originally published: 06/29/2022
(TOMS RIVER, NJ) -- The Jay and Linda Grunin Center for the Arts at Ocean County College has announced its new 2022-23 season, presenting a fantastic lineup of spectacular shows and special events. The new season is packed with music, family-friendly fun, award-winning drama, and exciting performances featuring artists from around the globe.
This season, spend an evening with legendary singer/songwriter Judy Collins as she brings her Holidays and Hits show to the Main Stage. Or bang your head with the Red Hot Chilli Pipers and their unique blend of rocked-out bagpipes and drums!
The world-renowned Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra comes to the Grunin Center, along with a selection of dazzling guest artists, to present a musical journey through four decades of blues and jazz.
Get ready to sing (and shout) along when The Rocky Horror Picture Show takes over the Main Stage just in time for Halloween, complete with a shadow cast and a pre-show costume contest! And if comedy is your thing, don’t miss a night of stand-up and improv with actor and comedian Paul Reiser and his special guest, Vance Gilbert. There’s something for everyone to look forward to this season!
Subscription packages go on sale July 5 at 12:00pm. All tickets will be available for purchase beginning Monday, July 11 at 12:00pm (unless otherwise noted). Tickets can be purchased online at grunincenter.org or by calling the box office at 732-255-0500. For information on group rates or student and military/veteran discounts, please call the box office directly.
For more than 50 years, Ocean County College, a public two-year community college sponsored by Ocean County and the State of New Jersey, has provided area residents with the opportunity to benefit from higher education. OCC is an innovative academic leader offering affordable, student-centered, high-quality educational experiences that prepare and empower diverse learners to contribute to and succeed in global societies. OCC invests in and fosters academic, economic, and cultural excellence, and ensures financial strength by generating new revenue streams, engaging in national and international university and corporate partnerships, and cultivating a technologically progressive and entrepreneurial spirit.
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Manayunk StrEAT Food Festival to Take Place April 19th
(MANAYUNK, PA) -- The largest food event in Philadelphia - and one of the largest food truck festivals in America - is back and bigger than ever! StrEAT Food Festival returns to Manayunk on Sunday, April 19, 2026, from 11:00am to 5:00pm. Over 85+ of the region's top food trucks and food vendors will line historic Main Street for the day, serving up menus that range from savory BBQ and global street food to decadent desserts and sweet treats.
Passage Theatre to host 41st Anniversary Gala at Trenton War Memorial on April 25th
(TRENTON, NJ) -- To celebrate the culmination of their forty-first season, Passage Theatre, the only professional theatre company in the city of Trenton, will host their annual fundraiser gala on Saturday, April 25, 2026 at the Trenton War Memorial. The event begins at 5:00pm.
Roselle Park Arts Festival returns April 25th
(ROSELLE PARK, NJ) -- The Roselle Park Arts Festival, a free community-wide celebration of the arts, will return Saturday, April 25, 2026, bringing artists, live music and family-friendly activities to downtown Roselle Park.
Morris Arts presents 18th Annual Great Conversations on April 29th
(FLORHAM PARK, NJ) -- Morris Arts presents the 18th Annual Great Conversations on Wednesday, April 29, 2026 from 6:00pm-9:30pm at the Park Avenue Club in Florham Park. This one-of-a-kind gala supporting Morris Arts encourages guests to unplug, make meaningful face-to-face connections, and immerse themselves in the art of conversation.
U.S. Olympic Gold Medalists Headline 2026 Stars on Ice Tour
(NEWARK, NJ) -- U.S. Figure Skating returns from Milan with one of the most decorated American teams in Winter Olympic history. The 2026 Stars on Ice tour will bring the opportunity to celebrate their achievements to Newark on Friday, May 1, 2026 for a 7:00pm performance at Prudential Center.
2026 Down & Derby Wine Festival: A Day of Wine, Music, and Derby Fun in South Jersey
(CAMDEN, NJ) -- South Jersey's most anticipated wine festival is back! The Fourth Annual Down & Derby Wine Festival will take place on Saturday, May 2, 2026, from 2:00pm – 7:00pm at Veterans Island in Cooper River Park. Hosted by the Camden County Board of Commissioners and Visit South Jersey, this exciting event will bring together the finest local wineries, live entertainment, delicious food, and derby-themed festivities.
RVCC presents Bill Blagg's Magic in Motion
(BRANCHBURG, NJ) -- Local audiences will have the opportunity to explore how physical science creates magic when the Theatre at Raritan Valley Community College presents Bill Blagg's Magic in Motion on Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at 11:00am.
Victoria Clark, Norm Lewis, Tony Yazbeck, Rashidra Scott, and Lea DeLaria to Perform at George Street Playhouse Gala
(NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ) -- George Street Playhouse (Christopher J. Bailey, Scott Goldman, and Laiona Michelle, Artistic Producing Triumvirate; Edgar Herrera, Executive Director) have announced the performers for their 2026 Gala Benefit, taking place on Wednesday, May 6, 2026. The evening will begin with a champagne reception and dinner at Stage Left/Catherine Lombardi followed by a cabaret and awards presentation at New Brunswick Performing Arts Center.
Garden State Wine Growers Association presents SIPS, STARS & STRIPES: A NJ Wine Revolution on May 30th
(TRENTON, NJ) -- The Garden State Wine Growers Association (GSWGA) presents SIPS, STARS & STRIPES: A NJ Wine Revolution, an exciting and immersive wine event taking place on Saturday, May 30, 2026, at the historic War Memorial in Trenton. In partnership with the New Jersey Department of Agriculture, the NJ wine community is ready to celebrate America 250 at this truly historic moment.
Visual Arts Center of New Jersey to Celebrate Spring Exhibitions with a Community Day on June 6th
(SUMMIT, NJ) -- On Saturday, June 6, 2026, the Visual Arts Center of New Jersey will celebrate its spring exhibitions with a Community Day event. The day, which will feature artist-led walks around Summit, a live podcast recording, and drop-in workshops, will run from 10:00am to 2:00pm.
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