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theatre
State Theatre presents Lincoln Center Theater’s production of "My Fair Lady" NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ) -- State Theatre New Jersey presents Lincoln Center Theater’s critically acclaimed production of Lerner & Loewe’s My Fair Lady for four performances on Friday, January 27, 2023 at 8:00pm; Saturday, January 28, 2023 at 2:00pm & 8:00pm; and Sunday, January 29, 2023 at 2:00pm. Tickets range from $40-$98.
Triple Threat Workshop Presents "Into the Woods" at Levoy Theatre (MILLVILLE, NJ) -- Triple Threat Workshop presents four performances of Into the Woods at the Levoy Theatre from January 13-15, 2023. Into the Woods follows a host of fairytale characters pursuing their happily ever after: A Baker and his wife, who wish to have a child; Cinderella, who wishes to attend the King’s Festival; and Jack, who wishes his cow would give milk. When the Baker and his wife learn that they cannot have a child because of a Witch’s curse, the two set off on a journey to break the enchantment. Each must learn the responsibility of wishes that come true, the consequences of choices made in each passing moment, and ultimately the stories we choose to tell our children.
McCarter Names Veteran Arts Leader Susie Medak as Interim Managing Director (PRINCETON, NJ) -- McCarter Board Chair, W. Rochelle Calhoun announced on December 19, 2022 that the McCarter Board’s Executive Committee has voted to hire veteran arts leader Susie Medak to fill the role of Interim Managing Director effective immediately. Arts Consulting Group (ACG) conducted the search to place Ms. Medak in this leadership role for McCarter.
music
PHOTOS from "Joy to the World" by Monmouth Civic Chorus (RED BANK, NJ) -- The Monmouth Civic Chorus presented Joy to the World: Your Favorites from Handel's Messiah and the RJB Holiday Suite on Sunday, December 18, 2022 at The Count Basie Center for the Arts. The highly acclaimed annual performance of Artistic Director Dr. Ryan James Brandau's Suite is Monmouth County's can't-miss musical event of the holiday season. Photographer John Posada was on hand to take photos.
Joe's Pub Presents Sunny Jain's Love Force On January 14th (NEW YORK, NY) -- Joe’s Pub presents Sunny Jain’s Love Force, a new theatrical piece in development and inspired by Mohandas Gandhi’s concept of satyagraha, on Saturday, January 14 at 9:30pm. Part of New York Voices, the artist commissioning program at Joe’s Pub, this show will be an intimate evening centering on the Punjabi dhol drum, blurring the lines of performer and audience in order to create a collective effervescence. Drawing from cultural tradition and rituals, the performance highlights the inequities of current social structures.
Musicians On Call Brings Holiday Cheer and Music to Hospitals With Meghan Trainor, Rosanne Cash With Elvis Costello, Jimmie Allen and More (NASHVILLE, TN) -- For the patients and hardworking hospital staff who have to be away from loved ones for the holidays, the sounds of classic holiday songs and heartfelt greetings bring the warmth of the season into the hospital. With the help of award-winning recording artists, Musicians On Call (MOC), a nonprofit that delivers live and recorded music to the bedsides of patients, families and caregivers in healthcare environments, is delivering the joy of the holidays to hospitals with Hope for the Holidays Presented by Citi.
The 19th Annual New Year's Hank-O-Rama, A Honky Tonk Tradition Continues on New Year's Day (NEW YORK, NY) -- Hank Williams will be celebrated 70 years after his death with the 19th Annual Hank-O-Rama, Sunday, January 1, 2023 at The Bowery Electric (327 Bowery) in New York, NY. The show features more than 30 of Hank’s hits and rarities, including “Cold, Cold Heart,” “Hey, Good Lookin’,” “Your Cheatin’ Heart,” and many others, performed live by Dala Records recording aritsts The Lonesome Prairie Dogs. The show features Rock ‘n Roll Hall of Famer Lenny Kaye (Patti Smith) on pedal steel guitar.
Ocean County Library Toms River, Point Boro Branches to Present Dakota & Elle in January (TOMS RIVER, NJ) -- The Ocean County Library Toms River Branch will present “Best of Broadway with Dakota & Elle” on Monday, January 9 at 6:30pm. The Point Pleasant Boro Branch will present The “Best of Dakota & Elle” on Wednesday, January 11 at 2:00pm
BlowUpRadio.com's New & Notable NJ Music 12/19/22 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 Fueled by Women: A Benefit Compilation, Nikki & The Skyrockets, Weftin, and Audi Meae.
art
New Ironbound Mural Embodying the Love of Soccer To Be Unveiled on December 20th (NEWARK, NJ) -- The New York Red Bulls, Newark Arts, Greater Newark Convention and Visitors Bureau, and Ironbound Business Improvement District (IBID) have announced the completion of a new public artwork, Unity Gol, by Newark artist Diegumberrto. The mural is located at 529-531 Market St., a site commonly crossed when local fans journey from Newark, over the Jackson Street Bridge to a match at Red Bull Arena in Harrison, NJ. An unveiling for the artwork will take place on Tuesday, December 20th at 3:00pm.
community
Invest Newark Announces New Appointments for General Counsel and Chief Innovation Economy Officer & Director of Broadband (NEWARK, NJ) -- Invest Newark, the City of Newark’s Economic Development Corporation, announced that it has named Jeet Gulati as Invest Newark General Counsel and Aaron Meyerson as the Chief Innovation Economy Officer and Director of Broadband for the City of Newark. The new appointments will improve internal processes, enhance efficiency and further support the organization’s innovative programming and operations.
Middlesex County 4-H’s Project GIFT celebrates 25 years of giving (MIDDLESEX COUNTY, NJ) -- Middlesex County’s 4-H Youth Development Program hosted their 25th Project GIFT on Sunday, December 18, 2022. The annual event provides a free day of holiday shopping to over 120 families in need in Middlesex County. In addition to over 1,000 gifts, parents also had access to a gift wrap station, childcare, snacks, and refreshments.
RVCC Planetarium to Offer Star Shows, Sensory-Friendly Program, Laser Concerts in January (BRANCHBURG, NJ) -- From a laser concert featuring music by The Beatles, to a special, sensory-friendly program for families with children on the Autism spectrum, to a star show celebrating humanity's great accomplishments in the Space Race—and much more—the Raritan Valley Community College Planetarium in Branchburg has something for every audience in January. Here's a look at the offerings.
Spaces Still Available for NIIMBL eXperience Summer Immersion Program at RVCC Focusing on Careers in Biomanufacturing, Life Sciences (BRANCHBURG, NJ) -- Spaces are still available for the 2023 NIIMBL eXperience at Raritan Valley Community College program, which will offer African-American/Black, Latinx, and Native American college students the opportunity to explore careers in the biopharmaceutical manufacturing industry.
Broadway's Danielle Ferland And Comedian Mark Riccadonna Headline Benefit For The Black Box On Thursday (ENGLEWOOD, NJ) -- Tickets remain on sale for a special fundraising event on Thursday in support of The Black Box's 2023 Season of new and under produced works from world class writers and artists-in-residence at www.blackboxpac.com!
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