Arts & Entertainment
By TONY GALLOTTO
September 20, 2024
WOODBRIDGE, NJ — Fourteen psychics and spirit-channeling mediums will be featured at the 6th annual Psychic Fair to raise money for future programs and exhibits at the Barron Arts Center. Saturday’s fundraiser, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sept 21, is at Acacia Youth Center, 95 Port Reading Ave. It ...
SPOTSWOOD, NJ - The Spotswood PTA is hosting its annual Back-to-School Bingo Night on Friday, October 4 at the Memorial Middle School Cafeteria at 6:30 p.m. This family-friendly event is for Schoenly and Appleby School students. The cost to attend is $6 per student and includes bingo cards, a slice ...
HELMETTA, NJ - The borough's annual celebration kicks off on Saturday, September 21 at 4 p.m. This family-friendly event has a jammed packed list of activities including a food, beer and sangria garden, giveaways from local community partners, a live art painting of Helmetta Lake by Spotswood ...
ASBURY PARK, NJ - The Sea.Hear.Now Festival in Asbury Park ended on a high note this weekend with a spectacular three-hour concert by Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band. In their first-ever beach performance at Asbury Park, the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame artist and his band delivered a dynamic ...
SPOTSWOOD, NJ - The 2024 Spotswood 5K takes over the borough on Saturday morning with walkers hitting the course at 8:45 a.m. and runners starting at 9 a.m. On Thursday, September 12, registered runners and walkers can pick up their bibs and commemorative t-shirts on the Spotwood Municipal ...
SPOTSWOOD, NJ - American Legion Post 253's Ladies Auxiliary is hosting a 1920s themed Murder Mystery Dinner on Saturday, November 2 at 6:30 p.m. at the American Legion on Devoe Avenue. Participants are encouraged to come dressed for this adult only event in 1920s inspired attire. The evening's main ...
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ - The East Brunswick Symphony Orchestra is thrilled to announce the formation of the East Brunswick Community Sinfonia (EBCS), a new Adult Community Orchestra conducted by the talented Nate White, in partnership with East Brunswick Recreation & Parks Department. Whether ...
MORRISTOWN, NJ - "During high school, I played junior hockey and still hold two league records: most time spent in the penalty box, and I was the only guy to ever take off his skate and try to stab somebody." ...Happy Gilmore So why did they do it? Why did way over a thousand locals ...
JERSEY SHORE, NJ - Although the calendar still says August, this weekend is set to feel more like early to mid-September, with sunny skies and temperatures in the low 80s. It’s the perfect time for a Summerfest celebration, a pirate ship boat ride, or an outdoor wine and cheese fundraiser. The Gold ...
MIDDLESEX COUNTY, NJ - On September 14, from 11 am to 5 pm, Middlesex County’s East Jersey Old Town Village located at 1050 River Road in Piscataway will welcome Michael Arenella and his Dreamland Orchestra, and Queen Esther for an unforgettable jazz extravaganza at the second Roaring 20s Jazz ...
SPOTSWOOD, NJ - Saturday, September 14 is going to be a big day in the borough. The Spotswood Recreation Department is running the annual Spotswood 5K. This year though, there will be a new addition; a craft fair and vendor show in the parking of the Spotswood Municipal Building from 9 a.m. to 2 ...
MORRISTOWN, NJ — Wanna be in the movies? Your big break may be coming. A Manhattan casting agency has put out a call for New Jerseyans to be paid extras in Adam Sandler’s “Happy Gilmore 2,” a Netflix sequel to his 1996 box office hit comedy. Grant Wilfley Casting will hold a casting call from 1 ...
HELMETTA, NJ - The borough's annual Helmetta Day is set for Saturday, September 21. Each year the day set aside to celebrate the borough keeps adding to the festivities. For 2024, Helmetta Day is showcasing local artists. Area artists of all ages are invited to come out and share their work. The ...
MILLTOWN, NJ - The Milltown Public Library is hosting Back-to-School Bingo on Monday, August 19 at 6:30 p.m. Adults and families are welcome. Snacks will be served.
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ - After a week of rain and disruption, the county fair closed Sunday on a high note as the sun finally broke through on Saturday. Tropical Storm Debby, which brought relentless downpours and forced early closures and cancelations earlier in the week, eased off just in time to ...
