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music
The Newton Theatre presents Lotus Land - The American RUSH Tribute (NEWTON, NJ) -- The Newton Theatre presents Lotus Land - The American RUSH Tribute on Saturday, February 17, 2024 at 8:00pm. Tickets range from $39-$54.
"A Very Kelsey Cabaret" (WEST WINDSOR, NJ – Celebrate the holidays with fun and nostalgia, when Off-Centre Stages presents "A Very Kelsey Cabaret" for one night only -- December 9, 2023 at Mercer County Community College's (MCCC) Kelsey Theatre. Showtime is 8:00pm.
Rock On! This Week's Sound Bites...11/23/23 "I was lucky enough to make a record with Val Garay and he is a great producer who has been around L.A. since the early days going way back to The Beatles and all the years with James Taylor and Linda Ronstadt," states musician and songwriter Kelly Deco as he discussed his latest release "Constellation" and his relationship with its producer Val Garay. "They had a great sound that he was able to make with his team of players; as a matter of fact, they have a documentary out about that group of people called "The Immediate Family" and it talks about the records that they've worked on and a lot of them were with Val."
comedy
The Wellmont Theater presents Jon Stewart and Tom Segura (MONTCLAIR, NJ) -- The Wellmont Theater presents Jon Stewart and Tom Segura with performances on Tuesday, December 12 and Wednesday, December 13, 2023. Both nights have performances at 7:00pm & 9:30pm.
film
Screening of "Ball & Vase" to Take Place at Hoboken Historical Museum (HOBOKEN, NJ) -- The Thomas Edison Film Festival and Hoboken Historical Museum will host a free screening of the film Ball & Vase. This special event will take place on Saturday, December 2, 2023 at 6:00pm at the museum, located at 1301 Hudson Street. The program will feature a talk with the director of the film, David Baram.
"Trinity's Triumph" Movie, Written by NJ Priest, Debuts on Streaming Services The feature-length film Trinity's Triumph is now available to stream online. Unique to the film is that it was written by a Catholic priest, Father Stephen Fichter and though it is fiction reflects his experiences through engaging characters. It is the story of three young men who enter the seminary guided by the wise and lovable mentor, Monsignor Heck (played by Joe Morton of Scandal). What begins as a single mission becomes divided, and each seminarian must decide what God is asking of them. They struggle individually and must be true to their calling with the help of Monsignor Heck's influence.
art
The Gallery at Green Door Studio presents Humberto Ramos, A Retrospective (MILLBURN, NJ) -- Green Door Studio will host an Opening Night Reception for Humberto Ramos: A Retrospective on Saturday, December 9, 2023 from 6:00pm-9:00pm. Humberto Ramos was born in 1930 (NYC) and began painting in his teens. His works include pencil drawings, acrylics, oils and most recently watercolors.
Monmouth County Park System to Host The Creative Arts Center Exhibit & Sale (LINCROFT, NJ) -- The Monmouth County Park System will host The Creative Arts Center Exhibit & Sale from Saturday, December 2 to Friday, December 8, 2023 at the Thompson Park Creative Arts Center, 805 Newman Springs Road, Lincroft. Hours are 11:00am to 4:00pm each day.
community
200-plus Greater Newark Families Receive Turkey, Groceries at UCC "Friendsgiving" Distribution (NEWARK, NJ) -- United Community Corporation (UCC), Newark's community action agency, was determined to combat hunger during the holiday season this year as the nonprofit held its annual "Friendsgiving" distribution event, serving up turkeys, chickens, ham, and groceries to more than 200 area families.
books
"Maid" Creator Stephanie Land to Appear in Ocean County Library's Virtual Author Talk Series (TOMS RIVER, NJ) -- Stephanie Land, who documented her struggles with poverty, abuse, parenthood and ambition in the best-selling memoir Maid and the newly-published Class, will discuss social and economic barriers and breakthroughs in the Ocean County Library's Virtual Author Talk series on Tuesday, December 12, 2023 at 2:00pm.
sports
Sergei Brylin Named Second Devils Ring of Honor Inductee (NEWARK, NJ) -- Twenty years after bringing the third Stanley Cup to New Jersey, and being one of only five players to win three Stanley Cup Championships with the New Jersey Devils, former Devils’ forward and current assistant coach Sergei Brylin will be celebrated by the Devils as the club’s second-ever Ring of Honor inductee.
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EVENT PREVIEWS
The Chatham Community Players presents Reading of "In The Next Room or The Vibrator Play" by Sarah Ruhl
November 16, 2025
The Glorious Sounds of Brass to Take Place in Trenton
November 16, 2025
Vivid Stage Brings Pop-Up Theatre: Fiona's Café to Serra Doce in Summit
November 18, 2025
The Newton Theatre presents Colt Ford
November 20, 2025
Jersey City Theater Center to Open 20th Anniversary Season with Brent Birckhead Jazz at White Eagle Hall
November 20, 2025
StocktonPAC presents Swift Nation - Taylor Swift Tribute
November 20, 2025
Chartertech High School for the Performing Arts Hosting Open House on November 20th
November 20, 2025
NJPAC presents Carlos Varela with special guest Diana Fuentes
November 21, 2025
Jonas Brothers, David Bryan, and The Isley Brothers among New Jersey Hall of Fame Class of 2025
November 21, 2025
The Newton Theatre presents Yesterday, A Tribute to The Beatles
November 21, 2025
