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Bob Burger to Have Album Release & Video Shoot at The Saint

(ASBURY PARK, NJ) -- Bob Burger will celebrate the release of his latest album, The Domino Effect at The Saint in Asbury Park on Tuesday, July 12th. He will be joined by several of his friends to shoot a music video for the track "Pain In The Ass" from the new album. Doors are at 7:00pm.  Admission is free, so come out to celebrate his first album in a decade and be part of the video!



Newark Museum of Art presents Broadway in the Bricks on Friday

(NEWARK, NJ) -- Broadway in the Bricks is a live performance series that brings Broadway’s best and brightest talents to Newark. It returns live on stage Friday, July 8 at The Newark Museum of Art with a special “Jazz Night” honoring Broadway musicals from the 20s, 30s, 40s, and 50s. Showtime is 7:00pm.



Riverside Gallery To Host Group Exhibition Of Four Artists

(HACKENSACK, NJ) -- The Riverside Gallery will host a special group exhibition of four artists – Woon Joo Park, Tae Mo Yang, Dae Sun Hwa -Lee, Young Kyung Chung. The exhibition will run from July 15-23, 2022. All four artists make use of the imagery of nature to contemplate about the human perspective and condition, including the feminine, the beautiful and the sublime, and the fantasy.



NJPAC presents Iliza Shlesinger on August 19th

(NEWARK, NJ) -- Iliza Shlesinger is “Back In Action” and brings her comedy tour to New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) in Newark on Friday, August 19 at 7:00pm. Iliza is an award-winning comedian, actor, writer, producer and author, selling out theaters around the globe with a devoted fan base who are known for creating their own Iliza-inspired swag to wear to her shows








I'm So Newark Presents 2nd Annual Community Fun Day on Saturday

(NEWARK, NJ) -- On Saturday, July 9, 2022, the nonprofit I'm So Newark (ISN) will present Community Fun Day - Honoring the Vision of Reverend Ronald B. Christian. ISN aims to carry on his legacy of generosity and overwhelming support for others. Beginning at 10:00am, community members will participate in a daylong event featuring free food, rides, inflatables, music, entertainment, and give-a-ways. 



High Schools - for the Rich and for the Poor. Who’s Smarter?

by Bruce Chadwick
published 2022-07-05

Everyday in newspapers we read about problems in high schools for the underprivileged (African-Americans) and schools for the affluent (white). What has to be done to improve schools for the underprivileged and improve them even more for the rich. The poor kids do not let lavish funding, few special programs, poorly paid teachers and are in run down neighborhoods. What can be done to help them? What about the rich kids from affluent neighborhoods? How can those students get into Princeton, Yale, Harvard other prestigious schools? Their high schools get enormous funding, offer all the special programs you could dream of and have the highest paid teachers. Can we help them? Should we help them?



OCC Repertory Theatre Company presents "Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat"

(TOMS RIVER, NJ) -- The Ocean County College Repertory Theatre Company will bring Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat to the Main Stage at the Jay and Linda Grunin Center for the Arts from July 15-24. This popular and enduring musical is a family-friendly reimagining of the Biblical story of Joseph, his father Jacob, and his eleven brothers. The musical features Lyrics by Tim Rice and music by Andrew Lloyd Webber. Directed by Paul Chalakani.



Stroudsburg's First Latin Fusion Fest to Take Place On Saturday

(STROUDSBURG, PA) -- The first Latin Fusion Fest in downtown Stroudsburg will be held in Courthouse Square at 7th and Main Streets on Saturday, July 9 from 2:00pm to 6:30pm.  Presented by the Sherman Theater and the Pocono Mountains Chamber of Commerce, this free community festival celebrates the sights, sounds and flavors of Latin and Caribbean cultures and features live music all day with food, vendors and fun for all ages. 



“Celebrating the Jersey Shore” with Margaret Thomas Buchholz At Two Ocean County Library Branches In July

(TOMS RIVER, NJ) -- The Ocean County Library will host noted local author Margaret Thomas Buchholz's presentation, “Celebrating the Jersey Shore” on Monday, July 11 at 7:00pm at the Point Pleasant Beach Branch, and Friday, July 22 at 2:00pm at the Toms River Branch. Travel "down the shore" as Margaret illustrates the fundamental, timeless activities that perennially give vacationers memorable experiences that spark return visits. 







 

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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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Makin Waves Song of the Week: "Josephine" by Emily Grove

The Makin Waves Song of the Week is "Josephine" from Emily Grove's forthcoming EP, "Fables," which she will celebrate the release of Aug. 3 at Watermark in Asbury Park.




Rock On! This Week's Sound Bites... 07/30/2026

"Yeah, the idea started early last year," enthusiastically stated guitarist Adrian Vandenberg as he discussed his upcoming "My Whitesnake Years" tour, a conglomeration of hits from some of the most revered classic rock acts of all time. "Last year it was 35 years ago when Whitesnake headlined the legendary Donington Festival in England. So, we thought it would be a good thing to celebrate that anniversary and do a "My Whitesnake Years" tour and when we were done, people from all over the world began asking if we'd be willing to do a run here or there and we went to Scandinavia, Spain and there is actually more stuff in the pipeline for next year also and of course now to the United States and it has been a lot of fun so far."




Makin Waves Song of the Week: "Spiral Will" by Solace

The Makin Waves Song of the Week is "Spiral Will," a single and video from "Fading Failing Ruin," the latest album from doomy Jersey Shore dirt metal greats Solace.








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