URSB Carteret Performing Arts & Events Center To Have Ribbon Cutting & Grand Opening On Saturday With Concert By The Smithereens

URSB Carteret Performing Arts & Events Center To Have Ribbon Cutting & Grand Opening On Saturday With Concert By The Smithereens

A Work of Heart Productions presents "Mamma Mia!"

(WAYNE, NJ) -- A Work of Heart Productions presents Mamma Mia! the Musical at Rosen Performing Arts Center with performances December 9-11.  Mamma Mia! is a fun and vibrant musical, featuring songs that we all know and love! Dancing Queen, Mamma Mia, Thank You For The Music, and more! 

Mayor Baraka Deploys Newark Workforce On Wheels Mobile Job-Training Unit To Match Residents With Jobs

(NEWARK, NJ) -- On November 29, 2021, Newark Mayor Ras J. Baraka, U.S. Representative Donald M. Payne, Jr., Commissioner of the NJ Department of Labor and Workforce Development Robert Asaro-Angelo, Essex County Board of Commissioners President Wayne L. Richardson, Deputy Mayor for Employment & Training Rahaman Muhammad, Newark Municipal Council Members, and other dignitaries deployed the Newark Workforce on Wheels (NewarkWOW) mobile unit to connect residents with employment opportunities. The event took place at Pennington Court, located at 214 South Street. 

Split Second Meltdown Releases "Big Game Hunting"

Tens of thousands have seen Jersey City artist Rob Clores perform alongside The Black Crowes, Tom Jones, Charli_xcx, Jesse Malin and Alejandro Escovedo. But now the gifted multi-instrumentalist described by none other than Sir Paul McCartney as a “great talent,” is back in the spotlight with his own solo project, Split Second Meltdown. Following his critically-acclaimed 2020 self-titled debut EP, Clores has delivered a killer new single entitled “Big Game Hunting.”  

Old Library Theatre presents "Unexpected Joy"

(FAIR LAWN, NJ) -- Old Library Theatre will present the first licensed, NYC area premiere of Unexpected Joy with book & lyrics by Bill Russell and music by Janet Hood. Unexpected Joy is the story of three generations of female singers, long-held family tensions, and a week together where change is in the air. Performances take place December 3-5 at the George Frey Center for the Performing Arts in The Fair Lawn Community Center in Fair Lawn.

Orleans Releases Christmas Album "New Star Shining"

Orleans has released their first and only Christmas album.  Subconsciously, the group—which is about to celebrate its 50th anniversary in 2022—must have been working on the holiday collection for decades.

Richard Marx Announces Multi-Volume Vinyl EP Series Featuring Unreleased Demos

Grammy-winning singer, songwriter, producer and best-selling author Richard Marx has announced The Vault - Vol. 1, the first in a multi-run series of colored vinyl EPs featuring unreleased demos and early material.  A series of just 500 limited edition vinyl featuring early Marx’s demos from before his first record deal, Volume 1 features four songs and is printed on yellow vinyl. 

Eagle Theatre Announces Its 2022 Mini Season

(HAMMONTON, NJ) --  Eagle Theatre has announced its first mainstage productions since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, a “mini season” of two plays that celebrate the power of art to transform our lives. These two shows, the first produced under the leadership of producing artistic director Angela Longo and managing director Matthew Reddin, will safely welcome audiences back to the theatre’s historic venue in downtown Hammonton through continuing safety protocols and an updated HVAC system. Additional programming, including Fall 2022 mainstage shows, will be announced in the coming months.

The Lighthouse International Film Society Screens "Hive" on December 15th

(LOVELADIES, NJ) -- The Lighthouse International Film Society will present a screening of Hive at the Long Beach Island Foundation of the Arts and Sciences Wednesday, December 15th at 7:30. (doors open at 6:45) Sassafras Hill Farm will be at the screening selling local honey and farm produce. Firefly Gallery will be there selling candles and unique gifts. Seating will be limited so get your tickets today!

Paper Mill Playhouse announces auditions for 2022 Summer Professional Training Programs for gifted young artists

(MILLBURN, NJ) --- Paper Mill Playhouse has announced auditions for the institution’s 2022 Summer Training Programs including the prestigious Summer Musical Theater Conservatory or the Musical Theater Intensive. Paper Mill Playhouse welcomes audition videos from students 10-18 years old.