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Hi-ARTS Announces 2024 Resident Recipients

(NEW YORK, NY) -- Hi-ARTS is excited to introduce their 2024 Spring Artist Residency Cohort. Providing artists with time and space, CRITICAL BREAKS supports works at a pivotal point in the development of their work. Joining Hi-ARTS as CRITICAL BREAKS residents are Curtis “Tony” Turney and Cheri L. Stokes. SKY LAB supports artists who center community at the root of their creative development. This spring, Hi-ARTS welcomes SKY LAB Artists Jourdan Ash and Najee Omar.



McCarter presents the National Symphony Orchestra of Ukraine with support from local community

(PRINCETON, NJ) -- McCarter Theatre is proud to present the National Symphony Orchestra of Ukraine on Sunday, February 11, 2024 at 1:00pm. Last month, the National Symphony Orchestra of Ukraine's visit was nearly cancelled due to the ongoing war in Ukraine and consequent shrinking resources. However, thanks to a community-wide effort to raise critical funds, this challenge was overcome. Now, the venerated orchestra will take the stage at McCarter's Matthews Theatre, presenting a rich program that showcases some of Ukraine’s most renowned musicians.



Events This Week in New Jersey: January 23-30, 2024

Here is a look at upcoming events taking place from January 23-30, 2024 along with our featured listings. New Jersey Stage offers previews of events throughout the Garden State as well as select shows in New York City and Philadelphia areas. Click on the title to go to the full preview.



This Week in Music: Previews for Concerts Taking Place January 23-30, 2024

Here is a look at upcoming shows taking place from January 23 to January 30, 2024 along with our featured listings. New Jersey Stage offers previews of concerts throughout the Garden State as well as select shows in New York City and Philadelphia areas.








This Week in Theatre: Previews for Plays Taking Place January 23-30, 2024

Here are previews of plays taking place from January 23-30, 2024 including a look at productions currently being presented and those coming soon. Click on the title to go to the full preview. New Jersey Stage covers Equity, community, college, and high school theatre. Check back every week for the weekly theatre preview.



The Bones of J.R. Jones releases cover of "My Hometown"

New York-based artist The Bones of J.R. Jones (a.k.a. Jonathon Linaberry) released a cover of Bruce Springsteen's "My Hometown" on January 23, 2024 that will appear on the deluxe version of his latest album Slow Lightning.



Hunterdon Wine Express Announces 2024 Dates

(RINGOES, NJ) -- Old York Cellars Winery and the Black River & Western Railroad have released the dates for 16 runs of the Hunterdon Wine Express in 2024, starting Saturday, April 13th. Tickets are on sale now on the winery's website. The entire 2023 season sold out within the first few weeks after tickets were available.



Drew University's Korn Gallery presents "Nightcrawlers" by Andrew Brehm

(MADISON, NJ) -- Drew University's Korn Gallery presents the exhibition, Nightcrawlers, by artist Andrew Brehm, from January 18th through February 23rd, 2023. The exhibition, curated by Nicholas des Cognets, consists of a series of new and existing sculptures spanning 10 years of production.



PHOTOS from "Deathtrap" at Algonquin Arts Theatre

by John Posada
published 2024-01-23

(MANASQUAN, NJ) -- Algonquin Arts Theatre is presenting Deathtrap, a murder mystery by Ira Levin, from January 19-28, 2024. Sidney Bruhl would do anything to publish the next great play. He would even kill for it. This dark comedy, thriller will have audiences laughing one moment and screaming in terror the next as Sidney discovers he may not be the only murderer in the room. Photographer John Posada was on hand to take photos.







 

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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.



East

East Lynne Theater Company presents "Having Our Say: The Delany Sisters' First 100 Years" by Emily Mann

(CAPE MAY, NJ) -- The reimagined East Lynne Theater Company opens its Season Forty-Six with the extraordinary, real-life story Having Our Say: The Delany Sisters' First 100 Years by Emily Mann, running June 18 to July 19, 2026 at the Clemans Theater for the Arts at the Allen AME in Cape May.



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.












LATEST COLUMNS


Frank Hanavan: "Natural & Plus"

Frank Hanavan's Hoboken is wet. In his streetscapes, surfaces glisten. The sky is rarely glowering, but it does seem full; ready to have something to say, or wrapping up something that it is busy saying. The canopy of foliage that hangs over the streetcorners feels saturated with moisture. Even the shadows on the sidewalk are puddle blue. Businesses have their umbrellas open. A few people do, too.




BlowUpRadio.com's New & Notable NJ Music 7/6/26

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 with this column. This week Lazlo takes a look at new releases by Loose Panic, Max Rauch, Madeline Fung, Bike Routes, and 9fm. Plus a look back at "The Communist Song" by The KumQuats.




Makin Waves Song of the Week: "Sick About It" by The Orangutwins

The Makin Waves Song of the Week is "Sick About It" from The Orangutwins' recently released EP, "We Are A Genius."








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