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theatre
The Growing Stage presents "Ella Enchanted" (NETCONG, NJ) -- The Growing Stage: The Children's Theatre of New Jersey will present a holiday production of Ella Enchanted from December 1-17, 2023 on Saturdays and Sundays with a special opening night performance on Friday, December 1, 2023 at 7:30pm. Written by Karen Zacarias with music by Deborah Wicks La Puma, Ella Enchanted is adapted from the book by Gail Carson Levine and introduces us to Ella of Frell, who is given the "gift" of obedience by Lucinda, her misguided Fairy Godmother.
Art House Productions to present reading of "Dearest Pawel" by Christian Mendonça (JERSEY CITY, NJ) -- Art House Productions presents a new play reading of Dearest Pawel written by Christian Mendonça on Friday, December 1, 2023. New Jersey playwright Christian Mendonça has been developing this play with dramaturg Emily Dzioba and Art House Productions for the past year. The play reading will feature professional actors and will be directed by Dev Bondarin. The reading is scheduled for 7:00pm.
music
SOPAC presents Giants of Jazz honoring Kenny Barron (SOUTH ORANGE, NJ) -- South Orange Performing Arts Center (SOPAC) presents Giants of Jazz honoring Kenny Barron on Saturday, November 25, 2023. Giants of Jazz has become a legendary event in South Orange, featuring the convergence of countless Jazz greats in an unforgettable evening of music. Curated by Jazz legend and South Orange resident John Lee, this year SOPAC celebrates a titan of Jazz piano who The Los Angeles Times lauds as "one of the top Jazz pianists in the world," Kenny Barron! Showtime is 8:00pm.
Tyreek McDole Wins the 12th Annual Sarah Vaughan International Jazz Vocal Competition (NEWARK, NJ) -- As part of NJPAC's TD James Moody Jazz Festival, the New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) announced Tyreek McDole as the winner of the annual Sarah Vaughan International Jazz Vocal Competition. This marks the second time a male vocalist won in the contest's 12-year history. Hosted by WBGO Radio's Pat Prescott, "The SASSY Awards" presented the Top Five Finalists on the iconic NJPAC stage in front of a live audience on November 19, 2023.
Hackensack Performing Arts Center presents Kings Return (HACKENSACK, NJ) -- The Hackensack Performing Arts Center (HACPAC) presents the GRAMMY-nominated acapella group, Kings Return, on Sunday, December 3, 2023 at 6:30pm. The band recently released their first full-length holiday album, We Four Kings.
Princeton Makes to Host "Grateful" Thanksgiving Concert on Friday (PRINCETON, NJ) -- Princeton Makes, a Princeton-based artist cooperative, will host a "Grateful" Thanksgiving as part of its coffeehouse music series on Friday, November 24, 2023 from 4:00pm to 5:30pm. The event will be held at the Princeton Makes artist studios and art market in the Princeton Shopping Center.
bergenPAC presents Vitamin String Quartet (ENGLEWOOD, NJ) -- Bergen Performing Arts Center (bergenPAC) presents Vitamin String Quartet (VSQ) on Tuesday, December 12, 2023 at 8:00pm. Fans can expect to hear beautiful string renditions of their favorite hits as well as those that were heard in the hit Netflix show, Bridgerton, which was a huge help in launching VSQ into the mainstream spotlight.
BlowUpRadio.com's New & Notable NJ Music 11/20/23 Lazlo, founder of BlowUpRadio.com (an online radio station based around New Jersey artists), shines a light on some of the many new releases from NJ based musicians each week with this column. This week Lazlo takes a look at new releases by Pet Rock Olympian, Strange Talking Animals, Jacob Chacko, and Renee Maskin. Plus a look back at "Headlock" by Crewman Number Six.
Nervous Eaters releases "Talkk" Pioneering Boston rockers Nervous Eaters -- contemporaries of bands like the Ramones, The Police, Iggy Pop, and The Pretenders-- have released a new single "Talkk" which comes on the heels of the band's critically-lauded 2022 return full-length, Monsters + Angels, on Stevie Van Zandt's Wicked Cool Records.
Modern Love Child releases "TIA" The indie surf-rock artist, Modern Love Child (MLC), has left the West Coast for a new home in Miami. After the success of his debut album, MLC, he juggled time between LA, London, Austin, and Costa Rica. Now, with his feet firmly planted in the tropical Floridian sands, he's ready to take on the world with his unique indie vibes.
film
"The Beast Comes at Midnight" is Available on Amazon The Beast Comes at Midnight offers a new twist to the werewolf story. An outcast teenage live streamer must enlist the help of four popular kids after he discovers that a werewolf is tracking one of them in their small rural town. Available on Amazon, the film has a few instantly recognizable actors and a bit of a Jersey connection.
dance
New Jersey Ballet to Present Sensory-Friendly performance of "The Nutcracker" in Rahway (RAHWAY, NJ) -- New Jersey Ballet presents a sensory friendly performance of The Nutcracker on Sunday, December 10, 2023 at the Union County Performing Arts Center (UCPAC). The Nutcracker is a beloved annual tradition enchants youngsters and grown-ups alike with splendid dancers and a touch of holiday magic, set to Tchaikovsky's iconic score. Showtime is 2:00pm.
art
RVCC presents Annual Holiday Art Show and Sale (BRANCHBURG, NJ) -- Raritan Valley Community College's Arts & Design department will present its annual Holiday Art Show and Sale, December 4-8, 2023, in the Art Gallery (lower level, College Center) at the College’s Branchburg campus. The event is free of charge and open to the public.
community
Mayor Baraka Distributes 3,600 Turkeys and Celebrates 2 Millionth Meal Distribution Milestone In Partnership with HelloFresh (NEWARK, NJ) -- Newark Mayor Ras J. Baraka, HelloFresh, ShopRite of Newark, Table to Table, and Colavita distributed 3,600 complete Thanksgiving turkey dinners and additional food products to Newark residents on November 20, 2023 at Newark's Training Recreation Education Center (55 Ludlow Street). The distribution was free and open to the public via drive-through and walk-up.
Second Annual "Washington's Landing in New Jersey" Event at Washington Crossing State Park (TITUSVILLE, NJ) -- Can you imagine rowing through ice floes, and then trudging ten miles through a blizzard in the middle of the night — and your destination is a battle to decide the fate of your country? The paintings that show General Washington crossing the Delaware on that snowy Christmas night in 1776 have forever caught the imagination of the public — so much so that reenactments in Pennsylvania attract thousands of visitors each year. But what happened once the troops landed in New Jersey? Get a glimpse at Washington Crossing State Park in Titusville, NJ.
Carteret welcomes holiday season with annual Holiday Festival and Tree Lighting (CARTERET, NJ) -- On Friday, December 1, 2023, Carteret Mayor Daniel J. Reiman will join with the Borough Council in hosting the town's annual Holiday Festival and Tree Lighting at Carteret Park. Festivities will take place from 6:00pm to 9:00pm with the annual tree lighting at 7:00pm.
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