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Christian McBride Shares Live Performance Video of "Op. 49 - Cold Chicken Suite, 3rd Movement"

On August 27, 2025, nine-time GRAMMY® Award winning bassist / composer Christian McBride released a live performance video of "Op. 49 - Cold Chicken Suite, 3rd Movement," featuring his big band from their Newport Jazz Festival set.



Nature (De)Constructed: Deb Jellenik, Beth Sillen Opening at Gallery Jupiter

(LITTLE SILVER, NJ) -- Gallery Jupiter is kicking off their exhibition season with a new show featuring works by artists Deb Jellenik and Beth Sillen. Both artists create works on or of paper to produce diverse representations of the natural world. The opening is scheduled for Friday, September 12, 2025 from 5:00pm to 7:30pm. Everyone is welcome.



bergenPAC and FBI Newark Citizens Academy Alumni Association Combat Digital Exploitation with Musical Assembly

(ENGLEWOOD, NJ) -- Social media offers young people exciting opportunities to expand their perspective, connect with others who share their passions, or find exposure for their art or athletic abilities. But the anonymity of that world can also make them vulnerable to digital exploitation and mental health trauma.



Tito Puente Jr. to Headline Outdoor Hispanic Heritage Concert at Westfield Garden State Plaza

(PARAMUS, NJ) -- Westfield Garden State Plaza will honor Hispanic Heritage Month on September 19, 2025 with the return of Salsa Night, featuring world-renowned Latin performer Tito Puente, Jr., son of legendary mambo musician Tito Puente. Following the success of the mall's inaugural Salsa Night in 2024, this year's event has been expanded to deliver an even more vibrant and immersive cultural experience. Admission is free.








United Methodist Communities Foundation Sponsors Free Concert Series at PNC Bank Arts Center

(HOLMDEL, NJ) /PRNewswire/ -- United Methodist Communities Foundation (UMCF) is the Presenting Sponsor of the Garden State Arts Foundation's Fall 2025 and Spring 2026 Concert Series at the PNC Bank Arts Center.



Princeton University Library opens a new exhibition on global book traditions

(PRINCETON, NJ) -- Princeton University Library (PUL) presents a new exhibition, "Forms and Function: The Splendors of Global Book Making," on display September 10 to December 7, 2025 in the Ellen and Leonard Milberg Gallery, located in the Firestone Library lobby.



Grunin Center hosts A Conversation with Admiral James G. Stavridis, USN (Ret.)

(TOMS RIVER, NJ) -- The Ocean County College Foundation will host a conversation with Admiral James G. Stavridis, a distinguished retired 4-star U.S. Navy Admiral and former Supreme Allied Commander at NATO, at the Grunin Center for the Arts on Wednesday, October 8, 2025. The event will offer the community a rare opportunity to hear firsthand from one of the most accomplished military leaders and strategic thinkers of our time.



Monmouth University Students Reimagine "Born to Run" in Anniversary Tribute

(WEST LONG BRANCH, NJ) -- Blue Hawk Records, the student-run record label at Monmouth University, will release Runaway American Dream on September 5, 2025, a reimagined EP honoring the 50th anniversary of Bruce Springsteen's landmark album Born to Run. The project coincides with a week of celebratory events on campus hosted by the Bruce Springsteen Archives & Center for American Music.



Glen Burtnik's Summer of Love LIVE! at Axelrod PAC

by Spotlight Central
published 2025-08-27

Spotlight Central and Love Imagery have photos and a recap of Glen Burtnik's Summer of Love concert at Axelrod Performing Arts Center on August 17, 2025.







 

EVENT PREVIEWS

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: "Dance of the Waxwing" by Pyrenesia

The Makin Waves Song of the Week is "Dance of the Waxwing" by the Lambertville-based gypsy jazz quartet Pyrenesia.




Rock On! This Week's Sound Bites... 04/23/2026

April 26, 2009; 17 years to the day this Sunday that "Danny Coleman's Rock On Radio" took to the airwaves on WIFI 1460 AM radio. Can it be that long? The answer is yes it can be and yes it has. 




This Week in Comedy: April 21-27, 2026

Here's a look at comedy shows taking place across the state from April 21 to April 27, 2026. New Jersey Stage compiles this list from comedy clubs, casinos, and performing arts centers.








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