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Hoboken Public Library Among Library of Congress Awardees for Projects Highlighting Uses of Digital Collections

On January 17, 2024, the Library of Congress announced that six awards totaling nearly $400,000 were awarded from the Connecting Communities Digital Initiative through a program available to Higher Education Institutions and Libraries, Archives and Museums. The program is part of the Library's Of the People: Widening the Path initiative with support from the Mellon Foundation. The 2024 awardees will use these funds to create projects that offer creative approaches to the Library's digital collections and center Black, Indigenous, and Hispanic or Latino studies. One of the recipients is the Hoboken Public Library for their project "The Puerto Rican Experience in Hoboken and America".



Riverside Gallery presents Intertwining

(HACKENSACK, NJ) -- Riverside Gallery presents Intertwining, a group exhibition of works by Erica Geralds, Gustavo Rojas, and Kang, Ung (Kang, Ungboo), from January 17th to February 1st, 2024. Intertwining is the process or the phenomenon of separate elements merging, joining, and weaving together to create a synthetic material or outcome.



PEAK Performances to present "Blind Injustice"

(MONTCLAIR, NJ) -- PEAK Performances at Montclair State University is producing two opera-in-concert performances of Blind Injustice, composed by Montclair State University College of the Arts faculty member Scott Davenport Richards (A Star Across the Ocean, Charlie Crosses the Nation) with a libretto by David Cote (Three Way, The Scarlet Ibis). The performances—featuring 12 principal singers, a 12-member orchestra, and a chorus of 30—explore the true stories of six people who were tried, unjustly convicted, imprisoned, and who ultimately freed themselves with the help of the Ohio Innocence Project (OIP).



Applications Being Accepted for Princeton Porchfest 2024

(PRINCETON, NJ) -- The Arts Council of Princeton (ACP) announced that the third annual Princeton Porchfest will take place on Saturday, April 27 from 12:00pm-6:00pm. Applications for performers and Porch Hosts are available now.








Stoutsburg Sourland African American Museum Secures National Grant for Preserving Black Churches

(SKILLMAN, NJ) --The National Trust for Historic Preservation has awarded the Stoutsburg Sourland African American Museum (SSAAM), Central New Jersey's first dedicated Black history museum, a $50,000 grant from the African American Cultural Heritage Action Fund's Preserving Black Churches project. This significant grant recognizes the museum's commitment to preserving and sharing the history and cultural heritage of African Americans in the Sourland region from the trans-Atlantic slave trade to the present day.



West Windsor Arts Welcomes Mid-Eastern and Polynesian Dancers for an Afternoon of Joy and Movement

(PRINCETON JUNCTION, NJ) -- No matter what the forecast, West Windsor Arts is promising that the "sun will be shining inside the arts center" this Saturday, January 20, 2024 from 2:00pm to 3:30pm. That's when the Tehani Mid-East and Polynesian Dance Company performs traditional cultural dances form Hawaii, Polynesia and Middle Eastern countries, including belly dancing and hula.



NJPAC presents Brett Goldstein

(NEWARK, NJ) -- New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) welcomes Ted Lasso, double Emmy winner, comedian, celebrated actor, writer, producer, and podcaster Brett Goldstein, as he brings his live stand-up tour, "The Second Best Night of Your Life." to Newark on Saturday, January 27, 2024 at 6:00pm.



New Jersey Stage: Daily Edition 01-17-24

Here are the articles published at New Jersey Stage for 01-17-24





Inspiring Documentary Jailhouse to Milhouse screens at the Spring 2024 New Jersey Film Festival on Saturday, January 27

by Alyssa Chierchia
published 2024-01-17

When it comes to the beloved animated characters we adore on screen, we often don’t think much about the voices behind them. But Jailhouse to Milhouse, directed by Buddy Farmer, shows us why taking a look into our favorite actors could be the most rewarding because an interesting and inspiring story can be behind the surface.







 

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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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BlowUpRadio.com's New & Notable NJ Music 8/10/26

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 Des & the Swagmatics, Bamberdost, Owen Lake and the Tragic Loves, Jonny Couch, Sean Henry Tonight!, and Ava LaMonte. Plus a look back at "Duluth" by Particle Zoo.




Makin Waves Song of the Week: "Soaked" by Kiaura Rose

The Makin Waves Song of the Week is "Soaked" from Kiaura Rose's debut seven-song debut album, "Vagrant."




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.








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