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CUT International Film Festival at the Levoy

by Chris Lillja, JerseyArts.com
published 2024-08-29

"Short films for quick minds." Short films appeal to quick minds because they offer a concentrated burst of creativity, storytelling, and emotion within a limited timeframe. For those who think and process information rapidly, short films provide an immediate and satisfying experience, delivering a complete narrative or concept without an extended commitment. The brevity of short films often leads to innovative storytelling techniques, with filmmakers distilling complex ideas and themes into concise, impactful moments. This efficiency aligns well with quick thinkers who appreciate content that gets to the point without unnecessary elaboration.



Englewood's Summer String Festival collaborated with the Paterson Music Project providing students with music instruction from Mark Wood and Tito Muñoz

(ENGLEWOOD, NJ) -- The Summer String Festival in Englewood collaborated with the Paterson Music Project. Through scholarships from The Elisabeth Morrow School, four students, including one violinist and three cellists aged 10-14, were able to participate in the festival. Terrence Thornhill, a faculty member of the Summer String Festival, also serves as a conductor for the PMP concert orchestra and symphony orchestra.



Princeton University Library presents "Monsters & Machines: Caricature, Visual Satire, and the Twentieth-Century Bestiary"

(PRINCETON, NJ) -- Princeton University Library (PUL) opens a new exhibition in the Milberg Gallery at Firestone Library on September 12, 2024. "Monsters & Machines: Caricature, Visual Satire, and the Twentieth-Century Bestiary" examines the global use of bestiary in visual satire during the period from the beginning of World War I through the end of the Cold War. The exhibition will be on view until December 8, 2024.



Nicole Atkins Returns to New Jersey Roots at Outpost in the Burbs

by Shen Shellenberger, JerseyArts.com
published 2024-08-29

For some people, navigating the future can be a daunting task. But New Jersey native Nicole Atkins identified her path in the direction of music and performing early in her life.








Ocean County Library Brick Branch to present Alborada Dance Theatre's "Taste of Spain"

(BRICK TOWNSHIP, NJ) -- Twirling shawls, swirling music, pounding footwork and clicking castanets. Let the Alborada Spanish Dance Theatre offer you "A Taste of Spain" at the Ocean County Library Brick Branch on Saturday, September 28, 2024. The event begins at 2:30pm.



Political Strategist Luis A. Miranda Jr. to present Memoir at Seton Hall Book Signing

(SOUTH ORANGE, NJ) -- The Joseph A. Unanue Latino Institute (JAULI) is proud to welcome acclaimed political strategist and philanthropist Luis A. Miranda Jr. for an engaging fireside chat on Thursday, September 19, 2024 at 6:00pm in Bethany Hall, Room A.



Everclear, Marcy Playground, and Jimmie's Chicken Shack to Play Asbury Lanes

(ASBURY PARK, NJ) -- Everclear, one of the leading alternative rock bands to emerge from the '90s, is coming to Asbury Park on Friday, October 11, 2024 for a show at Asbury Lanes. They are on a 30+ date fall headlining tour featuring special guests Marcy Playground and Jimmie's Chicken Shack. Led by vocalist, guitarist and founder Art Alexakis, the acclaimed quartet will perform all the hits from throughout Everclear's extraordinary three decades-long catalog, spotlighting tracks off their platinum-selling album Songs From An American Movie Vol. One, which will be released on vinyl for the first time ever on September 13 via Intervention Records.



Monmouth County's "Tribute in Lights" to honor lives lost on September 11th

(ATLANTIC HIGHLANDS, NJ) -- The Monmouth County Board of County Commissioners is proud to present a "Tribute in Lights" to honor the lives lost during the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001, and to commend the heroism shown by rescue team members who responded during and after the attacks.



Zufall Health Seeks Submissions for Sussex County Photo Contest

Zufall Health invites children and adults to participate in a photo contest themed "What makes Sussex County special?" Entrants may submit up to 10 photos that showcase the uniqueness of the Sussex County community and their pride in it. This could include landscapes, local events, community activities, or anything that highlights the beauty and spirit of the area. The deadline for submissions is Friday, November 1, 2024.







 

EVENT PREVIEWS

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 Failing 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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