Arts & Entertainment
By REBECCA SCHNEIDER
October 22, 2024
OLEAN, NY — “Inspiration exists, but it has to find you working.” Those words of Pablo Picasso are what Theresa Heinz of Cuba believes she would tell her younger self when she was starting out as an artist. Heinz began painting in middle school, having been influenced by her seventh-and ...
COCONUT CREEK, FL - For Coconut Creek's youth as well as young at heart who are looking to get their Halloween spooky fix, there are plenty of scary options locally. Some are free or low-cost and intended for children. Others come with a higher ticket price, VIP experiences and are enough to spook ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL - For Coral Springs’ youth as well as young at heart who are looking to get their Halloween spooky fix, there are plenty of scary options locally. Some are free or low-cost and intended for children. Others come with a higher ticket price, VIP experiences and are enough to spook ...
HELMETTA, NJ - Bingo players have a new spot to play starting on Tuesday, October 29. The Hemetta Fire Department is hosting Tuesday Night Bingo at the Holy Trinity Church beginning at the end of the month. Doors open at 6 p.m. and calling begins at 7:45 p.m. Admission is $3. The Holy Trinity ...
Andrew Alsheskie and his family have diligently cultivated an exceptional Halloween experience at their residence, transforming a modest display into an engaging multimedia exhibition incorporating fog, lighting, and audio-visual effects.The family Halloween display, located at their Bloomfield ...
PATERSON, NJ – When it comes to returning library books, one might think a century is a bit late. However, for the Paterson Public Library, time stands still for a cherished literary classic. In an extraordinary turn of events, the library has welcomed back a rare book that had been overdue for a ...
SPARTA, NJ – Sparta High School photography students had the unique opportunity to photograph the northern lights that decorated the skies over Sparta and much of the northeast on October 9.Fortuitously, photography teacher Christy Graham had recently traveled to Iceland where she experienced the ...
GLEN ROCK, NJ - It's Trunk-or-Treat time! Don't miss this annual event conducted by the Women in Community Service (WICS). This year's date is Sunday, October 27 in the back of the Bank of NY on Rock Road.The Halloween Parade precedes the Trunk-or-Treat and will take place along Rock Road between 9 ...
Linden, NJ - The Linden Public Library is pleased to announce our lineup of adult programs forNovember 2024. Come out and join them for free adult programs. Register now for limited spots! Wednesday, 11/13 at 6:30 pm- De-Stress Fest Saturday, November 16 from 10 am- 1 pm- Flu Shot Clinic ...
ELIZABETH, NJ - A fall festival is coming to the City of Elizabeth. Courtesy of Bayway Family Success Center, a fall festival will be held on Friday from 4:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. The Bayway Family Success Center is located at 10 First Street. The event includes activities for family fun such as arts and ...
HAMILTON, NJ - “Arthur the King” is the Hamilton Township Library's Movie of the Week. Based on a true story, and starring Mark Wahlberg, the film tells the story of a pro-adventure racer as he attempts to make his way across the Dominican Republic with his street dog companion, Arthur. "Arthur the ...
KENILWORTH, NJ - Please see the list of events hosted by the Kenilworth Public Library the week of Oct. 22 - Oct 25.THIS WEEK AT THE LIBRARY.…_______________________________________Tuesday, October 22:LAP SIT (10:30am - 10:50am)Ages: 0 - 2 CURSIVE HANDRWITING WORKSHOP (5:00pm - 6:00pm)Recommended ...
BAYONNE, NJ - The Bayonne Italian Heritage Parade kicked off on 56th Street and Avenue C on Sept. 20, marking the first parade in 15 years honoring the contributions of the Italian American community.Council President Gary La Pelusa, who was named Grand Marshall, led a group of distinguished ...
BRIDGEWATER, NJ - Spooky tales and ghostly songs will be heard throughout the cafeteria at Bridgewater-Raritan High School Oct. 26.Halloween will be celebrated that evening when the Bridgewater-Raritan Theater Arts program presents its Fall Theater Soiree.The chilling event will go off at 7 ...
BORDENTOWN, NJ — The award-winning theatre students of Bordentown Regional High School (BRHS) will be entertaining the community with two performances of a comedic adventure this weekend.The students will be performing The Witch's Princess on Friday, October 25 and Saturday, October 26 at 7:30PM at ...
