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6th Annual Sip in Autumn Wine Festival to Take Place November 7-8 in Bayville

(BAYVILLE, NJ) -- The outdoor festival season may be coming to a close, but it's going out in epic style. Raise your glass and join the celebration as the 6th Annual Sip in Autumn Wine Festival returns to Veterans Park in Bayville, NJ, on Saturday, November 7, and Sunday, November 8, 2026 from 11:30am to 4:30pm each day. This event is the grand finale of New Jersey's outdoor wine festival season, and there's no better way to say goodbye to sunny days and crisp fall afternoons than by savoring the very best our state has to offer.



Historic Community Program Honored the Legacy of Allen AME Church in Cape May

(CAPE MAY, NJ) -- On Saturday, September 19, 2026, the Cape May community celebrated the former Allen African Methodist Episcopal (AME) Church, now the Clemans Theater for the Arts and home to East Lynne Theater Company, at a special program titled "Allen AME: Our Stories, Our Space, Our Legacy." The program honored the enduring history and cultural significance of the former AME and was organized by the Allen AME Legacy Committee, a community-based committee founded in 2025 by East Lynne Theater Co. to help preserve, extend and share the history of Allen AME Church and its lasting impact on Cape May.



Top 15 Most Read Stories At New Jersey Stage from September 13-19, 2026

Here's a look at the top 15 most read articles published on New Jersey Stage from September 13-129, 2026. Each week we publish at least 70 articles, including original columns and features, promoting events and covering arts news taking place throughout the state and nearby areas like Philadelphia and New York City. This week's top 15 includes articles from 8 counties in New Jersey (Atlantic, Bergen, Essex, Hudson, Mercer, Middlesex, Monmouth, and Sussex).



Dandy's World Gardenview Experience is coming to American Dream

(EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ) -- American Dream, the premier entertainment and retail destination, continues to bring one-of-a-kind experiences to life, with its latest offering, Dandy's World Gardenview Experience, set to debut this fall. The first-of-its-kind activation for the Dandy's World IP, an extremely popular all-ages survival-horror experience on Roblox will take place at American Dream from October 7 through November 1, 2026, highlighting a festive American Scream calendar.








Newsrooom Philadelphia Unveils The Pumpkin Press - Halloween Speakeasy Where New York Legend Meets Philly Lore

(PHILADELPHIA, PA) -- This fall, something mysterious is galloping through the darkness of night from New York to Philadelphia. Hidden inside Newsroom Philadelphia, The Pumpkin Press is a limited-time fall transformation that brings together the origins of Newsroom, the legend of the Headless Horseman and Sleepy Hollow and Philadelphia's connection to Edgar Allan Poe - all within a speakeasy already known for its book-lined walls, hidden entrance and a dark sense of discovery.



Loew's Jersey Theatre Announces Grand Re-Opening Weekend

(JERSEY CITY, NJ) -- Nearly a century after first opening its doors as one of the nation's most spectacular movie palaces, the historic Loew's Jersey Theatre in Jersey City will re-open as a fully restored, state-of-the-art live performance venue this fall after a massive redevelopment project. With its Grand Re-Opening Weekend set for Friday, November 13 and Saturday, November 14, 2026. Loew's Jersey Theatre will once again take its place as a premier destination for concerts, live events, community events, and more in the heart of Journal Square.



Trenton Ironhawks Unveil Jerseys Ahead Of Inaugural Season

(TRENTON, NJ) -- Trenton's newest professional sports team, the Trenton Ironhawks officially unveiled their home and away uniforms for their upcoming inaugural season.



Monmouth County Park System to host Harvest Home Festival on September 27th

(HOLMDEL, NJ) -- The Monmouth County Park System will host its Harvest Home Festival from 11:00am-5:00pm on Sunday, September 27, 2026 at Historic Longstreet Farm, Holmdel. Reminiscent of an old-fashioned fair from the 1890s, this event features wagon rides, old-fashioned games, live entertainment, and craft demonstrations.



Mountain Creek Resort hosts 42nd Annual Oktoberfest this weekend

(VERNON, NJ) -- Mountain Creek Resort, the New York Metro Area's premier destination for four-season mountain adventure, is welcoming the arrival of fall with a lineup of signature celebrations that bring together live entertainment, seasonal flavors and activities for the whole family. The festivities begin September 19-20, 2026 with the resort's 42nd Annual Oktoberfest, a long-standing tradition featuring an expanded selection of German beers, authentic cuisine and live entertainment at the base of the mountain.









LATEST COLUMNS


Rock On! This Week's Sound Bites... 09/24/2026

"Oh gosh, what would you like to know?" Responded Los Angeles based singer-songwriter and touring artist Paula Fong as she discussed the upcoming October 2 release of her first full-length album, "A Bird on the Wing."




Makin Waves Song of the Week: "Mountain Walk" by The Beagles with Joy

The Makin Waves Song of the Week is "Mountain Walk," the third single from "Listen for a Moment," the new LP by The Beagles with Joy.




Rock On! This Week's Sound Bites... 09/17/2026

"Yes, I'm in Montclair," said the incredible Lily Vakili as she talked about her two recent releases,her music and upcoming tour which kicks off on September 26 in Blairstown, NJ to support both. "Actually, "Oceans of Kansas" came out already; I'm still very much supporting and promoting that and it came out last year, that was a full LP and then this year, I released a live in studio EP called "Live Wire."




