Arts & Entertainment
By CHUCK O'DONNELL
March 2, 2026
NEW BRUNSWICK – When Leonieke Scheuble found herself playing a series of gigs in Osaka, Japan, last year, she reached out to a fellow jazz organist she had met only once for some travel tips.Akiko Tsuruga couldn’t wait to tell her about all the cool clubs in her hometown, where it seems all the top ...
HARVEY's NJ run may have come to an end but the memories of the cast, stage crew as they gave the Harvey door movement, set, sound, lights, audiences and direction live on! This show has a great deal of sentiment to me and many others.We were unified as a group that will live on for years to come.
WESTFIELD, NJ — The award-winning Westfield High School Theatre Department is inviting the community to experience the joy, humor and heart of “The Prom,” March 5-7. An award-winning musical that premiered in 2016, the musical comedy tells the story of down-on-their luck Broadway stars who shake up ...
HACKENSACK, NJ — The Johnson Public Library Art Gallery is eager to feature its latest exhibit and current artists.Kicking off Youth Art Month (YAM), JPL is featuring works across the library created by Hackensack Public Schools students.Event Information:Kindergarten-Grade 8: 6-7 p.m.High School: ...
MORRISTOWN, NJ – Students from Morristown High School were honored as Mayo Performing Arts Center Music Students of the Month – Outstanding Youth Choir, prior to the Saturday, February 28 performance by the South African group Ndlovu Youth Choir.As a special bonus, they also had the opportunity to ...
This Week at #lindenpubliclibrary - March 2-7Mon, 3/2 - ** #readacrossamerica LEGO Challenge @ 4 PMMon, 3/2 - ** Jewelry Making Teen Program @ 4 PMTues, 3/3 - Chair Yoga @ 10 AMTues, 3/3 - Movie: The Wife @ 1 PM, Movie: Stand By Me @ 7 PMWed, 3/4 - Project Healthy Bones @ 10 AMWed, 3/4 - Terrific ...
LIVINGSTON, NJ — The Livingston High School (LHS) Theater Program will present its 2026 spring musical, “Shrek The Musical,” from Thursday, March 12 through Saturday, March 14 in the LHS auditorium at 7 p.m. each night, as well as a matinée performance at 2 p.m. on Saturday. Featuring a cast of ...
PARAMUS, NJ — Paramus students are invited to an afternoon of fun at the Paramus Reid Branch Library.On Monday, March 2, at 3 p.m., the Read Across America Day celebration will be stacked with crafts, snacks, giveaways and a storytime with Mayor Christopher DiPiazza.The event is open to those in ...
NEW PROVIDENCE, NJ -Zoey Barbato has always loved music, but this year, her passion is reaching new heights. The middle school student recently earned a coveted spot as one of only two violists in her school’s Chamber Orchestra, a selective ensemble that showcases the top young musicians. For Zoey, ...
KENILWORTH, NJ - Please see the above flyer of events hosted by the Kenilworth Public Library the week of March 2 - March 6. Related Articles:Kenilworth Public Library March 2026 Children's EventsKenilworth Public Library Welcomes New Coordinator of Children's Services Have a news tip, feedback or ...
SPOTSWOOD, NJ - For anyone who missed out on the final in-person ticket sale for the Spotswood PTA's popular spring basket raffle on Saturday, April 18 at Spotswood High School, don't worry. There are still tickets available for the upcoming Totally Radical Raffle. This year's theme is the 80s.
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ - With a long cold and unusually snowy winter hopefully in the books, it's time to turn the page as the calendar moves on to March. Of course, there is a whole host of fun, interesting and spring-inspired activities for all ages going on at the South Plainfield Public Library ...
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.Borough of Kenilworth Honors Lillian FalcetanoKenilworth Public Schools Announces Delayed Opening ...
EDISON, NJ - The Township will host its annual East Egg hunt on Saturday, March 28, at the Edison Youth Sports Training Complex Field, located at 370 Central Avenue. This event is free and for children between kindergarten and fifth grade.The time slots for the Easter Egg hunt are as follows:10:15 ...
NEW PROVIDENCE, NJ - Save The Date!! The New Providence Lions will be hosting their 56th annual Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, March 28, 2026, at Oakwood Park in New Providence. The hunt is open to all New Providence Pre-School, Kindergarten, First and Second Graders. This annual celebration, hosted ...