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ - This week’s county fair has been hit hard by heavy rain, leading to early closures on Thursday, August 8, and a complete cancelation of activities on Friday, August 9. The relentless downpour was the result of Tropical Storm Debby, which brought challenging weather conditions ...
JERSEY SHORE, NJ - As we here in NJ and all those along the East Coast have been hit by Tropical Storm Debby and torrential rain and high winds, the weather forecast for this weekend has improved immensely, as Saturday's forecast is partly cloudy, 85 degrees and the chance of rain @ 21%, while ...
JERSEY SHORE, NJ - As we enter August and the nights start getting darker earlier, we are reminded that summer at the Shore is coming to an end sooner rather than later. Now is the time to experience all that the Gold Coast area has to offer, with plenty of activities and events for couples, ...
MILLTOWN, NJ - The Milltown Parent Teacher Organization, in conjunction with the Milltown Historical Society, are hosting a Holiday Craft and Maker's Fair at the Joyce Kilmer School on Saturday, November 23 and Sunday, November 24. Organizers are looking for crafters, artists, makers, bakers, ...
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ - It's that wonderful time of year again - the Middlesex County Fair is coming to town. This time, focus on the farms and the farmers a bit - the gorgeous fresh foods and the animal visits under the loving - yet watchful eyes - of the 4-H youth. The County Fair runs from Monday, ...
WOODBRIDGE, NJ — Everything’s ship-shape at “Anchors Tiki Bar” – this community’s newest entertainment venue – for Tuesday’s grand opening celebration on the Sewaren waterfront. Woodbridge Mayor John E. McCormac, along with Woodbridge Township Council members and municipal staff, will hold a ...
SPOTSWOOD, NJ - For residents looking for something to do this summer, the Spotswood Public Library has weekly, free movies. On Friday, there are family-friendly movies sponsored by the Friends of the Spotswood Public Library at 10:30 a.m. The library is also hosting a summer book-to-movie series ...
JERSEY SHORE, NJ - With only six weeks left until the start of school, and the weather at the shore is looking great, there's no time to waste in enjoying these last remaining weeks of summer. From fairs and festivals to summer sidewalk sales and water sports, there's plenty to do. Here are some ...
MIDDLESEX COUNTY, NJ — The New Jersey Hall of Fame recently announced it will induct 18 more notable New Jerseryans in 2024, including Academy Award winner Meryl Streep, Jersey Mike's founder Peter Cancro, former Giants quarterback Phil Simms, and singer-songwriter Lesley Gore. Among its 2024 ...
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ - Looking for a cover band? Well, Sundays review at Fox Hollow Vineyards in Holmdel is not the place for you to be. This week, the FHV will host an Original Music Showcase at Fox Hollow Vineyards. East Brunswick's Kathleen Elle will be playing a full set of original music off ...
MILLTOWN, NJ - Summer is earmarked for ice cream, which is probably why July is National Ice Cream Month. July 21 is National Ice Cream Day and July 23 is National Vanilla Ice Cream Day. To celebrate this sweet treat, the Milltown Public Library is hosting National Ice Cream Day Bingo on Tuesday, ...
SPOTSWOOD, NJ - The Spotswood Public Library is a great place to beat the heat this summer with a full schedule of events and activities for children and adults. Its popular summer reading program began on June 24 and continues through the summer. The Spotswood Public Library's summer hours are as ...
SPOTSWOOD, NJ - The Friends of the Spotswood Public Library are hosting a lecture by author and photographer Kevin Woyce on Monday, July 22 at 6:30 p.m. Woyce will share his knowledge and photographs in Niagara: The Falls and the River. Lecture goers will learn about the explorers and settlers as ...
SPOTSWOOD, NJ - Borough native Matthew Evanego is entering his next chapter with the publication of his first fantasy novel, Shadoweaver. Evanego is a 2018 graduate of Spotswood High School and completed his BS and Masters in Computer Science at the Stevens Institute of Technology. Currently, he ...
SPOTSWOOD, NJ - Officers from the Spotswood Police Department will be the special guests at the Spotswood Public Library's Summer Family Storytime on Thursday, July 18 at 4 p.m. Spotswood Police Department officers will read books about police. There will also be police-related crafts on hand to ...