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Art All Night Trenton: Re-imagined and Re-born

by Chris Lillja, JerseyArts.com
published 2024-06-20

Art All Night Trenton (AANT) has always been a vibrant and immersive celebration of art, culture, and the community that is Trenton, New Jersey. While the pandemic turned it into a virtual event, this highly-anticipated return to an in-person format brings together artists, performers, and art enthusiasts from all walks of life in the capital region, transforming part of the city into a colorful and lively hub of creativity. With its rich history and diverse artistic landscape, Trenton (and AANT's new home - the Trenton War Memorial Building) provides the perfect backdrop for this weekend-long extravaganza.



Stitching the World Back Together One Thread at a Time

by Ilene Dube, JerseyArts.com
published 2024-06-20

If you're looking for the Folk Life Center of New Jersey, don't type it into Google Maps, don't go looking for a physical facility; rather, the Folk Life Center is an umbrella for activities, workshops, and exhibitions, says Sharon Kiefer, curator of exhibitions at the Perkins Center for the Arts, who has collaborated with the Folk Life Center for Perkins' current exhibition.



Jersey-raised Raul Acosta returns to Carteret's Latin Fest with legendary merengue Oro Solido on July 27th

(CARTERET, NJ) -- Once again, New Jersey's most popular Latin Fest will return to Carteret Borough's wonderful waterfront on Saturday, July 27, 2024 at Waterfront Park & Veteran's Pier.



Pig Prose & Praise: Mercy Watson's Kate DiCamillo in Ocean County Library Virtual Author Talk

(TOMS RIVER, NJ) -- If you want to know about a lovable pig named Mercy Watson, ask practically any juvenile reader. If you want to know how the character became a kids' icon, ask creator Kate DiCamillo during her Ocean County Library Virtual Author Talk on Tuesday, July 9, 2024. The event begins at 2:00pm.








New Jersey Stage: Daily Edition 06-20-24

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!





JAZZ HOUSE KiDS Announces 2024 Lineup for 15th Annual Montclair Jazz Festival

(MONTCLAIR, NJ) -- On Juneteenth, celebrating the American art form of jazz and its rich cultural heritage rooted in the African-American experience, producer JAZZ HOUSE KiDS announced the lineup and the slate of events for the summer-long 15th Anniversary of the Montclair Jazz Festival.



Pete Davidson to Headline at Patriots Theater at the War Memorial on August 18th

(TRENTON, NJ) -- ** THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED ** Get ready for an evening of uproarious comedy as Pete Davidson, the multi-talented stand-up comedian, actor, writer, and producer, takes the stage at the historic Patriots Theater at the War Memorial on August 18, 2024. Known for his sharp wit and fearless humor, Davidson has established himself as a comedic powerhouse through his work on Saturday Night Live and a string of acclaimed film and television projects.



Paper Mill Playhouse Announces Summer Nights at the F.M. Kirby Carriage House

(MILLBURN, NJ) -- Paper Mill Playhouse has announced a full summer of programming at the F.M. Kirby Carriage House as part of Carriage House Presents: Summer Nights. Broadway stars Karen Mason and Nicholas Rodriguez will headline Front Row Center, a new Broadway cabaret series in an intimate setting, with one additional star to be announced. Karen Mason will perform on Friday, July 19th and Saturday, July 20th at 7:30pm. Nicholas Rodriguez will perform on Friday, August 23rd and Saturday, August 24th at 7:30pm.



Opera Takes Over Rahway: Free Pop-Up Performance by New Jersey Opera Theater at Rahway Train Station on Thursday

(RAHWAY, NJ) -- Members of the New Jersey Opera Theater will give the community a preview of their talents with a free hour-long pop-up performance at the Rahway Train Station Plaza Stage from 5:30pm to 6:30pm on Thursday, June 20, 2024. The evening will be filled with music from the Italian opera Norma, offering a preview of the upcoming fully-staged show. After the event, head down the street to the Coffee Box, where these singers and others will entertain at the venue’s Open Mic and Community Jam starting at 7:00pm.







 

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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: "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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