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A Child's Struggle to Survive: Javier Zamora's Ocean County Library Virtual Author Talks

(TOMS RIVER, NJ) -- The chance to reunite with his parents after years of painful separation brought nine-year-old Javier Zamora three thousand miles from El Salvador to the U.S., with perils that defied his imagination and challenged his endurance. The experience unfolds in his poignant memoir Solito. He'll discuss it during two upcoming Ocean County Library Virtual Author Talks.



Arts Council presents "The Super Hero's Journey," a Solo Exhibition by Patrick McDonnell, Painter and Creator of MUTTS

(PRINCETON, NJ) -- The Arts Council of Princeton (ACP) presents The Super Hero's Journey, a solo exhibition of paintings by artist Patrick McDonnell from November 9 to December 7, 2024. McDonnell, a Princeton resident, has entertained audiences for thirty years with MUTTS, his internationally syndicated comic strip. For the first time on the east coast, he will display his large modernist paintings.



Arts & Health Mercer Promotes Wellness Through Special Community Programming

(MERCER COUNTY, NJ) -- Arts & Health Mercer, a coalition of nearly a dozen arts and cultural organizations in Mercer County, has reunited for a month of special programming. This year's theme, "Creating a Path to Health and Well-Being," is an invitation to the community to take care of your physical, emotional and social health by attending as many events as possible during Arts and Health month this November.



Jersey Arts Podcast: Oscar Nominee José Rivera Explores AI and Aging through Theater

by Maddie Orton, JerseyArts.com
published 2024-10-25

Award-winning playwright José Rivera brings both his writing and directing talents to New Jersey Repertory Company's production, Your Name Means Dream. Rivera's play explores the imagined highs and lows of artificial intelligence through the lens of healthcare–telling the story of Aislin, an aging woman who is being taken care of by Stacy, an A.I. entity.








IJS & Greg Burrus Present HWM Harlem Nights Across the Hudson featuring Lee Odom & Michael Gray on October 30th

(NEWARK, NJ) -- Come for a night of renaissance vibes and cabaret... Harlem World Magazine, the premier lifestyle brand representing all things Harlem, partners with Gregory Burrus Productions, the Institute of Jazz Studies, and NJPAC to bring the spirit of Harlem to Clement's Place for an evening they affectionately call Harlem Nights Across the Hudson on Wednesday, October 30, 2024, from 7:00pm-10:00pm.



Mercer County Photography 2024 Awards Announced; show on view at Trenton City Museum

(TRENTON, NJ) -- Nine Mercer County photographers received a total of ten awards at the October 13 Opening Reception for Mercer County Photography 2024 at Trenton City Museum at Ellarslie. The biennial juried show, on view in the museum through December 1st, showcases a diverse array of contemporary work by photographers from throughout Mercer County. Most of the show's 55 photographs are available for purchase.



Pro Arts Jersey City presents "Street Symphony: An Urban Art Exhibition" in November

(JERSEY CITY, NJ) -- Pro Arts Jersey City presents Street Symphony: An Urban Art Exhibition from November 1-24, 2024 at ART150 Gallery. The exhibit, curated by Josephine Barreiro, showcases the dynamic and eclectic artistic expressions inspired by the urban landscape.



New Jersey Stage: Daily Edition 10-25-24

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!





Makin Waves Song of the Week: "Love & Let Go" by cr0wcallz

by Bob Makin
published 2024-10-25

My Jersey Shore-raised nephew who goes by the stage name cr0wcallz has been killin' it as a DJ in his new hometown of New Hope, as well as his future hometown of Brooklyn.







 

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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.



Classic

Classic American Tales' presents Tales at the Dormer House every Thursday

(CAPE MAY, NJ) -- From June 4 through October 15, 2026 (except for July 2), Classic American Tales (CAT) once more presents Tales at the Dormer House in which guests are treated to lemonade and tasty treats while listening to stories written by noteworthy authors, read by a variety of performers. The schedule is 4:00pm every Thursday at the historic Dormer House Bed and Breakfast (800 Columbia Avenue) in Cape May, NJ. Performances are on the front porch, weather permitting.



Princeton

Princeton Summer Theater presents "You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown"

(PRINCETON, NJ) -- Princeton Summer Theater's 2026 Children's Show is You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown, which runs weekends from June 20 to August 1, 2026. A beloved musical since its premiere in 1967, Clark Gesner brings Charles M. Schulz's "PEANUTS" characters to the stage. The musical ventures through the highs and lows of young life, from baseball and homework to young love and friendship. With an empathetic and whimsical eye, You're A Good Man, Charlie Brown reminds us of the importance of connection and joy.



2026-27

2026-27 Season Preview: Split Level Concerts at Jersey Shore Arts Center

(OCEAN GROVE, NJ) -- Split Level Concerts at the Jersey Shore Arts Center (JSAC) in Ocean Grove has announced the full concert lineup for its third season. All shows will take place beginning at 8:00pm in JSAC's Palaia Theater. The season lineup includes Willie Nile, John Gorka, Dan Bern, Catie Curtis and Band, Stephen Kellogg, Abbie Gardner, Heather Maloney and Band, and Kim Richey. As they have done in prior years, artists from the Asbury Park music scene will open many of the shows.



MPAC's

MPAC's Summer 2026 Preview

(MORRISTOWN, NJ) -- From the versatility of Tony winner Darren Criss, the comedy of Abbott Elementary's Janelle James and the nostalgic hits of the Grateful Dead, ABBA and more, Mayo Performing Arts Center's summer lineup features a diverse set of performances and events.












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Makin Waves Song of the Week: "Spiral Will" by Solace

The Makin Waves Song of the Week is "Spiral Will," a single and video from "Fading Falling Ruin," the latest album from doomy Jersey Shore dirt metal greats Solace.




Rock On! This Week's Sound Bites... 07/23/2026

"Correct! I actually performed on The Totally Tubular Festival two years ago. I was playing solo that night and they asked me to come back, so I thought I'd do something a bit different and so I decided to reform my backing band from 1988, The Lost Toy People. The last show we played together was with Depeche Mode and OMD at the Rose Bowl for the legendary 101 Concert and the other night in Phoenix was our first show in 38 years; how about that?"




Wesley Pierre: "Catharsis"

Even those who don't know very much about visual art are familiar with the Cubist approach to the human body. Pablo Picasso liked to present a person from many angles at once, and compress three-dimensional form into a two-dimensional frame. No matter what step she's on, that nude descending a staircase comes at us all at once. We know we're looking at an individual person, even if it's never clear which of those fields of color represent the present moment and which are afterimages, projections, and vapor trails. Representing human beings like this guarantees that there’ll be distortions: facial features in strange places, unexpected angles, duplicates and odd subtractions, clashes between heads, necks, and torsos, the shuffling of expressions, and the surprise and disquiet that comes when an obviously human figure doesn't look much like a human at all.








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