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Malt Shop Memories 2026 LIVE! at PNC Bank Arts Center

Spotlight Central and Love Imagery have photos and a recap of Malt Shop Memories concert at PNC Bank Arts Center in Holmdel, NJ on September 16, 2026.



 

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Film Review - "Resident Evil"

Following 2021's Welcome to Raccoon City and a short lived 2022 Netflix series, this is the third attempt to reboot the Resident Evil property in just the last half decade. The decision to hand the IP over to Zach Cregger, of Barbarian and Weapons fame, initially seemed odd, as Cregger's previous work in the horror genre is so distinctive that he doesn't seem like the sort of filmmaker who would be happy to play in someone else's sandbox. But Cregger has made this reboot his own. Remove the title and you essentially have a standalone movie, one that thankfully doesn't rely on prior knowledge of either the original video games or the numerous screen adaptations.



Celebrate Banned Books Week from October 4-10

The American Library Association and Banned Books Week Coalition have announced the theme for this year's Banned Books Week: "Let Books Be. Protect the Freedom to Read." Banned Books Week will take place October 4–10, 2026.



The Players Guild of Leonia to hold auditions for "Steel Magnolias"

(LEONIA, NJ) -- The Players Guild of Leonia will hold auditions for Steel Magnolias on Sunday, October 11 from 6:00pm–8:00pm and Monday, October 12, 2026 from 7:00pm–9:00pm. The first round will consist of monologues. Audition sides for callbacks will be provided at the monologue auditions. The theater is located at 130 Grand Ave in Leonia, New Jersey.



14th Annual Roxtobertfest to Take Place October 3rd

(PHILADELPHIA, PA) -- Roxborough Development Corporation (RDC) will bring back the 14th Annual Roxtoberfest on Saturday, October 3, 2026 from 12:00pm to 6:00pm, transforming Ridge Avenue into one of Philadelphia's biggest and best-loved Oktoberfest and fall festival celebrations. Roxtoberfest has grown from a small neighborhood street festival into one of Philadelphia's oldest and best-attended Oktoberfests, attracting thousands of neighbors and visitors for a day packed with live entertainment, local food and drink, family-friendly activities, shopping, community fun and plenty of Oktoberfest and fall harvest spirit.



'Where East Meets West' brings acclaimed sitar and tabla virtuoso, Ustad Shafaat Khan, to Centenary Stage Company

(HACKETTSTOWN, NJ) -- Centenary Stage Company will welcome internationally acclaimed Indian classical musician Ustad Shafaat Khan to the Kutz Theatre at the Lackland Performing Arts Center on Sunday, October 4, 2026 at 2:00pm.



Daily Edition 09-26-26

Here is the morning update from New Jersey's arts newswire. We regularly publish between 8-15 new articles and news reports each day. Nobody covers the Arts throughout the Garden State like New Jersey Stage!










FEATURED EVENTS

UB40: The Unstoppable Tour 2026

Saturday, September 26, 2026 @ 8:00pm
Mayo Performing Arts Center (MPAC)
Morristown, NJ

The iconic British reggae band performs classics (“Red Red Wine,” “(I Can’t Help) Falling in Love with You,” “The Way You Do the Things You Do”) alongside brand-new tracks from their new studio album.



 

An Evening with Emerson, Lake & Palmer

Saturday, September 26, 2026 @ 8:00pm
Carteret Performing Arts & Events Center
Carteret, NJ

Created by Carl Palmer and his management, the tour is presented with the full cooperation of the Estates of Keith Emerson and Greg Lake. This is not a tribute act – This is the real thing.



 

Decade - A Neil Young Tribute

Saturday, September 26, 2026 @ 7:30pm
Lizzie Rose Music Room
Tuckerton, NJ

Since 2015, Decade has continually performed the most authentic tribute to the music of Neil Young. John Hathaway’s dead on vocals, guitar and harmonica front a stellar band capable of covering any song or era from Neil’s sixty plus years as a recording artist. This is a band not to be missed.



 

Maximum Queen

Saturday, September 26, 2026 @ 3:00pm
Algonquin Arts Theatre
Manasquan, NJ

Get ready to be rocked as Maximum Queen delivers the power and spectacle of Queen's legendary live performances at Algonquin's annual Fall fundraising concert. Featuring Martyn Jenkins as Freddie Mercury, this explosive tribute captures the band's iconic sound, theatricality, and energy with precision and passion-bringing anthems like "Bohemian Rhapsody" and "We Will Rock You" to life.

 

Maximum Queen

Saturday, September 26, 2026 @ 8:00pm
Algonquin Arts Theatre
Manasquan, NJ

Get ready to be rocked as Maximum Queen delivers the power and spectacle of Queen's legendary live performances at Algonquin's annual Fall fundraising concert. Featuring Martyn Jenkins as Freddie Mercury, this explosive tribute captures the band's iconic sound, theatricality, and energy with precision and passion-bringing anthems like "Bohemian Rhapsody" and "We Will Rock You" to life.

 

Beetlejuice

Saturday, September 26, 2026 @ 2:00pm
State Theatre New Jersey
New Brunswick, NJ

“A JOYFUL, EBULLIENT ANTIDOTE TO REALITY!” — Rolling Stone 



 

Beetlejuice

Saturday, September 26, 2026 @ 7:30pm
State Theatre New Jersey
New Brunswick, NJ

“A JOYFUL, EBULLIENT ANTIDOTE TO REALITY!” — Rolling Stone 



 

The Flesh People – Online for 24 Hours

Saturday, September 26, 2026 @ 12:00am
NJ Film Festival
New Brunswick, NJ

Two roommates, desperate to feel successful in the milieu of New York City, turn to macabre money-making schemes by performing underground surgeries and serving human meat to unsuspecting customers.

