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theatre
Mile Square Theatre presents Broadway Night (HOBOKEN, NJ) -- Mile Square Theatre presents their annual holiday benefit, Broadway Night, on Monday, December 4, 2023 at 8:00pm. This annual event at Mile Square Theatre features Broadway performers singing a few songs for the audience in their intimate theater.
music
Christmas Fiddle and Fun: A Conversation with Eileen Ivers Eileen Ivers has been called "the Jimi Hendrix of the violin," as reported by the New York Times. A master of the violin, which is also known to be a fiddle, dependent on the way in which it is played, Ivers is known to be the pre-eminent exponent of the Irish fiddle in the world today.
The Somerset Hills Chorus present a festive night of Readings & Carols (MORRISTOWN, NJ) -- The Somerset Hills Chorus, part of Music in the Somerset Hills, and the Chancel Choir of the Presbyterian Church in Morristown will come together for a concert of Readings & Carols on Saturday, December 9, 2023 at 7:00pm.
RVCC to Present Concert Featuring Pianist Jae Hee Min (BRANCHBURG, NJ) -- Raritan Valley Community College's Arts & Design department will present a concert of contemporary piano music by Asian, American, and European composers, December 17, 2023 at 2:00pm, featuring pianist Dr. Jae Hee Min. The event, part of the MOZAIKA Concert Series' current season, will be held in the Welpe Theatre at the College's Branchburg campus.
Drew University Announces Free Musical Performances in December (MADISON, NJ) -- There's something for every musical taste as Drew University celebrates the end of the semester and the holiday season with musical performances on campus. From jazz, to a cappella, to orchestral music, these concerts are free and open to the public. Those who cannot join in person are welcome to tune in to select concerts via the livestream.
The Levoy Theatre presents An Evening of Holiday Cheer with Jackie Evancho (MILLVILLE, NJ) -- The Levoy Theatre presents An Evening of Holiday Cheer with Jackie Evancho on Friday, December 8, 2023 at 8:00pm. The record breaking recording artist first came into the public's eye with her appearance on NBC's America's Got Talent.
SAVE MUSIC VENUES: The Stanhope House The blues ecosystem is dependent on the collaboration of non-profits, venues, fans, bands, educators, business owners, and record labels. The blues societies play an important role in this ecosystem -- they support the bands and musicians by working with venues to book gigs, working with record labels to promote the music, networking with business owners and fans to help support their mission, and working with educators to ensure the blues genre is taught to the next generation.
Phish Announces Shows at The Sphere (LAS VEGAS, NJ) -- Phish has announced four performances at Sphere in Las Vegas, the world's most cutting-edge venue, on April 18, 19, 20 and 21, 2024. As Phish fans well know, in their forty years of being a band, Phish has never played the same show twice. Each of Phish's shows at Sphere will feature completely unique setlists and visuals, making every show a truly once-in-a-lifetime audio-visual experience. These shows mark the beginning of a new relationship between Phish and Sphere, but they will be the only shows Phish will perform at the venue in 2024.
Roy's Hall presents A Very Slambovian Christmas (BLAIRSTOWN, NJ) -- A Very Slambovian Christmas comes to Roy's Hall on Friday, December 22 at 8:00pm. Also known as The Grand Slambovians, the band pioneered the alt-folk/Americana genre, staying on the fringes of the music industry and under the radar while producing several critically acclaimed studio albums. Drawing on a set list comprised of traditional Christmas songs with a twist, a sprinkling of original holiday tunes, and a generous helping of non-traditional musical fare, it is guaranteed there will be something for everyone.
Rock On! This Week's Sound Bites...11/30/23 "We've done it before," says a laughing Bywater Call vocalist Meghan Parnell speaking of the stage size at The Lizzie Rose Music Room. "We know it will work, we were there in the Spring and had a really awesome time. We know with this band and that room that it sometimes takes a little bit of imagination but The Lizzie Rose stage is not the smallest stage we've ever been on so, we'll make it work."
comedy
"This Is Important" Live Podcast Tour Comes to NJPAC (NEWARK, NJ) -- The "This Is Important" live podcast tour is coming to NJPAC on Wednesday, December 6, 2023 at 8:00pm. Adam Devine, Anders Holm, Blake Anderson and Kyle Newacheck riff on very serious topics that are definitely not goofy, raunchy or random. They’ll bring the chemistry and unfiltered energy that made their Comedy Central show Workaholics a mega-hit.
film
Filmmaker Daniele Sestito Blends Cultures Through Cuisine in Series Pilot of "Off The Menu" (NEW YORK, NY) -- Rising filmmaker Daniele Sestito crafts a poignant culinary tale with his new bittersweet comedy series pilot, Off The Menu. The culture clash story will screen next on Saturday, December 2, 2023, as an 'Official Selection' at the 2nd annual Dances With Films New York (DWF:NY), an east coast offshoot of the respected Los Angeles based independent film festival.
community
Instacart Unlocks Alcohol Delivery in New Jersey For the First Time Ever /PRNewswire/ -- Instacart (NASDAQ: CART), the leading grocery technology company in North America, today announced its partnership with Wegmans Food Markets and all independently owned Wegmans Wine, Liquor & Beer locations to power alcohol delivery across New Jersey. Starting November 30, 2023, customers can order alcohol delivery in as fast as an hour or scheduled days in advance via the Instacart App and website and the Wegmans App and website.
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EVENT PREVIEWS
Outpost in the Burbs presents Emily Grove's Joni Jam
November 14, 2025
Lizzie Rose Music Room presents Griffin House
November 14, 2025
Newton Theatre presents The Breakers - Tom Petty Tribute Band
November 14, 2025
Makin Waves with Don McLean: Starry Stories
November 14, 2025
StocktonPAC presents "Black Angels Over Tuskegee"
November 14, 2025
Hats Off To Downtown brings an evening of shopping, prizes, and fun to South Orange
November 14, 2025
Fund for Irish Studies at Princeton University presents a Conversation with Olwen Fouéré
November 14, 2025
Hard Rock Live at Etess Arena presents Warren Zeiders
November 14, 2025
UCPAC presents Black Sabbath and Metallica tribute bands on Friday
November 14, 2025
Billy Strings to Play Two Nights at Prudential Center
November 14-15, 2025
