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Fiesta Latina Returns to Mercer County in September

(TRENTON, NJ) -- Mercer County Executive Dan Benson, the Board of County Commissioners, the Mercer County Division of Culture & Heritage (MCDC&H), and the Trenton Puerto Rican Community & Friends Organization (TPRCFO), are excited to announce Mercer's 2nd Annual Fiesta Latina. This celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month will run for two days (September 7-8, 2024) and feature live music, craft vendors, children's activities, and more.



Jersey Arts Podcast: Richie Furay Celebrates 80 Years with a Belated Birthday Bash at SOPAC

by Gina Marie Rodriguez, JerseyArts.com
published 2024-08-08

Jersey Arts talks to music icon - singer, songwriter, and guitarist Richie Furay, who boasts a 60 year musical career, having played with acclaimed groups such as Buffalo Springfield, Poco, the Souther-Hillman-Furay Band and of course, his own solo ventures.



BARD Releases "Angels Got His Back"

(MONTCLAIR, NJ) -- New Jersey groovy rock-blues outfit BARD (a.k.a. The BARD Band) present their new single "Angels Got His Back", bringing us a sublime dose of their soulful sound and groovy spirit. This is the first taste of their debut album Angels Got His Back, slated for release on October 4, 2024 with label backing thanks to their recently inked deal with Magic Door Records.



Galerie Lucida presents "The Endless Summer Art Fair"

(RED BANK, NJ) -- Galerie Lucida presents an exhibition, and pop-up art event, The Endless Summer Art Fair, opening Thursday, August 22, 2024 from 5:00pm- 9:00pm, and running through August 31st. Inspired by the observational paintings of Kathleen Beausoleil's regional scenes of local beaches and favorite summertime pastimes, including Fair Haven's Fireman's Fair, Galerie Lucida was moved to center a Pop-Up Art Fair around Beausoleil's summer themed works.








Rock On! This Week's Sound Bites...8/8/24

by Danny Coleman
published 2024-08-08

James Popik is a guitarist and multi-instrumentalist whose past projects have included popular original act, Ten Foot Tall, acts such as Venture To Zen, Supernova and a Neil Young tribute called, "Gold Rush" but it's his latest release, a self-composed work called, "The Sourland Symphony" which is garnering much well-deserved attention. 



Lizzie Rose Music Room presents Soul Project Nola

(TUCKERTON, NJ) -- Lizzie Rose Music Room presents Soul Project Nola on Thursday, August 22, 2024 at 7:30pm. Soul Project NOLA is back on the road this summer for their East Coast Hustle V Tour promoting their latest release "Live From Norway"



Middlesex County Launches Bark Rangers Activity Book: A Fun New Way to Explore the Outdoors with Your Furry Friends

(MIDDLESEX COUNTY, NJ) -- Calling all dog lovers! Middlesex County is pleased to announce the launch of its new program, Bark Rangers, starting Thursday, August 8, 2024. This unique initiative invites residents and their four-legged companions to discover the County's beautiful parks and open spaces through a series of fun, dog-friendly activities.



West Windsor Arts presents Free Concert on Saturday featuring Dan Kassel and Dukes of Destiny

(WEST WINDSOR, NJ) -- West Windsor Arts presents a free concert at the Nassau Park Pavilion on Saturday, August 10, 2024 from 5:00pm to 7:00pm. Dan Kassel with a special guest will open the night followed by the headliner: Dukes of Destiny.



American Repertory Ballet Announces 2024-25 Season

(NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ) -- American Repertory Ballet (ARB) has announced its 2024-25 season, a dynamic celebration of classic repertoire alongside exciting new works. The season's journey will be a global passport, taking audiences from a state of awed admiration, through The Nutcracker's Land of Sweets, to enjoying a passionate fiesta of movement after a jaunt through the Scottish Highlands.







 

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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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