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Monmouth Arts to Hold Author Talk and Book Signing for Bill German, Author of "Under Their Thumb: How a Nice Boy from Brooklyn Got Mixed Up With The Rolling Stones"

(RED BANK, NJ) -- Monmouth Arts will provide a special author talk and book signing with Bill German, author of Under Their Thumb: How a Nice Boy from Brooklyn Got Mixed Up with The Rolling Stones, on Thursday, October 17, 2024 at Kane Brewing at 1750 Bloomsbury Avenue in Ocean Township from 7:00pm-9:00pm. The event is part of the organization's "Artful Experience" series.



Growing Stage presents Roald Dahl's "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory" in October

(NETCONG, NJ) -- The Growing Stage: The Children's Theatre of New Jersey, is thrilled to kick-off their 43rd Main Stage Season with Roald Dahl's Charlie and the Chocolate Factory weekends from October 11-27, 2024. The play introduces us to the world-famous Willy Wonka, who is opening the gates to his mysterious factory, but only to a lucky few.



Makin Waves with The Nitro Blues Band: Sweet Victory

by Bob Makin
published 2024-10-01

The winner of the annual Carteret Battle of the Bands is The Nitro Blues Band, a young four-piece steeped in the roots of rock that also influenced The Rolling Stones, The Allman Brothers Band, Cream and Led Zeppelin.



New Jersey City University presents a Gerardo Castro Memorial Exhibition

(JERSEY CITY, NJ) -- New Jersey City University (NJCU) is presenting a Gerardo Castro Memorial Exhibition in the Harold B. Lemmerman Gallery through October 17, 2024. Gerardo Castro (1967 – 2024), an esteemed Afro-Puerto Rican artist, taught various art courses at New Jersey City University over two decades after earning his MFA at Pratt Institute and his BFA at NJCU.








Wharton Arts Announces 2024-25 Season

(BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ) -- Wharton Arts, New Jersey's largest independent non-profit performing arts education center, has announced its 2024-25 season, a celebration of creating, experiencing, and sharing joy through the transformative power of the performing arts. This season, Wharton Arts will present an array of performances and programs to ignite joy in audiences of all ages. For a complete listing of concerts and events and to purchase tickets, visit WhartonArts.org.



Events This Week in New Jersey from October 1-8, 2024

Here is a look at upcoming events taking place from October 1-8, 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 Music: Previews for Concerts from October 1-8, 2024

Here is a look at upcoming shows taking place from October 1-8, 2024 along with our featured listings. New Jersey Stage offers previews of concerts 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 1-8, 2024

Here are previews of plays taking place from October 1-8, 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.



Count Basie Center for the Arts presents Clint Black on Sunday

(RED BANK, NJ) -- Count Basie Center for the Arts presents Clint Black on Sunday, October 6, 2024 at 7:30pm. The country music icon, one of the truest traditionalists in music over the last three decades, will celebrate the 35th anniversary of his debut album, Killin' Time, on tour in 2024. For the first time ever, he'll play the groundbreaking record live start to finish followed by more of his legendary hits.







 

EVENT PREVIEWS

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.



Two

Two River Theater and Deaf West Theatre Announce Taylor Iman Jones to Star in new musical "Elephant Shoes" alongside Daniel Durant and James Olivas

(RED BANK, NJ) -- Two River Theater and Deaf West Theatre are thrilled to announce Taylor Iman Jones (Six The Musical, Head Over Heels) will star as Roxy in the world premiere co-production of Elephant Shoes, alongside Daniel Durant (Spring Awakening, CODA) and James Olivas (Evita, American Idiot).












LATEST COLUMNS


Makin Waves Song of the Week: "Western Shores" by Renee Maskin

In November, Multiple Makin Waves Award-winning Asbury Park singer-songwriter Renee Maskin will release her latest solo album, "If the World Is Ending." The LP's first single, "Western Shores," is the Makin Waves Song of the Week.




Rock On! This Week's Sound Bites... 06/25/2026

There are differences and then there is different and as it may have been written before when Dave Vargo records are reviewed; the differences are few but this time around, something is definitely "Different."




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.








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