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NJ PBS Launches "Soundcheck", A New Music Series

(RED BANK, NJ) -- NJ PBS, New Jersey’s public television network, announced the production of the new music series Soundcheck, airing its first two episodes on consecutive Tuesdays, June 7 and 14 at 9:30pm on NJ PBS (check local listings). This pilot series, recorded at the Count Basie Center for the Arts in Red Bank, brings viewers behind–the–scenes with artists and collaborators for a fresh look at music. It is hosted by Jen Eckert, a Jersey native and seasoned series producer whose portfolio includes programs for CNN, Fuse and two current NJ PBS series, Chat Box with David Cruz and Reporters Roundtable.



PHOTOS from "Grease" at AxelrodPAC

by John Posada
published 2022-06-03

(OCEAN, NJ) -- The Axelrod Performing Arts Center is presenting the musical Grease for three weeks, June 3-19 at the Vogel Auditorium. Celebrating the 50th anniversary of the musical's Broadway opening, this production of Grease is directed and choreographed by Lisa Stevens. Photographer John Posada was on hand to take photos during a dress rehearsal of the show.



A New Live-music Series Launches at The Homestead in Morristown

(MORRISTOWN, NJ) -- A free show Wednesday, June 8, with Grateful Dead tribute band This Old Engine kicks off a series of performances at the Homestead – which opened in 2020, but has not featured original, live music on a regular basis until now.  Also coming up this summer are a Railroad Earth side project, Steve Kimock and Friends, and Spafford. These shows are presented by Flying V Productions, which has been promoting live music in New Jersey the last several years (most notably at The Stanhope House). 



East Lynne Theater's "Dorothy Parker: A Certain Woman" Returns

(CAPE MAY, NJ) -- "I'd rather have a bottle in front of me than a frontal lobotomy," was just one of Dorothy Parker's famous quotes.  Parker (1893-1967) was a poet, journalist, critic, screenwriter, human rights activist and philanthropist. She was a member of The Algonquin Round Table, a popular writer for "The New Yorker," won the O. Henry Short Story Award for "The Big Blonde," and received an Oscar nomination for co-writing the screenplay for the original "A Star is Born." A collection of her work, "The Portable Dorothy Parker," has never been out of print.








Q-Fest NJ Celebrates Pride Month with Screening of "The Living End" in Asbury Park

(ASBURY PARK, NJ) -- The ShowRoom Cinema and QSpot LGBT Community Center invite you to celebrate Gay Pride Month with a one-night only screening of Gregg Araki’s film The Living End on Sunday, June 19 at 7:30pm. The event marks the celebration of 30 years of New Queer Cinema, and QSpot's re-launch of QFest, NJ's only LGBT Film Festival. A portion of the event proceeds will go towards supporting QFest.



'The Geator' Rocks the House with Gary U.S. Bonds, The Chiclettes, and Bobby Wilson LIVE! at the PNC Bank Arts Center

by Spotlight Central
published 2022-06-03

On Tuesday, May 24, 2022, the Garden State Arts Foundation continued it’s Spring season of free live entertainment for NJ residents aged 55 and over with a concert entitled Jerry ‘The Geator’ Blavat Rocks the House with Gary U.S. Bonds, The Chiclettes, and Bobby Wilson at Holmdel, NJ’s PNC Bank Arts Center. The season’s first program starred Las Vegas entertainer Rick Michel who presented his Frank Sinatra tribute, Sinatra Forever, on May 18.



Newark Symphony Hall Announces Shows and Return of Monthly Soul Line Dancing

(NEWARK, NJ) -- Newark Symphony Hall (NSH), the largest Black-led arts and entertainment venue in the state, announced its summer 2022 lineup of events and performances, including monthly soul line dancing with WBLS 107.5’s Superhero DJ Jon Quick and legendary instructor Kenny J, which begins on Friday, June 10, and is free for the first month. 



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.”  







 

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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.












LATEST COLUMNS


Makin Waves Song of the Week: "Soaked" by Kiaura Rose

The Makin Waves Song of the Week is "Soaked" from Kiaura Rose's debut seven-song debut album, "Vagrant."




Rock On! This Week's Sound Bites... 08/06/2026

"I am great! I was in California last weekend and just got back, I have the day off and I'm getting to chat with you so everything is great," says Monster Jam monster truck driver Angelina Nock as she let us in on the profession, her background and what we can expect when she gets behind the wheel of Megalodon at Newark's Prudential Center August 14 through 16.




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.








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