Arts & Entertainment
By LEON FOOKSMAN
December 16, 2025
CORAL SPRINGS, FL — Fans of Elton John and Billy Joel will have a chance to relive decades of piano-driven hits next year when Yellow Brick Joel, a nationally touring tribute concert, comes to the Coral Springs Center for the Arts.The show is scheduled for Friday, Feb. 27, at 7:30 p.m., with ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL — Fans of Elton John and Billy Joel will have a chance to relive decades of piano-driven hits next year when Yellow Brick Joel, a nationally touring tribute concert, comes to the Coral Springs Center for the Arts.The show is scheduled for Friday, Feb. 27, at 7:30 p.m., with ...
NUTLEY, NJ - We had a wonderful opening weekend for UH OH, HERE COMES CHRISTMAS at Nutley Little Theatre. You have four more chances to catch this warm, funny and nostalgic show: this Thursday, Friday and Saturday at 8:00 p.m., and a Saturday matinée at 2: pm. It is a warm, lovely, nostalgic look ...
DOYLESTOWN, PA—Hometown rockers Ceramic Animal bring their annual holiday show to Puck Live by Great Barn on Saturday night.The Doylestown band will bring its signature psych pop takes on Christmas classics with special guests and songs from their original catalog. Tickets for the all-ages show ...
Don't miss this! #nomofomo Mario Giordano Quartet on Friday, December 19th! You dig jazz? Come check these guys out.The Oakley has great food with delicious pizza, burgers, sandwiches and entrées for the whole family. For the grown-ups, there are signature cocktails and beers on draft. There are ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL — Fans of Elton John and Billy Joel will have a chance to relive decades of piano-driven hits next year when Yellow Brick Joel, a nationally touring tribute concert, comes to the Coral Springs Center for the Arts.The show is scheduled for Friday, Feb. 27, at 7:30 p.m., with ...
JERSEY CITY, NJ- Jersey City students were recognized as winners of the 36th Annual PATH Holiday Poster Contest during a celebratory event hosted by PATH and Jersey City Public Schools recently.The event featured musical performances by the JC Arts Choir, the Infinity Institute Brass Quartet, and ...
Princeton, NJ – When it comes to holiday traditions, Princeton has several. Two come up in this week’s event listings. As we have noted below McCarter continues its 45th anniversary production of “A Christmas Carol.”And, one that has sneaked up on us, the Princeton High School Choir program ...
MAPLEWOOD, NJ - This past Saturday afternoon, Upper Springfield Avenue, next to the little park where the gazebo stands, was filled with many from the local neighborhood as well as some from further away.The invitation had promoted a couple of facts that drew the large crowd: it said the tree would ...
FRANKLIN, NJ — The Raritan Valley Symphonic Band’s annual Winter concert, “Holiday Season in Somerset” has been rescheduled for Wednesday Dec.17 at 7 p.m. Under the direction of Music DirectorWilliam Berz, the concert will be held at Franklin High School, 500 Elizabeth Ave., Somerset, NJ.
FRANKLIN, NJ — The Raritan Valley Symphonic Band’s annual Winter concert, “Holiday Season in Somerset” has been rescheduled for Wednesday Dec.17 at 7 p.m. Under the direction of Music DirectorWilliam Berz, the concert will be held at Franklin High School, 500 Elizabeth Ave., Somerset, NJ.
KENILWORTH, NJ - Please see the list of events hosted by the Kenilworth Public Library the week of Dec. 14 - Dec. 19.THIS WEEK AT THE LIBRARY.… Tuesday, December 16: LAP SIT (10:30am – 10:50am)Interactive stories and songs for the youngest listeners.Ages: 0 - 2PJ STORY TIME (6:30pm - 7:00pm)Ages: 3 ...
ROSELLE PARK, NJ — The Roselle Park Veterans Memorial Library is inviting families to celebrate the season with a festive Holiday Sing-Along & Story Time on Saturday, December 20, at 11 a.m.Designed especially for young children and their families, the cheerful program will feature holiday ...
HOBOKEN, NJ - Registration for the City’s winter youth and young adult art programs will open on Wednesday, Dec. 17, at 3 p.m.“Our winter art programming is a reminder that creativity thrives in Hoboken no matter the season,” Mayor Ravi Bhalla said in a statement. “These programs help bring joy, ...
