New Jersey Stage: Daily Edition 07-04-22

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Spring Lake Theatre Company presents "Beauty and the Beast"

(SPRING LAKE, NJ) -- The Spring Lake Theatre Company is opening the 2022-2023 season with one of the most beloved stories of all time: Beauty and the Beast. Twelve performances will take place across July 7-24. When Belle’s father is imprisoned in a mysterious castle, her attempt to rescue him leads her to be captured by the Beast, a fearsome monster long ago trapped in his gruesome form by an enchantress. The only way for the Beast to become human once again is if he learns to love and be loved in return.

PHOTOS from "Oliver!" at Kelsey Theatre

(WEST WINDSOR, NJ) -- Yardley Players will present Oliver! across two weekends (July 8-10, 15-17) at the Kelsey Theatre located on the Mercer County Community College campus in West Windsor. A perennial favorite, this three-time Tony Award-winning musical appeals to the emotions with its drama, and through its spirited, timeless songs like “As Long as He Needs Me,” “Food, Glorious Food,” “Consider Yourself,” “I'd Do Anything” and “Where is Love.” Photographer John Posada was on hand to take photos during a dress rehearsal.

Deadline Approaching for Centenary Stage Company’s Young Performers Workshop

(HACKETTSTOWN, NJ) -- Centenary Stage Company’s Young Performers Workshop returns this summer from July 11 through August 14, and the deadline to apply is July 8. This is a 5-week theatre training program for performers ages 8-18 that offers classes in dance, acting, singing, stage combat, technical theatre, and so much more. Each session culminates with a Festival of Shows performed by the students. New applicants must complete an interview with the director of the program, Michael Blevins, before registering.

music

Spotlight on Jeremiah McKinley

Jeremiah McKinley is a folk rock duo from Kernersville, North Carolina who plays what Jeremiah Christianlikes to call "dirty folk" - bringing gritty blues vocals and distorted guitars to traditional folk stories. The Penguin Rocks presents this interview with Jeremiah McKinley.

Spotlight on Holding Poison

Holding Poison is a rock band based just outside of London. The band consists of Matt Blackwell and Jack Findell and they are our latest artist spotlight. The Penguin Rocks presents this interview with Holding Poison.

Spotlight on Chellcy Reitsma

Chellcy Reitsma is a band based in Malta. Named after the main songwriter, the band has released 10 singles and one four track EP, including music Chellcy released before starting the band. The Penguin Rocks presents this interview with Chellcy Reitsma.

Lizzie Rose Music presents the Pavilion in the Pines Concert Series for July

(TUCKERTON, NJ) -- Lizzie Rose Music is presenting The Pavilion in the Pines Concert Series again this summer on their outdoor stage located at Atlantic Shore Pines Campground in Tuckerton. It is located off Exit 58 of the Garden State Parkway. Shows take place in a covered pavilion with seating provided. All shows start at 7:30pm.

Sick Century Releases "A Million Pieces"

Sick Century has released multiple singles/ videos, with their first radio single, "A Million Pieces" available now and an EP scheduled for release later in the summer.

Chief State Releases Debut Full-Length Album, "Waiting For Your Colours"

Vancouver, BC pop-punks Chief State have released their debut full-length 'Waiting For Your Colours.' The follow-up to the band's 2021 stand-alone single "Metaphors" and 2020 breakthrough EP 'Tough Love,' 'Waiting For Your Colours' is the culmination of 5 years of relentless hustle (not to mention a boatload of blood, sweat, and tears).

Observe the 93rd releases "an eeriness to everything"

Fresh off a recent stint opening for LIT, Mechanicsburg, PA's Observe the 93rd has released a new album titled 'an eeriness to everything.'

Good Terms Re-Imagines "Wither Away"

(LOS ANGELES, CA) -- Los Angeles’s friendly neighborhood emo band Good Terms is back with a re-imagining of their single “Wither Away” from their 2021 album Turning Point. This somber acoustic rendition adds a new layer of feeling to the already impassioned track filling the listener with a burning desire to live a life they love.

Three Decades Later, Dan Levinson and Dick Hyman Salute the Austin High Gang

“I have a new album coming out with Dick Hyman,” Dan Levinson said. “We recorded it 30 years ago.”

Music Video Instagram Giveaway at Wreck'd Productions

(TINTON FALLS, NJ) -- Wreck'd Productions will randomly select 3 artists for the opportunity to film a music video at their studio in Tinton Falls. To enter just follow them on Instagram, like the video at this link, and tag someone interested in receiving a free music video in the comments. The deadline for entries is July 24 at 11:59pm (EST).

We're Wolves Releases "Life of a Parasite"

(WEST PALM BEACH, FL) -- We’re Wolves has released a high-octane live video for their newest fast-paced, hard rock single “Life of a Parasite.” The video was shot on-location at Kraken Music Festival, where they performed alongside The Used, Story of The Year, and more. It features exclusive footage from backstage, on-stage, at their meet and greet, and in secret locations hidden in the venue.

The Sensational Country Blues Wonders! Releases "The Adventures of a Psychedelic Cowboy"

(JERSEY CITY, NJ) -- Gary Van Miert’s philosophy of saying yes whenever asked to do something outside of his comfort zone has taken him to some very interesting places. Performing under the moniker, The Sensational Country Blues Wonders!, Van Miert is a singer, songwriter, musician and entertainer who specializes in Americana. “I have my own unique interpretation of American roots music—classic country from the fifties and sixties, down-home spiritual songs from the golden age of gospel, and time-honored blues numbers that go back to the greats hailing from Mississippi and Chicago.”

