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theatre
Bergen County Players presents "Clue" (ORADELL, NJ) -- Bergen County Players (BCP), one of America’s longest-running little theater companies, presents the zany, hilarious madcap comedy CLUE, opening on October 29. Under the direction of Bill Kaufman, this fast-paced laugh riot adapted from the hit 1985 film, which in turn was adapted from the classic board game, "is mostly silly and engagingly fun. Chock full of physical comedy, sight gags, and dorky goodness, this board game come to life is a wonderful distraction from 21st century realities.” Performances will take place at the Little Firehouse Theatre, 298 Kinderkamack Road in Oradell, October 29 through November 19.
Dunbar Repertory Company presents Geoffrey Owens in "Now I Am Alone" (MIDDLETOWN, NJ) -- The Dunbar Repertory Company, in collaboration with the Middletown Arts Center, presents Geoffrey Owens in “Now I Am Alone”, based on the works of William Shakespeare, on Saturday, November 5 at 3:00pm. The words of the “Bard” come alive in the most capable hands of Owens in this 90-minute roller coaster of Shakespeare’s comedies, tragedies and romances!
music
The Jewish Heritage Museum of Monmouth County presents “Itay Goren in Concert” on Sunday (FREEHOLD, NJ) -- The Jewish Heritage Museum of Monmouth County presents a piano performance called “Itay Goren in Concert” on Sunday, October 30th, 2022 at 2:00pm. This concert will include pieces by Beethoven, Brahms, Mendelssohn, Milhaud, and Ravel. This concert is available in-person and on Zoom. Tickets are $15 for members, $18 for non-members.
Matt O'Ree Band returns with "Hand In Glove" The Matt O'Ree Band is back with Hand In Glove, set for release on November 3rd. In my opinion, it is by far the band’s most musically ambitious and solid release to date. It is also the best to utilize the talents of Eryn O’Ree on lead vocals. The way the album switches back and forth from Matt on lead vocals to Eryn gives the album a special quality. This is the band's first studio album since Brotherhood in 2016.
Vivid Stage presents “Lovers, Heroes and Villains” cabaret on November 12th (MADISON, NJ) -- Vivid Stage, professional Theatre in Residence at Oakes Center in Summit, presents the Vivid Cabaret: “Lovers, Heroes and Villains” on November 12, 2022 at the Madison Community Arts Center. The cabaret will be an intimate evening of songs, featuring your favorite lovers, heroes and villains from the musical canon. The event begins at at 8:00pm.
Lake Street Dive to Perform at NJPAC with special guest Monica Martin (NEWARK, NJ) -- See Lake Street Dive at New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) in Newark, New Jersey, on Sunday, February 5, 2023 at 7:00pm for an easy going, semi-acoustic evening. Concertgoers can sing along as the band performs a revue of their 18-year catalog of songs. Join the band in their most relaxed, basement couch setting for deep cuts, fan favorites and maybe some works in progress. Also performing as a show opener is acclaimed singer-songwriter special guest: Monica Martin.
Motor City Revue comes to Brook Arts Center on Friday (BOUND BROOK, NJ) -- The Motor City Revue -- from Hitsville to Soulsville -- is a 13-piece band covering popular and rare Motown hits, plus Stax artists and popular rock and soul classics. Appearing at the Brook Arts Center on October 28, 2022 at 8:00pm, Motor City Revue faithfully recreates the signature Motown sound and in the process, takes audiences on a journey back in time. Wear your dancing shoes!
Jon Caspi & The First Gun Releases "Raise 'Em High! & Other Delights" Via Fake Chapter Records On October 21, 2022, New Jersey punk/americana rock outfit Jon Caspi & The First Gun shared their new 5-song EP Raise 'Em High! & Other Delights, via Fake Chapter Records, which includes the new version of their fan favorite barroom sing-along song, “Raise ‘Em High!”, featuring Jesse Malin on vocals, and Dez Cadena (known from Black Flag and The Misfits) on guitar.
Charlie’s First Night in Hometown at the Basie Sunday, October 23rd, Charlie Puth kicked off night one of the CHARLIE One Night Only tour to a packed house in his hometown, Red Bank, NJ, at the Count Basie Center for the Arts. The artist came out strong with Charlie Be Quiet! and Light Switch (the TikTok song of the year) for the first two tracks before diving into a plentitude of number one hits.
film
"Jaws" Is Coming Back to New Jersey -- Look out! The scare-your-pants-off movie Jaws, enormous shark and all, is coming back to New Jersey this weekend as a concert movie at three cities, The Count Basie Center in Red Bank at 8 p.m. Friday, Newark’s Performing Arts Center at 8 p.m. Saturday and New Brunswick’s State Theater at 3 p.m. Sunday.
art
Artworks presents BOLD WILL HOLD (TRENTON, NJ) -- Up next at Artworks is BOLD WILL HOLD - a tattoo inspired group art show. The exhibit runs from October 25 to November 19th in their Gallery. There will be an opening reception on Friday, November 4 from 6:00pm-9:00pm.
community
Princeton Public Library Hosts Youth Community Service Launch Pad on November 12th (PRINCETON, NJ) -- Students in sixth through ninth grade are invited to participate in the Youth Community Service Launch Pad Saturday, November 12 from 10:00am through 1:30pm at Princeton Public Library.
Christmas Village Returns To LOVE Park And City Hall (PHILADELPHIA, PA) -- Christmas Village in Philadelphia will again transform LOVE Park (1500 JFK Blvd.) and City Hall's Courtyard and North Broad section into a traditional, open-air German Christmas Market. Christmas Village returns for its 15th season, running from November 24 to December 24, 2022 with a preview weekend on Saturday, November 19th to Sunday, November 20th.
Monmouth County Park System to Host Fall Craft Show at Fort Monmouth Recreation Center (TINTON FALLS, NJ) -- On Saturday, November 12 from 9:00am to 2:00pm, the Monmouth County Park System will host its Fall Craft Show at the Fort Monmouth Recreation Center, Tinton Falls. This seasonal craft show features the work of local artists and crafters.
books
Downton Abbey's Hugh Bonneville Comes to Montclair (MONTCLAIR, NJ) -- From Downton to darkest Peru to Montclair! Succeed2gether’s Montclair Literary Festival is excited to welcome Hugh Bonneville, beloved actor in Downton Abbey, Notting Hill, and Paddington, to talk about his memoir Playing Under the Piano: From Downton to Darkest Peru, on Tuesday November 15, 2022 at 7:00pm.
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