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The Geraldine R. Dodge Foundation and NJPAC present Poetry Events Curated to Advance Social Justice at Venues Across Newark in Lead-Up to the 20th Dodge Poetry Festival in October

(NEWARK, NJ) -- The Geraldine R. Dodge Foundation (Dodge Foundation) and the New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) continue their 2024 Dodge Poetry initiative this summer, with a series of events leading toward the debut of the reimagined Dodge Poetry Festival this fall. This year marks the first time Dodge Poetry has expanded beyond the biennial Festival to include poetry programs all year in Newark.



Rowan's Marie Rader Series Announces 2024-25 Performances

(GLASSBORO, NJ) -- Drawing from a diverse lineup of modern dance, musical theatre, world music, jazz and contemporary choir, Rowan University's Marie Rader Presenting Series is thrilled to announce the 2024-2025 performance series. Focused on community engagement, artistic integrity and inclusion, the Marie Rader Series is a mission-driven program providing access to exceptional performing artists and engagements to the university community and Greater Southern New Jersey region.



Pro Arts Jersey City presents "We Curate" at ART150 Gallery

(JERSEY CITY, NJ) -- Pro Arts Jersey City presents We Curate at ART150 Gallery from July 14 through August 10, 2024. In this exhibit, Pro Arts members curate their own work because sometimes artists just know best...



Black Box Studios and Debonair Music Hall present "Don't Just Sit There: Not Your Average Comedy Show"

(TEANECK, NJ) -- Black Box Studios and Debonair Music Hall present "Don't Just Sit There: Not Your Average Comedy Show" featuring Tracy Locke, Marc Kaye, and Mark Riccadonna on Thursday, August 1, 2024 at Debonair Music Hall. Doors open at 7:00pm; showtime is 7:30pm.








Extra! Extra! "Newsies JR." Takes the Spotlight at Dennis Flyer Theater

(BLACKWOOD, NJ) -- Mainstage Center for the Arts presents "Newsies JR." as part of their Summer Stage program this week. This condensed, family-friendly adaptation of the 1992 Disney film and the 2012 Broadway musical is bound to be a hit with audiences of all ages. Performances will be held on Thursday, July 18 at 7:00pm and Friday, July 19 at 7:00pm at the Dennis Flyer Memorial Theater, located at Camden County College in Blackwood, NJ.



Wicked Cool Records Reissues "You Are What You Absorb" The 2013 Debut Solo Full-Length From "Trash Pop" Maven Palmyra Delran

Wicked Cool Records has released a 'Turtle Green' vinyl reissue of "You Are What You Absorb," the 2013 12-track debut solo full-length from "trash-pop" maven and popular Little Steven's Underground Garage DJ Palmyra Delran.



Tropicana presents RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars LIVE!

(ATLANTIC CITY, NJ) -- RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars LIVE! comes to Tropicana Showroom at Tropicana Atlantic City on Saturday, September 21, 2024. Step into the Werk Room this Summer and get ready to experience this season unfolding live on stage! Showtime is 8:00pm.



bergenPAC presents Ecuadorian pop music star Juan Fernando Velasco

(ENGLEWOOD, NJ) -- Bergen Performing Arts Center (bergenPAC) presents Juan Fernando Velasco on Thursday, September 12, 2024 at 8:00pm. Juan stands as a preeminent figure in Ecuadorian pop music, having significantly shaped the musical landscape of his native country over the past quarter-century.



Shea Center for the Performing Arts presents Victor Wooten and The Wooten Brothers

(WAYNE, NJ) -- Shea Center for the Performing Arts presents Victor Wooten and The Wooten Brothers on Friday, October 4, 2024 at 8:00pm. For over four decades the Wooten Brothers have been recognized as some of the most innovative musicians in existence and are collectively known as one of the most talented and dynamic band of brothers the world has ever known.







 

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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.



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.



State

State Theatre New Jersey presents 2026 Free Summer Movie Series

(NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ) -- State Theatre New Jersey is proud to announce the return of the Free Summer Movie Series starting on Tuesday, July 7, 2026. Tickets are FREE, but registration is required at STNJ.org.












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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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