Arts & Entertainment
By ILMAR VANDERER
February 19, 2026
MONTCLAIR, NJ — Did Blaxploitation, a film genre that started in the early 1970s, exploit or celebrate Black culture? The decades-old debate resumes amid Black History Month as Montclair-based film scholar and cultural critic Cordelia Siporin headlines “Erased Histories: Blaxploitation: The ...
UNION, NJ – Quarter Rican, the HOLA Award-winning hip-hop musical, will take the stage at the DMK Black Box Theater in April.The production explores the heartfelt realities of modern parenthood and cultural identity. The book was written by Gabriel Diego Hernandez, with music and lyrics by Rachel ...
ASBURY PARK, NJ — For a few hours on Saturday morning, February 14, the familiar stretch outside Asbury Park Convention Hall felt less like a winter boardwalk and more like a reality show set.Fans of all ages gathered along the boards for the New Jersey stop of the nationwide Survivor 50 Challenge, ...
ROBBINSVILLE, NJ - Robbinsville High School’s Chinese Club, led by teacher Xiufeng Kanagawa, arranged another marvelous Chinese New Year Celebration filled with music, delicious food, and traditional performances that commemorate Chinese culture. The celebration began with traditional Chinese ...
PARKLAND, FL- The City of Parkland's Easter Egg Hunt, "Eggstravaganza," will be held on March 28, 2026, at Terramar Park in Parkland at 9:30 a.m. The event is for Parkland residents only, and registration is required prior to the event. Registration for the event opens on Tuesday, February 24, ...
NEW PROVIDENCE, NJ - The New Providence Memorial Library offers talks by bestselling and award-winning authors in partnership with the Library Speakers Consortium. Learn from these popular authors from the comfort of your own home, and find out what inspires them and keeps them writing (and keeps ...
SEA GIRT/HOWELL - From patrol to prime time, from -11 degrees on Sea Girt's beach singing God Bless America to the hot lights of Hollywoord— Howell’s own Julia Sienna is headed to Hollywood.The 20-year-old Sea Girt police officer stunned the American Idol judges Monday night, earning a coveted ...
SEA GIRT/HOWELL - From patrol to prime time, from -11 degrees on Sea Girt's beach singing God Bless America to the hot lights of Hollywoord— Howell’s own Julia Sienna is headed to Hollywood.The 20-year-old Sea Girt police officer stunned the American Idol judges Monday night, earning a coveted ...
SEA GIRT/HOWELL - From patrol to prime time, from -11 degrees on Sea Girt's beach singing God Bless America to the hot lights of Hollywoord— Howell’s own Julia Sienna is headed to Hollywood.The 20-year-old Sea Girt police officer stunned the American Idol judges Monday night, earning a coveted ...
SEA GIRT/HOWELL - From patrol to prime time, from -11 degrees on Sea Girt's beach singing God Bless America to the hot lights of Hollywoord— Howell’s own Julia Sienna is headed to Hollywood.The 20-year-old Sea Girt police officer stunned the American Idol judges Monday night, earning a coveted ...
PERKASIE, PA—The Pearl S. Buck House in Perkasie is hosting a Lunar New Year celebration on Feb. 21 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.The celebration, which is being held with the Central Bucks Chinese American Association, will feature activities for children, live music and dance performances, food vendors, ...
SEA GIRT/HOWELL - From patrol to prime time, from -11 degrees on Sea Girt's beach singing God Bless America to the hot lights of Hollywoord— Howell’s own Julia Sienna is headed to Hollywood.The 20-year-old Sea Girt police officer stunned the American Idol judges Monday night, earning a coveted ...
KENILWORTH, NJ - Two-time local Guinness World Record Holder Telina Cuppari recently came to the Kenilworth Senior Citizens Center to participate in the monthly Lunch & Learn program with a pizza presentation. The following message was posted on the Borough of Kenilworth's social media ...
NEPTUNE TOWNSHIP – On February 13th, Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06) launched his 11th Annual Poetry Showcase in honor of National Poetry Month. Students in grades K-12 in New Jersey’s Sixth Congressional District Schools are encouraged to participate, and as a longtime admirer of poetry, ...
SUMMIT, NJ — Students at Lawton C. Johnson Middle School will present Matilda JR., a musical based on the story by Roald Dahl, with performances scheduled for March 13–15 in the school auditorium.The production tells the story of Matilda, a young girl with extraordinary abilities who finds comfort ...