HACKENSACK, NJ — The Johnson Public Library's Art Gallery Space recently welcomed an interactive exhibit surrounding mental health. The Northern New Jersey Community Foundation’s (NNJCF) ArtsBergen initiative launched the ‘Mind Your Feelings' project, created by artists Juanli Carrión and Rodolfo ...
NEW PROVIDENCE, NJ — Zita Stivalo is a rising star at Elefante Music and School for the Performing Arts, where she shines in voice, acting, and dance. Under the guidance of her teachers Ms. Karen, Ms. Laura, Ms. Alexis, and Ms. Nicole, Zita has flourished in private lessons, performing arts ...
BOCA RATON, FL — The Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County hosts a community celebration to mark the fourth night of Chanuka at Boca Center on Wednesday. The annual event, which starts at 5 p.m. at 5150 Town Center Circle, features storytelling, crafts and community candle lighting, ...
HELMETTA, NJ - On Monday morning, Helmetta Mayor Chris Slavicek announced the winners of the 2025 Holly Jolly House Decorating Contest. So, if residents are taking a ride around the area to take in the local holiday lights, put these holiday gems on the list. The winners were decided by Salvicek ...
SCOTCH PLAINS, NJ – Scotch Plains native Marklyn Johnson, comedian, speaker, and author also known as “MisterDirect,” has released his fourth book, Change The Formula: A Conversation Around Change & Fear. “This isn't just a book to read; it's a project designed for action, pushing readers to ...
PARAMUS, NJ — Entering the Bergen County Band is 10 excelling musicians from Paramus High School. Confirmed by the district, PHS has the second most students from all schools in the County to receive the honor. “In fact, many of our students earned 1st or 2nd place on their instruments,” the ...
MADISON, NJ – A beloved local youth and family support program is gearing up for a major milestone, as Project Community Pride moves into planning for its 50th anniversary in 2026.On November 19, members of the Madison Police Department met with Project Community Pride staff at the Madison ...
JERSEY CITY, NJ -The warmth of the holiday season is everywhere you look around Jersey City and plenty of homeowners love showing their spirit with festive decorations that keep spirits bright! From the classy elegance of wreaths adorning windows and doors, to elaborate sparkling garland wrapped ...
RAHWAY, NJ — Grover Cleveland School filled the air with beautiful music and holiday cheer on Wednesday, December 10, with its spectacular annual winter concert. The event showcased the incredible talent and dedication of the students in the school's Band and Strings ensembles, delivering a truly ...
MORRISTOWN, NJ - The Christmas season is a festival for all five senses, a time of theyear that takes us back to our childhood dreams and memories surrounding the holiday.There is no better way to celebrate the season’s nostalgia than attending a productionof The Nutcracker, performed by New Jersey ...
HAMILTON, NJ - The Hamilton Township Public Library is getting in the holiday spirit with their movie of the week.Last Christmas will show on Tuesday, December 16 at 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, December 17 at 6:00 p.m., and Saturday, December 20 at 1:00 p.m. Rated PG-13 and running about 1 hour 42 ...
CORAL SPRINGS — Organizers of the annual Hanukkah Festival in Coral Springs have added extra police and private security for Sunday’s event at the Sportsplex, citing safety concerns following a deadly antisemitic attack at a Jewish holiday celebration in Australia.Rabbi Yankie Denburg of the Chabad ...
BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ — For the first time, the Berkeley Heights Business & Civic Battle of the Bulbs holiday decorating competition is putting the final decision in the hands of the Berkeley Heights community.Berkeley Heights residents are invited to cast their votes for their favorite holiday ...
The Hanover Township Cultural Arts Committee announced that the annual “Holidays in Hanover” concert has been postponed due to weather and safety concerns. The event, featuring the Hanover Wind Symphony and the Morris Music Men, was originally scheduled for December 14th, 3pm at Memorial Junior ...
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.David Brearley High School Principal Update: Mr. Perillo ResignsKenilworth Students Nonprofit Clothing Line ...
WAYNE, NJ - The holiday season officially kicked off at the Rosen Performing Arts Center at the Wayne Community Center this weekend, where families filled the theater to watch a cheerful and lively production of A Christmas Story: The Musical. I was lucky enough to be in attendance, and from the ...