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Stockton Receives $1 Million State Grant to Promote Arts and Culture in Atlantic City

(ATLANTIC CITY, NJ) -- Did you know that Atlantic City features about 100 outdoor murals? Bringing attention to these unique art pieces, as well as other cultural aspects in the city, will become a lot easier thanks to a recent $1 million state grant received by Stockton University.



"The Life and Music of George Michael" comes to bergenPAC

(ENGLEWOOD, NJ) -- From the producers of the highly acclaimed "The Simon & Garfunkel Story," comes a new concert-style show that chronicles the amazing journey George Michael had with music and his fans. "The Life and Music of George Michael" captures the performance and sound of one of the biggest international stars of our time--with concert style staging and lighting--from his early hits with Wham! and his illustrious solo career. The show comes to Bergen Performing Arts Center (bergenPAC) on Tuesday, March 5, 2024 at 8:00pm.



The Growing Stage presents "The Big Bad Musical"

(NETCONG, NJ) -- The Growing Stage: The Children's Theatre of New Jersey presents The Big Bad Musical - a howling courtroom comedy studio series all youth production from January 18-21, 2024. A courtroom has never been more lively and fun than in The Big Bad Musical! This smart and wickedly funny musical is great for audiences of any age. Audience members are the jury and must decide the outcome of the biggest trial ever in the fairy-tale world!



Count Basie Center for the Arts presents Rick Springfield + Richard Marx

(RED BANK, NJ) -- Count Basie Center for the Arts presents Rick Springfield + Richard Marx on Thursday, January 18, 2024 at 7:30pm in the Hackesack Meridian Health Theatre. A limited amount of tickets are available from $35-$99. Doors are at 6:30pm.








American Theater Group Continues Free Monday Night Play Readings with new play "Des Trucs"

(RAHWAY, NJ) -- American Theater Group (ATG), a professional theater company in Central New Jersey, will continue its free Monday night play readings on January 22, 2024 with Des Trucs by JD Scalzo at Hamilton Stage in Rahway at 7:00pm. This will be first public reading of the drama.



New Jersey Stage: Daily Edition 01-08-24

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!





RVCC Slates Contemporary Art Exhibition Featuring Work by Two Arts & Design Faculty

(BRANCHBURG, NJ) -- Raritan Valley Community College's Arts & Design department will present Ordinary Awe, an exhibition showcasing the work of Arts & Design faculty members Darren McManus and Todd Lambrix, January 17 through February 16, 2024, in the Art Gallery at the College's Branchburg campus.



Penn Live Arts presents performances by BODYTRAFFIC and Ballets Jazz Montréal

(PHILADELPHIA, PA) -- Penn Live Arts (PLA) – the leading presenter of innovative and transformative performing arts experiences in Philadelphia – is proud to present two exciting dance ensembles, BODYTRAFFIC and Ballets Jazz Montréal.



Plainfield Symphony presents Annual Free Family Concert - "Let Justice Roll"

(PLAINFIELD, NJ) -- The Plainfield Symphony's free Family Concert for 2024, "Let Justice Roll," will take place on Saturday, January 27, 2024 at 3:00pm. The program will feature two choral works by their very own prolific composer, PSO Board President Mark Miller and composer Lucas Richmond. Maestro Charles Prince will also lead the PSO in several orchestral selections.







 

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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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