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Calling All Artists! Display Your Work at the Long Beach Island Branch of the Ocean County Library

(SURF CITY, NJ) -- Are you a creative individual looking to share your work with your community? The Long Beach Island Branch of the Ocean County Library is looking for artists within the Ocean County area to display their artwork in the branch's meeting room. They are also looking for collectors and/or artists to display their collections, crafts or hobbies in the branch's lobby display case.



New Jersey Stage: Daily Edition 01-21-26

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!





A Day in the Life of a Monk Documentary Screens at the 2026 New Jersey Film Festival!

by Logan Ward
published 2026-01-21

Portrait of a Monastery is a documentary by John Decker that follows the life of monks in the Order of the Holy Cross. They mainly rely on the teachings of the Rule of St. Benedict, focusing on peace, prayer, and work. This documentary differs from others by choosing to omit interviews. This gives it a very unique feel, as Decker instead chooses to highlight the beauty in and around the Holy Cross Monastery in West Park, New York. Scenes tend to jump from nature to the monks singing or partaking in regular activities. Everything is captured very gorgeously and makes use of the sounds that are present, rather than adding music in post-production, leading to birds heard chirping or the beautiful songs of the monks. Decker’s cinematography makes you feel as if you are there witnessing this in real time, and the use of the sounds that are naturally occurring adds to this. The outside shots tend to be very still, and there is a serene quality to these that encapsulates the way the monks must feel.



Journey Back to the 80s is in Full Rehearsal Mode — Roxey Ballet Dancers Jam, Groove, and Get Totally Tubular

(FRENCHTOWN, NJ) -- The countdown is officially on for Journey Back to the 80s, and the studios at Roxey Ballet are buzzing with neon-bright energy. Dancers are deep in rehearsal, jamming out to iconic 80s hits from the GruvTyme Band, bringing the decade's unforgettable sound and style to life through dynamic, high-energy choreography.








Kean Stage to Host Internationally Celebrated Dedication with Roger Peltzman in recognition of Holocaust Remembrance Day

(UNION, NJ) -- In recognition of International Holocaust Remembrance Day, and in partnership with Kean University's Holocaust Education & Resource Center, Kean Stage will present Dedication with Roger Peltzman on Sunday, January 25, 2026 at Wilkins Theatre. The event begins at 3:00pm.



The Growing Stage presents a modern take on a classic story with "Cinderella: A Salsa Fairy Tale"

(NETCONG, NJ) -- The Growing Stage: The Children's Theatre of New Jersey presents Cinderella: A Salsa Fairy Tale. With a book and lyrics by Karen Zacarías (Ella Enchanted) and music by Deborah Wicks La Puma (Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus), this vibrant production runs weekends from February 6–15, 2026. The play poses the question: What will happen to Cinderella at the ball... game?



Rialto Spotlight Series Continues with Westfield Native Playwright Marc Acito

(WESTFIELD, NJ) -- The Rialto Center for Creativity's Spotlight Series continues into 2026 with an event that brings playwright, novelist, and humorist Marc Acito back to his hometown to discuss his decades-long creative career, which spans Broadway, The New York Times, NPR, and more. The event will take place on Thursday, February 12, 2026 at the Rialto Center for Creativity. It begins at 7:00pm.



The Magic of Rob Lake: Live From Broadway comes to Carteret PAC

(CARTERET, NJ) -- Fresh from a critically acclaimed Broadway run, The Magic of Rob Lake: Live From Broadway arrives at the URSB Carteret Performing Arts & Events Center for one night only on Saturday, March 14, 2026 offering audiences a rare opportunity to experience magic as a true theatrical event - immersive, uplifting, and filled with unforgettable wonder. Showtime is 7:30pm.



Events This Week in New Jersey from January 20-26, 2026

Here is a look at upcoming events taking place from January 20-26, 2026 along with our featured listings. New Jersey Stage offers previews of events throughout the Garden State as well as select shows in New York City and Philadelphia areas.