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Wednesday, December 20, 2023 - Jammin' in the Loft at SOPAC Series Launches with the Lynette Sheard Experience featuring Nat Adderley Jr.. (SOUTH ORANGE, NJ) -- Experience your favorite bands up close and personal in SOPAC's new Jammin' in the Loft series. Curated by Gregory Burrus Productions, this series brings talented local bands taking the local music scene by force to the next level with an intimate and energetic experience in The Loft at SOPAC. The first event in this new series takes place on Wednesday, December 20, 2023 featuring the extraordinary Lynette Sheard in her holiday cabaret, joined by Jacquie Lee on violin, Mike Lee on saxophone, and Nat Adderley, Jr. on keys. Guitarist Warren Battiste is a special guest. Showtime is 7:00pm.
Saturday, December 23, 2023 - Master of Merriment: a Celtic Christmas with the Chivalrous Crickets. (WEST WINDSOR, NJ) -- The Chivalrous Crickets presents a Celtic Christmas show on Saturday, December 23, 2023 at the Dutch Neck Presbyterian Church in West Windsor. Showtime is 7:00pm. The band will lead the audience on a rambling, wassail-filled journey through villages of France, Ireland, England, Scotland, and America while exploring the tunes and traditions of Celtic Yuletide from the quiet first day of Winter to the raucous Twelfth Night!
Thursday, December 21, 2023 - Midtown Announces 1st Annual Chrismukkah Spectacular. (MONTCLAIR, NJ) -- Punk veterans Midtown are thrilled to announce their 1st Annual Chrismukkah Spectacular. Featuring special guests Piebald, Houston Calls, and Save Face, the Chrismukkah Spectacular is set to take over The Wellmont Theater (5 Seymour Street) in Montclair on Thursday, December 21, 2023.
Friday, December 22, 2023 - 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.
Saturday, December 23, 2023 - Ocean County Library Waretown Branch to Present Fred Miller's "An American Christmas". (WARETOWN, NJ) -- The Ocean County Library Waretown Branch will present popular Jersey Shore pianist and storyteller Fred Miller's "Lectures in Song: An American Christmas" on Saturday, December 23, 2023. Fred's program projects the spirit of all faiths through the mystery and beauty of ancient carols as well as the sprightly songs of the past century, along with poems, anecdotes, and observations that inspire the anticipation, magic, and reverence of the season. The program begins at noon.
Tuesday, December 19, 2023 @ 7:30pm - Holiday Express at Count Basie Center for the Arts, 99 Monmouth Street, Red Bank, NJ 07701
Wednesday, December 20, 2023 @ 7:00pm - New SOPAC Series: Jammin' in the Loft w the Lynette Sheard Experience f. Nat Adderley Jr, Mike Lee, Jacquie Lee at The Loft @ South Orange Performing Arts Center (SOPAC), One Sopac Way, South Orange, NJ 07079
Thursday, December 21, 2023 @ 8:00pm - Scott Bradlee’s Postmodern Jukebox: Life In The Past Lane at Count Basie Center for the Arts, 99 Monmouth Street, Red Bank, NJ 07701
Thursday, December 21, 2023 @ 8:00pm - Sam MacPherson at The Vogel, 99 Monmouth Street, Red Bank, NJ 07701
Thursday, December 21, 2023 @ 8:00pm - A Holiday Gospel Concert featuring Broadway Inspirational Voices at South Orange Performing Arts Center (SOPAC), One Sopac Way, South Orange, NJ 07079
Friday, December 22, 2023 @ 7:30pm - So Good! The Neil Diamond Experience at The Vogel, 99 Monmouth Street, Red Bank, NJ 07701
Saturday, December 23, 2023 @ 7:00pm - The Sensational Soul Cruisers at The Vogel, 99 Monmouth Street, Red Bank, NJ 07701
Saturday, December 23, 2023 @ 7:00pm - Master of Merriment: a Celtic Christmas with the Chivalrous Crickets at Dutch Neck Presbyterian Church, 154 S Mill Rd, West Windsor, NJ 08550
