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theatre
Music Mountain Theatre presents "A Christmas Carol" (LAMBERTVILLE, NJ) -- Music Mountain Theatre presents A Christmas Carol with performances beginning on November 25th and playing on weekends through December 11th. Showtimes are Fridays & Saturdays at 8:00pm, Saturdays & Sundays at 3:00pm. In this classic story, Ebenezer Scrooge is a prosperous curmudgeon who believes that personal wealth is far more valuable than happiness. But, on Christmas Eve, he's forced to face his selfish ways when three ghosts lead him through his past, present and future.
Ocean County Library Toms River Branch Presents "When Radio Entertained People" (TOMS RIVER, NJ) -- Return to the era when families gathered around the wireless set for “theater of the imagination.” The Ocean County Library Toms River Branch will host a live presentation by When Radio Entertained People (WREP) on Wednesday, December 7 at 7:00pm.
Pushcart Players Announces "Grandparents' Day" at Jersey Shore Arts Center (OCEAN GROVE, NJ) -- Pushcart Players, New Jersey’s Emmy nominated and award-winning touring theater for young and family audiences presents “Holiday Tales - A Season of Miracles” at The Jersey Shore Arts Center, Ocean Grove, on Sunday, December 11 at 2:00pm. In the spirit of the season, Pushcart is designating the event “Grandparents’ Day” wherein tickets are free to any grandparent in the party.
Shakespeare Theatre of NJ presents "Twelfth Night" (MADISON, NJ) -- The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey (STNJ) concludes its 60th Anniversary Season with its final Main Stage production of Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night. Last seen at STNJ in 2009, Jason King Jones directs one of the Bard’s most celebrated comedies just in time for the holidays. Veteran company members Jon Barker, Jeffrey M. Bender, and Tony Award nominee Robert Cuccioli are among a diverse cast of 14 actors. Twelfth Night will be on the Main Stage from December 7, 2022 – January 1, 2023.
United Solo Closes 2022 Season With Awards Gala For Many (NEW YORK, NY) -- In the culmination of a seven-week run that featured over seventy one-person theatre productions from across the globe, the world’s largest solo theatre festival concluded its thirteenth season at Theatre Row on 42nd Street in New York on November 20, with this year’s awards gala. On behalf of the United Solo Academy, Omar Sangare, artistic director of the festival, presented the United Solo Special Award to Dael Orlandersmith for her performance in “Until the Flood.”
music
UCMP Celebrates 10 Years of Serving Hudson County Kids (WEEHAWKEN, NJ) -- United Children’s Music Project (UCMP) will hold its 10th Year Anniversary Event on Wednesday, November 30, 2022 at 7:00pm at Weehawken’s Chart House (1700 Harbor Boulevard). At this special celebration, UCMP will honor supporters Weehawken Mayor Richard F. Turner, Enrique Márquez (Asst. Dean, Manhattan School of Music), Amelia Gold (Assoc. Head of School/Dir. of Arts at Elisabeth Morrow School), and Bernice Fleischer, (Asst. Arts).
BlowUpRadio.com's New & Notable NJ Music 11/21/22 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 The Vice Rags, Hit Like A Girl, Rob Munk, Sonofdov, and Amanda Duncan.
film
Lighthouse Film Society & South End Surf 'N Paddle present "The Yin and Yang of Gerry Lopez" (BEACH HAVEN, NJ) -- In support of LBI’s “Shop Local Weekend,” Lighthouse International Film Society and South End Surf 'N Paddle are hooking up to present another great surf film, “The Yin and Yang of Gerry Lopez,” a film produced by Patagonia clothing company that lifts the veil on one of surfing’s most complex and enigmatic figures. The screening takes place at South End Surf ‘N Paddle on Saturday, November 26. Showtime is 7:30pm.
art
Montclair Art Museum Presents vanessa german:...please imagine all the things I cannot say... (MONTCLAIR, NJ) -- The Montclair Art Museum (MAM) presents a new exhibition opening in February of 2023 featuring the work of vanessa german (b. 1976) entitled ...please imagine all the things I cannot say... The exhibition runs from February 11, 2023 to June 25, 2023.
community
MPAC Holds Annual Food Drive (MORRISTOWN, NJ) -- Mayo Performing Arts Center (MPAC) is holding a food drive this holiday season with all donations going to nourish.NJ. Patrons attending events are encouraged to donate non-perishable food items and personal care items at shows. Donations may also be dropped off at the box office during regular business hours (10:00am – 6:00pm, Monday-Saturday).
ArtPride New Jersey Releases Holiday Gift Guide Featuring Upcoming Events Throughout the Garden State (BURLINGTON, NJ) -- ArtPride New Jersey, the state’s largest arts service organization, has released its holiday gift guide, featuring upcoming in-person events throughout the Garden State. From Cape May to Paterson, the guide curates festive holiday experiences from theatres, museums, dance companies and galleries. The initiative is dedicated to increasing awareness and participation in the arts in New Jersey. The guide includes various in-person happenings this season, ranging from comedy shows to interpretive dance events.
State Theatre Announces Holiday Sale Now Through Nov. 28 (NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ) -- The fully renovated State Theatre New Jersey has announced a 20% off Holiday Sale. The sale runs from Monday, November 21 through Monday, November 28, 2022. During the State Theatre’s Holiday Sale, tickets for most State Theatre shows are 20% off with promo code HOLIDAYSAVINGS when purchased by November 28. Tickets can be purchased online with the promo code, in-person at the theater, or by calling 732-246-SHOW (7469).
Girls; Live, Love Laugh, Inc., Hosted Thanksgiving Shopping Excursion (NEWARK, NJ) -- Girls; Live, Love, Laugh Inc. (GLLL), hosted a private event at Newark Shoprite to provide families with a free turkey for the Thanksgiving holiday. In addition to turkeys, parents with children enrolled at Chancellor Avenue Elementary school received a store gift card and 10% off of their final bill.
Centenary Stage Company Offers Special Discount On Tickets For Black Friday (HACKETTSTOWN, NJ) -- On November 25, Centenary Stage Company will be offering a special discount on tickets for their Holiday Spectacular production of Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Cinderella, The Enchanted Edition as well as their January Thaw Music Festival performances. Terms and conditions apply, ALL SALES ARE FINAL.
Monmouth County Park System to host the Creative Arts Center Exhibit & Sale (LINCROFT, NJ) -- The Monmouth County Park System will host The Creative Arts Center Exhibit & Sale from Saturday, December 3 to Saturday, December 10 at the Thompson Park Creative Arts Center. Hours are 11:00am- 4:00pm, daily. This exhibit celebrates the original artwork of the Creative Arts Center’s students and instructors. With many pieces available for purchase, this is the perfect place to kick off your holiday shopping or find the perfect piece for your home.
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