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theatre
PHOTOS from "Miracle on 34th Street" at Studio Players (MONTCLAIR, NJ) -- Studio Players is currently presenting Miracle on 34th Street with one more weekend left in the run (December 16-18). Adapted by Mountain Community Theater from the novel by Valentine Davies and based upon the beloved Twentieth Century Fox motion picture Miracle on 34th Street. The script and story are exactly as you remember it. Photographer John Posada was on hand to take photos.
MTM Players presents "The Trial of Ebenezer Scrooge" (WEST WINDSOR, NJ) -- Seasonal silliness is in full swing December 9-11 at Kelsey Theatre on the campus of Mercer County Community College! MTM Players presents five performances of the hilarious comedy The Trial of Ebenezer Scrooge, where Playwright Mark Brown (who actually admits to always wanting hair like Rod Stewart) takes the “happily ever after” component of A Christmas Carol to an entirely new, ridiculously funny level. This is a gut-busting comedy, a play reviewers hail as “a sequel worthy of Dickens’ approval” that will leave audiences “guffawing and cheering” according to Brown.
Vivid Stage Celebrates Annual Fundraising Gala January 21: Thank You for Being a Friend (SUMMIT, NJ) -- Vivid Stage is holding its annual gala fundraiser on Saturday, January 21, 2023. The party will be held at Calvary Church, 31 Woodland Avenue, in Summit from 6:00pm-10:00pm. As part of this special fundraising event, the theatre will honor two friends: Jill Bernstein for her 10 years of board service, and Annette Dwyer, for her support of the Summit arts community.
music
Yeat to Perform in NY and Philly L.A. rap sensation Yeat announces upcoming North American tour supporting recent hit project LYFË. Produced by Live Nation, the tour kicks off on March 1st in Minneapolis, MN at The Armory; Yeat will perform his high-energy mosh pit anthems in 27 cities across the U.S. with two stops in Canada. Locally he will be at Knockdown Center in Queens, NY on Wednesday, March 8; The Fillmore in Philadelphia on Sunday, March 12; and Terminal 5 in New York City on Monday, March 13.
Mon Mar 13 – New York, NY – Terminal 5*
The Newton Theatre presents Sister Hazel (NEWTON, NJ) -- The Newton Theatre presents Sister Hazel on Saturday, February 11, 2023 at 8:00pm. Originating from Gainesville, FL, Sister Hazel is comprised of five gifted, seasoned musicians whose well-spring of natural talent has been called "one of the Top 100 Most Influential Independent Performers of the last 15 years" by Performing Songwriter Magazine.
Pat Guadagno and Pat Roddy present a Holiday Show and Benefit for The Mercy Center at The Wonder Bar (ASBURY PARK, NJ) -- Pat Guadagno and Pat Roddy present “The 2 Pats” Holiday Show & Benefit Event for The Mercy Center at The Wonder Bar on Thursday, December 15. Hosted by NJ 101.5’s Big Joe Henry, the show features band sets by “The 2 Pats” along with surprise guests. Doors are at 7:00pm; Showtime is 7:30pm. 21 and up admitted.
NJPAC presents The Gipsy Kings featuring Tonino Baliardo (NEWARK, NJ) -- New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) presents The Gipsy Kings featuring Tonino Baliardo on their Renaissance Tour stopping in Newark, On Sunday, April 30, 2023 at 7:00pm. In the past three decades, the Gipsy Kings have dominated the World Music charts and sold more than 14 million albums worldwide. Their platinum compilation, The Best of the Gipsy Kings, was charting for over a year upon its release and their ninth studio album, Savor Flamenco, was awarded the Grammy for Best World Music Album.
Prudential Center Hosts WDHA's Rock the Rock Fest In April (NEWARK, NJ) -- WDHA's Rock the Rock Fest returns to the Rock on Friday, April 28th, 2023. This year’s headliner is one of New Jersey's favorite bands, legendary rockers Breaking Benjamin who have chosen Rock the Rock Fest as one of only a select few major events in 2023. Joining them on the mainstage will be rockers Falling in Reverse and The Pretty Reckless plus Beartooth, Dorothy, and special VIP appearance by Crobot.
comedy
Ocean Casino Resort presents Sarah Silverman (ATLANTIC CITY, NJ) -- American comedian, actress, singer, writer and producer, Sarah Silverman, takes the stage at Ocean Casino Resort's Ovation Hall on Saturday, February 4, 2023. Showtime is 8:00pm.
