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McCarter Theatre Center presents Aida Cuevas - The Queen of Mariachi

(PRINCETON, NJ) -- Prepare for an unforgettable evening of passion, tradition, and soul-stirring music as Aida Cuevas, the unrivaled "Queen of Ranchera Music" and La Voz de México ("The Voice of Mexico"), graces the McCarter stage on her 50th Anniversary U.S. Tour 2025 on Friday, October 17, 2025 at 7:30pm.



Acute Inflections presents Soulful Sounds in New Jersey

​​​​​​​(TOTOWA, NJ) -- Are you ready for a night of soulful fun and vintage glamour? Step into a world where the Harlem Renaissance meets today’s vibe with the sensational Music & Comedy of Acute Inflections on Thursday, October 16, 2025 at Barnyard & Carriage House. Showtime is 7:00pm.



Tekcno Powwow, Artist Bently Spang's Cultural Mash-Up, Reimagined at the Zimmerli on Sunday

(NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ) -- Artist Bently Spang (Enrolled Member of the Tsitsistas/Suhtai Nation) brings the latest iteration of his groundbreaking Tekcno Powwow Jr.²: To the Second Power to the Zimmerli Art Museum at Rutgers University—New Brunswick on Sunday, October 12, 2025 from 11:00am to 3:00pm. It takes place outdoors on Voorhees Mall, adjacent to the museum. The event is part of the museum's dynamic fall schedule, featuring more than 30 free public programs.



The Gallery at Hillside Square presents "Memory in Form"

(MONTCLAIR, NJ) -- The Gallery at Hillside Square presents Memory in Form, a solo exhibition by Leslie Adler, a mid-career visual artist whose multidisciplinary practice explores the intersection of natural systems, built structures, and the intuitive mind. The show runs through December 12, 2025 and features Adler's latest series of mono prints created through block-printing techniques, which evoke ethereal visions of abandoned places and quiet moments suspended in time.








Honoring African American History at the Village with Michele Jones Galvin

(PISCATAWAY, NJ) -- Join Michele Jones Galvin, Harriet Tubman's Great-Great-Great Grandniece, at the Village for a day of programming exploring Middlesex County's African American history at East Jersey Old Town Village on Saturday, October 11, 2025. The event takes place from noon to 4:00pm and is presented by Arts Institute of Middlesex County and Division of History and Historic Preservation.



Author and Professor Jonathan Mercantini, Ph.D., to Deliver 2025 Archives & History Day Keynote Speech

(LINCROFT, NJ) -- Monmouth County Clerk Christine Giordano Hanlon has announced that Jonathan Mercantini, Ph.D. of Kean University will be the keynote speaker at the County Clerk's 30th annual Archives & History Day. The event takes place Saturday, October 11, 2025 from 9:00am to 1:30pm at the Robert J. Collins Arena of Brookdale Community College in Lincroft. Mercantini will speak about the important role New Jersey played in the American Revolution.



Newark to Host Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration on Friday

(NEWARK, NJ) -- Mayor Ras J. Baraka announced that the City of Newark will host its Annual Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration at Newark Symphony Hall, located at 1020 Mayor Kenneth A. Gibson Boulevard, on Friday, October 10, 2025 from 11:00am to 4:00pm. Newark's Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration recognizes the community's achievements and contributions to America's story, both local and nationally.



Ocean County Library Toms River Branch presents Second Annual LGBTQIA+ Resource Fair

(TOMS RIVER, NJ) -- The 2nd Annual LGBTQIA+ Resource Fair is coming to the Toms River Branch of the Ocean County Library on Saturday, October 18, 2025. The event runs from 10:00am to 3:00pm. The purpose of the Fair is to connect members of the LGBTQIA+ community and their allies with agencies that are available to assist them.



Asbury Park Whiskey Fest to Take Place on Saturday

(ASBURY PARK, NJ) -- The Asbury Park Whiskey Fest will take place on Saturday, October 11, 2025 with one Session from 1:00pm-4:30pm. The event will be held at Bradley Park just steps away from the beach at Asbury Park. Over 100 styles of beer, wine & spirits, delicious food, and great music.







