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Monmouth County Park System issues Call for Entries: "Can't Believe Your Eyes: Optical Illusions Exhibit"

(LINCROFT, NJ) -- Calling all artists! The Monmouth County Park System is seeking entries into its upcoming Can't Believe Your Eyes: Optical Illusions Exhibit. Held from February 7-May 16, 2025 at the Gallery in the Thompson Park Creative Arts Center, Lincroft, this exhibit will feature artwork that utilizes optical illusion, surrealistic thematic imagery, or conveys mirages. All mediums are welcome to apply. Entry deadline is Thursday, January 9.



Stoutsburg Sourland African American Museum Celebrates 8 Years with End-of-Year Appeal to Raise $80K

(SKILLMAN, NJ) -- The Stoutsburg Sourland African American Museum (SSAAM) has announced an End-of-Year Campaign, which aims to raise $80,000 to celebrate 8 successful years of working towards their mission.



Atlantic City Ballet's "The Nutcracker" highlights StocktonPAC's Holiday Shows in December

(GALLOWAY, NJ) -- The iconic ballet of a little girl and her nutcracker doll on Christmas Eve will return to Stockton University's Performing Arts Center (PAC) for three magical performances December 13-14, 2024. December also includes performances by The Maccabeats, Stockton Oratorio Society, the Bay Atlantic Symphony, and "A Charlie Brown Christmas Tribute".



Phoenix Productions receives 48 Nominations

(RED BANK, NJ) -- Phoenix Productions, the community theatre of the Count Basie Center for the Arts, has received 48 nominations in BroadwayWorld.com's annual New Jersey Awards program.








PHOTOS from "Irving Berlin's White Christmas" at Paper Mill Playhouse

by Jeremy Daniel
published 2024-12-02

(MILLBURN, NJ) -- Paper Mill Playhouse is presenting Irving Berlin's White Christmas: The Musical now through December 29, 2024. Based on the classic 1954 holiday film, this is a Technicolor Broadway musical extravaganza. The production is directed by Paper Mill's Mark S. Hoebee. Photographer Jeremy Daniel was on hand to take photos.



Discover a World of Art on LG Smart TVs with Artlume's Rich Collection of 15,000 Artworks, from Iconic Classics to Unique AI Creations

(ENGLEWOOD CLIFFS, NJ) /PRNewswire/ -- LG Electronics (LG) has announced a new partnership with Artlume, a pioneering digital art and AI platform, to bring inspiring art experiences to the comfort of home through LG smart TVs. LG TV owners will be the first to enjoy this extensive catalogue on the big screen. With a shared vision to make art accessible at scale, this new collaboration transforms over 200 million LG smart TVs worldwide into virtual art galleries, offering a broad selection of artworks that enrich the ambiance of living spaces.



Sing in the Season – Experience holiday magic with Four of NJ's Top Choral Groups

(MORRISTOWN, NJ) – Experience holiday magic with seasonal music from four of New Jersey's top choral arts organizations beginning with The Somerset Hills Chorus conducted by Stephen Sands on Saturday, December 7, 2024 at 3:00pm & 5:00pm in the Gothic S.W. Bowne Hall at Drew University, conveniently located right behind the Shakespeare Theatre. The program will feature a selection of timeless Christmas carols spanning the ages, accompanied by harp and percussion.



New Jersey Stage: Daily Edition 12-02-24

Here is the morning update from New Jersey's arts newswire. We regularly publish between 8-15 new articles and news reports each day. Nobody covers the Arts throughout the Garden State like New Jersey Stage!





Split Level Concerts presents Griffin House at the Jersey Shore Arts Center on December 21st

(OCEAN GROVE, NJ) -- Critically acclaimed singer/songwriter and storyteller Griffin House will perform at the Jersey Shore Arts Center in Ocean Grove on Saturday, December 21, 2024 as part of the Split Level Concerts series. Touring and making records for over 20 years, Griffin House has a discography that includes more than 15 albums and EPs. New Jersey native Cranston Dean will open the show. Showtime is 8:00pm.







 

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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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