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American Theater Group Presents Free Monday Night Play Readings Starting with "An American Tree" by Di Shawn J. Gandy (RAHWAY, NJ) -- American Theater Group (ATG), a professional theater company in Central NJ, will launch a series of Monday night play readings beginning December 4th with An American Tree by Di Shawn J. Gandy. The performance will take place at the newly-reopened Hamilton Stage in Rahway, NJ at 7:00pm and is free, with donations gratefully accepted.
Ritz Theatre Company presents World Premiere of "Hollystalk" (HADDON TOWNSHIP, NJ) -- This Christmas, The Ritz Theatre Company presents the world premiere production of its second-ever original holiday panto, Hollystalk (Or, How a Giant of a Mistake Became the Best Christmas Surprise!), a fast-paced and fun-filled musical romp inspired by Great Britain's beloved theatrical tradition of holiday pantomime. The show runs at The Ritz from December 1-17, 2023.
music
Count Basie Center for the Arts presents Southside Johnny & the Asbury Jukes on New Year's Eve (RED BANK, NJ) -- There's no better way to close out the year than seeing Southside Johnny & the Asbury Jukes in concert on New Year's Eve. The band returns to the Count Basie Center for the Arts on Sunday, December 31, 2023 with an early show that begins at 6:00pm.
Miwi La Lupa and James Hatem to Perform at The Exchange (ROCKAWAY, NJ) -- Miwi La Lupa, known for his work with Bright Eyes and the Conor Oberst band with blues-rock artist James Hatem, who is returning home to Rockaway, has graced the stage with icons like The Rolling Stones, Dolly Parton, and Ricky Skaggs. The two are teaming up for an exciting 8-date Northeast tour this December. The tour comes to The Exchange in Rockaway on Monday, December 11, 2023 at 7:00pm.
Broadway Theatre of Pitman presents Vonda Shepard (PITMAN, NJ) -- The Broadway Theatre of Pitman presents Vonda Shepard on Thursday, November 20, 2023 at 8:00pm. Vonda is currently touring with her stellar quartet with the release of her amazing new album, Red Light, Green Light. Watch one of the most dynamic shows you’ll ever see, featuring Vonda’s original material from her 15 albums, including Maryland and Baby, Don’t You Break My Heart Slow, as well as the favorites from the Ally McBeal days, including You Belong To Me and Searchin’ My Soul. Come celebrate the 25th Anniversary of Ally McBeal!
LoMotion Live presents A Cold Weather Cabaret and Sing a Long (BOONTON, NJ) -- Your favorite LoMotion Live Singers are back for their Cold Weather Cabaret and Singalong on Saturday, December 9, 2023 at the Parsippany Arts Center. Some are songs of the season, some are not! Come for the Cabaret, stay for the Sing a Long! Showtime is 8:00pm.
Lizzie Rose Music Room presents Bywater Call (TUCKERTON, NJ) -- Lizzie Rose Music Room presents Bywater Call on Thursday, December 7, 2023 at 7:30pm. Meghan Parnell and Dave Barnes are the driving force behind Bywater Call, a powerhouse 7-piece Southern Soul, Roots Rock band out of Toronto, Canada.
Bravura Philharmonic Orchestra to Present Holiday Concert (PLAINSBORO, NJ) -- The award-winning Bravura Philharmonic Orchestra presents its Holiday Concert on Sunday, December 3, 2023 at The Princeton Alliance Church in Plainsboro. The concert will feature the Edison Chinese Chorus in singing several multi-cultural pieces with the orchestra. Showtime is 7:00pm.
SOPAC presents An Evening with Joan Osborne (SOUTH ORANGE, NJ) -- The South Orange Performing Arts Center (SOPAC) presents An Evening with Joan Osborne on Friday, March 1, 2024 at 8:00pm. Since she broke on to the scene more than 25 years ago with her multi-platinum album Relish (1995) and its touchstone mega-smash hit "One of Us," the seven-time Grammy nominee has never played it safe. Osborne has followed her restless musical heart, exploring a diverse range of genres including Pop Rock, Soul, R&B, Blues, Roots Rock, Gospel, Funk, and Country.
Keyshia Cole, Trey Songz, K. Michelle, and Jaheim to Perform at Prudential Center (NEWARK, NJ) -- Get ready Newark for A Night of Love presented by S.J. Presents with a stellar musical lineup featuring R&B superstars Keyshia Cole, Trey Songz, K. Michelle, and New Jersey's own Jaheim on Friday, February 9, 2024 at the Prudential Center.
Toronto Rockers Cigar Club Offer Two Interpretations – Swaggering and Sensual – of the Same Vibe with New Singles Toronto-based rockers Cigar Club have released two new contrasting yet complimentary singles, "Dark Market" and "Ocean Potion" – available now – both pulsing with the same buzzy, fuzzy guitar tone to make them two sides of the same coin, or sonic fraternal twins.
Makin Waves Song of the Week: "Girl with No Name" by Steve Conte Jersey Shore-raised singer-songwriter-guitarist Steve Conte soon will release his fourth solo LP, his second on Little Steven Van Zandt's Wicked Cool Records, the single of which,"Girl with No Name," is the Makin Waves Song of the Week.
dance
Madison Community Arts Center hosts a Weekend of Dance (MADISON, NJ) -- From November 30 through December 3, 2023, the Madison Community Arts Center presents dance performances by Carolyn Dorfman Dance, Alborada Spanish Dance Theater, Extensions Dance Project,and Drew University Dance.
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Ocean County Library Berkeley Branch to Feature "Kaleidoscope Designs" in December (BERKELEY TOWNSHIP, NJ) -- The Ocean County Library Berkeley Branch is pleased to present artist Barbara Ann DeFranza's "Kaleidoscope Designs" throughout the month of December. The display consists of abstract images done in acrylics.
community
The Museum of Jersey City History presents Frank Hague's Jersey City: Yesterday and Today (JERSEY CITY, NJ) -- The Museum of Jersey City History presents Frank Hague's Jersey City: Yesterday and Today. The exhibition will run from December 2nd through 2024 at The Apple Tree House (298 Academy Street) in Jersey City, NJ. Suggested Donation: Adults - $5, Children, Students, and Seniors are FREE.
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