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Vivid Stage Announces the Addition of Ciara Chanel and Joshua T. Crockett as New Resident Ensemble Members

(SUMMIT, NJ) -- Vivid Stage, in residence at Oakes Center at 120 Morris Avenue in Summit, is thrilled to announce the addition of two new members to its Resident Acting Ensemble. Beginning with the 2026-2027 Season, Ciara Chanel and Joshua T. Crockett will join the acting company, which now includes thirteen members.



Nearly One-Third of the Philadelphia Fringe Festival Lives at Cannonball This September

(PHILADELPHIA, PA) -- Nearly one-third of the 2026 Philadelphia Fringe Festival comes to life at Cannonball Festival this September, as more than 100 artists present bold new work across five stages in a nonstop celebration of fearless live performance. Celebrating its sixth year, Cannonball is the largest hub of the Philadelphia Fringe Festival, championing a revolutionary artist-led model that prioritizes equity, experimentation, and community connection.



MonmouthNJ 250 Fine Art Competition Winners On Display at Thompson Park Creative Arts Center

(FREEHOLD, NJ) -- After nearly two years of inspiring artists to capture Monmouth County's Revolutionary War history on canvas, the MonmouthNJ 250 Committee and Monmouth County Board of County Commissioners have announced the winners of the MonmouthNJ 250 Fine Art Competition.



Anne and Arthur Goldstein Donate Over 70 Works of Modern and Contemporary Art to the Zimmerli Art Museum

(NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ) -- On July 15, 2026, the Zimmerli Art Museum at Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, announced a gift of more than 70 modern and contemporary works from the collection formed by longtime benefactors Anne and Arthur Goldstein. Spanning painting, sculpture, photography, and an exceptional selection of works on paper, the gift of art features established artists Tauba Auerbach, Darren Bader, Mark Bradford, Nicole Eisenman, and John Waters, alongside emerging voices, including Ever Baldwin, Troy Lamarr Chew II, and Lamar Peterson, as well as artists only now receiving broader institutional attention, such as Alice Mackler and Kunié Sugiura.








Tab Benoit LIVE! on the Atlantic City Boardwalk

by Spotlight Central
published 2026-07-15

Spotlight Central and Love Imagery have photos and a recap of a Mardi Gras AC night on the Atlantic City boardwalk featuring Tab Benoit. The opening act was Sgt. Splendor featuring Kate Vargas and Eric McFadden.



New Jersey Stage: Daily Edition 07-15-26

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!





Events This Week in New Jersey from July 14-20, 2026

Here is a look at upcoming events taking place from July 14-20, 2026 along with our featured listings. New Jersey Stage offers previews of events throughout the Garden State as well as select shows in New York City and Philadelphia areas.



The Stress Factory Comedy Club presents Adam Hunter on Sunday

(NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ) -- The Stress Factory Comedy Club presents Adam Hunter on Sunday, July 19, 2026 at 7:30pm. He brings nonstop laughs with lightning-fast crowd work, high-energy sets, and a million jokes per minute.



This Week in Music: Previews for Concerts from July 14-20, 2026

Here is a look at shows taking place from July 14-20, 2026 along with our featured listings and a look at some upcoming shows. New Jersey Stage offers previews of concerts throughout the Garden State as well as select shows in New York City and Philadelphia areas.







 

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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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