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Arts Ed NJ Launches Two-Part Course to Provide Self-paced Professional Learning Solution for NJ Arts Educators

(BURLINGTON, NJ) -- On April 27, 2023, Arts Ed NJ expanded its professional learning opportunities. With the launch of a new On-Demand Learning Hub, Arts Ed NJ continues to support high-quality professional learning in the field, as it has for almost 20 years. With the release of this self-paced, asynchronous course, arts educators throughout the state now have an opportunity to participate in an online learning community with other arts educators and supervisors of the arts.



Jersey City Mayor Fulop Awards $1 Million to 88 Artists & Arts Organizations with Historic 2nd Round of Arts & Culture Grants

(JERSEY CITY, NJ) -- Jersey City Mayor Steven M. Fulop joined City Council members and the Jersey City Arts and Culture Trust Fund Committee to award a historic $1 million in critical grants to support 88 artists, educational arts programs, and arts organizations that expand the impact and inclusiveness of the arts in Jersey City, build community connections through art, and develop creative and economic opportunities for artists. Of the grants awarded, 68 are for arts programs and organizations, with an average award of over $14,000. The remaining 20 fellowship grants will provide individual artists with $5,000 each.



The Black Box Presents "Edward Albee: From A To Zoo" An Exclusive Staged Reading Series Of Albee Plays

(ENGLEWOOD, NJ) -- The Black Box, Northern NJ's incubator for new and under produced works from world-class artists, is proud to announce a remarkable new offering starting Wednesday, May 24th. The Black Box, in association with The Estate of Edward Albee, presents Edward Albee: From A to Zoo, an exclusive staged reading series of Edward Albee Plays.



State Theatre Presents Two Funny Mamas Live featuring Sherri Shepherd & Kym Whitley

(NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ) -- The fully renovated State Theatre New Jersey presents Two Funny Mamas Live featuring Sherri Shepherd & Kym Whitley on Friday, May 19, 2023 at 8:00pm. Tickets range from $39-$59.








Ugly Pancake Productions to Host Night of Comedy at The Showroom on May 13th

(ASBURY PARK, NJ) -- Ugly Pancake Productions will host a night of comedy at The ShowRoom Cinema on Saturday, May 13th at 8:00pm. The lineup includes Dan Caprio (farewell to NJ performance as he heads to California), Kendra Dawsey (featured on Kevin Hart's Lyft Comics), Mark Henely (Comedy Fight Club), and Tim Rager (Uncle Vinnie's Comedy Club, Balls).



Monmouth University's Center for the Arts presents The Boxmasters

(WEST LONG BRANCH, NJ) -- Monmouth University's Center for the Arts presents The Boxmasters (Billy Bob Thornton and J.D. Andrew) on Saturday, June 24, 2023 at 8:00pm in the Pollak Theatre. Formed in 2007, The Boxmasters have recorded an impressive and diverse catalogue of music that touches on their love of a wide array of influences, but most importantly, the rock and roll of the 1960's.



RVCC's Nota Bene Event Showcases Outstanding Student Work

(BRANCHBURG, NJ) -- Raritan Valley Community College recognized the creativity and ingenuity of its students at the annual Note Bene awards ceremony, held April 19 at RVCC's Welpe Theatre. Thirty students had been selected to exhibit their works, which included essays, poems, short stories, paintings, songs, and other expressions of creativity.



The Gaslight Anthem Releases First New Single In 9 Years

The Gaslight Anthem has shared "Positive Charge," the first single on their own Rich Mahogany Recordings label, distributed via Thirty Tigers. Produced and mixed by GRAMMY® Award-winner Peter Katis (The National, Interpol, Kurt Vile) at his Tarquin Studios in Connecticut, the gloriously optimistic track marks the band's first new music together in almost a decade.



Makin Waves Song of the Week: "Wheel" by Jackson Pines

by Bob Makin
published 2023-04-28

Earlier this year, Jackson Pines released what so far has been my favorite Jersey album of the year. But "Pine Barrens Volume One" is a collection of covers of old folk songs written in and/or about Jersey Pinelands.







 

EVENT PREVIEWS

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: "Make It Happen" by Mike Chick

The Makin Waves Song of the Week is "Make It Happen" by Asbury Park Yawn Mower legend Mike Chick from "Congarts," his third solo album and second for Mint 400 Records.




Lighty's Corner: April 30, 2026

The second episode of Lighty’s Corner is live! This is a bi-weekly recorded radio show presenting new rock music from around the globe. Each of the 15 new tracks played were received via email within the last two weeks - a practice I hope to continue each time.




"She's Like the Wind"

The first thing you'll see upon entering the gallery at Deep Space (77 Cornelison St.) is the shadow-outline of a woman's leg. There it is, on a chartreuse background, sticking straight up in the air with a curvaceous bare foot inches from the ceiling. That's all of the subject of "Lemon Lime Toe of God" that the oil painter Delilah Ray Miske is willing to show us. The rest of the body, she implies, is splayed out on a bed. We know it's summer because the window is closed and the air conditioner is plugged in. There's a pretty good chance that the possessor of the leg is undressed. In one hand, she holds a cellphone, and she might be broadcasting something. On the wall, a small whip-like broomstick hangs. It could be the ride of a tiny witch. It could be the professional tool of a dominatrix.








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