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Lizzie Rose Music Room presents bluesman Selwyn Birchwood

(TUCKERTON, NJ) -- Award-winning Florida bluesman Selwyn Birchwood will perform live at the Lizzie Rose Music Room in Tuckerton on Wednesday, March 26, 2025. Birchwood's 2023 album, Exorcist, is his fourth Alligator Records release. The young guitarist, lap steel player, songwriter and vocalist sets a course for the future of the blues with his visionary, original music. He calls it "Electric Swamp Funkin’ Blues," an intoxicating mix of deep blues, blistering, psychedelic-tinged rock, booty-shaking funk and sweet Southern soul, played and sung with fire-and-brimstone fervor.



New Jersey Youth Chorus Presents Men That Matter in Morristown

(MORRISTOWN, NJ) -- The New Jersey Youth Chorus (NJYC), a program of Wharton Arts, will present Men That Matter on February 23, 2025 at Morristown United Methodist Church located at 50 South Park Place in Morristown. The event is free. Showtime is 5:00pm.



Oyster Point Gallery presents works by Dawn DiCicco

(RED BANK, NJ) -- The Oyster Point Gallery presents works by Dawn DiCicco from February 21 through March 31, 2025. Dawn paints expressively to create complex and evocative works that convey explosive or meditative moments. This exhibit offers an in-depth look at her large and small-scale works. It also marks the beginning of her year as a 2025 Artist in Residence, a title she previously held in 2022.



bergenPAC's Performing Arts School Taught Black History to over 1,000 NJ Students in an Engaging Way

(ENGLEWOOD, NJ) -- bergenPAC's Performing Arts School held its inaugural event of the School Time Series for the 2024-2025 season on February 11th. This special event took place at bergenPAC and welcomed nearly 1,000 students to celebrate Black History Month while acknowledging the significant cultural influence of Hip-Hop through a unique performance. The program was developed in partnership with teaching artist and performer D-Cross, along with renowned Hip-Hop DJs known as The Awesome Two.








Visual Arts Center of New Jersey Elects Monica Vir to Board

(SUMMIT, NJ) -- The Visual Arts Center of New Jersey (VACNJ) elected Monica Vir to its board of Trustees at its most recent board meeting on February 10, 2025. Her term will begin immediately and will run through June 2028. "We are thrilled to welcome Monica to the Art Center's Board of Trustees," said Melanie Cohn, Executive Director of VACNJ. "Her wealth of experience and passion for the arts will be invaluable in advancing our mission and expanding our impact."



Passage Theatre Company presents Suzan-Lori Parks' Pulitzer Prize-Winning Play "Topdog/Underdog"

by Carolyn M. Brown, JerseyArts.com
published 2025-02-13

Topdog/Underdog by Pulitzer prize-winning Black playwright Suzan-Lori Parks is receiving its Trenton, New Jersey premiere at Passage Theatre Company, as part of its landmark 40th anniversary season. The play opens February 21, 2025, and runs until March 9, 2025, at the Mill Hill Playhouse. A darkly comic fable of brotherly love and family identity, Topdog/Underdog tells the story of Lincoln and Booth, two brothers whose names were given to them as a joke by their father, foreshadowing a lifetime of sibling rivalry and resentment.



Sensory Friendly 'Artrageous' Show Hits Rahway's UCPAC

by Gina Marie Rodriguez, JerseyArts.com
published 2025-02-13

Artrageous is making its way to the Union County Performing Arts Center (UCPAC) in Rahway on Sunday, February 23, 2025 at 2 PM! This is one of the most engaging, interactive spectacles that I have yet to come across. Their troupe's bio promises a one-of-a-kind experience.



Rock On! This Week's Sound Bites...2/13/25

by Danny Coleman
published 2025-02-13

"It's out, I'm just working on an album that I'm producing and playing on in honor of the hundredth anniversary of a fiddle contest that was really seminal in East Tennessee between Fiddlin' John Carson selling a million 78s in 1923 and the Bristol sessions in 1927; I'm that kind of a nerd," laughed a very upbeat John McCutcheon as he readily elaborated on his latest release, "Field of Stars" and much more.



The Dryden Ensemble Welcomes a New Era with Artistic Director Daniel Swenberg

​​​​​​​The Dryden Ensemble is entering an exciting new chapter as lutenist Daniel Swenberg steps into the role of artistic director, succeeding founder and former artistic director Jane McKinley. With a commitment to historically informed performances and innovative programming, Swenberg brings a fresh vision while preserving the ensemble's dedication to Baroque chamber music.







 

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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: "A Light To Come Home To" by Lisa Bouchelle

The Makin Waves Song of the Week is "A Light To Come Home To" by Jersey roots rocker Lisa Bouchelle featuring Americana legends Amanda Shires and Larry Campbell.




Rock On! This Week's Sound Bites... 07/16/2026

Loss, we've all suffered it. Some of us more than others,some less and still yet there are those of us who've not had loss of any significance to this point. Loss, like anything else, is directly related to perspective. What may seem like a huge loss to one, is insignificant to another. People pass away, bad days do the same, they fade into the night or disappear at the bottom of one's favorite drink until they are swept away by the morning's sunrise and things are new. Some loss stays a bit longer, adding scars to our bodies until they become topographical maps of memories; reminders of what not to do or what we didn't do or should've done.




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.








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