Count Basie Center for the Arts presents the Inaugural New Jersey Hispanic Film Festival in October
(RED BANK, NJ) -- The Count Basie Center for the Arts presents the inaugural NJ Hispanic Film Festival from Friday, October 4 to Sunday, October 6, 2024, as part of Hispanic Heritage Month. The event will bring together filmmakers, community members, and organizations to showcase the richness and diversity of Hispanic experiences through film. The festival is being presented by OceanFirst Bank. The Statewide Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of New Jersey is a supporting sponsor.
New Release Review - "Subservience"
by Eric Hillis, TheMovieWaffler.com - published 2024-09-17
The early '70s gave us a wave of dystopian sci-fi thrillers in which Artificial Intelligence turns against its human masters. Movies like Colossus: The Forbin Project, Westworld and Demon Seed saw super-computers, theme park robots and smart homes, all of which were supposed to make our lives better, reveal their dark sides. We now live in a world where the concerns of those '70s thrillers are rapidly becoming a reality, and yet our current wave of AI thrillers feel arguably less realistic than their 50-year-old forebears. Maybe it's because the latest AI thrillers simply graft their sci-fi narratives onto old formats. Most of them (M3GAN, T.I.M., AfrAId) are simply updates of "evil nanny" thrillers, where initially Mary Poppins-like home helpers turn out to be psychos (The Nanny, The Hand That Rocks the Cradle and numerous made for TV thrillers). That's the case once again with Subservience, though this one adds an element of sleaze, making it an erotic robotic thriller if you will.
New Jersey Stage: Daily Edition 09-17-24
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!
Concert Review of PJ Harvey Live at Terminal 5 in New York City, September 15, 2024
by Al Nigrin - published 2024-09-17
The multi-faceted and multi-talented British songwriter, singer, and musician PJ Harvey last toured the USA back in 2017 but I was unable to see her perform live that year due to work obligations. At last, on Sunday, September 15, 2024, I finally had the good fortune to snag tickets to one of her two sold-out shows at Terminal 5, which is located at West 56th Street in Manhattan. The standing-room-only venue was absolutely packed, but I was thrilled to be there. Having arrived a bit early, I was glad to find a spot only a few rows back from the front of the stage: it was great to be able to see Harvey’s facial expressions and pantomime-like moves very clearly. She has an amazingly theatrical presence on stage.
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Important documentary Thank You For Sharing screens at the Fall 2024 New Jersey Film Festival on September 22
by Anran Li - published 2024-09-17
What makes a documentary truly captivating? For a film discussing personal experiences, relationships, traumas, and mental well-being, balancing the nuances of emotions, narrative styles, and approaching perspectives is a delicate craft. The audience craves empathy, not a lecture, and creating an informative and endearing documentary about mental health issues is a significant challenge. It's a delicate balance, and either condescending, distant, overgeneralizing, or too unrelatable messages can quickly bore viewers away. Furthermore, despite the newsreel footage vesting them a coat of “reality,” more insightful viewers can still identify the subjectivity in depicting the topic. Therefore, no exhausting preaching would be easily pardoned. And that is why Thank You for Sharing stands out.
'Sense and Sensibility' is a Theatrical Treat
by Karen Nowosad - published 2024-09-16
Attention Jane Austen fans: There is a fabulous new production of one of your favorite Austen novels, Sense and Sensibility, playing in Madison, NJ. Don’t miss your chance to see the time honored classic unfold live onstage at the Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey (STNJ).
A Deep Dive Interview with Daniel Donato
by Chris Paul - published 2024-09-16
Daniel Donato's Cosmic Country is on the road for a busy fall tour including the band's second appearance at the legendary Stone Pony in Asbury Park, NJ on Friday, October 18, 2024. Cosmic Country will also perform 2-night (October 19-20) at the Ardmore Music Hall in Ardmore, PA (outside of Philadelphia, PA) and a 3-night run at Brooklyn Bowl in Williamsburg (Brooklyn) NY on October 24-26, 2024. I was able to sit down with Daniel Donato to discuss all things Cosmic.
