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theatre
The Black Box Runs Crowdfunding Campaign (ENGLEWOOD, NJ) -- The Black Box, a not-for-profit 501c3 organization, is now in the midst of re-securing the terms of their lease, which extends for at least two more years. They now need generous and immediate funding as they launch deeper into Fall '22 Season and attempt to regain footing in this complicated arts and culture climate throughout '23. They are running a crowdfunding campaign at GoFundMe with the goal of raising $50,000.
PHOTOS from "'Tis The Wind and Nothing More" at Grunin Center (TOMS RIVER, NJ) -- The Ocean County College Repertory Theatre Company is presenting ‘Tis the Wind and Nothing More. Remaining performances take place November 18-20 at the Grunin Center for the Arts, located on the main campus of Ocean County College. Photographer John Posada was on hand to take photos.
music
Makin Waves with The Smithereens: 'It's Love We Need Everyday' Carteret-originated New Jersey Hall of Famers The Smithereens perform last year at the opening of URSB Carteret Performing Arts & Events Center, where they’ll return on Dec. 3 for what’s become an annual homecoming appearance.
The Hooters to Play Two Shows at Ardmore Music Hall (ARDMORE, PA) -- Philadelphia rock n’ roll institution The Hooters, best known for their 1980s hits “And We Danced” and “All You Zombies,” will return to Ardmore Music Hall to celebrate the venue’s 10 year anniversary on May 12th and 13th, 2023 for a 2-night run. The 600-capacity independent venue on Philly’s Main Line will offer fans an opportunity to see the band perform songs from their extensive catalog in a decidedly intimate space.
Westminster Symphonic Choir will perform 'El Mesias: Handel’s Messiah for a New World' with Orchestra of St. Luke's (NEW YORK, NY) -- Rider University’s Westminster Symphonic Choir, under the direction of Dr. James Jordan, conductor, will perform El Mesías: Handel’s Messiah for a New World on November 20 at Christ Church NYC, 524 Park Ave, New York, New York, 10065. The choir will be joined by the Orchestra of St. Luke’s and the performance will be conducted by guest conductor Ruben Valenzuela, artistic director of the Bach Collegium San Diego.
Rutgers University Kirkpatrick Choir presents "Love and Joy" on Saturday (NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ) -- Rutgers University Kirkpatrick Choir presents "Love and Joy" on Saturday, November 19, 2022 at Nicholas Music Center. The Choir will present two masterpieces (Misa Criolla by Ariel Ramirez with Inkarayku accompanying on traditional Andean winds, strings, and percussion and Mass: A Celebration of Love and Joy by André Thomas) showcasing the versatility of the Mason Gross flagship choral ensemble and the diversity of the choral repertoire. The concert begins at 7:30pm.
NJPAC presents Boyz II Men on Nov. 26 (NEWARK, NJ) -- New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) presents Grammy Award-winning iconic group Boyz II Men on Saturday, November 26 at 8:00pm. See Boyz II Men perform their most-loved hits, including “End of the Road,” “I’ll Make Love to You,” and “On Bended Knee” with the Orchestra. Tickets, priced from $60.50 to $120.50, are on sale.
Prudential Center presents Marc Anthony (NEWARK, NJ) -- Cardenas Marketing Network and MAGNUS announced Marc Anthony’s VIVIENDO Tour will continue in 2023. The tour, which is adding multiples shows, will make a stop at Newark’s Prudential Center on Saturday, February 11, 2023. The “VIVIENDO Tour” will play in the United Stated after his successful tour in Latina America and USA in the most prestigious arenas.
“One of a Kind!” Jim Messina LIVE! at SOPAC Music lovers are streaming into the SOPAC auditorium in South Orange, NJ, this Thursday, November 3, 2022 evening for a concert by the celebrated singer, songwriter, and music producer, Jim Messina.
Asbury Park Music Foundation Welcomes New Executive Director Tom Donovan at "A Season of Change" Reception (ASBURY PARK, NJ) -- The nonprofit Asbury Park Music Foundation ushered in a new era with “A Season of Change'' on November 13, 2022. The private reception featured entertainment by local musicians Alexander Simone and Ryver Bey at Watermark in Asbury Park. In addition to celebrating the new Executive Director, Tom Donovan, the Board of Trustees shared their vision for expansion after more than a decade of Asbury Park-centric operations.
BlowUpRadio.com's New & Notable NJ Music 11/14/22 Lazlo, founder of BlowUpRadio.com (an online radio 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 Jeff Devito, Southpaw, Sonofdov, The Tremendous Mouthfuls, and Those Looks.
comedy
NJPAC Adds Second Russell Peters Show (NEWARK, NJ) -- Due to popular demand, a second show has been added for Comedian Russell Peters in Newark. He will perform at New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) on Saturday, December 3, 2022 at 7:00pm and 10:00pm. Russell Peters, awarded with a Gemini, Peabody, Emmy, and Canadian Screen Award and the first comedian to have a comedy special on Netflix, returns to the stage with a hilarious take on cancel culture, aging, and the current state of the world – a show not to be missed.
community
Cresskill High School Students Help The Homeless (CRESSKILL, NJ) -- Cresskill teenagers - Namhoon Lee, Jaeho Cho, Alex, and Daniel Dangelico, were inspired to create an organization that would give back to the community. "After two years of remote learning and social distancing, we wanted to bond to help those less fortunate," said former President and co-founder Namhoon Lee. These Cresskill H.S. seniors founded the organization titled, Beyond a Goal (B.A.G.); the mission is to help provide immediate attention to this ongoing crisis by fundraising in the community to provide backpacks filled with hygiene kits, extra shirts, water, protein bars, and masks to be distributed to the homeless throughout the NJ/NY area".
Holiday Made in Monmouth coming Dec. 10 (LINCROFT, NJ) -- The Monmouth County Board of County Commissioners has announced that a Holiday Made in Monmouth will take place on Saturday, December 10 from 11:00am to 4:00pm at Brookdale Community College in the Robert J. Collins Arena.
books
Springsteen Archives To Host Authors of Award-Winning Woody Guthrie Book (WEST LONG BRANCH, NJ) -- The Bruce Springsteen Archives and Center for American Music at Monmouth University will host a conversation and book signing with Nora Guthrie and Bob Santelli on Thursday, December 1 at 7:30pm on the campus of Monmouth University in West Long Branch.
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