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NJPAC presents Air Supply 50th Anniversary Concert

(NEWARK, NJ) -- New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) presents the Australian soft rock group Air Supply, a staple of early-80s radio, on Sunday, October 26, 2025 at 7:00pm. The band is celebrating their 50th anniversary, promising an unforgettable evening of timeless hits and heartfelt memories.



Passage Theatre Announces "Season 41: Not Afraid"

(TRENTON, NJ) -- Passage Theatre at the Mill Hill Playhouse, the only professional theatre company in Trenton, announced their 41st mainstage season. The season includes productions of Amiri Barak's Dutchman and The Slave and Muleheaded, or Zora and Langston write a play, a world premiere by David Robson.



Union Township and American Theater Group Announce Landmark Partnership to Launch Professional Arts Programming at the DMK Black Box Theater

(UNION, NJ) -- The Township of Union and American Theater Group (ATG) are proud to announce a transformative partnership that will bring professional theater and diverse arts programming to the newly constructed DMK Black Box Theater. Located in the heart of Union's thriving business district, at 1980 Morris Avenue in Union, this dynamic collaboration will expand cultural access for local residents while establishing Union as a regional arts destination.



The URSB Carteret Performing Arts & Events Center presents Summer Brew Fest

(CARTERET, NJ) -- The URSB Carteret Performing Arts and Events Center presents Summer Brew Fest on Friday, July 25, 2025 from 6:00pm-9:00pm. Sample more than 40 handcrafted brews made right here in New Jersey from 15 of NJ's best breweries. Talk with the Brewmasters to learn about your favorite season blends, explore and shop from local artisan crafters and be sure to indulge in some delicious summertime bites. Plus, take in the summer breeze from the rooftop lounge as you enjoy a cool summer night with friends, family, and the best brews New Jersey has to offer!








Celebrate America! 'Music of the Revolution' at the Ocean County Library Brick Branch

(BRICK TOWNSHIP, NJ) -- The momentous decision by our founding fathers to emerge from colonization and establish a new nation will soon mark its 250th anniversary. In honor of this historic milestone, join us for Anne and Ridley Enslow's "Music of the American Revolution" at the Ocean County Library Brick Branch on Saturday, July 5, 2025. The event begins at 2:00pm.



Bordentown Regional High School Junior, Brynn Bowyer, Wins Greater Philadelphia Cappie Award

(UPPER DARBY TWP, PA) -- At this year's annual Greater Philadelphia Cappie Award Gala, Bordentown Regional High School junior Brynn Bowyer was awarded the 2025 Cappie Award for Outstanding 11th Grade Cappies Critic. The Gala, held Sunday, May 31st at Upper Darby High School, honored high school theatre productions from the 2024-2025 season.



Haddonfield Plays and Players presents Green Day's American Idiot

(HADDONFIELD, NJ) -- Haddonfield Plays and Players presents Green Day's American Idiot from June 12-15, 2025. Based on the Grammy Award-winning multi-platinum album, this high-octane rock opera includes every song from the acclaimed album American Idiot as well as several songs from the band's Grammy-winning release, 21st Century Breakdown.



The David Drumgold Pride Variety Show to Return to The Puffin Cultural Forum

(TEANECK, NJ) -- To commemorate Pride month, The David Drumgold Variety Show returns to Teaneck's Puffin Cultural Forum for a special one-night-only Pride edition on Saturday, June 21, 2025 at 7:00pm. The show hearkens back to the variety shows of the 60s & 70s, like The Carol Burnett Show, The Flip Wilson Show, and The Cher Show, offering good old-fashioned talent, cheer, and escapism. This show celebrates the magic of the arts, featuring the best in comedy, drag, dance, world-class musicians, and singers.



Makin Waves Song of the Week: "Soul on Fire" by The Beagles with Joy

by Bob Makin
published 2025-06-06

The Makin Waves Song of the Week is "Soul on Fire," the latest single and quasi title track from "Soul On Fire (Love Songs For Grown Ups . . . )" by The Beagles with Joy.







 

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Arden

Arden Children's Theatre presents "The Stinky Cheese Man and Other Fairly Stupid Tales"

(PHILADELPHIA, PA) -- This spring, Arden Children's Theatre invites families into a hilariously twisted world where classic fairy tales don't go quite as expected in its next production of the 2025/26 season, The Stinky Cheese Man and Other Fairly Stupid Tales (The Stinky Cheese Man). Based on the beloved book by Jon Scieszka and Lane Smith, adapted by John Glore, the production brings the book's fractured fairy tales to life for kids and adults alike. Directed by Steve Pacek, the production runs on the Arden’s Arcadia stage with previews starting April 8, opening night on April 18, with performances running through May 31.



Haddon

Haddon Township to Hold 4th Annual String Band Parade

(HADDON TOWNSHIP, NJ) -- The Camden County Board of Commissioners, along with Haddon Township, invites residents and visitors to the fourth annual String Band Parade down Haddon Ave, featuring the Philadelphia Mummers String Bands on Saturday, May 30, 2026 from 4:00pm to 6:00pm. (note: it was rescheduled from April 25th due to the weather)



Hitchcock

Hitchcock Meets Hilarious: Bergen County Players presents "The 39 Steps"

(ORADELL, NJ) -- Fresh off being named the top live music or theater venue by 201 Magazine's "Best of Bergen" readers, Bergen County Players (BCP) invites audiences to brace themselves for a whirlwind of espionage and outrageous comedy with the Tony Award-winning The 39 Steps, which runs weekends from May 2-31, 2026. Directed by BCP life member Steve Bell, this breakneck adaptation of Alfred Hitchcock's 1935 film classic blends film noir suspense with Monty Python-style absurdity.



McCarter

McCarter Theatre Center presents "Mrs. Christie" - a new comedy-mystery by Heidi Armbruster

(PRINCETON, NJ) -- McCarter Theatre Center presents Mrs. Christie, a witty new comedy-mystery by Heidi Armbruster, from May 6–31, 2026. The production is directed by BOLD Associate Artistic Director Donya K. Washington in her McCarter directorial debut.



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The Barn Theatre presents Monty Python's "Spamalot"

(MONTVILLE, NJ) -- The Barn Theatre presents Monty Python's Spamalot weekends from May 15 through June 6, 2026. King Arthur's legendary quest for the Holy Grail gets a hilarious twist in this uproarious musical, lovingly ripped from the 1975 classic Monty Python and the Holy Grail.












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Makin Waves Song of the Week: "Bike in the Ocean" by Kevin Hill & Secret Sound

The Makin Waves Song of the Week is "Bike in the Ocean,"a single from "Day/Night," the new album by Kevin Hill & Secret Sound.




Rock On! This Week's Sound Bites... 05/28/2026

It has been said before that time travel was a pipe dream, impossible, a crazy Einstein theory but today, thanks to the wonder of the internet, there is a growing consensus that it may be very possible but what if this space can prove it's not only possible but for a few hours now and it's quite probable?




Makin Waves Song of the Week: "Shine" by Helen O'Shea feat. Michelle Moore

The Makin Waves Song of the Week is "Shine" by Princeton singer-songwriter Helen O'Shea. The song from Helen's latest album, "Songs in the Key O," features E Street Band backing vocalist Michelle Moore.








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