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Introducing The Garden State New Play Festival

The Garden State New Play Festival is a groundbreaking initiative devised by the Jersey City Theater Center (JCTC), The New Jersey Play Lab (NJPL), and the Department of Theatre and Dance's BA Theatre Studies Program at Montclair State University. This innovative model reimagines the approach to new play development and festivals, fostering a supportive environment for playwrights while actively engaging audiences and communities.



New Jersey Hall of Fame and Middletown Township Unveil Van Zandt Way to Honor Billy and Stevie Van Zandt

(MIDDLETOWN TOWNSHIP, NJ) /PRNewswire/ -- Musician Stevie Van Zandt, and his brother, playwright Billy Van Zandt, were honored on April 26, 2024 with a street dedication in their hometown of Middletown Township. The New Jersey Hall of Fame (NJHOF) is partnering with Middletown Township to ceremonially dedicate Wilson Avenue, the street where Billy and Stevie Van Zandt grew up, as Van Zandt Way, serving as a perpetual reminder of their profound influence and lasting impact.



Roy's Hall presents Kalos

(BLAIRSTOWN, NJ) -- Kalos, a Celtic roots trio, will perform an eclectic, invigorating mix of instrumentals and songs at Roy's Hall on Friday, May 17, 2024. Showtime is 8:00pm.



Oyster Point Gallery presents Works by Joseph Iorio, Zee Cordero, Jane Kleiman, and Mark Harari

(RED BANK, NJ) -- In an exciting first, The Oyster Point Gallery will present four exhibitions in its gallery spaces. Joseph Iorio's inaugural solo exhibition, "Structural Abstractions," will be on the first floor. Zee Cordero's Pop paintings will be on the second floor. Jane Kleiman's sculptural ceramics and Mark Harari's luminescent transparencies will be shown in the Atrium.








All That Jazz In June

(RAHWAY, NJ) -- It's not often that you hear and see National and Internationally recognized performers in a state-of-the-art concert venue of less than 200 seats, but Union County Performing Arts Center (UCPAC) in collaboration with WBGO 88.3 radio, and Smooth Jazz New Jersey are about to make that happen in a three part "All That Jazz" series.



Holmdel Theatre Company presents Lena Hall in "The Show Goes On"

(HOLMDEL, NJ) -- Holmdel Theatre Company presents Tony winner and Grammy nominee Lena Hall in her new production, The Show Goes On. The performance will take place on Saturday, May 4, 2024 at 8:00pm in the Duncan Smith Theater.



R.F. Kuang to Tackle Diversity, Racism, Integrity in Ocean County Library Virtual Author Talk

(TOMS RIVER, NJ) -- Rebecca F. Kuang's views of diversity, bias, and cultural appropriation reach new heights – and depths - in her compelling novel Yellowface. Join her for an exploration of these hot-button topics during her Ocean County Library Virtual Author Talk on Tuesday, May 21, 2024 at 7:00pm.



Mayor Fulop Celebrates Artistic Excellence: $1 Million in Arts & Culture Trust Fund Grants Awarded to Jersey City Artists & Arts Organizations

(JERSEY CITY, NJ) -- Jersey City Mayor Steven M. Fulop joins the Office of Cultural Affairs to announce the latest boost to the city’s growing arts community, awarding more than $1 million in much-needed funding to 78 local artists and arts organizations through the third round of grants from the Arts and Culture Trust Fund.



Makin Waves Song of the Week: "Wave" by Scott McDonald

by Bob Makin
published 2024-04-26

The very appropriately entitled Makin Waves Song of the Week, "Wave," is the second single from Tusk guitarist-vocalist Scott McDonald's forthcoming solo LP.







 

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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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