MUSIC

Rock and roll came home to New Jersey this week, and it did it with two of the state's own standing shoulder to shoulder...

ENGLEWOOD, NJ – When Johnny Mathis announced his final concert as part of his “The Voice of Romance” farewell tour, fans knew it would be special. But no one could have predicted the sheer magnitude of love and star power that would fill the Bergen Performing Arts Center (bergenPAC) on Sunday, May 18, 2025. In one of the most emotional and iconic send-offs in New Jersey music history, bergenPAC became the epicenter of entertainment royalty. From chart-topping vocalists and legendary producers to TV personalities and Grammy winners, the guest list read like a Hall of Fame roll call. If ever there was a moment that proved Johnny Mathis’ immeasurable influence on American music and culture, this...

The New Jersey International Film Festival is bringing an array of powerful and thought-provoking films to Voorhees Hall at Rutgers University this summer, and one of the standout selections is the poignant documentary Twarze Agaty (Faces of Agata). This film offers an intimate look into the life and artistic journey of Polish artist Agata di Masternak—a visionary whose art is intertwined with personal healing and transformative power. Faces of Agata is more than just a documentary; it’s a profound exploration of how art and healing converge to create meaning and self-expression. Agata di Masternak, known for her striking work, finds herself at the heart of the film, navigating the complexities of life, loss, and the ways...