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Dance Your Way Through History at Liberty Hall Museum's Sixth Dance Festival

Dance Your Way Through History at Liberty Hall Museum's Sixth Dance Festival



New Jersey Stage: Daily Edition 09-05-23

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!





Riveting feature Honor Student screens at the Fall 2023 New Jersey Film Festival on Sunday, September 10!

by Katie Scrivani
published 2023-09-05

Part thriller and part drama, Tamika Miller’s Honor Student grips the viewer for the full 82 minutes. The film demonstrates her ability as a writer, director, and producer to captivate and potentially educate an audience for the film's duration. Honor Student stands out for its exceptional creativity, displayed through expertly crafted cinematography. The talented cast delivers deep, moving performances, skillfully bringing the poignant story to life. Miller's range as a director shines through in every scene, leaving a lasting impact on the viewer. Miller has rightfully earned the title of "Director to Watch" through her exceptional directing abilities, with Honor Student cementing the acclamation.



Union Public Library presents Celebrating Unity through Community Arts: A Day of Performance and Poetry

(UNION, NJ) -- The Union Public Library, recipient of a 2023 Union County HEART grant, announces Celebrating Unity through Community Arts at the Main Union Public Library and the Vauxhall Branch. This event is on Saturday, September 23, 2023, in-person, ASL, and Spanish language inclusive. The event takes place from 9:30am to 12:30pm.








Count Basie Center for the Arts presents Clannad – In A Lifetime: The Farewell Tour

(RED BANK, NJ) -- Count Basie Center for the Arts presents Clannad – In A Lifetime: The Farewell Tour on Friday, September 15, 2023 at 8:00pm. Clannad (derived from the word clan meaning 'family' in Gaelic) was formed in 1970 by siblings Moya, Ciarán and Pól Brennan and their uncles Noel and Pádraig Duggan (who sadly passed away in 2016), and for a short time later became a six-piece with the addition of Enya Brennan who then went on to have her own successful solo career.



The Shawnee Playhouse presents "A Good Day" by Eric B. Sirota

(SHAWNEE ON DELAWARE, PA) -- A Good Day, an original and uplifting musical, by NJ-based playwright/composer, Eric B. Sirota, will be presented by The Shawnee Playhouse from September 9th through September 24th. Directed by Midge McClosky, this authentic musical illuminates the therapeutic and healing powers of music, art and movement on the splintered and fragmented lives of two families that are intertwined through past loves and tragic losses. Each unforgettable scene, song and dance highlights the importance of creative expression on the human experience, as the characters attempt to navigate their fractured existences through the incessant ripple effects and impact that Alzheimer's Disease and the loss of a loved one have on those around them.



Novado Gallery presents "Slow Selfie" - Exploring the Art of Self-Portraiture Through Time and Technique

(JERSEY CITY, NJ) -- In a world where the term "selfie" is associated with quick smartphone snapshots, a new art exhibition at Novado Gallery is set to challenge the status quo by celebrating the profound beauty and intricacy of self-portraiture. "Slow Selfie," a national juried show of self-portraits, invites art enthusiasts and connoisseurs alike to explore the timeless art form of self-representation through different art techniques. The exhibit runs from September 8-30, 2023. Admission is free and open to the public.



Gallery Bergen presents The Cup Flows Over: Art from the Soul of Iran

(PARAMUS, NJ) -- Gallery Bergen announces the opening of a collaborative exhibition of contemporary Iranian artist to take place this fall in two locations - its own gallery on the campus of Bergen Community College in Paramus, NJ from September 21 - November 21, 2023 and the Bürgerhaus Glockenbachwerkstatt (Glockenbach Townhouse Workshop) located in Munich, Germany from October 24 - December, 2023.



Second Sunday Poetry Reading Features Anna M. Evans and Nicole Caruso Garcia

(PRINCETON, NJ) -- Princeton Makes, a Princeton-based artist cooperative, and Ragged Sky Press, a local publisher focused on poetry, will host a Second Sunday Poetry Reading on Sunday, September 10 at 4:00pm. The readings will take place at the Princeton Makes store in the Princeton Shopping Center. The September reading will feature Anna M. Evans and Nicole Caruso Garcia. Their readings will be followed by an open mic available to up to 10 audience members who would like to read their original poetry







 

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.



Megan

Megan Thee Stallion to make her Broadway debut in "Moulin Rouge! The Musical"

(NEW YORK, NY) -- Producers of the Tony Award®-winning, record-breaking Broadway hit Moulin Rouge! The Musical have announced that three-time Grammy Award-winning superstar and actress Megan Thee Stallion will make her Broadway debut in the production as "Zidler", impresario of the titular nightclub. Taking the stage for a strictly limited 8-week engagement, Megan will light up the Al Hirshfeld Theatre from Tuesday, March 24th to Sunday, May 17, 2026, promising an unmissable, moment in the show's legendary run.



Paper

Paper Mill Playhouse presents "1776"

(MILLBURN, NJ) -- Paper Mill Playhouse presents 1776, the Tony Award-winning musical, from April 1 through May 2, 2026. It brings the story behind the creation of the Declaration of Independence to the stage with witty satire, compelling drama, and a thrilling score. With music and lyrics by Sherman Edwards and book by Peter Stone, 1776 follows John Adams, Benjamin Franklin, Thomas Jefferson, and their fellow delegates as they navigate fiery debates, political tensions, and personal conflicts in their struggle to unite thirteen colonies.












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