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Black Box presents The State of Unions: Edward Albee's "Marriage Play," "Counting the Ways," and "The Perfect Marriage"

(TEANECK, NJ) -- While Black Box's ongoing monthly 'From A To Zoo' series covering all of Edward Albee's play will resume in December, this month brings an exclusive fundraiser workshop presentation to the stage in Teaneck! The State of Unions: Edward Albee's Marriage Play, Counting The Ways, and The Perfect Marriage, an (almost) never seen monologue about exactly what it sounds like, is the first pairing of these vital, rarely seen works from an American master.



New Jersey Symphony Presents Violinist Joshua Bell in Concert

(NEWARK, NJ) -- Grammy Award-winning violinist Joshua Bell joins the New Jersey Symphony in concert in a program featuring Mendelssohn's Violin Concerto and Beethoven's Symphony No. 4. Performances take place Thursday, November 30 at 1:30pm and Friday, December 1 at 8:00pm at New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) in Newark and Sunday, December 3 at 3:00pm at Mayo Performing Arts Center in Morristown.



Symphony in C to present Holiday Classics at Rutgers-Camden Center for the Arts

(CAMDEN, NJ) -- New Jersey-based young professionals orchestra Symphony in C presents a festive holiday program titled Holiday Classics on Saturday, December 2, 2023 at 8:00pm at the Gordon Theater at the Rutgers-Camden Center for the Arts in Camden. Symphony in C Music Director, Noam Aviel conducts the concert featuring Corelli's Concerto Grosso No. 8 "Christmas," Vivaldi's L'Olimpiade Sinfonia, Sibelius's Andante Festivo, Mendelssohn's String Sinfonia No. 2, and Vivaldi's Gloria featuring the New Jersey MasterChorale, soprano Allison Christianson, and alto Emma Clark.



NJPAC presents salsa singer Oscar D'León

(NEWARK, NJ) -- New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) presents Grammy Nominated and internationally renowned salsa singer Oscar D'León to Newark on Friday, February 9, 2024 at 8:00pm for a Valentine's Concert Celebration concert.








Princetonians in Service to Arts & Health & Community Connections

by Dan Bauer
published 2023-11-01

(PRINCETON, NJ) -- Art allows us to examine what it means to be human, and also has the power to transcend boundaries, foster understanding, and bring people together. Two upcoming events, with several Princeton-based participants, will explore the transformative power of art and the role art plays in bringing us into community with one another.



An Interview with Mike June about the return of The Dirty Doves

by Gary Wien
published 2023-11-01

Ever since moving away many years ago - first to Austin and then to North Carolina - fans of Mike June could see him in New Jersey every now and again. He would usually be performing a solo gig or a show with his wife, Jess Klein (a wonderful artist as well). Mike is returning to Jersey for a pair of shows in November, but this time he's got a band with him - his old band, in fact - the Dirty Doves.And he will be playing songs from his past that he rarely plays these days, if at all.



Make Plans for New Jersey Film Festival Spring 2024

(NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ) -- The Rutgers Film Co-op/New Jersey Media Arts Center, in association with the Rutgers University Program in Cinema Studies, will present the New Jersey Film Festival Spring 2024 which marks its 42nd Anniversary. The Festival will be taking place on select Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays between January 26-February 18, 2024.



The Theater Project presents a Reading of "The Debate" by Joseph Vitale

(CRANFORD, NJ) -- The Theater Project will present a script-in-hand performance of The Debate (Act 1) by Joseph Vitale on Saturday, November 18, 2023 at the Cranford Community Center. The presentation will be followed by a discussion with the playwright, director, actors and audience. The reading begins at 2:00pm. Admission is free.



U.S. Poet Laureate Joy Harjo to Appear In Ocean County Library's Virtual Author Talk Series

(TOMS RIVER, NJ) -- Join internationally-famed poet, musician and writer of the Muscogee (Creek) Nation Joy Harjo for an illuminating conversation about her life and career in the Ocean County Library's Virtual Author Talk series on Thursday, November 16, 2023. The event begins at 4:00pm.







 

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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


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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