dance
PHOTOS from "The Nutcracker Rocks" at Axelrod Contemporary Ballet Theater (HOLMDEL, NJ) -- Axelrod Contemporary Ballet Theater (AXCBT) is presenting The Nutcracker Rocks through December 11th. The Nutcracker ROCKS follows a bored, teen Clara, who must endure her family's posh holiday party on the Upper East Side until her eccentric Uncle Drosselmeyer arrives. Uncle Drosselmeyer shakes things up at the distinguished Manhattan party when he shows up transporting Clara to a magic land�the Jersey Shore�where the traditional Land of Sweets is instead a candy shop in Asbury Park. Photographer John Posada was on hand to take photos.
bergenPAC Students To Dance at Carnegie Hall in ‘A Night of Inspiration’ (ENGLEWOOD, NJ) -- Dance students from the Performing Arts School at bergenPAC will take the stage at Carnegie Hall as part of 'A Night of Inspiration.' The event features a mix of music, dance, and spoken word performances from diverse traditions. The production will be held Saturday, December 10 at 8:00pm in Carnegie Hall’s Stern Auditorium and is led by acclaimed producer, composer, and music director Ray Chew, and co-produced with his wife and business partner Vivian Scott Chew, a global music marketing executive.
State Theatre presents "The Nutcracker" with American Repertory Ballet (NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ) --State Theatre New Jersey presents The Nutcracker with American Repertory Ballet for five performances from Friday, December 16 to Sunday, December 18. ARB brings the beloved classic Nutcracker to the stage with Tchaikovsky’s magnificent score played by the American Repertory Ballet Orchestra led by Princeton Symphony Orchestra’s Georg and Joyce Albers-Schonberg Assistant Conductor Kenneth Bean and accompanied by the Princeton Girlchoir.
art
Another Good Year for Sculpture For Leonia (LEONIA, NJ) -- Sculpture for Leonia had a busy year installing interesting outdoor sculptures throughout Leonia, enriching life in the artsy town. New installations included Thunderhoof by Dave Channon, Springtime by Brian Wohrman, and Steel Saguoro by Joe Chirchirillo. Two existing sculptures were moved to the Borough Hall area to enhance a delightful eatery in the alleyway. The arts organization ended 2022 with the major addition of Peace, Love and Happiness, a trio of giant emojis, by Scott Gerber.
community
Lewis Center for the Arts at Princeton announces five Hodder Fellows for 2023-2024 (PRINCETON, NJ) -- Princeton University’s Lewis Center for the Arts has announced the selection of five Mary Mackall Gwinn Hodder Fellows for the 2023-2024 academic year. This year’s recipients include cartoonist and designer Kayla E., choreographer Moriah Evans, theater artist Modesto ‘Flako’ Jimenez, composer Joseph C. Phillips, Jr., and conceptual artist Charisse Pearlina Weston.
Newark Youth Get To "Shop With A Hero" This Holiday Season (NEWARK, NJ) -- Mayor Ras J. Baraka announced on December 6 that the City is partnering with United Community Corporation this holiday season to host a “Shop With a Hero” event. 250 local youth will have the opportunity to go on a $100 shopping spree with a first responder, police officer, firefighter, doctor, nurse, or EMT, visiting stores on Broad and Market Streets in downtown Newark, on Saturday, December 17.
Easterseals New Jersey Appoints Three NJ Business and Nonprofit Leaders To Its Board Of Directors (EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ) -- Easterseals New Jersey (ENJ), the largest disability services not-for-profit in the state, announced three strategic appointments to its Board of Directors: Lisa Geller, Owner and Principal Consultant of Geller Consulting Group; Nancy Goguen, Past Chair of Easterseals National Board and former Executive Director of Broadband Strategic Marketing for Texas Instruments; and Deepak Kamble, Director of Transaction Strategy & Execution at EY-Parthenon. Combined, their diverse business management, communications, nonprofit, and finance expertise will help people with disabilities attain full equity, inclusion, and access through life-changing services within the state.
books
Minué Yoshida's "Inclusion Is a Verb: 5 Signs That Your Company is Genuinely Inclusive" (HACKENSACK, NJ) -- As Chief Executive Officer and Co-Founder of Yoshida Academy, Minué Yoshida has been a Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) expert and consultant worldwide for decades. The concept of DEI has been part of her life starting from birth.
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