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New Jersey Symphony Announces its 2024-25 Season

(NEWARK, NJ) -- The New Jersey Symphony's 2024–25 season was announced on March 1st by the Symphony and Music Director Xian Zhang. With a lineup spanning classical, holiday, family and movie concerts, there is truly something for everyone. Enjoy the season-opening Gala & Concert with superstar Renée Fleming, bring the whole family to see The Muppet Christmas Carol in Concert, relive great classics including Ludwig van Beethoven's Symphony No. 9, "Choral," and Gustav Holst's The Planets with stunning HD images from NASA, introduce family and friends to classical music with Discover Mozart & Bach, and so much more.



Bring the Family to an Environmental Arts Workshop: Art Class and Community Conversation / Clase de Arte y Conversacíon Comunitaria

(HACKENSACK, NJ) -- The Northern New Jersey Community Foundation (NNJCF) invites the community to attend an environmental arts themed workshop, Art Class and Community Conversation/ Clase de Arte y Conversacíon Comunitaria, on Saturday, March 23, 2024 from 2:30pm to 4:00pm. Bring the family to participate in an inspiring arts workshop focused on flood mitigation and environmental projects. The arts workshop takes place at El Rinconcito Musical located at 340 Main Street in Hackensack and is open to the public. Admission is free, with donations greatly appreciated.



Music in the Somerset Hills presents a concert at the Community of St. John Baptist

(MENDHAM, NJ) -- Music in the Somerset Hills will present an intimate concert featuring Giovanni Battista Pergolesi's Stabat Mater on Saturday, March 9, 2024 at 7:00pm. The performance, starring NYC-based early music ensemble TENET Vocal Artists, will take place in the French Eclectic-style chapel at the Community of St. John Baptist in Mendham.



Ocean Casino Resort presents Pete Davidson

(ATLANTIC CITY, NJ) -- Ocean Casino Resort presents stand-up comedian, actor, writer and producer, Pete Davidson, at Ovation Hall on Saturday, July 20, 2024. Showtime is 8:00pm.








Hoboken Historical Museum presents Memory Gardens – A Celebration of Allen Ginsberg on Sunday

(HOBOKEN, NJ) -- The Hoboken Historical Museum and Poet-in-Residence Danny Shot will host Memory Gardens – A Celebration of Allen Ginsberg on Sunday, March 3 at the Hoboken Historical Museum. The event is free and will also be livestreamed on the Hoboken Historical Museum's YouTube channel and Facebook page. The event begins at 4:00pm.



Celebrate Jersey Mike's 14th Annual Month of Giving in March

(MANASQUAN, NJ) -- /PRNewswire/ -- Hoping to raise a record-breaking amount for charity this March, Jersey Mike's Subs, known for its authentic fresh sliced/fresh grilled subs, asks customers to eat a sub and help a local cause. To celebrate the company's 14th Annual Month of Giving fundraising campaign, Jersey Mike's locations across the country are joining forces with more than 200 local charities.



Princeton University Art Museum Acquires the Archive of Celebrated Photographer Emmet Gowin

(PRINCETON, NJ) -- On March 1, 2024, the Princeton University Art Museum announced that the world renowned photographer, fine artist, and Princeton University Professor Emeritus Emmet Gowin has committed his archive to the Museum. The Emmet Gowin Archive is the latest addition to the Museum's holdings of artist archives, already notably strong in the area of photography. Gowin's archive joins those of the notable photographers Clarence H. White, Ruth Bernhard, and Minor White.



Bethany Jazz Vespers: Camille Thurman: "I'm a Huge Dexter Gordon and Sarah Vaughan Fanatic"

by Jay Sweet
published 2024-03-01

Camille Thurman stands out as a luminary in the world of jazz, possessing a rare combination of talents that place her among the elite in the industry. Not only does she command attention as a gifted jazz vocalist, but her skills as a saxophonist rival those of the great masters of the genre, showcasing a deep respect for tradition, coupled with authenticity. Her proficiency extends beyond vocals and saxophone, including the bass clarinet, flute, and piccolo, demonstrating remarkable dexterity.



Makin Waves Song of the Week: "Still a Fool" by Blaise

by Bob Makin
published 2024-03-01

Asbury Park artist Blaise's "Still a Fool" from his fourth full-length album, "Sealed with Best Wishes," and featured on the recent charity compilation, "Winter Rental," is the Makin Waves Song of the Week.







 

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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.



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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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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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