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theatre
There's a Bee at George Street Playhouse 
Yes, there's a bee on the loose at New Brunswick's George Street Playhouse. Not to worry; it won't sting you. But it will get you laughing out loud, a lot. The wonderfully funny musical, The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, is a show guaranteed to give you a ton of laughs. It is a well produced production that features a fabulous cast and even a few extras from the audience.
PHOTOS from "Kinky Boots" at Algonquin Arts Theatre 
(MANASQUAN, NJ) -- Algonquin Arts Theatre is presenting the musical, Kinky Boots now through April 2. Kinky Boots is the winner of every major Best Musical award, including the Tony, the Grammy and London's Olivier Award. Based on the 2005 film of the same title and true events, this huge-hearted hit tells the story of two people with nothing in common - or so they think! Photographer John Posada was on hand to take photos
"The Shot" Reveals Historic Washington Post CEO Katharine Graham's Harrowing History 
During her tenure as President of The Washington Post, Katharine Graham published the Pentagon Papers, ran the Watergate story and served as the first female CEO of a Fortune 500 company, but her journey to career success was a traumatic one.
World Premiere of "Darkness of Light: Confessions of a Russian Traveler" to have limited run in NYC 
(NEW YORK, NY) -- Dol Productions and Pivot Productions have announced the world premiere production of Alexander Kaletski's Darkness of Light: Confessions of a Russian Traveler, directed by Michael Mailer (The Minute You Wake Up Dead with Morgan Freeman, Heart of Champions with Michael Shannon, Blind with Alec Baldwin and Demi Moore) in his legit debut. Darkness of Light will play a limited engagement at The 36th Street Theatre (312 W 36th St. 4th floor, New York, NY). Performances begin Thursday, March 30, and continue through Sunday, April 16.
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New Jersey Theatre Alliance Appoints Career Accelerator Program Fellows 
New Jersey Theatre Alliance ("the Alliance"), has announced their inaugural cohort of Career Accelerator Fellows: Amoria Burks, Jamie Goodwin, and Dez Wesley. The three Fellows will participate in a 6-month paid experience comprising placements with professional theatres and the Alliance itself to learn about theatre management in real-world contexts.
music
Elvis Has Still Not Left the Building 
Elvis.
Now, nearly 46 years after his untimely and tragic death, rock star Elvis Presley has still not “left the building” as announcers used to tell eager Elvis fans after his shows, that drew huge crowds wherever he performed...
PHOTOS from Third Eye Blind at Wellmont Theater 
(MONTCLAIR, NJ) -- Third Eye Blind had a sold out show at the Wellmont Theater in Montclair on March 24, 2023 and photographer Julie Hoffman was on hand to take photos.
Jon Caspi & The First Gun to Hold Video Viewing Event for "Raise 'Em High!" 
This past September, Jon Caspi & The First Gun released a new version of their cult favorite Raise 'Em High! which features NYC rock icon Jesse Malin on lead vocals and the legendary Dez Cadena (ex-Black Flag/Misfits) on guitar. The song spurred a brewery to put out a beer named after it, is at the center of a large "2pm Toast" Facebook group with well over a thousand members, and received airplay across the country.
MPAC presents Take Me Home: The Music of John Denver starring Jim Curry 
(MORRISTOWN, NJ) -- Jim Curry captures the essence of John Denver's persona and music in Take Me Home: The Music of John Denver, coming to Mayo Performing Arts Center (MPAC) on Sunday, April 23 at 3:00pm. Tickets range from $29-$49.
Pianists Andreas Kern and Paul Cibis to Battle at MPAC 
(MORRISTOWN, NJ) -- Two pianists – two performances – you decide who plays it the best! Welcome to Piano Battle as performers Andreas Kern and Paul Cibis battle for supremacy of the keyboards. Piano Battle comes Mayo Performing Arts Center (MPAC) in Morristown on Saturday, April 22 at 8:00pm.
The Vogel presents Rhett Miller Acoustic 
(RED BANK, NJ) -- The Vogel presents Rhett Miller Acoustic on Sunday, July 23, 2023 at 7:30pm. The Texas native is perhaps best known as the frontman of the Dallas-based alt-country band the Old 97’s, although he has also pursued a critically acclaimed solo career.
Makin Waves Song of the Week: "Small Town Factory" by Joe Normal 
With his brand new album "Public Works," Springsteen-like blue-collar singer-songwriter Joe Normal pays homage to his hometown of Elizabeth, a place known for its importance in Revolutionary American history and industry, as well as its notorious struggles with environmental issues and crime.
film
Film Students from Camden's Idea Center for the Arts Nominated for 2023 African American Women in Cinema Festival 
(CAMDEN, NJ) -- Several students from the IDEA Center for the Arts Multimedia program in Camden had films selected in this year's African American Women in Cinema (AAWIC) Film Festival (March 23-25, 2023). AAWIC is an organization which drives the recognition of women of color in the film industry and provides arts and cultural educational programs, in addition to providing an amazing annual platform for women around the world to showcase their work. This year, AAWIC President Terra Renee connected with IDEA about a powerful partnership that ultimately led to the "Next Generation Filmmakers" segment of this year's awards.
art
West Windsor Arts Presents Member Show: Yesterday Today Tomorrow 
(WEST WINDSOR, NJ) -- Life revolves around change, the passage of time, and hope. Change is a constant that occurs everywhere and has so throughout time. Perhaps most importantly, time and change result in something new, different, and beautiful, and often with hope for the future. For this exhibition, West Windsor Arts invited their member artists to explore and express the idea of change and the passage of time as they relate to personal experiences or observations in the springtime art exhibition, Yesterday Today Tomorrow. The art is on view at West Windsor Arts during operating hours or by appointment from March 28 to June 3, 2023. The juror was Katie Truk, a NJ-based artist and teaching artist. Awards for Best in Show, Best Use of Medium and Exhibition Committee Choice will be announced at the opening.
