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theatre
2023 NJACT Perry Awards Winners (LAKEWOOD, NJ) -- The 2023 NJACT Perry Awards ceremony was held at the Strand Center for the Arts in Lakewood on Sunday, October 1st. The NJACT Perry Awards are given for outstanding achievements in New Jersey Community Theater. The awards are named in honor of William Perry Morgan. Perry, as his friends have always known him, was a gifted director, actor, composer, and musician who was once a driving force in New Jersey Community Theater.
This Week in Theatre: Previews for Plays Taking Place October 3-9, 2023 Here are previews of plays taking place from October 3-9, 2023 including a look at productions starting this week, those continuing this week, and those closing this week. New Jersey Stage covers Equity, community, college, and high school theatre. Check back every week for the weekly theatre preview.
State Theatre presents "Pretty Woman: The Musical" (NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ) -- State Theatre New Jersey presents four performances of Pretty Woman: The Musical from October 7-8, 2023. Based on one of Hollywood's most beloved romantic stories of all, the musical springs to life with a powerhouse creative team led by two-time Tony Award®-winning director and choreographer Jerry Mitchell (Hairspray, Kinky Boots, Legally Blonde).
Music Mountain Theatre presents "Carrie: The Musical" (LAMBERTVILLE, NJ) -- Music Mountain Theatre (MMT) presents Carrie: The Musical from October 6-22, 2023. This is the thirteenth mainstage show of MMT's 2023 season, and perfectly timed for the Halloween season!
music
Roadside Graves return with "We're Not Here" from Upcoming Album Don Giovanni Records has announced that New Jersey veterans Roadside Graves will return with a new Rumblefish inspired album I Won't Cry Alone on November 10, 2023.
This Week in Music: Previews for Concerts Taking Place October 3-9, 2023 Here is a look at upcoming shows taking place from October 3-9, 2023 along with our featured listings. New Jersey Stage offers previews of concerts throughout the Garden State as well as select shows in New York City and Philadelphia areas. Click on the title to go to the full preview. Jump to Featured Events - Event Previews - Event Listings
The Gaslight Anthem Releases "Autumn" The Gaslight Anthem have released their latest single, "Autumn." The song drifts into a contemplative mood as the band share a deeply felt meditation on impermanence, set against a lovely backdrop of luminous harmonies and oceanic guitar work. "Autumn" heralds The Gaslight Anthem's first new album together in almost a decade, History Books, arriving Friday, October 27 on their own Rich Mahogany Recordings label via Thirty Tigers.
Opera at Florham Presents "Mayhem in Opera" (MADISON, NJ) -- Opera at Florham continues its star-packed season with "Mayhem in Opera" on Sunday, October 22, 2023 at Fairleigh Dickinson University. The event features Brenna Markey, Soprano, Patrick Wilhelm, Baritone, and Artistic Director Mary Pinto. Perfect for the crisp fall weather, this concert will take listeners on a journey of Opera's most beloved star-crossed lovers, cases of mistaken identity, and unrequited love-driven madness. It takes place at The Mansion (285 Madison Avenue) at 2:00pm.
film
4 Award Winning Films close out the Fall 2023 New Jersey Film Festival this weekend! 4 Award Winning Films close out the Fall 2023 New Jersey Film Festival this weekend!
Hope you can join us! https://newjerseyfilmfestivalfall2023.eventive.org/welcome
art
The Barron Arts Center Hosts the "BAC Artist of the Year" Exhibit - Jules Weber: Color My World (WOODBRIDGE, NJ) -- The Barron Arts Center hosts the "BAC Artist of the Year" Exhibit - Jules Weber: Color My World - from October 4-25, 2023. A self-taught artist with decades of experience, Jules Weber uses various palette knife techniques to layer oil paints on canvas to create rich, realistic and colorful scenes.
The Art House Gallery presents "Connections" (JERSEY CITY, NJ) -- Art House Productions presents "Connections," from October 7-28, 2023. This group exhibition will be part of the 34th annual Jersey City Art & Studio Tour (JCAST). The exhibition presents nine artists' visual interpretations of the bonds we build. Participating artists: Beth Achenbach, Cheryl Gross, Troy Jones, HakChul Kim, Ceallaigh Pender, Jennifer Morris, ONHEL, Lucy Rovetto, and Ann Vollum.
community
Events This Week in New Jersey: October 3-9, 2023 Here is a look at upcoming events taking place from October 3-9, 2023 along with our featured listings. New Jersey Stage offers previews of events throughout the Garden State as well as select shows in New York City and Philadelphia areas. Click on the title to go to the full preview.
New Mercer County Initiative Promotes the Health Benefits of the Arts (HAMILTON TOWNSHIP, NJ) -- Did you know that attending concerts or visiting museums once or twice a month can reduce the risk of depression in adults over 50 years old by 47%? And that adolescents who participate in the arts are 24% less likely to experience depression — and 22% less likely to engage in substance use? We know through research and our lived experiences that participation in the arts has a positive impact on our physical, emotional and social health.
books
RVCC to Present Online Children's Literature Symposium (BRANCHBURG, NJ) -- Members of the community are invited to an online Children's Literature Symposium presented by Raritan Valley Community College, October 24, 2023 from 4:00pm-5:30pm. There is no charge for the program, which is being held via Zoom.
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