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Premiere Stages at Kean University Announces Semi-Finalists for 2023 Play Festival (UNION, NJ) -- Premiere Stages, the professional theatre company in residence at Kean University, is pleased to announce the 2023 Premiere Play Festival Semi-Finalists.
Theater to Go presents "Other Desert Cities" at Kelsey Theatre (WEST WINDSOR, NJ) -- Theater to Go in partnership with Kelsey Theatre presents Other Desert Cities by Jon Robin Baitz, in a production produced and directed by Ruth Markoe. The play will run for two weekends from May 26- June 4. It is a story of an American family and what drives them apart and keeps them together. Set in upscale and conservative Palm Springs California in 2004, Brooke Wyeth returns home after a six-year absence to celebrate Christmas with her family.
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Rutgers-Newark Presents 2nd Annual Asian American and Pacific Islander Jazz Fest (NEWARK, NJ) -- The Institute of Jazz Studies and Yardbird Entertainment will present the 2nd Annual Asian American and Pacific Islanders (AAPI) Jazz Fest at Express Newark in the historic Hahne & Co. building on Saturday, May 20 from noon to 10:00pm.. It is the only event of its kind on the East Coast.
State Theatre presents Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back in Concert With New Jersey Symphony (NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ) -- The fully renovated State Theatre New Jersey presents Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back in Concert with New Jersey Symphony on Sunday, May 21 at 3:00pm. The program features a screening of the complete film with Oscar®-winning composer John Williams' musical score performed live to the film. The concert will be led by acclaimed conductor Constantine Kitsopoulos.
The Morris Choral Society presents "Carmina Burana" on May 20th (MORRISTOWN, NJ) -- The Morris Choral Society kicks off the celebration of its 50th anniversary with their presentation of Carl Orff's Carmina Burana on Saturday, May 20, 2023 at the Morristown United Methodist Church on the Green. Showtime is 7:00pm.
Samantha Fish and Jesse Dayton to Perform at Rock, Ribs & Ridges Festival (AUGUSTA, NJ) -- Among the artists to check out at the upcoming Rock, Ribs & Ridges Festival is the pairing of Samantha Fish and outlaw country badass Jesse Dayton who will perform on Sunday, June 25, 2023 at 4:30pm. The two joined forces to write and record a new album entitled Death Wish Blues. Samantha and Jesse onstage together are an explosive brand of blues/rock-and-roll not to be missed! The festival, presented by Franklin Sussex Auto Mall, is returning to the Sussex County Fairgrounds in Augusta, NJ from June 23-25.
Makin Waves Song of the Week: "The Town" by Young Orange "The Town," Lacey-based singer-songwriter Young Orange's latest single and video, is the Makin Waves Song of the Week.
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Visual Arts Center of New Jersey Shines On at 90th Anniversary Gala (SUMMIT, NJ) -- On Saturday, April 29, the Visual Arts Center of New Jersey (VACNJ) held its largest fundraising event of the year at Canoe Brook Country Club in Summit. Shine On VACNJ's 90th Anniversary Gala, raised a record-breaking $373,500 to support the Art Center’s powerful arts programming.
community
Top 15 Most Read Stories At New Jersey Stage From April 30 to May 6, 2023 Here's a look at the top 15 most read articles published at New Jersey Stage from April 30 to May 6, 2023. Each week we publish about 70 articles, including several original columns and features, along with news releases for events happening throughout the state and nearby areas like Philadelphia and New York City. This week's top 15 includes articles from 9 counties in New Jersey (Atlantic, Burlington, Bergen, Essex, Middlesex, Monmouth, Morris, Union, and Warren).
Ramapo College Secures Additional Funding for On-Campus Food Pantry (MAHWAH, NJ) -- Ramapo College of New Jersey was awarded an additional Hunger-Free Campus Grant from the State of New Jersey, this time for $25,000. The funding's purpose is to address student hunger, leverage sustainable solutions to address basic food needs on campus and continue building strategic partnerships at the local, state, and national levels to address food insecurity among students.
Ocean Casino Resort Celebrates 5th Birthday with Local Partnerships and Community Initiatives All Summer Long (ATLANTIC CITY, NJ) /PRNewswire/ -- Ocean Casino Resort is supporting local business through one-of-a-kind collaborations and exclusive partnerships as it commemorates its 5th Birthday. Beginning Memorial Day Weekend through Labor Day, guests visiting the property and exploring South Jersey will be treated to special events, entertainment, and pop-up experiences, along with limited edition food, beverage, retail, and art installments celebrating the milestone.
RVCC Honors College Students Present Independent Study Capstone Projects (BRANCHBURG, NJ) -- Fifteen students from Raritan Valley Community College's Honors College presented their independent Capstone Research Course projects during a symposium, held May 3, 2023 at the College's Branchburg campus.
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