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Stanley Jordan to Headline Festival in the Borough With Jimi Hendrix Tribute

(WASHINGTON, NJ) -- National recording artist Stanley Jordan is known for his incredible world-renowned guitar work. At this year's Festival in the Borough in Washington, NJ on Saturday, September 16, he'll be bringing something extra special: a show he created, "Stanley Plays Jimi." This is a tribute show, but it's not pure imitation. Instead Jordan builds on Jimi's legacy in a creative way. As Stanley explains it, "This is my fantasy Jimi Hendrix concert if Jimi were still alive and playing today. By re-imagining his music and channeling his persona I try to bring that fantasy to life."



NJPAC presents This is Important [Live]

(NEWARK, NJ) -- New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) presents This is Important [Live] on Wednesday, December 6, 2023 at 8:00pm. Adam Devine, Anders Holm, Blake Anderson, and Kyle Newacheck (co-creators and stars of Workaholics) dive deep into serious discussions about some of the most important topics facing our society today such as grown men fighting children, diarrhea, boners, naked grandmas, and so much more.



Art House Productions presents "Tracy Jones"

(JERSEY CITY, NJ) -- Art House Productions presents the New Jersey premiere of Stephen Kaplan's play Tracy Jones, directed by Alex Tobey, with Performances across three weekends from October 19 through November 5, 2023. The play is a touching comedy of individual connection in an increasingly busy world.



"On a Scale of 1–5, They're a 10!" The Laurel Canyon Band LIVE! at Axelrod PAC

by Spotlight Central
published 2023-08-28

It's a beautiful Thursday, August 17, 2023 evening in Deal, NJ as concertgoers make their way inside the Axelrod Performing Arts Center for a tribute to Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young by The Laurel Canyon Band.








The Adelphi Orchestra Unveils 2023-24 Concert Season: Celebrating 70 Years of Musical Excellence

(RIVER EDGE, NJ) -- The Adelphi Orchestra, Bergen County's only professional orchestra, led by Maestro Kyunghun Kim, proudly announces its 70th anniversary concert season. With six diverse and captivating concert offerings, this season promises to be an exhilarating journey into the world of classical music.



Dance for Fun and Health: Chair Ballet at Ocean County Library Long Beach Island Branch

(SURF CITY, NJ) -- Experience the joy of graceful motion that rejuvenates the body and supports a healthy lifestyle during Chair Ballet, a monthly program starting Monday, September 18, 2023 at the Ocean County Library Long Beach Island Branch. The event begins at 10:00am.



Colossal Street Jam partners with Fretbar Records

(ASBURY PARK, NJ) -- New Jersey rockers Colossal Street Jam has announced an exciting collaboration with independent record label Fretbar Records. This partnership marks a significant milestone in the band's journey as they embark on a new chapter of their musical career.



Black Box Opens Registration For Fall 2023 Performing Arts Classes

(ENGLEWOOD, NJ) -- Since 2007, Black Box Studios has offered proprietary, uniquely collaborative theater workshops for performing arts students of all ages, backgrounds, and experience levels throughout Bergen County and beyond. The upcoming 2023-24 season brings an exciting array of options for kids, teens, and adults - all at The Black Box's new 2nd floor loft space at 8 East Palisade between Van Brunt and Dean Streets in Englewood, NJ 08731. At The Black Box - against all odds - no interested student has ever been turned away for financial reasons!



BlowUpRadio.com's New & Notable NJ Music 8/28/23

by Lazlo
published 2023-08-28

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 each week with this column. This week Lazlo takes a look at releases by BreakTime, The Martyr, The Funky JC's, Joe P, A Ghostly Heart, and Latewaves. Plus a look back at "Nurture" by Cuppa Joe.







 

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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.



East

East Lynne Theater Company presents "Having Our Say: The Delany Sisters' First 100 Years" by Emily Mann

(CAPE MAY, NJ) -- The reimagined East Lynne Theater Company opens its Season Forty-Six with the extraordinary, real-life story Having Our Say: The Delany Sisters' First 100 Years by Emily Mann, running June 18 to July 19, 2026 at the Clemans Theater for the Arts at the Allen AME in Cape May.



Princeton

Princeton Summer Theater presents "You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown"

(PRINCETON, NJ) -- Princeton Summer Theater's 2026 Children's Show is You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown, which runs weekends from June 20 to August 1, 2026. A beloved musical since its premiere in 1967, Clark Gesner brings Charles M. Schulz's "PEANUTS" characters to the stage. The musical ventures through the highs and lows of young life, from baseball and homework to young love and friendship. With an empathetic and whimsical eye, You're A Good Man, Charlie Brown reminds us of the importance of connection and joy.



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.












LATEST COLUMNS


Makin Waves Song of the Week: "Body Cast" by Tiny Cities

The Makin Waves Song of the Week is "Body Cast," the latest video from the North Jersey dynamic duo Tiny Cities.




Rock On! This Week's Sound Bites... 07/09/2026

"Very well; and you? We're hoping you can come to The Lizzie Rose on Friday July 31; come as our guest, come enjoy the racket, it's a wonderful room to play," laughed the always jovial Conrad Warre of the Boston based blues/rock band Bees Deluxe as he discussed that upcoming Tuckerton show, their stop at Jamey's House of Music, their upcoming new record, the International Blues Challenge and more.




Frank Hanavan: "Natural & Plus"

Frank Hanavan's Hoboken is wet. In his streetscapes, surfaces glisten. The sky is rarely glowering, but it does seem full; ready to have something to say, or wrapping up something that it is busy saying. The canopy of foliage that hangs over the streetcorners feels saturated with moisture. Even the shadows on the sidewalk are puddle blue. Businesses have their umbrellas open. A few people do, too.








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