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New Jersey Stage:
Daily Edition 08-22-22
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
PHOTOS from "Gypsy" at Spring Lake Theatre (SPRING LAKE, NJ) -- Spring Lake Theatre is presenting Gypsy over the last two weekends in August. Gypsy tells the story of the dreams and efforts of one hungry powerhouse of a woman, to get her two daughters into show business. It is loosely based on the 1957 memoir of famous striptease artist Gypsy Rose Lee. Photographer John Posada was on hand to take photos.
music
America LIVE! on the Beach in Seaside Heights, NJ There’s a free wind blowing off the ocean this August 6, 2022 evening as an enthusiastic crowd on the beach in Seaside Heights, NJ readies itself for a nostalgic evening of music from the top ’70s folk-rock band, America.
Union County Fall Concert features Max Weinberg, The Smithereens, and Ray Andersen's Bowie Tribute (CLARK, NJ) -- Union County presents a Fall Concert headlined by Max Weinberg on Saturday, September 10 from 6:00pm to 10:00pm at Oak Ridge Park, located at 136 Oak Ridge Road in Clark. The event is free for all to attend. The concert also features The Smithereens. Ray Andersen’s Bowie & Beyond opens the night. Residents should bring their own blankets and lawn chairs to enjoy the show.
Jimmy Vivino headlines The Festival in the Borough (WASHINGTON, NJ) -- The Festival in the Borough will have a bit of a late night TV feel to it this year when Conan O'Brien's longtime musical director, Jimmy Vivino, takes the stage. This year's festival, the largest street and music event in Northwest Jersey, is slated for Saturday, September 17. It is truly a townwide event with three stages of music and nearly 20 musical acts throughout the day and into the night in the Downtown district along Route 57.
MILCK x BIIANCO x Autumn Rowe ft. Ani DiFranco Release New Music Video for Roe v. Wade Song "We Won’t Go Back" Singer-Songwriter, producer and advocate MILCK has teamed up with BIIANCO, Grammy-winner Autumn Rowe, and Ani DiFranco for an urgent new protest song “We Won’t Go Back,” created in response to the overturning of Roe v. Wade, built from audio recorded during a protest on the steps of the Supreme Court in DC.
Long-Lost Live Performance Of Creedence Clearwater Revival's "Fortunate Son" Is Released (LOS ANGELES, CA) -- Craft Recordings have recently announced the forthcoming release of Creedence Clearwater Revival’s legendary long-lost recording of their 1970 show at London’s Royal Albert Hall, which will be available for the first time ever in multiple formats (detailed below) as Creedence Clearwater Revival at the Royal Albert Hall. The live album is set for release on September 16th and is available now for pre-order.
Anthony Krizan releases video for "Strawberry Wine" Anthony Krizan is one of the busiest artists in the Garden State, which explains why it's been nearly six years since his last album. The owner of Sonic Boom Studios, Krizan is a producer/engineer as well as a top guitarist and singer-songwriter. On August 19, 2022, he released a video for "Strawberry Wine" - the first single from his upcoming album.
Ocean County Library Upper Shores Branch presents Maggie Worsdale's "1960s Classics" (LAVALLETTE, NJ) -- The music of the ‘60s is a soundtrack for a generation, and its influence continues today. Maggie Worsdale will perform “1960s Classics” at the Ocean County Library Upper Shores Branch on Wednesday, September 14 at 7:00pm. Maggie will mine her vast repertoire for some of the most popular songs of the era, made famous by the Beatles, Bob Dylan, Carole King, Joni Mitchell, Elvis Presley, and other memorable artists.
Ocean Grove Camp Meeting Association presents "Music Eclectica: Sacred Music Through the Ages" (OCEAN GROVE, NJ) -- The Ocean Grove Camp Meeting Association (OGCMA) presents “Music Eclectica: Sacred Music Through the Ages,” on Sunday August 28, 2022 at 7:30pm at the Great Auditorium. This is a non-ticketed, free admission concert and a free will offering will be accepted.
