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theatre
Spring Lake Theatre presents "A Chorus Line" (SPRING LAKE, NJ) -- "Step, kick, kick, and leap your way to Spring Lake Theatre for A Chorus Line, opening on Friday, October 13, and running for three weekends until October 28, 2023. With just 90 minutes of runtime and no intermission, it's the perfect way to spend a chilly fall evening or a windy afternoon!
Exit 82 Theatre Company presents "Night of the Living Dead: The Musical!" (TOMS RIVER, NJ) -- Exit 82 Theatre Company presents Night of the Living Dead: The Musical! across two weekends from October 13-22, 2023. This is a sidesplitting rock n' roll comedy sendup of the legendary 1968 zombie film. Facing a growing mob of strange, bloodthirsty creatures, three couples seek refuge in an abandoned house...but will they survive the night?
Axelrod Performing Arts Academy presents "Freaky Friday" (DEAL PARK, NJ) -- A family favorite story based on the celebrated Disney film and the book by Mary Rodgers, a new musical version of Freaky Friday hits the stage at Axelrod Performing Arts Center for four shows only, October 27-29. Freaky Friday is presented by the Axelrod Performing Arts Academy, winner of the Perry Award for outstanding achievement in New Jersey community theater for its 2022 production of The Addams Family.
Premiere Stages at Kean University Announces Play Festival Winners and Commission Recipients (UNION, NJ) -- Premiere Stages at Kean University is proud to announce four playwrights selected for expanded development as part of the 2023 and 2024 seasons.
music
The Wonder Bar presents Noah Vonne (ASBURY PARK, NJ) -- Noah Vonne is fire. She is the kind of fire that can belt a blues rocker with the detached power of youthful confidence and the heart-on-the-sleeve pathos of mature adulthood. Her explosive songs sound like spiked mixtures of old-school melodies and riffs coupled with modern-day slices of alt-rock coolness and psychedelic sonic swirls. Her musical passion is lit from the inside out.
New Jersey Symphony Debuts One-of-a-Kind Opera Short Film Starring Monét X Change (NEWARK, NJ) -- The New Jersey Symphony hosts the premiere of a new opera short film, Opulent, starring Monét X Change, the first two-crown winner in the history of the hit television reality show "RuPaul's Drag Race." The Opulent short film premiere event is Wednesday, October 11, 2023 at 6:00pm at Newark Local Beer. The event is free with registration available online at njsymphony.org. The event will include the director and other artists in the short film. Monét X Change will not be present at this event. Opulent also premieres free on-demand through the New Jersey Symphony's YouTube channel that same evening at 8:00pm.
film
Montclair Film Festival to Present Three New Films at Basie Center Cinemas (RED BANK, NJ) -- For the first time ever, the Montclair Film Festival will extend its reach into central New Jersey with the presentation of three new films at Red Bank's Basie Center Cinemas. The films are A Little Prayer, They Shot The Piano Player, and The Teachers' Lounge. The screenings will take place on October 25-26, 2023.
art
Artist Ricardo Roig to Unveil Human Rights-Inspired Mural at Kean University (UNION, NJ) -- Artist Ricardo Roig '08, Kean University alumnus and artist-in-residence, will unveil a large-scale, colorful mural at Kean in celebration of the 75th Anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.
"Playful Medley" features works by Catherine Martzloff, David Orban, and Leyla Spencer (PRINCETON, NJ) -- Fall brings us vibrant colors, the sounds of children playing at school and park playgrounds, outdoor fields offer lively sport games, and a cool breeze allows us to bring out cozy warm sweaters. This fall, Ficus Art Gallery presents Playful Medley, an exhibit that allows us to take those playful feelings of autumn through a colorful and spirited art show featuring artists, Catherine Martzloff, David Orban, and Leyla Spencer. The exhibit is on display until January 8, 2024.
community
Central Jersey Artist Mingle to Take Place on October 25th (NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ) -- A Central Jersey Artist Mingle will take place on Wednesday, October 25 at 5:30pm in New Brunswick, hosted by coLAB Arts, George Street Playhouse, and New Jersey Economic Development Authority. It's an opportunity to meet, network, and socialize with other artists and arts administrators from the community. Artists of all disciplines and professional levels are welcome and encouraged to attend. Refreshments will be served, so please don't feel rushed to grab a meal before you come! Artist speed networking will accompany presentations from the host organizations, with information on resources and opportunities for Central Jersey artists.
Celebrate the 85th Anniversary of the War of the Worlds with West Windsor Arts and the Historical Society of West Windsor (WEST WINDSOR, NJ) -- West Windsor Arts, in partnership with the Historical Society of West Windsor, is presenting its annual celebration of the anniversary of the "War of the Worlds" radio broadcast on Sunday, October 29, 2023 at 2:00pm. This year’s event will be held at the historic Schenck Farmstead (50 Southfield Road in West Windsor), just down the road from the site of the 1938 fictitious alien landing.
books
Get Cozy with John Stamos in Ocean County Library Virtual Author Talk (TOMS RIVER, NJ) -- Four decades after springing into national consciousness, John Stamos remains one of America's most versatile, likeable and enduring personalities. Meet the man behind the icon online on Wednesday, November 1, 2023 at 8:00pm during his Ocean County Library Virtual Author Talk.
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