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New Jersey Stage:
Daily Edition 08-05-22




Here is the morning update from New Jersey's arts newswire. We regularly publish between 8-15 new articles and news reports each day. Nobody covers the Arts throughout the Garden State like New Jersey Stage!

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theatre
Theatre Preview: August 4-7


Here are previews of plays taking place this week. Click on the title to go to the full preview. Be sure to send press releases for your plays to [email protected] to be included. New Jersey Stage covers Equity, community, college, and high school theatre.
PHOTOS from "The Hummingbirds" at NJ Rep


(LONG BRANCH, NJ) -- New Jersey Repertory Company (NJ Rep) is currently presenting the U.S. premiere of The Hummingbirds: A Comedy of Menace by Garret Jon Groenveld.  It is a comic-drama set in the future, which may be closer than you think.  Performances run from August 4-28, Thursdays through Sundays. Photographer John Posada was on hand to take photos.
"The Marvelous Wonderettes" is In Final Weekend at Centenary Stage


(HACKETTSTOWN, NJ) -- Centenary Stage Company and the NEXTStage Repertory’s production of The Marvelous Wonderettes is in its final weekend of performances. The final performances will run August 4-7 in the Sitnik Theatre of the Lackland Performing Arts Center on the Centenary University campus at 715 Grand Avenue, Hackettstown, NJ.  

music
Shovels & Rope to perform at Asbury Lanes


(ASBURY PARK, NJ) -- Acclaimed rock duo Shovels & Rope is on tour in support of their critically acclaimed new album Manticore. The tour comes to Asbury Lanes on Friday, August 12th.  Doors are at 7:00pm, showtime is 8:00pm. 
Rock On! This Week's Sound Bites...8/4/22


“I do, it just came out in April so even better it's out there now and it's called “Ten” and well, it was pretty simple to title; it's my tenth album so it kind of named itself," laughed the great blues guitarist Albert Cummings as he discussed his latest release, pursuit of his dream and more after a recent show at the famed Iridium in New York City. "I usually name them after some kind of phrase or words in the album but it just happened to be my tenth so, I thought, well yeah that's pretty easy.“ 
Air Supply LIVE! on the Beach in Seaside Heights, NJ


It’s Saturday, July 23, 2022, and music lovers in Seaside Heights, NJ are excitedly awaiting a concert on the beach by the world-famous Australian pop duo, Air Supply.
Joe's Pub in September


(NEW YORK, NY) -- Joe’s Pub has announced their fall programming. September 2022 offers incredible performances from Latine artists: Afro-Cuban jazz grooves from Dayramir González, an evening of Latin alternative music with Jessica Medina & Mai-Elka Prado, Latin-folk influences from the Argentine female-powered band Fémina.  Plus there's the dreamy Stephanie Chou, who combines classical European and Chinese influences, Taiwanese artist Chien Chien Lu, who shares a distinctive approach to contemporary jazz, and hilarious anti-racist girl group, AzN PoP!  Here's a look at the programming at Joe's Pub in September.
Grunin Center presents "Ice-Cold Facts with Ice-T"


(TOMS RIVER, NJ) -- Rapper, actor, producer, author and speaker Ice-T will bring his Ice-Cold Facts to the Grunin Center for the Arts at Ocean County College on Tuesday, September 20 at 6:30pm. Ice-T will discuss overcoming adversity and share the life lessons that helped him not just to survive, but to thrive. The Ocean County College Foundation presents this as part of the Blauvelt Lecture Series. Tickets are $15. 
Sounds of a Summer Night Concerts Continue at Reeves-Reed Arboretum


(SUMMIT, NJ) -- Summer concerts are in full swing at Reeves-Reed Arboretum in Summit, NJ! The Ryan Hernandez Jazz Quartet and The Suyat Band performed in June and July. Upcoming August performances include CC & The Boys on August 10 and Sahara Moon on August 24.
Billy Joel adds 86th Monthly Show at MSG


