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State Theatre New Jersey presents MOMIX: Alice

(NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ) -- State Theatre New Jersey presents MOMIX: Alice on Thursday, November 2, 2023 at 7:30pm. Created by MOMIX's Artistic Director, Moses Pendleton, Alice is inspired by Lewis Carroll's classic Alice in Wonderland. Tickets range from $29-$69.



New Jersey Ballet presents A Night on the Town at Two River Theater

(RED BANK, NJ) -- New Jersey Ballet Company presents A Night on the Town with three performances at the Two River Theater in Red Bank from November 4-5, 2023. A Night on the Town features Jerome Robbins' Fancy Free & George Balanchine’s Rubies and more.



Monmouth University's Center for the Arts presents Ballet Hispánico

(WEST LONG BRANCH, NJ) -- Experience the magic of Latino culture and dance as Ballet Hispánico, the largest Latine/Latinx/Hispanic cultural organization in the United States, graces the stage at Monmouth University's Center for the Arts at Pollak Theatre on Saturday, October 14, 2023 at 8:00pm. Recognized as one of America's Cultural Treasures, Ballet Hispánico is set to captivate audiences with their innovative dance productions that celebrate and explore the rich tapestry of Latino cultures.



West Windsor Arts to Present an Evening of Traditional Indian Dance with Shivani Badgi

(PRINCETON JUNCTION, NJ) -- West Windsor Arts is hosting a special solo dance performance by Shivani Badgi, an Indian American dancer, teacher and choreographer, on Saturday, October 14, 2023, from 6:00pm to 9:00pm. Badgi will perform Nritya Mehfil, a traditional Kathak dance that originated in northern India hundreds of years ago. Kathak is derived from the Sanskrit word "katha," which means story. During a Kathak performance, the dancer becomes a storyteller through graceful, expressive movements.








American Repertory Ballet to Open Season with "Elevate"

(NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ) -- American Repertory Ballet (ARB) announces the opening of its spellbinding 2023-24 season - "Elevate" - at the state-of-the-art New Brunswick Performing Arts Center (NBPAC), October 13-15. The program features world premieres by celebrated choreographers Stephanie Martinez and Meredith Rainey, along with the return of ARB Artistic Director Ethan Stiefel's rousing Wood Work, set to modern renditions of Nordic folk tunes by the Danish String Quartet. Plus, Stiefel will create a new solo set to "If I Could Only Fly" by American singer-songwriter and poet Blaze Foley.



Berrie Center presents the Calpulli Mexican Dance Company

(MAHWAH, NJ) -- The Berrie Center's Arch Performances will begin the 2023-2024 season with a performance from Calpulli Mexican Dance Company on Saturday, October 7 at 8:00pm in the Sharp Theater. The performance, made possible with generous support from the Mid Atlantic Tours program of Mid Atlantic Arts and the National Endowment for the Arts, is part of the College's celebration of Latinx Heritage Month.



Roxey Ballet Announces its Fall 2023 Season

(FRENCHTOWN, NJ) -- Roxey Ballet is pleased to announce its exciting lineup for the Fall 2023 season of dance and is kicking off with its first-ever Dancing on the Green event. Dancing on the Green is a community initiative that creates a unique opportunity for the Roxey Ballet Company to perform in rural areas and offer arts enhancements for green areas and farm-based businesses throughout Hunterdon County, NJ, in support of their mission to make the arts accessible to all. This unconventional partnership resulted from collaborative efforts by the Hunterdon County Cultural Heritage Commission, the Hunterdon County Office of Economic Development and Tourism, Roxey Ballet Executive Director Mark Roxey, and Old York Cellars.



Nai-Ni Chen Dance Company Announces 2024 Season

(FORT LEE, NJ) -- The Nai-Ni Chen Dance Company has announced a season of performance, residencies, and exciting community activities that features new works, new productions, and most importantly welcomes new choreographers, dancers, artists, and collaborators to create groundbreaking work that bridges the cultural divide, gives honor and justice to diverse heritage, and amplify the artistic voices seldom heard outside the immigrant community.



Blending Flavors and Movement – Roxey Ballet to perform at Old York Cellars Winery

(RINGOES, NJ) -- Old York Cellars and Roxey Ballet Company are collaborating to bring the taste of wine and the beauty of dance to the hills of Hunterdon County at the award-winning winery in Ringoes, NJ on Monday, October 9, 2023. The first performance of its kind for the Roxey, Dancing on the Green was designed to connect the rural cultural identity of Hunterdon County with the professional artistry of Roxey Ballet. The wine team at Old York Cellars will be pairing wines with each dance number and offering free samples at the start of each number.







 

EVENT PREVIEWS

NJPAC

NJPAC presents a Spring Season of Jazz

(NEWARK, NJ) -- New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) presents a Spring Season of Jazz with free monthly jazz jams at Clement's Place and two special concert events inside the Victoria Theater. This series, running from September through June, is co-presented by NJPAC's Jazz Advisory Committee and Rutgers University–Newark's Institute of Jazz Studies (IJS). Immerse yourself in the relaxing sounds of jazz music that stimulate the players’ and listeners' minds.



PBS'

PBS' Independent Lens Launches 20th Season of Free Pop-Up Screening Series in Teaneck and Nationwide

(TEANECK, NJ) -- The award-winning PBS documentary series, INDEPENDENT LENS, presents the launch of the upcoming season of Indie Lens Pop-Up in partnership with the Teaneck International Film Festival and the Puffin Cultural Forum. The season kicks-off on February 4, 2026 with The Librarians and continues through May. The series is free for all but sign up is required.



State

State Theatre New Jersey presents The Sound Studio Series 2026

(NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ) -- State Theatre New Jersey proudly presents The Sound Studio Series, an immersive musical experience that places concertgoers at the very heart of the performance. Held in STNJ's intimate Studio space, limited to just 80 attendees, The Sound Studio Series features a dynamic mix of both classical and rock performances. Each concert concludes with an exclusive post-show meet-and-greet with the artists, offering fans a rare opportunity to connect directly with the performers. Tickets for the series are $20-$30.



Morven

Morven Museum & Garden's Grand Homes & Gardens returns with a new series for America's 250th

(PRINCETON, NJ) -- Morven Museum & Garden's popular speaker series Grand Homes & Gardens returns for 2026. Coinciding with the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, Freedom at Home: Telling the Full Story of America's Founding Homes and Gardens examines four estates belonging to five signers of the Declaration: William Paca, Richard Henry Lee, Francis Lightfoot Lee, Thomas Jefferson, and Arthur Middleton.



Faith

Faith and Frosting Collide in "The Cake" at Bergen County Players

(ORADELL, NJ) -- Enjoy a touching and topical dramedy as love clashes with conscience in Bergen County Players' (BCP) production of The Cake. The play, written by Bekah Brunstetter, producer/writer for the hit TV series This Is Us, is directed by Carol Fisher of Teaneck. It opens March 14 and runs through April 11, 2026 at the Little Firehouse Theatre in Oradell.












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Makin Waves Song of the Week: "Promises" by Dave Vargo

The Makin Waves Song of the Week is "Promises" from Jersey Shore-based roots rocker Dave Vargo's latest album, "Ghost Towns."




Rock On! This Week's Sound Bites... 04/02/2026

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Winifred McNeill: "Between Air and Earth"

Any good cook will tell you that reducing something doesn't always mean diminishing it. Sometimes it's the best way to intensify its personality. Size, we've learned in the era of streaming entertainment on tiny phone screens, does not determine how clearly a thing communicates. If it fills our senses, it can slip right into our bloodstream.








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