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theatre
PHOTOS from "Rent" at Paper Mill Playhouse (MILLBURN, NJ) -- Paper Mill Playhouse is presenting Rent by Jonathan Larson, now through July 2, 2023. The production is directed by Zi Alikhan and choreographed by Steph Paul. Winner of the Tony Award for Best Musical and the Pulitzer Prize for Drama, Rent has become a pop-cultural phenomenon with songs that rock and a story that resonates with audiences of all ages.
music
The Lizzie Rose Music Room presents Lil' Ed & The Blues Imperials (TUCKERTON, NJ) -- Electrifying Chicago blues masters Lil’ Ed & The Blues Imperials - recently named by the Chicago Reader as the city's 2022 Blues Band Of the Year - will perform live at The Lizzie Rose Music Room in Tuckerton on Thursday, July 20, 2023. Tickets are $35 advance and $40 at the door. Showtime is 7:30pm.
Renault Winery & Resort hosts Independence Country Music Festival (EGG HARBOR CITY, NJ) -- Renault Winery & Resort hosts the Independence Country Music Festival the weekend of July 1-2, 2023. Join them for a spectacular weekend of music, festivities, and celebration.
The Newton Theatre presents Roger McGuinn on October 4th (NEWTON, NJ) -- The Newton Theatre presents Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Roger McGuinn on Wednesday, October 4, 2023 at 8:00pm. Jim McGuinn, later known as Roger, was already a veteran of the New York and Los Angeles music scenes when he co-founded the group that would become the Byrds with Gene Clark and David Crosby in 1964. Prior to forming the Byrds, Roger toured and performed with the Limeliters, Chad Mitchell Trio and Bobby Darin as a guitarist and banjo player. He was also the musical director on Judy Collins #3.
Count Basie Center for the Arts presents One Night of Tina: A Tina Turner Tribute Show (RED BANK, NJ) -- Count Basie Center for the Arts presents One Night of Tina: A Tina Turner Tribute Show on Tuesday, December 12, 2023 at 7:30pm. Prepare to be transported into the electrifying world of one of music's greatest legends as the highly anticipated tribute show, One Night of Tina, returns. Celebrating the iconic career and indomitable spirit of the legendary Tina Turner, this unforgettable live performance will leave audiences awestruck and filled with the spirit of rock 'n' roll.
Centenary Stage Company presents 80's Revolution (HACKETTSTOWN, NJ) -- 80's Revolution will hit the Sitnik stage at Centenary Stage Company on Thursday, June 22 at 7:30pm. This performance will take place in The Sitnik Theatre of the Lackland Performing Arts Center on the campus of Centenary University at 715 Grand Avenue, Hackettstown, NJ.
Monmouth County Park System Announces Summer Concerts in Thompson Park (LINCROFT, NJ) -- Enjoy live music in a beautiful park setting this summer as the Monmouth County Park System presents a series of free concerts and performances in Thompson Park, Lincroft. Concert goers are invited to bring lawn chairs or blankets, food, and soft drinks to the outdoors concerts
dance
Two-Time GRAMMY Award-Winning Attacca Quartet Pairs with American Repertory Ballet for an Evening of Contemporary Ballet (PRINCETON, NJ) -- On Saturday, June 17, 2023 at 7:00pm, the Princeton Festival presents the two-time Grammy Award-Winning Attacca Quartet paired with dancers from the American Repertory Ballet for an Evening of Contemporary Ballet. On the program are ballet excerpts from Circadia, choreographed by Caili Quan to the music of Gabriella Smith’s Carrot Revolution, and Wood Work, choreographed by Ethan Stiefel to Nordic folk tunes arranged by the Danish String Quartet.
art
West Windsor Arts Issues Call to Artists for Ode to New Jersey (WEST WINDSOR, NJ) -- West Windsor Arts seeks artwork for their open call to artists for the Fall exhibition, Ode to New Jersey. The deadline to submit work is Monday, July 31. This is open to artists over 18 years of age. You do not need to be a New Jersey resident to enter your art.
community
Monmouth Arts To Honor Kevin Smith, Pat Battle, Ming Chen, Tim Donnelly, Debbie DeLisa and Impact 100 Jersey Coast on September 28th (RED BANK, NJ) -- Monmouth Arts will honor filmmaker and actor Kevin Smith, NBC newscaster Pat Battle, podcaster and actor Ming Chen, producer and founding partner of Sea.Hear.Now Tim Donnelly, manager of the Wonder Bar Debbie DeLisa and philanthropic organization Impact 100 Jersey Coast at Monmouth Arts After Dark, The Art of the Impossible on Thursday, September 28, 2023 at The Wonder Bar and Tim McLoone's Supper Club in Asbury Park, NJ.
Marvel at Paper Cutting Mastery at the Ocean County Library Long Beach Island Branch (SURF CITY, NJ) -- Without sketching, in the wink of an eye, Hou-Tien Cheng takes ordinary paper and cuts it into images that spark the imagination. The Ocean County Library is pleased to present his Master paper cutting demonstration on Tuesday, June 27 at 2:00pm.
2023 Celebrate Middlesex County highlighted the unique programs, services, and people of the county (EDISON, NJ) -- Celebrate Middlesex County, an annual event highlighting the unique programs, services, and people of Middlesex County's government, took place on Saturday, June 10, 2023 at Roosevelt Park in Edison. The free family-friendly event showcased the unique programs and services provided by Middlesex County and highlighted the people who bring them to life through interactive booths and displays
Red Bank Celebrates Juneteenth with Keynote speaker Larry Hamm, P.O.P. Social Justice Activist (RED BANK, NJ) -- Now that it is a Federal Holiday, Juneteenth celebrations will be happening across the nation. In Red Bank, the festivities will take place on Sunday June 18, at Johnny Jazz Park, on the corners of Shrewsbury Ave., and Dr. James Parker Blvd., at 1:00pm. The Greater Red Bank community is invited to gather at Pilgrim Baptist Church at 12 Noon, where a procession, led by Rev. Terrence Porter will start at 12:15pm, toward the park.
books
Ramapo College of New Jersey Publishes Second Memoir Authored by New Jersey High School Students (MAHWAH, NJ) -- Ramapo College of New Jersey, in collaboration with Newark Public School District’s Science Park High School teacher Shawn Adler, published the book The Helpers. The memoir features stories from high school students across New Jersey who share their experiences of struggle, doubt, crisis, and talk about those who helped them persevere and triumph when faced with adversity. "The published collection showcases 61 of the best stories, which highlight the extraordinary power of our most vulnerable," said Adler. This is the second collaboration between Shawn Adler and Ramapo College.
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