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Middlesex County's REPLENISH to Host Annual Thanksgiving Day Turkey Trot and 5K

(SOUTH AMBOY, NJ) -- This Thanksgiving, join Middlesex County's REPLENISH for the third annual Thanksgiving Day Turkey Trot and 5K, a family-friendly event that brings the community together to support the fight against food insecurity. The event will take place on Thursday, November 27, 2025 from 8:30am to 10:30am at Raritan Bay Waterfront Park in South Amboy. Participants are invited to run, walk, or jog along the scenic waterfront while helping ensure that Middlesex County residents in need have access to nutritious food.



Jack Johnson to Play Shows in NJ, PA, NY

(HOLMDEL, NJ) -- Multi-platinum recording artist Jack Johnson brings the SURFILMUSIC Tour to the local area with shows at PNC Bank Arts Center in Holmdel, NJ on June 21st; Highmark Mann Center in Philadelphia on June 27th; and Northwell at Jones Beach Theater in Wantagh, NY on June 28, 2026.



Arden Children's Theatre presents "A Wrinkle In Time"

(PHILADELPHIA, PA) -- This winter, Arden Children's Theatre invites families to journey across time and space with an exciting adaptation of Madeline L'Engle's beloved book, A Wrinkle in Time. Adapted by John Glore, winner of the Newbery Medal, A Wrinkle in Time has inspired generations of readers, and even a major motion picture, since its publication. Now, the Arden brings this timeless classic to its stage for the first time. The production runs from December 3 through January 25, 2026.



Ocean County College Basketball Honors and Supports Our Military and OCC Veterans

(TOMS RIVER, NJ) -- Ocean County College invites the community to join them for an exciting day of basketball and fun activities as they celebrate OCC veterans and active military members on Saturday, November 15, 2025, in the OCC gymnasium (Building 29), located on the main campus in Toms River.








North Star Theater Company presents "Steel Magnolias"

(OGDENSBURG, NJ) -- North Star Theater Company presents Steel Magnolias across two weekends from November 14-23, 2025. The play by Robert Harling takes place at the North Star Studio Theater. Sara Bartlett directs the production.



Van Saun County Park Turns Into North Jersey's Premier Destination For Holiday Family Fun

(PARAMUS, NJ) -- Van Saun County Park is once again transforming into North Jersey’s premier destination for winter family fun, welcoming back two of our most beloved seasonal experiences: Let it GLOW! A Holiday Lantern Spectacular and Winter Wonderland. Families will be transported to a winter paradise this holiday season right here in the heart of Bergen County!



New Release Review - "Springsteen: Deliver Me From Nowhere"

by Eric Hillis, TheMovieWaffler.com
published 2025-11-08

"I know who you are." "That makes one of us." That exchange between a star struck car salesman and Bruce Springsteen gets to the heart of writer/director Scott Cooper's music biopic Springsteen: Deliver Me from Nowhere. Like most good biopics, Cooper's film narrows its focus to a specific chapter in its subject's life. In this case it's 1981 and Springsteen's writing and recording of 'Nebraska', considered by many as The Boss's greatest work.



New Jersey Stage: Daily Edition 11-08-25

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!





Hard Rock Live at Etess Arena presents Warren Zeiders

(ATLANTIC CITY, NJ) -- Hard Rock Live at Etess Arena presents Warren Zeiders on Friday, November 14, 2025 at 8:00pm. Get ready for a night of high-energy country music as Zeiders brings his signature grit and powerful vocals to Atlantic City. Opening the night is Chayce Beckham, American Idol winner and breakout artist behind the hit single "23."







 

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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.



East

East Lynne Theater Company presents "Having Our Say: The Delany Sisters' First 100 Years" by Emily Mann

(CAPE MAY, NJ) -- The reimagined East Lynne Theater Company opens its Season Forty-Six with the extraordinary, real-life story Having Our Say: The Delany Sisters' First 100 Years by Emily Mann, running June 18 to July 19, 2026 at the Clemans Theater for the Arts at the Allen AME in Cape May.



Princeton

Princeton Summer Theater presents "You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown"

(PRINCETON, NJ) -- Princeton Summer Theater's 2026 Children's Show is You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown, which runs weekends from June 20 to August 1, 2026. A beloved musical since its premiere in 1967, Clark Gesner brings Charles M. Schulz's "PEANUTS" characters to the stage. The musical ventures through the highs and lows of young life, from baseball and homework to young love and friendship. With an empathetic and whimsical eye, You're A Good Man, Charlie Brown reminds us of the importance of connection and joy.



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.












LATEST COLUMNS


BlowUpRadio.com's New & Notable NJ Music 7/6/26

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 Loose Panic, Max Rauch, Madeline Fung, Bike Routes, and 9fm. Plus a look back at "The Communist Song" by The KumQuats.




Makin Waves Song of the Week: "Sick About It" by The Orangutwins

The Makin Waves Song of the Week is "Sick About It" from The Orangutwins' recently released EP, "We Are A Genius."




Rock On! This Week's Sound Bites... 07/02/2026

Overheard conversation today, July 2, 2026:








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