BAYONNE, NJ — The 2024 Bergen Point Fall Festival, hosted by the City of Bayonne Urban Enterprise Zone (UEZ) and local merchants, filled the streets of “God’s Country” on Sept. 19 with festivities, including a Halloween costume contest for dogs.Mayor Jimmy Davis celebrated the annual event, ...
BAYONNE, NJ - The Bayonne Division of Recreation will host its annual Halloween Parade and Costume Contest on Saturday, October 26th beginning at 4:00 p.m. The parade will start at the corner of 25th Street and Broadway and will travel from 25th Street to 22nd Street and back. There will be a ...
Princeton, NJ – The promises and perils of new technology provide bookends to this midweek events calendar in Princeton.On Tuesday, October 22, Princeton University hosts its annual innovation forum at the Frist Campus Center, where dozens of innovators – from the humanities as well as science and ...
DOYLESTOWN, PA—When Pumpkinfest arrives at the Tileworks this weekend, it will be bigger and better than ever.The two-day event will take over the outside portion of the Tileworks on Saturday Oct. 26 and Sunday Oct. 27, with artists carving pumpkins all day Saturday. Awards will be presented on ...
On Friday night, the Queen City Film Festival recognized three honorees, presenting each with an award for their contributions to film and television: public relations executive Janet A. Dickerson, News 12 Anchor and reporter Amanda Lee, and artist Alonzo Adams. TAPinto Plainfield will publish a ...
ROSELLE PARK, NJ - Professional and non-professional artists ages 60 and up from all 21 counties had the opportunity to submit work for the 58th annual New Jersey Senior Citizens Art Show. Roselle Park's Nicholas Florio won first place in Union County and an honorable mention at the state level for ...
UNION, NJ - Ghouls, goblins, superheroes and princesses helped set the festive tone on Saturday at the Rabkin Park “Haunted Halloween Food Truck Fest.” The event featured carnival games, mini golf, food trucks, and a costume contest. Attendees were encouraged to wear their best costumes for a day ...
RIDGEWOOD, NJ— The New Players Company at Ridgewood High School opens its production of “The Wolves” Thursday at 7 p.m. in the Little Theater with shows running through Sunday afternoon.“The Wolves” is a one-act play by Sarah DeLappe that centers around a group of high school athletes. The play ...
MORRISTOWN, NJ - Michael Malpass’s transformative drawings, collages, and metal sculptures showcase a shift in artistic expression, celebrating the found object and pushing the boundaries of creativity. Michael Malpass, Sculptor of Wit (1946-1991), scrutinizes the work of the artist 33 years after ...
SOUTH BRUNSWICK, NJ - The township unveiled the completion of the last mile of the Freedom Trail Bikeway, located at the intersection of Stouts Lane. Mayor Charles Carley, members of the township council, and township department heads held a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Friday.“We are excited to have ...
WESTFIELD, NJ — People of all ages gathered in downtown Westfield Sunday for Addams Family Fun Day. The event on Quimby Street was part of the seventh annual AddamsFest, a month-long festival honoring town native Charles Addams, creator of the Addams Family.There was live music, with musicians from ...
WEST ORANGE, NJ - The eighth annual Broadway Night played to a full house at West Orange High School on Oct. 15, highlighting student talent and raising $1,300 for Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS.Fine Arts teacher and Glee Choir director John Hellyer organized the evening, which featured solos, ...
MORRISTOWN, NJ – Chatham High students Nicole Bary and Olivia Rein each were announced as the winners of the 2024 Teen Writing Contest during ceremonies Friday at the Mayo Performing Arts Center, kicking of the 11th annual Festival of Books.Bary, a senior, placed second in the non-fiction category ...
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ - The newly formed East Brunswick Community Sinfonia invites you to attend our premiere performance on Sunday, November 24 at 3pm at the East Brunswick Community Arts Center. Musicians from all over New Jersey meet weekly to rehearse exciting orchestral repertoire under the ...
MORRIS COUNTY, NJ - There are so many fun and festive things happening this weekend in and around town, that we wanted to let you know what they were so you can plan your fun filled weekend! Be sure to check back on Friday as more events may have been added.FRIDAY OCTOBER 25Exhibit- New ...