Arts & Entertainment
By NICOLE ZANCHELLI
March 17, 2026
When Michael B. Jordan stepped onto the Academy Awards stage Sunday night to accept the Oscar for Best Actor, it was not only a milestone in his celebrated acting career. For many in Newark, it was a hometown victory. The Newark native won his first Oscar for his performance portraying twin ...
WOODLAND PARK, NJ — The Alfred H. Baumann Free Public Library is inviting poets of all ages to enter its 2026 Poetry Contest.Participants may submit original, unpublished poems in any form. Poems should be typed or printed on a single sheet of 8.5 by 11 inch paper. Submissions can also be done ...
First Some Fun Facts About Saint Patrick’s Day:The Shamrock: Saint Patrick is said to have used the three-leafed shamrock to explain the Christian Trinity to the Irish, and it’s been an emblem of Ireland ever since.Green Rivers: In addition to the Chicago River, other places—such as the Forth and ...
First Some Fun Facts About Saint Patrick’s Day:The Shamrock: Saint Patrick is said to have used the three-leafed shamrock to explain the Christian Trinity to the Irish, and it’s been an emblem of Ireland ever since.Green Rivers: In addition to the Chicago River, other places—such as the Forth and ...
First Some Fun Facts About Saint Patrick’s Day:The Shamrock: Saint Patrick is said to have used the three-leafed shamrock to explain the Christian Trinity to the Irish, and it’s been an emblem of Ireland ever since.Green Rivers: In addition to the Chicago River, other places—such as the Forth and ...
SUMMIT, NJ — In a city where live music has long found a home—from community stages to local festivals—the next generation of jazz musicians has a fast-approaching opportunity to take center stage.The New Jersey Jazz Society has set a March 27 deadline for its annual juried scholarship competition, ...
CRANFORD, NJ - Cranford will once again host an afternoon of original theater when the winning plays from The Theater Project’s 2026 Young Playwrights Competition are brought to life by professional actors later this month. The performances and awards ceremony will take place at 2:00 p.m. on ...
LINDEN , NJ — The sound of bagpipes and drumbeats echoed through the hallways of School No. 4 last Friday as students received an early preview of St. Patrick’s Day during a spirited celebration honoring the school’s Tigers of the Trimester for the second trimester.Led by bagpiper Joe Kowalski and ...
MILLBURN, NJ – Millburn 250 will take part in NJ Makers Day 2026 at the Millburn Free Public Library, offering hands-on activities that connect creativity, history, and community.The event will be held Saturday, March 21, from 1 to 4 p.m. on the Library’s second floor, and is open to all ages as a ...
WEST ORANGE, NJ – The 73rd annual West Orange St. Patrick's Day Parade highlighted not only the Irish community, but the diversity of all residents as it wound its way along Main Street on March 15.Residents and visitors to town lined the streets to see marching bands, schools, bagpipers, police, ...
SOMERVILLE, NJ - Grand Marshal of the March 15 St. Patrick's Parade.Thomas B. Lenahan, Jr., was joined by thousands of parade participants in Sunday's annual St. Patrick Parade down Main Street.Spectators decked out in green St, Patrick's regalia lined both sides of the street to watch Saint ...
LIVINGSTON, NJ — The Livingston High School (LHS) Lancer Jazz Band recemtly delivered a standout performance at the NJAJE State Prelims at Liberty Middle School in West Orange, where the Lancers competed in a field of 12 ensembles and was one of only three to earn a Gold rating. In addition to the ...
NUTLEY, NJ - Today is St. Paddy's Day. No matter how hard the mood strikes, it is not St. Patty's Day. We did the research, with a little help from our friends at Merriam-Webster, and here's what we discovered. if you've ever spent any time with members of the Nutley Irish American Association, ...
CHATHAM, NJ – Chatham High students received many awards in the 2026 Scholastic Writing Awards regional competition, with Lara Paglinawan earning a gold key and two silvers and Ishar Swamy receiving a gold key in the poetry category.Eight CHS students were recognized for their writing, with Ecrin ...
