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theatre
The Broadway Lecture Series at Stageworks to feature Jennifer Holliday 
(POMPTON LAKES, NJ) -- "One Night Only!" Tony & Grammy Winning Legend Jennifer Holliday comes to Pompton Lakes on Saturday, April 15th at to share stories and advice from her 40+ long career as part of "The Broadway Lecture Series at Stageworks." This series, created by Robert Bannon, is an ongoing chance to get up close and personal with some of Broadway's Best. Showtime is 7:00pm.
The Black Box Spring 2023 Staged Reading Series 
(ENGLEWOOD, NJ) -- From April 13th through April 30th, The Black Box presents an eclectic series of new and under-produced plays, many at the start of the "incubation" process! These dynamic staged readings will be on Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays - all starting at 8:00pm, The location is the new Black Box loft space, located at 8 East Palisade Avenue, 2nd Floor, between Van Brunt and Dean Streets.
music
State Theatre presents Pat Benatar & Neil Giraldo 
(NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ) -- State Theatre New Jersey presents Pat Benatar & Neil Giraldo on Sunday, April 16, 2023 at 7:30pm. The opening act is Charlie Farren, best known as the lead singer of The Joe Perry Project. Tickets range from $69-$369.
The Discovery Orchestra Returns with 6th National Television Special 
(SUMMIT, NJ) -- The Discovery Orchestra, the Emmy®-nominated New Jersey ensemble that has introduced millions around the world to the pleasures of listening to classical music, will release its sixth national television special this spring. Discover Saint-Saëns' "Organ" Symphony, an aural journey through the Finale of French composer Camille Saint-Saëns' tour de force Symphony No. 3, will have its television premiere on Saturday, April 22, 2023 at 11:00am, on The WNET Group's ALL ARTS.
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MPAC presents Kristin Chenoweth: For the Girls 
(MORRISTOWN, NJ) -- Emmy and Tony Award-winning performer Kristin Chenoweth returns to Mayo Performing Arts Center to celebrate music from beloved female artists such as Barbra Streisand, Dolly Parton, Judy Garland and more on Saturday, April 29, 2023 at 8:00pm. Tickets range from $79-$149.
comedy
Newton Theatre presents The Big Apple Comedy Club on June 9th 
(NEWTON, NJ) -- The Big Apple Comedy Club comes to The Newton Theatre on Friday, June 9, 2023. Comedians scheduled to perform include Brian Scolaro, Ophira Eisenberg, Matt Jenkins, and Jon Fisch. Doors are at 7:00pm, showtime is 8:00pm.
NJPAC Presents Whose Live Anyway? 
(NEWARK, NJ) -- New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) presents the current cast members of the Emmy-nominated TV show Whose Line Is It Anyway? on Friday, October 13th at 8:00pm. Their new improv tour is called Whose Live Anyway?
State Theatre and The Stress Factory Comedy Club Present Tim Dillon Live 
(NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ) -- State Theatre New Jersey and The Stress Factory Comedy Club present Tim Dillon Live on Saturday, April 15, 2023 at 8:00pm. Tim Dillon is a stand-up comedian, writer, and actor. Tickets range from $39-$69.
film
Union County to Host Film Ready NJ Workshop 
(UNION TOWNSHIP, NJ) -- The Union County Board of County Commissioners invites local municipalities, including police and fire departments, to participate in the new Film Ready New Jersey workshop on Friday, April 14 from 8:30am to 1:30pm at Kean University, 1000 Morris Avenue in Union Township. The workshop is a certification and marketing initiative of the New Jersey Motion Picture and Television Commission (NJMPTVC), in partnership with the Commissioner Board and the Union County Motion Picture & Television Advisory Board.
art
Middletown Arts Center Presents American Watercolor Society's 155th Annual International Traveling Exhibition 
(MIDDLETOWN, NJ) -- The Middletown Arts Center is honored to present the American Watercolor Society's 155th Annual International Traveling Exhibition (2022-23) from April 1-29, 2023. One of the most revered watercolor showcases in the world, AWS's 155th Annual Exhibition was held at New York City's Salmagundi Club in April 2022, and displayed 140 paintings from artists around the country and the globe, selected by a panel of highly prestigious AWS Signature Members.
community
Brookdale Community College Students to Benefit from New Paths to TCNJ 
(LINCROFT, NJ) -- The College of New Jersey President Kathryn A. Foster, and Brookdale Community College President David M. Stout recently formalized an articulation agreement that enables Brookdale graduates to seamlessly transfer to TCNJ's four-year bachelor's degree programs.
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Thomas Kelly, exhibiting a new series, WeWork with Walter Wickiser Gallery at Seattle Art Fair 2024
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Lumen Field Event Center
800 Occidental Ave S, Seattle, WA 98134
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The Weeklings to Perform FREE Outdoor Show in Matawan
(MATAWAN, NJ) -- On Thursday, August 1, 2024 at 7:00pm, The Weeklings will celebrate 60 years of The Beatles and more in a FREE outdoor concert in Terhune Park.
