Arts & Entertainment
By DANIELLE ARONOWTIZ
October 16, 2018
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ - South Plainfield Public Library welcomes back Vincent Bruno who will present The Sixties: A British Invasion on Saturday October 27 at 1pm The lecture will focus on the phenomenon rise of the British pop and rock acts that invaded our shores in the 60’s. From pop groups (The ...
SOUTH PLAINFIELD - Band parents of the South Plainfield High School Marching Band had the opportunity to experience the rigorous demands of marching band firsthand on Wednesday October 3rd on the South Plainfield High School practice field. Every year, the marching band hosts “Show and Tell” for ...
SAYREVILLE, NJ - The South Plainfield High School Marching Band won first place this past weekend in the Tournament of Bands Marching Band Competition that took place on Saturday, October 6th at Sayreville War Memorial High School, located at 820 Washington Road in Sayreville. “The students ...
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ – Throughout the day Oct. 13, the South Plainfield Public Library will host its 3rd Annual Fall Festival. The festival, which will run from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., will feature free fun and family-friendly events for adults and children of all ages. All activities will take place ...
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ – Hispanic Heritage Month recognizes the contributions made and the important presence of Hispanic and Latino Americans to the United States and, on a local level, the heritage and culture will be celebrated with a special event sponsored by the South Plainfield Public ...
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ – September is National Library Card Sign-Up Month and local libraries, including South Plainfield, are encouraging residents of all ages to get one. Library cards are free with proof of residency. There is no minimum age requirement, however, parents/guardians must sign for ...
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ – Sixty one years ago South Plainfield had its first Parade that fell the week of Labor Day. Each subsequent year the Borough has celebrated Labor Day with a Parade, and today it ends with a spectacular fireworks display over Spring Lake. TAPinto South Plainfield decided to go ...
SCOTCH PLAINS, NJ — The St. Bart's Italian Festival is an annual tradition in Scotch Plains that bids farewell to summer and kicks off the fall calendar. Founded in 1974, the festival features live music, amusement park rides, games, and, of course, great food, including pizza, pasta, clams, ...
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ – South Plainfield loves their dogs and it shows! Check out these adorable, funny, charming photos from South Plainfield’s cutest. According to the Nationaldogday.com website, National Dog Day is celebrated August 26th annually to bring attention to the plight of animals ...
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ – On the evening of Aug. 20, children gathered at South Plainfield’s Willow Park to celebrate the end of this year’s summer reading program with crafts, coloring, playground fun and free Italian ices. The theme of the 2018 summer reading program was ‘Libraries Rock’ and, on ...
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ - Jo-Ann’s Dance Studio – The Performing Arts Centre, a staple in the South Plainfield community, is currently accepting registrations for 2018-2019; in-person registration will take place this week from 6 to 9 p.m. Registration will continue through September. Fall classes ...
MIDDLESEX COUNTY - South Plainfield resident, Tom Seiz was recently recognized for his submission in the Middlesex County Senior Art Competition, according to a Friday news release. The annual contest is sponsored by the Middlesex County Freeholder Board and the County Office of Aging and ...
On Saturday, Aug. 11 at 2 p.m., the South Plainfield Library will welcome back Dr. Michael Norris of Armchair Art Tours and the former museum educator at the Metropolitan Museum of Art to start a new series about Post Impressionists. This is the first of four talks and is about Georges ...
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ - Store windows decorated with Christmas themes, vendors lining the street, a vast variety of food, games for all ages, performances and Santa Claus mingling with crowds giving out candy canes was the scene in Downtown South Plainfield on Saturday for the Sixth Annual Christmas ...
SOUTH PLAINFIELD- Mija Clemente, a 20-year resident of the borough, first began volunteering at the South Plainfield Public Library when her children were in elementary school. Back then, Celemente would conduct storytimes, filling in when Director Linda Hansen was not able to run the ...
Jillian Keller, a Yoga Instructor, will conduct 2 Chair Yoga classes sponsored by The South Plainfield Library on August 13 from 2-2:30pm. Chair yoga one of the gentlest forms of yoga that is practiced sitting on a chair, or standing using a chair for support. A yoga mat is required to keep the ...
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ – Growing up, Jailene Betancourt lived across the street from her local library and found a love of books and reading at an early age. “My parents started bringing me [to the library] when I was about four and then they started letting me cross the street by myself when I ...
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ - Theresa Jefferson, a Yoga Instructor, will conduct Integral Yoga classes sponsored by The South Plainfield Library on July 21, August 18, September 15, October 13 and December 1 at 2pm. Integral Yoga enhances your physical, emotional, intellectual, and spiritual well-being. ...
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ - Residents from throughout central New Jersey, including South Plainfield’s own Stephanie Heim, will take the stage this month in the Woodbridge Community Players’ production of Little Shop of Horrors. Heim, an incoming sophomore at Kean University, will appear in the ...
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ - Sign Up Now for Window Decorating Contest! In conjunction with the Christmas in July celebration on Saturday, July 28, the Cultural Arts Commission is sponsoring a window decorating contest. Bring your family or your friends and show off your artistic talent and paint ...
MIDDLESEX COUNTY, NJ - Plays-in-the-Park continues its summer 2018 season with the ABBA musical, “Mamma Mia!” The show opens on July 11 and plays through July 21 (No show Sunday, July 15.) All performances begin at 8 p.m. and are staged at the Stephen J. Capestro Amphitheater located in ...
NEW JERSEY - Many have already started their Fourth of July celebrations this weekend with some Garden State towns holding their annual fireworks displays on the last day of June. However, there are plenty of fireworks planned for this week and beyond, so make plans and get the blankets and chairs ...
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ - Wishing all of our readers a Happy and safe Independence Day! Enjoy the “Fireworks Spectacular” video below.
WESTFIELD, NJ — The 22nd Annual Sweet Sounds Downtown Jazz Festival returns soon to Downtown Westfield with free live music every Tuesday night in July and August from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. (Rain dates Wednesdays). Click here for the 2018 performance schedule. Four live performances each Tuesday ...
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ – TAPinto South Plainfield recently spoke with with Jackie Oakes, a librarian in charge of tween programming at the South Plainfield Public Library Prior to Oakes’ arrival in South Plainfield two years ago, the library did not offer much programming for tweens (nine to 13 ...
Santa Claus is Coming to Town! South Plainfield’s sixth annual Christmas in July celebration will be held on Saturday, July 28 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. (Rain date is July 29.) Santa will officially open the event at 10 a.m. joined by the mayor and members of the council. As of presstime, more ...
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ - South Plainfield Public Library welcomes Michael Conklin who will present ‘S Wonderful: The Life and Music of George Gershwin on Saturday June 16 at 2pm. Please join us for a celebration of composer George Gershwin! Born in Brooklyn in 1898, the second of four children from ...
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ - On Saturday, June 9 at 2pm, South Plainfield Public Library welcomes back Dave DeLuca who will perform Birth of the Blues. "Birth of The Blues" is a musical exploration of American blues music, which has its roots in the deep south of the United States around the end of the ...
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ – The results are in and Grant fifth grader Aria Rathore has been named the winner of the South Plainfield School District’s Tiger Logo Contest. Aria’s original artwork will grace the press box at Jost Field in time for the opening day of the 2018 football season.
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ - On Thursday June 7 at 7pm the South Plainfield Public Library welcomes artist and teacher Shelley Phillips who will demonstrate how to create origami works of art for adults. The kids are doing it and having fun, now it's time for you to have your turn! All materials will be ...