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Katchats with Kim Janel

by KAT Lini Falcey
published 2025-05-19

MBCJ, stands for Mercer Bucks and Central Jersey Eateries, with over 32.9K members. MBCJ is a Facebook group that shares information on Restaurants and Eateries in the areas of New Jersey and sometimes across the Delaware River into Pennsylvania. Now expanding into Monmouth County, however not yet located in North or South Jersey.



Two Legends of Salsa - El Gran Combo De Puerto Rico and Grupo Niche to Perform at Prudential Center

(NEWARK, NJ) -- Salsa fiercely roars back to life on stages around the world. In an unprecedented encounter, El Gran Combo de Puerto Rico and Grupo Niche, two of the most iconic and influential groups in the genre, unite to announce their world tour: SALSA PA’L MUNDO TOUR, produced by CMN (Cardenas Marketing Network). The tour comes to the Prudential Center in Newark on Sunday, November 23, 2025.



American Theater Group and UCPAC's Play Reading Series presents "The Willows" by Sharyn Rothstein

(RAHWAY, NJ) -- American Theater Group (ATG) in partnership with the Union County Performing Arts Center (UCPAC), will present the premiere reading of Sharyn Rothstein's new play The Willows as part of its free Play Reading Series on Tuesday, June 3, 2025 at Hamilton Stage in Rahway. The reading will be directed by Chris O'Connor and begins at 7:00pm.



BlowUpRadio.com's New & Notable NJ Music 5/19/25

by Lazlo
published 2025-05-19

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 Night Windows, furiousBall, Ferocious Designs, John Pronto, and Manny Ray. Plus a look back at "Fight of Your Life" by Blisstique.








2025 New Jersey International Film Festival Broken Pieces Filmmaker Q+A

by Vic Fern
published 2025-05-19

Here is the 2025 New Jersey International Film Festival Broken Pieces Filmmaker Q+A featuring Director Justin Ho, Producer James Orfanos, Lead Actor Elisha Jachetti and NJIFF Director Al Nigrin. Broken Pieces will be screening along with the short film Chambers Street on Saturday, May 31, 2025 – Online for 24 Hours and In-Person at 7PM.



An Interview with Arlan Feiles on the Brilliant and Heartbreaking "Diaspora" Album

by Gary Wien
published 2025-05-18

At the end of April, Arlan Feiles released Diaspora. The first song, "I Know Your Number," immediately caught my attention with its opening lyrics. It was painfully clear what the song was about and that this was the beginning of an album which would be immensely personal, harrowing, and one that would likely lead to tears.



NJ Internet Station BlowUpRadio.com to Celebrate Pride Month With Two "Rock Against Hate" Benefit Albums & Radio Special

On Friday, June 6, 2025, New Jersey based internet radio station BlowUpRadio.com will celebrate Pride Month with the release of Rock Against Hate volumes 7 & 8 as well as a radio special, benefiting LGBTQ+ nonprofit organizations Trevor Project and No More Dysphoria.



Top 15 Most Read Stories At New Jersey Stage from May 11-17, 2025

Here's a look at the top 15 most read articles published at New Jersey Stage from May 11-17, 2025. Each week we publish about 70 articles, including several original columns and features, along with news releases for events happening throughout the state and nearby areas like Philadelphia and New York City. This week's top 15 includes articles from 8 counties in New Jersey (Atlantic, Essex, Hudson, Mercer, Middlesex, Monmouth, Morris, Ocean).



2025 New Jersey International Film Festival Experimental Film Panel

by Vic Fern
published 2025-05-18

Here is the 2025 New Jersey International Film Festival Experimental Film Panel featuring filmmakers Kamila Kuc, Jeremy Drummond, Marie Gayeski, the zorm collectief: Bo Verpoten, Jeff Sermon, Tesse Baardman and NJIFF Director Al Nigrin. Their films will be screening on Friday, June 6, 2025 – Online for 24 Hours and In-Person at 7PM as part of the NJIFF Shorts Program.







 

EVENT PREVIEWS

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.












LATEST COLUMNS


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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