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Akwaaba Gallery presents Victor Davson’s “In Full Bloom” Landscape Series

(NEWARK, NJ) -- Akwaaba Gallery presents Victor Davson’s solo exhibition of panoramic landscapes, “In Full Bloom,” from February 12 through March 26, 2022. These lush large-scale paintings are a departure for Davson, who is more well-known for work with socio-political overtones, including references to his Guyanese Caribbean cultural heritage.



New Jersey Film Festival Filmmaker Spring 2022 Video Q+A with When Claude Got Shot Director Brad Lichtenstein

by Al Nigrin
published 2022-02-03

Here is the New Jersey Film Festival Filmmaker Spring 2022 Q+A with When Claude Got Shot Director Brad Lichtenstein, Claude Motley, Festival Juror Izzy Bonvini as well as Festival Director Al Nigrin.



Houston legend Steve Krase, Lanza, Power Team up for Stanhope Blues Extravaganza

(STANHOPE, NJ) -- National recording artist and renowned harmonica player Steve Krase is bringing his Houston blues to New Jersey for a night of music that will also feature two of the Garden State's top blues bands. The Stanhope House in Stanhope is playing host to Krase, the Bob Lanza Band and the Trevor B. Power Band on Friday, February 25. The action kicks off at 7:00pm with the Trevor B. Power Band.



MPAC making Harriet Tubman performance free for schools on demand

(MORRISTOWN, NJ) -- Mayo Performing Arts Center (MPAC) is making a recorded version of Virginia Repertory Theatre’s performance of Harriet Tubman and the Underground Railroad available for no charge to area schools from February 7-February 21.








NJCU hosts Virtual Artist Talk with Dr. Antoinette Ellis-Williams on February 9th

(JERSEY CITY, NJ) -- The BURN Project by Dr. Antoinette Ellis-Williams is a multi-disciplinary project which rethinks and explores the many ways black women experience “Burn” (e.g. unemployment, appropriation, dismissal, isolation, gentrification, cooptation, physical and sexual abuse, exploitation, etc.) and simultaneously their unique agency to set things on “Fiya” (aka fire) and heal. It is on display at The Visual Arts Gallery at New Jersey City University through March 3, 2022.



Review: "Clue" at Paper Mill Playhouse

by Adam F. Cohen
published 2022-02-03

Clue, the mystery boardgame of my youth, has been wonderfully, intelligently and hysterically been brought to the stage of the Paper Mill Playhouse.  It’s no mystery why this deftly directed and designed production is so entertaining.  Every aspect of the show is well done and deserves praise.  Do not pass, go directly to papermill.org and book tickets.  The production runs through February 20, 2022. 



Carteret Presents Black History Month Film Series Throughout February

(CARTERET, NJ) -- The Carteret Performing Arts & Events Center will present a Black History Month Film Series on Saturdays throughout February. The Film Series will display films featuring African American history and black actors in prominent roles. All films in the series are free and family friendly. You do not need to be a Carteret resident to attend.



The James R. Halsey Foundation of the Arts presents "Pretty...Ugly"

(TRENTON, NJ) -- The James R. Halsey Foundation of the Arts (JRH), a 501c3 non-profit agency dedicated to providing quality arts education and mentoring to youth in the City of Trenton and greater Mercer County area, presents “Pretty…Ugly”, a celebration of film and student exhibition to be held at 5:30pm on Thursday, February 24, 2022 at the Historic Mill Hill Playhouse located at 205 East Front Street in Trenton. 



Rock On! This Week's Sound Bites...2/3/22

by Danny Coleman
published 2022-02-03

“This is a one-off single, the song felt like it lived in its own bubble because of the environment that we are in now. I didn’t see this as part of a collection, this is almost like an album’s worth of ideas or music in one song for me and it really addresses the life we are living right now and I couldn’t really see any companion pieces for it; you know?”







 

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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