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Cléa Elisa van der Grijn’s Fever Dream Feature The Disembodied Adventures of Alice screens at the Spring 2024 New Jersey Film Festival on Friday, February 2

by Evelyn Reese
published 2024-01-27

Adapting a story from one already familiar to most and twisting it into a creation completely unique is a mark of a true creator. The Disembodied Adventures of Alice by Cléa Elisa van der Grijn is an experience unlike the original fairytale. The dissociative nature of the protagonist coupled with the ambiguous and evasive motives of the interacting characters takes the viewer down an equally comforting and eerie descent.



Music in the Somerset Hills and the Morris Museum present Dan Tepfer's Natural Machines

(MORRISTOWN, NJ) -- On February 4, 2024, Music in the Somerset Hills and the Morris Museum are teaming up to present Dan Tepfer's Natural Machines, a Live Arts performance by the internationally acclaimed pianist-composer that explores the intersection of science and art. Showtime is 3:00pm.



Visual Arts Center of New Jersey Opens Exhibitions Celebrating Gallery Aferro

(SUMMIT, NJ) -- This February, the Visual Arts Center of New Jersey (VACNJ) will present exhibitions that celebrate the Newark-based arts organization Gallery Aferro, which recently closed its doors after 20 years. Funded by visionary artists and changemakers Evonne M. Davis and Emma Wilcox, Gallery Aferro was a platform for the exchange of ideas in service of advancing human dignity and beauty, with a focus on visual arts as the vehicle. Opening on February 23, the Art Center's first-floor galleries will showcase a range of media by past recipients of the Lynn and John Kearney and Sustainable Arts Fellowships.



Roxey Ballet Company presents "Carmen"

(NEW HOPE, PA) -- Roxey Ballet Company will present Carmen to open their spring season for the first time since 2020. This one-act ballet is a contemporary masterpiece full of passion and betrayal that tells the sensual tale of the fabled temptress of Seville. Roxey Ballet will also host two events that offer the community the unique opportunity to witness the rehearsals as the company artists prepare for the opening. Performances run from February 24 to March 3rd.








Lomotion Live presents a screening of "It Will All Seem Funny"

(BOONTON, NJ) -- Calling all Bruce fans! Lomotion Live has announced a special last minute FREE event. On Saturday, January 27 at 7:00pm, they will present a screening of It Will All Seem Funny by Julian Garcia at The Parsippany Arts Center. There will be a live performance before and a Talk Back after the screening. The film details one of Bruce Springsteen's most notable moments in his concert history.



New Jersey Native Julie Galorenzo to Perform Sold Out Show at SOPAC

(SOUTH ORANGE, NJ) -- The South Orange Performing Arts Center's (SOPAC) crowd-favorite Cabaret in the Loft series returns this Sunday, January 28 at 7:00pm with locally-beloved performer Julie Galorenzo in her show Only Famous on TikTok. In this evening of music and frivolity, Galorenzo will perform from the Musical Theatre canon along with some of her favorite Pop songs to a sold-out audience! All audience members are invited to stay after the performance and grab the mic during Cabaret in the Loft’s first Spirits and Show Tunes event.



Battle with Breast Cancer Leads Stockton's Coach to Schedule "Think Pink" Game on February 3rd

(GALLOWAY, NJ) -- The Stockton University women's basketball team will host its "Think Pink" game on Saturday, February 3 to celebrate breast cancer survivors and continue to bring awareness and raise money for breast cancer research. The Ospreys will host Montclair State University at 3:00pm in the Sports Center.



RVCC Holocaust Institute presents a Staged Reading of Play Based on Experiences of Anne Frank, Martin Luther King, Jr.

(BRANCHBURG, NJ) -- The Institute of Holocaust and Genocide Studies at Raritan Valley Community College will present a staged performance of Letters from Anne and Martin, Monday, February 26 at 10:00am. The event, which is free of charge and open to the public, will be held in the Nash Theatre at the College's Branchburg campus. The performance may be attended in-person or watched virtually.



Gallery491 presents "Tales from Pareidolia"

(MONTCLAIR, NJ) -- Have you ever seen an animal in a cloud or a face in a rock formation? That's Pareidolia!​​​​​​​ Gallery491 presents Tales from Pareidolia, a solo show featuring the captivating artwork of J. Steven Patton from March 14 - August 17, 2024.







 

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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.



Bradley

Bradley Beach presents 2026 Summer Jazz and Blues Series in Riley Park

(BRADLEY BEACH, NJ) -- The Borough of Bradley Beach presents its Summer Jazz and Blues Series for 2026 throughout July and August. Residents and visitors are invited to enjoy a diverse lineup of world-class musical performances every Wednesday evening from 7:00pm to 9:00pm at beautiful Riley Park.












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Rock On! This Week's Sound Bites... 08/06/2026

"I am great! I was in California last weekend and just got back, I have the day off and I'm getting to chat with you so everything is great," says Monster Jam monster truck driver Angelina Nock as she let us in on the profession, her background and what we can expect when she gets behind the wheel of Megalodon at Newark's Prudential Center August 14 through 16.




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."








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