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Chris Pinnella to perform "Sinatra at the Sands" album at Axelrod Performing Arts Center

(DEAL PARK, NJ) -- Take a journey back to 1966 with vocal powerhouse Chris Pinnella as he performs the iconic "Sinatra at the Sands" album in its entirety, backed by a 14-piece big band at the Axelrod Performing Arts Center. The performance will take place on Saturday, April 13, 2024 at 8:00pm.



bergenPAC presents An Evening with Richard Dreyfuss and Screening of "Jaws"

(ENGLEWOOD, NJ) -- Bergen Performing Arts Center (bergenPAC) presents an intimate evening with Academy Award-, BAFTA- and Golden Globe-winning actor, Richard Dreyfuss, on Saturday, May 4, 2024 at 7:00pm. Richard will share his stories of a 40-year career in Hollywood, covering all topics, from acting to civic engagement, courage and seeking understanding. The night includes a screening of "Jaws".



The Art House Gallery presents "Through The Looking Glass" group exhibit

(JERSEY CITY, NJ) -- Art House Productions presents "Through The Looking Glass", a group exhibit curated by Andrea McKenna, from April 6-28, 2024. Participating artists include: Gail Marie Boykewich, Shauna Finn, Ben Fine, Shiva Jlayer, ONHEL, Paul Pinkman, Robert Policastro, Lauren Rosenblum, Deb Sinha, and Leslie Sheryll.



Monmouth County Park System to Host Spring Craft Show

(TINTON FALLS, NJ) -- On Saturday, April 13, the Monmouth County Park System will host its Spring Craft Show at the Fort Monmouth Recreation Center, 2566 Guam Lane, Tinton Falls. This seasonal craft show features local artists and crafters and is the perfect place to find Mother’s Day gifts, spring decorations and more. The event runs from 9:00am-2:00pm. Admission is free.








NJPAC presents Scottish comedian Daniel Sloss

(NEWARK, NJ) -- Scotland's comedy superstar Daniel Sloss brings his new solo show, Can't to New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) on Sunday, May 4, 2024 at 7:30pm. He has created over a dozen solo shows, has performed eight New York seasons off-Broadway, appeared on "Conan" ten times, and broken box office records at the world's biggest arts festival, The Edinburgh Festival Fringe.



Paper Mill Playhouse Announces 2024-2025 Season

(MILLBURN, NJ) -- On March 25th, Paper Mill Playhouse announced its 2024–2025 season, including a world premiere, the first New Jersey production of a Tony Award winner, family favorites, and a new musical based on a classic romantic comedy. The lineup of five musicals features Jersey Boys, Irving Berlin's White Christmas, Mystic Pizza, Take the Lead, and Disney’s The Little Mermaid.



Amanda King in "Ella: The Early Years" LIVE! at the Grunin Center

by Spotlight Central
published 2024-03-25

Spring is in the air this Friday, March 15, 2024 evening as music lovers make their way inside Toms River, NJ's Grunin Center for the Arts for a live performance of Ella: The Early Years, a celebration of the early career of Ella Fitzgerald told through stories and songs by singer and jazz preservationist Amanda King.



Fantastic Cat releases "All My Fault" from upcoming album

Hailed by Rolling Stone as "the supergroup-you-need-to-know," Fantastic Cat returns this summer with their intoxicated/ing new album, Now That's What I Call Fantastic Cat, out June 7 via Missing Piece Records. On March 25th, the band released the unhinged video for addictive lead single "All My Fault" and announced an extensive summer headline/festival run kicking off June 7 at Brooklyn Made in NYC. Fantastic Cat will soon begin a month-long tour with Low Cut Connie, which includes stops at The Troubadour in Los Angeles and The Fillmore in San Francisco.



BlowUpRadio.com's New & Notable NJ Music 3/25/24

by Lazlo
published 2024-03-25

Lazlo, founder of BlowUpRadio.com (an online radio station based around New Jersey artists), shines a light on some of the many new releases from NJ based musicians each week with this column. This week Lazlo takes a look at new releases by Turnpike Gates, Kanak, Surfing For Daisy, and Rubber Band Gun. Plus a look back at "Breathe" by Hey Tiger.







 

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.



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.












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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