The Racer releases "Blush" The Racer (Mint 400 Records) is an indie/electronic/alt rock band from New York’s Hudson Valley consisting of Pete Marotta, Mike Esserman, and Eric Sosler. The Racer, self produced, has been experimenting using the studio as an instrument to explore new sounds and techniques, and continuing their pursuit to grow as artists. Patiently taking their time to finish their newest album during the many obstacles the Covid Pandemic created, "Blush" is finally completed. Guided and inspired by the expertise of their past producers Mike Kalajian and Dan Hannon (Manchester Orchestra), The Racer continues to write music that suits their needs and wants as a group.
Love in Reverse releases "Fake It" Love In Reverse released Fake It vie DaDa Drumming Records on August 19, 2022. The 10-track album was produced and mixed by Andres Karu, and mastered by Drew Lavyne/All Digital Mastering. It features performances by Michael Ferentino, Andres Karu, and Dave Halpern. All of the songs were written by Michael Ferentino.
The Happy Fits release video for "Around and Around" The lively alt/indie-pop New Jersey trio The Happy Fits have released a video for their latest single "Around And Around" ahead of their upcoming third studio album, Under The Shade of Green, available for pre-order now. In addition to new music, the band will hit the road this fall and winter across the EU and UK, with U.S. dates soon after.
Red Hot Chili Peppers to receive prestigious Global Icon Award and perform live at 2022 "VMAs" (NEWARK, NJ) -- Red Hot Chili Peppers will receive the prestigious Global Icon Award and perform live at the 2022 “VMAs,” airing Sunday, August 28 at 8:00pm from the Prudential Center in Newark. The 8x “VMAs” winners to make their highly-anticipated return to the iconic MTV stage for the first time in over two decades, last performing in 2000 when they received the coveted Video Vanguard Award.
Makin Waves Song of the Week: "Strawberry Wine" by Anthony Krizan While singer-songwriter-guitarist-producer-engineer Anthony Krizan often is busy recording other artists at his Raritan Borough-based Sonic Boom Studios, it’s been nearly six years since he released his album, “Dust and Bone.” The impressive debut LP earned the Jersey rock journeyman the 2016 Makin Waves Male Artist of the Year Award.
Weequahic Park House Music Festival (NEWARK, NJ) -- This year's Weequahic Park House Music Festival takes place Saturday, September 10, 2022 from 11:00am to 8:00pm in beautiful Weequahic Park! The star-studded event is the largest house music festival in New Jersey and also features a splash of festive Caribbean soca music. The lineup includes DJ Punch, DJ T-Wise (Ubiquity Soul), Kevin Lyttle, Evelyn "Champagne" King, CeCe Rogers, DJ Hippie Torrales, DJ Dan Dan, The Basement Boys, Crystal Waters (of "Gypsy Woman (She's Homeless)" fame), DJ Martin Gee and Joe Claussell.
comedy
THE GOAT by David Burke hosts Comedy Night with Joseph Anthony (UNION BEACH, NJ) -- Headliner comedian Joseph Anthony and featuring Rob Epple will keep you laughing at the next Comedy Night dinner and a show on Thursday, August 25 at the “Chandelier Supper Club” at New Jersey's hottest new restaurant, THE GOAT by David Burke. The evening begins with a reception at 6:30pm for cocktails (cash bar) with light passed hors d’oeuvres; then, the three-course prix fixe dinner and comedy show starts at 7:00pm.
film
Director of "A Rising Fury" to Attend Lighthouse Film Society's Private Screening Fundraiser for Doctors Without Borders (LONG BEACH ISLAND, NJ) — On Wednesday, August 31 at 7:30pm, Lighthouse International Film Festival presents a private screening of A Rising Fury at Long Beach Island Foundation of the Arts & Sciences. The film’s director Lesya Kalynska and producer TJ Collins will be in attendance. Ticket sales to benefit Doctors Without Borders.
dance
PHOTOS from "The Lost Princess of Oz" (HOLMDEL, NJ) --The Axelrod Contemporary Ballet Theater (AXCBT) is presenting the World Premiere of Artistic Director Gabriel Chajnik’s multi-media dance musical, The Lost Princess of Oz in the Pollak Theater at Monmouth University in Long Branch, NJ. The production runs from Saturday, August 20 to Sunday, August 28 with at 7:30pm with nine performances in all. Photographer John Posada was on hand to take photos.
