Red Bank, NJ — On Saturday, June 13, 2026, the historic Hackensack Meridian Health Theatre at the Count Basie Center will host an extraordinary...

New Jersey is kicking off 2026 with an exhilarating series of winter-themed events, as the annual WinterFest returns from January 4 through January 24, bringing music, community engagement, and charity together across multiple towns. Anchored in Asbury Park and Red Bank, the festival blends entertainment and philanthropy, offering a mix of concerts, community activities, and winter experiences designed to brighten the colder months while supporting vital causes. At the heart of WinterFest is the Light of Day Foundation, the organization behind the festival, which raises awareness and funds for Parkinson’s disease and related illnesses, including ALS and PSP. Since its founding in 2000 by Bob Benjamin and Tony Pallagrosi, the foundation has raised more than $6.5...

originally published: 01/23/2025 (CAPE MAY, NJ) -- Cape May's Poet Laureate Sylvia Baer hosts three 1.5-hour interactive online seminars via Zoom this March that delve into American literature of the Victorian age. "The Concord Gang" on Monday, March 10, 2025 highlights Emerson, Thoreau and Alcott. "The Amherst Gang" on Monday, March 17, 2025 features Emily Dickinson and Helen Hunt Jackson. "The Fear Gang" on Monday, March 24, 2025 delves into Hawthorne, Poe and Melville.These seminars are designed for those at any level of knowledge and experience who wish to learn more about and discuss literature. This will be an engaging, interactive learning experience. Seminars will not be recorded, but video cameras shall be...