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theatre
'Sense and Sensibility' is a Theatrical Treat 
Attention Jane Austen fans: There is a fabulous new production of one of your favorite Austen novels, Sense and Sensibility, playing in Madison, NJ. Don’t miss your chance to see the time honored classic unfold live onstage at the Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey (STNJ).
American Theater Group presents "My Italy Story" by Joseph Gallo 
(RAHWAY, NJ) -- NYC-based actor Michael Notardonato, soon to be featured in a new Netflix series, will star in American Theater Group's (ATG), endearing play My Italy Story by NJ playwright Joseph Gallo. The 2024-25 Season Opener will be directed by Charlotte Cohn, who most recently helmed ATG's world premiere Canned Goods. The one-man show will run October 24-27 at Hamilton Stage in Rahway, and November 1-3, 2024 at the Sieminski Theater in Basking Ridge.
An Interview with Playwright Phoebe Farber, Ceator of "Gemstones" at Vivid Stage 
(SUMMIT, NJ) -- Vivid Stage, in residence at Oakes Center, is presenting the first episode of an original series, Gemstones, on Saturday, September 21, 2024 at 8:00pm and Sunday, September 22, 2024 at 2:00pm. Gemstones is a structured, longform improvisation series that mixes comedy and drama, and that can be viewed in its entirety or singly. Written by Phoebe Farber, each monthly episode will feature recurring characters and special guests, much like a limited series that can be found on a streaming service, but with the freshness and excitement of live theatre.
music
Symphony in C presents Rodrigo & Stravinsky on Saturday 
(CAMDEN, NJ) -- Symphony in C and Music Director Noam Aviel are excited to present Rodrigo & Stravinsky on Saturday, September 21, 2024 at Gordon Theater, Rutgers University-Camden. Showtime is 7:30pm.
Broadway's Rock of Ages Band Comes to Levoy Theatre on October 19th 
(MILLVILLE, NJ) -- For over six years they rocked Broadway, and millions of fans, in the five-time Tony Award®-nominated musical Rock of Ages. Now, for the very first time, Broadway's Rock of Ages Band are bringing the music of the hit Broadway show to venues across the country as they reveal details for their Fall 2024 Tour. Featuring an all-star ensemble, comprising the artists from the original cast on Broadway, they will perform at the Levoy Theatre on Saturday, October 19, 2024 at 8:00pm.
A Deep Dive Interview with Daniel Donato 
Daniel Donato's Cosmic Country is on the road for a busy fall tour including the band's second appearance at the legendary Stone Pony in Asbury Park, NJ on Friday, October 18, 2024. Cosmic Country will also perform 2-night (October 19-20) at the Ardmore Music Hall in Ardmore, PA (outside of Philadelphia, PA) and a 3-night run at Brooklyn Bowl in Williamsburg (Brooklyn) NY on October 24-26, 2024. I was able to sit down with Daniel Donato to discuss all things Cosmic.
Jazz & Roots Music Festival Returns to Kean University on Saturday 
(UNION, NJ) -- Kean University's Jazz & Roots Music Festival takes place in Hillside on Saturday, September 21, 2024, offering the public and Kean community a festive free, outdoor celebration of music. This year's festival is headlined by Third World, one of the world’s preeminent reggae bands, and includes performances by Stefon Harris & Blackout, Solomon Hicks, and Prince Hakim.
Friends of the Brothers LIVE! at SOPAC 
Dreams of hearing an authentic revival of '60s and '70s Southern Rock are about to come true inside South Orange, NJ's SOPAC auditorium this Saturday, September 7, 2024 evening as music lovers prepare themselves for a sold-out performance by the Allman Brothers tribute band, Friends of the Brothers.
