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The Academy Players bring "The Addams Family" to Axelrod PAC

(DEAL PARK, NJ) -- The Academy Players will debut their second musical, The Addams Family, at the Axelrod Performing Arts Center in Ocean Township, for two weekends, May 7-15, 2022. The Academy Players are the Musical Theater students of the Axelrod Performing Arts Academy (APAA) located at Bell Works in Holmdel. 



Rock On! This Week's Sound Bites...4/21/22

by Danny Coleman
published 2022-04-21

“You never know where someone is going to hear you; ya’ know? Bluesville is a blessing, I’m so happy to be on there,” says Detroit born and current Jersey City, NJ resident Eliza Neals as she covered all of the bases from her past to the present as well as the upcoming release of her new album “Badder to the Bone,” due out April 23 via E-H Records and on all the major platforms.



Ansel Adams Photography Exhibition at Kean University

(UNION, NJ) -- Works by the iconic 20th-century landscape photographer Ansel Adams will be on display at the Galleries at Kean University in an exhibition at Liberty Hall Academic Center.  The Early Works exhibition features 42 original vintage photographs by the master photographer of the American West, ranging from the 1920s to the 1950s. It is open to the public with a pay-what-you-wish (PWYW) admission now through June 17, 2022.



New Jersey Symphony presents "The Sound of Stories" family concert with Nimbus Dance

(NEWARK, NJ) -- The New Jersey Symphony presents “The Sound of Stories: A Collaboration with Nimbus Dance,” a family concert that will take audiences on a musical journey across several art forms through which stories can be told. The afternoon will feature thrilling music from Bizet’s classic opera Carmen, John Williams’ iconic and magical “Hedwig’s Theme” from Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone and Mendelssohn’s playful Scherzo from A Midsummer Night’s Dream.








MPAC Presents The Laurie Berkner Band

(MORRISTOWN, NJ) --  The Laurie Berkner Band, the popular group that makes pop music for kids, performs its greatest hits at Mayo Performing Arts Center (MPAC), with two shows on Sunday, May 15 (1:00pm and 4:00pm).  Tickets range from $19-$39.



Eighth Blackbird, an Award-Winning Ensemble, to Perform With Rowan University Wind Ensemble

by Gary Wien, JerseyArts.com
published 2022-04-21

It’s not often that college students get to perform on stage with an award-winning sextet, but the members of Rowan University’s Wind Ensemble are getting that opportunity.  They will be performing with Eighth Blackbird, a four-time Grammy winner for Best Small Ensemble/Chamber Music Performance, on Friday, April 29, 2022 at 8:00 pm in Rowan’s Pfleeger Concert Hall.



Middletown Arts Center presents a Singer-Songwriter Showcase on Sunday

(MIDDLETOWN, NJ) -- The Middletown Arts Center presents a singer-songwriter showcase on Sunday, April 24 from 4:00pm to 6:00pm. The event features performances by Carl Alderson, Michael Askin, Shotgun Bill Anania and Tommy Q. The concert will take place in the MAC’s theater. The event is free with a suggested donation of $5.



Billy Joel adds 84th Monthly Show at MSG

(NEW YORK, NY) -- Billy Joel has added another show as part of his record-breaking residency at Madison Square Garden. He'll be back at the World's Most Famous Arena on Sunday, October 9, 2022. The October show will mark Joel's 84th monthly and 130th lifetime show at The Garden.



Spotlight on 6th Annual Montclair Literary Festival

(MONTCLAIR, NJ) -- More than 70 local, national, and international authors will take part in the sixth annual Succeed2gether’s in-person Montclair Literary Festival to be held from Thursday, May 5 to Monday, May 9, with Festival Day on Saturday, May 7, 2022.







 

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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: "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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