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PBS-TV Star Chris Ruggiero Comes to Brook Arts Center for One Night Only

(BOUND BROOK, NJ) -- Brook Arts Center welcomes singer Chris Ruggiero, who will present his vintage rock and roll concert, “Silly Love Songs,” on Friday, May 20th. It will be the 22-year-old singer’s first full-length concert appearance in Somerset County since he rose to national fame following his PBS Television appearance. Ruggiero has been crisscrossing the country and has already notched 14 states on his tour so far this season. Brook Arts Center is excited to bring Chris Ruggiero to the stage for an evening of pop-rock standards as you’ve never heard them before.



PODCAST: Roxey Ballet and Artist Malcolm Mobutu Smith Join Creative Forces at the Hunterdon Art Museum

by Christopher Benincasa, JerseyArts.com
published 2022-04-21

This Saturday at the Hunterdon Art Museum, visitors are invited to a unique experience that brings together the visual and performing arts. Roxey Ballet Company has teamed up with artist Malcolm Mobutu Smith – whose exhibition Evermore Nevermore closes this weekend – and have created an exclusive 45-minute showcase that will be presented outdoors on the Toshiko Takaezu Terrace, overlooking the museum’s iconic view of the Raritan River. (This event is free, but please register to attend.)



Monmouth County Park System presents "Camelot, the Musical"

(LINCROFT, NJ) -- The Monmouth County Park System presents Camelot, the Musical, produced by Mickey and Judy Productions, in the Thompson Park Theater Barn in Lincroft, across two weekends (May 13-14 and May 20-21). In this classic musical, based on T.H. White’s The Once and Future King, King Arthur founds the kingdom of Camelot and the Knights of the Round Table, who fight for justice and right, only to see his ideal crumble when his wife Guinevere falls in love with his favorite knight, Sir Lancelot.



New Jersey Stage: Daily Edition 04-21-22

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!










Nai-Ni Chen Dance Company presents "Year of the Water Tiger" at NJPAC

(NEWARK, NJ) -- The critically acclaimed Nai-Ni Chen Dance Company presents Year of the Water Tiger at the New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) in a family-friendly matinee celebration on Saturday, May 21, 2022. Paying tribute to the incredible dancer, choreographer, and educator Nai-Ni Chen, this marks the Company’s return to NJPAC after Chen’s untimely passing in December 2021. Nai-Ni Chen Dance Company has been a beloved presence at NJPAC since it first opened its doors in 1997. 



Passaic County Arts Center to Feature Two Artists

(HAWTHORNE, NJ) -- On Thursday, May 5th, from 5:30pm – 8:30pm, the County of Passaic is hosting an opening reception for "Skyline" by Jessie Bloom, of Hawthorne, and “A Convocation of Color,” by Ed Whitmore, a Passaic County native and California based artist. “Skyline” will be on view from Saturday, April 30th through July 3rd. While “A Convocation of Color” will run from April 30th through August 23rd. 



Ocean County Library Barnegat Branch to Exhibit Art by Nadine Yura during May

(BARNEGAT, NJ) -- The Ocean County Library Barnegat Branch presents a collection of artwork by multiple award-winning local artist Nadine Yura throughout the month of May. Nadine’s striking artwork depicts still lifes, figuratives, and landscapes with an expressive style, in oils, watercolor, charcoal and ink. The month-long exhibit at the Branch, 112 Burr Street, is free and open to the public.



Rutherfurd Hall presents "Celebrate the Arts Festival" in May

(HACKETTSTOWN, NJ) -- The Rutherfurd Hall Foundation (RHF) presents “Celebrate the Arts Festival” from May 12-22. This cultural showcase will include an elegant opening night Gala Art Show, and go on to feature performances including music, dance and opera. The celebration will conclude with a two-day film festival consisting of work from locally sourced filmmakers. 



The Pennington Players bring "Art" to Kelsey Theatre

(WEST WINDSOR, NJ) -- The Pennington Players present the satiric comedy, Art, by Yasmina Reza at the Kelsey Theatre from April 29 to May 1st. The multiple award-winning play (translated from French by playwright/screenwriter Christopher Hampton) takes a hilarious look at the bonds of friendship viewed through the prism of modern art and asks the questions: How much would you pay for a painting that was a white canvas? Would it matter who the painter was? Would it be art?







 

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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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