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theatre
South Camden Theatre Company presents "Alabama Story" (CAMDEN, NJ) -- South Camden Theatre Company presents the New Jersey and Regional premiere of Alabama Story by Kenneth Jones, weekends from September 15 through October 1, 2023. This is a play based on a true story about book banning, a librarian, a state senator, and black and white bunnies. The production is directed by Connie Norwood.
Luna Stage Announces Fall 2023 Classes (WEST ORANGE, NJ) -- Luna Stage will offer theatre classes for children, teens and adults, beginning September 12. Classes will run on Tuesdays and Saturdays at 555 Valley Road in West Orange.
The Black Box continues Edward Albee: From A to Zoo series with "Malcolm" (ENGLEWOOD, NJ) -- The Black Box, Northern NJ's incubator for new and under produced works from world-class artists, in association with The Estate of Edward Albee, presents Edward Albee: From A To Zoo, An Exclusive Stage Reading Series of Edward Albee's Plays. Next up is Malcolm (1966) on Wednesday, August 30, 2023 at 7:30pm.
music
New Jersey Symphony Youth Orchestra to Become Resident Program at Montclair State University's Cali School of Music (NEWARK NJ) -- The New Jersey Symphony and Montclair State University have announced a historic five-year collaboration, placing the New Jersey Symphony Youth Orchestra in residence at the John J. Cali School of Music. Through this partnership, the Youth Orchestra will serve as a key feeder into the Cali Pathways Project, aimed at bolstering dynamic and comprehensive pathways to higher education and music careers for talented student musicians who otherwise face barriers to realizing their full musical potential.
Music at Bunker Hill to Open 16th Season with Dover Quartet (SEWELL, NJ) -- Music at Bunker Hill opens its 16th season on Sunday, September 24, 2023 with a performance by Dover Quartet, including works by Haydn, Price, and Shostakovich. The performance takes place at Bunker Hill Presbyterian Church, 330 Greentree Road, Sewell, NJ. Showtime is 3:00pm.
Jeiris Cook to Celebrate Record Release at The Stanhope House (STANHOPE, NJ) -- Former mattress salesman turned full-time musician, Jeiris Cook will celebrate the release of his debut album, "Patchwork," at The Stanhope House on Friday, October 6, 2023. The album will be released at the end of September. Doors are at 7:00pm, showtime is 8:00pm.
bergenPAC presents Wayne Newton: Up Close and Personal (ENGLEWOOD, NJ) -- Bergen Performing Arts Center (bergenPAC) welcomes Wayne Newton, The Legend, a.k.a Mr. Las Vegas, who continues to enjoy a career that few dare even dream about, having performed more live shows than any other single performer in Las Vegas history, with no signs of slowing down. Wayne Newton brings his Up Close and Personal Tour to the stage at bergenPAC in Englewood, New Jersey, on Sunday, August 27, 2023 at 7:00pm.
Ska Punk International Mini Fest to Take Place in Asbury Park (ASBURY PARK, NJ) -- In March 2023, 20 Bands and a podcast got together in Austin, TX for a weekend of live music (and a live podcast) in the time surrounding SXSW. On Sunday, September 10, 2023, musicians from 5 of the bands get back together at La Vision Studio in Asbury Park, NJ for a miniature Ska Punk International (SPI) Mini Fest.
comedy
Chris Tucker Announces First Major Tour Since 2011 Award-winning actor, producer and comedian Chris Tucker has announced his first major tour in North America since 2011. Produced by Live Nation, the historic 30-city fall 2023 run – The Legend Tour 2023 – kicks off on September 8 at North Charleston Performing Arts Center in Charleston, South Carolina. The tour comes to The Met in Philadelphia on Wednesday, October 18, 2023 and the Beacon Theatre in New York City on Friday, November 17, 2023
The Newton Theatre presents Big Apple Comedy Club 51 (NEWTON, NJ) -- The Newton Theatre presents Big Apple Comedy Club 51 on Friday, September 22, 2023 at 8:00pm. The fan-favorite show returns a lineup that includes Carie Karavas, Charles McBee, John Moses, and Joey Vega.
film
Acme Screening Room to Screen "Make Me Famous" Documentary (LAMBERTVILLE, NJ) -- Acme Screening Room will present a screening of the 80s art documentary Make Me Famous on Saturday, September 9, 2023 at 5:00pm. The film documents the Punk DIY artist scene that burst out of NYC's East Village in the 1980s. Following the screening there will be a discussion with filmmaker Brian Vincent, producer Heather Spore and cinematographer John Sawyer.
community
Wegmans in Ocean Township to Host Meet & Greet with Darryl "DMC" McDaniels (OCEAN TOWNSHIP, NJ) -- Stop by the Ocean Township Wegmans on Thursday, August 24, 2023 from 5:00pm – 7:30pm for a special Meet & Greet with Darryl "DMC" McDaniels in their Wine, Beer and Spirits Shop. The legendary Hip Hop icon and founding member of Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee Run-DMC partnered with Old York Cellars to create a collection of wines and gifts under the label Darryl Mack Cellars.
Stockton University Receives $460,000 State Grant to Expand Student Mental Health Resources (GALLOWAY, NJ) -- A new state grant of more than $460,000 will allow Stockton University to expand its mental health resources.
Early bird registration for 12th Annual Sourland Spectacular ends August 17th (HOPEWELL, NJ) -- Early bird registration fee for the Sourland Spectacular cycling event is ending soon! The early bird registration fee of $50 ends on Wednesday, August 17th. The regular adult registration is $65. So don't delay and register today!
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