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Kuro at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City Ranked Nationally No. 1 Hotel Restaurant by USA TODAY 10BEST

(ATLANTIC CITY, NJ) /PRNewswire/ -- Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City's Japanese craft kitchen, Kuro, was recently honored with the title of USA TODAY 10BEST'S Best Hotel Restaurant. The restaurant ranked in the top three in 2020, 2022, 2023, and 2024. USA TODAY 10BEST nominations are carefully curated by a panel of subject matter experts and USA TODAY 10BEST editors before being voted on by the public.



NiCori Studios Announces Adult Cabaret Classes and Teen "CHICAGO"

(EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ) -- NiCori Studios & Productions is thrilled to announce that registration is now open to students ages 13-19 for the NiCori Teen Performance Ensemble production of CHICAGO: Teen Edition, and levels One and Two of the Adult Cabaret classes.



Somers Point Unique Experiences Club hosts 3rd Opera Dinner

(SOMERS POINT, NJ) -- The Somers Point Unique Experiences Club is proud to host the 3rd Opera Dinner on Tuesday, October 21, 2025 at Gregory's Restaurant in Somers Point. This event will feature three professional award winning opera singers accompanied by a noted keyboardist performing some of opera most famous arias. The event begins at 7:00pm.



Learn All About New Jersey and the Gilded Age at the Brick Library

(BRICK, NJ) -- Want to expand your knowledge of New Jersey history? Join Melissa Ziobro, Director of Public History at Monmouth University, as she presents "NJ and the Gilded Age" on Saturday, Sepember 13, 2025 at the Brick Branch of the Ocean County Library. The event begins at 2:00pm.








Bruce Springsteen Archives & Center for American Music presents Born to Run - A Jersey Shore Celebration Concert

(WEST LONG BRANCH, NJ) -- The Bruce Springsteen Archives and Center for American Music is proud to present Born to Run: A Jersey Shore Celebration Concert on Wednesday, September 3, 2025 at 7:30pm in the Pollak Theatre. The concert honors the 50th anniversary of Springsteen's landmark album Born to Run.



Latinos of Montclair presents 4th Annual Latino Heritage Celebration

(MONTCLAIR, NJ) -- Latinos of Montclair is proud to present the 4th Annual Latino Heritage Celebration, an immersive, family-friendly cultural event taking place on Sunday, September 21, 2025, from 12:00pm to 5:00pm at the Montclair Art Museum. Attendees will enjoy a vibrant afternoon filled with live music and spoken word, youth showcases, artistic presentations, hands-on activities, food trucks serving authentic Latin cuisine, and a bustling community marketplace of local vendors and artisans.



Rock On! This Week's Sound Bites...8/21/25

by Danny Coleman
published 2025-08-21

"I've been good," began Twisted Livin' guitarist and front man Denny Shiffler as he discussed their upcoming appearance at Atlantic City's Hard Rock Cafe` Sound Waves Theatre as part of the Emerging New Jersey Blues Artist series. "We got this show through this dude who books us in the casinos and places like that, he hit us up and was saying how he had an opening for this original music event; so, yeah, it should be cool." 



bergenPAC presents Dirty Dancing in Concert

(ENGLEWOOD, NJ) -- Bergen Performing Arts Center (bergenPAC) presents Dirty Dancing in Concert on Wednesday, March 4, 2026 at 7:00pm. You fell in love with their first dance, now it's your turn to relive it. Dirty Dancing in Concert is a cinematic live-to-film concert event that brings the iconic love story back to the big screen, with a twist.



Set in New York City on the Brink of a New Millennium, "The Boys From Kingsbridge" Makes Its NY Premiere

(NEW YORK, NY) -- Set in New York City on the brink of a new millennium, the New York Premiere of The Boy From Kingsbridge captures the grit and energy of 1999. Written by Steven Sarao, the two-hander stars James Lorinz and Sarao as childhood friends who grow up to become NYPD officers. Directed by Anna Rebek, the play runs for seven performances from August 27 through September 5, 2025 as part of the Dream Up Festival at Theater for the New City.







 

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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.












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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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