Centenary Stage Company Opens Registration for Fall 2022 Conservatory of Dance (HACKETTSTOWN, NJ) -- This fall, Centenary Stage Company is offering 2 eight-week sessions of the Conservatory of Dance. The first session will run August 29 through October 21, and the second session will run October 24 through December 16. Registration for the Conservatory of Dance is open through August 28; the cost for 1 class per week is $130.00, 2 classes per week is $195.00, and 3 classes per week is $275.00 per person. Prior dance experience is required.
art
Pro Arts Jersey City presents "Equinox" (JERSEY CITY, NJ) -- Pro Arts Jersey City presents "Equinox" from September 3-25, 2022 at ART150 Gallery. The exhibit was curated by Dorie Dahlberg. An Artists Reception will take place September 9th during JCFridays from 6:00pm-9:00pm.
Times Relentless Melt, ten artists' ruminations on the complex nature of time opens at the Princeton University Art Museum (PRINCETON, NJ) -- The ways we grapple with time—its use as a measuring tool for our lives, its nature as both intangible and tangible, and its unceasing march forward—are the subject of the exhibition Time’s Relentless Melt at the Princeton University Art Museum. Curated by Katherine Bussard, the Museum’s Peter Bunnell Curator of Photography, the exhibition will be on view August 20 through November 6, 2022, at Art on Hulfish, the Museum’s photo-forward gallery in downtown Princeton.
community
Top 15 Most Read Stories at New Jersey Stage from August 14-20, 2022 Here's a look at the top 15 most read articles published at New Jersey Stage from August 14-20, 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 7 counties in New Jersey (Atlantic, Bergen, Essex, Hunterdon, Middlesex, Monmouth, and Ocean) and one from New York City.
Lambertville Station Restaurant and Inn Hosting Fall Fest (LAMBERTVILLE, NJ) /PRNewswire/ -- Lambertville Station Restaurant and Inn, a member of Genesis Hospitality, will host its first annual Fall Fest Saturday, October 22 and Sunday, October 23, 2022. This free festival is open to the public and welcomes fun-seekers from 10:00am – 6:00pm, rain or shine. The Fall Fest community celebration will offer games, family activities, delicious food, a beer garden, and live music.
books
Novelist Joyce Hinnefeld and Poet Lois Marie Harrod to Present at Warren Community College (WASHINGTON, NJ) -- The Warren Community College Visiting Authors Series returns to an in-person format on Thursday, September 15, marking the first on-campus event of the venerated and long-running series since the beginning of the pandemic. Novelist Joyce Hinnefeld and poet Lois Marie Harrod will read from their most recent books beginning at 7:30pm in room 123A. The event is free and open to the public.
Storywalk(R) Inspires Bonding and Purpose at Ocean County Library Stafford Branch (STAFFORD TOWNSHIP, NJ) -- More than 175 children and adults shared a love of reading and community support in Storywalk®, during July and August through a partnership of the Ocean County Library Stafford Branch and the Hunger Foundation of Southern Ocean.
sports
Ramapo College Foundation's 35th Annual Golf Outing (MAHWAH, NJ) -- The Ramapo College Foundation will hold its 35th Annual Golf Outing at the Upper Montclair Country Club in Clifton, N.J., on Thursday, September 15. Proceeds from the Golf Outing provide student scholarships, fund faculty-student research and support special programs on campus. Century 21 Construction and the Anthony J. Marino family, The Rick DeSilva Family and Liberty Dealerships serve as lead sponsors of the event.
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