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PARTY: Crafts, Churros, and Paletas

Saturday, October 05, 2024 @ 11:30am



Count Basie Center for the Arts
99 Monmouth Street, Red Bank, NJ 07701

Tickets: FREE

Stay after Encanto in the Basie Center lobby and William and Catherine Basie Arts Plaza for a family friendly celebration with arts and crafts, activities and special treats.

LOCATION: BASIE CENTER • WILLIAM & CATHERINE BASIE ARTS PLAZA



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UPCOMING EVENTS
Open Mic Poetry Night with State Theatre New Jersey Poet-In-Residence Alyea Pierce

Thursday, May 21, 2026 @ 7:00pm
State Theatre New Jersey New Brunswick, NJ

 

Casino Night Fundraiser: Bet on the Arts To Benefit UCPAC

Thursday, May 28, 2026 @ 6:00pm
Hamilton Stage at Union County Performing Arts Center (UCPAC) Rahway, NJ

 


 

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EVENT PREVIEWS

(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.



Arden

Arden Children's Theatre presents "The Stinky Cheese Man and Other Fairly Stupid Tales"

(PHILADELPHIA, PA) -- This spring, Arden Children's Theatre invites families into a hilariously twisted world where classic fairy tales don't go quite as expected in its next production of the 2025/26 season, The Stinky Cheese Man and Other Fairly Stupid Tales (The Stinky Cheese Man). Based on the beloved book by Jon Scieszka and Lane Smith, adapted by John Glore, the production brings the book's fractured fairy tales to life for kids and adults alike. Directed by Steve Pacek, the production runs on the Arden’s Arcadia stage with previews starting April 8, opening night on April 18, with performances running through May 31.



The

The Broadway Theatre of Pitman presents "A Bronx Tale, The Musical"

(PITMAN, NJ) -- The Broadway Theatre of Pitman presents A Bronx Tale, The Musical, across three weekends from April 24 to May 17, 2026. Step into the vibrant streets of the 1960s Bronx in this gripping musical about a young man torn between the steady guidance of his hardworking father and the alluring power of a local mob boss.



Haddon

Haddon Township to Hold 4th Annual String Band Parade

(HADDON TOWNSHIP, NJ) -- The Camden County Board of Commissioners, along with Haddon Township, invites residents and visitors to the fourth annual String Band Parade down Haddon Ave, featuring the Philadelphia Mummers String Bands on Saturday, May 30, 2026 from 4:00pm to 6:00pm. (note: it was rescheduled from April 25th due to the weather)



George

George Street Playhouse presents "My Lord, What a Night" by Deborah Brevoort

(NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ) -- George Street Playhouse has announced the cast and creative team for My Lord, What a Night written by Deborah Brevoort (Blue Moon Over Memphis) and directed by Sheldon Epps (Play On!). It's about a remarkable friendship and a night in New Jersey that changed history. Performances run from April 28 through May 17, 2026.












LATEST COLUMNS

Makin Waves Song of the Week: "ICE SS" by Sally Draper

The Makin Waves Song of the Week is "ICE SS" by the Central Jersey punk act Sally Draper.




Rock On! This Week's Sound Bites... 05/15/2026

"I'm alright, very good thank you," began musician and author David Marx who has recently released a new book about the rock band XTC titled, "XTC: I Am The Audience" (Sorrento Books). 




Makin Waves Song of the Week is "Fairweather Friends" by Exit Eleven

After a long hiatus, the Central Jersey band Exit Eleven are back with a new single that they will celebrate the release of on May 8 at Asbury Park's fabled Stone Pony.




This Week in Music

Here is a look at shows taking place this week along with our featured listings and a look at some upcoming shows. New Jersey Stage offers previews of concerts throughout the Garden State as well as select shows in New York City and Philadelphia areas






UPCOMING EVENTS
Makin Waves Song of the Week is "Fairweather Friends" by Exit Eleven
George Street Playhouse presents "My Lord, What A Night"

Sunday, May 17, 2026 @ 2:00pm
New Brunswick Performing Arts Center (NBPAC) New Brunswick, NJ

 

Makin Waves Song of the Week is "Fairweather Friends" by Exit Eleven
Sentimental Journey Big Band

Sunday, May 17, 2026 @ 3:00pm
Grunin Center - Main Stage Toms River, NJ

 

Makin Waves Song of the Week is "Fairweather Friends" by Exit Eleven
MAC Music Café

Sunday, May 17, 2026 @ 4:00pm
Middletown Arts Center Middletown, NJ

 

Makin Waves Song of the Week is "Fairweather Friends" by Exit Eleven
Mrs. Christie

Sunday, May 17, 2026 @ 2:00pm
McCarter Theatre Center (Berlind Theatre) Princeton, NJ

 

Makin Waves Song of the Week is "Fairweather Friends" by Exit Eleven
Pippin

Sunday, May 17, 2026 @ 3:00pm
Algonquin Arts Theatre Manasquan, NJ

 

Makin Waves Song of the Week is "Fairweather Friends" by Exit Eleven
New Jersey Symphony: Joshua Bell Leads Mendelssohn’s “Italian”

Sunday, May 17, 2026 @ 2:00pm
Mayo Performing Arts Center (MPAC) Morristown, NJ

 

Makin Waves Song of the Week is "Fairweather Friends" by Exit Eleven
The X Ensemble

Sunday, May 17, 2026 @ 3:00pm
State Theatre Studio New Brunswick, NJ

 

Makin Waves Song of the Week is "Fairweather Friends" by Exit Eleven
Vernon Reid & Corey Glover

Sunday, May 17, 2026 @ 7:30pm
Lizzie Rose Music Room Tuckerton, NJ

 

Makin Waves Song of the Week is "Fairweather Friends" by Exit Eleven
CDC Theatre presents "Fiddler On The Roof"

Sunday, May 17, 2026 @ 2:00pm
CDC Theatre Cranford, NJ

 

Makin Waves Song of the Week is "Fairweather Friends" by Exit Eleven
Nate the Great Musical

Sunday, May 17, 2026 @ 2:00pm
The Historic Palace Theatre Netcong, NJ

 






 



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