This Week in Music

Here is a look at shows taking place this week along with our featured listings and a look at some upcoming shows. New Jersey Stage offers previews of concerts throughout the Garden State as well as select shows in New York City and Philadelphia areas








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(JERSEY CITY, NJ) -- New Jersey Symphony presents the Jersey City Music & Arts Festival from Thursday, September 24 to Saturday, October 3, 2026 in the Powerhouse Arts District (Provost Street between Bay and Morgan Streets). Admission is free and open to the public.

Celebrate 27 Years of Oktoberfest in Leonia on September 26th

Celebrate 27 Years of Oktoberfest in Leonia on September 26th

(LEONIA, NJ) -- The Rotary Club of the Palisades invites the community to celebrate the 27th Annual Leonia Oktoberfest on Saturday, September 26, 2026, from 3:00pm to 10:00pm at Wood Park in Leonia. Enjoy a fun-filled day of live music, beer, dancing, entertainment, crafts, face painting, Dolly the Clown, and a Beer Stemming Competition. NEW this year: a variety of Food Trucks and Vendor Craft Tables featuring fun crafts, unique items, and more!

Monmouth County Park System to host Harvest Home Festival on September 27th

Monmouth County Park System to host Harvest Home Festival on September 27th

(HOLMDEL, NJ) -- The Monmouth County Park System will host its Harvest Home Festival from 11:00am-5:00pm on Sunday, September 27, 2026 at Historic Longstreet Farm, Holmdel. Reminiscent of an old-fashioned fair from the 1890s, this event features wagon rides, old-fashioned games, live entertainment, and craft demonstrations.

American Theater Group presents "In Conversation" with Tony Danza at Union Arts Center on September 28th

American Theater Group presents "In Conversation" with Tony Danza at Union Arts Center on September 28th

(UNION, NJ) -- American Theater Group (ATG), in partnership with the Union Arts Center, will launch a new In Conversation live event series with special guest Tony Danza at the DMK Black Box Theater at the Union Arts Center on Monday, September 28, 2026 at 7:00pm.

Lewis Center for the Arts

Lewis Center for the Arts' Princeton Atelier and The Toni Morrison Foundation present Now is the Time: Artists Go to Work II

(PRINCETON, NJ) -- The Lewis Center for the Arts at Princeton University and The Toni Morrison Foundation have curated a series of events and conversations that continues the dialogue begun last spring at the symposium, Now is the Time: Artists Go to Work, Toni Morrison's Atelier and the Importance of Artistic Convening and Collaboration. The series is rooted in Morrison's famous quote about challenging times, "This is precisely the time when artists go to work. There is no time for despair." The events take place from October 1-4, 2026 at various collaborating venues in New York City. All events are open to the public with tickets available through each of the venues.

Monmouth Arts presents "Culture Around the Corner"

Monmouth Arts presents "Culture Around the Corner"

(LONG BRANCH, NJ) -- Monmouth Arts presents the inaugural "Culture Around the Corner," a FREE three-day multicultural festival taking place Friday, October 2 through Sunday, October 4 in Long Branch. The festival will bring Long Branch alive with music, dance, food, visual art, artisan experiences and family-friendly programming that celebrate New Jersey's cultural traditions and creative communities.

Newark Symphony Hall Announces Africa on Stage, a Month-Long Celebration of African Arts and Culture

Newark Symphony Hall Announces Africa on Stage, a Month-Long Celebration of African Arts and Culture

(NEWARK, NJ) -- Newark Symphony Hall presents Africa on Stage, a month-long celebration of African and diaspora arts, culture, and education throughout October 2026 as a centerpiece of the venue's Centennial programming. Spanning four weeks, the festival transforms the Hall's campus into a gathering place for film, fashion, beauty, live music, and community learning, culminating in FELA! The Concert, a one-night-only performance in the historic Sarah Vaughan Concert Hall on Thursday, October 22, 2026 at 7:00pm.

Join the Fun at Illumination 250: The Largest Interactive Public Arts Festival in Bergen County

Join the Fun at Illumination 250: The Largest Interactive Public Arts Festival in Bergen County

(HACKENSACK, NJ) -- The Hackensack Performing Arts Center (HACPAC) announces Illumination 250, a full-day regional cultural arts celebration observing America's Semiquincentennial anniversary, will take place on Saturday, October 3, 2026 in Hackensack. Bring the family, friends, and neighbors to the largest free public, interactive festival in North Jersey open to all ages. In the event of severe inclement weather, the festival will take place the following weekend on Saturday, October 10.

Waves of Education

Waves of Education's 6th Annual Run Toward a Better Future 5K & Family Fun Event to Take Place in Clark

(CLARK, NJ) -- Waves of Education's 6th Annual Run Toward a Better Future 5K & Family Fun Event will take place on Sunday, October 4, 2026 at Oak Ridge Park in Clark.

Bisa Butler and Grammy-winner Durand Bernarr to Headline 2026 Newark Arts Festival

Bisa Butler and Grammy-winner Durand Bernarr to Headline 2026 Newark Arts Festival

(NEWARK, NJ) -- World-renowned artist Bisa Butler and Grammy Award-winning artist Durand Bernarr will headline the 2026 Newark Arts Festival, returning October 7–11 for five days of exhibitions, music, performance, artist conversations, family programming, open studios and late-night arts experiences across Newark.