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Makin Waves Song of the Week: "Gates" by The Carousers

by Bob Makin

More than 70 acts have banded together to support the Eden Autism school in Princeton. Carousers vocalist-guitarist Joey Affatato organized and curated "Play for Purpose, Vol. 2," a music compilation to give back to the organization that holds a very special place in his heart. His brother, Alex, attends the Adult Services Day Program. 


 

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Paul Anka's You Are My Destiny Tour LIVE! at MPAC

by Spotlight Central

Spotlight Central and Love Imagery have photos and a recap of Paul Anka at Mayo Performing Arts Center in Morristown on November 2, 2026.


Rock On! This Week's Sound Bites... 11/13/2026

by Danny Coleman

"I've had a lot of fun doing it," laughed entertainment icon Vicki Lawrence as she discussed her November 13 and 14 appearances at the George Street Playhouse in New Brunswick. "Vicki Lawrence & Mama: A Two Woman Show," it's not a play, basically it's a one woman show but I knew that Mama had to be in it so I thought it'd be funny to name it a two woman show because people think of her as a real person and I often feel I could fall off the face of the earth and as long as she was around everything would be just fine (Laughs)."


Mahwah Museum Thanks Sponsors, Supporters, Guests and Gibson for a Memorable "Night of Patriot Game, Gala and Generosity"

(MAHWAH, NJ) -- The Mahwah Museum extends its heartfelt thanks to the sponsors, donors, volunteers, and guests who made "A Night of Patriot Game, Gala & Generosity" a success. The event took place Friday, November 6, 2026 at the Mahwah Senior Center, and celebrated the Mahwah Museum's 25th anniversary.


Stangl Stage presents John Gorka

(FLEMINGTON, NJ) -- New Jersey native John Gorka will perform at Stangl Stage on Friday, December 4, 2026 at 8:00pm. Gorka is widely regarded as one of the leading voices to emerge from the contemporary folk revival of the 1980s.


Philharmonic of Southern New Jersey partners with Music at Bunker Hill

(VOORHEES, NJ) -- Subscribers to The Philharmonic of Southern New Jersey and Music at Bunker Hill will enjoy enhanced access to live classical music performances in the region under the organizations' new partnership.


Pushcart Players partners with the Actors Studio of New Jersey for "Holiday Tales: A Season of Miracles"

(DUNELLEN, NJ) -- Pushcart Players, New Jersey's award-winning professional touring theater company, is partnering with The Actors Studio of New Jersey to present two public performances of Holiday Tales: A Season of Miracles at the historic Dunellen Theatre on Saturday, December 5 and Saturday, December 12, 2026. Both performances begin at 11:00am.


East Lynne Theater Company to Present "Christmas At Club Clemans"

(CAPE MAY, NJ) -- East Lynne Theater Company presents "Christmas at Club Clemans," a festive fundraiser cabaret taking place, December 21-22, 2026 at the Clemans Theater for the Arts at the historic, former Allen A.M.E. Showtime is 7:00pm each night.


Bergen County's Winter Wonderland at Van Saun Park runs November 27 to January 3

(PARAMUS, NJ) -- Bergen County Executive James J. Tedesco, III, the Board of Commissioners, the Bergen County Parks Department, and presenting sponsor Bergen New Bridge Medical Center have announced that Bergen County's Winter Wonderland will return to Van Saun County Park on Friday, November 27, 2026 for it's 11th annual year of holiday family fun.


Brookdale Performing Arts Center presents "A Charlie Brown Christmas"

(LINCROFT, NJ) -- Brookdale Performing Arts Center presents A Charlie Brown Christmas with four performances from December 4-6, 2026. Step into the timeless charm of A Charlie Brown Christmas, the beloved holiday classic that has warmed hearts for generations.


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FEATURED EVENTS


New Jersey Ballet presents Red, White and Blue

Friday, November 13, 2026 @ 7:30pm
Mayo Performing Arts Center (MPAC) Morristown, NJ
 

Griffin House

Friday, November 13, 2026 @ 7:30pm
Lizzie Rose Music Room Tuckerton, NJ
 
 
 
 
 
 




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Theater League of Clifton presents "1776" in November

(WAYNE, NJ) -- Two hundred and fifty years ago, a group of opinionated, stubborn and deeply divided delegates gathered in Philadelphia and somehow managed to create a new nation. This November, the Theater League of Clifton brings their story to the stage with 1776, the Tony Award-winning musical about the tumultuous days leading to the Declaration of Independence. Directed by Maren Sugarman, the production will be presented November 13–15, 2026, at the Wayne Community Center.


Lomotion Live presents "Etiquette" by David Lee White

(BOONTON, NJ) -- Lomotion Live presents Etiquette, a timely and biting comedy by playwright David Lee White, directed by Lauren Moran. The production will run November 13–15, 2026 at Lomotion Live at Parsippany Arts Center in Boonton.


