Arts & Entertainment
Literature
In Eye Level, Middlesex County poet Jenny Xie's first book of poetry, questions the bonds of seeing and perspective and confronts issues of travel and observing others as an outsider.
Laurie Wallmark’s latest book, "Grace Hopper: Queen of Computer Code"—a Parents’ Choice Gold Medal awardee—follows the life of a trailblazing software tester and inventor who taught computers how to speak English.
Film & Television
Amy Aquino, a Teaneck native and actress, has appeared in Working Girl, Moonstruck and Everybody Loves Raymond. Now she's making a splash on Amazon Prime's Bosch.
Nick Acocella's NJTV show, "Pasta and Politics" combines three of his passions: Cooking, eating, and politics.
Brian Geraghty portrays New York City police commissioner and future president Teddy Roosevelt in the TNT series "The Alienist."
Music
Spook Handy will carry his guitar and “torch” onto the stage of the New Jersey Folk Festival on April 28 for the 17th consecutive year.
Ian Kelly, owner and operator of Kelly Custom Instruments and Repairs in Little Falls, counts Pink Floyd bassist Roger Waters among his clientele.
Theater & Performance
Laura Benanti jumped from Paper Mill Playhouse to the Great White Way. Now the Tony winner from Kinnelon is adding TV roles and comedy to her growing résumé.
The mission of the Dreamcatcher Repertory Theatre in Summit is to, "build community with the audience by sharing life-affirming stories in an intimate environment."
Polish immigrant Martyna Majok’s plays provide a knowing window into the lives of newcomers.
Museums & Exhibits
From minerals to history to music and more, these New Jersey museums have plenty to offer.
A Warren County estate where history and a bit of presidential mischief were made stands as a monument to the Gilded Age.
She traveled the world amassing a unique collection. Now her spoons have a home in Paterson.
Art
The Gateway Project turned what was once a Newark architectural firm’s office into an exhibition space and an artists’ residency program.
Things To Do
Whether it’s to occupy a rainy afternoon, relieve the strains of daily life, or educate your kids on marine life, a visit to a New Jersey aquarium will submerge you in sea of knowledge. Here are our picks for the top New Jersey aquariums:
Who doesn't love a day at the zoo? New Jersey offers plenty of options, from large zoos to small, local animal parks and privately operated animal rescues. Here are our picks of the top New Jersey zoos.
Does your workout need a boost? Try one of these fun, different fitness classes!