Arts & Entertainment
By MEAGAN KANE
March 12, 2026
PARAMUS, NJ —Paramus High School is kicking off a new tradition to bring together the school community. Being held next week is the first-ever Student vs. Faculty Basketball Game. “Come out and support the Class of 2026 as they take on a stacked lineup of PHS faculty members,” the school district ...
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 ...
WESTFIELD, NJ — For one Westfield resident, it’s lights, camera, action.When the Garden State Film Festival (GSFF) returns for its 24th year later this month, Lance Fule will be among the selected directors having their movies shown. According to the synopsis from the GSFF, Fule’s film “Everything” ...
BORDENTOWN CITY, NJ — Calling all local musicians and Bordentown City residents!Performers and hosts are currently being sought to participate in the 5th annual Bordentown PorchFest, set to take place throughout Bordentown City on Saturday, May 2 from 12PM to 5PM. The event is rain or shine. The ...
NEW PROVIDENCE, NJ - Picture a summer afternoon with no agenda. Kids are chasing each other across an open lawn. From across the grounds come the sounds of tennis balls on clay, the splash of the pool, the easy laughter of adults who have nowhere else to be. Nobody is in a hurry. Nobody wants to ...
NEW PROVIDENCE, NJ - Picture a summer afternoon with no agenda. Kids are chasing each other across an open lawn. From across the grounds come the sounds of tennis balls on clay, the splash of the pool, the easy laughter of adults who have nowhere else to be. Nobody is in a hurry. Nobody wants to ...
KENILWORTH, NJ - On March 6 and 7, the David Brearley Middle School Theater Department performed the play Changing Charming. There was a fantastic turnout for both performances, and it was encouraged for children to dress up as their favorite princess or superhero. Directed by middle school ...
LITTLE FALLS, NJ - A film production company has begun recording scenes for an upcoming movie at Passaic Valley Regional High School, school officials announced, with filming expected to continue over the next several weeks.According to a notice issued by the school, residents and commuters may see ...
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ - Music lovers gathered Saturday afternoon on March 8, 2026, for the Second Annual “An Afternoon of Strings” Chamber Music Concert, presented by the East Brunswick Symphony Orchestra in collaboration with the East Brunswick Education Association. The event took place at Trinity ...
EDISON, NJ - The New Jersey Motion Picture and Television Commission (NJMPTVC) has added Edison Township to their list of Film Ready Communities after completing the Film Ready New Jersey Program. The Program educates municipalities on the basics of film and television production and sets standards ...
BAYONNE, NJ - The Division of Recreation will welcome author Maureen Hurley Brown to the Bayonne Museum for a reading and book signing of her children’s book Will You Be My Friend, a story about friendship and inclusion.The event, set for Sunday, March 15, will begin at 12:00 p.m., and ...
MERCER COUNTY, NJ – In a few months, Mercer County will once again host their annual Cultural Festival and Food Truck Rally in Mercer County Park in West Windsor, which will bring music, performances, food and artistic vendors. In preparation for the fair, Mercer County is looking for vendors to ...
BORDENTOWN CITY, NJ — Calling all local musicians and Bordentown City residents!Performers and hosts are currently being sought to participate in the 5th annual Bordentown PorchFest, set to take place throughout Bordentown City on Saturday, May 2 from 12PM to 5PM. The event is rain or shine. The ...
EAST ORANGE, NJ — Former East Orange resident Dobreena Helm has been crowned Senior Miss Black America 2026, making history as only the second woman ever to earn the national title in the pageant’s senior division — a distinction rooted in the long legacy of the historic Miss Black America ...
CRANFORD, NJ - Film crews returned to Downtown Cranford today as production began on a new feature film starring Marisa Tomei and Rachel Zegler. The movie, She Gets It from Me, was first announced by Variety last year and officially began production on February 26. Portions of the comedy-drama are ...
UNION, N.J. — Irish culture, music and community spirit were celebrated Tuesday evening at the Union Arts Center during “Craic agus Ceol,” an event presented by the Union County St. Patrick’s Day Parade Committee.The phrase “Craic agus ceol” is Irish for “fun and music,” often referring to a lively ...
