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American Theater Group presents "Purlie" Post-Performance Talkback on Friday

(RAHWAY, NJ) -- American Theater Group (ATG) will present a Talkback session entitled "The Origins of Purlie" following the Fri. March 7, 2025 at 7:00pm performance of Purlie at Hamilton Stage in Rahway. Purlie is the musical version of the play Purlie Victorious and was written by Ossie Davis, Philip Rose and Peter Udell with music by Gary Geld. Hasna Muhammad, daughter of Ossie Davis, is expected to participate in the Talkback, along with members of the cast and creative team. All are welcome to attend.



State Theatre New Jersey presents Sesame Street Live! Say Hello

(NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ) -- State Theatre New Jersey presents Sesame Street Live! Say Hello on Sunday, March 16, 2025 at 2:00pm. The live show will bring the beloved characters from the iconic Sesame Street to life in a brand-new interactive production.



Princeton Second Sunday Poetry Reading to feature Madison Literary Society of Camden County College

(PRINCETON, NJ) -- Princeton Makes, a Princeton-based artist cooperative, and Ragged Sky Press, a local publisher focused on poetry, will host a Second Sunday Poetry Reading on Sunday, March 9, 2025 at 4:00pm. The readings will take place at the Princeton Makes store in the Princeton Shopping Center.



An Interactive Celebration of Music and Art at Axelrod Performing Art Center

(DEAL PARK, NJ) -- The Gallery on Grant, located inside the Axelrod Performing Arts Center in Deal Park, will present an art exhibit entitled "Sounds." This exhibit mirrors Axelrod's upcoming performances of Beautiful: The Carole King Musical and Rock of Ages, in which the themes of love and music intertwine. It highlights six artists, all showcasing their interpretation of music. The exhibit runs from March 14 through August 2025.








A Trenton Island Adventure: Exploring Local History with Dan Aubrey

(TRENTON, NJ) -- The hidden life and times of the river islands within the border of the capital city is the topic of a Trenton City Museum discussion on Sunday, March 9, 2025 from 2:00pm to 4:00pm. The talk with accompanying photos and documents will illustrate the beauty of the islands and share recently uncovered historical facts.



NJPAC presents Earthquake's Annual Father's Day Comedy Show

(NEWARK, NJ) -- It's not Father's Day without Earthquake and his annual Father's Day comedy show at the New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC). This year's lineup features DeRay Davis, Chico Bean, and B. Simone, all bringing their side-splitting comedy to the stage. Join them on Sunday, June 15th, 2025 for a night of laughter! Showtime is 7:00pm.



AC Ballet to present "Carmina Burana" and "Cinderella" in Spring Season

(ATLANTIC CITY, NJ) -- The Atlantic City Ballet has announced its 2025 spring season, a celebration of dance featuring an exciting mix of a classical work and a collaboration with local arts organizations. This season's repertoire showcases the versatility and brilliance of Atlantic City Ballet's dancers with performances of Carmina Burana and Cinderella.



Wharton Arts Day to Bring Music to the Mall at The Mills at Jersey Gardens

(ELIZABETH, NJ) -- Wharton Arts will bring music to the mall on Sunday, March 16, 2025 from 12:00pm until 6:00pm at The Mills at Jersey Gardens. Families and audiences of all ages are invited to Jersey Gardens for a day of creativity, community, and inspiring performances.



RVCC Theatre to Present Family Show Highlighting Native Hawaiian Traditions

(BRANCHBURG, NJ) -- The Theatre at Raritan Valley Community College in Branchburg will present a performance of The Pa'akai We Bring, Sunday, March 23, 2025 at 2:00pm. The show is part of the Theatre's Family Matinee series, designed for children and young teens and their families.







 

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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.



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.



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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.



MPAC's

MPAC's Summer 2026 Preview

(MORRISTOWN, NJ) -- From the versatility of Tony winner Darren Criss, the comedy of Abbott Elementary's Janelle James and the nostalgic hits of the Grateful Dead, ABBA and more, Mayo Performing Arts Center's summer lineup features a diverse set of performances and events.












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Makin Waves Song of the Week: "Spiral Will" by Solace

The Makin Waves Song of the Week is "Spiral Will," a single and video from "Fading Failing Ruin," the latest album from doomy Jersey Shore dirt metal greats Solace.




Rock On! This Week's Sound Bites... 07/23/2026

"Correct! I actually performed on The Totally Tubular Festival two years ago. I was playing solo that night and they asked me to come back, so I thought I'd do something a bit different and so I decided to reform my backing band from 1988, The Lost Toy People. The last show we played together was with Depeche Mode and OMD at the Rose Bowl for the legendary 101 Concert and the other night in Phoenix was our first show in 38 years; how about that?"




Wesley Pierre: "Catharsis"

Even those who don't know very much about visual art are familiar with the Cubist approach to the human body. Pablo Picasso liked to present a person from many angles at once, and compress three-dimensional form into a two-dimensional frame. No matter what step she's on, that nude descending a staircase comes at us all at once. We know we're looking at an individual person, even if it's never clear which of those fields of color represent the present moment and which are afterimages, projections, and vapor trails. Representing human beings like this guarantees that there’ll be distortions: facial features in strange places, unexpected angles, duplicates and odd subtractions, clashes between heads, necks, and torsos, the shuffling of expressions, and the surprise and disquiet that comes when an obviously human figure doesn't look much like a human at all.








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