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4 Award Winning Films close out the Fall 2023 New Jersey Film Festival this weekend!

by Al Nigrin
published 2023-10-06

4 Award Winning Films close out the Fall 2023 New Jersey Film Festival this weekend! Hope you can join us! https://newjerseyfilmfestivalfall2023.eventive.org/welcome



2023 Teaneck International Film Festival Preview

(TEANECK, NJ) -- The 18th annual Teaneck International Film Festival will be held in partnership with the Puffin Foundation, Ltd., November 5-12, 2023.  This year “the film festival with a social conscience” will be dedicated to the late Bob McGrath, beloved resident of Teaneck and Sesame Street. The festival will be hybrid with both in-person (live) screenings and virtual screenings.



Fall Education is in Full Swing at Two River Theater

(RED BANK, NJ) -- The new school year is in full swing and Two River Theater is offering many exciting ways for students to create, learn from and enjoy professional world-class theater in Red Bank.



"ROEBLING: The Story of the Brooklyn Bridge" Comes to Kelsey Theatre

(WEST WINDSOR, NJ) -- Mercer County Community College's Kelsey Theatre and Theater To Go will present the stage drama ROEBLING: The Story of the Brooklyn Bridge, written by Hamilton, NJ, resident Mark Violi and directed by Lawrenceville's Ruth Markoe, from October 20-29, 2023 on MCCC's West Windsor campus.








Kean Stage Events for Fall 2023

(UNION, NJ) -- Kean Stage presents a diverse mix of Broadway, classic rock, jazz, and theatre this Fall at Kean University in Union, New Jersey. Kean Stage is offering patrons who purchase any combination of three of the presentations listed below 20% off with the Kean Stage Fall Package.



Thompson Park Day Offers Fun For The Whole Family

(LINCROFT, NJ) -- Looking to get into the spirit of the season? Head over to Thompson Park Day! Held from 11:00am-5:00pm on Sunday, October 15, 2023 at Thompson Park, 805 Newman Springs Road, Lincroft, this event is brimming with seasonal fun. Activities for the day include pumpkin painting, rides, kids' races, pie-eating contests, strolling and stage entertainment, nature activities and more. Some activities are free and others require a fee and/or tickets.



57th Annual New Jersey Senior Citizens Art Show

(EAST WINDSOR, NJ) -- The public is invited to enjoy the 57th Annual New Jersey Senior Citizens Art Show now on display in the hall galleries of the main building at Meadow Lakes Senior Living, 300 Meadow Lakes, East Windsor. The exhibit, featuring more than 280 works of art created by New Jersey artists over the age of 60, will remain on display through Thursday, October 26, 2023. Artists from 19 of New Jersey's 21 counties have work on display in this year's exhibit.



New Jersey State Council on the Arts Opens Funding Applications for Its Largest Grant Programs

(TRENTON, NJ) -- The New Jersey State Council on the Arts has released the guidelines for its biggest grant program, opening the application process to arts organizations across the state for the first time in five years. The Council previously extended its three-year grant cycle an additional two years in order to support stability in the arts sector, which was significantly impacted by the pandemic. Recognizing the vital role the arts play in economic growth and community development, Governor Murphy and the Legislature nearly doubled the Council's state appropriation to $31.9 million dollars starting in Fiscal Year 2022. The deadline to apply is December 12, 2023.



Lighthouse International Film Society to Screen "Story Ave"

(LOVELADIES, NJ) -- Lighthouse International Film Society presents a screening of Story Ave on Thursday, October 12, 2023 at Long Beach Island Foundation of the Arts & Sciences in Loveladies. The SXSW cinematography winner, shines a light on the Bronx in this soulful, gritty drama starring Luis Guzman and Asante Blackk. The screening begins at 7:30pm.







 

EVENT PREVIEWS

NJPAC

NJPAC presents a Spring Season of Jazz

(NEWARK, NJ) -- New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) presents a Spring Season of Jazz with free monthly jazz jams at Clement's Place and two special concert events inside the Victoria Theater. This series, running from September through June, is co-presented by NJPAC's Jazz Advisory Committee and Rutgers University–Newark's Institute of Jazz Studies (IJS). Immerse yourself in the relaxing sounds of jazz music that stimulate the players’ and listeners' minds.



PBS'

PBS' Independent Lens Launches 20th Season of Free Pop-Up Screening Series in Teaneck and Nationwide

(TEANECK, NJ) -- The award-winning PBS documentary series, INDEPENDENT LENS, presents the launch of the upcoming season of Indie Lens Pop-Up in partnership with the Teaneck International Film Festival and the Puffin Cultural Forum. The season kicks-off on February 4, 2026 with The Librarians and continues through May. The series is free for all but sign up is required.



State

State Theatre New Jersey presents The Sound Studio Series 2026

(NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ) -- State Theatre New Jersey proudly presents The Sound Studio Series, an immersive musical experience that places concertgoers at the very heart of the performance. Held in STNJ's intimate Studio space, limited to just 80 attendees, The Sound Studio Series features a dynamic mix of both classical and rock performances. Each concert concludes with an exclusive post-show meet-and-greet with the artists, offering fans a rare opportunity to connect directly with the performers. Tickets for the series are $20-$30.



Megan

Megan Thee Stallion to make her Broadway debut in "Moulin Rouge! The Musical"

(NEW YORK, NY) -- Producers of the Tony Award®-winning, record-breaking Broadway hit Moulin Rouge! The Musical have announced that three-time Grammy Award-winning superstar and actress Megan Thee Stallion will make her Broadway debut in the production as "Zidler", impresario of the titular nightclub. Taking the stage for a strictly limited 8-week engagement, Megan will light up the Al Hirshfeld Theatre from Tuesday, March 24th to Sunday, May 17, 2026, promising an unmissable, moment in the show's legendary run.



Paper

Paper Mill Playhouse presents "1776"

(MILLBURN, NJ) -- Paper Mill Playhouse presents 1776, the Tony Award-winning musical, from April 1 through May 2, 2026. It brings the story behind the creation of the Declaration of Independence to the stage with witty satire, compelling drama, and a thrilling score. With music and lyrics by Sherman Edwards and book by Peter Stone, 1776 follows John Adams, Benjamin Franklin, Thomas Jefferson, and their fellow delegates as they navigate fiery debates, political tensions, and personal conflicts in their struggle to unite thirteen colonies.












LATEST COLUMNS


This Week in Comedy: April 21-27, 2026

Here's a look at comedy shows taking place across the state from April 21 to April 27, 2026. New Jersey Stage compiles this list from comedy clubs, casinos, and performing arts centers.




BlowUpRadio.com's New & Notable NJ Music 4/20/26

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 each week with this column. This week Lazlo takes a look at new releases by Petal Aggression, Francesca Fuentes, Loose Panic, Fate-Touched, Rhonette Smith, ILL-ADVISED, and 1adam12. Plus a look back at "Jerry Ryan" by The Deafening Colors.




Makin Waves Song of the Week: "Once I Wake Up" by Sam Tunkel

The Makin Waves Song of the Week is "Once I Wake Up" from "The Sting of the Blade," the recently released sophomore full-length from Central Jersey singer-songwriter Sam Tunkel.








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