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Central New Jersey Author Wins Prestigious Moonbeam and PenCraft Book Awards for Young Adult Fantasy Fiction

(SOMERSET, NJ) -- Rose M. Delorane, a resident of Somerset, New Jersey, has been honored with two major awards for her debut novel, Forgotten Realm of Secrets. The novel won the 2024 Moonbeam Children's Book Award in the Young Adult Fantasy Fiction category and the 2024 PenCraft Book Award for Literary Excellence in the Young Adult - Fantasy/Sci-Fi Genre. These prestigious awards celebrate excellence in independent publishing, recognizing books that inspire and engage readers in the YA fantasy genre.



21st Annual Juried Exhibition to Feature Artwork by RVCC Students

(BRANCHBURG, NJ) -- Raritan Valley Community College's (RVCC) Arts & Design department will present the 21st Annual RVCC Juried Student Art Exhibition, November 8-26, 2024, in the Art Gallery at the College's Branchburg campus. The show is being coordinated by Arts & Design Co-Chair, Associate Professor and Art Gallery Director Darren McManus.



Aspire Performing Arts presents "She Kills Monsters"

(HASKELL, NJ) -- It's that spooky time of year, and what better way to get in the spirit than a show filled with monsters, ghosts, dragons, and perhaps scariest of all – 90s pop culture and fashion! Aspire Performing Arts Company presents She Kills Monsters from October 25-27, 2024 at the Passaic County Community College (PCCC) campus located at 500 Union Avenue in Haskell.



Garden State Film Festival presents An Evening with Armand Assante

​​​​​​​(CRANFORD, NJ) -- Get ready for a night to remember on Thursday, November 14, 2024, as the Garden State Film Festival invites film enthusiasts and philanthropists alike to an exclusive fundraising event at The Cranford Theater. Beginning at 7:00pm and concluding at 9:30pm, your donation provides you with this special evening featuring a screening of the critically acclaimed film Gotti (1996), alongside an intimate conversation with the film’s star himself, Armand Assante.








Celebrate the Holidays at MPAC

(MORRISTOWN, NJ) -- The holiday season is just around the corner and Mayo Performing Arts Center (MPAC) has a variety of concerts and performances sure to spice up the season, from classic stories like A Charlie Brown Christmas to classic artists such as Johnny Mathis to the holiday classic, New Jersey Ballet's The Nutcracker. Whether with family, friends or co-workers, make a night (or matinee) of it at MPAC for holiday cheer!



Friends of the Ocean County Library – Toms River Big Book Sale takes place November 16th

(TOMS RIVER, NJ) -- Compiling your year-end gift list? Hunting for great reads to warm the chilly winter ahead? Find raves and rarities at the Friends of the Ocean County Library – Toms River Big Book Sale on Saturday, November 16, 2024 in the Ocean County Library Toms River Branch. The event runs from 10:00am to 4:00pm.



Westminster Conservatory Faculty Recital Series begins November 2nd

(PRINCETON, NJ) -- On Saturday, November 2, 2024 at 7:30pm, the 2024-25 season of the Westminster Conservatory Faculty Recital Series will open with a multimedia presentation "山水畫 – Chinese Landscapes in Music, Poetry, and Painting." The recital will take place in Hillman Performance Hall (101 Walnut Lane) in Princeton. The recital is open to the public and free of charge.



Events This Week in New Jersey from October 22-29, 2024

Here is a look at upcoming events taking place from October 22-29, 2024 along with our featured listings. New Jersey Stage offers previews of events throughout the Garden State as well as select shows in New York City and Philadelphia areas.



This Week in Theatre: Previews for Plays Taking Place October 22-29, 2024

Here are previews of plays taking place from October 22-29, 2024 including a look at productions currently being presented and those coming soon. New Jersey Stage covers Equity, community, college, and high school theatre. Check back every week for the weekly theatre preview.







 

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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.



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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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