Rock On! This Week's Sound Bites...10/3/24
by Danny Coleman - published 2024-10-03
"We are in Skokie, Illinois, just finished up in Canada and we're playing Chicago tomorrow," said Billy Bob Thornton, a.k.a "Bud" of The Boxmasters as he and guitarist/producer J.D. Andrew discussed the band's formation, recording equipment, sound and a rainy day in West Long Branch as they prepare to return once again to the intimate confines of Monmouth University's Pollak Theatre for a 7 p.m. show on October 11.
The MAC Players at the Middletown Arts Center presents "Into the Woods"
(MIDDLETOWN, NJ) -- The MAC Players at the Middletown Arts Center presents Into The Woods over two weekends, October 18–20 and October 25–27, 2024. James Lapine and Stephen Sondheim take everyone's favorite storybook characters and bring them together for a timeless, yet relevant, piece... and a rare modern classic. The Tony Award-winning book and score are both enchanting and touching. Orchestrations by Jonathan Tunick. This will be the ninth production for the community theater group and will be led by Director Kathy Connolly with Musical Director Matt Ebersole, Choreographer Samantha Amaral and Assistant Director Victoria Keiser.
The Headless Horseman Rides Again in the Legend of Sleepy Hollow at Mile Square Theatre
by Carolyn M. Brown, JerseyArts.com - published 2024-10-03
The beloved tale of Ichabod Crane, the Headless Horseman, and the town of Sleepy Hollow is woven into the fabric of American folklore. A witty adaptation of Washington Irving's timeless ghost story, "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow," comes to life on stage, October 3-20, 2024, at the Mile Square Theatre in Hoboken, New Jersey. The 80-minute show is full of twists, turns, and tee-hees, all told by one man, Shawn K. Jain, performing courtesy of the Actors' Equity Association. Jain embodies a variety of characters using vocal and physical changes to transform seamlessly from one person to the next.
OctoberFest at The Union Market & Gallery: A Night of Music, Art, and Spooky Community Fun
(TUCKERTON, NJ) -- Get ready for an unforgettable evening of music, art, and community spirit at the first-ever OctoberFest in the Tuckerton Seaport, happening on Saturday, October 12th from 5:00pm to 9:00pm at The Union Market & Gallery. This event promises a vibrant mix of live performances, local vendors, art displays, face painting, and delicious food and drink specials.
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7th Annual Pork Roll Palooza to take place October 12st in Phillipsburg
(PHILLIPSBURG, NJ) -- Norwescap is proud to host the 7th Annual Pork Roll Palooza presented by The Taylor Provisions Company, in partnership with the Phillipsburg Downtown Association, on Saturday, October 12, 2024 from 11:00am to 5:00pm at Shappell Park, 353 South Main Street in Phillipsburg. This family-friendly fest is one of the area's most fun fall events. Admission is free. In the case of severe weather, the rain date is Sunday, October 13.
Examine Your Inner Self with Lori Gottlieb in Ocean County Library Virtual Author Talk on October 22nd
(TOMS RIVER, NJ) -- When psychotherapist Lori Gottlieb's personal world collapsed, she found herself moving from the analyst's seat to the couch. The experience spawned her refreshingly candid Maybe You Should Talk to Someone. You might recognize bits of yourself in her Ocean County Library Virtual Author Talk on Tuesday, October 22, 2024. The event begins at 2:00pm.
Grunin Center presents Sixtiesmania on Saturday
(TOMS RIVER, NJ) -- Sixtiesmania will take over the Jay & Linda Grunin Center for the Arts on Saturday, October 5, 2024 when the dynamic tribute band presents "A Journey Through the Sixties" with shows at 3:00pm & 8:00pm. Covering all the great groups and songs that became an iconic backdrop to that turbulent decade, Sixtiesmania takes the audience on a musical roller coaster ride from the Beatles to The Beach Boys and everything in between, including the British Invasion, the California sounds, Carnaby Street, the Vietnam tour of duty, Flower Power, Woodstock and so much more.
Literature to Life Performs at Two Free Events Across New York City Public Libraries in October
(NEW YORK, NY) -- This month, Literature to Life (LTL) will bring two of its Signature titles to two events that are free and open to the public, hosted in New York City and Queens public libraries. The first event, presented in partnership with the Literary Freedom Project, will take place on Saturday, October 5 at 1:30pm at Bronx Library Center. The second will take place on Saturday, October 19 at 3:30pm at Langston Hughes Library as part of their annual Literary Arts Festival.