NEWTON, NJ—Spring Street once again ran green and gold, with leprechauns, their hats, pots of gold, dogs and even some frogs too, as Newton celebrated with its annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade on Saturday, March 7.The 2026 Grand Marshall for the St. Patrick's Day Parade was long-time resident and ...
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ — The South Plainfield Public Library is excited to announce our upcoming Prime Time Family Reading series. Prime Time Family Reading is a nationally based program that centers on family bonding through storytelling, discussion and humanities-based learning. Over the course of ...
Princeton, NJ – Even though we are already halfway through it, the time has come to take notice of Women’s History Month. An annual lecture in honor of a former Princeton Township mayor, the late Phyllis Marchand, celebrates Women’s History Month and reflects Marchand’s interest in inspiring women ...
Happy Saint Patrick's Day! Whether you plan to celebrate or not, here are some fun facts to expand your knowledge.March 17 is not St. Patrick's birthday; it's the day he died.He was born in 385 AD on an unknown date. After spending most of his adult life converting the pagans of Ireland to ...
HACKENSACK, NJ — Hackensack Recreation is eager for a summer full of fun!With limited space each year is the Summer Playground Program, open to kids ranging from 5-15 years old.Registration opens on Monday, March 23 at 8:30 a.m. at Hackensack.RecDesk.com.Programs include:Theater CampAges: ...
ROBBINSVILLE, NJ — Robbinsville is among 15 New Jersey municipalities newly designated as “Film Ready Communities,” a certification designed to help towns attract film and television productions.The designation was announced by the New Jersey Motion Picture and Television Commission (NJMPTVC), part ...
HAMILTON, NJ — Hamilton is among 15 New Jersey municipalities newly designated as “Film Ready Communities,” a certification designed to help towns attract film and television productions.The designation was announced by the New Jersey Motion Picture and Television Commission (NJMPTVC), part of the ...
When Michael B. Jordan stepped onto the Academy Awards stage Sunday night to accept the Oscar for Best Actor, it was not only a milestone in his celebrated acting career. For many in Newark, it was a hometown victory. The Newark native won his first Oscar for his performance portraying twin ...
When Michael B. Jordan stepped onto the Academy Awards stage Sunday night to accept the Oscar for Best Actor, it was not only a milestone in his celebrated acting career. For many in Newark, it was a hometown victory. The Newark native won his first Oscar for his performance portraying twin ...
KENILWORTH, NJ — Who needs to travel to the American Girl Café in New York City when you can have all the excitement and fun without the steep price at the Kenilworth Public Library.Recently held, the library hosted an American Girl Tea Party and the event was a hit! There was a great turnout of ...
According to a recent WalletHub report, millions of Americans celebrate St. Patrick’s Day each year, with consumers expected to spend about $7 billion on the holiday, and wearing green remaining one of the most common traditions. Overall, $4.6 billion will be spent on dining, flags, clothing, and, ...
Princeton, NJ – Presentations on esoteric subjects are commonplace on the Princeton University calendar of public events. Many are held in spacious lecture halls with free public access offered by the university – last minute attendees are welcomed. Not so with events hosted by the Fund for Irish ...
HILLSIDE, NJ — Students at Hurden Looker Elementary School are preparing to take the stage for a sweet theatrical treat when the school presents its upcoming production of Willy Wonka Kids.The show will run for two performances only, on Thursday and Friday at 5:30 p.m. Hurden Looker Elementary ...
VERONA, NJ — Young readers in the community will have a unique opportunity to build their confidence and reading skills when Paws & Pages returns on March 18 at the Verona Public Library.The program pairs children with friendly therapy dogs for short reading sessions designed to make practicing ...
SOMERVILLE, NJ - Grand Marshal of the March 15 St. Patrick's Parade.Thomas B. Lenahan, Jr., was joined by thousands of parade participants in Sunday's annual St. Patrick Parade down Main Street.Spectators decked out in green St, Patrick's regalia lined both sides of the street to watch Saint ...
SOMERVILLE, NJ - Grand Marshal of the March 15 St. Patrick's Parade.Thomas B. Lenahan, Jr., was joined by thousands of parade participants in Sunday's annual St. Patrick Parade down Main Street.Spectators decked out in green St, Patrick's regalia lined both sides of the street to watch Saint ...