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theatre
New Jersey Theatre Alliance Announces New Career Accelerator Program New Jersey Theatre Alliance has announced their new Career Accelerator Program, a 6-month program comprising three part-time, 8-week placements; two with professional theatres and one with New Jersey Theatre Alliance to learn about theatre administration and management in real-world contexts. In addition to learning in the field, fellows will participate in professional development seminars, one-on-one mentoring meetings, and check-ins with the Theatre Alliance Staff.
Lewis Center for the Arts presents "Icarus and Other Party Tricks" (PRINCETON, NJ) -- The Lewis Center for the Arts’ Program in Theater at Princeton University will present Icarus and Other Party Tricks, a first semi-staged reading of an immersive drama exploring themes of grief, confrontation, and tenderness. Written and directed by Princeton senior Sarah Grinalds, the piece follows a protagonist’s manic episode through mandated therapy sessions, familial confrontations, and her own brainscape. Performances are on September 30 at 7:30pm and October 1 at 2:00pm & 7:30pm in the Drapkin Studio at the Lewis Arts complex on the Princeton campus. The show is free and open to the public; no tickets required.
PHOTOS from "Hair" at Phoenix Productions (RED BANK, NJ) -- Phoenix Productions presented Hair from September 23-25 and photographer John Posada was on hand to take photos. This classic American tribal love rock musical celebrates the sixties counterculture in all its barefoot, long-haired, bell-bottomed, beaded and fringed glory.
Algonquin Arts Theatre Reunites Cast and Creative Team for "Man of La Mancha" Recreating the Epic Production from Ten Years Ago (MANASQUAN, NJ) -- Algonquin Arts Theatre presents Man of La Mancha from October 14-23, 2022. Based on The Adventures of Don Quixote, Man of La Mancha is a remarkable, poignant and moving musical that was one of the first shows to musicalize a piece of historical literature. At times both inspiring and thought provoking, the story will warm the heart of everyone whose spirits were ever raised by the prospect of a victory by the underdog.
music
The Hudson West Folk Festival Takes Place October 15th (JERSEY CITY, NJ) -- In its historic downtown area, three blocks to the Exchange Place PATH station and just two stops from Manhattan, Jersey City again hosts the Hudson West Folk Festival on Saturday, October 15th from noon to 10:00pm at the new Nimbus Arts Center. This festival will include performances from nationally-known artists and highly regarded regional acts. The lineup includes Ebony Hillbillies, Leslie Mendelson, J Pope and the HearNow, Jaimee Harris, Cole Quest and the City Pickers, Ari Hest, Ukrainian Village Voices, and KJ Denhert.
Jersey City Theater Center presents DakhaBrakha (JERSEY CITY, NJ) -- Jersey City Theater Center presents Ukrainian world music quartet DakhaBrakha at White Eagle Hall on Wednesday, October 19 at 7:30pm. Reflecting fundamental elements of sound and soul, Ukrainian “ethno-chaos” band DakhaBrakha, create a world of unexpected new music.
BlowUpRadio.com's New & Notable NJ Music: 9/26/22 Lazlo, founder of BlowUpRadio.com (an online station based around New Jersey artists), shines a light on some of the many new releases from NJ based musicians each week with this column. This week Lazlo takes a look at releases by 9fm, Joe Juliano, Jon Caspi & The First Gun, Yawn Mower, Plus Tax, The Smithereens, Taser Video, and Old Smile.
MSG presents Wizkid (NEW YORK, NY) -- Grammy Award winning and multi-Platinum selling artist Wizkid will perform at Madison Square Garden on Wednesday, November 16 at 8:00pm – marking the Nigerian superstar’s first show at The World’s Most Famous Arena.
ProgStock 2022 Takes Place October 7-9 at UCPAC (RAHWAY, NJ) -- ProgStock 2022 is the sixth edition of an annual, 3-day, volunteer-run event whose mission is to shine light one of the most exciting and creative genres of rock music, Progressive Rock. This year's event takes place October 7-9 at the Union County Performing Arts Center in Rahway.
comedy
Eddie B brings his "Teachers Only Comedy Tour" to Count Basie Center for the Arts (RED BANK, NJ) - Comedian Eddie B. taking America by storm with his clever and insightful "What Teachers Really Say" DocuSeries, is currently touring the US with his "Teachers Only" Comedy Tour, with a local performance at Count Basie Center for the Arts on Saturday, October 1 at 8:00pm.
NJPAC presents Fortune Feimster (NEWARK, NJ) -- New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) presents standup comedian, writer, and actor, Fortune Feimster, on Friday, October 14 at 8:00pm. Feimster comes to Newark on the heels of her first and wildly successful one-hour special, SWEET & SALTY, which is currently streaming on Netflix and was nominated for Best Comedy Special by the Critic’s Choice Awards.
film
Horror film spoof The House screens at the Fall 2022 New Jersey Film Festival on Friday, September 30 The House directed by Liang-Chun Lin dares to explore what few others have considered: Which is scarier - the cost of living or living in a house haunted by ghosts?
art
Newark Arts Festival: Artful Healing Opens with a Festive Reception on October 6th at the Newark Museum of Art (NEWARK, NJ) -- On Thursday, October 6th, Newark Arts Festival (“NAF”) kicks off with a festive Opening Reception from 6:00pm to 9:00pm at The Newark Museum of Art (“NMOA”). Free with RSVP, the event will celebrate 21 years of NAF, voted New Jersey’s Favorite Visual Arts Festival two years in a row. It will also mark the very first time that NAF’s signature art exhibition is being held within the NMOA’s 2nd floor galleries, providing an incredible opportunity to the local artist community.
Pro Arts Jersey City announces two new exhibits at to be held during the Jersey City Studio Tours (JERSEY CITY, NJ) -- Pro Arts Jersey City showcases two new exhibitions that feature new work created in 2022 by Pro Arts and ART150 members. From work submitted for Right Now, Dr.Butera selected ten standout artists to exhibit in the ART150 Gallery for the month of October. A second set of work was selected by the Pro Arts exhibition team to exhibit in a temporary gallery located in the same building. This pop up show will only be up for the three days of the JCAST weekend.
community
Day of the Dead "Celebration" set for Washington (WASHINGTON, NJ) -- Washington Borough (Warren County) will bring a taste of a predominately Southwest holiday to the Northeast when it hosts its second annual Day of the Dead celebration on Thursday, October 27.
Philly Aids Thrift Celebrates 17th Anniversary with Return of Their Outdoor Block Party and Fall Festival (PHILADELPHIA, PA) -- Philly AIDS Thrift brings back their beloved block party and fall festival with a full day of free, family and fido friendly fun! Philly AIDS Thrift 17th Anniversary Block Party will take place at the 700 blocks of S. 5th Street and E. Passyunk Avenue (between Bainbridge St. and Monroe St.) on Saturday, October 1, 2022, from 12:00pm to 6:00pm.
sports
The Far Hills Race Meeting Takes Place October 15th (FAR HILLS, NJ) /PRNewswire/ -- The Far Hills Race Meeting, New Jersey's premier steeplechase event, is celebrating its 101st running on Saturday, October 15, 2022. For the first time in its history, this year's event will hold a sixth race program in honor of the late John Forbes, a fixture at Monmouth Park for 40 years as a trainer and past President of the New Jersey Thoroughbred Horsemen's Association called the John Forbes Memorial Race.
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