CRANFORD, NJ - Film crews returned to Downtown Cranford today as production began on a new feature film starring Marisa Tomei and Rachel Zegler. The movie, She Gets It from Me, was first announced by Variety last year and officially began production on February 26. Portions of the comedy-drama are ...
SCOTCH PLAINS/FANWOOD, NJ — Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School Repertory Theatre's run of the Broadway classic Guys and Dolls opens on Thursday, March 12.The beloved musical that brings together gamblers, showgirls, and unlikely romances in a colorful, high-energy celebration of love and luck.
CRANFORD, NJ - Film crews returned to Downtown Cranford today as production began on a new feature film starring Marisa Tomei and Rachel Zegler. The movie, She Gets It from Me, was first announced by Variety last year and officially began production on February 26. Portions of the comedy-drama are ...
NUTLEY, NJ - After Nutley’s 47th St. Patrick’s Day parade on Saturday March 7, the Nutley Irish American Alliance, parade dignitaries, friends and family gathered at Nutley’s Parks and Recreation Building, 44 Park Ave to celebrate. The place was all decked out in green. The afterparty continued ...
CRANFORD, NJ - Film crews returned to Downtown Cranford today as production began on a new feature film starring Marisa Tomei and Rachel Zegler. The movie, She Gets It from Me, was first announced by Variety last year and officially began production on February 26. Portions of the comedy-drama are ...
MILLBURN, NJ – March 10, 2026 – Paper Mill Playhouse (Mark S. Hoebee, Producing Artistic Director; Michael Stotts, Executive Director), recipient of the Regional Theatre Tony Award, began rehearsals this week for 1776, the Tony Award-winning musical next up in Paper Mill’s 2025-2026 season. 1776 ...
CRANFORD, NJ - Film crews returned to Downtown Cranford today as production began on a new feature film starring Marisa Tomei and Rachel Zegler. The movie, She Gets It from Me, was first announced by Variety last year and officially began production on February 26. Portions of the comedy-drama are ...
CRANFORD, NJ - Film crews returned to Downtown Cranford today as production began on a new feature film starring Marisa Tomei and Rachel Zegler. The movie, She Gets It from Me, was first announced by Variety last year and officially began production on February 26. Portions of the comedy-drama are ...
UNION, NJ – Union’s free, family-friendly annual Easter Scavenger Hunt is set for Saturday, April 4.Hosted by Union’s Special Improvement District (SID), the event will take place from noon to 3 p.m., kicking off at the Union Arts Center, 1980 Morris Avenue.“Events like the Union Center Easter ...
COCONUT CREEK, FL — The next edition of Coconut Creek’s Grove N Grub is expected to bring a flare of Black Magic Woman, Oye Como Va or maybe a bit of Evil Ways as the city event brings a Santana cover band, food and families together for a night on the lawn.The event will take place from 6 p.m. to ...
CRANFORD, NJ - Film crews returned to Downtown Cranford today as production began on a new feature film starring Marisa Tomei and Rachel Zegler. The movie, She Gets It from Me, was first announced by Variety last year and officially began production on February 26. Portions of the comedy-drama are ...
DOYLESTOWN, PA—Two concerts in Doylestown this weekend will feature the music of American greats like Duke Ellington, Rodgers and Hammerstein, Leonard Bernstein and more.The Bucks County Symphony Orchestra will hold two pops concerts on Saturday, March 14, and Sunday, March 15, 2026, at Delaware ...
CRANFORD, NJ — Production has kicked off for Hackensack-born actress Rachel Zegler's next movie role, building upon her popular features in West Side Story and Disney’s Snow White.Seen filming scenes in Downtown Cranford this week, in the works is a comedy-drama, She Gets It from Me, also starring ...
NEW BRUNSWICK – One student strode forward, paused and held out her canvas at arm’s length.Two dancers took the artwork, moved this way, flowed that way, twirled and finally placed it on an easel.Matisyahu’s “One Day” continued to play as another artist handed off her painting to two more ...