Arts & Entertainment
By BOBBIE PEER
March 16, 2026
NEW JERSEY — A New Jersey singer-songwriter is making his mark on one of music's biggest stages. Jake Thistle, 22, of Paramus, has advanced to the Top 20 of American Idol 2026 after delivering a standout performance of his original song, "Sleep On Me," during the Ohana Round, filmed in Hawaii.The ...
KENILWORTH, NJ - Please see the above flyer of events hosted by the Kenilworth Public Library the week of March 16 - March 20.Don't forget to come in and vote for your favorite books on the book madness display all week long to see who will advance to the final two next week. Related ...
BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ - The countdown is on. With just one week to go, the Taste of Berkeley Heights is almost here — and if you haven't grabbed your ticket yet, now is the time. Organizers are reminding the community that limited tickets remain for the second annual event, set for Monday, March 23, ...
BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ - The countdown is on. With just one week to go, the Taste of Berkeley Heights is almost here — and if you haven't grabbed your ticket yet, now is the time. Organizers are reminding the community that limited tickets remain for the second annual event, set for Monday, March 23, ...
BRIDGEWATER, NJ - Eisenhower Intermediate School performed “Addams Family, Jr.,” March 11 and March 12.In the cast were Franz Kendrik Timbang, Ella Bossotti, Charlotte Lemelle, Neehara Nair, Kyle Basile, Maggie Pryll, Zack DiGrazio, Katie Strauss, Liana Ospina, Julian Hickson, Matthew Aromando, ...
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 ...
CHATHAM, NJ – Jack D'Antoni has always been attracted to the bigger, deeper sounds that can be heard in a band. That's why the Chatham High senior band member made his way to the baritone saxophone in seventh grade and has stuck with it ever since.“When I was in fourth grade, I always thought the ...
MONTCLAIR, NJ — Right on cue for Oscar weekend, Montclair’s Bellevue Theatre has earned a place on the global cinematic stage after being ranked No. 94 on Time Out’s list of the 100 greatest cinemas in the world, placing the historic venue alongside iconic movie houses in cities such as Paris and ...
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 ...
BERKELEY HEIGHTS, N.J. — The luck of the Irish descended on Little Flower Parish Sunday afternoon as roughly 160 seniors and guests dressed in their best green for the annual St. Patrick's Day Seniors Luncheon — two hours of music, laughter and a conga line that had the whole room on its feet.Emcee ...
DOYLESTOWN, PA—Doylestown Fire Company No. 1 will hold its annual pancake breakfast on March 21, 2026.The event at the firehouse on Shewell Avenue will run from 6:30 a.m. to noon. Tickets at the door are $10 for adult and kids 13 years and up. Tickets for kids 6-12 are $5; kids 6 and under eat ...
PATERSON, NJ - Dozens of Paterson students were recognized for their creativity and reflections on Black history during the 22nd Annual Black History Art and Essay Contest Awards Ceremony, held March 12 at the Paterson Museum.The event, organized by the InnerFaith Performing Arts Center (IPAC) in ...
HOBOKEN, NJ - Hoboken’s annual Spring Arts & Music Festival set to take place on Sunday, May 17, will feature an exciting lineup of legendary freestyle and dance-pop artists headlining the Observer Highway Stage, including George Lamond, Cynthia, Betty Dee of Sweet Sensation, and The Cover ...
FREEHOLD, NJ – Monmouth County officials announced that the historical documentary “Monmouth County at War: Rebels, Raiders, and Revolution” will premiere at the Garden State Film Festival on March 26, 2026, at 1:30 p.m. The screening will take place at Asbury Lanes, located at 209 4th Avenue in ...
STAFFORD - The Stafford Township Arts Center (STAC) is proud to partner with the Atlantic City Ballet to present a new After-School Family Performance Series designed especially for young audiences.This three-performance series introduces children to the magic of live performance through ...
STAFFORD - The Stafford Township Arts Center (STAC) is proud to partner with the Atlantic City Ballet to present a new After-School Family Performance Series designed especially for young audiences.This three-performance series introduces children to the magic of live performance through ...
