(NEWARK, NJ) -- The New Jersey Symphony Orchestra presents its first annual Chinese New Year Celebration on February 2, 2019 at the New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) in Newark. The event includes an NJSO performance led by Music Director Xian Zhang, as well as pre-concert cultural festivities and a post-concert gala dinner.... READ ON

(NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ) -- State Theatre New Jersey presents Salute to Vienna - New Year’s Eve Concert on Monday, December 31, 2018 at 6:00pm. An annual tradition at the State Theatre for 13 years, this year’s program features Viennese conductor Christoph Campestrini and The Strauss Symphony of America; along with Viennese soprano and tenor, Iva Schell and Martin Piskorski; members of the Europaballett St.Pölten (Austria); and International Champion Ballroom Dancers. Tickets range from $55- $125.... READ ON

(CHATHAM, NJ) -- The Wharton Institute for the Performing Arts (WIPA) presents a holiday concert featuring the CAFÉ Choir on Friday, December 14 at 5:00pm at the Chatham United Methodist Church located at 460 Main Street in Chatham. The concert is free and open to the public.... READ ON

(CLIFTON, NJ) -- The Clifton-based Manhatten Brothers will perform a “Holly Jolly Holiday” jazz concert at Grace Church, 45 Hazel St., on Friday, December 14. The show, presented by the Theater League of Clifton, starts at 7:30pm.... READ ON

(HIGHLAND PARK, NJ) -- Ray Andersen has been busy adding another side of music to his resume this year.  The Jersey musician has had four instrumental albums released on the boutique record label, October Night Music in 2018.  It's a label that specializes in relaxing, chill music. Ray's titles include Christmastide, Lighthouse, Winter Hours, and Autumn Road. The latter two will be featured in flight on British Airways starting in 2019.  ... READ ON

(ASBURY PARK, NJ) -- Meredith Ochs, the author of Rock and Roll Woman-The Fiercest 50 Female Rockers will do a chat and book signing (co-sponsored by River Road Books in Fair Haven) at Palette ArtSpace on Saturday, December 15th from 1:00pm-2:30pm. The event is free and open to the public.... READ ON

(TOMS RIVER, NJ) -- The World Famous Glenn Miller Orchestra is the most sought-after big band for both concert and swing dance engagements. Don’t miss the performance when the orchestra takes to the main stage of at the Jay and Linda GruninCenter for the Arts on Friday, December 21 at 8:00pm.... READ ON

(MADISON, NJ)  -- One of bassist/vocalist Mike Weatherly’s favorite tunes is “On the Alamo” written by Isham Jones and Gus Kahn. It was first recorded in 1922 by the Isham Jones Orchestra without Kahn’s lyrics. In fact, according to Weatherly, “very few people knew it had lyrics, but I found them on the Internet.” ... READ ON

(NEWARK, NJ) -- New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) presents Pancho Barraza on Saturday, March 30, 2019 at 8:00pm. The Mexican singer, guitarist and songwriter is known for a romantic repertoire that combines musical traditions of his native Mexico with heartfelt ballads, Colombian cumbia, canción ranchera, salsa and more.... READ ON

(MONTCLAIR, NJ) -- On Friday, December 21, Montclair’s independent rock bands Bern & the Brights (BTB) and The Porchistas will be celebrating their 10-year anniversaries at Tierney’s Tavern in Montclair. They will be joined by former band members, special guests, and a surprise band to be named later. Christina Alessi will open the night with a solo acoustic set. The event starts at 8:00pm.... READ ON