 

Lady Supreme: A Diana Ross Experience

Saturday, September 26, 2026 @ 7:30pm
Sieminski Theater
Basking Ridge, NJ

Lady Supreme: A Diana Ross Experience is a spectacular tribute to the life and work of the Supreme Diva. Accompanied by top notch singers and musicians, Deanna Carroll covers the hits of the Supremes to Diana’s solo sensations with spot-on vocals. She performs all of Diana’s biggest hits, including Endless Love, Someday We’ll Be Together, Ain’t No Mountain High Enough, Touch Me In The Morning, Do You Know Where You’re Going To, I’m Coming Out and so many more!

 

Decade - A Neil Young Tribute (Afternoon Show)

Saturday, September 26, 2026 @ 3:30pm
Lizzie Rose Music Room
Tuckerton, NJ

Since 2015, Decade has continually performed the most authentic tribute to the music of Neil Young. John Hathaway’s dead on vocals, guitar and harmonica front a stellar band capable of covering any song or era from Neil’s sixty plus years as a recording artist. This is a band not to be missed.

 





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Celebrate 27 Years of Oktoberfest in Leonia on September 26th

(LEONIA, NJ) -- The Rotary Club of the Palisades invites the community to celebrate the 27th Annual Leonia Oktoberfest on Saturday, September 26, 2026, from 3:00pm to 10:00pm at Wood Park in Leonia. Enjoy a fun-filled day of live music, beer, dancing, entertainment, crafts, face painting, Dolly the Clown, and a Beer Stemming Competition. NEW this year: a variety of Food Trucks and Vendor Craft Tables featuring fun crafts, unique items, and more!


Alborada Spanish Dance Theatre to Hold Free Events in Piscataway and Perth Amboy

(PERTH AMBOY, NJ) -- Join New Jersey's premier Spanish & Flamenco dance company, the critically acclaimed Alborada Spanish Dance Theatre, for two FREE public USA/250 History Lecture/Demo events on September 26th at the Kennedy Library, Piscataway, and on October 4th at St. Peter's Episcopal Church, Perth Amboy. Both events are at 2:30pm.


bergenPAC presents Andrew Dice Clay on September 26th

(ENGLEWOOD, NJ) -- Bergen Performing Arts Center (bergenPAC) presents comedian Andrew Dice Clay on Saturday, September 26, 2026 at 8:00pm. He's proud to be one of America's most controversial and outrageous comics. Quite simply, Dice is a Rock and Roll comedy legend. When he released his debut album, Dice, the parental advisory label simply read "Warning: This album is offensive."


SOPAC presents Willie Nile's Jukebox on September 26th

(SOUTH ORANGE, NJ) -- South Orange Performing Arts Center (SOPAC) presents Willie Nile's Jukebox on Saturday, September 26, 2026 at 7:30pm. For one night, Willie is throwing open the jukebox — pulling rarities, deep cuts, and the songs fans always ask for into a single, career-spanning set.


The Berrie Center for the Arts presents Seals & Crofts 2 on Saturday

(MAHWAH, NJ) -- The Berrie Center for the Arts presents Seals & Crofts 2 on Saturday, September 26, 2026 at 7:30pm. For millions of fans, the music of Seals & Crofts was more than just songs — it was the soundtrack of their lives.







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(NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ) -- State Theatre New Jersey and The Stress Factory Comedy Club present Akaash Singh: Generational Triumph Tour on Friday, October 9, 2026 at 7:00pm. Tickets start at $34.


The Hanged Man screens online for 24 hours at the Fall 2026 New Jersey Film Festival on Sunday, September 27. Here is my interview with Director Korab Uka:



(HILLSIDE NJ) -- Premiere Stages at Kean University presents the premiere production of Effa Loves Baseball by Pia Wilson, the recipient of the 2025/26 Liberty Live Commission, October 15-25, 2026 in Kean University's Enlow Recital Hall. Directed by marcus d. harvey, Effa Loves Baseball features Justin Walter Cook, Grant Kennedy Lewis, DeShawn Harold Mitchell, David Andrew Morton, Greg Alverez Reid, and Kerry Warren as Effa Manley.



(CARTERET, NJ) -- Carteret Performing Arts & Events Center presents An Evening with Emerson, Lake & Palmer on Saturday, September 26, 2026 at 8:00pm. Created by Carl Palmer and his management, the tour is presented with the full cooperation of the Estates of Keith Emerson and Greg Lake. This is not a tribute act - This is the real thing.



(CRANFORD, NJ) -- Summer doesn’t have to end! Leave your troubles at the door and spend ninety minutes at a completely unhinged beach party... a Psycho Beach Party! CDC Theatre presents this hilarious send up of Gidget, Frankie and Annette beach party movies, with a dash of Hitchcock psychological suspense thrillers across two weekends from October 9-18, 2026.







LATEST COLUMNS

Makin Waves Song of the Week: "In Another Life" by Deardarkhead

The Makin Waves Song of the Week is "In Another Life" from "The Pendulum Swings," the first album in 26 years from the Atlantic City rockers Deardarkhead.


Rock On! This Week's Sound Bites... 09/24/2026

"Oh gosh, what would you like to know?" Responded Los Angeles based singer-songwriter and touring artist Paula Fong as she discussed the upcoming October 2 release of her first full-length album, "A Bird on the Wing."


Makin Waves Song of the Week: "Mountain Walk" by The Beagles with Joy

The Makin Waves Song of the Week is "Mountain Walk," the third single from "Listen for a Moment," the new LP by The Beagles with Joy.

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Daily Edition 09-26-26

Here is a look at the articles published on Thursday. The Daily Edition will be back on Monday with a recap of the articles published over the weekend.



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