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Auntie Anne's and Evil Genius Beer Company release a limited edition Oktoberfest Lager
(PHILADELPHIA, PA) -- Auntie Anne’s®, the world’s largest hand-rolled soft pretzel franchise, and Philadelphia-based Evil Genius Beer Company have teamed up to create a special Oktoberfest-style lager that will be released just in time for the classic beer-centric celebration.
Ocean County Library presents "Civic Participation in Cancer Alley"
(TOMS RIVER, NJ) -- The Ocean County Library presents a program about the New Jersey’s environment, its impacts, and ways that residents can address them. “Civic Participation in Cancer Alley” will take place on Monday, September 12 at 7:00pm. The program takes place in the Library’s Toms River Branch, and will be simulcast virtually. Independent author, journalist and environmental scientist Thomas Belton will lead the interactive discussion in Mancini Hall.
Literature to Life to Perform at the National Book Festival
(WASHINGTON, DC) -- Literature to Life (LTL), a performance-based literacy program that presents professionally staged verbatim adaptations of award-winning American literary classics, is set to perform at the prestigious National Book Festival, presented by the Library of Congress. The 22nd Annual National Book Festival will be held at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington D.C. on September 3, 2022. LTL will present its adaptations of Richard Wright’s Black Boy, Junot Díaz’s The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao, and James Baldwin’s If Beale Street Could Talk.
Carteret seeks bands and artists for September Music Festival
(CARTERET, NJ) -- The Central Jersey Arts Council is looking for artists. Are you looking for an opportunity to showcase your music? Here’s your chance! Carteret is holding a music festival during the annual Ethnic Day and Charity Carnival Celebration on Sunday, September 15-18, leading up to the Battle of the Bands.
Holmdel Theatre Company to present Tony Nominee Elizabeth Stanley
(HOLMDEL, NJ) -- Holmdel Theatre Company's Broadway at the Barn presents Tony Nominee Elizabeth Stanley on Saturday, September 10th at 8:00pm. Heralded as one of the "Breakout Stars of 2020" by The New York Times, Elizabeth Stanley received Tony, Drama Desk, Outer Critics Circle Award nominations and a Grammy Award for her performance as Mary Jane Healy in the Broadway musical Jagged Little Pill, inspired by the music of Alanis Morissette.
Jersey City Theater Center presents Heart of Afghanistan
(JERSEY CITY, NJ) -- Jersey City Theater Center will present Afghan quartet Heart of Afghanistan at White Eagle Hall on Sunday, September 18 at 6:00pm. A multi-talented band widely recognized in Afghanistan, Heart of Afghanistan consists of Ahmad Fanoos (vocals and harmonium) his two sons Elham (piano) and Mehran (violin). Together, they tell the story of Afghanistan from its pre-Islamic Buddhist heritage through traditional Ghazals based on the Sufi inspired poetry of Rumi (who was born in Afghanistan) and the ‘Afghan Elvis,’ Ahmad Zahir, who took the music of Elvis Presley and translated it into Dari. Heart of Afghanistan’s idea is to give a 360-degree view of Afghan culture through music, poetry and art.
Ocean Grove Camp Meeting Association presents Organist Alexander Leonardi
(OCEAN GROVE, NJ) -- As part of its ongoing free organ concert series, the Ocean Grove Camp Meeting Association (OCGMCA) will present prize-winning young artist Alexander Leonardi, who will perform on the Great Auditorium Pipe Organ on Wednesday August 24 at 7:30pm.
TEDxCapeMay 2022 returns for "Body & Soul"
(CAPE MAY, NJ) -- /PRNewswire/ -- Following two years of virtual productions, TEDxCapeMay returns live for its 11th season on October 2, 2022, at Cape May Convention Hall from 1:30pm to 5:30pm. The independently organized event, licensed by TED, features 12 outstanding presenters and performers under the theme of "Body & Soul" followed by an open-bar reception right on the Atlantic Ocean.
bergenPAC Announces New Board Members
(ENGLEWOOD, NJ) -- Bergen Performing Arts Center (bergenPAC) has announced the addition of four new members to its Board of Trustees. Ray Chew, Vivian Scott Chew, Steven Goldstein, and Valerie Vainieri Huttle joined the board of bergenPAC at a critical time as the storied theater’s $15 million Invest in the Arts Capital Campaign funds a comprehensive restoration and renovation of the historic venue.
New Jersey Stage: Daily Edition 08-17-22
Here is the morning update from New Jersey's arts newswire. We regularly publish between 8-15 new articles and news reports each day. Nobody covers the Arts throughout the Garden State like New Jersey Stage!
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Air Supply
Mayo Performing Arts Center (MPAC)
100 South Street, Morristown, NJ 07960
category: music
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Summer Family Thursdays & Fridays
Newark Museum of Art - Main Building
49 Washington Street, Newark, NJ 07102
category: kids
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The Metromaniacs
Shakespeare Theatre Of NJ - F.M. Kirby Shakespeare Theatre
36 Madison Avenue, Madison, NJ 07940
category: theatre
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The Who's Tommy
Algonquin Arts Theatre
60 Abe Voorhees, Manasquan, NJ 08736
category: theatre
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MANHATTAN COMEDY NIGHT
Mayo Performing Arts Center (MPAC)
100 South Street, Morristown, NJ 07960
category: comedy
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Summer Family Thursdays & Fridays
Newark Museum of Art - Main Building
49 Washington Street, Newark, NJ 07102
category: kids
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The Metromaniacs
Shakespeare Theatre Of NJ - F.M. Kirby Shakespeare Theatre
36 Madison Avenue, Madison, NJ 07940
category: theatre
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The Lost Princess of Oz – A World Premiere
Monmouth University - Pollak Theatre
400 Cedar Avenue, West Long Branch, NJ 07764
category: dance
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The Who's Tommy
Algonquin Arts Theatre
60 Abe Voorhees, Manasquan, NJ 08736
category: theatre
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The Metromaniacs
Shakespeare Theatre Of NJ - F.M. Kirby Shakespeare Theatre
36 Madison Avenue, Madison, NJ 07940
category: theatre
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