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Split Level Concerts presents Michael McDermott at Jersey Shore Arts Center

(OCEAN GROVE, NJ) -- Split Level Concert Series presents critically acclaimed singer/songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Michael McDermott at the Jersey Shore Arts Center in Ocean Grove on Saturday, March 22, 2025 at 8:00pm. Asbury Park Music Award winner Colton Kayser will open the show.



NJPAC adds Second Show for Mojo Brookzz

(NEWARK, NJ) -- By overwhelming popular demand, a new show featuring the hilarious Mojo Brookzz has been added to New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC). It's a night of unforgettable laughter on Saturday, April 12, 2025 at 7:00pm, with an additional late show now available at 9:30pm. Get ready to immerse yourself in a night of hilarity and entertainment that promises to leave you in stitches!



Juilliard brings "The Sound of Bebop" to Rahway

(RAHWAY, NJ) -- The Sound of Bebop - Jazz from Juilliard comes to Hamilton Stage on Saturday, March 1, 2025 at 5:30pm. Performed by Juilliard's Duke Ellington Ensemble, and part of the Jazz from Juilliard concert series, is a production of The Juilliard School, which is world renowned for educating Jazz artists such as Miles Davis, Wynton Marsalis, Jon Batiste and many others.



Albert Music Hall presents Annual Irish Show

(WARETOWN, NJ) -- In a tribute to the Emerald Isle, Albert Music Hall is gearing up for its annual Irish Show, a tradition that has become one of the most popular shows at the Hall. This celebration of Irish music and dance will take place on March 1, 2025. It promises to be a lively and fun-filled evening.








Sammy By The Sea Tribute Event Will Celebrate Sammy Davis, Jr.'s 100th Anniversary!

(AVON-BY-THE-SEA, NJ) -- A memorable musical event, Sammy By The Sea, presented by producer Karen Morris of Sand Castle Communications and The Rack Pack Music Alliance, will celebrate the 100th anniversary of the multitalented, sensational performer known as Mr. Entertainment, the incomparable Sammy Davis, Jr.!



Debonair Music Hall presents Raanan Hershberg & Friends, ft. Eitan Levine and Eli Lebowicz

(TEANECK, NJ) -- Dovi Neuburger, in association with Black Box Studios & The Elated System, presents Pre-Purim comedy with Raanan Hershberg & Friends, ft. Eitan Levine and Eli Lebowicz, on Sunday, March 9, 2024 at Debonair Music Hall. Doors open at 7:30pm. showtime is 8:00pm.



New Release Review - "The Monkey"

by Eric Hillis, TheMovieWaffler.com
published 2025-02-24

WW Jacobs' 1902 short story 'The Monkey's Paw' might be the most influential work in the horror genre. In the century since its publication we've received countless novels, stories, plays, TV shows and films that riff on its "be careful what you wish for" template. With his 1980 short story 'The Monkey', Stephen King playfully acknowledged the influence of Jacobs on his chosen field, but rather than merely a paw he presented readers with a whole damn monkey. An organ-grinder's monkey to be precise, one that causes death whenever it's wound-up and its cymbals crash.



Learn about the Power of Reset with Dan Heath Virtual Author Talk

(TOMS RIVER, NJ) -- Are you ready for a guide to fix what's not working – in systems and processes, organizations and companies, and even in our daily lives? Join us virtually for a conversation with bestselling author Dan Heath as he talks about his newest book, Reset: How to Change What's Not Working on Wednesday, March 12, 2025. The event begins at 2:00pm.



Bethany Baptist Church of Newark celebrates 25 years of monthly Jazz Vespers on March 1st

(NEWARK, NJ) -- The Bethany Baptist Church of Newark celebrates 25 years of monthly Jazz Vespers! Join them at Bethany Baptist for this free concert combining jazz music and worship on Saturday, March 1, 2025 at 6:00pm. The featured performers in March are The Great City of Newark Jazz & Blues All Stars. Vocalist Antoinette Montague is joined by Leo Johnson (saxophone), Brandon McCune (piano) and Earl Grice (drums).







 

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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.



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.



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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