Exhibit to Feature Art of the Blue Ridge Mountains

More than 30 acclaimed artists will be featured in the new exhibition “Clay Directions," opening Sept. 1 at the Center for the Visual Arts.

August Shows At PNC Bank Arts Center

Toby Keith, Van Halen, Chris Brown, and 5 Seconds of Summer are among the artists expected to perform in August at the arts center.

July Concerts At PNC Bank Arts Center

Artists including Idina Menzel, Kelly Clarkson, 

Nicki Minaj, and Tim McGraw are scheduled to perform at PNC Bank Arts Center in July.

Local Artists Featured in Brookdale Arts Showcase

Art lovers are invited to a free opening reception for the new exhibition “Honoring Summer II" at Brookdale Community College on June 26.

Promprosal Flop / Post-Party Fight / Chaperones Investigated: Best of Prom, Jersey Style

It was a busy prom season in New Jersey. Catch up on the highlights from Patch.

Summer Shakespeare Returns to Brookdale July 9

Attend a free performance of Shakespeare's "Titus Andronicus" on the Great Lawn at Brookdale Community College from July 9 - 19.

Yes, The Rolling Stones Are Suing Jersey Shore Bars

A company that licenses songs has accused several New Jersey establishments of playing songs without permission.

Little Unknown About These Parts: TV's Bourdain Visits Jersey

The host of the CNN food show "Parts Unknown" visits his home state, with a stop in Asbury Park for a tour with Southside Johnny.

June Concerts At PNC Bank Arts Center In Monmouth County

The concert season has kicked off, and this summer's events at PNC Bank Arts Center will include country, rock and rap artists.

Women's Conference Set for April 20 at Brookdale

"Learn, laugh and lunch" at this year’s A Women’s Conference, held Monday, April 20 at Brookdale Community College in Lincroft.

FREE Events From the Matawan-Aberdeen Public Library April 6-10

Mon. 4/6 at 2pm: Movie Showing, Unbroken Fri. 4/10 at 7pm: NY Mandolin Ensemble

"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.

Matawan's AIM Academy Instructor and Student to Perform Live In NBA Half-Time Show

Live NBA half-time performance choreographed by Arts In Motion Academy Instructor Kruti Shah

Matawan's Arts In Motion Academy Dancer Accepted to The American Ballet Theatre Program

AIM Academy student Olivia Bellone accepted into the world-renowned American Ballet Theatre NYC Young Dancer Summer Program.

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.

FREE Events From the Matawan-Aberdeen Public Library March 1-9

Mon. 3/2 @ 2pm: Movie Showing, Gone Girl Sat. 3/7 @ 1:30pm: Intro. to Windows 8 Mon. 3/9 @ 2pm: Movie Showing, The Theory of Everything

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.

Arts In Motion Alum & Student Help Open NBA All-Star Slam Dunk Contest!

AIM Alum & Student help open NBA All-Star Slam Dunk Contest at The Barclays Center!

Arts In Motion Academy's UFP Hip-Hop Dance Company Alum Performs with Ariana Grande & Nicki Minaj at NBA All-Star Game

Matawan's Jason Lai, a UFP Hip-Hop Company alum, performs effortlessly at The Barclay Center with Ariana Grande.

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.

FREE Events From the Matawan-Aberdeen Public Library For the Week of February 8-14

Sun., 2/8 at 2pm: Movie Showing, Gone Girl Mon., 2/9 at 2pm: Movie Showing, The Judge Thurs., 2/12 at 2pm: Movie Showing, Love Is Strange

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.

Feature Film Shot in Matawan Premiering on Jan. 9

"My Brother's Girlfriend", a local feature film, will premiere Jan. 9, 2015 at The Duncan Smith Theater in Holmdel. Tickets are now on sale.

Matawan AIM Academy Performs With Mariah Carey At Rockefeller Center Tree Lighting

Matawan’s AIM Academy dancer, Ms Jhailyn Farcon returned to Rockefeller for her second performance with Mariah Carey.

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.

Spotlight Players of Matawan Presents a Unique Production of Stephen Sondheim's Company

The performances are November 14, 15, 21 and 22 at 8 PM and November 16 and 23 at 3PM. For tickets please call (732) 583-7874.

Movie Showing: Chef Monday 10/20 at 2pm in the Matawan-Aberdeen Public Library

A chef who loses his restaurant job starts up a food truck in an effort to reclaim his creative promise, and his estranged family.

Matawan Locations to Feature in Film Premiering in Early 2015

Filmmaker Nicholas Marchese announced today that his first and new feature film, My Brother’s Girlfriend, will be premiering in 2015.

Movie Showing: "Words & Pictures" Monday 10/6 at 2pm in the Matawan-Aberdeen Public Library

An English teacher ends up with a competition at their school in which students decide whether words or pictures are important.

Veteran Matawan Jazz Singer Releases CD

Longtime Matawan-based Jazz Singer, Vocal Coach Releases CD

After Hours Music: Carnaby St. at the Matawan Aberdeen Public Library Friday 9/26 at 7pm

Come experience the music of the 1960's with Carnaby St. at the Matawan Aberdeen Public Library Friday 9/26 at 7 p.m.

Painting Scenes of New Jersey Class for Kids

Young at Art Studio in Matawan, NJ is accepting fall sign ups now. Classes begin week of September 15, 2014

THE DANTE ALIGHIERI WOMEN'S SOCIETY ANNUAL FASHION SHOW

The Dante Alighieri Women's Society of Central Jersey raises money every year for scholarship awards to be given to college bound students.

'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.