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theatre
Pebble Players Youth Theater presents "Mean Girls" (SUMMIT, NJ) -- Pebble Players Youth Theater opens their season at the Oakes Center with Mean Girls High School Version across two weekends from November 10-19, 2023. It's literally so fetch! Don’t miss this fun show that will knock your pink socks off! Based on Tina Fey's hit film, Mean Girls in 2004, the creators of this Broadway show didn't miss a beat! You will be mesmerized by these charming but ruthless plastics!
Centenary Stage Company presents Disney's "The Little Mermaid" (HACKETTSTOWN, NJ) -- This holiday season, Centenary Stage Company presents Disney's The Little Mermaid from November 24 – December 10, 2023 in the Sitnik Theatre of the Lackland Performing Arts Center of the Centenary University campus at 715 Grand Avenue, Hackettstown, NJ. Based on one of Hans Christian Andersen's most beloved stories and the classic animated film, Disney's The Little Mermaid is a hauntingly beautiful love story for the ages.
Surflight Theatre presents "Popcorn Falls" (BEACH HAVEN, NJ) -- Surflight Theatre continues their 2023 Season with the energetic romp full of impressions, wit, and charm, Popcorn Falls, from September 27 through October 1, 2023. Welcome to Popcorn Falls, a small American town whose only claim to fame-their namesake waterfall-has dried up. Now bankrupt, their last chance is a large grant that can only be used if the town produces a play in a week.
music
Bruce Springsteen and The E Street Band's Remaining 2023 Tour Dates Postponed Until 2024 Bruce Springsteen has continued to recover steadily from peptic ulcer disease over the past few weeks and will continue treatment through the rest of the year on doctor's advice. With this in mind, and out of an abundance of caution, all remaining 2023 tour dates for Bruce Springsteen and The E Street Band will be postponed until 2024.
Bill Mays Trio to Perform Tunes from Newest Album at Jersey Jazz LIVE! Concert in Madison (MADISON, NJ) -- Pianist Bill Mays has recorded 40 albums as a leader, but his newest, Autumn Serenade, released in May on the Sunnyside label, may be his favorite. And, it reunited him with the other two members of a trio that played with baritone saxophonist Gerry Mulligan in the 1980s – bassist Dean Johnson and drummer Ron Vincent.
WSOU 89.5FM hosted Corey Taylor (Slipknot, Stone Sour, CMFT) in studio (SOUTH ORANGE, NJ) -- Corey Taylor, lead singer and lyricist for Slipknot and Stone Sour recently paid a visit to Seton Hall's Pirate Radio, 89.5 FM WSOU. He is currently on the road supporting his latest album CMF2, which was released on September 15th.
McCarter Theatre presents Fatoumata Diawara (PRINCETON, NJ) -- On Saturday, September 30, 2023 at 8:00pm, McCarter Theatre presents Grammy-nominated Malian singer, songwriter, guitarist and actress Fatoumata Diawara. She is a rarity among Malian singers, wielding her electric guitar to write songs that blend Wassoulou folk music, spiritually centered Afropop, and desert blues. Singing mostly in Bambara, the national language of Mali, Diawara sings about migration, African identity, motherhood, and the struggle of African women.
film
New Jersey Film Festival Fall 2023 #LookAtMe Filmmaker Q+A
Here is the New Jersey Film Festival Fall 2023 #LookAtMe Filmmaker Q+A with #LookAtMe Lead Actor yao, Festival Assistant Director Katie Scrivani and Festival Director Al Nigrin.
dance
Monmouth University's Center for the Arts presents Ballet Hispánico (WEST LONG BRANCH, NJ) -- Experience the magic of Latino culture and dance as Ballet Hispánico, the largest Latine/Latinx/Hispanic cultural organization in the United States, graces the stage at Monmouth University's Center for the Arts at Pollak Theatre on Saturday, October 14, 2023 at 8:00pm. Recognized as one of America's Cultural Treasures, Ballet Hispánico is set to captivate audiences with their innovative dance productions that celebrate and explore the rich tapestry of Latino cultures.
art
Visual Arts Center of New Jersey Receives Grant from New Jersey State Council on the Arts (SUMMIT, NJ) -- The Visual Arts Center of New Jersey (VACNJ) was recently awarded a grant by the New Jersey State Council on the Arts (NJSCA) as part of more than $30 million in grants awarded throughout the state. VACNJ was one of approximately 900 arts organizations, projects, and artists to receive an award. This general support grant in the amount of $150,976 will provide support for VACNJ in various forms, including general and administrative costs and funding for programs, salaries, facilities, and capital improvements.
community
Drew Forum presents: A Conversation with Liz Cheney (MORRISTOWN, NJ) -- Drew University has announced its first Drew Forum event of the year: A Conversation with Liz Cheney. The event will be moderated by Hilary L. Link, PhD, President of Drew University and takes place at Mayo Performing Arts Center (MPAC) on Monday, October 23, 2023. The event begins at 7:30pm.
Lewis Center for the Arts Events from October 1-10, 2023 (PRINCETON, NJ) -- Lewis Center for the Arts at Princeton University has several events scheduled for the first half of October including Tularosa: An American Dreamtime; a reading by Ling Ma & Sandra Cisneros; Not Your Buddy by Chloe Satenberg '24; AtelieratLarge: Conversations on Art-making in a Vexed Era – Kyle Marshall and Lorrie Moore; and When Pages Breathe: Bringing Good Books to Life.
Old City Fest Returns for 8th Year to Celebrate Arts and Design, Food and Fashion, Creativity and Culture (PHILADELPHIA, PA) -- Old City District presents the eighth annual Old City Fest on Sunday, October 8, 2023, from 11:00am to 6:00pm, along N. 3rd Street (from Market to Race) and Arch Street (from 2nd to 4th). Activities will include the Family Fun Zone presented by WSFS Bank, the Main Stage presented by City Winery, live music, artists, pop-up street performances, and a wide array of food, beverages, craft and retail shopping, with 100+ vendors participating. Admission is free, with food and drink pay-as-you-go.
Middlesex County hosted Seventh Annual Business Summit, gathering major business leaders in New Brunswick (NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ) -- On Tuesday, September 26, Middlesex County welcomed leaders in business and government to its Seventh Annual Business Summit. The event served as a platform for networking, knowledge-sharing, and the exchange of best practices across businesses of all sizes. This year's summit theme, The Future Belongs to Those Who Build It, celebrated Middlesex County's rich legacy as a cutting-edge life sciences hub while providing insights into the unique challenges and opportunities within the business community.
books
Spend a Suspenseful Hour with Ruth Ware In Ocean County Library's Virtual Author Talk Series (TOMS RIVER, NJ) -- Ruth Ware's spine-tingling mysteries keep readers on the edge of their seats and coming back for more. Get to know this best-selling writer as she discusses the power-packed Zero Days in the Ocean County Library's Virtual Author Talk series on Wednesday, October 18, 2023. The event begins at 2:00pm.
