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SOPAC Celebrates the Power of Arts in Education as Student Residencies Take Center Stage

(SOUTH ORANGE, NJ) -- February is a pivotal month for Arts in Education at the South Orange Performing Arts Center (SOPAC), as thousands of local students step out of their classrooms and onto the SOPAC stage, showcasing the growth, creativity, and confidence they've built through immersive, multi-week residencies in dance and music.



 

Jersey-Born Playwright Tom Cavanaugh Named 2026 TASTE AWARD Finalist Following Victory in Asbury Park

(ASBURY PARK, NJ) -- New Jersey native and award-winning playwright Tom Cavanaugh is making waves in the 2026 awards season, securing a prestigious nomination as a Finalist for the 2026 TASTE AWARDS. Often called the "Oscars of Food, Fashion, and Lifestyle Media," the Beverly Hills-based awards recognize the year's best achievements in sensory-driven storytelling.

Bergen County Revolutionary War Roundtable Series To Dive Into Naval Warfare Focused On The Hudson River

(HACKENSACK, NJ) -- Bergen250, the Bergen County Division of Cultural & Historic Affairs, and the County of Bergen along with invite the public and media to attend the second of the Spring 2026 American Revolutionary War Roundtable Series on Wednesday, February 11, 2026 at 7:00pm at the Bergen County Administration Building's Learning Center (4th Floor, 1 Bergen County Plaza) in Hackensack.

Foundation Academies and the Princeton Battlefield Society to launch "Men W/O Shoes" exhibit, telling the untold stories of black Revolutionary War soldiers

(TRENTON, NJ) -- In recognition of the 100th anniversary of Black History Month and the nation's upcoming semiquincentennial, Foundation Academies, a free public charter school educating more than 1,200 scholars in grades K-12, has partnered with the Princeton Battlefield Society to present Men W/O Shoes – a first-of-its-kind exhibit highlighting the role of Black soldiers in the American Revolution. The exhibit will be open to the public Saturday, February 21, 2026, from 10:00am to 4:00pm.

Cupid's Nest Transforms Newsroom Philly in Northern Liberties Into a Valentine's Speakeasy Escape

(PHILADELPHIA, PA) -- This Valentine's season, romance takes a darker, more seductive turn at Cupid's Nest, an exclusive pop-up experience inside Newsroom Philly. Hidden behind a discreet 7-up soda machine entrance on Germantown Avenue, this Valentine and Galentine themed speakeasy is fully reimagined as a sultry, rose-soaked hideout built for date nights, Galentine's celebrations and spontaneous late nights.





Six Flags Great Adventure Seeks to Hire More Than 3,000 Employees for 2026 Season

(JACKSON, NJ) -- Six Flags Great Adventure, the Northeast's Premier Destination for Thrills, announced plans to hire 3,000 part-time and seasonal employees for the 2026 season, which launches March 28. The park will begin filling these roles during a week-long hiring event by parent company Six Flags Entertainment Corporation to fill more than 50,000 positions in its parks across North America.

Celebrate Valentine's Day Weekend with Wine and Chocolate at Local Vineyards

(HADDONFIELD, NJ) -- Garden State Wine Growers Association, a coalition of 60+ New Jersey wineries and vineyards supporting the Garden State's wine industry through information, resources, and advocacy, will host a weekend filled with Valentine's Day-themed events from February 13-15, 2026. The New Jersey Wine & Chocolate Trail Weekend will offer wine tastings, artisanal chocolates, live music, and more.

Russ Berrie Foundation Invites New Jerseyans to Nominate the Next Generation of Changemakers

(MAHWAH, NJ) -- The Russell Berrie Foundation is inviting all New Jerseyans to nominate outstanding young people, ages 16 to 24, who demonstrate exceptional commitment to creating positive change in their communities. For the first time in its 30-year history, the Foundation-supported Russ Berrie Making a Difference Award will focus exclusively on young people, awarding 15 Gen Z leaders each a $5,000 cash award in recognition of their leadership.

Medford's Esquire Digital Wins 2026 AVA Digital Award for Video Spotlighting Female-Led Personal Injury Law Firm

(MEDFORD, NJ) -- Esquire Digital, a leading marketing and PR agency exclusively serving law firms, has won its first AVA Digital Award in the Commercial & Promotional Video category. The agency earned recognition for its "Fearless. Focused. Female. Anapol Weiss" video, which was directed and produced by Ricky Leighton, Director of Video Production.

Vanguard Theater Accepting Submissions For Illuminating New Voices 2026

​​​​​​​(MONTCLAIR, NJ) -- Vanguard Theater, a professional producing theater in Montclair, is accepting submissions for Illuminating New Voices - a curated weekend of new work presentations.  The festival will take place May 1-3, 2026. The deadline for submissions is February 15, 2026 at midnight.





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Tuesday Night Book Club - Toni Morrison, Sula

 Tuesday, February 10, 2026 @ 7:30pm
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Soothing

Soothing Sound Bath with Tania Gold of Sacred Space Meditation in Tenafly

 Tuesday, February 10, 2026 @ 7:00pm
Bergen Performing Arts Center (bergenPAC)
30 North Van Brunt Street, Englewood, NJ 07631



Nate

Nate Burleson

 Thursday, February 12, 2026 @ 4:30pm
Kean Stage - North Avenue Academic Building
215 North Avenue, Hillside, NJ 07205



Cirque

Cirque Kalabante

 Friday, February 13, 2026 @ 8:00pm
Mayo Performing Arts Center (MPAC)
100 South Street, Morristown, NJ 07960



Vincent

Vincent Curatola of The Sopranos: An Evening of Song and Englewood Memories

 Tuesday, February 17, 2026 @ 7:30pm
Bergen Performing Arts Center (bergenPAC)
30 North Van Brunt Street, Englewood, NJ 07631









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