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Committee of Vultures releases "Lightning Struck the Fairgrounds"

New Jersey artist collective Committee of Vultures continue the roll-out of their authentic Blues/Roots album "Everybody Wants the Blues" with new single/video "Lightning Struck the Fairgrounds".



Pop, Rock and Doo Wopp LIVE! at the Strand

by Spotlight Central
published 2022-03-27

The stage is set and music lovers are getting ready this Friday, March 18, 2022 evening for a nostalgic Pop, Rock and Doo Wopp show at the Strand Theater in Lakewood, NJ. On the bill for tonight’s event are The Mystics, The Fireflies, LaLa Brooks, Larry Chance and the Earls, Emil Stucchio and the Classics, and Jay and the Americans.



South Street Players present "The 11th Annual Tri-State Theatre Festival"

(SPRING LAKE, NJ) -- The South Street Players present "The 11th Annual Tri-State Theatre Festival" produced by Rob Sullivan from April 1-3. Back for its 11th year, the festival showcases the best new short plays written by local writers from New Jersey, New York and Pennsylvania. The festival typically receives about 300 entries annually and features a unique collection of short comedies and dramas designed to entertain and engage audiences. 



Centenary Stage Company's NEXTStage Repertory to present "Head Over Heels"

(HACKETTSTOWN, NJ) -- Centenary Stage Company’s NEXTStage Repertory will present Head Over Heels as the spring musical for this season. The show was conceived by & original book by Jeff Whitty, adapted by James Magruder, music & lyrics by The Go-Go's. This show will run April 21 through May 1. From the visionaries that rocked Broadway with Hedwig and the Angry Inch, Avenue Q and Spring Awakening, this laugh-out-loud love story is set to the music of the iconic 1980's all-female rock band The Go-Go's, including the hit songs, "We Got the Beat," "Our Lips Are Sealed," "Vacation," Belinda Carlisle's "Heaven is a Place on Earth" and "Mad About You."








The Adelphi Orchestra presents International Anniversaries

(FAIR LAWN, NJ) -- The Adelphi Orchestra welcomes audiences to its 68th  consecutive season of "Music for All" with "International Anniversaries" - a concert celebrating César Franck's Bicentennial and an homage to Beethoven's pandemic eclipsed 250th Anniversary -  in two locations on Sunday, May 15 at 7:00pm, Broadway Presbyterian Church (NYC) and on Sunday, May 22 at 2:00pm, Fair Lawn Community Theater (NJ). 



Whitehill and Grunin Foundations Support Pushcart’s "Lift Every Voice: A Letter to the Editor"

Pushcart Players, New Jersey’s Emmy nominated and award-winning touring theater for young audiences, has received generous grants from The Whitehill Foundation (Montclair) and The Grunin Foundation (Toms River) to support the new production, “Lift Every Voice: A Letter to the Editor”.



Bill Ervolino to Perform at Fundraiser for Clifton Arts Center

(CLIFTON, NJ) -- Bill Ervolino, the popular author, stand-up comic and columnist for The Record newspaper, rode off into the sunset in January 2019. Last June he rode back from the sunset, and he soon will be giving an encore performance in Clifton. Ervolino will offer his insights on the humor found in daily life as the guest speaker for a fundraiser luncheon on Sunday, May 1 at 1:00pm at the Upper Montclair Country Club (177 Hepburn Road) in Clifton. All proceeds from the luncheon will go to support the Clifton Arts Center.



Amy Schumer comes to Count Basie for the Arts

(RED BANK, NJ) -- AM Productions presents Amy Schumer at Count Basie Center for the Arts for two performances on Friday, August 5th (7:00pm & 9:30pm). Schumer is an Emmy-winning and Golden Globe-nominated standup comedian, actress, writer, producer and director.



Axelrod Contemporary Ballet Theater Celebrates Movie Musicals with "Something's Coming"

(OCEAN, NJ) -- Axelrod Contemporary Ballet Theater (AXCBT) returns to the Axelrod PAC stage the weekend of April 8-10 with suites from “West Side Story,” “An American in Paris,” “The Sound of Music” and more in a new show called “Something’s Coming.” Under the direction of AXCBT director Gabriel Chajnik, “Something’s Coming” will capture iconic moments from 10 favorite movie musicals. The cast includes over a dozen dancers from the AXCBT company as well as special guest dancers from the Sarasota Ballet, The Metropolitan Opera, The Ailey School and others. 







 

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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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