BlowUpRadio.com's New & Notable NJ Music 9/16/24 
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 Dodgeball, John Gilman, Wiser Time, Tiny Ships, Sean Faust, Nick and the Leg Heavy Boys, Ali Zanders, and nobody anonymous. Plus a look back at "Start of Something Good" by The Extras, Inc.
film
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Here is the New Jersey Film Festival Fall 2024 Video Filmmaker Q+A with The Horse Tail Director Justyna Łuczaj-Salej and Festival Director Al Nigrin:
dance
Nai-Ni Chen Dance Company Announces 2024-25 Season 
Nai-Ni Chen Dance Company has announced its 2024-25 season, which features performances in Ohio, California, Michigan, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and New York City. They are a rare Asian American woman led professional touring company with programs for educational settings, community organizations and mainstage venues. Their mission is to be a premier provider of innovative cultural experiences that reflect the inspiring hope and energy of the immigrant's journey.
art
Princeton Makes Artist Cooperative to Celebrate 3rd Anniversary with Art at Night on Saturday 
(PRINCETON, NJ) -- Princeton Makes, a Princeton-based artist cooperative, will celebrate its 3rd anniversary by hosting Art at Night, an evening art making party, on Saturday, September 21, 2024 from 6:30pm to 11:00pm. The party will take place at its artist studios and art market in the Princeton Shopping Center.
community
The Carteret Music Festival & Annual Charity Carnival Returns This Week 
(CARTERET, NJ) -- The Carteret Music Festival & Annual Charity Carnival returns September 18-21, 2024 to Carteret Park. Highlights will include a Battle of the Bands on September 18, a Freestyle Night on September 20, the 48th Annual Ethnic Day celebration of the most culturally diverse town in Central Jersey on September 21, and lots of rides, game, food, more music and other family fun throughout.
FEATURED EVENTS
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WP Chamber Winds “Fanfare, Elegy and Monument”
Thursday, October 10, 2024 @ 7:30pm
William Paterson University - Shea Auditorium
300 Pompton Rd, Wayne, NJ 07470
category: music
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What the Constitution Means to Me
Thursday, October 10, 2024 @ 7:30pm
New Brunswick Performing Arts Center (NBPAC)
11 Livingston Avenue, New Brunswick, NJ 08901
category: theatre
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What the Constitution Means to Me
Thursday, October 10, 2024 @ 2:00pm
New Brunswick Performing Arts Center (NBPAC)
11 Livingston Avenue, New Brunswick, NJ 08901
category: theatre
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An Evening with Ottmar Liebert & Luna Negra
Thursday, October 10, 2024 @ 7:30pm
The Vogel
99 Monmouth Street, Red Bank, NJ 07701
category: music
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Lee Asher
Thursday, October 10, 2024 @ 7:30pm
Mayo Performing Arts Center (MPAC)
100 South Street, Morristown, NJ 07960
category: community
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Ladies of Laughter presents Breast Cancer Awareness Month: A Night of Sharing Stories & Laughter
Thursday, October 10, 2024 @ 8:00pm
Bergen Performing Arts Center (bergenPAC)
30 North Van Brunt Street, Englewood, NJ 07631
category: comedy
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Avatar: The Last Airbender – In Concert
Thursday, October 10, 2024 @ 7:30pm
Count Basie Center for the Arts
99 Monmouth Street, Red Bank, NJ 07701
category: film
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Duel Reality
Thursday, October 10, 2024 @ 7:30pm
McCarter Theatre Center (Matthews Theater)
91 University Place, Princeton, NJ 08540
category: theatre
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EVENT PREVIEWS
Jersey Arts TV: 'Gruesome Playground Injuries' Leaves Its Mark on Art House Productions
When you think of the word injury, what springs to mind? Theater, right? Maybe not but perhaps it should. "Gruesome Playground Injuries" is a play written by Ravi Joseph. A fast-paced, intense, and darkly comic play, it tells the story of Kayleen and Doug, two friends whose lives are intertwined through a series of injuries that bring them together. Joseph highlights the complexity and messiness of life, reminding us that it becomes a bit easier with someone by our side.
UPCOMING EVENTS
South Jersey's Indigenous Communities Celebrated in New A.C. Arts Garage Exhibit
(ATLANTIC CITY, NJ) -- A new exhibit at the Noyes Arts Garage of Stockton University will celebrate two southern New Jersey tribal communities through the display of historical documents, traditional artifacts and contemporary art. "Still Here: The Nanticoke Lenni-Lenape and Powhatan-Renape Nations of Southern New Jersey" opens October 9 and runs until January 5, 2025.
