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Waretown Library presents "Nature in Ocean County" Photography Exhibit by Don Edwards

(WARETOWN, NJ) -- The Waretown Branch of the Ocean County Library will host Nature in Ocean County, an exhibit by award-winning local photographer Don Edwards, from May 1 until June 30, 2026 in the branch's meeting room. Edwards's work includes nature, wildlife, landscapes, cityscapes, and astrophotography.



New CARE Gallery Launches in Rockaway with Inaugural Exhibition "Gift of Grace" by Cedric Michael Cox

(ROCKAWAY, NJ) -- A new cultural destination is set to open in Morris County as CARE Gallery, a visual arts initiative of the Care Center of New Jersey (CCNJ), debuts with its inaugural exhibition, Gift of Grace: The Art of Cedric Michael Cox, on Saturday, May 2, 2026.



SOPAC Announces Farida Sherif as 2026 Paul Bartick Emerging Artist Award Recipient

(SOUTH ORANGE, NJ) -- The South Orange Performing Arts Center (SOPAC) has announced Farida Sherif as the recipient of the 2026 Paul Bartick Emerging Artist Award, along with a group of students also recognized for their outstanding artistic work. Farida is a senior at Verona High School and a participant in SOPAC's Inspired Minds Young Artist Exhibition over the past several years.



Jersey Artist Registry presents works by over 30 artists in exhibit at Oyster Point Hotel

(RED BANK, NJ) -- There are over 50 works by 31 artists in the Jersey Artist Registry art exhibition at The Oyster Point Hotel. The exhibit runs from May 8 through June 29, 2026, and includes a wide range of styles and media, from Brian Hallas' surreal photography to Gary Steven Groves' hard-edged geometry to Jodi DiLiberto's mystical fractals.








Cornelius Low House Museum presents "Caught in the Crossfire: Divided Loyalties in Middlesex County"

(PISCATAWAY, NJ) -- In honor of nationwide celebrations for America's 250th birthday in 2026, The Division of History and Historic Preservation's exhibition Caught in the Crossfire: Divided Loyalties in Middlesex County. The exhibit is on display from April 11 through December 31, 2028 at Cornelius Low House Museum.



Picture Middlesex County Contest Returns for Spring 2026 with New Video Submission Option

Middlesex County's popular photo contest, Picture Middlesex County, is back for the spring season, inviting residents to showcase life and nature across Middlesex County through photography — and, new this year, videography. Submissions will be accepted until Tuesday, June 2, 2026. The winning photos and videos, selected by a panel of judges, will be publicly displayed at future County events and featured in marketing materials.



Middletown Arts Center presents Garden State Watercolor Society's Annual Juried Exhibition 2026

(MIDDLETOWN, NJ) -- Middletown Arts Center presents the Garden State Watercolor Society (GSWS) for the group's 56th Annual Open Juried Exhibition and 8th Annual Art Installation Exhibition. This exhibition is the organization's largest exhibition of the year. Works are on display now through May 30, 2026 as well as online.



The Montclair Art Museum presents "Shifting Terrain: Perspectives on Land in North America"

(MONTCLAIR, NJ) -- The Montclair Art Museum (MAM) presents Shifting Terrain: Perspectives on Land in North America, a major exhibition drawn from the Museum's permanent collection that reexamines nearly two centuries of American and Native American art through the lens of land, identity, and history. Curated by Chief Curator Gail Stavitsky with the assistance of Laura J. Allen, Curator of Native American Art, the exhibition opens on April 25, 2026 and will be on view through April 2028.



Teen Arts New Jersey presents "Creative Change Makers" art exhibition in Long Branch

(LONG BRANCH, NJ) -- Teen Arts New Jersey presents Creative Change Makers, a group arts exhibition focusing on Sustainable Arts, featuring students (grades 9-12) from across the state of New Jersey. The exhibition runs from April 8 through May 1, 2026 at the Long Branch Arts & Cultural Center.







 

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Princeton

Princeton Summer Theater Announces 2026 Season

(PRINCETON, NJ) -- Princeton Summer Theater has unveiled its 2026 subscription season which will run from June 11th to August 1st, featuring an exciting lineup of three mainstage pieces and a family-friendly musical. Productions include Barefoot in the Park, The 39 Steps, True West, and You're a Good Man Charlie Brown.



Crossroads

Crossroads Theatre Company presents "Sizwe Banzi Is Dead"

(NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ) -- Crossroads Theatre Company presents Sizwe Bansi Is Dead from May 19 - June 14, 2026 at the New Brunswick Performing Arts Center. This is a powerful, funny, and deeply moving story about identity, survival, and the extraordinary ingenuity of ordinary people navigating an unjust system.



Zoopraxic

Zoopraxic presents "In the Devil's Hands" by Helen Banner

(LONG ISLAND, NY) -- In the Devil's Hands, Helen Banner's riveting new play will extend its run to 21 performances running between May 20 and June 14, 2026. Set in the Channel Islands in the 1940s, this intimate and immersive production will have its world premiere at the new micro theatre space Zoopraxic in Long Island City (first stop in Queens).



"Slanted

"Slanted Floors" returns to its Greenpoint Apartment

(NEW YORK, NY) -- Following critical acclaim and sold-out performances, Slanted Floors — hailed by the Daily Beast as "one of New York's most unique and exclusive pieces of theatre" — returns for a strictly limited five-week engagement in its original Greenpoint apartment setting. Performances will run May 26 through June 26, 2026, with 150 seats available.



Arden

Arden Theatre Company presents "Dear Evan Hansen"

(PHILADELPHIA, PA) -- Arden Theatre Company brings the Tony Award-winning musical, Dear Evan Hansen, to the F. Otto Haas Stage this spring. Featuring a book by Steven Levenson and music and lyrics by Benj Pasek and Justin Paul, the production is directed by Terrence J. Nolen and co-conceived by Jorge Cousineau and Nolen. Performances begin May 21, the show opens May 27, and runs through July 5, 2026.












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Makin Waves Song of the Week: "Junky Eyes" by Greg Amici

The Makin Waves Song of the Week is "Junky Eyes," the latest video from Central Jersey-based singer-songwriter Greg Amici's 2025 solo debut LP, "Tragicomic."




Rock On! This Week's Sound Bites... 06/04/2026

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BlowUpRadio.com's New & Notable NJ Music 6/1/26

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 Songbird, Allison Strong, Hexagon Cat, Sleep Station, and Lily Vakili. Plus a look back at "Everything Explodes" by Joshua Van Ness.