An Interview with Playwright Phoebe Farber, Ceator of "Gemstones" at Vivid Stage
by Sarah Cuneo - published 2024-09-16
(SUMMIT, NJ) -- Vivid Stage, in residence at Oakes Center, is presenting the first episode of an original series, Gemstones, on Saturday, September 21, 2024 at 8:00pm and Sunday, September 22, 2024 at 2:00pm. Gemstones is a structured, longform improvisation series that mixes comedy and drama, and that can be viewed in its entirety or singly. Written by Phoebe Farber, each monthly episode will feature recurring characters and special guests, much like a limited series that can be found on a streaming service, but with the freshness and excitement of live theatre.
Jazz & Roots Music Festival Returns to Kean University on Saturday
(UNION, NJ) -- Kean University's Jazz & Roots Music Festival takes place in Hillside on Saturday, September 21, 2024, offering the public and Kean community a festive free, outdoor celebration of music. This year's festival is headlined by Third World, one of the world’s preeminent reggae bands, and includes performances by Stefon Harris & Blackout, Solomon Hicks, and Prince Hakim.
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Don McLean
Saturday, September 21, 2024 @ 8:00pm
State Theatre New Jersey
15 Livingston Avenue, New Brunswick, NJ 08901
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Empire Records
Saturday, September 21, 2024 @ 7:30pm
McCarter Theatre Center (Berlind Theater)
91 University Place, Princeton, NJ 08540
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Empire Records
Saturday, September 21, 2024 @ 2:00pm
McCarter Theatre Center (Berlind Theater)
91 University Place, Princeton, NJ 08540
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Watermelon Sugar: Harry Styles + One Direction Dance Party
Saturday, September 21, 2024 @ 7:30pm
The Vogel
99 Monmouth Street, Red Bank, NJ 07701
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Boulder Canyon - Tribute to John Denver
Saturday, September 21, 2024 @ 8:00pm
Algonquin Arts Theatre
60 Abe Voorhees, Manasquan, NJ 08736
category: music
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Boulder Canyon - Tribute to John Denver
Saturday, September 21, 2024 @ 3:00pm
Algonquin Arts Theatre
60 Abe Voorhees, Manasquan, NJ 08736
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Vivid Stage presents "Gemstones" by Phoebe Farber
Sunday, September 22, 2024 @ 2:00pm
Oakes Center
120 Morris Avenue, Summit, NJ 07901
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The Horse Tail – Online for 24 Hours Only!
Sunday, September 22, 2024 @ 12:00am
NJ Film Festival
71 Hamilton Street, New Brunswick, NJ 08901
category: film
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Thank You for Sharing – Online for 24 Hours
Sunday, September 22, 2024 @ 12:00am
NJ Film Festival
71 Hamilton Street, New Brunswick, NJ 08901
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The New Jersey ARTS ICON Gala Honoring Dionne Warwick
Sunday, September 22, 2024 @ 5:00pm
Bell Theater
101 Crawfords Corner Road, Holmdel, NJ 07733
category: music
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Premiere Stages presents "Diversion"
Sunday, September 22, 2024 @ 3:00pm
Premiere Stages - Bauer Boucher Theatre Center
1000 Morris Avenue, Union, NJ 07083
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The Life and Music of George Michael
Sunday, September 22, 2024 @ 7:30pm
State Theatre New Jersey
15 Livingston Avenue, New Brunswick, NJ 08901
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Empire Records
Sunday, September 22, 2024 @ 2:00pm
McCarter Theatre Center (Berlind Theater)
91 University Place, Princeton, NJ 08540
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Joanna Connor - The Queen of Blues Rock Guitar
Sunday, September 22, 2024 @ 7:30pm
Lizzie Rose Music Room
217 E. Main Street, Tuckerton, NJ 08087
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The Soul of Song with Joni Miller
Sunday, September 22, 2024 @ 7:00pm
Grunin Center
1 College Drive, Toms River, NJ 08754
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What the Constitution Means to Me
Tuesday, September 24, 2024 @ 7:30pm
New Brunswick Performing Arts Center (NBPAC)
11 Livingston Avenue, New Brunswick, NJ 08901
category: theatre
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What the Constitution Means to Me
