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Gregory Burrus Productions Presents Carrie Jackson & Friends Pre-New Years Eve Jam and Open Mic

Saturday, December 28, 2024 @ 7:30pm



Par 440 Restaurant & Lounge
440 Parsonage Hill Rd, Short Hills, NJ 07078

Musicians/ Singers ALL ARE WELCOME !!

Come join us for a fantastic night of live music and celebration at the Pre-New Years Eve Jam hosted by Gregory Burrus Productions! Get ready to groove with the amazing Carrie Jackson & Friends as they light up the Par 440 with their soulful tunes. This event is one you won't want to miss, so gather your friends and family for a memorable evening of great music, great food and good vibes. Let's kick off the New Year's festivities in style!



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UPCOMING EVENTS
Indigenous

Thursday, May 21, 2026 @ 7:30pm
Lizzie Rose Music Room Tuckerton, NJ

 

Alexis P Suter

Saturday, May 23, 2026 @ 7:30pm
Lizzie Rose Music Room Tuckerton, 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.



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)



Hitchcock

Hitchcock Meets Hilarious: Bergen County Players presents "The 39 Steps"

(ORADELL, NJ) -- Fresh off being named the top live music or theater venue by 201 Magazine's "Best of Bergen" readers, Bergen County Players (BCP) invites audiences to brace themselves for a whirlwind of espionage and outrageous comedy with the Tony Award-winning The 39 Steps, which runs weekends from May 2-31, 2026. Directed by BCP life member Steve Bell, this breakneck adaptation of Alfred Hitchcock's 1935 film classic blends film noir suspense with Monty Python-style absurdity.



Ritz

Ritz Theatre Company presents "Porgy and Bess"

(HADDON TOWNSHIP, NJ) -- The Ritz Theatre Company presents Porgy and Bess from May 1-24, 2026. Set in the 1930s in Catfish Row, a Black community in Charleston, South Carolina,the musical tells the story of Porgy, a kind but disabled beggar, and Bess, a woman trying to escape her violent lover Crown and the seductive pull of drugs offered by Sportin' Life. The production is directed by Darryl Thompson, Jr.












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
Crossroads Theatre Company presents "Sizwe Banzi Is Dead"

Tuesday, May 19, 2026 @ 7:30pm
New Brunswick Performing Arts Center (NBPAC) New Brunswick, NJ

 

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

Wednesday, May 20, 2026 @ 7:30pm
McCarter Theatre Center (Berlind Theatre) Princeton, NJ

 

Makin Waves Song of the Week is "Fairweather Friends" by Exit Eleven
Vivid Stage presents New Play Readings: "Neither Snow Nor Rain" by Erin Mallon

Wednesday, May 20, 2026 @ 7:00pm
Summit Community Center Summit, NJ

 

Makin Waves Song of the Week is "Fairweather Friends" by Exit Eleven
Crossroads Theatre Company presents "Sizwe Banzi Is Dead"

Wednesday, May 20, 2026 @ 7:30pm
New Brunswick Performing Arts Center (NBPAC) New Brunswick, NJ

 

Makin Waves Song of the Week is "Fairweather Friends" by Exit Eleven
Pink Flamingos in 35mm

Thursday, May 21, 2026 @ 7:00pm
Union County Performing Arts Center (UCPAC) - Main Stage Rahway, NJ

 






 



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