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theatre
coLAB Arts' TRUESELVES returns with new storytelling (NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ) -- coLAB Arts presents TRUESELVES: reflections on transgender healthcare - What does it mean to be transgender? What does it mean to be an ally? on Wednesday, December 21 at 7:00pm. The event takes place at coLAB Arts (9 Bayard Street) in New Brunswick, NJ.
Centenary Stage Company to Hold EPA Call for "The Ladykillers" (HACKETTSTOWN, NJ) -- Centenary Stage Company will be holding an EPA call for their upcoming production of The Ladykillers by Graham Linehan. Auditions will be held on Tuesday, January 10, 2023 from 10:00am-7:00pm. To schedule an appointment, call the Centenary Stage Company box office at (908) 979-0900. Walk-ins will be seen as time permits. Auditions will be in the Lackland Performing Arts Center of the Centenary University campus at 715 Grand Avenue, Hackettstown, NJ.
music
Broadway stars and Dancers from Dance Theatre of Harlem join NJ Festival Orchestra for New Year’s celebrations (WESTFIELD, NJ) -- On Saturday, December 31, at 7:00pm., under the baton of Maestro David Wroe, New Jersey Festival Orchestra again presents one of New Jersey’s most popular New Year’s Eve musical celebrations. This year’s performance, “Hats Off to Broadway,” promises a superb review of the best of Broadway’s song and dance showstoppers to herald the arrival of the New Year.
Clement's Place presents Matt Chertkoff Trio featuring Legendary Saxophonist Houston Person (NEWARK, NJ) -- Jazz973 at Clements Place Jazz presents the return of the Matt Chertkoff Trio featuring the Legendary Saxophonist Houston Person on Wednesday, December 21, 2022 at 7:00pm. After a wildly successful performance earlier this season, a return performance was requested by many in attendance and the club is happy the band has agreed to return to entertain their audience. Clements Place isextremely excited as this promises to be a really swinging night of live music featuring the legendary and widely renowned saxophonist Houston Person. Joining us for this premier engagement are the dynamic drummer Pete Van Nostrand and the always in demand, smooth cool bassist Mike Karn.
Arts Council of Princeton's ART OF Salsa and Bachata event leads series of creative social opportunities Arts Council of Princeton's ART OF Salsa and Bachata event
leads series of creative social opportunities
Dave Pirner and Ryan Smith of Soul Asylum to Play Newton Theatre (NEWTON, NJ) -- Kicking off on February 2nd, Dave Pirner and Ryan Smith of Soul Asylum will be on the road for a string of acoustic dates performing stripped-down versions of their classics and new songs. These intimate shows will be filled with music, storytelling, and likely many of Pirner’s dad jokes. Living Colour frontman Corey Glover will be opening the shows. The tour comes to The Newton Theatre on Saturday, February 4, 2023.
Mercer County Symphonic Band Brightens the Holidays with Free Livestream Winter Concert Dec. 21 (WEST WINDSOR, NJ) -- Mercer County Community College’s (MCCC’s) esteemed Mercer County Symphonic Band will perform a Winter Holiday Concert December 21 at 7:30pm at Kelsey Theatre on the College's West Windsor campus. The event is free of charge and can be accessed by livestream at this link on the night of the event.
PHOTOS from iHeartRadio Jingle Ball Tour in Philly (PHILADELPHIA, PA) -- More than 20 years ago, New York's Z100, the most listened to pop radio station in the country, introduced Jingle Ball—a holiday concert with the year's top artists performing their #1 hits. The show quickly became the most anticipated holiday tradition with tickets selling out in minutes. Jingle Ball has since grown into a globally-recognized phenomenon-now a sold-out multi-city national tour-and a must-stop appearance for the world's biggest artists to get face-to-face with thousands of their most passionate fans. The tour came to the Wells Fargo Center in Philadephia on December 12th and photographer Jennifer Petrics was on hand to take photos of the performers as they walked the red carpet.
"On a Scale of 1 to 10, She’s a 1000!" Patti LaBelle LIVE! at STNJ Music lovers inside the historic State Theatre New Jersey auditorium in New Brunswick, NJ this Thursday, December 1, 2022 evening are ready to celebrate the season with the “Godmother of Soul,” Patti LaBelle.
comedy
NJPAC Presents Wolves Of Glendale (NEWARK, NJ) -- New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) presents Wolves of Glendale to Newark on Friday, April 14, 2023 at 8:00pm. Wolves of Glendale is a comedy band made up of Ethan Edenburg, Eric Jackowitz, and Tom McGovern.
NJPAC presents Samantha Bee on April 7th (NEWARK, NJ) -- New Jersey Performing Arts Center welcomes the return of the Emmy Award -winning Comedian, Samantha Bee who will bring her trademark satirical comedy to the stage on Friday, April 7, 2023 at 8:00pm.
art
Visual Arts Center of New Jersey is Certified Sensory Inclusive (SUMMIT, NJ) -- The Visual Arts Center of New Jersey (VACNJ) recently received certification as a sensory-inclusive venue from the non-profit organization KultureCity. This undertaking promotes an accommodating and positive experience for all VACNJ guests with sensory issues and further reinforces one of the Art Center’s main values: inclusivity.
The Montclair State University Galleries Presents Caroline Garcia's "Dancing On Axes And Spears" & "Case Studies 2: Justin Cloud – The Garden" (MONTCLAIR, NJ) -- This spring, Montclair State University Galleries will open two new exhibitions on January 31, 2023: Caroline Garcia’s Dancing on Axes and Spears in the Segal Gallery and Case Studies 2: Justin Cloud – The Garden in the Kasser Theater lobby, on view through April 21, 2023, and July 31, 2023, respectively. The exhibitions are curated by Jesse Bandler Firestone, Curator and Exhibition Coordinator.
community
OceanFirst Awards Brookdale $40,000 For Scholarships (MONMOUTH COUNTY, NJ) -- OceanFirst Foundation awarded $40,000 to the Brookdale Community College Foundation, giving them the opportunity to provide 40 $1,000 scholarships to deserving students to continue their college education in the 2022-2023 academic year.
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