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Arts Council of Princeton partnering with Stibol Music to provide Music Lessons and Programming

(PRINCETON, NJ) -- The Arts Council of Princeton (ACP) is partnering with West Windsor-based music studio Stibol Music to provide music lessons and special programming for the Princeton community.



2024 New Jersey International Film Festival to Take Place May 31st to June 9th

(NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ) -- The Rutgers Film Co-op/New Jersey Media Arts Center, in association with the Rutgers University Program in Cinema Studies, presents the 2024 New Jersey International Film Festival which marks their 29th Anniversary. The NJIFF will be taking place on the Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays between May 31 - June 9, 2024 and will be a hybrid one as they will be presenting it online as well as doing in-person screenings at Rutgers University.



George Wesner Live at The Barrymore: Spring into Joy

(FORT LEE, NJ) -- George Wesner, the principal organist at Radio City Music Hall, returns to the Barrymore Film Center with a program called "Spring Into Joy" on Sunday, March 17, 2024 at 2:30pm. This is a multisensory program in the theme of renewal and rebirth. He will be joined this time by trumpeters Alex Bender (currently in the orchestra for Spamalot on Broadway) and Bryan Uhl (Back to the Future: the Musical).



Friends' Fundraising Psychic Night Returns to Ocean County Library Berkeley Branch

(BERKELEY TOWNSHIP, NJ) -- Wondering what life has in store? Have questions about your relationships, career, or prospects? The Friends of the Berkeley Library welcome you to their fundraising Psychic Night at the Ocean County Library Berkeley Branch on Thursday, April 11, 2024 from 4:00pm to 9:00pm.








"Her Music is My High!" Joan Osborne LIVE! at SOPAC

by Spotlight Central
published 2024-03-11

The crowd inside South Orange, NJ's SOPAC auditorium cheers this Friday, March 1, 2024 evening as singer/songwriter Joan Osborne takes the stage. Osborne, a seven-time Grammy Award nominee known for her work in the areas of pop, soul, R&B, blues, and country music, attended open-mic nights in NYC before ultimately being launched into the spotlight with "One of Us," the breakout single from her 1995 album, Relish.



Gallery491 presents Tales from Pareidolia

(MONTCLAIR, NJ) -- Gallery491 presents Tales from Pareidolia, a solo show featuring the captivating artwork of J. Steven Patton, from March 14 to August 17, 2024. The exhibition will take place at Gallery491 in the heart of Montclair.



A Cinematic Tribute to Candy Darling: "Beautiful Darling" Documentary Screening Marks 50th Anniversary of Icon's Passing

(ASBURY PARK, NJ) -- In commemoration of the 50th anniversary of Candy Darling's passing, The ShowRoom, in collaboration with Asbury Book Cooperative, are proud to present a special screening of the acclaimed documentary Beautiful Darling on Thursday, March 21st, at 7:30pm. This screening, in conjunction with the release of Cynthia Carr's definitive biography on the iconic figure, promises an evening of reflection, celebration, and appreciation for one of the most captivating personalities of the 20th century.



Lomotion Live presents a reading of "Apartment Swap" by Alli Hartley-Kong

(BOONTON, NJ) -- Lomotion Live presents a reading of Apartment Swap by Alli Hartley-Kong on Saturday March 16, 2024 at the Parsippany Arts Center. In the play, romance novelist Lily has spent her twenties "growing her garden" as a single woman eschewing romance--until her long distance partner proposes...



BlowUpRadio.com's New & Notable NJ Music 3/11/24

by Lazlo
published 2024-03-11

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 The Dust-Ups, Supermutt, Dub Proof, Graduation Speech, Jackie June, and Bristler. Plus a look back at "Ballad of Rue Lafayette" by Dave Murphy.







 

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.



52nd

52nd Newark Black Film Festival to Take Place July 8th through August 5th at Newark Museum of Art

(NEWARK, NJ) -- The 52nd Newark Black Film Festival takes place Wednesday from July 8 through August 5, 2026 at The Newark Museum of Art. There is a mix of films for adults and films for the entire family. Admission to the screenings is free, but reservations are required.












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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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