Centenary's Summerfest presents Destination Motown: Featuring the Sensational Soul Cruisers

(HACKETTSTOWN, NJ) -- Centenary Stage Company will continue their 2022 Summerfest with a performance by Destination Motown: featuring the Sensational Soul Cruisers on Saturday, July 23 at 8:00pm. This performance will take place in the Sitnik Theatre of the Lackland Performing Arts Center at 715 Grand Avenue, Hackettstown, NJ on the campus of Centenary University. The Sensational Soul Cruisers is an 11-piece show band that replicates the iconic hits and legendary performances of The Temptations, the Jackson Five, Marvin Gaye, The Four Tops, Smokey Robinson and many others.

Blue Curtain presents Two Free Concerts In Princeton This Month

(PRINCETON, NJ) -- Blue Curtain, a beloved Princeton summer tradition, returns to the Pettoranello Gardens Amphitheater (Route 206 and Mountain Ave) with two FREE concerts in July: The Eddie Palmieri Salsa Orchestra on July 16 and the Ali Ryerson/Peter Levin Quintet on July 30. Both concerts begin at 7:30pm.

Makin Waves Song of the Week: “Crosstown Traffic” by Debra Devi

Off her new “Jamification Station Vol. 1” live EP, Jersey City blues-rocker Debra Devi’s blistering cover of the Jimi Hendrix classic “Crosstown Traffic” is the Makin Waves Song of the Week.

film

46th Newark Black Film Festival Preview

(NEWARK, NJ) -- The Newark Museum of Art continues its legacy to present films that heighten the historic importance of the Black experience in the United States with the 46th Newark Black Film Festival, which takes place July 12-17. The festival features twelve films and present six awards—Long Narrative Award, Short Narrative Award, Long Documentary Award, Short Documentary Award, Experimental Award, and Best Film Award.

dance

Surati to perform at July 4th Celebration in Jersey City

(JERSEY CITY, NJ) -- Surati for Performing Arts, tri state area's premier award winning nonprofit, has been invited to perform at the Freedom and Fireworks Festival on July 4th, now known as New Jersey's July 4th celebrations. The celebrations will be held at Exchange Place, Jersey City on the waterfront. Hosted by Mayor Steven Fulop, The Jersey City Municipal Council, Exchange Place Alliance and The Office of Cultural Affairs, this event is the one largest Independence Day celebrations in the region drawing more than 150,000 visitors and performances by A-list artists. This year Shaquille O’Neal (a.k.a. DJ Diesel), Funk Flex and Flo Rida will be taking the stage where Surati will be performing.

art

Ellarsie Open Awards Prizes to 31 Artists

(TRENTON, NJ) -- Thirty-one of 134 exhibiting artists received awards during the June 25 Artists Reception for Ellarslie Open 39 at Trenton City Museum at Ellarslie Mansion. The annual juried exhibition showcases this year over 160 artworks by artists from greater Trenton and throughout New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and New York, as well as Massachusetts, Washington, DC, and Texas. Deborah Oliver oversaw the installation of the diverse artwork that fills gallery and display areas throughout the museum. Most of the artwork is available for purchase.

Arts Council of Princeton Accepting Vendor Applications for Annual Sauce for the Goose Outdoor Art Market

(PRINCETON, NJ) -- The Arts Council of Princeton is accepting vendor applications for their annual Sauce for the Goose Outdoor Art Market. Artists and crafters are encouraged to apply to sell their wares at this pop-up market, now in its 29th year, on Saturday, November 12, 2022.

Noyes Galleries presents "Scrutiny: 40 Paintings" by Joe Lugara

(HAMMONTON, NJ) -- Forty paintings from Joe Lugara’s series “Scrutiny” will be featured in a solo exhibition at the Noyes Galleries at Kramer Hall in Hammonton from July 13 – October 7, 2022. The exhibited works are part of a continuing series. Begun a decade ago, “Scrutiny,” which is still in progress, consists of more than 200 small-scale watercolor paintings on board. The images are abstract but suggest various aspects of nature—terrains, atmospheric conditions, insects, mud slides, plants, animals, bones, and fossils.

community

Top 15 Most Read Stories at New Jersey Stage from June 26 - July 2, 2022

Here's a look at the top 15 most read articles published at New Jersey Stage from June 26 - July 2, 2022. Each week we publish about 70 articles, including several original columns and features, along with news releases for events happening throughout the state and nearby areas like Philadelphia and New York City. This week's top 15 includes articles from 8 counties in New Jersey (Atlantic, Bergen, Essex, Middlesex, Monmouth, Ocean, Passaic, and Union).

Ocean County Library Toms River Branch Presents “Cattus Island County Park: Living Shoreline Project”

(TOMS RIVER, NJ) -- The Ocean County Library Toms River Branch will host Cattus Island County Park’s live presentation, “Living Shoreline Project” on Thursday, July 14 at 6:00pm. The presentation will cover the benefits of a living shoreline and its physical, ecological, and financial impacts to the surrounding areas.

Reiman Announces Speaker Coughlin Secures $8 Million for Carteret Ferry Terminal

(CARTERET, NJ) -- Assembly Speaker Craig Coughlin (D-19) joined Carteret Mayor Daniel J. Reiman on June 30, 2022 to announce $8 million in direct state funding allocated for the Carteret Intermodal Ferry Terminal building project in New Jersey’s 2023 State budget.

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