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Daily Edition 01-14-20




Here is the morning update for New Jersey Stage for 01-14-20.

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theatre

The Theater League of Clifton Presents "Last Chance For Romance.com"

(CLIFTON, NJ) -- The Theater League of Clifton will present its 2020 dinner/theater comedy “Last Chance for Romance.com” weekends from February 15 through March 1st at Mario's Restaurant in Clifton. The two-act comedy, written by Marylou Ambrose and Tony Schwartz, tells the story about the humorous travails of senior-citizen online dating. Tony, a 65-year-old restaurant owner has been a widower for three years.


Pink Arts Peace Productions Launches Crowdfunding For "Women Of Manhattan"

​​​​​​​Pink Arts Peace Productions, Inc. (PAPPI) is a North Jersey-based production company founded by actress Sunflower Duran and is in the rehearsal phase for its second theater production this year.  PAPPI produces YouTube web-series Blonde Brunette, starring Sunflower Duran, as well as the music for the hip-hip group Chasing Mermaids led by the multi-talented and dynamic actress herself, Paradox, and Big Mike the Emcee.  Chasing Mermaids’ single “I Flip Thou” was played nearly 35,000 times on Spotify in just a few months. 


music

Vagrants Release Video For "Apathy"

(Pensacola, FL ) -- Post-hardcore act Vagrants are storming into 2020 with the release of a brand new single and music video. The song, entitled "Apathy," was produced by James Paul Wisner (Underoath, Paramore, Hands Like Houses) and out now on Equal Vision Records.


Y Arts Presents Cabaret Night: Dueling Pianos In Wyckoff On February 7

(WYCKOFF, NJ) -- Y Arts presents Cabaret Night: Dueling Pianos on Friday, February 7 at the Wyckoff Family YMCA.  Dueling Pianos is the ultimate hybrid of all modern forms of entertainment. Two performers on two facing pianos take turns playing songs that are mostly requested by the audience. Doors open at 7:00pm. There will be a cash bar.


Christopher Cross To Celebrate 40th Anniversary Of Debut Album With Tour, Including Shows In Red Bank & Atlantic City

Christopher Cross made history with his 1980 self-titled debut album, winning five Grammy Awards - including for the first time in Grammy history - the "Big Four" most prestigious awards: Record of the Year (for the single "Sailing"), Album of the Year, Song of the Year (also "Sailing"), and Best New Artist. Locally, the tour makes two stops in New Jersey: April 7 at Count Basie Center for the Arts in Red Bank and April 10th at Soundwaves at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Atlantic City.


PNC Bank Arts Center Presents Halsey

(HOLMDEL, NJ) -- GRAMMY(R) award-nominated, multi-platinum artist Halsey will launch the North American leg of her world tour on June 2 at White River Amphitheatre in Seattle, WA. The tour runs until August 1 and includes a stop at PNC Bank Arts Center in Holmdel on July 18th. blackbear and PVRIS will be the supporting acts in New Jersey.


K-pop sensation MONSTA X To Perform At Prudential Center

(NEWARK, NJ) -- K-pop sensation MONSTA X will perform at Newark's Prudential Center on Wednesday, June 10, 2020 at 7:00pm. Over the past four years MONSTA X has attracted a massive international fan base with their array of hit singles and tours, including a sold out U.S. arena outing in 2019.


Arizona's Real Rock 98KUPD Releases UFEST 2020 Lineup

Arizona’s top rock station, 98KUPD, have announced rock artists Volbeat, Clutch and Philip H. Anselmo & The Illegals (performing a Pantera set) will headline UFEST 2020, the radio station’s long-running annual music festival, on April 4th, 2020 at Big Surf Waterpark.


United States Air Force Heritage Brass To Give Free Concert In Vineland

(VINELAND, NJ) -- Enjoy a free concert by the United States Air Force ‘Heritage Brass of the USAF Heritage of America Band at the Landis Theater, on Saturday, March 14 at 3:00pm, at the Landis Theater, 830 E. Landis Ave., Vineland. Heritage Brass is a pioneering symphonic brass ensemble that brings the military tradition of brass and percussion to the concert stage.


Foreigner with guests Kansas & Europe To Perform In Holmdel & Camden

“I Want To Know What Love Is.” “Cold As Ice.” “Hot Blooded.” “Juke Box Hero.” “Urgent.” “Dust In The Wind.” “Carry on Wayward Son.” “Point of Know Return.” “The Final Countdown.”  “Carrie.” These are some of the iconic songs of summer by rock’s ultimate Juke Box Heroes. Foreigner, special guests Kansas and Europe will bring these hits to cities around the country this summer with the Juke Box Heroes 2020 tour. The tour makes two stops in New Jersey: Saturday, August 22 at PNC Bank Arts Center in Holmdel and Tuesday, August 25 at BB&T Pavilion in Camden.