HAMILTON, NJ - The Academy Award–winning film Belfast will be shown at the Hamilton Township Public Library on Tuesday, March 17 at 10:00 a.m. and Wednesday, March 18 at 6:00 p.m.Rated PG-13 and running 1 hour and 37 minutes, Belfast is a moving coming-of-age story set in Northern Ireland during ...
WATCHUNG, NJ – The Watchung Arts Center (WAC) is excited to announce two upcoming exhibitions that promise to engage the community and celebrate artistic expression."MAGNETISM" – A Group Show Curated by Nick Lo ConteThe exhibition "MAGNETISM," curated by Nick Lo Conte, will run from March 14 to ...
WATCHUNG, NJ – The Watchung Arts Center (WAC) is excited to announce two upcoming exhibitions that promise to engage the community and celebrate artistic expression."MAGNETISM" – A Group Show Curated by Nick Lo ConteThe exhibition "MAGNETISM," curated by Nick Lo Conte, will run from March 14 to ...
POMPANO BEACH — The sounds of Colonial-era fife and drum echoed along Pompano's beachfront on Saturday morning as a procession of men, dressed in the uniforms of Revolutionary War soldiers, paraded onto the Fisher Family Pier. The group, joined by a throng of more than 300 residents, curious ...
FAIR LAWN, NJ - Liz Maresca loves it if you steal her ideas…for Revolution 250 celebrations, that is! She considers it sharing.Maresca touted the borough's efforts and planning of the REV250 celebration at a recent quarterly update on activities occurring not just in New Jersey, but across the ...
Hunterdon County (NJ) — Check out what happened this weekend in Clinton.Come join us today for the 12th Annual 2026 FSSP St. Partick's Day Parade in Clinton at 3PM.Tickets are still available for the official Parade After-Party at the Red Mill — click here to purchase! For more information, visit ...
ROBBINSVILLE, NJ - Families and students enjoyed a night of performances, food, and fundraising at the annual Pasta Wars at Pond Road Middle School recently.Hosted by Friends of the Raven Players to fundraise for Robbinsville’s theater community, the Pasta Wars opened with local restaurants serving ...
KENILWORTH, NJ - Get egg-cited because the Kenilworth Recreation Department's annual Easter Egg Hunt is scheduled for Sunday, March 29, with a rain date of Saturday, April 4. Last year over 400 residents attended the event. Please see the following details from the Recreation Department. The Easter ...
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.Kenilworth's David Brearley Middle School Update: Online Behavior, Racial Slurs, & Group ...
SPRINGFIELD, NJ – As part of REV 250, the commemoration of the 250th anniversary of independence, Springfield Free Public Library presented another showing of the video, The Battle of Springfield: A Conversation, last month for those who missed the initial showing in October. The creators of the ...
WEST ORANGE, NJ – Join West Orange Township historian Joseph Fagan as he peels back the many layers of West Orange’s Revolutionary War past.Fagan’s program, Women of West Orange During the American Revolution: Divided Loyalties, will explore the community’s unique connection to the War for ...
CHATHAM, NJ – The Chatham High School gymnasium was packed this past Friday, as parents, students, siblings, and community members gathered for the annual CHS PTO senior fashion show. Seniors walked the runway modeling clothing from local businesses in a grade-wide event that celebrated both the ...
HAMILTON, NJ - Grand Marshals Seamus Farrell, Don Caldwell, and Jack Manousos alongside Miss St. Patrick Carolan Falk, led hundreds of marchers along a sun-soaked route of more than a mile for Hamilton Township's 39th St. Patrick's Day parade on Saturday afternoon.Music and cheers, bagpipes and ...
HAMILTON TOWNSHIP, NJ – The Barnegat High School Jazz Ensemble hit all the right notes this weekend, delivering a standout performance at the prestigious Steinert High School Jazz Festival. The ensemble walked away with several top honors, solidifying their reputation as a rising force in the ...