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theatre
The Artist Collective Troupe to Bring Fairytales to Life In August (POINT PLEASANT, NJ) -- The Artist Collective Troupe will present both "Into the Woods" and "Into the Woods Jr." this August as their summer musicals! In this timeless, yet relevant, modern classic, the Brothers Grimm hit the stage with an epic fairytale about wishes, family, and the choices we make!
"Tales at the Dormer House" include thieves, Gettysburg, and the "first-woman" Eve (CAPE MAY, NJ) -- Listen to stories by Chester Himes, O. Henry, Elsie Singmaster and Mark Twain while taking in the breeze on the porch of an historic bed and breakfast, drinking lemonade, and enjoying homemade desserts. It's all part of Classic American Tales' (CAT) popular "Tales at the Dormer House" in Cape May, NJ, every Thursday at 4:00pm through August 10.
music
The Newton Theatre presents Acoustic Alchemy (NEWTON, NJ) -- The Newton Theatre presents Acoustic Alchemy on Thursday, October 19, 2023 at 8:00pm. For over three decades, Acoustic Alchemy has been at the forefront of contemporary jazz, even if the band's signature eclectic mix of styles has meant they have never comfortably fit snugly into any one genre.
Outpost in the Burbs Presents Ted Leo with opener Elk City (MONTCLAIR, NJ) -- Outpost in the Burbs presents Ted Leo on Friday, December 1st at 8:00pm. The concert will take place at the First Congregational church, 40 South Fullerton Avenue, Montclair. Opening the show will be the band Elk City.
NJPAC presents Beres Hammond with Romain Virgo and Louie Culture (NEWARK, NJ) -- It’s a Reggae Fest! See Jamaica's most prolific crooner Beres Hammond with Romain Virgo and Louie Culture at New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) on Saturday, August 12, 2023 at 8:00pm. Revel in a night of feel-good reggae with legendary Jamaican lovers rock singer Beres Hammond ("One Love, One Life") and his special guests Romain Virgo ("Soul Provider") and Louie Culture. Sit back, relax, and feel the love!
Foxtide releases "Hold On" Returning with their first new music of 2023, Southern California garage rock band Foxtide has released "Hold On." Combining a haughty aloofness in vocal delivery with experimentation in the stickiness of modern pop music formulas, the result is a windows-down-in-the-car, over the speed limit track. Coming in at the sweet spot of just over three minutes, the song harkens to the golden age of early 2000s rock, fueled by the modern DIY scene.
Music of Broadway comes to the Olde Stone House Village (SEWELL, NJ) -- Broadway musicians Jennifer Noble, Patty Lohr, and Ryan Fielding Garrett will bring sound of Broadway to South Jersey on Sunday, August 27, 2023 in a concert called "I Will Never Leave You." The concert takes place at the old Bunker Hill Church at the Olde Stone House Village, 208 Egg Harbor Road, Sewell, NJ. Showtime is 3:00pm.
Kentucky Cowpunks Nine Pound Hammer set to release "Rock 'N Roll Radio" (LOS ANGELES, CA) -- In the wake of the digital music revolution and the advent of streaming platforms, the traditional concept of radio – as a place where music lovers would go to hear their favorite artist’s new single or discover some buzz about a band – has largely gone the way of the 8-track. But for a generation of fans and artists, rock radio still holds a place in our hearts, and Kentucky's premiere progenitors of southern fried cowpunk, Nine Pound Hammer, come not to bury rock radio but to celebrate it in all its glory.
Des Rocs releases "I Am The Lightning" NYC native Des Rocs has released "I Am The Lightning," the third song to be pulled from his forthcoming sophomore album Dream Machine out August 25 via Sumerian Records. Produced by Alain Johannes (Queens of the Stone Age, Them Crooked Vultures, PJ Harvey), Matt Wallace (Faith No More, Maroon 5) and Des Rocs mastermind Danny Rocco, Dream Machine plays like a bolt of energy coursing through the glory days of rock, metal, and grunge, united within his signature "bedroom arena rock" sound.
Makin Waves Album of the Month: "Mantra" by Natalie Farrell "Mantra," Asbury Park songstress Natalie Farrell's long-awaited follow-up to her 2018 debut EP, "Natality," will arrive with a release party on July 29 at Asbury Lanes. Based on the new EP's five songs, the event will also be a dance party!
dance
Monmouth University's Center for the Arts presents Step Afrika (WEST LONG BRANCH, NJ) -- Monmouth University's Center for the Arts presents Step Afrika on Monday, October 2, 2023 at 6:00pm in the Pollak Theatre. This show introduces audiences to stepping through both a traditional and contemporary lens. Step Afrika! blends percussive dance styles practiced by historically African American fraternities and sororities; traditional African dances; and an array of contemporary dance and art forms into a cohesive, compelling artistic experience.
art
acc gallery presents sense n sensibility (TENAFLY, NJ) -- acc gallery presents sense n sensibility, an invitational exhibition, from July 15 through August 31, 2023. The exhibition includes works by Park Hang-Ryul, Kim In-OK, Kim Kang Yong, Sun Jong-Hoon, Chung Sookyung, Kim Sunsoo, and Kim Young-Hun. The exhibit was curated by Hobong Kim.
community
Invest Newark Announces Andrea Mason as Business Operations Officer (NEWARK, NJ) -- Invest Newark announced that Andrea Mason, an expert in community outreach and city operations, will be Business Operations Officer for Invest Newark. In her role, she works with the CEO to oversee the daily operations of multiple departments to ensure success. She also ensures that residents and the business community are aware of the many programs Invest Newark offers.
Arts Council of Princeton's Zine Project Welcomes Artists of All Ages and Skill Levels (PRINCETON, NJ) -- The Arts Council of Princeton announces the new iteration of their popular Princeton Sketchbook Club program, a community zine project.
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EVENT PREVIEWS
Outpost in the Burbs presents Emily Grove's Joni Jam
November 14, 2025
Lizzie Rose Music Room presents Griffin House
November 14, 2025
Newton Theatre presents The Breakers - Tom Petty Tribute Band
November 14, 2025
Makin Waves with Don McLean: Starry Stories
November 14, 2025
StocktonPAC presents "Black Angels Over Tuskegee"
November 14, 2025
Hats Off To Downtown brings an evening of shopping, prizes, and fun to South Orange
November 14, 2025
Fund for Irish Studies at Princeton University presents a Conversation with Olwen Fouéré
November 14, 2025
Hard Rock Live at Etess Arena presents Warren Zeiders
November 14, 2025
UCPAC presents Black Sabbath and Metallica tribute bands on Friday
November 14, 2025
Billy Strings to Play Two Nights at Prudential Center
November 14-15, 2025
