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Art 150 presents "Not Your Gentle Flower"

(JERSEY CITY, NJ) -- Art 150, sponsored by Pro Arts Jersey City, hosts a new exhibit: Not Your Gentle Flower - Work by J.Heloise & Alexandra Alvarez on display Saturdays and Sundays 1:00pm-4:00pm and by appointment from June 3-26, 2022 at 150 Bay Street Lobby, Jersey City, NJ, Not Your Gentle Flower is a bold artistic exploration of the “female” experience. 



Axelrod PAC presents "A Monkey and Me: Stories I Never Told My Mother"

(OCEAN, NJ) -- The Axelrod Performing Arts Center presents A Monkey and Me: Stories I Never Told My Mother, a new musical comedy by New Jersey playwright, composer and lyricist Jonathan Brielle Holtzman, from June 24-30. In this show, Holtzman portrays himself opposite TV and Broadway legend Tovah Feldshuh as his mother. It also stars the award-winning actress, Veanne Cox, as his “monkey.”  



Makin Waves Song of the Week: "That Friday Feeling" by Brady Rymer

by Bob Makin
published 2022-06-03

“That Friday Feeling,” the title track single and video from the forthcoming album of Grammy-nominated kid rockers Brady Rymer and the Little Band That Could, is the Makin Waves Song of the Week.



New Jersey Stage: Daily Edition 06-03-22

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!










2022 New Jersey International Film Festival Voice of the Game Filmmaker Video Q+A

by Al Nigrin
published 2022-06-03

Here is the 2022 New Jersey International Film Festival Voice of the Game Filmmaker Q+A with Co-Directors Tom McCabe and Kirk Rudell with Festival Director Al Nigrin.



Rock On! This Week's Sound Bites...6/2/22

by Danny Coleman
published 2022-06-02

"I'm very blessed with this musical journey, to say the least; I mean, it certainly had its ups and downs and all but overall I look back on it and I say, man, I've been able to really do what I've wanted do over the years and the joy of just writing music and the joy of people actually wanting to hear some of the music that I've written, I can't believe it; you know?"



The Slambovian Circus of Dreams Play The Atlantic Shore Pines Campground

(TUCKERTON, NJ) -- The Slambovian Circus of Dreams bring their rootsy, rockin' psychedelica to The Pavilion in the Pines Summer Concert Series on June 16th at 7:30pm, kicking off a summer of touring that ends with a month in the UK. The band's Thursday night show will be a mix of Slambovian classics and tunes from their newly released album, 'A Very Unusual Head." The show is presented by The Lizzie Rose Music Room.



The Charlie Apicella Quartet featuring Don Braden LIVE! at the Grunin Center

by Spotlight Central
published 2022-06-02

Music lovers at the Jersey Shore know that a New York City jazz club isn’t always the most convenient place to enjoy great live jazz. As such, in-the-know Jersey jazz fans are seated inside Toms River’s Grunin Center for the Arts this Sunday, May 22, 2022 afternoon anticipating a concert by the newly minted jazz ensemble, The Charlie Apicella Quartet featuring Don Braden.



Vivid Stage offers Summer Improv Master Classes for Adults and Teens

(SUMMIT, NJ) -- Vivid Stage, formerly Dreamcatcher Repertory Theatre, in residence at Oakes Center at 120 Morris Avenue in Summit, is offering summer improv master classes for adults and teens aged 18 and up. The classes, taught by improviser and director Dave Maulbeck, will be held Sundays in July from 10:00-3:00 starting July 10 and ending July 31. All students will be asked to show proof of vaccination upon registration.







 

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.



Hunterdon

Hunterdon Hills Playhouse presents "Some Enchanted Evening"

(HAMPTON, NJ) -- Hunterdon Hills Playhouse presents Some Enchanted Evening from April 7 through May 16, 2026. This is a celebration of songs that have become a part of our lives. We sing them in the shower and we sing them to entertain and amuse.












LATEST COLUMNS


Rock On! This Week's Sound Bites... 05/02/2026

Due to a death in the family, the "Sound Bites" weekly column has ben postponed for this week. However, the listings of live music and entertainment are enclosed; we shall return on Thursday May 7 which happens to be the same day as the monthly "Rock On Radio" Happy Hour at the Nottingham Tavern located at 9 Mercer Street in Hamilton Square, NJ with music by Carmen Marranco.




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.








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