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theatre
SOMA Backstage Reading Series at SOPAC to Showcase New Musicals and Plays by SOMA-Based Creatives (SOUTH ORANGE, NJ) -- Situated in what The New York Times calls the town "where Broadway comes home to sleep," the South Orange Performing Arts Center (SOPAC) announces the inaugural weekend of the SOMA backStage Reading Series, a partnership with local theater company SOMA Stage. On Saturday, June 3 and Sunday, June 4, SOMA Stage will present readings of new plays and musicals written by or starring South Orange and Maplewood's theater professionals in the Loft at SOPAC.
music
Remember When...The Good Ol’ Days Yes, I am guilty myself. I admit it. Just thinking about what we refer to as the Good Ol' Days. When we would go out to a club to see a favorite band two, maybe three times a week and stay out till 2am. Then without blinking an eye, get up for work the next day... no problem...right, after the second cup of coffee we’re raring to go to work.
Bobby Bandiera to Lead All-Star Band Paying Tribute to Les Paul at Monmouth University (WEST LONG BRANCH, NJ) -- Monmouth University Center for the Arts is pleased to present The Les Paul Experience, a musical tribute concert and photography exhibition celebrating the life & career of the legendary jazz musician, inventor and musical pioneer known as the "father of the electric guitar," Les Paul.
Manny Cabo (from The Voice, Season 9) to Play Just Jake’s; Jason Didner to Open The Show (MONTCLAIR, NJ) -- In Season 9 of NBC's The Voice, Elizabeth, NJ resident and rock singer Manny Cabo, inspired all four celebrity coaches to turn their chairs toward him in approval (a rarity on that show) with his soaring vocal performance of Whitesnake's "Here I Go Again." He’s played Montclair before. Now he returns to town for a unique acoustic show at Just Jake's on Sunday, May 21 at 6:30pm.
The Cathedral Arts Series at Trinity presents Mezzo Soprano Elyse Langley (TRENTON, NJ) -- The Cathedral Arts Series at Trinity (CAST ) and On Demand Programs and Events! are proud to partner in presenting Mezzo Soprano Elyse Langley in a multi-media presentation in honor of Women's History Month entitled, Let It Begin with Me: A Musical Celebration of Women, on Sunday, March 26 at 2:00pm. Admission is free; a free will offering will be gratefully accepted. Trinity Cathedral is located at 801 West State Street in Trenton.
PHOTOS from A Marvelous Night: The Music of Van Morrison at The Vogel (RED BANK, NJ) -- On Saturday, March 18, The Vogel hosted A Marvelous Night: The Music of Van Morrison. This is one of Pat Guadagno's signature shows where he pays tribute to a legend with support from the Gypsy Souls, an excellent cast of artists. Photographer John Posada was on hand to take photos.
BlowUpRadio.com's New & Notable NJ Music 3/20/23 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 Quiz Show, The Maravines, The Gumbo Gumbas, Big Rips, and Wet Methods.
comedy
Red Bank Comedy Festival to Run April 27-29 (RED BANK, NJ) -- The first ever Red Bank Comedy Festival is arriving with a bang. The festival will take place over three days, from April 27 to April 29, and will feature over 20 comedians performing at four different venues across the town.
State Theatre presents An Evening with David Sedaris (NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ) -- The fully renovated State Theatre New Jersey presents An Evening with David Sedaris on Tuesday, April 4 at 7:30pm. Sedaris, one of America's pre-eminent humor writers, will do a book signing after the show for all ticket holders. Tickets range from $29-$69.
Music Mountain Theatre presents YAY! Comedy Show on Sunday (LAMBERTVILLE, NJ) -- International Headliner Aidan Park returns to Music Mountain Theatre in Lambertville, NJ, as they present their 2nd Comedy Club Night on Sunday, March 26th at 7:00pm. Tickets are $20, with a portion of the proceeds benefiting the Yay Foundation.
film
2023 New Jersey International Film Festival to Take Place in June (NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ) -- The Rutgers Film Co-op/New Jersey Media Arts Center, in association with the Rutgers University Program in Cinema Studies, will present the 2023 New Jersey International Film Festival which marks their 28th Anniversary. The Festival will be taking place on the Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays between June 2-11, 2023. The Festival will be a hybrid one as they will be presenting it online as well as doing in-person screenings at Rutgers University.
dance
RVCC Dance Professor Recognized with Artist Fellowship (BRANCHBURG, NJ) -- Loretta Di Bianca Fois, Raritan Valley Community College Professor of Dance, is among 96 artists selected for a 2023 Individual Artist Fellowship from the New Jersey State Council on the Arts. Professor Fois was chosen from 635 eligible applicants in seven artistic disciplines.
community
George Street Playhouse presents An Evening with Artist and Activist Maulik Pancholy (NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ) -- George Street Playhouse (GSP) announces a very special event with internationally known artist and activist, Maulik Pancholy on Thursday, April 20, 2023. Admission to this event is complimentary. Hosted by George Street Playhouse's Artistic Director, David Saint, the evening will take place at the Metuchen Golf and Country Club in Edison, NJ. The event begins at 6:00pm.
RVCC to Present Lecture Focusing on Power of Language to Change the World (BRANCHBURG, NJ) -- Raritan Valley Community College's Humanities, Social Sciences, Social Work, and Education (HSSE) department will present a lecture and discussion with Dr. Jamila Lyiscott on Tuesday, April 4 at 4:00pm. Dr. Lyiscott will speak on the topic of "Liberation Literacies Pedagogy: Unleashing the power of language to change the world."
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