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Stockton's Holocaust Center to Screen Documentary about World War II Jewish Partisans

(NORTHFIELD, NJ) -- It's a question that Gail Rosenthal hears a lot, especially in her job as the executive director of Stockton University's Sara & Sam Schoffer Holocaust Resource Center. Why didn’t the Jews fight back?



Devon Allman and Donavon Frankenreiter to Perform at Newton Theatre on Sunday

(NEWTON, NJ) -- Devon Allman and Donavon Frankenreiter, rock 'n' roll recording artists and globe-trotting journeymen, embark on their epic 'See It All' American Tour, with a local performance at The Newton Theatre on Sunday, August 13, 2023 at 7:30pm. Matt Andersen will open the night.



Do Portugal Circus to Perform at Staten Island Mall

(STATEN ISLAND, NY) -- Do Portugal Circus is an internationally acclaimed circus group who have been enthralling audiences across the globe for over 30 years with its entertaining performances. Do Portugal Circus is proud to announce its upcoming performances in Staten Island, NY. The show will be held at the Staten Island Mall every day from August 25 - September 17, 2023.



"Cross Cultural Perspectives" is the Signature Exhibition of 2023 Newark Arts Festival

(NEWARK, NJ) -- The Newark Museum of Art and Newark Arts are pleased to announce Cross Cultural Perspectives, the signature exhibition of the 2023 Newark Arts Festival, a free, four-day celebration happening September 27th through October 1st. The exhibition opens on September 27th and features works by a roster of 90+ NJ artists and will be on-view through October 29, 2023.








Makin Waves Song of the Week: "See My Friends" by The Grip Weeds

by Bob Makin
published 2023-08-11

"See My Friends," one of two contributions by the Highland Park-based power-pop outfit The Grip Weeds to the brand new "JEM Records Celebrates Ray Davies," is the Makin Waves Song of the Week.



New Jersey Stage: Daily Edition 08-11-23

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!





Middletown Arts Center to Hold Auditions for "Guys and Dolls"

(MIDDLETOWN, NJ) -- The MAC Players at the Middletown Arts Center will hold auditions for the production of Guys and Dolls on Monday, August 28 from 5:00pm-9:00pm. A musical fable of Broadway, the play is based on a story and characters of Damon Runyon, with music and lyrics by Frank Loesser and a book by Jo Swerling and Abe Burrows.



Jake Thistle to Perform New Songs at Midnight Theatre

(NEW YORK, NY) -- Singer, Songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist, Jake Thistle will bring his full band to the Midnight Theatre on Thursday, August 24, 2023. That same day, he will release his newest single, "Brooklyn Can Wait," via Gold'n Retriever Records. The songwriter will play choice cuts from his debut LP, Down The Line, as well as new songs from his upcoming EP including Indie Boulevard's 2022 Americana Song Of The Year, "Ghosted Road."



New Jersey Festival Orchestra "Summertime Folk Fantasies"

by Shen Shellenberger, JerseyArts.com
published 2023-08-10

Before summer slips away, don't miss the chance to experience the New Jersey Festival Orchestra (NJFO) in concert, presenting "Summertime Folk Fantasies" Friday, Aug. 18 at the Sieminski Theater in Basking Ridge and Aug. 20 at the Hertell Gardens in Westfield.







 

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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.












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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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