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JCTC to Host Syposium for Immigrant Artists

(JERSEY CITY, NJ) -- As part of Jersey City Theater Center’s 2024-25 strategic planning, Executive Producer Olga Levina, will host a conversation with all immigrant artists. Levina, a fellow immigrant who was born in Ukraine and grew up in Belarus is passionate about bringing diverse work to JCTC. The symposium will feature a number of speakers including Singaporean host/producer Jody Doo (Through the Door/2021, The Internet Ruined My Life/2016 and Creepy Country/2015, Producer/Host at Rattlestick Theater 2020-2023, Producer at Spellbound Theatre 2018-Present) and Taiwanese Dennis Yueh-Yeh, Director of Performance, Storytelling & Community at MOCA. The Immigrant Artist Symposium is supported by Healthier JC.



Pushcart Players Launches 50th Season

Pushcart Players, New Jersey's Emmy-nominated and award-winning touring theater for family audiences launches the 2023-24 season of productions and educational programs. Founded in 1974, Pushcart will be celebrating 50 years of stirring up serious fun for young people nationwide.



Cleverly Defiant Body of Work by Figurative Artist Lisa Ficarelli-Halpern Opens at Kean University

(UNION, NJ) -- The Galleries at Kean University features the works of Lisa Ficarelli-Halpern, an award-winning American figurative artist known for re-contextualizing art-historical images within a contemporary setting, with the exhibition RE: History Contemporary Takes. It is on view through December 8, 2023 at the Karl and Helen Burger Gallery on Kean’s Union campus.



McCarter Theatre Center adds "Dreamgirls" to 2023-2024 season

(PRINCETON, NJ) -- McCarter Theatre Center Artistic Director Sarah Rasmussen and Executive Director Martin Miller announced a new addition to the 2023-24 Theatre Series—the Tony Award-winning, Motown-infused musical, Dreamgirls, in co-production with Goodspeed Musicals.








Blending Flavors and Movement – Roxey Ballet to perform at Old York Cellars Winery

(RINGOES, NJ) -- Old York Cellars and Roxey Ballet Company are collaborating to bring the taste of wine and the beauty of dance to the hills of Hunterdon County at the award-winning winery in Ringoes, NJ on Monday, October 9, 2023. The first performance of its kind for the Roxey, Dancing on the Green was designed to connect the rural cultural identity of Hunterdon County with the professional artistry of Roxey Ballet. The wine team at Old York Cellars will be pairing wines with each dance number and offering free samples at the start of each number.



Perkins Center Launches Fall Art Competition and Three Special Exhibitions

(MOORESTOWN, NJ) -- Perkins Center for the Arts will open three new exhibitions this month, including one that features the work of 40 artists in competition to earn four awards.



Internationally Acclaimed Amor Towles to Appear in Ocean County Library's Virtual Author Talk Series

(TOMS RIVER, NJ) -- Amor Towles, creator of three consecutive novels of worldwide renown in little more than a decade, will discuss his life in literature as part of the Ocean County Library's Virtual Author Talk series on Wednesday, September 27, 2023. The event begins at 8:00pm.



Monmouth County Park System to host Harvest Home Festival

(HOLMDEL, NJ) -- The Monmouth County Park System will host its Harvest Home Festival on Sunday, September 24, 2023 at Historic Longstreet Farm, Holmdel. Reminiscent of an old-fashioned fair from the 1890s, this event features wagon rides, old-fashioned games, live entertainment, and craft demonstrations. The even takes place from 11:00am to 5:00pm.



New Jersey Festival Orchestra Announces Bold New 2023-2024 Season

(WESTFIELD, NJ) -- The four most iconic notes in classical music – Beethoven's Symphony No.5 – will initiate New Jersey Festival Orchestra's exciting new program for the 2023-2024 season. The new series promises some milestone celebrations and a variety of spectacular concerts, balancing perennial favorite events and familiar giants of the classical music repertoire with some intriguing lesser-known fare sure to enthrall.







 

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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.












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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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