Arts & Entertainment
By DAVID BRIGHOUSE
June 25, 2024
RAHWAY, NJ — The City of Rahway is running a summer art workshop for children and teens, between the ages of 6 and 16. There are several age-specific, 5-day sessions from which to choose. Workshops for children, ages 6-11, and for teenagers, ages 12-16, run both July 22-26 and July 29-August ...
When Sesame Street first premiered on PBS in 1969, the combination of the Muppets, a friendly street, and human personalities taught kids math, science, good manners, and civics in an entertaining and engaging way. But for some reason, the subject matters of porn, puppet sex, racism, and ...
CRANFORD, NJ — Roselle Park residents looking to cool off in the midst of the heat wave do not have to travel far, as the Cranford Outdoor Pools have opened for the 2024 season. “The pools give me this peaceful kind of feeling. I always loved going to the pool as a kid and I want my son to ...
DOYLESTOWN, PA—Doylestown won’t have fireworks or a parade for the 4th of July, but there are plenty of ways to celebrate the red, white and blue in Central Bucks. Here’s a look at Independence Day celebrations in and around Doylestown. Old-fashioned fun. Right in Doylestown, Fonthill Castle ...
BELMAR, NJ - As the sun sets on Belmar, the volume turns up at D’Jais, where the legendary local band Holme takes center stage every Monday night. Starting at 6:30 PM, fans can catch the renowned rockers playing their classic hits that have kept the Jersey Shore dancing for decades. Holme, known ...
WESTFIELD, NJ — The Sweet Sounds Downtown Music Festival kicks off its 27th season of live summer concerts Tuesday, July 9, with a special enticement for families with young children. Free performances will take place in multiple locations downtown — 125 Quimby St., 137 Central Ave. and ...
RED BANK, NJ: The Red Bank RiverCenter is excited to welcome back the New Jersey Symphony for a free concert in downtown Red Bank! Start your Independence Day celebrations with the enchanting music of the New Jersey Symphony in the scenic Marine Park, overlooking the Navesink River. What: New ...
WEST ORANGE, NJ -- West Orange's inaugural Juneteenth Film Festival was well attended and enjoyed by all. The township, home of Thomas Edison and the birthplace of cinema, is a perfect setting for a film festival. Council Member Tammy Williams and the festival committee showcased 12 films and panel ...
SOMERVILLE, NJ - The fourth annual Family Pride Night will be celebrated by the Downtown Somerville Alliance on Thursday, June 27 with displays and vendors on the Division Street pedestrian mall and a performance by the Golden Gays, a trio of drag comedians who last performed on the Summer Stage in ...
HOBOKEN, NJ - Hoboken's 2nd annual Southwest Fest proved to be a hit on Sunday. The event, organized by Councilman Ruben Ramos, the Hoboken Business Alliance (HBA), the non-profit WhatHobokenSoundsLike, and the Hoboken Housing Authority (HHA) took place on Jackson Street between Second and ...
BRIDGEWATER, NJ - The Bridgewater Rainbow Run was held for another year June 15 in partnership between the Bridgewater-Raritan High School robotics T.E.S.T. Team 303 and the Charlie Schulz Foundation. The run centers on celebrating LGBTQ+ folks in the community, in addition to promoting mental ...
EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ — The New Jersey Hall of Fame unveiled its Entertainment and Learning Center at American Dream on Tuesday, June 18, before a crowd of supporters, elected officials, including Gov. Phil Murphy and State Assembly Speaker Craig Coughlin, and inductees Tommy James, comedian Joe ...
MORRIS TOWNSHIP, NJ - The 2024 free Summer Concert Series, presented by the Morris Township Recreation Department, will has begun. The schedule is as follows: June 25 - The Kootz (7pm) July 2 - The Wood Vibrations (7pm ) July 9 - Hanover Wind Symphony (7pm ) July 16 - Diamonds in ...
BRIDGEWATER, NJ - The Bridgewater-Raritan High School PE Partners, the multiple disabilities program, held its annual prom June 14, with students enjoying an evening of dancing, good food and fun with friends. The school thanked a number of business that contributed to the success of the event, ...
MONTCLAIR, NJ - Montclair's Independence Day celebrations are returning with the largest parade in the region, promising a bigger and better event this year. Details of the Parade and Festival Schedule is as follows: Date: Thursday, July 4th, 2024 Time: Parade begins at 11 a.m.; festival ...
