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theatre
Dragonfly Multicultural Arts presents "Love Letters" as Fundraiser for duCret Center of Art (PLAINFIELD, NJ) -- Five years ago, Dragonfly Multicultural Arts Center, a nonprofit community theater, moved to Plainfield and found a home at duCret Center of Art. Dragonfly was founded in 2014 and had had many homes up to that point, but none were permanent. Since moving to duCret, Dragonfly has presented 21 productions and is now the theater in residence.
music
Jazz Up Your Holidays with Brian Betz Duo at Ocean County Library Long Beach Island Branch (SURF CITY, NJ) -- Going at fever pitch through the winter holiday rush? Cool down just a bit with the jazz guitar stylings of the Brian Betz Duo at the Ocean County Library Long Beach Island Branch on Saturday, December 16, 2023. Betz and fellow guitarist George Vanderbilt will present an ear-pleasing program of traditional jazz, bop, and blues. Showtime is 2:00pm.
MPAC presents Girl Named Tom – One More Christmas (MORRISTOWN, NJ) -- The sibling trio Girl Named Tom, winners of 2021 The Voice, perform a holiday concert at Mayo Performing Arts Center (MPAC) on Sunday, December 10, 2023 at 7:00pm. Tickets range from $39-$69.
"They Make Your Heart Burst with Joy!" Tower of Power LIVE! at MPAC Q: What is hip?
A: A crowd of music lovers gathered here at MPAC in Morristown, NJ this Sunday, November 3, 2023 to help the Oakland, CA R&B/funk group, Tower of Power, celebrate its 55th season as a band
Rock On! This Week's Sound Bites...11/16/23 "Yeah man, it's a busy season for sure," says Foghat vocalist and guitarist Scott Holt as he discussed their recent release "Sonic Mojo" and the band's future plans. "The album came out on November 10, the first singles were "Drivin' On" and "She's a Little Bit of Everything."
Renowned Jazz Bassist Rufus Reid and The Discovery Orchestra's George Marriner Maull to be honored at the 2024 Wharton Arts Gala (BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ) -- On Thursday, March 7, 2024, Wharton Arts will honor award-winning jazz bassist, educator, and composer Rufus Reid with its Lifetime Achievement Award and will honor George Marriner Maull with its Education Award at their 2024 Gala.
Porno For Pyros Announces Final Tour, ending at Wellmont Theater (MONTCLAIR, NJ) -- Los Angeles Alternative Rock outfit, Porno For Pyros, announced they will embark on their farewell tour in 2024. After a 26 year touring hiatus, Perry Farrell, Stephen Perkins, and Peter DiStefano kick off the 15-city tour, produced by Live Nation, on February 13 at the Observatory in Santa Ana, CA making stops across North America in Los Angeles, CA; Denver, CO; Chicago, IL; Toronto, ON; Boston, MA; New York, NY and more before wrapping up in Montclair, NJ at The Wellmont Theater on March 10, 2024.
film
Teaneck International Film Festival Wraps Its 18th Anniversary Proving It's A Force of Unity and Reconciliation (TEANECK, NJ) -- Thousands of people from diverse backgrounds came to Teaneck to attend and celebrate "the film festival with a social conscience" with its permanent theme of Activism: Making Change. In a township that media has most recently portrayed as fractured by tensions in the Middle East the Teaneck International Film Festival (TIFF) proved that this community rises above divisiveness and in the spirit of the Teaneck tradition comes together even in the most challenging of times.
Lighthouse International Film Society presents a screening of "Femme Ocean" (BEACH HAVEN, NJ) -- Lighthouse International Film Society & South End Surf N Paddle presents a screening of Femme Ocean on Friday, November 24, 2023 at South End Surf N Paddle in Beach Haven. While surfing is a sport and lifestyle long associated with men, female surfers from around the world have begun searching for and finding like-minded communities where they can share their unique bond with the sea. This film takes a look at five such women. The screening begins at 7:30pm.
dance
NJPAC presents a Nutcracker Weekend (NEWARK, NJ) -- New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) presents a Nutcracker Weekend with The State Ballet Theatre of Ukraine presenting The Nutcracker on Sunday, December 17 at 3:00pm and performances of The Hip Hop Nutcracker on Saturday December 23, 2023 at 2:00pm & 7:30pm.
art
Herb + Mily Iris Gallery presents "ARTFUL LIVING: The Painters of Maker + Muse" (SOUTH ORANGE, NJ) -- ARTFUL LIVING: The Painters of Maker + Muse seamlessly blends the world of visual art with the realms of home and everyday living. Presented by the Herb + Milly Iris Gallery at SOPAC from November 30, 2023 to January 21, 2024, this unique showcase is expertly curated by Brian Dittmar, an award-winning interior designer and the visionary behind Maker + Muse, a lifestyle boutique in Maplewood. Dittmar’s discerning eye for aesthetics and passion for art have resulted in an unparalleled fusion of creativity and functionality.
Celebrating the work of Contemporary Indo-American Artists with "Kendra" The Center for Contemporary Art in Bedminster has, as part of its mission, a diversity policy "emphasizing its commitment to creating a safe and welcoming space where all voices and perspectives are heard and valued." Until recently exhibiting artists with last names such as Wallace, Evans, Campbell, and King dominated. The current exhibition takes things in a new direction.
community
It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year in Atlantic City (ATLANTIC CITY, NJ) -- Atlantic City, voted one of the "25 Best Christmas Towns in the USA" by Travel + Leisure, is the ultimate destination this holiday season with the return of the spectacular Atlantic City Tinseltown Holiday Experience. The citywide celebration, now in its second year, offers visitors an array of festive events throughout the resort during the month of December.
The Salvation Army Camden Kroc Center celebrates transformational impact, partnerships, and volunteerism at its 9th Annual Expect Change Luncheon (CAMDEN, NJ) -- The Salvation Army Camden Kroc Center's signature "Expect Change" luncheon returned for its ninth year on November 8, 2023, celebrating a year of tremendous service, program innovations, and exciting partnerships. The event also honored community partners who have been crucial supporters of The Salvation Army's ongoing efforts to provide service and love to those in need throughout the Camden community and beyond.
Six Recognized for Public Service at Stockton's Hughes Center Honors (GALLOWAY, NJ) -- The theme of the night was civility as the William J. Hughes Center for Public Policy at Stockton University bestowed awards in recognition of the late ambassador's public service career. The Hughes Center Honors is a biennial awards ceremony that acknowledges outstanding New Jerseyans for excellence in their field and for a commitment to public service, civility and bipartisanship. More than 150 people attended the November 9 event in the Campus Center Event Room.
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