts Center. Join the festivities on Saturday, December 14, 2024, at 8 PM for a night filled with ...

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MONTCLAIR, NJ — Montclair Center BID, Wellmont Theater, and Pharmacie Bar are bringing holiday cheer to Montclair with the annual Winter Wonderland on Small Business Saturday, November 30, from 12–4 p.m.  Enjoy live performances from local artists, craft-making stations, festive character ...

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Princeton, NJ -- “All art is a form of meditation, a looking inward to find the real you, the secret identity of the superhero in us all.” So says Patrick McDonnell, creator of the worldwide syndicated comic strip, MUTTS, a New York Times best-selling children’s book author (Me…Jane, a biography of ...

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SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ -  Archith Raman of South Plainfield 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. Last month, Raman, who attends Edison Academy Magnet School, successfully ...

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MORRIS COUNTY, NJ - See below for a list of fun things to do in and around the area:Friday November 15Le Bazar de Noel Holiday Market; Madison Community House 25 Cook Avenue in Madison; 10am - 7pmExhibit- New Sculpture/New Jersey; Morris Museum; 11am - 5pmExhibit- The Language of Textiles: ...

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