 

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NJPAC

NJPAC presents a Spring Season of Jazz

(NEWARK, NJ) -- New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) presents a Spring Season of Jazz with free monthly jazz jams at Clement's Place and two special concert events inside the Victoria Theater. This series, running from September through June, is co-presented by NJPAC's Jazz Advisory Committee and Rutgers University–Newark's Institute of Jazz Studies (IJS). Immerse yourself in the relaxing sounds of jazz music that stimulate the players’ and listeners' minds.



PBS'

PBS' Independent Lens Launches 20th Season of Free Pop-Up Screening Series in Teaneck and Nationwide

(TEANECK, NJ) -- The award-winning PBS documentary series, INDEPENDENT LENS, presents the launch of the upcoming season of Indie Lens Pop-Up in partnership with the Teaneck International Film Festival and the Puffin Cultural Forum. The season kicks-off on February 4, 2026 with The Librarians and continues through May. The series is free for all but sign up is required.



State

State Theatre New Jersey presents The Sound Studio Series 2026

(NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ) -- State Theatre New Jersey proudly presents The Sound Studio Series, an immersive musical experience that places concertgoers at the very heart of the performance. Held in STNJ's intimate Studio space, limited to just 80 attendees, The Sound Studio Series features a dynamic mix of both classical and rock performances. Each concert concludes with an exclusive post-show meet-and-greet with the artists, offering fans a rare opportunity to connect directly with the performers. Tickets for the series are $20-$30.



Megan

Megan Thee Stallion to make her Broadway debut in "Moulin Rouge! The Musical"

(NEW YORK, NY) -- Producers of the Tony Award®-winning, record-breaking Broadway hit Moulin Rouge! The Musical have announced that three-time Grammy Award-winning superstar and actress Megan Thee Stallion will make her Broadway debut in the production as "Zidler", impresario of the titular nightclub. Taking the stage for a strictly limited 8-week engagement, Megan will light up the Al Hirshfeld Theatre from Tuesday, March 24th to Sunday, May 17, 2026, promising an unmissable, moment in the show's legendary run.



Paper

Paper Mill Playhouse presents "1776"

(MILLBURN, NJ) -- Paper Mill Playhouse presents 1776, the Tony Award-winning musical, from April 1 through May 2, 2026. It brings the story behind the creation of the Declaration of Independence to the stage with witty satire, compelling drama, and a thrilling score. With music and lyrics by Sherman Edwards and book by Peter Stone, 1776 follows John Adams, Benjamin Franklin, Thomas Jefferson, and their fellow delegates as they navigate fiery debates, political tensions, and personal conflicts in their struggle to unite thirteen colonies.












LATEST COLUMNS


Makin Waves Song of the Week: "Make It Happen" by Mike Chick

The Makin Waves Song of the Week is "Make It Happen" by Asbury Park Yawn Mower legend Mike Chick from "Congarts," his third solo album and second for Mint 400 Records.




Lighty's Corner: April 30, 2026

The second episode of Lighty’s Corner is live! This is a bi-weekly recorded radio show presenting new rock music from around the globe. Each of the 15 new tracks played were received via email within the last two weeks - a practice I hope to continue each time.




"She's Like the Wind"

The first thing you'll see upon entering the gallery at Deep Space (77 Cornelison St.) is the shadow-outline of a woman's leg. There it is, on a chartreuse background, sticking straight up in the air with a curvaceous bare foot inches from the ceiling. That's all of the subject of "Lemon Lime Toe of God" that the oil painter Delilah Ray Miske is willing to show us. The rest of the body, she implies, is splayed out on a bed. We know it's summer because the window is closed and the air conditioner is plugged in. There's a pretty good chance that the possessor of the leg is undressed. In one hand, she holds a cellphone, and she might be broadcasting something. On the wall, a small whip-like broomstick hangs. It could be the ride of a tiny witch. It could be the professional tool of a dominatrix.








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