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theatre
Pioneer Productions presents "God of Carnage" (MORRISTOWN, NJ) -- Pioneer Productions presents Yasmina Reza’s hilariously funny, Tony Award®-winning play, God of Carnage, at Fellowship Hall in the Morristown Methodist Church in downtown Morristown, NJ. Pioneer co-founder Shanna Levine-Phelps of Livingston directs this “action-packed… knockout farce” (Wall Street Journal) that will run from October 28 through November 6.
Premiere Stages presents "Certain Aspects of Conflict in the Negro Family" (UNION, NJ) -- Premiere Stages at Kean University presents the premiere production of Certain Aspects of Conflictin the Negro Family by Ty Lie Shider, the recepient of the 2021/22 Liberty Live Commission, on October 13-23 under the tent at Kean University’s Liberty Hall Museum (1003 Morris Avenue, Union, NJ.). Tensions reach an all-time high between Newark residents and police, racial and civil unrest begins spilling into Plainfield, New Jersey in the Long Hot Summer of 1967. Clif and Peach moved their family to Plainfield for the promise of a better future, but as the riots begin, the family contemplates a return to the South..
Paper Mill Playhouse announces Jen Bender as New Associate Artistic Director (MILBURN, NJ) -- Paper Mill Playhouse has announced that Jen Bender (Broadway’s The Lion King, The Wedding Singer, Avenue Q) will join the company as Associate Artistic Director, following longtime Associate Artistic Director Patrick Parker, who stepped down on September 30, 2022 after 27 years at the post. Bender worked previously with Paper Mill Playhouse as Associate Director of Honeymoon in Vegas (2013) and as part of the commercial production team for The Sting (2018).
Mt Tabor ART's Collaborative presents Jordan Wolfe's "Night of the Living Dead! The Musical!" (MT TABOR, NJ) -- Back by Popular Demand - Mt Tabor ART's Collaborative presents Jordan Wolfe’s Night of the Living Dead! The Musical! on October 7th and October 9th at 7:00pm at The Tabernacle. This is a sidesplitting rock n' roll comedy sendup of the legendary 1968 zombie film.
music
Julian Lennon Named Official Ambassador for World College Radio Day 2022 (HEWITT, NJ) /PRNewswire/ -- World-renowned singer and artist Julian Lennon is named as the official 2022 Ambassador for the 12th Annual World College Radio Day, which is happening worldwide on Friday, October 7, 2022. The event is organized by the College Radio Foundation.
Depeche Mode to Release "Memento Mori" and Tour (NEW YORK, NY) -- Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Class of 2020 inductees Depeche Mode will be releasing a new album and embarking on a world tour in 2023. The Memento Mori Tour will support the band’s forthcoming 15th studio album, Memento Mori, due out in Spring 2023. Locally, the tour comes to Madison Square Garden on April 14, 2023.
Englewood's Allen George Reaping Success From Beyonce's "Break My Soul" (ENGLEWOOD, NJ) -- Longtime Englewood, New Jersey resident and highly regarded music producer, Allen George, is reaping great success from Beyonce's new single "Break My Soul," which became Billboard's #1 Hot 100 single. "Break My Soul" became a #1 single on multiple charts and formats, and she has George to credit. "Break My Soul." uses the production of "Show Me Love," produced by Allen George and his longtime production partner Fred McFarlane; the song was initially performed by singer Robin S. and released in 1990.
comedy
NJPAC presents Jim Gaffigan (NEWARK, NJ) -- New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) welcomes Grammy nominated comedian, actor, writer, producer, two-time New York Times best-selling author, Jim Gaffigan to Newark on Thursday, January 5 at 8:00pm.
film
Count Basie Center for the Arts accepting submissions for its Teen + College Film Festival (RED BANK, NJ) -- The Count Basie Center for the Arts is accepting submissions for its Count Basie Center Teen + College Film Festival, with the mission to locate, showcase and recognize New Jersey student filmmakers from 7th grade all the way through college.
"An Evening of the World’s Best Short Films" in Cranford (CRANFORD, NJ) -- Asbury Shorts USA, New York City’s longest-running short film exhibition and travel show partners with The Garden State Film Festival to present their nationally recognized: “An Evening of the World’s Best Short Films” at the Cranford Theater in Cranford, New Jersey on Thursday, November 3, 2022, with the first film blasting on to the screen at 7:00pm. This special screening of world-renowned short films from the past and present is strongly recommended for ages 16 and way above.
Rebuilt from Broken Glass screens at the Fall 2022 New Jersey Film Festival on Saturday, October 8
Rebuilt from Broken Glass, created by Larry Hanover, is a documentary film about a Holocaust survivor that explores the idea that even in very dark times there is light at the end. Many families were separated during the Holocaust as they were displaced and were murdered because they were Jewish. This film directly opposes the goals of the Holocaust as Hanover presents a shining story that focuses on the reunion of two Jewish friends. Through the music of what seems to be flute and piano and the captivating Fred Behrend, this story juggles the tones of lightheartedness and darkness. The message of the film is all about the now, the future, and the love that is shared along the way.
community
Newark to Host 2022 Roadmap to Educational Equity Conference (NEWARK, NJ) -- On October 4, 2022, Mayor Ras J. Baraka announced that the City of Newark will host the 2022 Roadmap to Educational Equity Conference on Friday, October 28 from 8:30am to 5:00pm and Saturday, October 29 from 8:30am to 2:30pm at the New Jersey Institute of Technology Campus Center, located at 150 Bleeker Street.
New Jersey State Federation of Women's Clubs Announces New President, Shirley Holley (NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ) -- The New Jersey State Federation of Women’s Clubs (NJSFWC), the largest volunteer women’s organization in the state, has announced the appointment of its new Board President Shirley Holly of Barnegat, NJ. Holly has been a clubwoman for 33 years and served on the NJSFWC Board in various roles since 1998, as well as the national Generation Federation of Women’s Clubs Board since 2002.
Ramapo College Announces Bachelor of Science in Neuroscience (MAHWAH, NJ) -- Ramapo College of New Jersey has announced its newest undergraduate program, a Bachelor of Science in Neuroscience, effective immediately. Students will gain an understanding of the organization of the nervous system as well as an appreciation of the interdisciplinary nature of neuroscience and the study of mind, brain, and behavior.
books
Grunin Center hosts A Conversation with Jamaica Kincaid (TOMS RIVER, NJ) -- The Ocean County College Foundation welcomes award-winning writer Jamaica Kincaid to the Jay and Linda Grunin Center for the Arts on Monday, October 24. The event, part of the Blauvelt Speaker Series, is free and open to the public. The event takes place at 11:00am.
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