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theatre
Playwrights Kareken and Murrell to Host "Talk-Back" Event at Cape May Stage on September 18th (CAPE MAY, NJ) -- The Broadway hit play, The Lifespan of a Fact, written by Jeremy Kareken, David Murrell, and Gordon Farrell, based on the true story between essayist, John D’Agata and a fact-checker, Jim Fingal, continues at Cape May Stage through October 2nd with a special talk-back directly following the Sunday, September 18th matinee at 2:00pm. The talk-back will begin at approximately 3:30pm and is free and open to the public to attend.
music
Oleta Adams next up at The Woodland (MAPLEWOOD, NJ) -- Smooth Jazz New Jersey and the Maplewood Department of Arts & Culture team up with Smooth Jazz New York to present 4-time Grammy Nominee Oleta Adams on September 24 at The Woodland. With Oleta behind the Baby Grand piano, she brings her dynamic voice, and the music that brought her international fame. This show is sure to be a blockbuster. With the last two performances selling out, music lovers may want to get tickets early.
NJPAC presents Morrissey (NEWARK,NJ) -- New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) presents British singer-songwriter Morrissey on Thursday, December 1 at 8:00pm. Morrissey was the singer and lyricist of The Smiths for 6 years and has been a successful solo artist for the past 35 years.
Anthony D'Amato Releases Video For "Long Haul" (BROOKLYN, NY) -- Critically acclaimed songwriter Anthony D'Amato released a video for his addictive new single, “Long Haul.” Shot entirely on Super 8 by filmmaker David Dibble, the epic video features a century old steam train, a 1929 Ford Model A, and a horse named Warrior joining D’Amato on a larger-than-life journey through San Juan Mountains outside Durango, Colorado.
MPAC presents The Wood Brothers (MORRISTOWN, NJ) -- Roots music trio The Wood Brothers, featuring brothers Chris (originally of Medeski, Martin & Wood) and Oliver Wood, along with multi-instrumentalist Jano Rix, bring their distinctive flair to their union of folk, blues, gospel, and jazz to Mayo Performing Arts Center on Tuesday, October 4 at 7:30pm. Tickets range from $30-$50.
Roxy Music Rocks NYC One Last Time Roxy Music began its 50th Anniversary tour last week in Toronto and Washington, DC. Last night (September 12), their third show was at Madison Square Garden in New York City. I have seen Roxy and Bryan Ferry quite a few times since my first show in Paris, France back in 1979 but I wanted to make sure I didn’t miss this tour as it may very well be their last. The core band was reunited with guitarist Phil Manzanera, woodwinds/sax player Andy Mackay and drummer Paul Thompson back together again since their 2011 tour. The set list included songs from all of their eight studio albums with most coming from their big hit Avalon including the title track, The Main Thing, More Than This, and others. Surprisingly songs the performed a number of songs from For Your Pleasure including In Every Dream Home a Heartache, Do The Strand, Editions of You and The Bogus Man.
film
Showroom Cinema to have special screening of "Nightclubbing: The Birth of Punk Rock in NYC" (ASBURY PARK, NJ) -- The ShowRoom Cinema in Asbury Park will host a one night only screening of Nightclubbing: The Birth of Punk Rock in NYC on Tuesday, September 27 at 7:30pm. Producer Mike Schnapp will be on hand for a post-screening Q&A, conducted by 90.5 the Night DJ Jeff Raspe. Advance tickets are available at the box office and showroomcinemas.com
Monmouth Arts presents Sneak Peak of "The Return of Tanya Tucker: Featuring Brandi Carlile" (RED BANK, NJ) -- The Film Sneak Peek Series presented by Monmouth Arts returns this Fall with The Return of Tanya Tucker: Featuring Brandi Carlile on Thursday, October 6, 2022. Get a first look at the film before it premieres in New York and Los Angeles and enjoy lite bites, beer, and wine at the pre-screening reception. The reception runs from 6:00pm to 7:00pm. The film screening begins at 7:15pm at Basie Center Cinemas in Red Bank.
Little Satchmo Fall 2022 New Jersey Film Festival Video Q+A Here is the Little Satchmo Fall 2022 New Jersey Film Festival Q+A with Director John Alexander and Festival Director Al Nigrin.
community
Jersey City's Latin American Music Series, Música y Ritmos, Returns September 24 with Free Event: Performances and Dance Party (JERSEY CITY, NJ) -- On Saturday, September 24th, Música y Ritmos, the Latin American Music Series co-produced by the Nimbus Arts Center and Segunda Quimbamba Folkloric Center, returns! This free event, held at the Nimbus Arts Center, will feature live music performances, a salsa lesson, artisan vendors, and an open dance floor. Featured performers include Jersey City’s beloved Segunda Quimbamba performing Bomba y Plena: Puerto Rican folk drum music and dance; as well as Los Hermanos Gonzalez, a young band from Utuado, Puerto Rico whose music ranges from Puerto Rican Folk Music to other popular music of Latin America, DJ Carlos Hedricks, and Mike Andino of Estilo Dance will lead the Salsa dance lesson.
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