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Coco Montoya to Perform at Newton Theatre

(NEWTON, NJ) -- Award-winning, internationally renowned blues-rock guitarist, singer and songwriter Coco Montoya will celebrate the September release of his sixth Alligator Records album (and first release in four years), Writing On The Wall, with a live performance at The Newton Theatre in Newton on Saturday, October 7, 2023 at 8:00pm.



ACME Screening Room presents 2nd Annual Lambertville Halloween Film Festival

(LAMBERTVILLE, NJ) -- The Acme Screening Room will present the second annual Lambertville Halloween Film Festival from October 27-29, 2023. They look forward to welcoming everyone back to showcase the incredible talents from some of today's best Halloween themed filmmakers; think spooky thrillers, paranormal activities, and horror.



Michael Des Barres and Kris Rodgers Team Up On New Single "Bounce Back Baby"

Rock n' Roll icon, musician, actor, and Little Steven's Underground Garage radio host Michael Des Barres has teamed up with Portland, ME musician Kris Rodgers (Kris Rodgers and the Dirty Gems, Kurt Baker) on a new single titled "Bounce Back Baby" out now on Wicked Cool Records.



Bargain Bonanza! Friends' Big Book Sale at Ocean County Library Long Beach Island Branch

(SURF CITY, NJ) -- Stock up on great reading, viewing, and listening just in time for auturmn. Find bargains galore at the Friends of the Island Library's Big Book Sale on Friday, September 22 and Saturday, September 23, 2023 from 9:00am to 4:00pm.








Inventive Contemporary Exhibition About Experimental Approaches to Archaeology Opens at Ramapo College

(MAHWAH, NJ) -- Notes on Anarchaeology. Forgery, Iconoclasm, Displacement, a Ramapo Curatorial Prize exhibition curated by Paulina Ascencio Fuentes, opens on Wednesday, September 13, in the Kresge Gallery of the Berrie Center for Performing and Visual Arts. There will be an opening reception from 5:00pm-7:00pm, with a curator's talk at 6:00pm. The exhibition continues through November 10, 2023.



Discover Your Inner Star - NextGen Acting & Playhouse 22 Launch Fall After School Acting Academy for New Jersey Youth

(EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ) -- NextGen Acting, in partnership with Playhouse 22, is thrilled to announce the launch of their Fall After School Acting Academy, a specialized program designed to unleash the creative potential in children and teens. The academy offers a range of classes to students aged 7-12 and teens, focusing on modern performing arts like improv, voice over, on-camera acting, and musical theatre. They will hold an Open House on Thursday, September 7, 2023 from 6:30pm-7:30pm to show exciting acting and improv classes for kids and teens.



Wonderful documentary Fandango, portrait of an opera workshop screens at the Fall 2023 New Jersey Film Festival on Friday, September 8!

by Alyssa Chierchia
published 2023-09-02

Fandango, portrait of an opera workshop is a fun and heartwarming documentary directed by Manno Lanssens. It focuses on the charity of Operanauts and their opera workshop in Kinshasa, the capital of the Democratic Republic of Congo. The film showcases the training journey and performances of its participants in the span of only a few days.



Alborada Spanish Dance Theatre presents Zapateo! (Footwork Dialogues with Flamenco, Tap, Mexican Dance)

(EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ) -- New Jersey's premier Spanish & Flamenco dance company, the critically acclaimed Alborada Spanish Dance Theatre, kicks off Hispanic Heritage Month at Playhouse 22 in East Brunswick, NJ on Sunday, September 17, 2023 at 2:00pm for a Middlesex County Hispanic Heritage Event with its exciting new production, Zapateo! (Footwork Dialogues with Flamenco, Tap, Mexican Dance).



Lisa Bouchelle & The Bleu Have a Top 20 Track!

Lisa Bouchelle & The Bleu is in a place where few indie artists ever find themselves - cracking the Top 20 of Billboard charts! Their song, "Love Is For The Making," came in at #17 for Billboard's Adult Contemporary charts for the week of September 2, 2023 and videos utilizing the song have garnered over 4.6 million views on TikTok.







 

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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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Makin Waves Song of the Week: "Dance of the Waxwing" by Pyrenesia

The Makin Waves Song of the Week is "Dance of the Waxwing" by the Lambertville-based gypsy jazz quartet Pyrenesia.




Rock On! This Week's Sound Bites... 04/23/2026

April 26, 2009; 17 years to the day this Sunday that "Danny Coleman's Rock On Radio" took to the airwaves on WIFI 1460 AM radio. Can it be that long? The answer is yes it can be and yes it has. 




This Week in Comedy: April 21-27, 2026

Here's a look at comedy shows taking place across the state from April 21 to April 27, 2026. New Jersey Stage compiles this list from comedy clubs, casinos, and performing arts centers.








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