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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.



Ellen Stagg to Sign Copies of "Free to Be Naked" Photography Book at Parlor Gallery in Asbury Park

(ASBURY PARK, NJ) -- Ellen Stagg is headed to Asbury Park for an in-store signing event in celebration of her latest photo hardcover, Free to Be Naked, at the Parlor Gallery on Saturday, December 16, 2023, from 5:00pm to 7:00pm.



State Theatre New Jersey Presents The Hip Hop Nutcracker

(NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ) -- State Theatre New Jersey presents The Hip Hop Nutcracker on Friday, December 29, 2023 at 8:00pm. This is Tchaikovsky's 130-year-old ballet reimagined as a holiday dance spectacle, will travel to STNJ this holiday season while celebrating the show’s 10th season. Tickets range from $39-$69.








Makin Waves Song of the Week: "Christmas Must Be Tonight" by The New Bardots

by Bob Makin
published 2023-12-08

The New Bardots' new holiday single, a cover of The Band's "Christmas Must Be Tonight," is the Makin Waves Song of the Week.



New Jersey Stage: Daily Edition 12-08-23

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!





Jon Fried of The Cucumbers to Perform in Repeated Memories

On Saturday, December 9th at 8:00pm Jon Fried of The Cucumbers will be performing with friend and poet Michael Ruby as part of the Station Hill Intermedia Lab series in Kingston, NY and the concert will be available by livestream as well. The series combines poetry, live music, and video, and this piece, Repeated Memories, features Michael reading from his book Fleeting Memories, along with additional text written for the show, while Jon offers live accompaniment on banjo, electric bass and electric guitar, along with prerecorded tracks of him playing fleeting and repeating pieces of songs well known and not.



Ocean County Library Toms River Branch presents Gallery Exhibit "Out of the Snow" by Katy Tanis

(TOMS RIVER, NJ) -- Looking for a break from the winter chill? "Out of the Snow," an exhibit of art by local author-illustrator-explorer Katy Tanis, is on display at the Ocean County Library Toms River Branch through January 31, 2024. The exhibit, in the Second Floor Gallery, features cold-weather animals in unexpected environs: Penguins in New Zealand's forests, polar bears frolicking in fireweed blooms, and even our local foxes in sandy dunes.



Symphony in C Presents Bruch's Violin Concerto featuring William Hagen

(CAMDEN, NJ) -- New Jersey-based young professionals orchestra Symphony in C presents violinist William Hagen in Bruch's Violin Concerto on Saturday, January 13, 2024 at Rutgers-Camden Center for the Arts's Gordon Theater. The concert includes a performance of Bruch's Violin Concerto No. 1, Op. 26 in G minor, Beethoven's Symphony No. 4, Op. 60 in B-flat major and Jessie Montgomery's Records from a Vanishing City led by Symphony in C's Music Director, Noam Aviel. Showtime is 8:00pm.







 

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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.












LATEST COLUMNS


BlowUpRadio.com's New & Notable NJ Music 8/10/26

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 with this column. This week Lazlo takes a look at new releases by Des & the Swagmatics, Bamberdost, Owen Lake and the Tragic Loves, Jonny Couch, Sean Henry Tonight!, and Ava LaMonte. Plus a look back at "Duluth" by Particle Zoo.




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.








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