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Lighthouse International Film Society to screen "Nest 38" and "Broken Wings"

(SHIP BOTTOM, NJ) - The Lighthouse International Film Society will screen a documentary double feature of Nest 38 and Broken Wings on Saturday, April 9th at 7:00pm. The screenings take place at the Long Beach Island Foundation of the Arts & Sciences (120 Long Beach Blvd) in Loveladies, NJ. Admission is $10 online or $12 at the door.  The event is free for LIF Society Members.



Centenary Stage Company To Hold A Talk-Back With Playwright Ruth Kirschner On April 1st

(HACKETTSTOWN, NJ) -- As the World Premiere of Whippoorwill approaches, Centenary Stage Company has announced a talk-back with the playwright, Ruth Kirschner, after the 8:00pm performance on April 1st. This talk-back gives audience members the opportunity to ask the playwright questions and gain a better understanding of Whippoorwill and the process of writing a script to creating a fully realized show.



Middletown Arts Center Hosts Art Exhibition "Toby Gowing, Illustrations"

(MIDDLETOWN, NJ) -- The Middletown Arts Center presents the work of book illustrator and Middletown resident, Toby Gowing, from April 1–27, 2022. The exhibition, Toby Gowing, Illustrations, will feature nearly 50 of the artist’s illustrations spanning from 1980 to 2010, as well as several of her still life paintings. 



Christian Beach releases "Direct and Free" 4-Song EP

Christian Beach, a longtime fixture of the New Jersey music scene, released a 4-song EP, Direct and Free, on March 18, 2022.  The EP is available for streaming/download at ChristianBeach.net. 








Premiere Stages at Kean University Announces Semi-Finalists for 2022 Play Festival

(UNION, NJ) -- Premiere Stages, the professional theatre company in residence at Kean University, has announced the 2022 Premiere Play Festival Semi-Finalists. The Play Festival panel and literary staff reviewed 655 submissions before choosing the 35 Semi-Finalists. From those 35 Semi-Finalists, four Finalists will be chosen in early April for public readings. Those readings will be held April 21-24, 2022 at Liberty Hall Museum (1003 Morris Avenue, Union, NJ 07083). One finalist will be awarded a full production in Premiere Stages’ 2023 season.



Miriam Beerman - Rediscover Opens at James Yarosh Associates Gallery

(HOLMDEL, NJ) -- When acclaimed painter Miriam Beerman passed away in February 2022 at the age of 98, she left a six-decade legacy of humanist expressionist works that are included in the permanent collections of over 60 museums, including the Metropolitan Museum of Art, Whitney, LACMA, Phillips Collection, National Gallery of Art and Victoria & Albert Museum. 



Arts Council of Princeton presents 10th Annual Cabernet Cabaret featuring Sarah Donner & Friends

(PRINCETON, NJ) -- The Arts Council of Princeton (ACP) presents the tenth annual Cabernet Cabaret featuring Sarah Donner & Friends on Friday, April 8 at 7:00pm.  It will be a cabernet-infused evening filled with comedy, drama, and pure entertainment.



RVCC's Arts & Design Department presents "Spring Studio '22"

(BRANCHBURG, NJ) -- Raritan Valley Community College’s Arts & Design department will present a student theatre production, Spring Studio ’22, Wednesday-Saturday, April 13-16, at 7:00pm, in the Welpe Theatre at the College’s Branchburg campus. The studio production features a cast of 20 in lively scenes full of humor, all unified by their studio setting. The bill includes three superb offerings by RVCC Professor of Theatre Dennis Russo.



The 36th Annual Wilbur Ray Scholarship Honorees Announced

​​​​​​​(MIDDLETOWN, NJ) -- The 36th Annual Wilbur Ray Scholarship Dinner will be held on April 8, 2022, at the Jacques Reception Center in Middletown, NJ, celebrating scholarship awards to sixteen students and the three 2022 award honorees: Commissioner Lillian Burry, Monmouth County Board of County Commissioners; President of Brookdale Community College, Dr. David M. Stout; and the Brookdale Community College Police Department.







 

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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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BlowUpRadio.com's New & Notable NJ Music 8/10/26

Lazlo, founder of BlowUpRadio.com (an online radio station based around New Jersey artists), shines a light on some of the many new releases from NJ based musicians with this column. This week Lazlo takes a look at new releases by Des & the Swagmatics, Bamberdost, Owen Lake and the Tragic Loves, Jonny Couch, Sean Henry Tonight!, and Ava LaMonte. Plus a look back at "Duluth" by Particle Zoo.




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.








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