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The Second Annual Bread & Roses Film Festival to Showcase Women Filmmakers

(ASBURY PARK, NJ) -- The Second Annual Bread & Roses Film Festival, Jersey Shore’s only female-centric film festival, is set to return to Asbury Park from October 18-20, 2024. Bread & Roses will showcase 30 films by women, from 9 different countries, featuring narrative and documentary feature and short films, as well as animation, experimental, and music videos.



Rutgers Intern Finds Meaning in Art Museum's Accessibility Efforts

(NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ) -- Rutgers University-New Brunswick senior Gabrielle Carmella is a unique student with a unique internship opportunity.



The Princeton Folk Music Society presents Beppe Gambetta on October 18th

(PRINCETON, NJ) -- The Princeton Folk Music Society presents a fusion of American and Italian folk music traditions with Beppe Gambetta on Friday, October 18, 2024 at Christ Congregation Church in Princeton. Showtime is 8:00pm. The concert is available in-person and as a livestream on their YouTube channel.



Newark Arts and Russo Development to Celebrate the Grand Opening of "Newark Artspace" on Thursday

(NEWARK, NJ) -- Newark Arts and Russo Development will celebrate the official grand opening of "Newark ArtSpace" at Vermella Broad Street on Thursday, October 10, 2024. Coinciding with the Newark Arts Festival, the gallery is the first-ever space that Newark Arts operates on a year-round basis and provides a dedicated home to the city’s vibrant culture of local and regional artists. The event will feature new art from Newark Arts' "Radical Reimagining" exhibition and feature works of over twenty artists, curated by Armisey Smith. Their art will remain on display until December 1st.








Next Live Episode of "Gemstones," a Vivid Stage Original Series, to take place October 23-24

(SUMMIT, NJ) -- Vivid Stage, in residence at Oakes Center at 120 Morris Avenue in Summit, is celebrating its 30th Anniversary season, marking decades of bringing contemporary theatre to audiences in the state of New Jersey. Coming up is the second episode of the original series, Gemstones, by Phoebe Farber. Episode 2 runs Wednesday, October 23, 2024 at 2:00pm and Thursday, October 24, 2024 at 8:00pm.



Wharton Performing Arts School Hosts Annual Fall Festival on October 25th

(BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ) -- The Wharton Performing Arts School (PAS) invites the public to the 2024 Annual Fall Festival & Suzuki Halloween Playdown on Friday, October 25, 2024 from 4:30pm-8:00pm at 60 Locust Avenue in Berkeley Heights. The festival, featuring free ice cream from the Scream Truck, drum circle, costume contest, games and more, will take place from 4:30pm-6:30pm on the Performing Arts School front lawn. The Fall Festival will be followed by the Suzuki Violin Playdown at 7:00pm in the Wharton Black Box Theater. The community is invited to wear their Halloween costumes and enjoy music performances, treats, and spooky festivities.



Hugh Jackman's "From New York, With Love" Shows to Take Place at Radio City Music Hall

(NEW YORK, NY) -- Hugh Jackman, the Academy Award® nominated and Tony, GRAMMY and Golden Globe winning performer, announced an exciting series of 24 performances at Radio City Music Hall. These special shows will kick off the weekend of January 24, 2025, and will continue through select weekends in April, May, June, July, August, September with the final shows on October 3-4, 2025.



Nobuntu, Acclaimed Zimbabwean A Cappella Group, to Perform at Grunin Center on October 16th

(TOMS RIVER, NJ) -- The Jay and Linda Grunin Center for the Arts at Ocean County College presents Nobuntu, the internationally acclaimed all-female a cappella quartet from Zimbabwe, on Wednesday, October 16, 2024 at 7:00pm.



Learn How Comics Aided the US WWII Effort at the Ocean County Library Lacey Branch

(LACEY TOWNSHIP, NJ) -- In the grim hours of World War II, comic books often provided welcome relief for Americans. And, subtly, comics reinforced support for the Allied struggle. Join historian James Kimble, Ph.D. for a look at "Comic Books & Propaganda on the U.S. Home Front" at the Ocean County Library Lacey Branch on Thursday, November 7, 2024. The event begins at 3:30pm.







 

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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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Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey presents "American Folktales" on Saturday

(MADISON, NJ) -- The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey (STNJ) presents American Folktales, the next installment in the Theatre's popular Classics for Kids! series, on Saturday, June 13, 2026 at 11:00am at the F. M. Kirby Shakespeare Theatre. The performance is appropriate for all ages.



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Outlaw Country Comes to the Jersey Pines at Albert Music Hall on Saturday

(WARETOWN, NJ) -- The outlaw spirit of classic Country music will ride into Albert Music Hall on Saturday, June 13, 2026, as the historic Waretown venue presents a special evening dedicated to the songs, stories, and the independent spirit of Outlaw Country.












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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