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The 2024 NYC Indie Theatre Film Festival to Take Place in February

(NEW YORK, NY) -- The NYC Indie Theatre Film Festival (NYCITFF), formerly a program of the New Ohio Theatre, will take place February 15-18, 2024 at the Jeffrey and Paula Gural Theatre at the A.R.T./New York Theatres, located at 502 West 53rd Street. The festival, led by Executive Director and Programmer Marc Weitz, and Producer and Programmer Allyson Morgan, is now in its 8th year.



New Jersey Symphony Announces Cone Institute Call for Compositions

(NEWARK, NJ) -- The New Jersey Symphony is accepting applications for the tenth annual Edward T. Cone Composition Institute. This fully immersive, tuition-free program gives four emerging composers the opportunity to hear their music rehearsed and performed by the New Jersey Symphony, as well as participate in sessions with industry leaders on topics like getting their works published and performed.



Theater to Go presents "White Christmas" Sing Along at Kelsey Theatre

(WEST WINDSOR, NJ) -- The audience will be the star and join a cast of Hollywood legends when Theater to Go hosts the "White Christmas Movie Sing Along," one night only on on Saturday, December 16, 2023 at the Kelsey Theatre on Mercer County Community College’s (MCCC) West Windsor Campus. Showtime is 8:00pm.



Passage Theatre Company presents Please Baby Come Home - A Motown Holiday Singalong

(TRENTON, NJ) -- Passage Theatre Company presents Please Baby Come Home - A Motown Holiday Singalong featuring David B. Ross on Saturday, December 16, 2023 at the Mill Hill Playhouse. Join Passage favorite David B. Ross as he leads a group singalong of time-honored motown holiday hits! Showtime is 7:30pm.








PHOTOS from "Ella Enchanted" at The Growing Stage

by John Posada
published 2023-12-08

(NETCONG, NJ) -- The Growing Stage: The Children's Theatre of New Jersey is presenting a holiday production of Ella Enchanted weekends until December 17, 2023 on Saturdays and Sundays. Written by Karen Zacarias with music by Deborah Wicks La Puma, Ella Enchanted is adapted from the book by Gail Carson Levine and introduces us to Ella of Frell, who is given the "gift" of obedience by Lucinda, her misguided Fairy Godmother. Photographer John Posada was on hand to take photos.



Final Weeks to See Two Concurrent Exhibitions Comprising the Inaugural Perspectives Series at Grounds for Sculpture

(HAMILTON, NJ) -- Two Artist Led, Community Driven exhibitions focused on storytelling from the individual and community perspectives are entering their final weeks and will close on January 7, 2024. The exhibitions, now on view in Grounds For Sculpture's Domestic Arts Building, were developed to highlight and deepen relationships in New Jersey, specifically with the Indian and Trenton communities.



Blue Hawk Records releases "Chapter XXIII"

(WEST LONG BRANCH, NJ) --"Chapter XXIII"​​​​​​​ from Blue Hawk Records is available now on all streaming platforms, as well as on CD and vinyl. The line-up for their 23rd compilation album includes Angela An, Michael Anthony Rocks, Abby Garcia, Ruaa Khalifa, Amani Lillian and The Blackouts.



Arts Council of Princeton Receives Funding to Establish the Timothy M. Andrews Artistic Directorship

(PRINCETON, NJ) -- The Arts Council of Princeton (ACP) is the grateful recipient of a funding courtesy of philanthropist Timothy M. Andrews to establish the Timothy M. Andrews Artistic Directorship. The gift will further cement the title of Arts Council of Princeton Artistic Director as a position central to the cultural strength of our community, and comes on the heels of Tim's commitment earlier this year to generously continue his support for the Anne Reeves Artist-in-Residence program for another five years.



Kean Stage presents three Holiday Shows

(UNION, NJ) -- Kean Stage presents three holiday shows this December that are sure to delight audiences of all ages at Kean University’s Enlow Recital Hall (215 North Avenue, Hillside) and Wilkins Theatre (1000 Morris Avenue, Union). Shows include A Classic Christmas by Frisson, Christmas in Killarney, and a performance by Ana Gasteyer.







 

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MPAC

MPAC Announces Free Summer Concert Lineup for 2026

(MORRISTOWN, NJ) -- Mayo Performing Arts Center's Arts in the Community free summer concert schedule for 2026 has been announced. MPAC will present six free concerts between June and August. The lineup includes the return of three of their most popular events – Bollywood Dance Party, Country Line Dancing and Salsa at Sunset, as well as singer-songwriters, and more.



Classic

Classic American Tales' presents Tales at the Dormer House every Thursday

(CAPE MAY, NJ) -- From June 4 through October 15, 2026 (except for July 2), Classic American Tales (CAT) once more presents Tales at the Dormer House in which guests are treated to lemonade and tasty treats while listening to stories written by noteworthy authors, read by a variety of performers. The schedule is 4:00pm every Thursday at the historic Dormer House Bed and Breakfast (800 Columbia Avenue) in Cape May, NJ. Performances are on the front porch, weather permitting.



2026-27

2026-27 Season Preview: Split Level Concerts at Jersey Shore Arts Center

(OCEAN GROVE, NJ) -- Split Level Concerts at the Jersey Shore Arts Center (JSAC) in Ocean Grove has announced the full concert lineup for its third season. All shows will take place beginning at 8:00pm in JSAC's Palaia Theater. The season lineup includes Willie Nile, John Gorka, Dan Bern, Catie Curtis and Band, Stephen Kellogg, Abbie Gardner, Heather Maloney and Band, and Kim Richey. As they have done in prior years, artists from the Asbury Park music scene will open many of the shows.



MPAC's

MPAC's Summer 2026 Preview

(MORRISTOWN, NJ) -- From the versatility of Tony winner Darren Criss, the comedy of Abbott Elementary's Janelle James and the nostalgic hits of the Grateful Dead, ABBA and more, Mayo Performing Arts Center's summer lineup features a diverse set of performances and events.



Bradley

Bradley Beach presents 2026 Summer Jazz and Blues Series in Riley Park

(BRADLEY BEACH, NJ) -- The Borough of Bradley Beach presents its Summer Jazz and Blues Series for 2026 throughout July and August. Residents and visitors are invited to enjoy a diverse lineup of world-class musical performances every Wednesday evening from 7:00pm to 9:00pm at beautiful Riley Park.












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Makin Waves Song of the Week: "Soaked" by Kiaura Rose

The Makin Waves Song of the Week is "Soaked" from Kiaura Rose's debut seven-song debut album, "Vagrant."




Rock On! This Week's Sound Bites... 08/06/2026

"I am great! I was in California last weekend and just got back, I have the day off and I'm getting to chat with you so everything is great," says Monster Jam monster truck driver Angelina Nock as she let us in on the profession, her background and what we can expect when she gets behind the wheel of Megalodon at Newark's Prudential Center August 14 through 16.




Makin Waves Song of the Week: "Josephine" by Emily Grove

The Makin Waves Song of the Week is "Josephine" from Emily Grove's forthcoming EP, "Fables," which she will celebrate the release of Aug. 3 at Watermark in Asbury Park.








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