Dueling Pianist, Who Performed on "Don't Forget the Lyrics" with Host Wayne Brady, to Play at The Community Chest's Shake Rattle and Roll Fall Celebration
(ENGLEWOOD, NJ) -- Shake, Rattle & Roll Dueling Pianos, New York City's longest running all request Rock 'n Roll party, is coming to northern New Jersey to perform in The Community Chest of Eastern Bergen County's Fall Celebration on Tuesday, October 29, 2024. Dueling pianists, Mark Weisner and Rob Carroll, will present an evening of live piano music, comedy, and cabaret at the Englewood Field Club (341 Engle Street) in Englewood from 7:00pm to 10:00pm. Weisner performed for several years on the FOX TV show, Don't Forget the Lyrics, with host Wayne Brady.
FEATURED EVENTS
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Five For Fighting w/ String Quartet
Wednesday, October 09, 2024 @ 7:30pm
The Vogel
99 Monmouth Street, Red Bank, NJ 07701
category: music
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Emiliana Simon-Thomas
Wednesday, October 09, 2024 @ 11:00am
Grunin Center
1 College Drive, Toms River, NJ 08754
category: community
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Lee Asher
Wednesday, October 09, 2024 @ 7:00pm
Bergen Performing Arts Center (bergenPAC)
30 North Van Brunt Street, Englewood, NJ 07631
category: community
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Duel Reality
Wednesday, October 09, 2024 @ 7:30pm
McCarter Theatre Center (Matthews Theater)
91 University Place, Princeton, NJ 08540
category: theatre
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BEAT – Belew/Vai/Levin/Carey play 80s King Crimson
Wednesday, October 09, 2024 @ 7:30pm
Count Basie Center for the Arts
99 Monmouth Street, Red Bank, NJ 07701
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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Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat
Friday, October 11, 2024 @ 8:00pm
Algonquin Arts Theatre
60 Abe Voorhees, Manasquan, NJ 08736
category: theatre
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Theater Q Asbury presents "Zanna Don't - The Reboot!"
Friday, October 11, 2024 @ 8:00pm
House of Independents
572 Cookman Avenue, Asbury Park, NJ 07712
category: theatre
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The Growing Stage presents Roald Dahl's Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
Friday, October 11, 2024 @ 7:30pm
The Historic Palace Theatre
7 Ledgewood Avenue, Netcong, NJ 07857
category: theatre
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What the Constitution Means to Me
Friday, October 11, 2024 @ 2:00pm
New Brunswick Performing Arts Center (NBPAC)
11 Livingston Avenue, New Brunswick, NJ 08901
category: theatre
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A Marvelous Night: The Music of Van Morrison
Friday, October 11, 2024 @ 7:00pm
The Vogel
99 Monmouth Street, Red Bank, NJ 07701
category: music
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Billy Bob Thornton & The Boxmasters
Friday, October 11, 2024 @ 8:00pm
Monmouth University - Pollak Theatre
400 Cedar Avenue, West Long Branch, NJ 07764
category: music
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The One Hit Wonderers
Friday, October 11, 2024 @ 7:30pm
Lizzie Rose Music Room
217 E. Main Street, Tuckerton, NJ 08087
category: music
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Junwen Liang
Friday, October 11, 2024 @ 2:00pm
Grunin Center
1 College Drive, Toms River, NJ 08754
category: music
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The Concert: A Tribute to Abba
Friday, October 11, 2024 @ 8:00pm
State Theatre New Jersey
15 Livingston Avenue, New Brunswick, NJ 08901
category: music
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Southern Rockfest Featuring A Brother’s Revival and Classic Skynyrd Live
Friday, October 11, 2024 @ 8:00pm
Bergen Performing Arts Center (bergenPAC)
30 North Van Brunt Street, Englewood, NJ 07631
category: music
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Duel Reality
Friday, October 11, 2024 @ 7:30pm
McCarter Theatre Center (Matthews Theater)
91 University Place, Princeton, NJ 08540
category: theatre
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Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat
Saturday, October 12, 2024 @ 2:00pm
Algonquin Arts Theatre
60 Abe Voorhees, Manasquan, NJ 08736
category: theatre
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EVENT PREVIEWS
Princeton Makes presents 2nd Annual Art in the Courtyard - Fall Festival on Sunday
(PRINCETON, NJ) -- Princeton Makes will hold its second annual Art in the Courtyard - Fall Festival on Sunday, October 6, 2024 from 11:00am to 5:00pm in the Princeton Shopping Center courtyard. The festival is a celebration of creativity and community and will showcase the local artistic talent of Princeton and neighboring areas.
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.