(NEW YORK, NY) -- It's the residency that keeps going! Madison Square Garden Entertainment Corp. (MSGE) announced that by overwhelming demand, legendary musician and MSG franchise Billy Joel has added another show as part of his record-breaking residency at The World’s Most Famous Arena on Monday, December 19, 2022. The December show will mark Joel’s 86th monthly and 132nd lifetime show at The Garden.
ElmThree Productions Founder Becomes Co-Owner Of Nectar's


(BURLINGTON, VT) -- A long-standing landmark and music venue, Nectar’s has new owners. Concert promoter, talent buyer and ElmThree Productions founder, Edward Maier along with an investor group with a passion for music, have purchased the Burlington’s legendary music venue Nectar’s and Metronome.

comedy
MPAC presents comedian Eric D'Alessandro


(MORRISTOWN, NJ) -- Mayo Performing Arts Center (MPAC) presents comedian Eric D’Alessandro on Saturday, November 5 at 7:00pm.  The New York native has always found his place in the spotlight. His passion for comedy is equally credited to his creative mindset, as well as his big Italian-American family which inspires his raw comedic sketches and uncensored, relatable rhetoric. Adults Only. Mature content and language. 18+/adult content.

art
Women's History: Passion and Power on exhibit at Monmouth University


(WEST LONG BRANCH, NJ) -- The Pollak Gallery at Monmouth University presents the gallery exhibition Women’s History; Passion and Power featuring the work of Julie Dzikiewicz a Virginia-based artist. Dzikiewicz works in ancient encaustic technique using melted wax as paint. The wax is layered and re-fired to create luminous, stained-glass effects and three-dimensional texture. The exhibition runs from August 1 – September 30, 2022. The exhibition is free and open to the public.
Jersey City Museum Collection Makes Its Debut at the Zimmerli This Fall


(NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ) -- This fall, the Zimmerli Art Museum at Rutgers University­-New Brunswick debuts a major addition to its permanent collection that offers a variety of perspectives on American art and life through a regional lens. American Stories: Gifts from the Jersey City Museum Collection, on view from September 1 to December 30, features nearly 100 paintings, prints, photographs, and sculptures.
RVCC to Present Exhibition Focusing on Current Social Issues


(BRANCHBURG, NJ) -- Raritan Valley Community College’s Arts & Design department will present THE FUTURE IS, an exhibition showcasing the work of 10 artists who address topics of current social and community issues, August 31-September 30, in the Art Gallery at the College’s Branchburg campus.

food
Eggland's Best Celebrates In-Home Release of Disney and Pixar's "Lightyear" with Sweepstakes, Recipes and more!


(CEDAR KNOLLS, N.J., Aug. 3, 2022 /PRNewswire) -- Eggland's Best is off to its biggest adventure yet! Known for its superior taste and nutrition, the #1 branded egg in the U.S. is on a mission to celebrate the in-home release of Disney and Pixar's Lightyear with stellar prizes and experiences.

community
Flemington DIY presents Tell Us Everything! Real People Telling Real Stories


(FLEMINGTON, NJ) -- Flemington DIY presents Tell Us Everything! - Real People Telling Real Stories on Thursday, August 11 from 7:00pm-9:00pm. The storytellers include Joey Novick (the host of the night), John "Gemini" Lombardi, Christopher Korbel, Janet Quartarone, and Lily Asch.
"Victorian Day and Illumination Night" in Ocean Grove


(OCEAN GROVE, NJ) -- A colorful and cherished tradition,  the Ocean Grove Camp Meeting Association (OGCMA) will present Victorian Day and Illumination Night celebrating Ocean Grove’s Victorian and Methodist heritage, on Friday August 12 (from 8:00pm – 10:00pm) and Saturday, August 13 (from 12 Noon to 8:30pm).  Attendees are encouraged to dress up for this historic celebration.  Most events are free offering a fun-filled day and evening for the whole family.  



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