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Plainfield Symphony Orchestra presents a "Vienna New Year's Celebration"

(PLAINFIELD, NJ) -- Plainfield Symphony Orchestra and music director Charles Prince present a "Vienna New Year's Celebration" on Saturday, November 22, 2025 at Crescent Avenue Presbyterian Church. You may be dancing in the aisles as PSO rings in the holiday season, largely featuring music by Johann Strauss with returning artist, baritone Steven Scheschareg. Showtime is 7:00pm.



Lewis Center for the Arts presents the 2025 Princeton Dance Festival at McCarter Theatre

(PRINCETON, NJ) -- Lewis Center for the Arts presents the 2025 Princeton Dance Festival from November 21-23, 2025 in McCarter Theatre Center's Berlind Theatre. The festival features new and repertory works by nationally and internationally recognized choreographers, performed by more than 50 Princeton students in an energetic program of dances from a surprising range of dance forms.



Kean University Theatre Department presents "Antigone"

(UNION, NJ) -- Kean University Theatre Department presents Antigone from November 14-22, 2025 in the Wilkins Theatre. Discover the timeless power of defiance in Sophocles' Antigone!



OCVTS Grunin Performing Arts Academy presents "A Monster Calls" at Grunin Center for the Arts

(TOMS RIVER, NJ) -- The OCVTS Grunin Performing Arts Academy presents A Monster Calls at Grunin Center for the Arts with three performances from November 14-15, 2025. This is based on the novel by Patrick Ness and inspired by an original idea by Siobhan Dowd, devised by Sally Cookson, Adam Peck and the Company.








Sensorium Emporium hosts Songwriter Circle on Thursday

(RED BANK, NJ) -- Local music lovers are invited to a cozy and intimate Songwriter Circle at Sensorium Emporium on Thursday, November 6, 2025 from 7:00pm to 9:00pm. Five of the best local musicians will perform their original music and will tell the story behind the song - what inspired them to write it.



The Princeton Folk Music Society presents Phil Ochs Song Night

(PRINCETON, NJ) -- The Princeton Folk Music Society presents Phil Ochs Song Night on Friday, November 21, 2025 at Christ Congregation Church. Phil Ochs was at the core of the early 1960's Greenwich Village folk music movement, and was known for his civil rights and protest songs such as "I Ain't Marching Anymore." Showtime is 8:00pm.



BlowUpRadio.com's New & Notable NJ Music 11/3/25

by Lazlo
published 2025-11-03

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 each week with this column. This week Lazlo takes a look at new releases by Flycatcher, Ciara Zwicker, The Nightly Noodle & Opposite Action, Jonathan Tea, Lily Vakili, Rhonette Smith, and Dr Scientist. Plus a look back at "Dear You" by The Extra's, Inc.



Gateway Playhouse presents "Scrooge, The Musical"

(SOMERS POINT, NJ) -- Gateway Playhouse will ring in the holiday season with two weekends of the Christmas classic Scrooge the Musical, from December 5-14, 2025. Based on Charles Dickens' beloved A Christmas Carol, this musical brings the timeless holiday tale to life with warmth, humor and unforgettable music by Leslie Bricusse.



Harmonium Choral Society presents "Season of Blessings"

(MORRISTOWN, NJ) -- Harmonium Choral Society invites you to experience Season of Blessings on Saturday, December 13 at 7:30pm and Sunday December 14, 2025 at 3:00pm at the Presbyterian Church in Morristown. The performances offer an immersive musical journey highlighting the blessings in our lives.







 

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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


Frank Hanavan: "Natural & Plus"

Frank Hanavan's Hoboken is wet. In his streetscapes, surfaces glisten. The sky is rarely glowering, but it does seem full; ready to have something to say, or wrapping up something that it is busy saying. The canopy of foliage that hangs over the streetcorners feels saturated with moisture. Even the shadows on the sidewalk are puddle blue. Businesses have their umbrellas open. A few people do, too.




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."








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