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David Wroe and NJ Festival Orchestra present "Mozart in the Garden"

(WESTFIELD, NJ) -- Back by popular demand, New Jersey Festival Orchestra's highly acclaimed outdoor concert returns on Saturday, June 14, 2025 with "Mozart in the Garden," a spectacular open-air musical celebration set against the grand backdrop of one of Westfield's finest residences, made possible in part through sponsorship by Ray Catena of Mercedes-Benz, Union.



Haunting short Chambers Street screens at the 2025 New Jersey International Film Festival on Saturday, May 31!

by Yuri Kim
published 2025-05-30

Some films don’t need a lot of time to leave a mark. Chambers Street, an eight-minute short by director Scott D. Keenan, hit me in a way I didn’t quite expect. It’s experimental, yes, but never in a way that is inaccessible. Instead, it’s haunting, beautiful, and quietly devastating. A reflection of how love, when it ends, doesn’t really leave. It lingers like a shadow.



Makin Waves Song of the Week: "She Don't Like My Pets" by Mikell's Plot

by Bob Makin
published 2025-05-30

The Makin Waves Song of the Week is "She Don't Like My Pets," the latest single from Mikell's Plot, which coincides with the third annual Cryptids and Paranormal Conference organized by band front man, Michael O'Connor.



New Jersey Stage: Daily Edition 05-30-25

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!










Rock On! This Week's Sound Bites...5/29/25

by Danny Coleman
published 2025-05-29

"Yes indeed, we're psyched," stated Ocean Avenue Stompers founder Ian Gray as he talked the band, Asbury Park, their upcoming June 1 appearance at Michael Arnone's Crawfish Festival and more. 



Bristol Riverside Theatre presents "Alibi"

(BRISTOL, PA) -- Audiences should prepare for a thrilling night out at Bristol Riverside Theatre with Alibi, a sharp and stylish adaptation of legendary mystery writer Agatha Christie's The Murder of Roger Ackroyd. This suspenseful and witty production runs May 29 through June 15, 2025 and promises audiences excitement and plenty of laughs as they join one of Christie's most iconic characters—Detective Hercule Poirot—on a twisty trail of secrets and murder.



The Levoy Theatre presents John Oates & The Good Road Band

(MILLVILLE, NJ) -- The Levoy Theatre presents John Oates & The Good Road Band on Wednesday, August 20, 2025. Doors are at 6:00pm, showtime is 7:00pm.



Sounds of a Summer Night: Music, Nature, and Community in Concert at Reeves-Reed Arboretum

(SUMMIT, NJ) -- Bring your blankets, lawn chairs, and picnic baskets to Reeves-Reed Arboretum and celebrate summer with their 2025 concert series, Sounds of a Summer Night! All performances will be held on select Wednesday evenings on the grounds of this non-profit public garden located in Summit.



Albatross - The World's Largest Indoor-Themed Mini Putting & Luxury Bowling Destination - with Craft Cocktails, Dining & Nightlife is Coming to Edison

(EDISON, NJ) /PRNewswire/ -- Albatross, the world's largest indoor-themed mini putting, luxury bowling, craft cocktails, dining, and nightlife destination - is making its U.S. debut in Edison.







 

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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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