Arts & Entertainment

June 23, 2024

MOUNT HOLLY, NJ — Burlington County’s 3rd Annual Juried Short Film Festival concluded last Saturday with the second of two evenings of screenings, and the Burlington County Commissioners announced the nine films selected as this year’s award winners. The winners were selected by a panel of three ...

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MOUNT HOLLY, NJ — Burlington County’s 3rd Annual Juried Short Film Festival concluded last Saturday with the second of two evenings of screenings, and the Burlington County Commissioners announced the nine films selected as this year’s award winners. The winners were selected by a panel of three ...

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KENILWORTH, NJ - The much-anticipated 4th of July firework display scheduled for today, Sunday, June 23, has been postponed. Please see the following announcement from the Borough of Kenilworth  "Due to the impending thunderstorms the Kenilworth Fireworks scheduled for tonight have been ...

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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. 1. Kenilworth Retro Fitness to Close at End of Month 2. Kenilworth David Brearley Student Completes ...

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ELIZABETH, NJ -  The Juneteenth 1865 Collective, in partnership with the Urban League of Union County, is bringing its annual Juneteenth Celebration to the Elizabeth Waterfront at Veterans Memorial Park.  The event will be held on Sunday from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. and is free and open to the ...

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PARKLAND, FL- After nearly a year and a half of construction, Universal Orlando Resort is unveiling the new DreamWorks Land.  Opening on June 14, 2024, Universal boasts a franchise lineup of Trolls, Shrek, and Kung Fu Panda themed attractions in a total remodel and revitalization of the ...

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BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ - On May 31, James Acre of Berkeley Heights and Jairo Campo of North Plainfield, along with their indie soul/pop band simmerr, performed live in Times Square to celebrate the upcoming release of their latest single, “Parallel.” Acre, the lead singer and keyboardist, and ...

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WARETOWN - Ocean Township is hosting a summer concert at Corliss Park and Lake on July 2.  Check out the details below.   

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Lambertville, NJ -- 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, ...

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DOYLESTOWN, PA—High-energy rock and R&B will fill Doylestown’s Central Park this week when the band Cherry Lane takes the stage for the Thompson Performing Arts Summer Concert Series on June 26. Expect to hear songs from Bruce Springsteen, Steely Dan, Earth, Wind & Fire and more. The ...

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SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ - South Plainfield Summer Drama Workshop (SPSDW), which will present Bye Bye Birdie this August, is seeking additional cast members. SPSDW, which is offered with support from the South Plainfield Department of Recreation, is seeking young people in sixth through 12th grade ...

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NUTLEY, NJ - Nutley Little Theatre's third annual pride month event, Say Gay Cabaret, sold out even before the performer list was announced - affirming Nutley's goal of becoming a welcoming and safe place for all.    The annual event, a benefit for Nutley Little Theatre, takes place on ...

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RIDGEWOOD, NJ — The Ridgewood Guild has kicked off the fifteenth season of Movies in the Park with a screening of the Disney animated film, Mulan, which was preceded by a performance by the "HeART in Motion" dancers. The series will feature six movies being played in Van Neste Square Memorial ...

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NEWARK — Newark’s first-ever yoga-centric festival is set to take place in Lincoln Park during New Jersey’s North To Shore Festival week. Launched by native Newarker Ty Daye, the Yogi Fest on June 29 is a day of yoga for beginners and experienced participants of all ages.  The fest includes ...

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RED BANK, NJ: Begin the week of celebrating our nation’s independence with the beautiful sounds of the New Jersey Symphony in the picturesque setting of Marine Park, overlooking the Navesink River. The Red Bank RiverCenter is thrilled to announce the return of the New Jersey Symphony to downtown ...

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MONTCLAIR, NJ - Montclair students had a unique opportunity to perform in New York. Hillside Elementary School's Drums of Thunder traveled to Brooklyn to perform at a ceremony honoring iconic jazz drummer and Civil Rights activist Max Roach. The students were showcased performing and were ...

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GLEN ROCK, NJ - The Glen Rock Neighborhood Network (GRNN) is hosting a Senior Garden Party – a social gathering to view one of Glen Rock's "most beautiful backyards." Scheduled for Thursday, June 27 from 5:30 – 7:30 pm, the event is free for Glen Rock senior residents, 60+. Tour the yard at 618 ...

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PARSIPPANY, NJ - The Parsippany Library launched a partnership with coLAB Arts to produce oral histories and photo essays documenting the local and immigrant experiences of the Asian community. With the support of a Morris County Heritage Commission re-grant award, oral histories, and photos were ...

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RAHWAY, NJ — Mayor Raymond A. Giacobbe, Rahway City Council, and NJ Salsa are proud to present the Latin Stroll 2024 in the heart of downtown Rahway. On Saturday, June 22nd, from 12:00 PM to 7:00 PM, join the Rahway City Council for a day filled with live music, culture, and community. The Latin ...

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WATCHUNG, NJ -- Watchung Borough's block party is set for today  from 12:00p-6:00. Join the fun! Expect traffic delays and plan an alternate route.

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WATCHUNG, NJ -- Watchung Borough's block party is set for today  from 12:00p-6:00. Join the fun! Expect traffic delays and plan an alternate route.

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MONTCLAIR, NJ - The theft of a Pride flag has prompted a strong response from local advocates, who emphasize that the flag represents "inclusion and the ongoing struggle for LGBTQ+ rights." Police reported the incident earlier this week, in which the flag, which was raised near Church Street and ...

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BRIDGEWATER, NJ - Hamilton Primary students said goodbye to their teachers in style this year, when a group of them donned inflatable costumes to wave to their students as they left at the end of the year Thursday. According to second grade teacher Amy MacMath, they normally gather with signs ...

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Phillipsburg, NJ - Plan the day at Walters Park in Phillipsburg today for the return of the Ole Towne Festival on Saturday, June 22nd, from 2 pm to 9 pm in Walters Park (1 Meyner Rd). Over 30 local food and craft vendors, live music, entertaining games, and the annual staple fireworks show ...

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GOLDENS BRIDGE, N.Y. - As a kid growing up in Brooklyn, Ira Berger hedged on the left side of his brain.  “I was attracted to physics and science because it has an equal sign,” said the Goldens Bridge resident.  Everything quantifiable, he actually became a physicist on a nuclear submarine.

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BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ - On May 31, James Acre of Berkeley Heights and Jairo Campo of North Plainfield, along with their indie soul/pop band simmerr, performed live in Times Square to celebrate the upcoming release of their latest single, “Parallel.” Acre, the lead singer and keyboardist, and ...

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MIDDLESEX COUNTY, NJ —  Middlesex County’s annual Music-in-the-Park summer concert series is back for the 2024 season with shows by some of the finest musicians in the County! Spend your summer evenings enjoying free live music at one of Middlesex County’s many picturesque parks. All you need to ...

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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 ...

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Princeton, NJ – The alerts have been issued for the morning of Saturday, June 22, on Witherspoon Street. From the Princeton Police we learn that Witherspoon between Paul Robeson Place and Valley Road will be closed to all traffic from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. From the Recreation Department we learn ...

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BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ - On May 31, James Acre of Berkeley Heights and Jairo Campo of North Plainfield, along with their indie soul/pop band simmerr, performed live in Times Square to celebrate the upcoming release of their latest single, “Parallel.” Acre, the lead singer and keyboardist, and ...

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