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Christopher Riddle Tribute

by Karen Morris
published 2024-09-15

​​​​​​​During our life journey, many people cross our paths, and if we are lucky, meaningful relationships develop with those who touch us in the most inspiring way.



Music at Bunker Hill Announces 17th Season

(SEWELL, NJ) -- Entering its 17th season, Music at Bunker Hill continues its mission of bringing great performers to the heart of Southern New Jersey. Grammy-winning Imani Winds opens the series on October 6, 2024 with The French Connection, consisting of works by Blanchet, Françaix, Shifrin, Coleman, Stravinsky. Returning favorite Escher Quartet performs works by Mozart, Price, and Ravel on October 20. Appearing for their first time in their series, American Brass Quintet, founded in 1960 and in residence at Juilliard since 1987, performs on November 10 with works spanning five centuries.



Top 15 Most Read Stories At New Jersey Stage From September 8-14, 2024

Here's a look at the top 15 most read articles published at New Jersey Stage from September 8-14, 2024. Each week we publish about 70 articles, including several original columns and features, along with news releases for events happening throughout the state and nearby areas like Philadelphia and New York City. This week's top 15 includes articles from 7 counties in New Jersey (Atlantic, Bergen, Camden, Essex, Middlesex, Monmouth, and Union).



Atlantic Highlands Arts Council presents An Exhibition of new work by Robert O'Connor

(ATLANTIC HIGHLANDS, NJ) -- Atlantic Highlands Arts Council presents an exhibition of new work by Robert O'Connor, Upward Toward The Light, from September 21 through October 26, 2024. Artist, composer and environmentalist, Robert O’Connor elevates the backdrop of our everyday lives - the trees and plants that populate our yards and towns.








Vanguard Theater presents "Alice By Heart"

(MONTCLAIR, NJ) -- Vanguard Theater presents a Summerstock encore performance of Alice by Heart from September 26-29, 2024. From the award winning writers of Spring Awakening and following a highly successful run at Dream Summerstock VTC, they are bringing the show to Vanguard's main stage for 6 additional performances.



Wharton Arts announces Nancy Tagle as new Director of Development

(BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ) -- Wharton Arts, New Jersey's largest non-profit community performing arts education center, has announced the appointment of Nancy Tagle as its new Director of Development, effective September 16, 2024. 



Molière in the Park presents OneLove OneTheater 2024 gala on September 30th

(BROOKLYN, NY) -- Molière in the Park will present their annual OneLove OneTheater 2024 gala, co-hosted by Amir Arison (nine seasons as a series regular on NBC's "The Blacklist," lead role in Broadway's The Kite Runner) and Lakisha May (Broadway's Jaja's African Hair Braiding and Skeleton Crew, MIP's The Miser), on Monday, September 30, 2024 from 7:00pm - 10:00pm at Negril BK (256 5th Avenue) in Brooklyn.



Second Annual Jazz in the Streets features Carrie Jackson

(NEWARK, NJ) -- Clinton Hill Community Action (CHCA), in partnership with the New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC), present the second annual Jazz in the Streets event on Thursday, September 19, 2024, at the Clinton Avenue Sound Stage as part of CHCA and NJPAC's collaborative ArtsXChange series. The event runs from 6:00pm to 9:00pm and features Vocalist Carrie Jackson, who hails from the South Ward and is a Weequahic High School grad and will delight with her genre-bending style that includes jazz classics, blues, pop and some surprising renditions that are uniquely her own.



Meet Master Falconer Bob Glass at the Ocean County Library Manchester Branch

(MANCHESTER TOWNSHIP, NJ) -- Bob Glass's 40 years as a Master Falconer have given him a trove of stories and a deep understanding of avian life. Bob will share tales, sign copies of his book A Journey with Red Tails and introduce you to one of his feathered favorites at the Ocean County Library Manchester Branch on Saturday, October 12, 2024. The event begins at 2:00pm.







 

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.



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.



Music

Music Mountain Theatre presents "My Fair Lady"

(LAMBERTVILLE, NJ) -- Music Mountain Theatre presents the classic musical, My Fair Lady, weekends from June 12 to July 5, 2026. The tale of a cockney flower girl transformed into an elegant lady, featuring one of musical theatre's greatest scores.



East

East Lynne Theater Company presents "Having Our Say: The Delany Sisters' First 100 Years" by Emily Mann

(CAPE MAY, NJ) -- The reimagined East Lynne Theater Company opens its Season Forty-Six with the extraordinary, real-life story Having Our Say: The Delany Sisters' First 100 Years by Emily Mann, running June 18 to July 19, 2026 at the Clemans Theater for the Arts at the Allen AME in Cape May.












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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