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PHOTOS from "Guys & Dolls" at Surflight Theatre
by John Posada - published 2026-06-19

(BEACH HAVEN, NJ) -- Surflight Theatre is presenting what is considered by many to be the perfect musical comedy, Guys & Dolls, now through July 5, 2026. It ran for 1,200 performances when it opened on Broadway in 1950. It received nearly unanimous positive reviews from critics and won a bevy of awards, including Tony Awards, Drama Desks and Oliviers. Photographer John Posada was on hand to take photos.



 

Asbury Underground returns June 27th as part of North to Shore Festival

(ASBURY PARK, NJ) -- Asbury Underground returns on June 27, 2026 as part of the North to Shore Festival and there's a terrific lineup of artists again. Performances take place at venues throughout Asbury Park.

ARTS 14C presents "The Fabric of a Nation"

(JERSEY CITY, NJ) -- ARTS 14C will open The Fabric of a Nation on Thursday, July 2nd, a textile and fiber exhibition mounted in recognition of the 250th anniversary of the United States. The show gathers fourteen artists who spent the spring grappling with the unfinished and often contradictory legacy of the American Revolution — and the 250 years that followed. It will remain on view through September 11, 2026.

WXPN Musicians On Call Expands Healing Power of Music to Philadelphia’s Jefferson Moss-Magee Rehabilitation

(PHILADELPHIA, PA) -- On June 18, 2026, WXPN Musicians On Call expanded its live music programs to Jefferson Moss-Magee Rehabilitation, bringing the healing power of music to patients, families, and caregivers throughout rehabilitation and recovery. The new program marks the 10th healthcare facility served in the Greater Philadelphia region through the longstanding partnership between WXPN and Musicians On Call (MOC), and the first rehabilitation hospital in the area to host regular MOC performances.

Southpaw Releases Playful New Country Single "I Wanna Date Your Truck"

(WESTFIELD, NJ) -- Award-winning modern country band Southpaw returns with a bold dose of charm, swagger, and Southern personality on their new single, "I Wanna Date Your Truck." Blending contemporary country production with witty storytelling and a memorable hook, the song delivers a fun female perspective on truck culture—flirtatious, confident, and unmistakably country.





52nd Newark Black Film Festival to Take Place July 8th through August 5th at Newark Museum of Art

(NEWARK, NJ) -- The 52nd Newark Black Film Festival takes place Wednesday from July 8 through August 5, 2026 at The Newark Museum of Art. There is a mix of films for adults and films for the entire family. Admission to the screenings is free, but reservations are required.

Ocean County Library's Lacey Branch To Celebrate the Local Art Community on July 6th

(FORKED RIVER, NJ) -- The Lacey Branch of the Ocean County Library will host a reception in their meeting room for an art exhibition showcasing the works of the Arts Community of Lacey NJ (ACLNJ) on Monday, July 6, 2026 from 6:00pm to 8:00pm. You can meet some inspiring local artists and talk with them about their work.

Surflight Theatre presents comedy night with Dena Blizzard and Joe Devito on June 26th

(BEACH HAVEN) -- Surflight Theatre is presenting stand-up comedy nights throughout the summer. The season starts on Friday, June 26, 2026 with performances by Dena Blizzard and headliner Joe Devito. Showtime is 8:30pm.

The 2026 Sourland Mountain Fest to Take Place July 25th

(RINGOES, NJ) -- The Sourland Mountain Fest is back for its 21st year on Saturday, July 25, 2026. It promises a summer afternoon of soulful talent, tasty bites, refreshing drinks and meaningful dialogue on why the Sourland Region is so important to Central Jersey, and why it's more important than ever to protect it. Performers include Gravity Hill, The Swiss Guard, Hickory, Jake Thistle, and headliners The Harrisons and Company.

Jack Flowers and the Petal Tones Head Off On Their First Tour

(MONTCLAIR, NJ) -- On the heels of their radiant debut album girl clothes and recent social media virality, New Jersey punk scene darlings Jack Flowers and the Petal Tones are setting off on their first tour. Known for their euphoric stage presence and transcendent, cyber-fueled melodies, the Petal Tones are sure to foster riotous, unapologetic joy and a memo of radical self-acceptance on each stage they grace.





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Union County Performing Arts Center (UCPAC) - Main Stage Rahway, NJ
Soul Xpression Presents Express Yourself: No Limits!

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Hamilton Stage at Union County Performing Arts Center (UCPAC) Rahway, NJ






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