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Eva’s Village in Paterson receives $20,000 Kearny Bank contribution

(FAIRFIELD, NJ) --In support of Paterson-based non-profit Eva’s Village, KearnyBank Foundation has contributed a total of $20,000 to help address an expanded need for services dictated by the ongoing pandemic.



The Stages Festival celebrates 25th Anniversary With Over 80 Events This Spring

For 25 years, New Jersey Theatre Alliance (“the Alliance”) has offered a spring festival of performances, workshops, and readings throughout the state. This year’s festival will include a combination of in-person and online offerings. The 40 member theatres of the Alliance will collectively produce 80 events, made available at no cost or at deeply-discounted ticket prices throughout March, April, and May, 2022.



WBGO Launches Rhythm And Song Weekends and Adds Pat Prescott to Its Air

(NEWARK, NJ) -- Over the weekend, WBGO listeners were treated to the launch of WBGO's Rhythm and Song Weekend, featuring expanded Rhythm Revue with Felix Hernandez on Saturdays as well as a Sunday edition of the popular program, plus an expanded Come Sunday with Lezlie Harrison. On Monday, February 28 at noon, WBGO will begin airing a new two hour program Favorite Things with Pat Prescott.



New Jersey Stage: Daily Edition 02-28-22

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!










Top 10 Most Read Stories at New Jersey Stage For Week of February 20-26, 2022

Here's a look at the top 10 most read articles published at New Jersey Stage during the week of February 20-26, 2022.  Each week, we publish about 70 articles, including several original columns and features, along with news releases for events happening throughout the state and nearby areas like Philadelphia and New York City. This week Top Ten includes articles covering six counties in New Jersey (Atlantic, Essex, Hudson, Mercer, Middlesex, and Monmouth).



Swingin' Spring NJ Event at Avon Marina Celebrates Frank Sinatra

(AVON-BY-THE SEA, NJ) -- Swing into Spring and celebrate icon and legendary singer Frank Sinatra at an upcoming special musical event presented by Karen Morris of Sand Castle Communications. This tribute event will spotlight Frank Sinatra, the man and his music, on Sunday, May 1st, 2022, from 12:30pm to 3:00pm at the Avon Marina, 2 Main Street, Avon-By-The-Sea, New Jersey. 



Star Shows, Musical Laser Concerts Set at RVCC Planetarium in March

(BRANCHBURG, NJ) -- The Raritan Valley Community College Planetarium will present in-person star shows and laser concerts for all ages in March, including programs featuring music by such artists as Taylor Swift, Shakira, and Beyonce. Face masks are required in all campus buildings, including in the Planetarium. The Planetarium also will have reduced-capacity seating.



Middlesex County hosted the Educators' Summit on Partnerships for School Safety to address emergency management and school security

(MIDDLESEX COUNTY, NJ) -- Middlesex County, in partnership with the Educational Services Commission of New Jersey (ESCNJ), and the Middlesex County Prosecutor’s Office, hosted the Educators’ Summit on Partnerships for School Safety on Wednesday, February 23 to address school safety and student wellness for the 2022 school year. Three distinguished panels of speakers discussed their expertise and potential approaches in preparing schools for emergency management, school drills, and cybersecurity across Middlesex County.



Heating Up the Weekend with Ravel’s Romantic Bolero with NJ Symphony

by Bruce Chadwick
published 2022-02-27

Who can ever forget Dudley Moore and Bo Derek and a lot of sizzling romance to the music of Ravel’s “Bolero” in the hit 1979 movie 10?







 

EVENT PREVIEWS

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


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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