New Jersey Stage: Daily Edition 07-07-22

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Trilogy Repertory Presents “Bye Bye Birdie” at Pleasant Valley Park

(BASKING RIDGE, NJ) -- As the first show in Bernards Township’s “Plays in the Park” summer series, Trilogy Repertory Company will produce the popular musical Bye, Bye, Birdie with performances July 14-16 and July 21-23 at the outdoor amphitheater at Pleasant Valley Park, Valley Road, in Basking Ridge, at 8 PM each evening. Set in 1958, the story involves rock singer Conrad Birdie (Alex Ridder) who travels to Sweet Apple, Ohio, to make his farewell performance for The Ed Sullivan Show and kiss his biggest fan, Kim MacAfee (Ally Vikovic), before he is drafted.

music

Bill Toms & Hard Rain to play The Saint on August 5th

(ASBURY PARK, NJ) -- Pittsburgh’s Bill Toms and Hard Rain return to the Jersey Shore with a show at The Saint in Asbury Park on Friday, August 5th at 8:00pm. The band has, over the years, made it their mission to pay homage to America’s rich musical traditions, mixing some of the nation’s most beloved genres with a good dose of hope, faith and inclusion.... but it’s safe to say that recently, this has been a bigger challenge than usual.

Eliot Lewis, from Hall & Oates, to perform at the outdoor stage at the Physick Estate

(CAPE MAY, NJ) -- World renowned singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Eliot Lewis is the headline performer on Thursday, August 25 at 6:30pm for a special night of storytelling and classic hits from the man himself, unplugged on an intimate stage, in the heart of Cape May and outside, on the beautiful and historic grounds of the 1879 Emlen Physick Estate, 1048 Washington St. The show is part of Cape May’s new Summer Sunset Solo Series.

Murray Hidary brings MindTravel to Asbury Park on Saturday

(ASBURY PARK, NJ) -- Composer and pianist Murray Hidary brings MindTravel back to Asbury Park for a one-night-only Live-to-Headphones 'Silent' Piano concert under the stars on the Asbury Park Beach on Saturday, July 9th. Get ready to let your mind explore new pathways to creativity, focus and reflection as you experience MindTravel on the shores of the Atlantic. It takes place on the 3rd Avenue Beach at 10:00pm.

Little River Band LIVE! at the Count Basie Center for the Arts

Throughout the ‘70’s and ‘80’s, Little River Band enjoyed huge chart success with multiplatinum albums and chart-topping hits. To date, the group’s worldwide album, CD sales, and digital downloads top 35 million and, according to BMI, the band’s hit, “Reminiscing,” has registered over five million airplays on American radio.

comedy

NJPAC presents Brian Kilmeade on August 27th

(NEWARK, NJ) -- Fox & Friends co-host, leading nationally syndicated radio host, and New York Times bestselling author Brian Kilmeade will bring his well-known humor and commentary to New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) on Saturday, August 27, 2022 at 8:00pm.

dance

Roxey Ballet Company Accepting Submissions For River Dance Festival

(LAMBERTVILLE, NJ) -- The Roxey Ballet Company, Inc is accepting submissions from choreographers and/or companies to present their work in beautiful Hunterdon County on the banks of the Delaware River during the River Dance Festival, which takes place August 26-28 at the Music Mountain Theater in Lambertville, NJ. The deadline for submissions is July 25th, 2022.

art

The Art House Gallery presents “Not The End of The World…Yet” - New Work by Donna Kessinger

(JERSEY CITY, NJ) -- In celebration of Jersey City PRIDE month, the Art House Productions Gallery presents “Not The End of The World…Yet”, a solo exhibition of new work by Donna Kessinger from August 1-28, 2022 at the Rotunda Gallery, 2nd floor in City Hall, Downtown Jersey City. The Opening Reception will immediately follow the annual raising of the Pride flag which will be on Monday, August 1st at 12:00pm.

food

Essie’s Restaurant & Lounge Featuring Creole Cuisine and Live R&B and Jazz is now Open in Clementon

(CLEMENTON, NJ) -- In 2017, husband-and-wife entrepreneurs Mike and Chèrie Gillespie purchased a South Jersey building with the vision of opening an upscale restaurant and live music lounge. Shortly thereafter, a snowstorm caused the roof to completely cave in, delaying their plans. A global pandemic, a massive renovation, and two years later, the pair have finally opened Essie’s Restaurant & Lounge at 1 Garfield Avenue in Clementon, NJ across from Clementon Park & Splash World in Camden County.

community

Marking A Sacred Spot: Plaque Marking Reading of the Declaration of Independence in Trenton Re-installed

(TRENTON, NJ) -- On Monday, July 8, 1776, a group of Trenton residents gathered around the front doors of the Hunterdon County Court House on South Warren Street to hear the Declaration of Independence read aloud for the first time. In addition to Trenton, readings of the nation’s founding document were given that day in Philadelphia and in Easton, Pennsylvania.

SOPAC Honored Volunteer Team At 2022 Awards Ceremony

(SOUTH ORANGE, NJ) -- On Wednesday, June 29, the South Orange Performing Arts Center (SOPAC) honored its 50-person team of volunteers with a tropical-themed party and awards ceremony.

Mayor Baraka Launches 2022 Summer Youth Employment Program

(NEWARK, NJ) -- On July 6, Mayor Ras J. Baraka joined multiple local and national philanthropic supporters, representatives of the business and university community, and teen program participants to launch the 2022 Newark Summer Youth Employment Program (SYEP).

Axelrod Performing Arts Academy Offers 2022 Summer Programming at Bell Works

(HOLMDEL, NJ) -- Axelrod Performing Arts Academy’s (APPA) 2022 Summer Educational Programming which offers dance and musical theater classes and experiences for kids ages 5+ is underway. Classes are held at the Axelrod Contemporary Ballet Theater (AXCBT) studio at Bell Works, in Holmdel. Led by APAA Director and AXCBT Artistic Director Gabriel Chajnik, the Academy was established to offer year-round programming providing children and adults extensive dance training through a unique performing arts experience. The Academy shares AXCBT’s mission to cultivate an environment rooted in diversity, inspiration, encouragement and equality.

books

Learn about "New Jersey Shipwrecks" at Three Ocean County Libraries In July

(OCEAN COUNTY, NJ) -- Travel the storm-tossed New Jersey surf through history with noted local author Margaret Thomas Buchholz during “New Jersey Shipwrecks,” at three Ocean County Library branches: Barnegat Branch (July 9), Upper Shores Branch (July 14) and Jackson Branch (July 25). Each takes place at 2:00pm.

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