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Franklin Band concert Sunday

Franklin Band concert Sunday

The Franklin Band, the oldest community band in New Jersey, will celebrate its 155th anniversary with a free outdoor concert...

Entertainment
22 Jul 2025 | 10:05
<b>Rock-soul powerhouse Danielia Cotton performs a free concert Friday night at Dykstra Park in Sparta. (Photo courtesy of Danielia Cotton)</b>
Rock-soul powerhouse Danielia Cotton performs a free concert Friday night at Dykstra Park in Sparta. (Photo courtesy of Danielia Cotton)

3 days of music amid sunflowers

Friday, July 25

Lentini Farms, 251 High St., Newton, kicks off its second annual Sunflower Festival with a full day of activities...

Entertainment
22 Jul 2025 | 12:00
<b>Logan Frazer, front, as Nigel Bottom with dancers, from left, Maddy Sutton, Hayley Frazer, Blair Lanza, Thomas Fossett and Madisyn Rojas rehearse a dance number from ‘Something Rotten!’ (Photo provided)</b>
Logan Frazer, front, as Nigel Bottom with dancers, from left, Maddy Sutton, Hayley Frazer, Blair Lanza, Thomas Fossett and Madisyn Rojas rehearse a dance number from ‘Something Rotten!’ (Photo provided)

‘Something Rotten!’ musical onstage in Sparta

North Star Theater Company presents the musical “Something Rotten!” on July 31-Aug. 3 at the Sussex County Technical School’s...

Entertainment
22 Jul 2025 | 11:12
<b>Allison Ognibene</b>
Allison Ognibene

Original play at SCCC tonight

An original play by Sparta resident Allison Ognibene will be presented at 7 p.m. Friday, July 18 and Saturday, July 19 at...

Entertainment
19 Jul 2025 | 10:11
‘Rent’ onstage through Sunday

‘Rent’ onstage through Sunday

Drama Geek Studios presents the Tony Award- and Pulitzer Prize-winning musical “Rent” starting Friday, July 18.

Performances...

Entertainment
22 Jul 2025 | 03:51
<b>Irish folk group the High Kings performs Thursday, July 24 at the Newton Theatre. (Photo courtesy of Darren Lalor)</b>
Irish folk group the High Kings performs Thursday, July 24 at the Newton Theatre. (Photo courtesy of Darren Lalor)

Live music: Tributes to Queen, Moody Blues on tap

Friday, July 18

The weekend kicks off strong with multiple live music options across the county.

Brian McLoughlin brings crowd...

Entertainment
15 Jul 2025 | 05:32
A cappella group concert today in Sparta

A cappella group concert today in Sparta

Happy Together, a Sussex County a cappella group, will perform at 4 p.m. Sunday, July 13 on the outdoor stage at the Van...

Entertainment
13 Jul 2025 | 06:52
Karl Latham
Karl Latham

Concert series begins tonight in Sparta park

The Sparta Cultural Affairs Committee’s 2025 summer concerts will begin at 7 p.m. Friday, July 11 with jazz drummer Karl...

Entertainment
11 Jul 2025 | 08:08
<b>Sparta native Don Elliker plays Friday night at Krogh’s Restaurant &amp; Brew Pub. (Photo courtesy of Don Elliker)</b>
Sparta native Don Elliker plays Friday night at Krogh’s Restaurant & Brew Pub. (Photo courtesy of Don Elliker)

Live music: Local talent in the spotlight

Friday, July 11

The weekend kicks off with an eclectic mix of local talent starting with singer-songwriter Ciro Patti, who...

Entertainment
09 Jul 2025 | 08:29
<b>Josie Webb performs Saturday night at the Lafayette House. (Photo courtesy of Josie Webb)</b>
Josie Webb performs Saturday night at the Lafayette House. (Photo courtesy of Josie Webb)

Live music: Enjoy musical warmup for fireworks

Friday, July 4

Start your Independence Day celebration at Mountain Creek’s Biergarten, 200 Route 94, Vernon, where the Spins...

Entertainment
03 Jul 2025 | 07:55
<b>BR1 Brady Rymer started out in the Sparta band From Good Homes. (Photo by Kristin Chalmers)</b>
BR1 Brady Rymer started out in the Sparta band From Good Homes. (Photo by Kristin Chalmers)

Talking to Brady Rymer and Tom Caltabiano

Stefani M.C. Janelli talks to three-time Grammy nominee Brady Rymer and writer/producer Tom Caltabiano (“Everybody Loves...

Entertainment
15 Jul 2025 | 12:12
Bingo, comedy night planned

Bingo, comedy night planned

Drama Geek Studios will present “Very Gerry Bingo” at 8 p.m. Friday, June 27 at the historic Crescent Theater, 74 Main St.,...

Entertainment
24 Jun 2025 | 05:43
<b>Almost Autumn plays Friday night at McQ’s Pub at Lake Lenape in Newton. (Photo courtesy of Almost Autumn)</b>
Almost Autumn plays Friday night at McQ’s Pub at Lake Lenape in Newton. (Photo courtesy of Almost Autumn)

Live music: Groups offer high-energy or relaxing sets

Friday, June 27

DnA the Duo, featuring Dani Zanoni and Alex Kerssen, bring their eclectic mix of tunes spanning the decades...

Entertainment
24 Jun 2025 | 04:30
<b>Rock &amp; Roll Hall of Famer Jorma Kaukonen performs Sunday night at the Newton Theatre. (Photo by Scotty Hall)</b>
Rock & Roll Hall of Famer Jorma Kaukonen performs Sunday night at the Newton Theatre. (Photo by Scotty Hall)

Welcome summer with live music

Friday, June 20

John Murphy brings a solo set to the Lafayette House, 75 Route 15, starting at 6 p.m.

Chris Donnelly plays...

Entertainment
17 Jun 2025 | 10:41
<b>Smokin’ Mo’s Southern BBQ of Sandyston is new to the Rock, Ribs and Ridges Festival on June 27-29 at the Sussex County Fairgrounds. (Photo provided)</b>
Smokin’ Mo’s Southern BBQ of Sandyston is new to the Rock, Ribs and Ridges Festival on June 27-29 at the Sussex County Fairgrounds. (Photo provided)

Rock, Ribs and Ridges Festival is this weekend

The 15th annual Rock, Ribs and Ridges Festival, featuring Southern/classic rock bands and finger-licking barbecue and fixin’s,...

Entertainment
27 Jun 2025 | 09:10
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