NJ Rep presents Theatre Brut Short Play Festival 2026: "Through The Window"

(LONG BRANCH, NJ) -- What happens when we look through a window? Do we see the world as it really is, the world as we wish it could be, or something we never expected? New Jersey Repertory Company (NJ Rep) invites audiences to discover the unexpected with NJ Rep presents Theatre Brut Short Play Festival 2026: "Through The Window" a festival of eight original short plays presented over two weekends, November 13–15 and November 20–22, 2026 at the West End Arts Center in Long Branch.


Bridge Players Theatre Company presents "The Best Christmas Pageant Ever: The Musical"

(BURLINGTON, NJ) -- Bridge Players Theatre Company presents The Best Christmas Pageant Ever: The Musical weekends from November 13-28, 2026. In this musical adaptation of the funny and touching holiday classic, The Herdmans – widely known as the "worst kids in the history of the world" – crash Sunday School lured by the promise of free snacks and end up hijacking the annual church Christmas pageant!


For the Whim Productions presents William Shakespeare's "A Midsummer Night's Dream"

(BRIDGETON, NJ) -- For the Whim Productions presents William Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream from November 13-20, 2026 at the Ashley McCormick Theatre in the Hopeloft in Bridgeton. A whimsical comedy where fairies, lovers, actors, and our audience collide in an enchanted forest, blending magic, romance, and mischief. The production is directed by Heidi Dugan.








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NJPAC presents comedian Ms. Pat

(NEWARK, NJ) -- Comedian and actress Ms. Pat is bringing Chaos to Newark. The Emmy-nominated star of The Ms. Pat Show brings her stand-up tour to the New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) for two nights, Friday, June 18, and Saturday, June 19, 2027, at 7:00pm each night. Audiences can expect the fearless storytelling and sharp comic timing that led The Washington Post to call her comedy “unforgiving and darkly hilarious.”


Roxey Ballet Presents the Region's Most Child-Friendly Nutcracker for Its 31st Anniversary at TCNJ

(EWING, NJ) -- Roxey Ballet celebrates the 31st anniversary of its Nutcracker this holiday season with five performances at the Kendall Hall Main Stage Theater at The College of New Jersey. Designed from the ground up for young audiences, the production draws families from Mercer, Hunterdon, Somerset and Ocean Counties in New Jersey and Bucks County, Pennsylvania.


Song of the Meadowlark takes place on Sunday in Hopewell

(HOPEWELL, NJ) -- Song of the Meadowlark takes place Sunday, November 15, 2026 at Highland Design Farm. This is a meditative rock odyssey weaving reimagined contemporary songs, stream-of-consciousness poetry, and live painting. Doors are at 2:00pm, showtime is 2:30pm.


NJPAC presents Jesse Cook on Saturday

(NEWARK, NJ) -- New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) presents Jesse Cook on Saturday, November 14, 2026 in the Victoria Theater at 8:00pm. A global artist in every sense of the term, Jesse Cook redefines music's power to connect people across cultures and continents.


Kean Department of Theatre presents "The Drowsy Chaperone"

(UNION, NJ) -- Kean Department of Theatre presents The Drowsy Chaperone from November 13-21, 2026 at the Bauer Boucher Theatre Center. Winner of five Tony Awards, including Best Book and Best Original Score, The Drowsy Chaperone is a loving send-up of the Golden Age musical, featuring one show-stopping song and dance number after another.





LATEST COLUMNS

Makin Waves Song of the Week: "Josephine" by Emily Grove

by Bob Makin

The Makin Waves Song of the Week is a replay of "Josephine" from "Fables," the new five-song EP by Jersey Shore singer-songwriter Emily Grove. "Josephine" now is a fabulous video by award-winning filmmaker John Decker.


Rock On! This Week's Sound Bites... 11/05/2026

by Danny Coleman

"Not too bad brother, that's right, we do, "Go Rebel," happily stated Wicked bassist Daniel Martin. "We actually soft released it when we went on tour in the UK and Ireland with Dave Ellefson of Megadeath. We went out with his band, Kings of Thrash and I'll tell you what man, it was received really well. Even though we went out there with these heavy metal bands, everybody was so excited for this upbeat, hard hitting rock that we brought out that we were doing record store signings and people were buying the vinyl in different markets in Europe, England and Japan; it's a really exciting time for us with "Go Rebel."


Makin Waves Song of the Week: "Big Black Car" by Part Time Baby

by Bob Makin

The Makin Waves Song of the Week is "Big Black Car" from "My Island," the third album from Jersey rocker Part Time Baby, aka singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Mike Goldstein.



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