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JC Fridays on December 2nd features Holiday Shopping, Art Exhibitions, Open Studios, Live Musical Performances, and Much More!

(JERSEY CITY, NJ) -- Art House Productions presents the next JC Fridays on Friday, December 2. Jersey City’s premiere quarterly arts festival will showcase a variety of happenings including visual art exhibitions, musical performances, and studio tours from 20+ artists, businesses, and organizations. Visitors are encouraged to travel place to place to discover artwork and to support artists and local businesses. The full event descriptions and event map are available on www.jcfridays.com.



The Ritz Theatre Company presents "She Loves Me"

(HADDON TOWNSHIP, NJ) -- With the hustle and bustle of the holiday season already upon us, The Ritz Theatre Company prepares to present the enchanting Golden Age musical She Loves Me, a perfect rom-com show for “the most wonderful time of the year.” Directed and choreographed by Roberta Curless, the production runs at The Ritz from December 2nd through December 18th. 



Art Fair 14C Names Excellence in Curation Award winner: Mana Contemporary and Nyugen E. Smith

(JERSEY CITY, NJ) -- The Directors of Art Fair 14C have selected Mana Contemporary and Nyugen E. Smith for the Excellence in Curation Award for the 4th Edition of Art Fair 14C.



Middletown Arts Center presents "Celebration of Songs: A Tribute to Singer-Songwriter Bob Kasper"

(MIDDLETOWN, NJ) -- The Middletown Arts Center presents a very special MAC Music Café, Celebration of Songs: A Tribute to Singer-Songwriter Bob Kasper, on Sunday, November 20th from 4:00pm-6:00pm. Kasper, who passed away last October from pancreatic cancer, touched the lives of many in the music community, leaving them with fond memories and a catalog of heartfelt songs. Friends and fellow members of the Singer-Songwriter Scene will gather to celebrate these songs including Bill Anania, Rudy Baker, Christian Beach, Gorgo Beach, Tim Borkovski, Paul During, Linda Eckman, Shelly Hesson, Al Milewski, Barbara Paskin, Frank Patrouch, Bob Savoy and George Wirth.








Westminster Conservatory faculty to perform music of Franz Schubert on Nov. 17

(PRINCETON, NJ) -- On Thursday, November 17 at 12:15pm, Westminster Conservatory at Nassau will continue with a recital centered on music of Franz Schubert. Three Westminster Conservatory of Music faculty members will perform: pianists Ena Bronstein Barton and Phyllis Alpert Lehrer, and Melissa Bohl, oboe. The recital will take place in the Niles Chapel of Nassau Presbyterian Church, 61 Nassau Street in Princeton. It is open to the public free of charge; masking is optional.



Holiday Shows, Stars Shows, Laser Concerts Set at RVCC Planetarium in December

(BRANCHBURG, NJ) -- The Raritan Valley Community College Planetarium in Branchburg has a full lineup in December, including children’s programs, holiday-themed shows, star shows, and laser concerts



Jason Didner to Release “Side Effects” in February 2023

Lately, rock singer-songwriter Jason Didner has grown prolific in his songwriting and recording output. Since the COVID-19 pandemic, this artist has released a full-length album and a career-spanning compilation. He has also released six singles and contributed two tracks to charitable albums. 



Cooks Who Care Releases New Cookbook Supporting Mental Health

(PHILADELPHIA, PA) -- Cooks Who Care, a not-for-profit organization dedicated to supporting the health and well-being of food and beverage industry workers, is celebrating the upcoming virtual and in-store launch of the first ever Cooks Who Care Community Cookbook: Entertaining for Mental Health (Philly Edition) with “Nobody Knows”, a fundraising soirée at Stratus Rooftop Lounge on Monday, November 21 from 6:00pm – 9:00pm. This industry night-inspired event includes entertainment from DJ Romain and roller skating dancers, in addition to complimentary food and boozy (+ non-alc) beverages from chefs and mixologists featured in the book, raffles and prizes, and a live auction. 



RVCC Chorale to Present Annual Holiday Concert

(BRANCHBURG, NJ) -- The RVCC Chorale will present its annual holiday concert on Sunday, December 4 at 3:00pm. The event will be held in the Welpe Theatre at Raritan Valley Community College’s Branchburg campus.







 

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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.



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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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The Makin Waves Song of the Week is "Dance of the Waxwing" by the Lambertville-based gypsy jazz quartet Pyrenesia.




Rock On! This Week's Sound Bites... 04/23/2026

April 26, 2009; 17 years to the day this Sunday that "Danny Coleman's Rock On Radio" took to the airwaves on WIFI 1460 AM radio. Can it be that long? The answer is yes it can be and yes it has. 




This Week in Comedy: April 21-27, 2026

Here's a look at comedy shows taking place across the state from April 21 to April 27, 2026. New Jersey Stage compiles this list from comedy clubs, casinos, and performing arts centers.








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