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Nutley Little Theatre presents "The Waverly Gallery"

(NUTLEY, NJ) -- Nutley Little Theatre presents The Waverly Gallery weekends from October 24 - November 8, 2025. The play written by Kenneth Lonergan follows Gladys, the elderly matriarch of the Green family, who has run an art gallery in a small Greenwich Village hotel for many years.



Newark Mayor Ras Baraka to Speak at Annual Fannie Lou Hamer Symposium on Tuesday

(GALLOWAY, NJ) -- Newark Mayor Ras Baraka will be the featured speaker at the 22nd annual Fannie Lou Hamer Human and Civil Rights Symposium on Tuesday, October 7, 2025 in the Stockton University Performing Arts Center. This year's theme will be "Good Trouble: The Fight to Preserve our History and Democracy." The event begins at 2:30pm.



RVCC Holocaust Institute to Present "The Journey Back: A VR Experience"

(BRANCHBURG, NJ) -- Small groups and community members are invited to schedule visits to see "The Journey Back: A VR Experience," from October 17-November 13, 2025 at Raritan Valley Community College in Branchburg. The VR Experience will be shown in The Morris and Dorothy Hirsch Research Library, located on the second floor of the College's Evelyn S. Field Library.



Wharton Arts Announces 2025–26 Season: Arise!

(BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ) -- Wharton Arts proudly announces its 2025–26 season, Arise!, an inspiring lineup of performances, programs, and community events designed to uplift, connect, and celebrate through the transformative power of the arts.








Inaugural Viva Rahway: Italian Heritage celebration takes place October 12th

(RAHWAY, NJ) -- Mayor Raymond A. Giacobbe and the Rahway City Council proudly present the inaugural Viva Rahway: Italian Heritage, a celebration of Italian culture and community, taking place Sunday, October 12, 2025 from 2:00pm–5:00pm in Downtown Rahway.



Millstone Township Performing Arts Center presents Daybreak: The Music & Passion of Barry Manilow

(MILLSTONE TOWNSHIP, NJ) -- On Saturday, December 13, 2025, the Millstone Township Performing Arts Center presents Daybreak: The Music & Passion of Barry Manilow. Showtime is 7:00pm.



The Newton Theatre presents Big Apple Comedy Club #64

(NEWTON, NJ) -- Big Apple Comedy Club #64 takes place at The Newton Theatre on Saturday, November 29, 2025 at 8:00pm. This laugh-packed night features four, hilarious comedians coming to the stage for one epic night. The lineup includes Graham Kay, Ian Lara, Veronica Mosey and Talia Reese.



Pioneer Productions presents "Steel Magnolias"

(MORRISTOWN, NJ) -- Pioneer Productions presents Steel Magnolias across two weekends from November 14-23, 2024 at The Stage at Fellowship Hall in the Morristown United Methodist Church. The timeless classic by Robert Harling is set in a small-town Louisiana beauty salon.



Nimbus Launches Major Statewide Expansion of "Jersey Nutcracker"

(JERSEY CITY, NJ) -- This December, Nimbus Dance's Jersey Nutcracker embarks on its first-ever New Jersey tour, bringing its beloved, distinctly local twist on Tchaikovsky's classic ballet to audiences in Jersey City, Newark, and Elizabeth. With dazzling new sets and costumes, an expanded youth cast from across the state, and performances at the Nimbus Arts Center, Kean University, and the New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC), this year marks a bold new chapter for Nimbus' signature holiday production.







 

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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.



Hunterdon

Hunterdon Hills Playhouse presents "Some Enchanted Evening"

(HAMPTON, NJ) -- Hunterdon Hills Playhouse presents Some Enchanted Evening from April 7 through May 16, 2026. This is a celebration of songs that have become a part of our lives. We sing them in the shower and we sing them to entertain and amuse.












LATEST COLUMNS


Rock On! This Week's Sound Bites... 05/02/2026

Due to a death in the family, the "Sound Bites" weekly column has ben postponed for this week. However, the listings of live music and entertainment are enclosed; we shall return on Thursday May 7 which happens to be the same day as the monthly "Rock On Radio" Happy Hour at the Nottingham Tavern located at 9 Mercer Street in Hamilton Square, NJ with music by Carmen Marranco.




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.








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