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theatre
Kelsey Theatre Presents "Twas the Night Before Christmas" (WEST WINDSOR, NJ) -- Santa will be arriving a little early this year when the holiday classic Twas the Night Before Christmas comes to life on the stage of Mercer County Community College's (MCCC) Kelsey Theatre, December 8-10, 2023. The excitement and wonder of the long-awaited midnight visit by Santa Claus, made famous in Clement Moore's beloved poem "Twas the Night Before Christmas," is brought to life in a fun and enchanting musical perfect for even the entire family.
PHOTOS from Disney's "The Little Mermaid" at Centenary Stage Company (HACKETTSTOWN, NJ) -- Centenary Stage Company continues their run of Disney's The Little Mermaid. Performances run through December 10, 2023 in the Sitnik Theatre of the Lackland Performing Arts Center of the Centenary University campus at 715 Grand Avenue, Hackettstown, NJ. Centenary Stage Company's production has 12 more performances left of the run which includes a special matinee on Tuesday, December 5th at 10:00am for school groups as a field trip opportunity.
American Theater Group To Present "A Little Night Music" and "Canned Goods" in 2024 (BASKING RIDGE, NJ) -- American Theater Group (ATG), a professional regional theater company in Central New Jersey, will present Stephen Sondheim's beloved A Little Night Music as its 2024 Season premiere, followed by the world premiere of a provocative new play, Canned Goods, in May. A Little Night Music will run March 7-10 at the Sieminski Theater in Basking Ridge and March 14-24 at Hamilton Stage in Rahway.
music
Newton Theatre presents The Machine performs Pink Floyd (NEWTON, NJ) -- The Newton Theatre presents The Machine performs Pink Floyd on Friday, March 8, 2024 at 8:00pm. The Machine has forged a 30+ year reputation of extending the musical legacy of Pink Floyd. The New York-based quartet performs a diverse mix of The Floyd's extensive 16-album repertoire, complete with faithful renditions of popular hits as well as obscure gems.
NJPAC to Celebrate Max Roach's Centennial with a Concert and Film Screening (NEWARK, NJ) -- New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) will celebrate the centennial and impact of percussionist, drummer, jazz composer, and social activist Max Roach with two events - a screening of the documentary film The Drum Also Waltzes with a panel discussion on January 18th and a concert featuring Grammy winner Cassandra Wilson on Friday, January 26th.
The Morris Choral Society to Celebrate 50th Anniversary With Holiday Concert (MORRISTOWN, NJ) -- The Morris Choral Society, under the direction of Michael Shane Wittenburg, celebrates the 50th anniversary of its first concert on Sunday, December 10, 2023 at St. Peter's Church in Morristown, the site of that initial performance. Beginning at 3:00pm, the program will feature the signature work of that auspicious day, the Magnificat by Antonio Vivaldi plus well known and not so well-known works of the season.
The Princeton Folk Music Society presents Jeff Warner (PRINCETON, NJ) -- The Princeton Folk Music Society presents Jeff Warner in an evening of traditional American folksong on Friday, December 15, 2023 at Christ Congregation Church (50 Walnut Lane) in Princeton, NJ. Showtime is 8:00pm.
comedy
Comedian Elon Gold to Perform at Debonair Music Hall (TEANECK, NJ) -- Comedian Elon Gold will headline on Tuesday, December 5, 2023 at Debonair Music Hall with sets at 7:00pm & 9:15pm. Elon is a comedian and actor who has starred in FOX's Stacked and NBC's In-Laws. His one hour stand up special on Netflix, Elon Gold: Chosen & Taken received wide acclaim from audiences and peers alike. It is currently streaming on Amazon Prime. He has made ten appearances on The Tonight Show and had a recurring role on the FOX hit show, Bones.
film
Monmouth Arts presents a sneak peek screening of "Freud's Last Session" (RED BANK, NJ) -- Monmouth Arts presents a sneak peek screening of Freud's Last Session at Basie Center Cinemas on Tuesday, December 12, 2023. On the eve of the Second World War, two of the greatest minds of the twentieth century, C.S. Lewis and Sigmund Freud converge for their own personal battle over the existence of God.
Montclair Film presents a special screening of "Under Pressure: The U.S. Women's World Cup Team" - Episode 1 (MONTCLAIR, NJ) -- Montclair Film presents a special screening of Under Pressure: The U.S. Women's World Cup Team - Episode 1 - on Tuesday, December 5, 2023 at The Clairidge. The all-access sports series will allow audiences to intimately follow the U.S. Women’s National Team’s players and coaches and reveal an inside look at the most decorated team in soccer history. The screening takes place at 7:00pm and will be followed by a Q&A with Director Rebecca Gitlitz.
Chatham Hickory Cinema to Premiere "Holiday Twist" (CHATHAM, NJ) -- On Friday, December 1st at 7:00pm, Chatham Hickory Cinema will kick-off a five-showing run of the new family-friendly movie, Holiday Twist. The film features Tess Murphy, a Chatham resident and current fourth grader at Lafayette School, as Stella, the daughter of a Grinch-like CEO, trying to help her mom learn to love Christmas again.
art
Voting is Open for 2024 Monmouth County Travel Guide photo contest (FREEHOLD, NJ) -- The Monmouth County Board of County Commissioners has announced that voting for the 2024 Monmouth County Travel Guide cover photo is now open. The three finalists' submissions are John Entwistle's shot of the patriotic Bradley Beach fireworks display from over the summer; Connor Kane's photo that captures the spirit of local surfers in Asbury Park; and Kate Watt's breathtaking sky view image of the Manasquan Inlet jetty.
community
The Last Dash of 2023 for Vets 5K (LAKE HOPATCONG, NJ) -- The Last Dash of 2023 for Vets 5K will take place on December 31, 2023 in Lake Hopatcong. Join them for one last dash to end the year. Run, walk, or SHINE your way to the finish. Help raise money to help our New Jersey Vets. Medal for all finishers. The race begins at 10:00am.
Montclair Kimberley Academy welcomed Gloria Steinem and Salamishah Tillet as part of Hemmeter Lecture Series (MONTCLAIR, NJ) -- Montclair Kimberley Academy (MKA) presented the 2023 Hemmeter Lecture Series, Feminism Across Generations, with Gloria Steinem and Salamishah Tillet P ’30 ’34 on Wednesday, November 8, 2023. It was an extraordinary night of sharing, learning, and building community. These two prominent activists and writers discussed their friendship, the power of feminist leadership, and the critical role that race, gender, and age have played in shaping their actions, life experiences, and understanding of equality in two engaging and enlightening opportunities.
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