Paul Hardart, producer of “Before the Rains,” describes his role—and reveals an unusual market for indie films, at the New York Film Critics series in Morristown on Wednesday. Video by Kevin Coughlin for MorristownGreen.com.

Music and dance merge into one organic sea of motion on Thursday at Morristown’s Community Theatre. Maestro Paul Hostetter of the Colonial Symphony offers tips for newcomers to this sport. Video by Kevin Coughlin for MorristownGreen.com.

Elwood, a 3-year-old Chihuaha/Chinese Crested mix and winner of the World’s Ugliest Dog Contest, made at an appearance at Califon Book Shop over the weeeknd. His owner, Karen Quigley, wrote a book about Elwood with Loren Spiotta-DiMare. (Video by Scott Lituchy/The Star-Ledger)

The Ninth Annual Rakkasah East Festival took place this weekend at the Ukrainian Center in Somerset. The three-day festival featured a total of 25 hours of live dancing and music, with amazing performances by both local and world renowned belly dancers. Dancers from more than 15 U.S. states, France and Germany graced the stage. (Video by Scott Lituchy/The Star-Ledger)