Miss out on a full event weekend in New Jersey? Thats ok because #HipNJ has got you covered on what you missed this weekend!
Bruce Springsteen Receives Special Tony Award June 10
Bruce Springsteen made a rare television appearance Sunday night to perform during the 72nd annual ceremony where he was given a Special Tony Award for his ongoing engagement Springsteen on Broadway, which has had a sold-out run. Fellow icon Billy Joel took the stage to give him the award.
Lighthouse International Film Festival June 8-10
The Lighthouse Film Festival hit Long Beach Island, NJ this weekend! This years film festival featured shorts, documentaries and family films, as well as panel discussions with leading film industry professionals, and featured films. The festival celebrates four days of new, exciting and challenging films in honor of Long Beach Island’s historic Barnegat Lighthouse.
OMIRI and Brigada Víctor Jara World Music June 8
New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) presented an evening of traditional and cutting-edge Portuguese folk music, featuring a double-bill of that country’s most exciting musical acts: the venerable folk ensemble Brigada Víctor Jara, and OMIRI, a cutting-edge project that mixed rural traditions with today’s urban culture.
More than 20 eateries were able to set up shop on the Intrepid Museum’s Pier 86 and offer a sampling of the local fare. Guests were able to hear live music and enjoy the waterfront while eating and drinking al fresco from popular Hell’s Kitchen haunts.
Pour Into Summer Wine Festival June 9-10
The Pour Into Summer Wine festival was back for their 7th year, and was held at a new location, Veterans Bicenteninal Park in Beach Haven. Festival goers were able to relax while enjoying the sampling and purchasing of 200 refreshing NJ wines, live music, shop artisan crafters works, as well as eat some of the delicious foods served up by local restaurants.
Strawberry Festival Weekend was filled with activities, attractions, vendors, food, and lots of family fun. People that attended were able to pick as many strawberries as they wanted and have fun in their brand new activities area!
This spectacular event celebrated dogs everywhere on a large–scale, cutting-edge multimedia format. With multiple stages, attendees were able to enjoy caliber events. The World Dog Experience provided opportunities for dogs and their human parents to participate together in sports, education, training and other bonding experiences. The show worked to promote dog rescue, fostering, and adoption!
The beer tasting event celebrated the art of locally brewed craft beer. Guests were able to access 100+ brewed beers, a commemorative tasting cup, live tunes, delicious food, craft vendors and special exhibits!
7th Annual Tricky Tray “One Night On Broadway” June 9
The fundraising event featured over 200 baskets of fabulous prizes including smart TVs, designer bags, vacation getaways and much more. Guests were able to try out their luck on the electronic wheel, designer pocketbook game, gift card apron, calendar board and other fun games!
