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theatre
Centenary Stage Company's Women Playwrights Series to Present Reading of "Jane, Queen's Foole" by Barbara Blatner (HACKETTSTOWN, NJ) -- Centenary Stage Company's Women Playwrights Series will continue with the second reading of 4 in the series for 2023 with a reading of Jane, Queen's Foole by Barbara Blatner. The reading will take place on Wednesday, April 12th at 7:30pm in the Sitnik Theatre of the Lackland Performing Arts Center at 715 Grand Avenue, Hackettstown, NJ on the campus of Centenary University.
music
Rock On! This Week's Sound Bites...4/6/23 “I’m in California in the hills. I just got done my two mile walk while listening to Rachmaninoff,” laughed a jovial, vibrant and very excited Jon Anderson as he discussed his upcoming shows with The Band Geeks; the first in the New Jersey area being April 16 in Newark at the New Jersey Arts Center.
Remember When... Down the Shore The lyrics to Tom Waits song, "Jersey Girl"..."cause down the shore everything's alright" brings thoughts of a NJ boardwalk in the summertime.
Now, how does a guy from Los Angeles know anything about the Jersey Shore?
Jazmine Sullivan, Jhene Aiko, and Queen Naija to Perform at Boardwalk Hall during North 2 Shore Music Festival (ATLANTIC CITY, NJ) -- North to Shore Music Festival, in association with S.J. Presents and Black Promoters Collective present a triple bill: Jazmine Sullivan, Jhene Aiko, and Queen Naija who will take over Atlantic City with show stopping performances at Boardwalk Hall on Sunday, June 10th at 8:00pm.
NJPAC presents a Reggae Culture Fest with Luciano, Tony Rebel, and Yaksta (NEWARK, NJ) -- Celebrate reggae music and Rasta culture with reggae icons Luciano, Tony Rebel and Yaksta on Saturday, June 10, 2023 at 8:00pm at New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC).
80s Icon, Tiffany, to Perform at SOPAC (SOUTH ORANGE, NJ) -- 1980s pop star, Tiffany will make her South Orange Performing Arts Center (SOPAC) debut on Saturday, April 15 at 8:00pm. The concert is part of her US tour "Shadows UV Pop Art Show," a new, interactive pop/rock musical experience, featuring songs from the latest album and some of her greatest hits along with pop art displays. Following the concert, all ticket holders are invited to the 80s Throwback Dance Party in The Loft.
Newton Theatre presents Jay and The Americans (NEWTON, NJ) -- Jay and The Americans will perform at The Newton Theatre on Saturday, June 24th. With a staggering 18 charted hits and five Top 10 records, few bands ever reached the heights of Jay And The Americans. Doors are at 7:00pm, showtime is 8:00pm.
The Dryden Ensemble presents "Swan Songs" (PRINCETON, NJ) -- The Dryden Ensemble presents "Swan Songs" on Sunday, April 16 at Seminary Chapel, located on the campus of the Princeton Theological Seminary, 64 Mercer Street, Princeton, NJ. This concert celebrates nearly 29 years of creative programming by the ensemble's artistic director, Jane McKinley. Designed as a theatrical entertainment, the program is divided into two acts: French and English, reflecting two of the ensemble's passions. The concert will begin at 3:00pm.
comedy
Comedian Paula Poundstone To Perform At Grunin Center (TOMS RIVER, NJ) -- When legendary standup comedian Paula Poundstone performs at OCC's Grunin Center on Thursday, April 13, it's safe to assume the audience can expect a few jokes that are… well, close to home.
food
Salt Creek Grille's 17th Annual Wine and Martini Tasting Fundraiser to Benefit CASA of Monmouth County (RUMSON, NJ) -- Salt Creek Grille's 17th Annual Wine and Martini Tasting Fundraiser benefiting CASA of Monmouth County - originally scheduled for April 2020 when Covid-19 shut businesses down - will be held Thursday, April 27, 2023 from 7:00pm-10:00pm.
community
Kean University's Distinguished Lecture Series presents Physicist Michio Kaku, Ph.D. with "The Future of the Mind" (UNION, NJ) -- Michio Kaku, Ph.D., who was recently named one of the most influential physicists in the world, will speak about The Future of the Mind on Monday, April 24, 2023 as part of the President's Distinguished Lecture Series at Kean University. The lecture takes place at 4:30pm at the STEM Building on Kean's Union campus and is open to the public.
Brookdale Community College announces a new Multimedia Production Option for the Humanities associate in arts degree (LINCROFT, NJ) -- Brookdale Community College has announced the addition of a new Multimedia Production Option for the Humanities associate in arts degree. This option aims to provide students with a comprehensive skillset in pre-production, production, and post-production, which will prepare them for transfer to four-year institutions offering bachelor's degrees in Multimedia or Audio/Video Production.
kids
RVCC Theatre to Present Children’s Show Featuring Puppetry, Music (BRANCHBURG, NJ) -- The Theatre at Raritan Valley Community College in Branchburg will present Mermaid Theatre of Nova Scotia's production of It's Okay to Be Different - Stories by Todd Parr on Tuesday, May 2 at 10:00am. The 60-minute show, the final selection in this season's School-Time Series, is geared for youngsters in Pre-K through third grade and their families.
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