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America's Sweethearts LIVE! at the Grunin Center

by Spotlight Central
published 2023-12-27

The holiday crowd at Toms River, NJ's Grunin Center for the Arts this Friday, December 15, 2023 evening is ready to celebrate the season with a concert by America's Sweethearts, a NYC-based ensemble of female singers who perform music from the 1940s, '50s, and '60s.



Makin Waves Dirty Jersey Dozen 2023

by Bob Makin
published 2023-12-27

Each year, Makin Waves picks the 12 independent New Jersey music acts who made the most waves. That means extensive touring in support of a new LP or EP, preferably internationally; professional quality narrative videos; singles that garnered broadcast and online radio play (since Spotify rips artists off, Makin Waves doesn’t really care about streams); national press, and other awards. Note that the Dirty Dozen are presented here in alphabetical order



Newton Theatre presents The Australian Bee Gees Show

(NEWTON, NJ) -- It's Saturday Night Fever every night with The Australian Bee Gees Show – A Tribute to the Bee Gees. See for yourself when the band comes to The Newton Theatre on Sunday, March 10, 2024 at 7:00pm.



Events This Week in New Jersey: December 26 to January 1, 2024

Here is a look at upcoming events taking place from December 26 to January 1, 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.








This Week in Music: Previews for Concerts Taking Place December 26 to January 1, 2024

Here is a look at upcoming shows taking place from December 26 to January 1, 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.



Makin Waves Top 10 2023 NJ Indie Albums

by Bob Makin
published 2023-12-25

​​​​​​​Here are the top 10 albums by New Jersey indie artists, according to Makin Waves.



New Jersey Stage: Daily Edition 12-25-23

Here is the morning update from New Jersey's arts newswire. We regularly publish between 8-15 new articles and news reports each day. Nobody covers the Arts throughout the Garden State like New Jersey Stage!





PHOTOS from Midtown's 1st Annual Chrismukkah Spectacular at The Wellmont Theater

by Julie Hoffman
published 2023-12-24

(MONTCLAIR, NJ) -- Midtown presented their 1st Annual Chrismukkah Spectacular at The Wellmont Theater on Thursday, December 21, 2023. Special guests included Piebald, Houston Calls, and Save Face. Photographer Julie Hoffman was on hand to take photos.



Centenary Stage Company Young Performers Workshop Is Accepting Applicants for Spring 2024 Session

(HACKETTSTOWN, NJ) -- Centenary Stage Company (CSC) is accepting applications for the Young Performer's Workshop 2024 Spring Session, running February 24 through June 2 and the deadline to apply is February 23. All new applicants must schedule an interview before registering. Interviews may take place in person (Date at CSC TBD), over zoom, or via phone call. For more information, or to schedule your interview, call the Centenary Stage Company box office at (908) 979-0900 or visit Centenary Stage Company online at centenarystageco.org







 

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.



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


Makin Waves Song of the Week: "Body Cast" by Tiny Cities

The Makin Waves Song of the Week is "Body Cast," the latest video from the North Jersey dynamic duo Tiny Cities.




Rock On! This Week's Sound Bites... 07/09/2026

"Very well; and you? We're hoping you can come to The Lizzie Rose on Friday July 31; come as our guest, come enjoy the racket, it's a wonderful room to play," laughed the always jovial Conrad Warre of the Boston based blues/rock band Bees Deluxe as he discussed that upcoming Tuckerton show, their stop at Jamey's House of Music, their upcoming new record, the International Blues Challenge and more.




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.








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