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49th Annual Monmouth County Fair runs July 24-28

(FREEHOLD, NJ) -- Mark your calendar! The dates for this year's Monmouth County Fair have been set. Held at East Freehold Showgrounds (Kozloski Road) in Freehold, the 49th Annual Monmouth County Fair runs Wednesday-Sunday, July 24-28, 2024. Packed with excitement, the fair features live entertainment, 4-H shows & exhibits, the Park System's exhibit Manasquan Reservoir - Nature in Your Neighborhood, opening night fireworks (weather permitting), and more.



Makin Waves Song of the Week: "Crash" by Kanak

by Bob Makin
published 2024-06-07

The Makin Waves Song of the Week is "Crash" from Kanak's Ed Stasium-produced EP, "On the Outside."



New Jersey Stage: Daily Edition 06-07-24

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!





2024 New Jersey International Film Festival Video Q+A with Stakes is High Director Jean-Pierre Caner

by Vic Fern
published 2024-06-07

Here is the 2024 New Jersey International Film Festival Video Q+A with Stakes is High Director Jean-Pierre Caner and Festival Director Al Nigrin:








Red Bank Parks and Recreation Hosts Fourth Annual Pride In The Park Celebration

by Carolyn M. Brown, JerseyArts.com
published 2024-06-06

The month of June is a time to showcase pride and recognize the resilience of the LGBTQ+ community worldwide. Across the state of New Jersey, there will be a series of Pride events from festivals to outdoor concerts and other events, reflecting the diversity of LGBTQ+ people. Red Bank Parks and Recreation is hosting its annual Pride In The Park celebration on Saturday, June 8th from 12 PM to 3 PM, at Riverside Gardens Parks.



The Many Iterations of Chazz Palminteri's 'A Bronx Tale'

by Gina Marie Rodriguez, JerseyArts.com
published 2024-06-06

"The saddest thing in life is wasted talent." Those words have served to inspire and haunt me for nearly two decades.



Two River Theater Introduces "Pro Series" - a career development program for teens taught by industry professionals

(RED BANK, NJ) -- Two River Theater is excited to introduce Pro Series, a brand-new summer curriculum of specialized courses offered on evenings and Saturdays, for ages 14–18. Participants will hone their craft with unparalleled training from industry pros, expand their network and get the insider tips to jumpstart their theater career.



Jersey Arts Podcast: The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey Welcomes New Artistic Director

by Gina Marie Rodriguez, JerseyArts.com
published 2024-06-06

The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey is New Jersey's largest professional theatre company dedicated solely to Shakespeare's canon and other classic masterworks. Previously under the leadership of artistic director Bonnie J. Monte since 1990, the theater has since welcomed Brian Crowe as the new Artistic Director as of January of 2024.



An Interview with Nick Corasaniti, author of 'I Don't Want to Go Home: The Oral History of the Stone Pony'

by Gary Wien
published 2024-06-06

Nick Corasaniti's I Don't Want to Go Home: The Oral History of the Stone Pony was just published by Harper Books. It is a fascinating look at both the history of the Stone Pony and the rise, fall, and rebirth of Asbury Park itself. The book includes interviews with a staggering number of people including musicians, DJs, reporters, Stone Pony employees, music industry professionals, people involved with Asbury Park, and even a few governors. It also features some exclusive, never-before-seen photos from Danny Clinch.







 

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: "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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