MOUNT LAUREL, NJ — Mount Laurel Township is kicking off its outdoor movie series this week. The Township will be hosting a screening of the family film Elemental on Thursday, June 27 at Laurel Acres Park, located at 1045 S. Church Street. The movie will begin at dusk. The 2023 Disney and ...
FIELDSBORO, NJ — If you believe in the supernatural — or if you want to be outdoors on a summer evening — Friends of the White Hill Mansion has a perfect event for you this week. Friends of the White Hill Mansion will be hosting a free outdoor screening of the classic film Ghostbusters on ...
CARTERET, NJ — This borough’s “Latin Fest” has become well-known as one of New Jersey’s biggest, most-jubilant Latin celebrations in the New Jersey-New York area, attracting thousands of people and families. No surprise that Carteret is already geared up to host 2024’s Latin Fest on Saturday, ...
NUTLEY, NJ - Suit and Mai Tai fill the stage in Essex County Yanticaw Park tonight with the smooth sounds of yacht rock. Their outstanding musicians deliver a huge musical sound with big sweeping dynamic vocals, full harmonies and seemingly endless range. Performing classics from artists such as ...
BERNARDS TWP., NJ _ Ready for your home or property to take the spotlight on the big screen? Well, Bernards Township residents are now invited to register their home or property on the chance that it might be noticed by a producer. NJ Film Ready is looking for a wide array of residential, ...
ROSELLE, NJ - The Union County Board of Commissioners announced their 2024 Summer Festival and encourages all residents with disabilities and special needs to attend. Residents of all ages are welcome. The event will occur on Sunday, July 28th, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at Warinanco Sports ...
ROSELLE, NJ - The Union County Board of Commissioners announced their 2024 Summer Festival and encourages all residents with disabilities and special needs to attend. Residents of all ages are welcome. The event will occur on Sunday, July 28th, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at Warinanco Sports ...
MILLBURN, NJ – Micole Cohen Richter, Event Co-Chair/Press Liaison of the township’s festive fundraiser Rocktoberfest announced that preparations for the event have begun. She shared, “The Millburn Education Foundation is thrilled to announce the return of Rocktoberfest, the beloved community ...
SAN FRANCISCO, CALIF. - Shawn Cohen, a 1988 Mahopac High School grad, didn’t set out to be a writer. As a teen, he thought he might become an actor or even a chef. Cohen, who went to Lakeview Elementary while growing up on Mahopac Point, eventually attended Northeastern University in Boston as a ...
MORRIS TOWNSHIP, NJ - The 2024 free Summer Concert Series, presented by the Morris Township Recreation Department, will has begun. The schedule is as follows: June 25 - The Kootz (7pm) July 2 - The Wood Vibrations (7pm ) July 9 - Hanover Wind Symphony (7pm ) July 16 - Diamonds in ...
MILLTOWN, NJ - The Fourth of July 2024 is just nine days away. So, get a head start on planning with the schedule for this year's Milltown Fourth of July events. Milltown's annual July 4 festivities get rolling at 6 a.m. with the fishing derby and conclude with fireworks in the evening. Keep the ...
MILLTOWN, NJ - The Fourth of July 2024 is just 10 days away. So, get a head start on planning with the schedule for this year's Milltown Fourth of July events. Milltown's annual July 4 festivities get rolling at 6 a.m. with the fishing derby and conclude with fireworks in the evening. Keep the ...
MONTCLAIR, NJ - Two people recently reported being struck by BBs from a pellet gun while standing outside a music venue on Park Street, authorities announced. The Montclair Police Department stated, “Two male victims reported that while standing outside The Meat Locker on Park Street, they were ...
SPOTSWOOD, NJ - The foam is back on Tuesday, June 25 to help the Spotswood Public Library kickoff its annual Summer Reading program at 4 p.m. Participants must register to join in on the Fanstastic Foam Party. The library's summer reading program is open to preschoolers, elementary school students, ...
CALLING ALL DIRECTORS: Nutley Little Theatre is accepting director submissions for the 2024-2025 season of Readers' Theatre! What is Readers' Theatre?? For over fifteen years, NLT’s Readers’ Theatre has presented free staged readings to showcase a variety of classic and contemporary ...