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theatre
Jersey City Theater Center presents "HAN!" (JERSEY CITY, NJ) -- Jersey City Theater Center presents HAN!, an intimate story of Korean culture told through dance and dialogue. The performance features an ancient dance under a neon light. A virgin ghost stares out of the TV. A baby left alone in an apartment meditates on the nature of solitude. A woman explores memories of her life in relation to the Korean concept of Han. The show is in Korean with English subtitles performed by Hyun Ju Baek. These events are co-presented by Jersey City Theater Center in partnership with Theatre No Theatre, Teatro Della Toscana, Polish Cultural Institute NY, Korean Cultural Institute and Korea Society.
CDC Theatre presents Shakespeare's Comedy "Twelfth Night" (CRANFORD, NJ) -- “Better a witty fool, than a foolish wit.”, “If music be the food of love, play on” and “Some are born great, some achieve greatness, and some have greatness thrust upon ‘em.” are just a few of the familiar lines from William Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night.
music
Ocean County Library Jackson Branch presents Rhythm N' Sound (JACKSON, NJ) -- The spirit of love will fill the air during the Valentine’s Day concert featuring Rhythm N’ Sound at the Ocean County Library Jackson Branch on Wednesday, February 15. The popular Jersey Shore group will present a rich menu of romantic classics from its vast repertoire of rock ‘n roll, pop standards, classic rock, doo-wop, disco and Motown favorites from the ‘50s through the ‘80s. The concert begins at 7:00pm.
BlowUpRadio.com's New & Notable NJ Music 1/23/23 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 Mark Parker, Solo For Dolo, Post Nuclear Beach Party, Shawn Mars, and Phoneboy.
Daniel Bernard Roumain will remain Resident Artistic Catalyst at NJSO through the end of 2023—24 season (NEWARK, NJ) -- Daniel Bernard Roumain (DBR)—the composer, performer, educator and activist—will extend his role in New Jersey Symphony’s artistic leadership team as Resident Artistic Catalyst. This role has been at the forefront of the Symphony’s efforts to transform all aspects of the organization by meaningfully increasing diversity, equity and inclusion.
comedy
Vivid's The Flip Side to Perform in Madison (MADISON, NJ) -- Vivid Stage will take improv on the road to the Madison Community Arts Center on Friday, February 3 at 8:00pm. THE FLIP SIDE, Vivid’s house improv team, features Brad Barton, Clark Carmichael, Laura Ekstrand, Noreen Farley, Lulu French, Dave Maulbeck, Scott McGowan, Becca McLarty and Emaline Williams. This unpredictable evening is an affordable, enjoyable evening that is packed with laughs from start to finish.
"Straight Jokes, No Chaser Comedy Tour" comes to Prudential Center (NEWARK, NJ) -- In partnership with Urban Vibe Entertainment, The Black Promoters Collective is happy to announce their first Comedy tour, "Straight Jokes, No Chaser Comedy Tour." The event hosted by Mike Epps features standup comedy greats Cedric The Entertainer, D.L. Hughley, and DC Young Fly. Selling out arenas with their R&B tours this past year, the collective is now expanding its promotion into the comedy industry with this 23-city tour. The tour starts on Saturday, March 4, in Indianapolis, IN, and ends on Saturday, May 27, in Las Vegas, NV. The tour makes a stop at Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey on Saturday, April 15.
film
Neo-noir thriller City of Love screens on opening weekend of the Spring 2023 New Jersey Film Festival! The terrific feature film City of Love, directed by Eric Boadella, features 148 Rides, 1 City, 1 Date, 2 Deaths and 1 Miracle. In this neo-noir feature, Spencer, a troubled rideshare driver in Los Angeles, will go to dangerous lengths to reconnect with the world he lost after spending 20 years in jail.
Here is my interview with Eric Boadella:
art
The Herb + Milly Iris Gallery at SOPAC presents "SLADE: A Family Affair" (SOUTH ORANGE, NJ) -- It is often said that art inspires more art. That is certainly true for Kelvin and Corrine Slade, father-and-daughter artists featured in SLADE: A Family Affair, an exhibition at The Herb + Milly Iris Gallery at SOPAC, on display from January 26–March 5. Kelvin, who takes photographs of Jazz performers, has an undying love for the musical genre, while Corrine taps into her admiration for Jazz when creating comforting abstract environments in her oil paintings. In celebration of Black History Month, this exhibit portrays the influence that Black music, particularly Jazz, has had on the artists.
Studio Montclair presents "Rhythm & Blues" (MONTCLAIR, NJ) -- In honor of Black History Month, Studio Montclair, Inc. presents “Rhythm & Blues,” their first exhibition of the new year. Celebrating the intersection between music and art in its many permutations, the exhibit examines the visual artist’s perceptions of the rhythm and blues musical traditions. Included are paintings, drawings, mixed media, electronic, and digital art. The exhibition runs from February 2 – March 10, 2023.
community
RVCC Planetarium Slates Valentine's Day Shows, Laser Concerts, Black History Month Offerings in February (BRANCHBURG, NJ) -- From Valentine’s Day programs, to star shows and laser concerts, to a special offering and exhibit in honor of Black History Month, the Raritan Valley Community College Planetarium in Branchburg will offer a plethora of entertaining and educational events in February.
UCC's "Cookies, Coats & Cocoa" Event Brings Free Winter Jackets, Treats to Newark Community (NEWARK, NJ) – Greater Newark community members are invited to step out of the frigid winter cold weather and warm up with a cup of hot cocoa and delectable treats at United Community Corporation’s (UCC) "Cookies, Coats & Cocoa" distribution event this month. The event, which will be held Wednesday, January 25 at the West Side Park Community Center in Newark, is aimed to provide local families and community members with free winter coats and groceries. The event will begin at 2:00pm.
kids
KIDZ BOP tour comes to Camden and Holmdel (CAMDEN, NJ) -- KIDZ BOP Never Stops in 2023! KIDZ BOP, the #1 music brand for kids, announced its brand-new tour, KIDZ BOP Never Stop, in partnership with Live Nation. The ultimate pop concert for kids (and their parents!) will travel to 37 cities across the U.S. and Canada this summer, including local stops in Camden (Freedom Mortage Pavilion) on Friday, July 7th and Holmdel (PNC Bank Arts Center) on Friday, July 21st.
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