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theatre
OCVTS Grunin Performing Arts Academy presents "Harry Potter and the Cursed Child" 
(TOMS RIVER, NJ) -- OCVTS Grunin Performing Arts Academy presents Harry Potter and the Cursed Child High School Edition, based on an original story by J. K. Rowling, John Tiffany, and Jack Thorne, by bringing the excitement of the wizarding world to our local community. Performances take place November 22-24, 2024 on the Grunin Center for the Arts Main Stage.
Algonquin Arts Theatre Announces Casting and Creative Team for "You're A Good Man Charlie Brown" 
(MANASQUAN, NJ) -- Algonquin Arts Theatre presents its January musical, You're A Good Man, Charlie Brown from January 18-26, 2025. Rediscover the magic of childhood with Charlie Brown, Snoopy, Lucy, Linus, Sally and the rest of the gang. The musical brings to life the timeless stories that have captured the hearts of audiences for generations.
Kick Off the Holiday Season with "The Best Time of the Year – Music & Memories of Christmas" at MCCC's Kelsey Theatre 
(WEST WINDSOR, NJ) -- Put away the turkey, unpack the jingle bells and get into the holiday spirit with The MTM Players for a warm, fun, family-friendly musical revue "The Best Time of the Year – Music & Memories of Christmas" for one weekend and five performances, November 29-December 1, 2024, at the Kelsey Theatre on Mercer County Community College's West Windsor Campus.
Bergen County Players to Host Special Post-Show Talkback with SAG Award winner Lea DeLaria 
(ORADELL, NJ) -- Bergen County Players (BCP) will host a special post-show talkback with actor, comedian, jazz musician, and author Lea DeLaria, on Saturday, November 16, 2024 at the Little Firehouse Theatre. DeLaria will answer audience questions on her characterization of POTUS' zany sister, Bernadette. She'll also update viewers on the unique trajectory of her career, as well as how being openly gay has shaped it.
music
Outpost in the Burbs presents Half Waif 
(MONTCLAIR, NJ) -- Outpost in the Burbs presents Half Waif on Saturday, February 22, 2025 at the First Congregational Church of Montclair. Her latest record, the emotionally powerful See You At The Maypole, was released on October 4, 2024. Showtime is 8:00pm.
Japanese Superstar Ado to Perform at Prudential Center in August 
(NEWARK, NJ) -- Crunchyroll, the global brand for anime, has announced that iconic Japanese vocalist Ado will embark on her second world tour, Ado WORLD TOUR 2025 "Hibana" Powered by Crunchyroll, reaching even more fans worldwide next year. The tour comes to the Prudential Center in Newark on Tuesday, August 5, 2025 at 8:00pm.
Princeton Symphony Orchestra presents A Festive Holiday POPS! with Vocalist Andrea Ross 
(PRINCETON, NJ) -- The Princeton Symphony Orchestra (PSO) is set to celebrate all the joys of the holiday season with Broadway vocalist Andrea Ross at this year's Holiday POPS! concerts on Saturday, December 14, 2024. Performances take place at 3:00pm & 6:00pm. Returning to Princeton from West Virginia's Wheeling Symphony Orchestra, John Devlin conducts both performances at Richardson Auditorium on the campus of Princeton University.
RVCC Concert to Feature Music by Violin Virtuoso, Pianist on December 15th 
(BRANCHBURG, NJ) -- Raritan Valley Community College's Arts & Design department will present "An Afternoon with Korean Violin Virtuoso Dr. Jinyoung Song Featuring Dr. Rachel Yunkyung Choo, Piano," Sunday, December 15, 2024 at 3:00pm. The hourlong event, part of RVCC's MOZAIKA Chamber Music Concert Series, will be held in the Welpe Theatre at the College's Branchburg campus.
Rowan University's Marie Rader Series presents An Afternoon with Ali Stroker on December 15th 
(GLASSBORO, NJ) -- New Jersey's own Tony Award-winner Ali Stroker will perform an afternoon concert of Broadway favorites as part of Rowan University's Marie Rader Presenting Series, Sunday, December 15, 2024 at 2:00pm in Pfleeger Concert Hall.