ART150 Gallery Presents "Blurred Time" 
(JERSEY CITY, NJ) -- ART150 Gallery presents a new exhibit: Blurred Time, curated by Lucy Rovetto. This is an experimental installation featuring Artists of ART150 Jersey City on display weekends from April 7-23, 2023.
Ocean County Library Toms River Branch Hosts Oil Painting Instruction for Teens 
(TOMS RIVER, NJ) -- Young adults can sharpen their art skills, or develop new ones, during "LBI Lighthouse Painting for Teens" at the Ocean County Library Toms River Branch on Tuesday, April 18. Ocean County-based artist Liz Paseler will demonstrate her techniques of applying oil paints to canvas and will offer step-by-step instructions as participants create their own striking renditions of the Long Beach Island Lighthouse. All materials will be provided. The event begins at 3:00pm.
Exhibition at Grounds for Sculpture Pays Tribute To Spiral Q Organization 
(HAMILTON, NJ) -- Grounds For Sculpture will present the site-specific exhibition Spiral Q: The Parade this spring to highlight Spiral Q, a community-based organization now in its 27th year, and its rich history of a take-to-the streets (real and virtual) approach to creating an unflinching and joyous commitment to justice and equality. They are honored to present their first retrospective exhibition showcasing 27 years of community partnerships, creativity, and advocacy. A key part of their tenure at GFS includes a three week residency with Artworks Trenton, building to a public parade at Grounds For Sculpture.
'Neither on Our Knees nor Hanging From Trees' - Alison Saar and Toni Morrison Foster the "Cycle of Creativity" of Black Women 
Hair. It seems a trivial topic to lead off with when discussing two of the most accomplished, influential women in literature and the arts. And yet you can't ignore the references to the reclamation of Black female identity through hair in the artwork of Alison Saar.
community
Top 15 Most Read Stories at New Jersey Stage from March 19-25, 2023 
Here's a look at the top 15 most read articles published at New Jersey Stage from March 19-25, 2023. 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 15 includes articles from 6 counties in New Jersey (Essex, Hudson, Hunterdon, Middlesex, Monmouth, Somerset). Topics included film, theatre, music, dance, and community.
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RescuePoetix, 2022-2024 Beat Poet Laureate features at New Jersey City University and Downtown Urban Arts Festival 
(JERSEY CITY, NJ) -- Join us April 12 - 13th, 2023 for the 6th Annual LATI Colloquium at New Jersey City University. The 6th Annual LATI Colloquium will feature art exhibitions, performances, music, thesis, panels, and amazing presentations from both students and academic faculty. This event is Free and Open to the Public. The event will be held at New Jersey City University, 2039 John F. Kennedy Boulevard, Jersey City, NJ.
RVCC Holocaust Institute to Offer Online Educational Series Focusing on Genocides Around the World 
(BRANCHBURG, NJ) -- In commemoration of Genocide Awareness Month, the Institute of Holocaust and Genocide Studies at Raritan Valley Community College will present an online educational series, "Genocide Has No Boundaries," Fridays, April 14, 21 and 28, and May 5, from 10:00am to 11:00am.
Mill Demonstrations to Resume at Historic Walnford 
(UPPER FREEHOLD, NJ) -- The Monmouth County Park System has announced that the 19th century gristmill at Historic Walnford, Upper Freehold, will resume its demonstrations starting Saturday, April 1. Held at 12:30pm, 1:30pm, 2:30pm & 3:30pm, these demonstrations show how corn was ground into meal. Lasting approximately 15 minutes each, demonstrations are free and offered on weekends through November.
books
Melissa Romo's Book Launch for "Your Resource Is Human: How empathetic leadership can help remote teams rise above" to Take Place in Hoboken 
(HOBOKEN, NJ) -- Mile Square Theatre hosts a Book Launch/Meet the Author Event for "Your Resource Is Human: How empathetic leadership can help remote teams rise above" by Melissa Romo on April 3, 2023 from 6:00pm to 9:00pm. Admission is free.
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LATEST NEWS
State Theatre New Jersey presents YES Epics & Classics featuring Jon Anderson and The Band Geeks
(NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ) -- State Theatre New Jersey and Metropolitan Entertainment present YES Epics & Classics Featuring Jon Anderson and The Band Geeks on Thursday, May 30, 2024 at 8:00pm. Tickets range from $39-$79.
Roy's Hall presents Kalos
Oyster Point Gallery presents Works by Joseph Iorio, Zee Cordero, Jane Kleiman, and Mark Harari
Holmdel Theatre Company presents Lena Hall in "The Show Goes On"
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