Arts & Entertainment
By PAT SHARKEY
February 9, 2026
STAFFORD – The stage is set for a magical homecoming as Compassion Cafe prepares to launch its sixth season with a high-energy musical production, Be Our Guest. On Thursday, February 19, 2026, the community is invited to the Stafford Township Arts Center for a night of music, gratitude, and ...
EAST ORANGE, NJ - On Friday, inside the halls of the Whitney E. Houston Academy of Creative and Performing Arts, the past did not feel distant. It felt present—spoken aloud, sung, danced, remembered.The occasion was the 40th anniversary of Whitney Houston, the self-titled debut album that ...
KENILWORTH, NJ - At the 68th Annual Grammy Awards held on Feb, 1, Meredith Kaulfers, a 2001 Brearley graduate, achieved a huge accomplishment in the entertainment industry and won a Grammy!Kaulfers is a documentary film producer and earned a Grammy for her work on "Music by John Williams," a film ...
HIGHTSTOWN - EAST WINDSOR, NJ – The Hightstown - East Windsor Historical Society is holding auditions for their annual short film featuring local students between the ages of 9 and 16 years old. The annual short film will be about the Perry L. Drew Elementary School and the Melvin H. Kreps Middle ...
EAST ORANGE, NJ - On Friday, inside the halls of the Whitney E. Houston Academy of Creative and Performing Arts, the past did not feel distant. It felt present—spoken aloud, sung, danced, remembered.The occasion was the 40th anniversary of Whitney Houston, the self-titled debut album that ...
EAST ORANGE, NJ - On Friday, inside the halls of the Whitney E. Houston Academy of Creative and Performing Arts, the past did not feel distant. It felt present—spoken aloud, sung, danced, remembered.The occasion was the 40th anniversary of Whitney Houston, the self-titled debut album that ...
This Week at #lindenpubliclibrary Mon, 2/9: ** Children's Craft Club: #valentinesday Craft @ 4 PMMon, 2/9: ** Heart-Shaped Suncatchers Teen Program @ 4 PMTues, 2/10: Chair Yoga @ 10 AMTues, 2/10: Movie: Police Squad! @ 1 PMWed, 2/11: Project Health Bones @ 10 AMWed, 2/11: Terrific Toddlers @ 10:30 ...
RIDGEWOOD, NJ – Local organizations and businesses are hosting activities to celebrate Valentine’s Day. Mom’s Night Out at Moxie Salon & Beauty Bar Join the Love at First Stitch Hand Embroidery workshop from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. on February 12 at Moxie Salon & Beauty Bar. Guided by Michelle ...
MILLBURN, NJ – The results of this year's Scholastic Art Regional Awards include 150 medals that went to students from Millburn High School.There were 80,000 art entries in the region, which covers most of the eastern United States.The Scholastic Art Awards comprise the largest and most prestigious ...
SOUTH BRUNSWICK, NJ - Bodnar's Auctions two-day online sale Feb. 11th and 12th features 75+ premier Silkstone Gold Label Barbie dolls, including limited editions, collector’s pieces, and display-ready dolls. Sign up for the auctions online at https://www.bodnarsauction.com.The auction catalog is ...
EAST HANOVER, NJ - Hanover Park High School is getting ready to bring a fan-favorite musical to the stage later this month.Hanover Park High School will present its 2026 musical production of Little Shop of Horrors from February 26th through the 28th, with curtain time set for 7:30 p.m. each night ...
LONG HILL, NJ - The Goddard School of Long Hill transformed its campus into a warm, welcoming space for moms and guests during its Galentine’s Vendor Night, held Friday evening at the school. Designed as a celebration of friendship, self-care, and community, the event offered a relaxed and festive ...
NEWTON, NJ – Merriam Avenue School families are invited to a Valentine’s Craft Night on Thursday, Feb 13 from 5:30 until 7 p.m. At the Community Schools Family event, children will have the opportunity to create Valentine’s Day cards, wreaths and bracelets.Their children’s creations will be shared ...
RAHWAY, NJ — On Saturday, February 7, Rahway High School (RHS) sophomore Anthony Yanes participated in The College of New Jersey (TCNJ) Saxophone Summit. A day of music rehearsals, master classes, and all things saxophone culminated in a performance at the Mayo Recital Hall of 100 saxophonists, the ...
EAST ORANGE, NJ - On Friday, inside the halls of the Whitney E. Houston Academy of Creative and Performing Arts, the past did not feel distant. It felt present—spoken aloud, sung, danced, remembered.The occasion was the 40th anniversary of Whitney Houston, the self-titled debut album that ...
