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music
MPAC presents Glen Burtnik's Summer of Love Concert 
(MORRISTOWN, NJ) -- The summer may have ended, but you can keep the summer vibes going with Glen Burtnik's Summer of Love Concert on Friday, September 27, 2024 at Mayo Performing Arts Center (MPAC). The concerts has audiences reliving the memories and celebrating the songs of the Woodstock Generation, the music that changed the world! Showtime is 7:30pm.
WP Presents Midday Artist Series with Bobby Mahoney 
(WAYNE, NJ) -- A native of East Brunswick, and an alumnus of William Paterson University, Bobby Mahoney brings his signature sound to the Shea Center for Performing Arts stage as part of an acoustic duo with Andrew Saul for WP's Midday Artist Series on Thursday, September 12, 2024. Showtime is 12:30pm, admission is free.
White Eagle Hall presents The Airborne Toxic Event 
(JERSEY CITY, NJ) -- White Eagle Hall presents The Airborne Toxic Event on Sunday, September 22, 2024 at 8:00pm. Known for their dramatic blend of rock and electronic music with orchestral arrangements, The Airborne Toxic Event skyrocketed to popularity with the gold-selling single from the band's self-titled 2008 debut album, a song which spent a staggering eight weeks at #1 on Billboard's Heatseekers Chart. Tyler Ramsey will open the night.
Broadway Theatre of Pitman presents FEARLESS: The Taylor Swift Experience 
(PITMAN, NJ) -- The Broadway Theatre of Pitman presents FEARLESS: The Taylor Swift Experience on Thursday, October 3 at 7:00pm and Friday, October 4, 2024 at 8:00pm. Experience the electrifying sensation of Taylor Swift’s music like never before with the award-winning tribute act, Rikki Lee Wilson. Renowned as the pinnacle of Taylor Swift tributes not only in the US but globally, this show is an impeccable homage to the pop sensation.
Richie Furay's 80th Birthday Celebration Concert LIVE! at SOPAC 
It's a good feelin' to know there's a sold-out crowd ready and waiting this Friday, August 23, 2024 evening at South Orange, NJ's SOPAC for an 80th Birthday Celebration Concert by singer/songwriter Richie Furay.
BlowUpRadio.com's New & Notable NJ Music 9/2/24 
Lazlo, founder of BlowUpRadio.com (an online radio station based around New Jersey artists), shines a light on some of the many new releases from NJ based musicians each week with this column. This week Lazlo takes a look at new releases by Jacob Chacko, Kathleen Elle, Chitinous Mandible, operants, Silver06, Vincent Brue, Cathedral Ceilings, Marty I'm Afraid, and Walkinghorse. Plus a look back at "Don't Come to Maryland" by Logs In The Mainstream.
comedy
Ladies of Laughter presents Breast Cancer Awareness Month: A Night of Sharing Stories & Laughter at bergenPAC 
(ENGLEWOOD, NJ) -- Ladies of Laughter presents a special comedy event to mark Breast Cancer Awareness Month with comedians who have their own personal connections to breast cancer. The show takesplace Thursday, October 10, 2024 at Bergen Performing Arts Center (bergenPAC) and features regionally and nationally recognized comedians including Marina Franklin, Sara Contreras, Marion Gordon, and Ralph Anthony, and hosted by Andy Pitz. Showtime is 8:00pm.
film
Ben and Suzanne, A Reunion in 4 Parts Video Filmmaker Q+A for the Fall 2024 New Jersey Film Festival! 
Here is the New Jersey Film Festival Fall 2024 Video Filmmaker Q+A with Ben and Suzanne Director Shaun Seneviratne, Lead Actor Anastasia Olowin, Festival Judge Anran Li, and Festival Director Al Nigrin:
food
Stafford Fall & Harvest Wine Festival to Take Place October 12-13 
(MANAHAWKIN, NJ) -- Get ready to toast to the many joys of Autumn at The Stafford Fall Harvest & Wine Festival. This can't miss event at Heritage Park in Manahawkin, NJ on October 12-13, 2024 from 12:00pm to 5:00pm each day is the perfect blend of seasonal ambiance. This festival features 9 amazing NJ wineries, great live music Saturday and Sunday, 4 delicious food trucks, and talented artisan crafters. So, be ready to sip, savor, and soak up the essence of fall!
