Here's a look at the top 10 most read articles published at New Jersey Stage during the week of August 15-21, 2021. Each week, we publish about 70 articles, including several original columns and features, along with news releases for events happening throughout the state and nearby areas like Philadelphia and New York City. This week's Top 10 includes articles involving 6 different counties in New Jersey (Essex, Mercer, Middlesex, Ocean, Somerset, Union) plus two for New York City.
1) NBPAC Presents Hasan Minhaj In August - (NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ) -- The New Brunswick Performing Arts Center (NBPAC) presents comedian Hasan Minhaj from August 19-22 as he showcases and prepares material for his new one man show in an intimate setting.
2) “My Happy Place!” Freestyle at the Beach LIVE! in Seaside Heights, NJ with Lisa Lisa and Friends - The world-famous Seaside Heights boardwalk is packed this Saturday, August 7, 2021 evening as the sun begins to set over the Jersey shore. Happy screams can be heard emanating from the Tilt-A-Whirl and Skyscraper rides on Casino Pier, and vacationers can be seen enjoying cheesy pizza and tasty ice cream treats while strolling the boards, but the main attraction that has people lined up with beach chairs and blankets is tonight’s Freestyle at the Beach concert starring Lisa Lisa, George Lamond, Judy Torres, and DJ Whiteboy.
3) Trilogy Repertory Presents “Annie” at Pleasant Valley Park - (BASKING RIDGE, NJ) -- As the second production in Bernards Township’s “Plays in the Park” summer series, Trilogy Repertory Company will produce the popular musical “Annie.” The show will run on August 19, 20, 21, 25, 26, 27, and 28, at the outdoor amphitheater at Pleasant Valley Park, Valley Road, in Basking Ridge, at 8:00pm each evening. The shows are free to the public, but donations to support this program sponsored by the Bernards Township Department of Recreation are gratefully accepted.
4) Newark Symphony Hall and Newark Alliance Host ‘Production Assistant’ Training Program for Young Adults Aspiring to Work in TV, Film - (NEWARK, NJ) -- Newark Symphony Hall (NSH) has joined forces with the Newark Alliance to host a free job training program for aspiring production assistants. The program – exclusive to Newark residents – is part of NSH’s new Training Academy to help people build careers in arts and entertainment. Participants will learn from successful Newark natives Jamila Jordan-Theus, Head of Motion Picture for Genius Entertainment and Kenneth Gifford, founder of the Newark International Film Festival.
5) 16 Free Outdoor Art Events In Rahway This Summer - (RAHWAY, NJ) -- Rahway, NJ was just named #2 Best Small Town Arts Scene in the country by 10Best and USA Today. This summer Rahway will not disappoint, this small City has not missed a beat despite the pandemic shutdown. Here are 16 outdoor arts events happening in Rahway. Grab some grub from a myriad of top notch eateries and dine al fresco while enjoying dance, music, spoken word, art and so much more!
6) Invest Newark To Host Its First Newark Restaurant Week From August 15-22 - (NEWARK, NJ) -- Invest Newark - Newark’s economic development organization - will be hosting their first Newark Restaurant Week with eateries and restaurants offering prix fixe lunch and dinner menus from August 15 – August 22, 2021. With a wide variety of participating restaurants ranging from casual to fine dining and more to come, Newark Restaurant Week is an opportunity for local businesses to showcase their menus and dining experiences to new customers. It’s also a great opportunity for residents of Newark and surrounding areas to see and experience how many amazing restaurants are locally owned and operated in Newark.
7) Grounds For Sculpture is Back with a 60-Year Retrospective of One of its Original Artists - Back in the day – the “before times” – while meandering through the nooks and crannies, portals and mounds, at Grounds For Sculpture, I’d fear a future in which a natural disaster might befall this utopian garden of contemporary art, allowing it to fall into ruins: a possible disease that would confine people to their homes? A loss of revenue? The death of a founder?
8) NJPAC Presents 2nd Annual Thanksgiving Comedy Fest On November 26th - (NEWARK, NJ) -- New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) presents the Second Annual Comedy Fest featuring Earthquake, Luenell, Capone, and Smokey Suarez on Friday, November 26, 2021 at 8:00pm. This In-Person Thanksgiving Comedy Fest is NJPAC’s new favorite holiday tradition, bringing a feast of today’s funniest comics. The laughter will be unstoppable all night long with Earthquake, Luenell, Capone, and Smokey Suarez, and hosted by Tony Rock.
9) Ali Wong To Perform 5 Nights At Beacon Theatre In August - (NEW YORK, NY) -- Comedian Ali Wong will perform five nights at the Beacon Theatre on her Milk & Money tour from Tuesday, August 10 through Saturday, August 14, 2021, with shows beginning at 8:00pm each night.
10) WE LOVE NYC: The Homecoming Concert To Take Place August 21st In Central Park - (NEW YORK, NY) -- Mayor Bill de Blasio, music industry legend Clive Davis, and Live Nation and NYCEDC chair Danny Meyer have announced the all-star lineup set to perform at the WE LOVE NYC: The Homecoming Concert produced by New York City, Clive Davis and Live Nation on the Great Lawn in Central Park on Saturday, August 21.
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