Matchbox Twenty with The Wallflowers To Perform Shows In Camden and Holmdel

Matchbox Twenty, the multi-platinum, hit-making pop rock band, announced today a 50+ date summer tour. Produced by Live Nation, "Matchbox Twenty 2020" will run from July 17 through September 28. All dates will also feature special guest The Wallflowers. Locally the tour comes to the BB&T Pavilion in Camden on Tuesday, July 21 and the PNC Bank Arts Center in Holmdel on Tuesday, July 28.


art

Bayard Rustin Center for Social Justice to Host Opening Reception for Ryan Stark Lilienthal's Mueller Report Art Installation

(PRINCETON, NJ) -- The Bayard Rustin Center for Social Justice will present the unveiling of Ryan Stark Lilienthal's artistic exploration of the Mueller Report on Sunday, January 19 from 4:00pm to 6:00pm.


community

BCB Bank Announces Three-Year Sponsorship in Support of SOPAC

(SOUTH ORANGE, NJ) -- South Orange Performing Arts Center (SOPAC), currently celebrating its 14th season of premier live entertainment, has announced a generous sponsorship from community champion BCB Bank to support SOPAC programming for the current and upcoming seasons. This commitment, which reflects BCB's mission to invest in the communities it serves, provides for each of SOPAC’s 2019-20, 2020-21 and 2021-22 seasons.





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Straight No Chaser - Summer: The 90’s Part 2

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Vivid Summer Solos: Where is Everybody?

Wednesday, July 09, 2025 @ 6:30pm
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Free Summer Event: Country Line Dancing with Paul Stoddard

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Fall

Fall 2025 New Jersey Film Festival Preview

(NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ) -- The New Jersey Film Festival returns to Rutgers University September 5 through October 10, 2025. As it has done the last few years, the festival will include select in-person screenings with all films available via video on-demand (VOD) as well. There are also a few screenings available only via VOD. Twenty films will have their New Jersey or Area Premiere (Middlesex County).



Akwaaba

Akwaaba Gallery presents Martryce Roach Solo Exhibition Reflecting the Great Migration

(NEWARK, NJ) -- Akwaaba Gallery is proud to present "Patterns: People in Transition," the second solo exhibition of New Jersey born artist, Martryce Roach. The exhibition features a collection of brand new paintings, ranging in size, that explore the rich history of the Great Migration and its synergy with blues music. The exhibition will be on view through August 15, 2025 with an opening reception on Saturday, July 12, 2025 from 6:00pm – 9:00pm.



Jazz

Jazz Concert at Trenton City Museum will Feature the Joe Baione Vibraphone Experience

(TRENTON, NJ) -- Trenton City Museum will present a free jazz concert Friday, July 18, 2025 at the museum's Ellarslie Mansion in Cadwalader Park. Featuring world-renowned vibraphonist Joe Baione, the Joe Baione Vibraphone Experience is the first group to perform in a series of jazz events leading up to the museum's 2026 TRENTON MAKES JAZZ exhibition, in collaboration with the City of Trenton.



Art

Art by Sydnei SmithJordan is Part of Exhibition in West Deptford

(WEST DEPTFORD, NJ) -- The vibrant, story-driven artwork of celebrated Cape May-area visual artist Sydnei SmithJordan will be part of the featured lineup in an exhibition at the Riverwinds Community Center in West Deptford. Running July 1 to August 30, 2025, the dynamic show will include the work of SmithJordan — known for her unique pop fusion style oil paintings of historical figures and future newsmakers— alongside pieces by fellow artists Gloria Gammage Davis, Quinton Greene and Robyn Huber.



Montclair

Montclair Township Declares 'Montclair Theater Day' Ahead of Vanguard Theater's Inaugural Festival

(MONTCLAIR, NJ) -- Known for its vibrant and lively arts scene, the town of Montclair continues to find new and meaningful ways to celebrate creativity within its community. One of the town's newest initiatives includes the inaugural Montclair Theater Festival, presented by Vanguard Theater and The Essex County Board Of Commissioners. This eagerly anticipated event is set to take place on Saturday, July 12, 2025, at Glenfield Park in Montclair's historic Fourth Ward.