LONG HILL, NJ - The Goddard School of Long Hill transformed its campus into a warm, welcoming space for moms and guests during its Galentine’s Vendor Night, held Friday evening at the school. Designed as a celebration of friendship, self-care, and community, the event offered a relaxed and festive ...
NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ — Martirene Alcántara is going to let you in on a little secret about a photo titled “Satiros” that consists of eight or so seemingly random black lines cast against a white backdrop.She was adjusting some window shutters, turned back to her camera mounted on her tripod and ...
WARREN, NJ - Much of the talk this weekend was of the Super Bowl , the logistics, and the ads. But not surprising given Warren's love of animals, it was also of the Puppy Bowl.Who will win the LombarkyTrophy?Puppy Bowl XXII airs on Sunday, February 8, 2026, at 2 p.m. ET / 11 a.m. PT, serving as ...
NEW BRUNSWICK – Andy Warhol’s photography is ready for its close-up at Rutgers UniversityThe Zimmerli Art Museum’s latest exhibition, “Andy Warhol: On Repeat,” brings together the late pop artist’s early durational films and later serial photographs to examine repetition and duration as central ...
NEW BRUNSWICK – Andy Warhol’s photography is ready for its close-up at Rutgers UniversityThe Zimmerli Art Museum’s latest exhibition, “Andy Warhol: On Repeat,” brings together the late pop artist’s early durational films and later serial photographs to examine repetition and duration as central ...
HACKENSACK, NJ — The Hackensack Police Department is making sure everyone has a happy and safe Super Bowl Sunday. “Enjoy the game, the food, and the time with family and friends, but make the smart play and don’t drive under the influence,” officials emphasized. HPD says if you plan to drink:Set up ...
LONG HILL, NJ - The Goddard School of Long Hill transformed its campus into a warm, welcoming space for moms and guests during its Galentine’s Vendor Night, held Friday evening at the school. Designed as a celebration of friendship, self-care, and community, the event offered a relaxed and festive ...
NEW BRUNSWICK – Andy Warhol’s photography is ready for its close-up at Rutgers UniversityThe Zimmerli Art Museum’s latest exhibition, “Andy Warhol: On Repeat,” brings together the late pop artist’s early durational films and later serial photographs to examine repetition and duration as central ...
HAMILTON, NJ - Visit the Hamilton Township Public Library this week for screenings of the romantic comedy The Proposal, showing on Tuesday, February 10 at 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, February 11 at 6:00 p.m., and Saturday, February 14 at 1:00 p.m.Rated PG-13 and running 1 hour and 48 minutes, The ...
WARREN, NJ - Much of the talk this weekend was of the Super Bowl , the logistics, and the ads. But not surprising given Warren's love of animals, it was also of the Puppy Bowl.Who will win the LombarkyTrophy?Puppy Bowl XXII airs on Sunday, February 8, 2026, at 2 p.m. ET / 11 a.m. PT, serving as ...
WARREN, NJ - Much of the talk this weekend was of the Super Bowl , the logistics, and the ads. But not surprising given Warren's love of animals, it was also of the Puppy Bowl.Who will win the LombarkyTrophy?Puppy Bowl XXII airs on Sunday, February 8, 2026, at 2 p.m. ET / 11 a.m. PT, serving as ...
LIVINGSTON, NJ — The Arts Council of Livingston (ACL) welcomed a strong turnout for the opening of its winter exhibition, “For the LOVE of ART,” at the new ACL Gallery located at 240 East Northfield Road. The entire exhibition was organized and curated by longtime resident Hugh Mahon.Visitors were ...
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 Recap: Police Rescue Occupants from Fire, Superintendent Announcement, Garbage Pickup & ...
SAYREVILLE, NJ — The Sayreville Historical Society invites the community to an inspiring evening of storytelling and local pride at the Sayreville Active Adult Center (423 Main St.) on Friday, Feb. 27, 2026, from 6 to 9 p.m. The three-hour event will feature a screening of the one-hour documentary ...
WARREN, NJ - Much of the talk this weekend was of the Super Bowl , the logistics, and the ads. But not surprising given Warren's love of animals, it was also of the Puppy Bowl.Who will win the LombarkyTrophy?Puppy Bowl XXII airs on Sunday, February 8, 2026, at 2 p.m. ET / 11 a.m. PT, serving as ...