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theatre
Premiere Stages presents "Satellites" by Erin Breznitsky - An Innovative Exploration of Time and Space (UNION, NJ) -- Premiere Stages at Kean University will present the Premiere of Satellites by Erin Breznitsky from July 13-30 in Kean University's Bauer Boucher Theatre Center. Selected as the winner of the 2022 Premiere Play Festival, the first production of this new play will be one of Premiere's most ambitious to date, as a talented team of designers work with the director and cast to meld together projections, sound, lighting, scenic design and costumes to take audiences on a journey to space and back.
Shakespeare Theatre of NJ presents "Shipwrecked! An Entertainment - The Amazing Adventures of Louis de Rougemont (as Told by Himself)" on the Outdoor Stage (MORRISTOWN, NJ) -- The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey (STNJ) will re-open its ever-popular Outdoor Stage venue on July 5th with Shipwrecked! An Entertainment - The Amazing Adventures of Louis de Rougemont (as Told by Himself) by Donald Margulies. Since 2002, the company’s annual productions at this Greek-style amphitheater, located on the bucolic campus of Saint Elizabeth University, have provided thousands of people throughout the region with delightful productions under the stars. As always, this summer’s show is the perfect romp for all ages – from the youngest tots to venerable seniors.
2023 Classics on the Lawn at the Englewood Public Library Lineup (ENGLEWOOD, NJ) -- Since 2018, The Englewood Public Library has hosted Shakespeare in the Park Bergen County. This summer series presents a sampling of classic plays accessible and free to the public. From July 5 through August 23, every Wednesday will be an exploration of a different playwright, from Shakespeare to Synge and Euripides to Wilde! This summer's series begins on July 5th at 8:00pm with a selection of short plays by Anton Chekhov performed by the Black Box Repertory Company, from Englewood's incubator for new and underproduced plays by world class playwrights.
music
Central New Jersey Teens Win Scholarships in International Music Competition (PHILADELPHIA, PA) -- The prestigious Philadelphia International Music Festival awarded over $20,000 in scholarships and performance opportunities to nine young musicians who took the top spots in PIMF's semi-annual Online Concerto Competition. The list includes Hong Cheng and Joie Tu Kuo - two artists from New Jersey.
Herman's Hermits and The Buckinghams LIVE! at BergenPAC Lovers of timeless pop music stream into Englewood, NJ's BergenPAC this Saturday, June 17, 2003 for a concert of classic hits by two groups which topped the charts in the 1960s — Herman's Hermits starring Peter Noone and The Buckinghams.
2023 Blue Curtain Concerts at Pettoranello Gardens Amphitheater (PRINCETON, NJ) -- Blue Curtain, a beloved Princeton summer tradition, returns to Pettoranello Gardens Amphitheater, located at Route 206 and Mountain Avenue, with three family-friendly, free outdoor concerts in July. The concerts begin at 8:00pm. This year's lineup includes performances by Jimmy Bosch Salsa Masters, Juan Carmona, and Rufus Reid & Expedition.
NJ PBS Soundcheck to Show Highlights from Inaugural American Music Honors ceremony (LONG BRANCH, NJ) -- NJ PBS, New Jersey's public television network, announced the next episode of its Soundcheck music series will feature performance highlights and one-on-one interviews with honorees from this year's inaugural American Music Honors ceremony. Soundcheck: American Music Honors will premiere Tuesday, June 27 at 9:30pm on NJ PBS (check local listings and stream on MyNJPBS.org/live.) The full episode will be posted on the NJ PBS Soundcheck page after the broadcast.
Wharton Arts Embarks on International Tours to Italy and France (BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ) -- Wharton Arts, New Jersey's largest independent non-profit performing arts education center, announced that 117 youth musicians from the New Jersey Youth Symphony and New Jersey Youth Chorus will travel to Italy and France to perform at world class venues, in formal concerts and community concerts, as well as participating in an exchange with European youth conservatory programs.
2023 New Jersey Lottery Festival of Ballooning Announces Complete Music Lineup (READINGTON, NJ) -- The balloons may be the stars, but the concert lineup at the upcoming 40th annual New Jersey Lottery Festival of Ballooning is going to be big, too. This year's lineup from July 28-30 at Solberg Airport in Readington will be spread across two concert stages.
BlowUpRadio.com's New & Notable NJ Music 6/26/23 Lazlo, founder of BlowUpRadio.com (an online radio station based around New Jersey artists), shines a light on some of the many new releases from NJ based musicians each week with this column. This week Lazlo takes a look at releases by Hubbell Benson, BreakTime, Marc Ambrosia, The Vaughns, Andrew John, LIVIA and a look back at SSRi's "Go! Fight! Win!"
art
Arts Council of Princeton announces Vendor Application for yART Sale, Affordable Art and Supplies Sale (PRINCETON, NJ) -- The Arts Council of Princeton is now accepting vendor applications for their first yART sale to be held on Saturday, August 5 from 9:00am-1:00pm. The yART sale is an outdoor, flea-market style opportunity for attendees to shop affordable work from local artists cleaning out their studios.
community
Newark Arts Names Lauren LeBeaux Craig, Esq. as Interim Executive Director (NEWARK, NJ) -- Newark Arts, a long-standing, community-centered non-profit that remains ever committed to serving Newark's vibrant arts and culture ecosystem, announced that Lauren LeBeaux Craig, Esq., former Director of Marketing and Artistic Initiatives, will serve as Interim Executive Director.
Vivid Stage Takes Cabaret and Improv Shows On the Road in July Vivid Stage, in residence at Oakes Center at 120 Morris Avenue in Summit, will present two special performances on the road in the month of July. On Monday, July 17, Vivid Stage singers will perform a Family Favorites cabaret on the green in Summit, in collaboration with the Summit Public Library. On Thursday, July 20, The Flip Side will appear at Daddy Matty’s BBQ in Madison for a buffet dinner and show.
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