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Evil Genius to Celebrate 15 years in Philly with Fishtown Music Festival on Saturday

(PHILADELPHIA, PA) -- Evil Genius Beer Company celebrates 15 years of very silly names and very serious beers - and a brand that was built on celebrating nostalgia - with a giant, all-day, all-ages block party taking over Fishtown. Evil Genius 15th Anniversary Music Festival will debut on Saturday, October 3, 2026, from 11:00am to 10:00pm, from Cecil B. Moore to Palmer Street on Front Street and from Front Street to Blair Street on Palmer Street. Headlined by 2000s alt-rock legends, Wheatus ("Teenage Dirtbag"), the giant block party will feature ten hours of live music, food and drink from around the neighborhood, two exclusive beer releases, and an outdoor market with nearly 50 local vendors, artists and makers. The fido and family friendly party is no charge and open to the public, with food and drink pay as you go.



Willie Nile to perform special "Storyteller" show at Jersey Shore Arts Center

(OCEAN GROVE, NJ) -- Beloved singer/songwriter/rocker Willie Nile will perform a special solo "Storyteller" show at Jersey Shore Arts Center in Ocean Grove on Saturday, October 31, 2026 at 8:00pm. Local favorite Robinson Treacher will open the show. The show marks the kickoff of the third season of Split Level Concerts at the Arts Center. The concert series highlights renowned Americana and contemporary folk musicians in a uniquely intimate setting.



Louis Armstrong Center for Music and Medicine names Suzanne Vega as Phoebe Jacobs Award Honoree

(NEW YORK, NY) -- The Wonderful World: Friends of Music Therapy, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that benefits Mount Sinai's Louis Armstrong Center for Music and Medicine (LACMM), will honor Suzanne Vega, one of the foremost singer-songwriters of her generation, with the 2026 Phoebe Jacobs Award. The Center will present the award at its Wonderful World Gala on October 13 at the Angel Orensanz Center in New York City.



MPAC's 32nd Season Anniversary Gala LIVE! Starring Jessica Vosk

by Spotlight Central
published 2026-09-28

Spotlight Central and Love Imagery have photos and a recap of Broadway's Jessica Vosk performing at Mayo Performing Arts Center (MPAC) in Morristown on September 18, 2026.








Fall 2026 New Jersey Film Festival Winners Announced!

by Al Nigrin
published 2026-09-28

The Competition component of the Fall 2026 New Jersey Film Festival has just concluded! Here below are the winners of the Festival.  All the Official Selection works of the Fall 2026 New Jersey Film Festival were selected by a panel of judges including media professionals, journalists, students, and academics. These judges selected the 19 finalists which were publicly screened at our Festival. The finalists were selected from over 400 works submitted by filmmakers from around the world.



PHOTOS from "Forever Plaid" by Atlantic City Theatre Company

by John Posada
published 2026-09-27

(GALLOWAY, NJ) -- Atlantic City Theatre Company presented Forever Plaid at Stockton Performing Arts Center with three performances from September 25-26, 2026. Photographer John Posada was on hand to take photos.



SOPAC Welcomes Two New and Three Returning Board Members For Its 21st Season

(SOUTH ORANGE, NJ) -- As the South Orange Performing Arts Center (SOPAC) continues its 21st season with strong momentum and kicks off a new lineup of fall programming, the organization welcomes two new members and three returning members to its board. Michael Karu, a Certified Public Accountant, and Jonathan Light, a writer, director, and producer, join with experience that immediately add to the SOPAC team. Returning are three longtime members eager to get back to work in the community: Larry Brodey, Keesha Chavis, and Maureen Gammon, who previously chaired the facilities committee, the board & staff relations committee, and the development committee, respectively.



The Lizzie Rose Music Room presents Laura Mann and Ben Arnold on Friday

(TUCKERTON, NJ) -- The Lizzie Rose Music Room presents Laura Mann and Ben Arnold on Friday, October 2, 2026 at 7:30pm. These are two artists with strong roots in the Philadelphia music scene.



Top 15 Most Read Stories At New Jersey Stage from September 20-26, 2026

Here's a look at the top 15 most read articles published on New Jersey Stage from September 20-26, 2026. Each week we publish at least 70 articles, including original columns and features, promoting events and covering arts news taking place throughout the state and nearby areas like Philadelphia and New York City. This week's top 15 includes articles from 6 counties in New Jersey (Atlantic, Bergen, Hudson, Monmouth, Ocean, and Somerset).









LATEST COLUMNS


Makin Waves Song of the Week: "In Another Life" by Deardarkhead

The Makin Waves Song of the Week is "In Another Life" from "The Pendulum Swings," the first album in 26 years from the Atlantic City rockers Deardarkhead.




Rock On! This Week's Sound Bites... 09/24/2026

"Oh gosh, what would you like to know?" Responded Los Angeles based singer-songwriter and touring artist Paula Fong as she discussed the upcoming October 2 release of her first full-length album, "A Bird on the Wing."




Makin Waves Song of the Week: "Mountain Walk" by The Beagles with Joy

The Makin Waves Song of the Week is "Mountain Walk," the third single from "Listen for a Moment," the new LP by The Beagles with Joy.




This Week in Music

Here is a look at shows taking place this week along with our featured listings and a look at some upcoming shows. New Jersey Stage offers previews of concerts throughout the Garden State as well as select shows in New York City and Philadelphia areas








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