Arts & Entertainment
Ridgewood Composer in NJSO Spotlight
March 9, 2015
Darryl Kubian is a rarity. The New Jersey native, who lives in Pompton Lakes, is both composer and working musician. His work as a composer will be highlighted in March, when the New Jersey Symphony Orchestra premieres O for a Muse of Fire, Kubian’s concert overture based on Shakespeare’s Henry V....
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Senior Class: Guitarist Bucky Pizzarelli
February 20, 2015
At 89, renowned Saddle River guitarist Bucky Pizzarelli is still swinging.
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America has given Russian-born author Elena Gorokhova the opportunity to express herself—and hunt for bargains....
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Bloomfield Blossoms
February 9, 2015
Bloomfield College and municipal officials are collaborating to revitalize the Essex County town's historic center, and it's working....
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Our Woman in Washington: CNN’s Dana Bash
January 16, 2015
CNN correspondent Dana Bash strides through the Capitol, greeting politicians and finding stories in the back stairwells. Next assignment: covering the GOP presidential candidates....
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Long Player: Rob Lincoln’s 300 Song Album
January 15, 2015
Mount Laurel singer/songwriter Rob Lincoln may have a place in the record books with his new album, which features 300 songs of varying genres....
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Peak Performances celebrates 10 years on the cutting-edge of the arts at Montclair State....
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Now a professor in Mississippi, author Michael Kardos still draws from his youth in Long Branch to fuel his work....
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Kids’ Music With a Kick
January 14, 2015
Fans flock to kindie artists’ performances—as long as mom or dad provide the ride....
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Stylephile: ReFind
December 15, 2014
Refreshed, repurposed and recycled finds for the home....
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Good Film? Ask the Judge: Acme Screening Room
December 12, 2014
In Lambertville's latest screening room, you can catch a flick and pay a parking ticket all under one roof....
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When the Garden State Went Global
November 28, 2014
New Jerseyans often think the world revolves around their state. A new exhibit at the New Jersey State Museum shows the impact the Garden State had at dozens of World's Fairs....
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Colorful Tomes for Tots and Tweens
November 20, 2014
This holiday season, pick up any of these great publications for your favorite li'l bookworm!...
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In his Union City warehouse, Giovanni Calabrese sculpts out-of-this-world creations for the likes of Google, Oreo and the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade....
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Best of NJ 2014: Attractions and Recreation
November 17, 2014
New Jersey is not short on fun activities. Take a look at the exceptional attractions and recreation around the state!...
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Celebrating Segal: Finding Majesty in the Mundane
November 11, 2014
The work of the iconic painter and sculptor George Segal depicts people in every day poses, such as painting their nails or waiting for a bus....
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Lest We Forget: The New Jersey Vietnam Veterans Memorial
October 31, 2014
The New Jersey Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Holmdel bears the names of 1,563 New Jersey soldiers who died or went missing during the Vietnam war....
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The slight but feisty Melissa Rauch talks with New Jersey Monthly about her star-making turn in the hit show "The Big Bang Theory," as well as her upcoming film, "The Bronze."...
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Bill & Willie Geist: Father and Son Journos
October 6, 2014
Father and son Bill and Willie Geist both wound up working in media. Now they've put their writing skills to good use in their collaborative book, "Good Talk, Dad."...
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Stitches in Time: Needlework as Art
October 3, 2014
Morven Museum & Garden in Princeton will host an exhibition of needlework created by young New Jersey women in the 18th and 19th centuries. ...
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