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Lewis Center for the Arts presents 2024 Seuls en Scène French Theater Festival

(PRINCETON, NJ) -- Princeton University's Lewis Center for the Arts, Department of French and Italian, and L'Avant-Scène will present the 13th edition of Seuls en Scène French Theater Festival, which will take place from September 12-22, 2024 at venues across the University's campus. Most performances and talks will be in French, some with English supertitles. All events are free and open to the public, however tickets are required for performances.



Zimmerli Announces Fall Programs for Campus and Community, Introduces New Membership Benefits

(NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ) -- The Zimmerli Art Museum at Rutgers University—New Brunswick has announced its schedule of free public programs for the fall of 2024, as well as new member experiences. Such favorites as SparkNight, Último Domingo, Art Together, Study Break and artist talks return, with the addition of monthly highlight tours. Events take place at the Zimmerli (71 Hamilton Street) in New Brunswick, unless otherwise noted.



Rowan's Marie Rader Series Season Opening Celebration with Pianist Mikhail Voskresensky

(GLASSBORO, NJ) -- World-renowned pianist Mikhail Voskresensky kicks off the Marie Radar Series Season Opening Gala, Saturday, September 28, 2024. Join Rowan College of Performing Arts Dean Rick Dammers and Marie Rader Series Artistic Director Debbie Shapiro to peek behind the curtain for a backstage tour, toast, reception, and luminous piano recital.



NJPAC presents drummer Cindy Blackman Santana

(NEWARK, NJ) -- Jazz Rocker, Cindy Blackman Santana, an accomplished and versatile drummer known for her technical skills, creative improvisation, and expressive style, will be performing at the New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) on Sunday, November 17, 2024 at 3:00pm.








National Ballet of Ukraine to Perform in Englewood, New Brunswick, and Red Bank

The National Ballet of Ukraine (NBU), one of the world's premier ballet companies and the country's official ballet company, will grace the stages of the United States this October with the dancer's exceptional talent and magnificent highlights from its repertoire. This 16-city tour will include 20 performances taking place across the East Coast, including three New Jersey locations; Bergen Performing Arts Center (30 N Van Brunt Street) in Englewood on Saturday, October 12 at 8:00pm, New Brunswick's State Theatre New Jersey (15 Livingston Avenue) on Sunday, October 13 at 8:00pm, and Red Bank's Count Basie Center for the Arts (99 Monmouth Street) on Monday, October 14 at 7:30pm.



WORD Bookstore presents A Conversation with Deryck Whibley of Sum 41 at White Eagle Hall

(JERSEY CITY, NJ) -- WORD Bookstore presents A Conversation with Deryck Whibley, the lead singer of Sum 41, on Tuesday, October 8, 2024. The event takes place at White Eagle Hall. All ticket purchasers will receive a copy of Deryck Whibley's autobiography "Walking Disaster". This candid memoir of music, fame, and endurance follows his rise from a punk kid to an international star. Doors are at 7:00pm, showtime is 8:00pm.



Centenary Stage Company Accepting Applicants for Fall 2024 Young Performer's Workshop session

(HACKETTSTOWN, NJ) -- Centenary Stage Company's Young Performer’s Workshop returns this fall from September 14 through December 22, 2024 and the deadline to apply is September 13. The Young Performer's Workshop is a 15-week theatre training program for performers ages 8-18. Each session culminates with a Festival of Shows performed by the students. New applicants must complete an interview with the director of the program, Michael Blevins, before registering. Initial interviews will take place via phone or zoom call.



Mayor Fulop & New Jersey Symphony announce new permanent headquarters & performance hall located in Jersey City for premier symphony orchestra

(JERSEY CITY, NJ) -- On August 21, 2024, Mayor Steven M. Fulop and the New Jersey Symphony announced the renowned Symphony's relocation to a new state-of-the-art, 44,000-square-foot theater in Jersey City's downtown Powerhouse Arts District. The announcement marks an important new chapter for both the Symphony and Jersey City, offering a dedicated permanent location that will serve the local community and contribute to the Symphony's ongoing activities across the state.



Trenton Thunder Ballpark hosts Laugh My Pancre-Ass Off on Saturday

(TRENTON, NJ) -- On Saturday, August 24, 2024, Trenton Thunder Ballpark hosts Laugh My Pancre-Ass Off - a night of comedy and music to raise awareness and funds for the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network, the Grand Slam We Care Foundation: Strike Out Cancer and the Andy Schram Foundation. Hosted by survivor John Ziegler, the night will present headlining comedians Judy Gold and Mike Vecchione as well as highlight comics Erin Jackson, Ryan Reiss, Marla Schultz, TaTa Sherise & Peggy O’Leary with Music by Annie Minogue Band and special guest Justin Guarini.







 

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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 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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