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Sam Matthews: Championing Sustainability Through Art

by Dan Bauer
published 2024-08-02

Sam Matthews, the creative force behind Propagate Studio in Stewartsville, NJ, is on a mission: a mission to give gently used art supplies a second life. Through the innovative Art Supply Thrift Shop Pop-Up, Matthews and her team divert tons of items from landfills, offering them to the community on a "pay what you can" basis. It's a refreshing twist on the traditional thrift store experience, one designed specifically for artists.



Makin Waves with Mike Montrey Band: The Process of Love

by Bob Makin
published 2024-08-02

Known for their dynamic fusion of Americana rock 'n' soul, Central Jersey-based Mike Montrey Band's fifth studio album since 2011, "Love, Time & Mortality," encapsulates the essence of life's relentless march through poignant musical narratives. Singer-songwriter-guitarist-pianist-producer Mike Montrey possesses a distinct ability to weave personal tales with broader philosophical musings, a craft honed over more than two decades of songwriting and performing across the United States also with the bands … water … and The Samples.



Tickets On Sale For State Theatre's 2024-25 Broadway Season

(NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ) -- Tickets are now on sale for State Theatre New Jersey's 2024-25 Broadway Season, featuring Tony® Award-winning and groundbreaking Broadway hit shows, are now on sale. The season includes TINA-The Tina Turner Musical; Ain't Too Proud-The Life and Times of The Temptations; The Addams Family; and Dear Evan Hansen.



Mercer County Executive Benson Presents Vision of Partnership & Investment in Capital City at Chamber Event

(TRENTON, NJ) -- Mercer County Executive Dan Benson spoke at the Princeton Mercer Regional Chamber of Commerce's Trenton Economic Development Series on the morning of July 21, 2024 at Cooper's Riverview in Trenton.Addressing an audience of over 150 local business leaders, County Executive Benson presented plans for several major projects and initiatives that will promote economic expansion in the Capital City.








SiriusXM's Seth Rudetsky hosts Broadway Concert with Mandy Gonzalez at Bell Theater in Holmdel

(HOLMDEL, NJ) -- SiriusXM radio host Seth Rudetsky is bringing Seth's Big Fat Broadway LIVE! concert series to Bell Theater in Holmdel on Saturday, August 10, 2024. Rudetsky's first guest is Broadway's Mandy Gonzalez (Wicked, Hamilton, In the Heights). This up-close and personal concert series is a mix of the greatest hits from the star's Broadway career plus intimate, behind-the-scenes stories from their Broadway career along with Rudetsky's funny, insightful and revealing questions. Showtimes is 8:00pm.



Makin Waves Song of the Week: "Big Trouble" by Colossal Street Jam

by Bob Makin
published 2024-08-02

The Makin Waves Song of the Week is "Big Trouble," the forthcoming single from the upcoming reissue of Colossal Street Jam's "No Way to Live" LP on Fretbar Records.



New Jersey Stage: Daily Edition 08-02-24

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!





An Interview with Christopher McKittrick about "Howling to the Moonlight on a Hot Summer Night: The Tale of the Stray Cats"

by Gary Wien
published 2024-08-01

Christopher McKittrick has written books on ZZ Top's Billy F. Gibbons, The Rolling Stones, and Tom Petty. Originally from Long Island, his latest book takes a look at a band that came from his hometown area - The Stray Cats.



Partners in Preservation: Sourland Conservancy Transfers Historic Property to Stoutsburg Sourland African American Museum

(SKILLMAN, NJ) -- In a first-of-its-kind collaboration in Somerset County that bridges history, agriculture, and the environment, the Stoutsburg Sourland African American Museum (SSAAM) and the Sourland Conservancy have partnered to shed light on the rich history of African Americans in the Sourland region. By transferring its co-ownership of the historic True Farmstead entirely to SSAAM, Sourland Conservancy restores an important cultural and ecological landmark to the African American community.







 

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.












LATEST COLUMNS


Makin Waves Song of the Week: "Josephine" by Emily Grove

The Makin Waves Song of the Week is "Josephine" from Emily Grove's forthcoming EP, "Fables," which she will celebrate the release of Aug. 3 at Watermark in Asbury Park.




Rock On! This Week's Sound Bites... 07/30/2026

"Yeah, the idea started early last year," enthusiastically stated guitarist Adrian Vandenberg as he discussed his upcoming "My Whitesnake Years" tour, a conglomeration of hits from some of the most revered classic rock acts of all time. "Last year it was 35 years ago when Whitesnake headlined the legendary Donington Festival in England. So, we thought it would be a good thing to celebrate that anniversary and do a "My Whitesnake Years" tour and when we were done, people from all over the world began asking if we'd be willing to do a run here or there and we went to Scandinavia, Spain and there is actually more stuff in the pipeline for next year also and of course now to the United States and it has been a lot of fun so far."




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.








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