EAST ORANGE, NJ — A huge crowd of family, friends, and loved ones gathered at Cotton Funeral Service on February 14 to mourn the passing of Michael Anthony Way—known as “BooBoo” to childhood friends and “Mike Cee” to hip-hop fans across New Jersey—who died on February 7. A lifelong East Orange ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL — Yellow Brick Joel, a full live-band tribute to Elton John and Billy Joel, is coming to the Coral Springs Center for the Arts on Friday, Feb. 27, and ticket buyers can receive 25% off with a limited-time promotion.The nationally touring show, Yellow Brick Joel: A Tribute Concert ...
RARITAN, N.J. – The borough is already known for fairs, parades and festas, and now one more may be added to the roster.If the young people of the Filipino young person's non-profit group, Pinoys of Today, have their way, West Somerset Street will shut down this fall for its first Filipino street ...
Celebrating Women's History Month, Sussex County Community College’s (SCCC) History and Theater programs will present a special play and display highlighting revolutionary women on Friday, March 6, at 7 p.m. and Saturday, March 7, at 2 p.m. at the College’s Student Center Theater. The featured play ...
ROSELLE PARK, NJ – Seniors in the community are invited to strike a pose later this month as Mrs. Carolynn Diorio and the advanced photography students at Roselle Park High School host a special photography session designed just for them.The event will take place on Wednesday at 1 p.m. at Roselle ...
MORRISTOWN, NJ — Tickets are officially on sale for Morristown High School’s Project Graduation 2026, a red-carpet fundraiser themed “Hollywood Nights: Lights, Camera… Graduate!” The event will take place on Thursday, March 5, 2026, at The Madison Hotel.Organizers are inviting parents, alumni, and ...
HACKENSACK, NJ — The Johnson Public Library offers events for patrons of all ages! Check out what's scheduled for this week:Wednesday, Feb. 18:Story Time (Ages 2-5)10-11 a.m.ESL Conversation Class10:30-11:30 a.m.Video Game Club3:30-4:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 19:Baby Lap Time (Ages 2 and ...
NEW PROVIDENCE, NJ - At Elefante Music & School for the Performing Arts, dedication and rhythm go hand in hand — and few students embody that more than Alex Roth.The young percussionist recently earned an impressive honor: acceptance into the CJMEA Region Band, securing a coveted mallet spot in ...
BLOOMFIELD, N.J— Mayor Jenny Mundell, the Bloomfield Town Council, and the Township of Bloomfield Juneteenth Advisory Committee will host a Black History Month Open Mic Night on Friday, February 20, at 7:00 p.m.The event will take place at the Van Fossen Theatre, located at 467 Franklin Street on ...
LIVINGSTON, NJ — With spring around the corner, many local nonprofits will be planning their fundraisers, some of which will include raffles and Bingos that must be licensed by the Township of Livingston Clerk’s Department. In order to receive a raffle/bingo license in time for a scheduled event, ...
PARAMUS, NJ — Starring on American Idol this season is Paramus's very own, Jake Thistle. On Monday, Feb. 16, Thistle made one of the largest moves of his career, heading to Hollywood Week after a stunning performance in front of judges Ryan Seacrest, Carrie Underwood, Luke Bryan and Lionel ...
NEW JERSEY: Rocking for Inclusion (RFI), a new addition to the New Jersey music scene, is first and foremost a talented band — some of whose members just happen to have autism. Rather than defining itself by disability, RFI is driven by passion, dedication, and a shared love of music and live ...
Chatham High School senior Susy Rowland, who will attend New York University in the fall, recently had her essay selected for publication through NYU’s Pre-College Writing Workshop. Her essay, titled “The Politics of Lifting,” will be published and used as a model for future students in the ...
Linden, NJ — The Friends of Linden Library are proud to announce a Tricky Tray Fundraiser on Friday, April 17, 2026, from 7pm-10 pm. The event will be held at Linden Public Library, 31 E. Henry Street, Linden, NJ 07036.The tickets are available now. To secure your tickets email ...
GREEN BROOK, NJ – Green Brook Recreation is hosting its third annual Winterfest on Sunday, February 22, from 2 to 5 pm, at Arthur Lewis Park, located at 49-59 Greenbrook Rd.The event will feature horse-drawn carriage rides, a dance exhibit by the Murray Hill Chinese School to celebrate the Lunar ...