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theatre
The Playground Theatre Project presents "Lost Angels" at The Vogel (RED BANK, NJ) -- The Playground Theatre Project, an outreach program of Actors Playground School of Theatre, will present Lost Angels at The Vogel on Sunday, April 30 at 2:00pm and Monday, May 1 at 7:30pm. The play, written and directed by Ralph Colombino, takes place during a lock down where 11 high school students are stuck in a classroom without a teacher and only texts and the PA system to let them know what is happening in the rest of the school.
The Black Box Spring Staged Reading Series Continues Through April 30th in Englewood (ENGLEWOOD, NJ) -- From now through April 30th, The Black Box presents an eclectic series of new and under-produced plays, many at the start of the "incubation" process! These dynamic staged readings are being presented on Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays - most starting at 8:00pm. The location is the new Black Box loft space, located at 8 East Palisade Avenue, 2nd Floor, between Van Brunt and Dean Streets.
PHOTOS from "The Prom" at Old Library Theatre (FAIR LAWN, NJ) -- Old Library Theatre is presenting the New Jersey Community Theater premiere of the Broadway musical, The Prom. The closing weekend takes place April 21-23 with performances on Friday and Saturday evening at 8:00pm, and a Sunday matinee at 2:00pm. Photographer John Posada was on hand to take photos
Bordentown Students present One Act Play Festival (BORDENTOWN, NJ) -- The award-winning Bordentown Regional High School Theater Club will present their 2023 One Act Play Festival - A Simpler Time on Friday, April 28th, 2023 at 7:30pm in the Bordentown Performing Arts Center. Tickets are $5 and will be sold at the door. All proceeds benefit BRHS senior scholarships.
Yardley Players to Present "Hello, Dolly!" at Kelsey Theatre (WEST WINDSOR, NJ) -- Yardley Players will celebrate the golden age of the American musical at Kelsey Theatre with the comedic masterpiece Hello, Dolly! The show runs weekends from Friday, April 28 through Sunday, May 7 with matinee and evening performances. Based on the Thornton Wilder play The Matchmaker, this is a must-see musical for the whole family that earned over ten Tony Awards, including Best Musical, Best Book and Best Score for authors Michael Stewart and Jerry Herman.
music
RVCC to Present Concert Featuring the Shelest Piano Duo (BRANCHBURG, NJ) -- Raritan Valley Community College's Arts & Design department will present the Shelest Piano Duo, a concert featuring the Ukrainian American pianists Anna and Dmitri Shelest, Tuesday, May 9, at 7:30pm. The event, the final performance in the 2022-2023 season of the MOZAIKA Concert Series, will be held in the Welpe Theatre at the College’s Branchburg campus.
Blue Hawk Records to Celebrate the Release of "Exit 22" on Friday (WEST LONG BRANCH, NJ) -- Blue Hawk Records - Monmouth University's student-run record label - is releasing their 22nd compilation album on Friday, April 21st (a Scholarship Week event). It's another outstanding record, first full-length release, with 8 new original tracks including their first bilingual song.
The Newton Theatre presents Dave Mason (NEWTON, NJ) -- The Newton Theatre presents Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Dave Mason on Sunday, June 25, 2023. Doors are at 6:00pm, showtime is 7:00pm. Tickets range from $59-$74.
Makin Waves Album of the Month: "Intrusive Thoughts" by Juliana Frangella If Taylor Swift was haunted by the ghost of Warren Zevon while she made an album, it might sound like Juliana Frangella's 10-song debut LP, "Intrusive Thoughts," Like Swift, she surprisingly inspires empathy and relatability in the face of young female angst. Like Zevon, her witty wordplay and skewering sarcasm are hysterical.
RVCC Student Jazz Ensemble to Perform May Concert (BRANCHBURG, NJ) -- Raritan Valley Community College's (RVCC) Student Jazz Ensemble will perform in concert Thursday, May 4, 2023 at 7:30pm. The event, which is open to the public, will be held in the Welpe Theatre at the College's Branchburg campus. The ensemble will perform pieces by a variety of jazz artists including Charlie Parker and Horace Silver, as well as familiar selections from the Great American Songbook. All of these performances will feature spontaneous improvisations by student musicians.
comedy
Earthquake's Annual Father's Day Comedy Show to Take Place June 18th at NJPAC (NEWARK, NJ) -- Don't miss comedy sensation Earthquake and his annual Father's Day Comedy Show. This year's event features Donnell Rawlings, Nephew Tommy, Tony Roberts and Vanessa Fraction. These comedians will take to the stage at New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) on Saturday, June 18, 2023 at 7:00pm.
UCC's "Laugh For Charity" Event Brings Big Laughs, Entertainment to Greater Newark For Good Cause (NEWARK, NJ) -- An evening full of laughter and entertainment with some of comedy's most prominent performers will be in store this weekend for United Community Corporation's (UCC) annual "Laugh For Charity" Casino event in Newark. The event, which will take place Saturday, April 22, at the Robert Treat Hotel in downtown Newark, will be held in the spirit of giving back as UCC has been dedicated to serving the Greater Newark community for 56 years. The program begins at 7:00pm and features a comedy show, casino-themed games, an open bar, hors d'oeuvres, live entertainment, music, and much more.
art
Ocean County Library Toms River Branch to Feature "Majestic Nature" by Kaylee McGrath in May (TOMS RIVER, NJ) -- The Ocean County Library Toms River Branch will present the photographic imagery of Ocean County native Kaylee McGrath throughout the month of May. The exhibit, Majestic Nature, will be displayed in the Branch’s Second Floor Gallery.
The Passaic County Arts Center hosts "Everything's Fine" by NJ artist Gwenn Seemel (HAWTHORNE, NJ) -- The Passaic County Arts Center hosts "Everything's Fine" by New Jersey artist Gwenn Seemel from April 22 through July 16, 2023. The artwork is from a series of surreal paintings about mental health.
The Art House Gallery presents "Don't Say Other" by Diana Schmertz (JERSEY CITY, NJ) -- Art House Productions presents "Don't Say Other" - an exhibition of new work by Diana Schmertz in the Art House Gallery from May 6 through May 28, 2023. The works in this exhibition directly responds to recent events in The United States, like the numerous state laws passed restricting access to books in schools. As a protest to these restrictions, the artist has painted the covers of banned books, and laser cut the text from different state education laws into the paintings.
Ramapo College of New Jersey Opens Telos Visual Arts Senior Thesis Exhibition (MAHWAH, NJ) -- The Visual Arts Senior Thesis Exhibition Telos goes on view Wednesday, April 26, in the Berrie Center Kresge and Pascal Galleries on the campus of Ramapo College. The exhibition is open to the public. This dynamic exhibition showcases the creative talents of 25 graduating Visual Arts seniors, and features artwork in a wide-range of media including animation, drawing, painting, photography, sculpture, installation, and performance.
food
Brewed & Distilled in Monmouth Adds Google Maps feature to Website (FREEHOLD, NJ) -- The Monmouth County Board of County Commissioners announced that the Brewed & Distilled in Monmouth website has added a Google Maps feature to make finding your favorite brewery, distillery, or winery easier than ever.
community
Explore Union County's Wild Earth Fest at the Trailside Nature and Science Center, April 30th (MOUNTAINSIDE, NJ) -- The Union County Board of County Commissioners invites residents and visitors of all ages to meet live animals, enjoy fun outdoor activities, celebrate wildlife and learn about environmental conservation at Wild Earth Fest, hosted by the Trailside Nature and Science Center on Sunday, April 30, from 11:00am to 5:00pm, rain or shine.
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