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theatre
The Premier Theatre Company presents Roald Dahl's "Matilda The Musical" (RUMSON, NJ) -- The Premier Theatre Company will present the Tony Award-winning Roald Dahl's Matilda The Musical at the beautiful Rumson School Auditorium on Forrest Ave in Rumson for 6 performances only. Opening night is Friday, June 23, followed by performances June 24, 25, 30 and July 1 and 2. Evening shows are at 8:00pm, Sunday matinees are at 2:00pm.
2023 Rising Star Award Winners (MILLBURN, NJ) -- The 2023 Paper Mill Playhouse Rising Star Awards Presented by Citizens Philanthropic Foundation and Investors Foundation ceremony took place at Paper Mill Playhouse on Tuesday, June 13 as a livestream and is now available to view on Paper Mill's Facebook page.
music
Monmouth University's Center for the Arts to Open Season with Willie Nile concert (WEST LONG BRANCH, NJ) -- Monmouth University's Center for the Arts will open the season with a concert by Willie Nile and opening act James Maddock on Saturday, September 23, 2023 at 8:00pm. The concert takes place in the Pollak Theatre.
Tony Marts Presents "Rockin' The Point" With The Billy Walton Band Every Thursday (SOMERS PONT, NJ) -- Tony Marts Presents "Rockin' The Point" with the Billy Walton Band (BWB) every Thursday at The Point beginning Thursday, June 22 from 7:00pm-11:00pm. Shows are free to the public; 21 and over.
Parkfest Bradley Beach to Take Place July 9th (BRADLEY BEACH, NJ) -- Parkfest Bradley Beach returns to Riley Park for a full day of music and fun activities on Sunday, July 9. Presented by the Borough of Bradley Beach and Telegraph Hill Records, this free event begins at 11:00am with yoga, followed by non-stop music from noon until 7:30pm on two stages in the park.
Makin Waves Album of the Month: "High Charisma" by The Extensions + "Reverie" by Fake Pockets + "Carpe Rerun" by The Foes of Fern Nothing screams Makin Waves like a triple album release party during New Jersey's inaugural North to Shore Festival. That's just what The Extensions, Fake Pockets, and The Foes of Fern are doing on June 16 on The Baronet Rooftop of The Asbury hotel. And all three albums by those local faves are June's Album of the Month.
Roomful of Blues to Perform at The Ross Farm in Basking Ridge (BASKING RIDGE, NJ) -- Roomful of Blues, the world-renowned, horn-powered, houserocking blues band, will perform as part of The Ross Farm Music Series at The Ross Farm in Basking Ridge on Saturday, July 15, 2023. The band's latest Alligator Records release is In A Roomful Of Blues. The concert begins at 7:30pm.
comedy
bergenPAC presents presents Tracy Morgan (ENGLEWOOD, NJ) -- Bergen Performing Arts Center (bergenPAC) presents comedian Tracy Morgan on Friday, October 27, 2023 at 8:00pm. Tracy Morgan is one of the most well-respected comedians and actors in his field. Known for starring on seven seasons of NBC's Emmy and Golden Globe Award-winning 30 Rock, Morgan appeared opposite Tina Fey and Alec Baldwin as "Tracy Jordan," the unpredictable star of "Liz Lemon's" (Fey) hit variety show, TGS with Tracy Jordan.
film
New Jersey-Based Series, "Girl Dad," to Screen at Manhattan Film Festival on Saturday (MARLBORO, NJ) -- Neem’s Themes Productions announces the New York City premiere of its series Girl Dad will be screened at the Manhattan Film Festival on Saturday, June 17, 2023, at 7:00pm. The screenings takes place at NYC’s Cinema Village.
NJPAC to Screen "National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation" followed by a Live Conversation with Chevy Chase (NEWARK, NJ) -- Join New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) for an unforgettable evening of holiday cheer and laughs on Friday, December 15, 2023 at 8:00pm. They will be presenting a special screening of National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation followed by a live conversation with none other than "Clark Griswold" himself.
art
Teaneck Pride Announces Exhibition of Photography by Danielle Richards (TEANECK, NJ) -- Teaneck Pride announces the opening of a Photography Exhibition, "This Is Who I Am / This Is Who We Are" at the Puffin Cultural Forum. The exhibition features photography by Teaneck photographer Danielle Richards that present portraits of Bergen County LBGTQ+ families and individuals. It will run from June 20 through July 31, 2023.
community
4th Annual Juneteenth Celebration to Take Place at Perkins Center for the Arts on Saturday (MOORESTOWN, NJ) -- Moorestown's Juneteenth Celebration will take place on the Perkins Center for the Arts West Evergreen Lawn on Saturday, June 17 from 2:00pm to 7:00pm. Perkins Center for the Arts, Moore Unity, and Curate Noir, have collaborated to support a family-friendly day featuring inspirational music, African dance and drumming, food, educational presentations, and offerings from local Black-owned businesses.
Jersey City Theater Center presents Free Events at Glenn D. Cunningham Branch Library (JERSEY CITY, NJ) -- Jersey City Theater Center (JCTC) in partnership with Jersey City Free Public Library (Cunningham Branch) and I Love Greenville is proud to present What Jersey City Means To Me featuring Kevin Powell on Saturday, June 17 at the Glenn D. Cunningham Branch Library. A human & civil rights activist, poet, journalist, filmmaker, author of 16 books, Hip-hop historian and author of an upcoming Tupac Shakur biography, Powell is a native son of the Greenville section of Jersey City.
The New Jersey State Museum Adds New Spanish-Language Programming in the Planetarium (TRENTON, NJ) -- The New Jersey State Museum is pleased to announce the start of new Spanish-language programming in the Planetarium. Six Spanish versions of current Planetarium programs have been added to the programming lineup. On the fourth Saturday of each month, beginning on June 24, two Spanish language shows will be presented, at 9:30am and 10:30am.
RVCC Planetarium to Present Star, Laser Shows for All Ages in July (BRANCHBURG, NJ) -- The Raritan Valley Community College Planetarium in Branchburg will present star and laser shows for all ages in July, including several programs specially designed for children.
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