HAWTHORNE, NJ — Whether through dance, conversation or food, students, families, and community partners came together February 25, 2026, for a multicultural night at Hawthorne High School.“Tonight, we’re hosting our second annual multicultural event. We’re doing an Epcot-style showcase. We have 45 ...
BOCA RATON, FL — Visitors to the Sugar Sand Park Science Explorium now have the opportunity to see how nature can inspire solutions to human challenges through a traveling exhibit focused on biomimicry.The exhibit, “Wild Creativity,” recently opened at the Science Explorium, located at Sugar Sand ...
SOUTH BRUNSWICK, NJ - Looking for a fun, inexpensive date night? Then, check out the South Brunswick Arts Commission's monthly Jazz Café at the Herb Eckert Auditorium in the South Brunswick Senior Center. It's a perfect pick for an evening out close to home. Monthly shows take over the stage from 8 ...
HOBOKEN, NJ — The Hoboken Public Library invites the community to a special evening with trailblazer, Hoboken resident, and children’s book author Maria Pepe on Thursday, March 5 from 6:30 to 8:00 PM at the Main Library, Story Time Room.In this inspiring program, “A Conversation with Maria Pepe,” ...
Basking Ridge, NJ - A new approach to movement and mindfulness has arrived in the community with The Daily Pilates, a boutique Pilates studio located at 413 King George Road, Unit 8, in Basking Ridge.Founded by Pilates expert Lily Collins-Sak, the studio is grounded in her academic background in ...
Nutley Little Theatre presents the cast of TRUE WEST, written by Sam Shepard and directed by John Fraissinet. This American classic explores alternatives that might spring from the demented terrain of the California landscape. Sons of a desert-dwelling alcoholic and a suburban wanderer clash over a ...
HAZLET, NJ: Hazlet will turn up the volume this month as ShamRock Fest returns with a night of live music, high energy and Irish-themed rock.The event is scheduled for Friday, March 13, 2026, at the West Keansburg Fire Company. Doors open at 7 p.m., with the first performance beginning at 8 p.m.The ...
RAHWAY, NJ — The New Brunswick Community Arts Council, Mason Gross School of the Arts at Rutgers University, Highland Park Arts Commission, and ASquared in Rahway, announce the eighth annual Windows of Understanding season, running now through March 31, in various communities throughout Middlesex ...
SCOTCH PLAINS, NJ – The Osborn Cannonball House Museum (1840 Front St., Scotch Plains) will be open to the public from 2 to 4 p.m. on Sunday, March 1, offering visitors a chance to step back in time and explore local history.The museum will feature a Civil War–era exhibit, highlighting gowns from ...
PATERSON, NJ - Mayor Andre Sayegh joined city officials, community leaders and residents Friday morning at City Hall to celebrate Dominican Independence Day, marking what he described as both a historic milestone for the Dominican Republic and a defining part of Paterson’s identity.The event ...
PATERSON, NJ - Third Ward Councilman, and mayoral candidate, Alex Méndez hosted a Dominican Independence Day celebration at City Hall, honoring 20 residents for their contributions to the city while highlighting the pride and influence of Paterson’s Dominican community.“Standing up high, waving the ...
SOMERVILLE, NJ - The classic musical Anything Goes sets sail from Somerville High School’s auditorium on March 5th, 6th, and 7th at 7 p.m.Step on deck for a whirlwind voyage of romance, mistaken identities, and toe-tapping Cole Porter classics in Anything Goes (1962 version). Set on a glamorous ...
SPOTSWOOD, NJ - The competition for the Spotswood Recreation Department's latest snowman-building contest is so hot the entries may melt. With all the snow that fell last weekend, borough kids had a lot to work with and they certainly let their creativity shine. Voters have a tough field to choose ...
UNION, NJ - The Union Municipal Band, under the direction of Howard Toplansky will present a winter concert on Monday evening, March 9. This winter concert will be held at Livingston School Auditorium, 960 Midland Blvd. at 7:30 PM. Admission is free and the public is invited to attend. Some of the ...
Princeton, NJ – Sunday, March 1, brings us another Book Brunch at the Princeton Public Library, where food for thought is the main entrée, and also the beginning of another Princeton Food Week, with participating restaurants offering lunch and dinner specials through Saturday, March 7.First the ...