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NJPAC presents Chicago on July 25th

(NEWARK, NJ) -- Multi-Grammy award winning band and Rock 'n Roll Hall of Fame inductees Chicago will be performing in Newark at New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) on Friday, July 25, 2025 at 8:00pm.



RVCC Planetarium Slates Black History Month, Valentine's Day Offerings, New Show on Space Exploration

(BRANCHBURG, NJ) -- The Raritan Valley Community College Planetarium in Branchburg will present a number of special offerings in February, including shows in honor of Black History Month; Valentine's Day programs focusing on love; and a new selection, To Space and Back, that features narration captions projected onto the theater's dome.



She Shot a Short Film as a Sophomore. Now It's Part of the New Jersey Film Festival

by Mike Lucas
published 2025-01-13

Madeline "Maddy" Hettrick initially wanted to be in front of the camera, acting. Then she got behind one - and decided to stay there.



Unique Noyes Arts Garage Exhibit to Feature Works of South Jersey Professors

(ATLANTIC CITY, NJ) -- The Noyes Arts Garage of Stockton University will debut a new and unique exhibit this month featuring dynamic and diverse works of art created by 35 professors at southern New Jersey colleges and universities. "Academic Visions: Southern NJ University and College Art Professors Showcase" runs from January 18 through May 3, 2025.








The Oyster Point Gallery presents "The Cut-Outs" by Gary Steven Groves

(RED BANK, NJ) -- The Oyster Point Gallery is pleased to publicly show The Cut-Outs by Gary Steven Groves for the first time. They are a departure in technique and material from his paintings, although Gary's signature use of bold colors and hard-edged shapes is evident. The exhibit runs from January 24 through February 11, 2025.



UCPAC presents The Red Hot Chilli Pipers

(RAHWAY, NJ) -- Union County Performing Arts Center presents The Red Hot Chilli Pipers on Friday, March 14, 2025 at 8:00pm. UCPAC is thrilled to welcome the band back to their Main Stage for St. Patrick's weekend! Bagpipes with attitude. Drums with a Scottish accent. A blazing rock band and show so hot, it carries its own health warning!



Katchats with Gordon Brown and Reagan Richards of Williams Honor

by KAT Lini Falcey
published 2025-01-13

Gordon Brown and Reagan Richards of Williams Honor just returned home after their second tour across the pond. Along with a group of other artists that were promoting the Light of Day Foundation, founded by Bob Benjamin. LOD raises funds through music gigs to help find a cure for Parkinson's Disease along with ALS, PSP and other related diseases.



A Look At Upcoming Family Events at MPAC taking place this Winter

(MORRISTOWN, NJ) -- Get out of the house this winter and take the kids to Mayo Performing Arts Center (MPAC) for fun shows for all ages! Here's what is in store for January through March 2025.



Pocono Winter Wine & Food Festival Returns on Sunday

(STROUDSBURG, PA) -- The Pocono Winter Wine & Food Festival makes its grand return to the Sherman Theater in downtown Stroudsburg, PA, on Sunday, January 19, 2025. This year’s festival will feature two exclusive sessions to provide an intimate and enjoyable experience for attendees. The first session will run from 1:00pm to 3:00pm, and the second session will take place from 3:30pm to 5:30pm.







 

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"Slanted Floors" returns to its Greenpoint Apartment

(NEW YORK, NY) -- Following critical acclaim and sold-out performances, Slanted Floors — hailed by the Daily Beast as "one of New York's most unique and exclusive pieces of theatre" — returns for a strictly limited five-week engagement in its original Greenpoint apartment setting. Performances will run May 26 through June 26, 2026, with 150 seats available.



Arden

Arden Theatre Company presents "Dear Evan Hansen"

(PHILADELPHIA, PA) -- Arden Theatre Company brings the Tony Award-winning musical, Dear Evan Hansen, to the F. Otto Haas Stage this spring. Featuring a book by Steven Levenson and music and lyrics by Benj Pasek and Justin Paul, the production is directed by Terrence J. Nolen and co-conceived by Jorge Cousineau and Nolen. Performances begin May 21, the show opens May 27, and runs through July 5, 2026.



Paper

Paper Mill Playhouse presents "West Side Story"

(MILLBURN, NJ) -- Paper Mill Playhouse presents West Side Story, the final production of Paper Mill's 2025-2026 season, from May 28 through June 28, 2026. An enduring masterpiece based on a conception of Jerome Robbins, West Side Story reimagines Romeo and Juliet in 1950s New York, where young lovers Tony and Maria dare to dream of a future together as rival gangs the Jets and the Sharks clash for control of the streets.



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.



Cape

Cape May Stage presents "What the Constitution Means to Me"

(CAPE MAY, NJ) -- Cape May Stage presents What the Constitution Means to Me by Heidi Schreck from June 3-28, 2026. Fifteen-year-old Heidi earned her college tuition by winning constitutional debate competitions across the country. In this electrifying and deeply personal play, she revisits that teenage self to explore how the U.S. Constitution has shaped her life — and how it continues to shape all of ours.












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Makin Waves Song of the Week: "I Will Walk You Home” by Wiser Time

Wiser Time, aka Central Jersey singer-songwriter-guitarist Carmen Sclafani, just dropped his latest album, "There’s A Change A-Comin'," on his own Wiser Time Music. The closing focus track, "I Will Walk You Home," is the Makin Waves Song of the Week.




BlowUpRadio.com's New & Notable NJ Music 6/15/26

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 with this column. This week Lazlo takes a look at new releases by Night Windows; Bionic Rhoda; The Mighty Alrighty; Danello, The Sad Surfer; Wiser Time; and Mars Kushi. Plus a look back at "Hot Town" by Chris Rockwell.




Makin Waves Song of the Week: "Under the Carousel" by Josh Herman

The Makin Waves Song of the Week is "Under the Carousel," the latest video from North Jersey singer-songwriter Josh Herman.








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