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Monmouth Arts to Honor Darlene Love, Knowledge Bennett, Val Emmich, Eileen Chapman & More

(ASBURY PARK, NJ) -- Monmouth Arts will host its annual gala "POP! A Night at the Lanes" on Thursday, October 23, 2025, an evening inspired by the playful spirit of Pop Art. With a nod to the legacy of Andy Warhol, the event will celebrate a remarkable group of creative and community leaders, including legendary Rock & Roll Hall of Famer Darlene Love.



Maxwell Close Collective Delivers Captivating Performance at Berklee Performance Center

(BOSTON, MA) -- Maxwell Close, a talented drummer and composer from Berklee College of Music, led his Maxwell Close Collective in a memorable concert at the Berklee Performance Center (BPC) on Thursday, July 17, 2025. The performance, a rare opportunity for a Berklee student to headline at the BPC, offered an evening of innovative music that also honored jazz icon John Coltrane on the anniversary of his passing. The event brought approximately 150 attendees to the Berklee Performance Center venue.



Works by Local Artist Dana DiLorenzo on Display at Ocean County Library Toms River Branch

(TOMS RIVER, NJ) -- Paintings by local artist Dana DiLorenzo are on display in the McConnell Gallery of the Ocean County Library's Toms River Branch from now until August 31, 2025. DiLorenzo strives to capture movement in her acrylic paintings.



A Conversation with Maureen Dowd at Ocean County College

(TOMS RIVER, NJ) -- The Ocean County College Foundation will host a conversation with Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Maureen Dowd as part of the Blauvelt Speaker Series on Tuesday, September 16, 2025 at 6:00pm. Dowd, a longtime columnist for The New York Times, will share insights from her distinguished career covering American politics, culture, and the media.








Deb Sinha: "Cult of Beauty"

by Tris McCall
published 2025-08-06

Storyteller, let's say you want to create a city from scratch. You'll begin by whipping up a cast of inhabitants. They're the reason why towns exists in the first place: they're spots where your characters might congregate, interact, and develop their own narrative trajectories. Unless you're an unusual kind of author, you're going to make these people appealing — attractive to you, and attractive to each other. They've got heavy lifting to do. They've need to maintain your interest while you're bringing them to life.



New Jersey Stage: Daily Edition 08-06-25

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!





NJ Rep to present World Premiere of "Can't Run Can't Dance" by Gregg Henry

(LONG BRANCH, NJ) -- New Jersey Repertory Company (NJRep) is proud to present the world premiere of Can’t Run Can't Dance, a wild new comedy by Gregg Henry - the prolific film and television actor best known for major roles in "Scandal," "Gilmore Girls," and Guardians of the Galaxy. This fresh theatrical caper, directed by Lisa James, will run from September 11 through October 5, 2025, with opening night set for Saturday, September 13 at 7:00pm.



State Theatre New Jersey presents RuPaul's Drag Race Werq the World Tour 2025

(NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ) -- State Theatre New Jersey and Voss Events in collaboration with World of Wonder and MTV present RuPaul's Drag Race Werq the World on Sunday, August 17, 2025 at 7:30pm.



Newark to Host 7th Annual 'Reading Under the Stars' on Wednesday

(NEWARK, NJ) -- Mayor Ras J. Baraka has announced that the City of Newark will host the seventh annual "Reading Under the Stars" for youth and families on Wednesday, August 6, 2025 from 5:00pm to 8:00pm in Ivy Hill Park, at Mt. Vernon Place, in the West Ward. Five acclaimed children's book authors will read their works. The event is FREE and open to the public.







 

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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.



Hunterdon

Hunterdon Hills Playhouse presents "Some Enchanted Evening"

(HAMPTON, NJ) -- Hunterdon Hills Playhouse presents Some Enchanted Evening from April 7 through May 16, 2026. This is a celebration of songs that have become a part of our lives. We sing them in the shower and we sing them to entertain and amuse.












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BlowUpRadio.com's New & Notable NJ Music 5/4/26

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 each week with this column. This week Lazlo takes a look at new releases by Teen Idle, Rich Lancia, Somebody Club, Suede Aces, and Exit Eleven. Plus a look back at "Songs for the Moon" by The Porchistas.




Rock On! This Week's Sound Bites... 05/02/2026

Due to a death in the family, the "Sound Bites" weekly column has ben postponed for this week. However, the listings of live music and entertainment are enclosed; we shall return on Thursday May 7 which happens to be the same day as the monthly "Rock On Radio" Happy Hour at the Nottingham Tavern located at 9 Mercer Street in Hamilton Square, NJ with music by Carmen Marranco.




Makin Waves Song of the Week: "Make It Happen" by Mike Chick

The Makin Waves Song of the Week is "Make It Happen" by Asbury Park Yawn Mower legend Mike Chick from "Congarts," his third solo album and second for Mint 400 Records.








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