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"Having Our Say" – A Celebration of Age and Memories

by Karen Nowosad
published 2023-12-15

George Street Playhouse closes out 2023 with a beautiful show. Having Our Say is based on the true story of two African-American sisters, Sadie and Bessie Delany, both of whom lived past the golden age of 100.



Count Basie Center for the Arts presents the Happy Together Tour 2024 to Benefit the Light of Day Foundation

(RED BANK, NJ) -- The Count Basie Center for the Arts presents the Happy Together Tour 2024 on Thursday, June 20, 2024 as a benefit for the Light of Day Foundation. The lineup includes The Turtles, Jay & The Americans, The Association, Badfinger, The Vogues, and The Cowsills. Showtime is 7:30pm.



Makin Waves Song of the Week: "Christmas, Bring Us" by The Grip Weeds

by Bob Makin
published 2023-12-15

Highland Park-based The Grip Weeds have reissued their "Under the Influence of Christmas" on JEM Records. The LP featured a video for "Christmas, Bring Us," one of four holiday originals and the Makin Waves Song of the Week.



New Jersey Stage: Daily Edition 12-15-23

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!










"Scrubs Paper Project" Art Exhibit on Display in Somerville

(SOMERVILLE, NJ) -- The Somerset County Cultural & Heritage Commission invites the public to enjoy the new Frontline Arts "Scrubs Paper Project" exhibit. The artwork is on display from 8:30am to 4:30pm, Monday through Friday, on the first and third floors of the County Administration Building at 20 Grove Street in Somerville. The exhibit ends on Monday, January 15, 2024.



Have "A Tuna Christmas" With Cape May Stage

by Chris Lillja, JerseyArts.com
published 2023-12-14

"A Tuna Christmas" is a humorous play set in the fictional town of Tuna, the third smallest town in Texas. The play is a sequel to "Greater Tuna" written by Ed Howard, Joe Sears, and Jaston Williams. It debuted in 1989 and has become a popular comedic fixture in American theater, especially around the holiday season.



Tony Nominee Jennifer Weber shares The Hip Hop Nutcracker's Famous Fan

by Maddie Orton, JerseyArts.com
published 2023-12-14

The Hip Hop Nutcracker translates Tchaikovsky's beloved ballet music into an incredible holiday story told through hip hop dance. Director and Choreographer Jennifer Weber—who is also the Tony-nominated choreographer behind Broadway’s & Juliet and KPOP—brought the idea to life 10 years ago in partnership with NJPAC. Now, a decade of touring and two films later, The Hip Hop Nutcracker has become a tradition of its own and returns to NJPAC on December 23rd.



New Jersey Hall of Fame Unveils Whitney Houston Garden State Parkway Service Area and Other Ongoing Initiatives in her Honor

(UNION, NJ) -- /PRNewswire/ -- Following renaming the former Vauxhall Service Area on the Garden State Parkway in honor of Whitney Houston, the New Jersey Hall of Fame joined The Estate of Whitney E. Houston and public officials on December 14, 2023 to unveil the service area's exhibits and other initiatives in her honor.



PHOTOS from Holiday Performances by The Atlantic City Ballet

by John Posada
published 2023-12-14

(ATLANTIC CITY, NJ) -- Atlantic City Ballet recently ushered in the holiday season with performances of "It's A Shore Holiday" and "The Nutcracker". Photographer John Posada was on hand to take photos.







 

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.



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.












LATEST COLUMNS


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.




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.








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