BlowUpRadio.com's New & Notable NJ Music 11/11/24 
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 Weftin, Lupe Dragon, The Antoine Poncelet Band, Battleviews, Sean Kiely, The Break Plans, and Marco Sepe. Plus a look back at "Trump Card" by Joker's Republic and the new book "Sensation Blues" by Bennett Kelly.
film
New Jersey Film Festival Spring 2025 Schedule Announced 
(NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ) -- The Rutgers Film Co-op/New Jersey Media Arts Center, in association with the Rutgers University Program in Cinema Studies, is proud to present the New Jersey Film Festival Spring 2025 which marks its 43rd Anniversary. The Festival will be taking place on select Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays between January 24-February 21, 2025. The Festival will once again be a hybrid one as they will be presenting it online as well as doing in-person screenings at Rutgers University.
art
Zimmerli Exhibit Showcases Rarely Shown Large-Scale Nonconformist Art 
(NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ) -- Painting to Scale, the latest exhibition at the Zimmerli Art Museum at Rutgers University-New Brunswick, boasts rarely shown, large-scale artwork from the Norton and Nancy Dodge Collection of Nonconformist Art from the Soviet Union. The exhibit, which runs from November 13, 2024 through October 5, 2025, features 60 works by artists from Belarus, Estonia, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Latvia, and Russia.
Novado Gallery presents "Converging Realities" 
(JERSEY CITY, NJ) -- Novado Gallery presents "Converging Realities" from November 15 to January 18, 2024. This innovative new exhibition unites the visions of three unique artists, each interpreting the environment through different artistic lenses. It is an exploration of how photography, abstract painting, and constructive surrealism converge to understanding our familiar environment. Through collaboration, these artists transform their individual perspectives into a triptych that invites viewers to explore new dimensions within the ordinary and extraordinary elements of life.
community
New Jersey Council for the Humanities Awards 2024 Stanley N. Katz Prize for Excellence in Public Humanities to Ritual4Return 
(CAMDEN, NJ) -- The New Jersey Council for the Humanities (NJCH) recently announced the recipient of the 2024 Stanley N. Katz Prize for Excellence in Public Humanities, as well an honorable mention. Ritual4Return was awarded the top prize in recognition of its program offering an intensive 12-week healing workshop incorporating storytelling, theater, literature, and rites of passage for citizens returning from incarceration.
Holiday Shows are coming to State Theatre New Jersey 
(NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ) -- State Theatre New Jersey presents something for everyone this holiday season, including Broadway, dance, films, and more. The holidays will be brighter than ever at State Theatre New Jersey this season, bringing families and friends together to experience the power of live performance creating joyful memories that will last a lifetime. This holiday season, the lineup includes Dr. Seuss's How the Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical; An Evening with Chevy Chase & National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation; The Muppet Christmas Carol in Concert with New Jersey Symphony; and Cirque Musica Holiday Wonderland.
FEATURED EVENTS
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WP Chamber Winds and Preparatory Ensemble “Ragas for Winds”
Thursday, December 05, 2024 @ 7:30pm
William Paterson University - Shea Auditorium
300 Pompton Rd, Wayne, NJ 07470
category: music
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George Street Playhouse presents "Gene & Gilda"
Thursday, December 05, 2024 @ 7:30pm
New Brunswick Performing Arts Center (NBPAC)
11 Livingston Avenue, New Brunswick, NJ 08901
category: theatre
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The Muppet Christmas Carol in Concert with New Jersey Symphony
Thursday, December 05, 2024 @ 7:30pm
Mayo Performing Arts Center (MPAC)
100 South Street, Morristown, NJ 07960
category: film
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An Evening with Chevy Chase & National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation
Thursday, December 05, 2024 @ 7:30pm
State Theatre New Jersey
15 Livingston Avenue, New Brunswick, NJ 08901
category: film
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A Johnny Mathis Christmas
Thursday, December 05, 2024 @ 7:30pm
Count Basie Center for the Arts
99 Monmouth Street, Red Bank, NJ 07701
category: music
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EVENT PREVIEWS
Jesse Malin to Perform A Featured Set at Light of Day WinterFest 2025
(ASBURY PARK, NJ) -- The Light of Day Foundation is celebrating the 25th Anniversary of WinterFest 2025, the annual music festival taking place January 15-25, 2025 in Asbury Park, Red Bank, Montclair, NJ and New York City. Jesse Malin will perform in New Jersey for first time in two years joining an already powerful lineup including John Rzeznik, Brian Fallon, Brian Baker, Pete Steinkopf and LOD stalwarts Dramarama, Joe Grushecky & The Houserockers, Willie Nile, Tangiers Blues Band w/ Danny Clinch, The Weeklings, James Maddock, Joe D'Urso, Williams Honor, Adam Ezra and many more.
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.
