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<b>Allison Ognibene</b>
Allison Ognibene

Original play at SCCC tonight, Saturday

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

Entertainment
18 Jul 2025 | 08:30
‘Rent’ opens tonight in Sussex

‘Rent’ opens tonight in Sussex

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

Performances...

Entertainment
18 Jul 2025 | 08:29
<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
‘Repo! The Genetic Opera!’ onstage tonight

‘Repo! The Genetic Opera!’ onstage tonight

Drama Geek Studios will present “Repo! The Genetic Opera!” with a shadow cast in an audience-interactive and -immersive performance...

Entertainment
19 Jun 2025 | 10:36
<b>In front row are Maria Varela and Sabrina Smith. In middle row are Levi Kaplan Skolnik and Quinton Sheneman. In back row are Ella Simmons and Dominic Chiocchi. (Photos provided)</b>
In front row are Maria Varela and Sabrina Smith. In middle row are Levi Kaplan Skolnik and Quinton Sheneman. In back row are Ella Simmons and Dominic Chiocchi. (Photos provided)

‘Ride the Cyclone’ onstage in Stockholm

The North Star Theater Company will present “Ride the Cyclone,” a darkly comedic cult musical that asks: What would you do...

Entertainment
21 Jun 2025 | 11:02
<b>One Size Fits All performs Wednesday as part of Danny C’s Hot Rod Cruise Night &amp; Concert Series at Blue Arrow Farm in Pine Island, N.Y. (Photo courtesy of One Size Fits All)</b>
One Size Fits All performs Wednesday as part of Danny C’s Hot Rod Cruise Night & Concert Series at Blue Arrow Farm in Pine Island, N.Y. (Photo courtesy of One Size Fits All)

Live music: Catch solo acts at local venues

Friday, June 13

Kick off the weekend with a high-energy one-man show by Chill Willis at 6 p.m. at the reopened Fountain House,...

Entertainment
14 Jun 2025 | 06:21
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