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PHOTOS from "On the Town" at Music Mountain Theatre (LAMBERTVILLE, NJ) -- Music Mountain Theatre is presenting On the Town, one of America's greatest musical comedies, weekends from August 4-20, 2023. With the pomp and fanfare of New York City, the brassy lyricism of Leonard Bernstein, and the sweet immediacy of a day of freedom during a time of war, On the Town is an American classic, beloved both for its moment in history and for its timeless qualities of youth and exuberance. Photographer John Posada was on hand to take photos.
Dive With Two Hands Into the Soup of Characters in "Avenue Q" What if some colorful puppets with large eyes and mops of hair told you today what was really going on with the people and influences in your life during your youth? Would you have an aha moment? Would you be able to laugh out loud at the fresh perspective? You may likely want to shield your children’s eyes and ears.
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Rock On! This Week's Sound Bites...8/3/23 "Very excited about my debut at The Lizzie Rose; I've never played there before, I've played in the area many times but I've never played that venue," said veteran Blues musician Tinsley Ellis as he spoke about his upcoming August 16 show in Tuckerton, NJ. "I'm familiar with listening rooms like it and I really enjoy them interspersed with theaters and festivals which we do this time of year so, variety is the spice of life."
Pat Benatar and Neil Giraldo's "Funtastic 2023" Tour LIVE! at MPAC Today's thunder and lighting storm may be over but sparks fly when rock vocalist Pat Benatar and her husband, guitarist Neil Giraldo, bring their Funtastic 2023 concert tour to the MPAC auditorium in Morristown, NJ this Tuesday, July 25, 2023 evening.
Makin Waves with Nat Adderley Jr.: 'The Path Chose Me' After 50 years in the music business as a sought-after pianist, arranger, composer, producer and music director, Nat Adderley Jr. finally will be releasing his debut solo album soon.
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Artist Honors Great Blue Heron for ACP's Latest Spring St Mural (PRINCETON, NJ) -- The Arts Council of Princeton (ACP) recently unveiled a new community mural in Downtown Princeton, honoring the D&R Canal and its most famous aviant resident.
community
Summertime in New Brunswick and the Livin' Is Easy, and So Is the Music The annual New Brunswick Heart Festival, a popular summer time arts gathering, has survived just about everything. It even survived the Pandemic!
2023 Collingswood Crafts and Fine Art Festival (COLLINGSWOOD, NJ) -- The 2023 Collingswood Crafts and Fine Art Festival is "Where You'll Want to Be" on Saturday, August 19 from 11:00am-7:00pm and Sunday, August 20 from 10:00am-5:00pm along Haddon Avenue in beautiful downtown Collingswood.
radio
Ocean County Library Toms River Branch presents 'When Radio Entertained People' (TOMS RIVER, NJ) -- Return to the era when families gathered around the wireless set for "theater of the imagination." The Ocean County Library Toms River Branch will host a live presentation by When Radio Entertained People (WREP) on Wednesday, August 23. The event begins at 7:00pm.
kids
Shakespeare Theatre of NJ presents Staged Reading of "The Little Prince" (MADISON, NJ) -- The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey (STNJ) presents an elaborately staged reading of The Little Prince by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry on August 12th as part of their new programming for the next generation titled Classics for Kids! This stage version is by Rick Cummins and John Scoullar, based on the original novella. The reading will be directed by Artistic Director Bonnie J. Monte and the cast features many of STNJ's long-time company members as well as Peri Gilpin, who is best known for her portrayal of the character "Roz Doyle" on the long-running television series, Frasier.
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Remembering Frank Sinatra: A Swellegant Celebration to Take Place in Avon
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Friends of Symphony Hall presents "An Evening of Smooth Jazz" with Gerald Albright
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Human Nature presents "CHRISTMAS. MOTOWN. And MORE" at Golden Nugget Atlantic City
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Atlantic City Ballet to present "The Nutcracker" at Levoy Theatre
December 6, 2025
Shea Center for Performing Arts presents An Evening with Judy Collins
December 6, 2025
People Helping People presents 2025 Festival of Short Plays & Visual Arts
December 6, 2025
Split Level Concerts presents Tim Easton and Quincy Mumford at Jersey Shore Arts Center
December 6, 2025
Vivid Stage presents A Very Special Special Holiday Variety Show on December 6th
December 6, 2025
A Swingin' Sleigh Ride: Squirrel Nut Zippers to Hit the Road for the Holidays
December 6, 2025
CarteretPAC presents Vic DiBitetto
December 6, 2025
