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Wordsmith and Wonder: An Author Talk with Jodi Picoult

(TOMS RIVER, NJ) -- Step into spring with a fascinating author talk with New York Times bestselling author Jodi Picoult about her newest novel, By Any Other Name. This free program will take place virtually on Wednesday, April 2, 2025. The event begins at 7:00pm.



"Open Book(s)" - Adventures on the wild frontier of bookmaking, and meaning-making, in the first floor galleries of Mana Contemporary

by Tris McCall
published 2025-03-05

Books do not need to be beautiful objects to be cherished. Many indispensable books on my shelf were in poor condition when I brought them home from the shop. The publishers who put out the cheap yellow-page paperbacks that rocked my world and set my course when I was a child didn’t give much consideration to font, printing, or paper stock. All that mattered was readability. Could I open it fast, close it up quick, and chuck it in my bag when I was done? If anybody at the publishing company was making design decisions, those were their objectives. Any impediment to or distraction from the reading experience was unwelcome. They took it for granted that everything that mattered was inside the book.



Newton Theatre presents The Last Waltz featuring The THE BAND Band

(NEWTON, NJ) -- On Friday, May 16, 2025, The Newton Theatre hosts The Last Waltz Celebration featuring The THE BAND Band and special guests. The night brings to life one of the most historic concerts of the rock era. Doors are at 7:00pm, showtime is 8:00pm.



North to Shore Festival presents Gregory Porter at NJPAC

(NEWARK, NJ) -- As part of this summer's Prudential North to Shore Festival, smoother-than-silk 2X GRAMMY® winner Gregory Porter returns to the New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) on Sunday, June 29, 2025 at 3:00pm. A vocalist whose rich baritone and masterful artistry have established him as one of the most important jazz voices of his generation, Porter brings his signature blend of jazz, soul, and gospel that has captivated audiences worldwide.








RECAP: moe. at Brooklyn Bowl in Philly

by Chris Paul
published 2025-03-05

The "Circle of Giants" winter tour is testament to the strength and resiliency of moe. They have been on the road across the country including an extended west coast, and Colorado run since the release of their new album, "Circle of Giants" in January 2025. This tour includes performances on multiple weeknights and every weekend including Sunday. This is very impressive for a band that has successfully sustained this lifestyle for over 3 decades.



New Jersey Stage: Daily Edition 03-05-25

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!





Mason Gross Dance presents Urban Bush Women

(NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ) -- Mason Gross Dance presents Urban Bush Women (UBW) on Wednesday, March 12, 2025 in the Elizabeth Ross Johnson Theater inside the New Brunswick Performing Arts Center (NBPAC). Founded in 1984 by choreographer Jawole Willa Jo Zollar, UBW is a Brooklyn-based performance ensemble and dance company. Showtime is 7:30pm.



Laughs and Jams to Rule at Prudential North to Shore this June

(NEWARK, NJ) -- Building on the momentum of two extraordinarily successful festivals in 2023 and 2024, Prudential North to Shore Festival will return in June 2025 with an expanded lineup that runs from June 14-29.



Middletown Arts Center to Hold Antique, Vintage & Collectibles Marketplace

(MIDDLETOWN, NJ) -- The Middletown Arts Center presents the Antique, Vintage, & Collectibles Marketplace on Saturday, March 15, 2025, from 9:00am to 2:00pm. The inaugural event will feature over four dozen vendors offering a huge selection of unique and one-of-a-kind antiques including vinyl records, costume jewelry, vintage clothing, collectibles, postcards, toys, dolls, Military and so much more. Admission is $5.







 

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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.



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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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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.



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Bruce Springsteen And The E Street Band's Land Of Hope And Dreams American Tour Announced For Spring 2026

(NEWARK, NJ) -- Bruce Springsteen and The E Street Band will launch their Land Of Hope And Dreams American Tour across the country this spring, kicking off at Minneapolis' Target Center on March 31. The 20-date run will feature 19 arena shows, including several local shows in New Jersey, New York, and Philadelphia.



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The Broadway Theatre of Pitman presents "A Bronx Tale, The Musical"

(PITMAN, NJ) -- The Broadway Theatre of Pitman presents A Bronx Tale, The Musical, across three weekends from April 24 to May 17, 2026. Step into the vibrant streets of the 1960s Bronx in this gripping musical about a young man torn between the steady guidance of his hardworking father and the alluring power of a local mob boss.












LATEST COLUMNS


Makin Waves Song of the Week is "Fairweather Friends" by Exit Eleven

After a long hiatus, the Central Jersey band Exit Eleven are back with a new single that they will celebrate the release of on May 8 at Asbury Park's fabled Stone Pony.




Rock On! This Week's Sound Bites... 05/07/2026

Terry Barber is an "Internationally acclaimed" vocalist who has graced stages such as The Metropolitan Opera, Carnegie Hall, The kennedy Center and more and his recent project called "Mercury" will now grace the stage of The Brook Arts Center, otherwise known as "The Brook,"  in Bound Brook, NJ on May 15 at 8 p.m. for a one night only engagement. 




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.








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