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2025 Asbury Park Music Award Winners

(ASBURY PARK, NJ) -- From 1993 through 2018, the Asbury Music Awards celebrated the best of the local music scene. On February 20, 2026, the celebration returned, rebranded as the Asbury Park Music Awards now presented by the Asbury Park Music Foundation (APMF) with the night serving as a benefit for the organization.



PHOTOS from "Mesmerized: A Ben Franklin Science and History Mystery" at The Growing Stage

by John Posada
published 2026-03-08

(NETCONG, NJ) -- The Growing Stage, the children's theatre of New Jersey, is presenting Mesmerized: A Ben Franklin Science and History Mystery weekends from March 6-22, 2026. This was adapted for the stage by Suzanne Maynard Miller and is based on the book Mesmerized: How Ben Franklin Solved a Mystery that Baffled All of France by Mara Rockliff. Photographer John Posada was on hand to take photos.



Works & Process Announces Open Call for 2026-27 Residencies

Works & Process, a non-profit performing arts organization that champions artists and their creative process from studio to stage, announces an open application for week-long, out-of-town residencies for NYC-based choreographers and dance companies.



Vendors Wanted for Monmouth County Fair

(FREEHOLD, NJ) -- Calling artists, crafters, commercial and food vendors! Applications to become a vendor for the 51st Annual Monmouth County Fair are now available. Held at East Freehold Showgrounds, Kozloski Road, Freehold, the fair is the largest, family-oriented, multi-day event held in Monmouth County and the Jersey Shore area. This year’s dates are Wednesday-Sunday, July 22-26, 2026.








Wharton Performing Arts School 2026 Summer Camps Return to Berkeley Heights with Expanded Programming

(BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ) -- The Wharton Performing Arts School (PAS) is excited to share that its 2026 summer camps will take place in Berkeley Heights, ensuring campers can enjoy the program's most popular offerings. Full-day camp options are now available for children aged 7 and up, and half-day camp options begin at age 4.



Bergen County Players Pairs Southern Hospitality with "The Cake" for an Exclusive Opening Weekend Celebration

(ORADELL, NJ) -- Bergen County Players (BCP) is turning up the heat for the opening of Bekah Brunstetter’s hit dramedy, The Cake, with a special community-focused promotion: "A Slice of Community: Opening Weekend Reception." To celebrate the "faith, family, and frosting" at the heart of the play, BCP has partnered with local favorite The Modern Cakery to host a complimentary pre-curtain reception in the lounge of the Little Firehouse Theatre during opening weekend, March 14-15, 2026.



Princeton Makes To Close Art Market On March 21st

(PRINCETON, NJ) -- Princeton Makes, a Princeton-based artist cooperative, has announced that it will close its art market in the Princeton Shopping Center on Saturday, March 21, 2026 and have a 20% Off Sale until the store closes.



South Jersey Musician Wants You To Be In His Music Video

Craig Whitaker is asking New Jersey to be in his music video. Not as extras. Not as a backdrop. As the whole point.



Nutley Little Theatre presents a Staged Reading of "With a Capital C" by Lawrence Paone

(NUTLEY, NJ) -- On Sunday, March 29, 2026 at 7:00pm, Nutley Little Theatre presents a free staged reading of With a Capital C - an original script written by Drew University Alum, Lawrence Paone and directed by another Drew Alum and NLT member, Mead Winters. There will be a talkback with the author immediately following the performance.