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Acc Gallery presents Jinchul Kim Solo Show - "Cinema 25: The color of Liminality"

(TENAFLY, NJ) -- Acc Gallery presents a Jinchul Kim Solo Show - "Cinema 25: The color of Liminality" from August 9-30, 2025. This exhibition presents Kim's latest works, which draw inspiration from cinematographic composition and image manipulation, blending these visual approaches through the language of painting to create connections across different artistic elements. It provides an opportunity to engage with Kim’s innovative exploration of liminality and the interplay between film and painting.



Makin Waves Song of the Week: "Hero" by Dina Hall

by Bob Makin
published 2025-08-08

​​​​​​​Sayreville-raised, Bethlehem, Pa.-based singer-songwriter-guitarist-percussionist Dina Hall has been working hard in support of her recent debut album, "Firefly." The dream-inspired track “Hero” is the Makin Waves Song of the Week.



New Jersey Stage: Daily Edition 08-08-25

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!





Belleville Mayor to Present Key to the City to My Chemical Romance On Stage at Saturday's MetLife Stadium Concert

(BELLEVILLE, NJ) -- When Mayor Michael Melham made a grand entrance at his 2024 State of the Township address to the stirring strains of My Chemical Romance's "Welcome to the Black Parade," he vowed to find a meaningful way to recognize the Belleville boys who founded the world-famous rock band.








Rutgers Art Museum's Bilingual Efforts Extend Beyond Gallery Walls and Into the Community

(NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ) -- Over the past couple of years, administrators and staff of the Zimmerli Art Museum at Rutgers University-New Brunswick have made it their mission to transform the facility into a bilingual space – and extend a welcoming hand to New Brunswick's Hispanic and Latino community.



Outdoor Workers Score Half-Off Lift Tickets at Big Snow American Dream Throughout August

(EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ) -- Big SNOW American Dream, North America's first indoor, real-snow ski and snowboard center providing guests with year-round winter indoors, is tipping its (snow)cap to those who work outdoors in the blazing sun. All August long, Big SNOW is kicking off Cool Down Days, inviting outdoor workers to trade the sweat for snow and cool down where it's always a crisp 28 degrees, with 50% off lift tickets. To claim this offer, participants must show proof of employment to receive a promotion code, which can be used on-site to register for tickets.



"Applause: The Historic Levoy Theatre Documentary" to Premiere on September 19th

(MILLVILLE, NJ) -- Applause: The Historic Levoy Theatre Documentary by ArtC will have its premiere on Friday, September 19, 2025 at the legendary venue along with an anniversary party.



Rock On! This Week's Sound Bites...8/7/25

by Danny Coleman
published 2025-08-07

"That is still the latest album and I'm on the road quite a bit; fortunately, I'm young and strong and at the same time old and wise," laughed the ageless Tom Rush as he readies to once again take the stage at The Sellersville Theater in Sellersville, PA on August 15 for an 8 p.m. show. "Matt Nakoa will be with me, he's getting busier with stuff of his own, which is totally appropriate; this guy should be playing stadiums."



A Path for All: Reeves-Reed Arboretum Moves Closer to Accessibility Milestone with Support from Local Foundations

(SUMMIT, NJ) -- Reeves-Reed Arboretum is proud to announce major progress on A Path for All, its transformational accessibility initiative designed to ensure that every visitor—regardless of mobility, sensory, or neurodivergent needs—can fully experience the serenity and beauty of the gardens and grounds.







 

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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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This Week in Comedy: April 28 to May 4, 2026

Here's a look at comedy shows taking place across the state from April 28 to May 4, 2026. New Jersey Stage compiles this list from comedy clubs, casinos, and performing arts centers.




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. 








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