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theatre
Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey presents "Waiting for Godot" (MADISON, NJ) -- The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey (STNJ) continues its 2023 Main Stage season with Samuel Beckett's Waiting for Godot. Hailed "one of the true masterpieces of the century" by the New York Times, Godot has fascinated and infuriated audiences since it burst upon the world in 1953. This funny, cruel, moving, enigmatic metaphor is "theatre of the absurd" at its most breathtaking pinnacle. The production runs from September 13 – October 1, 2023.
music
Rock On! This Week's Sound Bites...8/24/23 "I do, August 18," said an excited Maia Sharp. "Reckless Thoughts" is the name of it. Reckless thoughts is a line from one of the songs. "California" is the song and it's "Reckless thoughts and broken hearts collide." As I was combing through all of the lyrics looking for a possible title, that one kind of leapt out at me because the reckless spot can be the thing that gets you in trouble and also the reckless thought can be the thing that leads you to where you're supposed to go. I feel like songwriting sometimes is just a series of reckless thoughts (laughs); you know? You kind of want to let your brain be free and go somewhere that feels a little dangerous to find the next idea. So, the reckless thought isn't always a bad thing and it felt like the double meaning of that could be worthy of the album title"
The Newton Theatre presents EagleMania (NEWTON, NJ) -- EagleMania comes to The Newton Theatre on Saturday, November 18, 2023 at 8:00pm. EagleMania – The World's Greatest Eagles Tribute Band. That isn't their slogan by mistake! EagleMania has dedicated themselves to faithfully reproducing the music of The Eagles.
Third Annual Jazz & Roots Music Festival to Take Place at Kean University (HILLSIDE, NJ) -- Kean University and internationally acclaimed bassist/producer Mike Griot will present the third annual Jazz & Roots Music Festival, a free, public, outdoor music event, on Saturday, September 23, 2023 in Hillside on The Lawn at Enlow Hall. The festival begins at 3:30pm. The lineup includes Third World, Stefon Harris & Blackout, King Solomon Hicks, and Prince Hakim.
2X Grammy Award Winner Gloria Gaynor Still Loves a Challenge Gloria Gaynor is best known as the queen of disco with her mega-hit dance anthem, "I Will Survive," but this Jersey girl has never stopped taking risks and building on her success.
JerseyArts chats with the music legend about growing up in New Jersey, how she got her big break, the legacy of disco, her new "Gloria Gaynor: I Will Survive" documentary, and her Sept. 16 concert at bergenPAC.
Middlesex County presents a Roaring 20s Jazz Party outdoors at East Jersey Old Town Village (PISCATAWAY, NJ) -- Middlesex County presents a Roaring 20s Jazz Party outdoors at East Jersey Old Town Village on Saturday, September 23, 2023 from 11:00am to 5:00pm. Catch the world-renowned Michael Arenella and his Dreamland Orchestra for an unforgettable jazz extravaganza. This event will also feature food, beverages, vintage cars, dance lessons from The Canarsie Wobblers, and much more! This free event is open to the public.
B Praak to Perform at NJPAC (NEWARK, NJ) -- On Saturday, September 16, 2023, the incredible musical sensation B Praak takes center stage at the New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) in Newark. Celebrated for chart-topping hits like "Teri Mitti," "Mann Bharrya," and "Ranjha," B Praak brings his remarkable career to life in this one-of-a-kind concert. Showtime is 8:00pm.
RVCC to Present Concert Featuring Pianist Ivan Konev (BRANCHBURG, NJ) -- Raritan Valley Community College's Arts & Design department will open its 2023-2024 season with a performance by the Ukrainian-born pianist, Ivan Konev, Sunday, September 17, 2023 at 2:00pm. The event, part of the MOZAIKA Concert Series' new season, will be held in the Welpe Theatre at the College's Branchburg campus.
art
!Vivir, Amar, y Pintar! Arts Festival to Take Place Saturday in Dover (DOVER, NJ) -- The !Vivir, Amar, y Pintar! Arts Festival is set to take place on Saturday, August 26, 2023, from 12:00pm to 4:00pm on Chestnut Street in Dover, NJ. This free public outdoor event features artists & vendor market; food trucks; live music & dancing; unveiling of new art asphalt mural; kids art activity; bouncy castles and stilt walkers.
New Sweden Colony Exhibit and Presentation Coming to Ocean County Library Long Beach Island Branch (SURF CITY, NJ) -- Throughout the month of September, the Ocean County Library Long Beach Island Branch will feature historian Erik L. Burro's engaging, colorful display of informative panels and contemporary photographs that highlight the New Sweden colony, South Jersey’s earliest colonial settlement.
food
Capital Tacos to Make Northeast Debut with Most Recent Deal in New Jersey (MIDDLESEX COUNTY, NJ) -- /PRNewswire/ -- Capital Tacos, the small-town taco shop turned nationally-acclaimed Tex-Mex restaurant franchise, is taking the taste of Tex-Mex #DoneRight to Middlesex County after having secured the brand's first-ever franchise agreement for the state of New Jersey as it continues its rapid expansion into new markets across the country.
community
Vocal Canvas, a Podcast by the East Brunswick Public Library and NextGen Acting, Releases Ep. 2 - "The Rhythm of Pace" (EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ) -- "Vocal Canvas," the innovative podcast series produced in partnership with East Brunswick Public Library, announces the release of its second episode, "The Rhythm of Pace," available now!
Olympic Gold Medalist and Six-Time World Champion Jordan Burroughs inspires the next generation at The Salvation Army Kroc Center (CAMDEN, NJ) -- Olympic Gold Medalist and six-time World Champion Jordan Burroughs, the G.O.A.T. (Greatest of All Time) of American wrestling, held a free wrestling clinic for Camden youth at The Salvation Army Camden Kroc Center on Saturday, August 19, 2023 – marking a special return to his home state of New Jersey and to the organization that touched his life while growing up.
Chartwell Gardens to Hold Monarch Butterfly Festival (MARLTON, NJ) -- /PRNewswire/ -- As the mesmerizing Monarch butterflies embark on their incredible journey across North America, Chartwell Gardens is proud to announce the upcoming Monarch Butterfly Festival on Sunday, September 17, 2023 from 1:00pm to 5:00pm. This promises to be a day filled with wonder, education, and fun for both kids and adults alike. There will be live bands, activities, food trucks, guided garden tours, interactive workshops, a marketplace, and a live butterfly release.
The Community Chest Awards Grants Nearly $125K to Nonprofits Responding to Increased Need in the Area The Community Chest of Eastern Bergen County awarded 24 grants, totaling $124,950, to nonprofit agencies responding to increased need in the community. Founded in 1933 during the Great Depression, The Community Chest, a nonprofit, tax-exempt organization, supports local nonprofit organizations serving people in need in eastern Bergen County, New Jersey. These nonprofit agencies focusing on the arts received grant awards: Bergen Performing Arts Center, Encounters in Black Traditions, and JCC Thurnauer School of Music.
books
CavanKerry Press Broadens the Reach of Poetry and the Experiences of a Diverse Group of Authors Making sensitive or inconvertable topics more palatable to the general public is a big part of the mission of Fort Lee, New Jersey-based CavanKerry Press. As a not-for-profit literary press serving art and the community, CavanKerry is committed to expanding the reach of poetry by publishing works that explore the emotional and psychological landscapes of everyday life and bringing that art to underserved populations. With its LaurelBooks imprint, CavanKerry is especially engaged with work from people living with physical and/or mental illness and disability.
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