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On Writing Darkly Charming Villainous Love - A Virtual Conversation with Author Hannah Nicole Maehrer

(TOMS RIVER, NJ) -- Embrace your dark side and join us for a virtual conversation with Hannah Nicole Maehrer, author of the Accomplice to the Villain series on Wednesday, September 3, 2025. The event begins at 7:00pm.



Tom Nussbaum's Six-Decade Journey Comes Alive in Major Retrospective at Montclair Art Museum

(MONTCLAIR, NJ) -- The Montclair Art Museum presents Tom Nussbaum: But Wait, There's More!, the first full-career retrospective of American artist Tom Nussbaum (b. 1953), from September 13, 2025 to January 4, 2026. Featuring more than 80 works spanning six decades, the exhibition showcases Nussbaum's distinctive use of vibrant color, richly varied forms, and his fluid movement between figuration and abstraction. Across sculpture, drawing, and design, his inventive body of work invites curiosity, interpretation, and personal connection. As he has observed, "Much of my work is open to interpretation, and as such it welcomes viewers to find their own stories in it."



Grunin Center Main Stage to Reopen in September

(TOMS RIVER, NJ) -- The Grunin Center for the Arts is excited to announce that performances will return to the Main Stage beginning this September, marking the start of the Fall 2025 season.



JFK International Airport Announces Collaboration with 4 NYC Cultural Institutions

(QUEENS, NY) -- /PRNewswire/ -- The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey and JFK Millennium Partners (JMP), the company selected to build and operate the $4.2 billion Terminal 6 (T6) at John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK), announced a landmark collaboration with four premier New York City cultural institutions — the American Museum of Natural History, Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts, the Metropolitan Museum of Art, and the Museum of Modern Art — that will transform the new terminal's international arrivals corridor into a distinctly New York arts district within the airport.








Ashley Lauren Foundation to Hold 4th Annual Charlotte Joy Touch-A-Truck Festival Fundraiser

(BRIELLE, NJ) -- On Saturday, October 4, 2025 (rain date October 5) from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm at the East Freehold Showgrounds (1500 Kozloski Road) in Freehold, The Ashley Lauren Foundation will hold its 4th Annual Charlotte Joy Touch-A-Truck Festival Fundraiser. Admission is $20.00 for adults, $10.00 for children up to age 12 and free for children 2 and under.



Pickleball Kingdom Enters South Brunswick as New Jersey Expansion Accelerates

(SOUTH BRUNSWICK, NJ) /PRNewswire/ -- Pickleball Kingdom, the world's largest indoor pickleball entity, continues its expansion in New Jersey with a new facility planned for South Brunswick Township. With its Hamilton club already open and additional locations in Watchung and Tinton Falls slated to open this winter, the brand is rapidly growing its footprint across the state. Leading the charge in South Brunswick is new franchisee Yashraj Kurani, who brings a strong commitment to community, purpose, and the sport of pickleball as he joins the Pickleball Kingdom family.



New Jersey Lottery Searches For Jersey's "Top Dogs"

(TRENTON, NJ) - (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The New Jersey Lottery launched its "Jersey's Top Dogs" contest, inviting pet parents across New Jersey to enter their dogs for a chance to be featured on the actual 2026 "Jersey Dog" Scratch-Offs ticket. Fifty dogs will be selected to appear on the ticket, distributed at retailers statewide May 2026.



Time is Running Out to Enter the Sarah Vaughan International Jazz Vocal Competition

(NEWARK, NJ) -- The search is on for the next great jazz singer! New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) continues to accept applicants for the 14th annual Sarah Vaughan International Jazz Vocal Competition until September 2, 2025 at SarahVaughanCompetition.com. In the Fall, the Top Five Finalists will be announced followed by a final competition and performance on the iconic NJPAC stage in Newark, New Jersey.



A Brand New Season of Improv Classes for Adults at Vivid Stage

(SUMMIT, NJ) -- Vivid Stage is enrolling its new season of improv classes for adults. This season begins in early September 2025, and runs through July 2026. The revamped program is a comprehensive curriculum for both beginners and those who want to dig deep into the art of improv comedy.







 

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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.












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Makin Waves Song of the Week: "Body Cast" by Tiny Cities

The Makin Waves Song of the Week is "Body Cast," the latest video from the North Jersey dynamic duo Tiny Cities.




Rock On! This Week's Sound Bites... 07/09/2026

"Very well; and you? We're hoping you can come to The Lizzie Rose on Friday July 31; come as our guest, come enjoy the racket, it's a wonderful room to play," laughed the always jovial Conrad Warre of the Boston based blues/rock band Bees Deluxe as he discussed that upcoming Tuckerton show, their stop at Jamey's House of Music, their upcoming new record, the International Blues Challenge and more.




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.








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