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Ocean County Library presents "Infrared Plus" by Photo Artist Frank Saragnese

(TOMS RIVER, NJ) -- Familiar objects take on entirely new aspects when photographed in black and white with infrared technology. See your world in a bold, different way in "Infrared Plus" by photography artist Frank Saragnese at the Ocean County Library, November 2024 through February 2025.



Celebrate Autumn at the Hackensack Environmental Justice Alliance's Sweater Weather Walk Along the Hackensack River on November 16th

(HACKENSACK, NJ) -- The Hackensack Environmental Justice Alliance (HEJA) invites the public to attend "Sweater Weather Walk", a family friendly, fun event, along the Hackensack River on Saturday, November 16, 2024 from 11:00am to 1:00pm. Bring the family and dress up your pets to celebrate autumn along the Hackensack River at Foschini Park (78 River Street) in Hackensack. The event is sponsored by the Northern New Jersey Community Foundation and is free for all.



Kelsea Ballerini to Perform Shows in Philly and Newark

(NEWARK, NJ) -- After selling out her special PATTERNS release show at New York City's iconic Madison Square Garden in minutes, Kelsea Ballerini has turned her focus to a 2025 tour and taking her already captivating live show to another level. The four-time GRAMMY nominee and multiple Country Music Association Award winner has announced a 30-city, three-month arena tour that comes to Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia on February 10, 2025 and Prudential Center in Newark on February 18, 2025.



State Theatre New Jersey presents a free concert by the U.S. Navy Band - Commodores Jazz Ensemble

(NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ) -- State Theatre New Jersey presents a free concert featuring the U.S. Navy Band — Commodores Jazz Ensemble on Sunday, November 3, 2024 at 3:00pm. Tickets are free, but reservations are required at STNJ.org.








CURE Insurance Arena to host President's Day Weekend Red, White & Brew Fest

(TRENTON, NJ) -- The 2nd Annual Red, White & Brew Fest presented by 107.1 The Boss, Thunder 106, and B985 will take place at the CURE Insurance Arena on Saturday, February 15, 2025. The event features over 50 styles from featured craft breweries, wineries, and spirits. There will be a VIP Session (12:00pm - 1:00m) and a General Admission session (1:00pm - 5:00pm).



Fantastic Cat Releases a Pair of Christmas Covers

It's never too early to get into the Christmas spirit, and this year, Rolling Stone's "supergroup-you-need-to-know" Fantastic Cat is kicking off the festivities by gifting us a pair of songs they didn't even bother to write: "Holiday Road" and "Feliz Navidad," out via Missing Piece Records.



New Release Review - "Woman of the Hour"

by Eric Hillis, TheMovieWaffler.com
published 2024-10-23

In 1978, a woman named Cheryl Bradshaw found herself in the role of the "bachelorette" on an episode of The Dating Game. Her job was to choose from one of three "bachelors", who were hidden behind a screen, by asking them a serious of questions and determining their suitability for a date by their answers. On shows like this, the guys do their best to provide witty answers and come off as charming, but the reality is that the woman is simply trying to determine which of them is the least creepy. After asking a series of questions, Cheryl decided that the least creepy bachelor was a 35-year-old named Rodney Alcala. Ironically, Rodney was a serial killer who had murdered at least five women at that point and would go on to claim more victims.



New Jersey Stage: Daily Edition 10-23-24

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!





Lotus Land - The American Rush Tribute to Play Newton Theatre

(NEWTON, NJ) -- Lotus Land - The American Rush Tribute comes to The Newton Theatre on Saturday, February 22, 2025 at 8:00pm. With an unparalleled performance, Lotus Land brings the force of live Rush to life on stage.







 

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There will be a Def Poetry Reunion at Dodge Poetry Festival on October 17th

(NEWARK, NJ) -- The New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) has announced the highly anticipated Def Poetry Reunion, taking place exclusively at NJPAC during the renowned Dodge Poetry Festival. The festival will run from October 15-17, 2026, with the Def Jam Poetry Reunion scheduled for Saturday, October 17th at 5:00pm, promising an unforgettable evening for poetry fans and local communities.



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Bergen County Players to Hold Open Auditions for "The Producers" this week

(ORADELL, NJ) -- Bergen County Players (BCP) will open auditions for The Producers on June 9th, 11th, and 13th. BCP is seeking a dynamic cast of strong comic actors who sing and move well to play main, supporting, and featured ensemble roles for its 94th season opener. The Producers is a satirical musical comedy and farce about two unlikely partners—a scheming, larger-than-life Broadway producer and a timid, anxious accountant—who set out to make the worst Broadway show ever and end up creating a surprise hit.



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New Jersey Symphony to Make Rowan's Marie Rader Series Debut with "Life & Liberty" on July 22nd

(GLASSBORO, NJ) -- The Marie Rader Series will launch its 2026-27 season, entitled "Life & Liberty," with the New Jersey Symphony's Rowan University debut. On Wednesday, July 22, 2026, New Jersey Symphony Chamber Players featuring Rowan University Strings Faculty & Alumni will perform at Pfleeger Concert Hall. Showtime is 7:00pm.



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Princeton Summer Theater Announces 2026 Season

(PRINCETON, NJ) -- Princeton Summer Theater has unveiled its 2026 subscription season which will run from June 11th to August 1st, featuring an exciting lineup of three mainstage pieces and a family-friendly musical. Productions include Barefoot in the Park, The 39 Steps, True West, and You're a Good Man Charlie Brown.



Crossroads

Crossroads Theatre Company presents "Sizwe Banzi Is Dead"

(NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ) -- Crossroads Theatre Company presents Sizwe Bansi Is Dead from May 19 - June 14, 2026 at the New Brunswick Performing Arts Center. This is a powerful, funny, and deeply moving story about identity, survival, and the extraordinary ingenuity of ordinary people navigating an unjust system.












LATEST COLUMNS


Makin Waves Song of the Week: "Junky Eyes" by Greg Amici

The Makin Waves Song of the Week is "Junky Eyes," the latest video from Central Jersey-based singer-songwriter Greg Amici's 2025 solo debut LP, "Tragicomic."




Rock On! This Week's Sound Bites... 06/04/2026

"I am absolutely wonderful," laughed the always gracious and warm Bill Medley. "How are you doing? We're out here doing our thing, enjoying it, having a ball. I can't figure it out; well I know why people are showing up, they want to hear those songs." 




BlowUpRadio.com's New & Notable NJ Music 6/1/26

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 each week with this column. This week Lazlo takes a look at new releases by Songbird, Allison Strong, Hexagon Cat, Sleep Station, and Lily Vakili. Plus a look back at "Everything Explodes" by Joshua Van Ness.








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