Wednesday, September 25, 2024 @ 7:30pm
New Brunswick Performing Arts Center (NBPAC)
11 Livingston Avenue, New Brunswick, NJ 08901
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Lettuce
Wednesday, September 25, 2024 @ 7:30pm
The Vogel
99 Monmouth Street, Red Bank, NJ 07701
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A Conversation with Stephanie Ramos
Wednesday, September 25, 2024 @ 6:00pm
Grunin Center
1 College Drive, Toms River, NJ 08754
category: community
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Empire Records
Wednesday, September 25, 2024 @ 7:30pm
McCarter Theatre Center (Berlind Theater)
91 University Place, Princeton, NJ 08540
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Vanessa Collier
Wednesday, September 25, 2024 @ 7:30pm
Lizzie Rose Music Room
217 E. Main Street, Tuckerton, NJ 08087
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What the Constitution Means to Me
Thursday, September 26, 2024 @ 7:30pm
New Brunswick Performing Arts Center (NBPAC)
11 Livingston Avenue, New Brunswick, NJ 08901
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Air Supply
Thursday, September 26, 2024 @ 8:00pm
Mayo Performing Arts Center (MPAC)
100 South Street, Morristown, NJ 07960
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World Cinema Series - "Argentina 1985"
Thursday, September 26, 2024 @ 6:00pm
Monmouth University - Pollak Theatre
400 Cedar Avenue, West Long Branch, NJ 07764
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Empire Records
Thursday, September 26, 2024 @ 7:30pm
McCarter Theatre Center (Berlind Theater)
91 University Place, Princeton, NJ 08540
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New Jersey Festival Orchestra presents "Faith Meets Fantasy"
Friday, September 27, 2024 @ 7:00pm
St. Helen's Church
1600 Rahway Ave, Westfield, NJ 07090
category: music
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What the Constitution Means to Me
Friday, September 27, 2024 @ 7:30pm
New Brunswick Performing Arts Center (NBPAC)
11 Livingston Avenue, New Brunswick, NJ 08901
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A Conversation with LAUFEY
Friday, September 27, 2024 @ 7:00pm
McCarter Theatre Center (Matthews Theatre)
91 University Place, Princeton, NJ 08540
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An Evening with Judge Reinhold and screening of Beverly Hills Cop
Friday, September 27, 2024 @ 7:00pm
Bergen Performing Arts Center (bergenPAC)
30 North Van Brunt Street, Englewood, NJ 07631
category: film
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Albert Gabriel Nigrin Retrospective – Online for 24 Hours and In-Person at 7PM!
Friday, September 27, 2024 @ 7:00pm
NJ Film Festival
71 Hamilton Street, New Brunswick, NJ 08901
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Skye Consort & Emma Björling
Friday, September 27, 2024 @ 7:00pm
Grunin Center
1 College Drive, Toms River, NJ 08754
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Glen Burtnik’s Summer of Love Concert
Friday, September 27, 2024 @ 7:30pm
Mayo Performing Arts Center (MPAC)
100 South Street, Morristown, NJ 07960
category: music
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Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons
Friday, September 27, 2024 @ 8:00pm
State Theatre New Jersey
15 Livingston Avenue, New Brunswick, NJ 08901
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The Cinelli Brothers
Friday, September 27, 2024 @ 7:30pm
Lizzie Rose Music Room
217 E. Main Street, Tuckerton, NJ 08087
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EVENT PREVIEWS
Jersey Arts TV: Cult classic 'Empire Records' Gets the Musical Treatment
Nearly 30 years after cult classic film Empire Records was released, it is finding new life a musical at McCarter Theatre Center with an original score by New Jersey native, Zoe Sarnak.
ON-GOING EVENTS
Montclair Art Museum presents "Family, Community, Belonging: Works from the Collection"
(MONTCLAIR, NJ) -- The Montclair Art Museum is thrilled to present its latest exhibition, Family, Community, Belonging: Works from the Collection. This unique collection-based exhibition delves into the ever-evolving notions of family and community, and explores themes of belonging, diversity, and inclusion through a diverse array of artworks. The exhibition opens on February 9, 2024, and will be on display at the museum until January 2026.
