"Rent" to Open at Brookdale on April 10

The Brookdale Performing Arts Center will stage the acclaimed rock musical from April 10 - 12 and April 17 - 19 on the Lincroft campus.

Central Jersey resident "Jax" Makes It To American Idol Top 12

Jackie Cole “Jax” Miskanic, 18, of East Brunswick is one of the American Idol Top 12 singers. One contestant will be eliminated Thursday.

American Idol: Will Central Jersey resident Jax Make It To The Top 12?

East Brunswick resident Jackie Cole “Jax” Miskanic will learn Wednesday night whether she will advance to the American Idol Top 12.

Brookdale to Host Free Screening of "Disobedience"

Community members are invited to a free film screening and expert discussion on “Disobedience: The Sousa Mendes Story” on March 23.

Central Jersey's Jax makes it to the American Idol Top 24

Central Jersey resident, Jackie Cole “Jax” Miskanic, has made it top the Top 24 of American Idol.

Families Invited to "Dig the Whole" at Brookdale

The curtain rises on a new, interactive theater experience at Brookdale's Performing Arts Center on Feb. 28.

Local Grad Wins "Chopped" Championship

Millions watched as Ocean Township native and Brookdale culinary graduate Emily Chapman won $10,000 on the Food Network show.

Bon Jovi Supports Slain NYPD Cops At Monmouth County Concert

Bon Jovi performed Monday night at the Bobby Bandiera and Friends Hope Concert, where he made a statement supporting fallen NYPD officers.

Nell Irvin Painter to Speak at Brookdale on Dec. 4

Community members are invited to an evening with renowned historian and artist Nell Irvin Painter at Brookdale Community College.

Julia Alvarez to Speak at Brookdale on Nov. 25

Community members of all ages are invited to an evening with award-winning novelist Julia Alvarez at the Collins Arena in Lincroft.

A Memorable Musical and Cultural Exchange Tour for Young Marlboro Musicians

Sixteen young musicians of the Bravura Youth Orchestra toured and performed in Guangzhou and Macao for cultural exchange.

Colts Neck Resident, Monmouth County Students Attend International Music Festival in Vienna

Students from Rumson, Middletown, and Red Bank, led by Colts Neck resident Dr. George Borisov to the Golden Key International Music Festival

Swing Into September with a Concert at the Monmouth County Library

Come to a great concert at the Monmouth County Library in September!

Colts Neck Native Jacquie Lee in "Two Towns-One Voice-One Mission" Concert to Benefit Union Beach

Voice Star Jacquie Lee to headline benefit concert for residents of Union Beach NJ on Saturday, August 23 at Brookdale Community College.

Founding Member of Springsteen's E Street Band Playing at Freehold Sunday Night Jazz and Blues Concert Series

The Sunday Night Jazz&Blues Concert Series ends on September 7 with special guest Vini "Maddog" Lopez, founding member of the E Street Band.

'Dawn of the Planet of the Apes': Trailer + Review

Cinema Siren says: Spectacular Simians should make Dawn the brightest of summer blockbusters.

'How to Train Your Dragon 2': Review and Director Interview

Cinema Siren gives it 5 stars, saying it's fierier than the first, with twice the dragons.

Disney's Bears: Funny, Fascinating and Rated G

"Bears," in theaters April 18, combines beautiful footage with a style and story accessible to children, making it a success for the whole family.

'Heaven is for Real' in Theaters Now

Get ready to see the real-life story about a boy who says he went to Heaven. Sponsored by Sony.

'Rio 2' TRAILER/REVIEW: This Superior Sequel Soars

'Rio 2' opens in movie theaters this weekend.

New Video Series Features All The Reasons We Love the Jersey Bayshore

Local filmmaker John Schneider is making promotional videos about life in Monmouth County coastal towns for weekly viewing on Comcast.

TRAILER + REVIEW: 'Captain America' Oh Beautiful!

Film debuts in theaters this weekend; rated PG-13.

'Bad Words' Offers 'Cinematic Catharsis,' Plus an Interview with Jason Bateman

Leslie Combemale aka Cinema Siren gives the film 3 out of 5 stars.

TRAILER + REVIEW: In 'Noah,' Aronofsky Builds a Vessel of Fearless Filmmaking

Leslie Combemale aka Cinema Siren gives the film 3.5 out of 5 stars.

VIDEOS + REVIEW: 'Muppets Most Wanted' Is Furry Fun

The Muppets are back! Cinema Siren gives the film 3.5 out of 5 stars.

TRAILER + REVIEW: Wes Anderson's 'The Grand Budapest Hotel'

Cinema Siren gives the film five stars.

TRAILER + REVIEW: 'Mr. Peabody & Sherman' Best in Show or In the Dog House?

The new 3D animated release feels like both lots of fun and a big disappointment, right in the same 92 minutes.

2014 Oscars Predictions and 10 Things You Might Not Know About Them

Cinema Siren makes predictions about the Oscars; the awards program airs Sunday night at 7 p.m. on ABC, hosted by Ellen Degeneres.

VIDEO/REVIEW: 'Pompeii' — Lava Is Coming

Watch the trailer and interviews by Leslie Combemale, with the director Paul W.S. Anderson and star Kit Harington from HBO's 'Game of Thrones.'

A Hollywood Valentine: Lifelong Hollywood Couples and Their Classic Movies

Cinema Siren looks at some of Hollywood's love matches.

Patch Movie Review: LEGO is Hilarious, Absolute Delight

Leslie Combemale loved this movie.

The Real-Life Heroics Behind George Clooney’s "Monuments Men" [SPONSORED]

The biggest treasure hunt in history finally makes its way to theaters.

Music at the Movies: Top 10 Must-Have Film Scores of 2013

2013 was a stellar year for great movies—and for awesome film scores.

Cinema Siren's 2014 Oscar Predictions

Here's who Cinema Siren thinks will take home a gold statue on March 2.

Movie Times Near Marlboro, Colts Neck This Weekend

Here's what's playing in theaters around town this weekend, plus showtimes.

Bruce Springsteen Jams With Jimmy Fallon on 'Bridgegate'

Classic "Born to Run" was hijacked for a funny take on scandal overshadowing the Governor's office.

VIDEO + Review of 'August: Osage County' — Calling All Masochists

Cinema Siren gives the film two stars.

Jon Stewart Not Impressed with NJ's #Bridgegate Scandal

The Daily Show's host and senior New Jersey correspondent says he's 'disappointed' and 'ashamed' in his home state—but not for the reason you think.

Ten Movies of 2013 That Will Become Classics

Is your favorite film in this list?

Auld Lang Syne: Learn the Words to This New Year's Eve Classic Song

Take a moment to learn the actual lyrics to this traditional New Year's Eve song.