Here's a look at the top 15 most read articles published at New Jersey Stage from December 8-14, 2024. Each week we publish about 70 articles, including several original columns and features, along with news releases for events happening throughout the state and nearby areas like Philadelphia and New York City. This week's top 15 includes articles from 9 counties in New Jersey (Atlantic, Bergen, Cape May, Gloucester, Mercer, Monmouth, Morris, Ocean, and Sussex).
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1) Monmouth County Park System to Hold Pine Barren Bonfires - (FREEHOLD, NJ) -- The Monmouth County Park System invites area residents to enjoy a winter evening gathered around a Pine Barren Bonfire on Sunday, December 15, 2024 from 6:00pm-8:00pm at the Turkey Swamp Park Council Ring, Georgia Road, Freehold. Experience the flames dancing in the night, the smell of wood smoke in the air, and the feeling of warmth and companionship around the fire. The evening also includes games, s'mores, and a full moon! Please dress appropriately for the weather.
2) PHOTOS from "Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer" at Growing Stage - (NETCONG, NJ) -- The Growing Stage: The Children's Theatre of New Jersey is presenting the holiday classic, Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer weekends through December 22, 2024. Rudolph soars off the screen in this musical adaptation of the beloved television special. Photographer John Posada was on hand to take photos.
3) Events This Week in New Jersey from December 10-17, 2024 - Here is a look at upcoming events taking place from December 10-17, 2024 along with our featured listings. New Jersey Stage offers previews of events throughout the Garden State as well as select shows in New York City and Philadelphia areas.
4) Dr. J.A. Kawarsky releases "Red Square" performed by the London Symphony Orchestra - The concept of color has influenced several of popular music’s most memorable melodies. Enter composer Dr. J.A. Kawarsky, who throws his hat in the ring with Red Square, a jubilant union of original musical ideas with hints of popular music references sprinkled throughout, and no shortage of twists and turns. Kawarsky challenges listeners to identify which compositional quotes may have derived their placements from the color red with this short and snappy symphonic work, performed in this Navona Records release by the acclaimed London Symphony Orchestra.
5) Lewis Center for the Arts at Princeton announces five Hodder Fellows for 2025-26 - (PRINCETON, NJ) -- Princeton University's Lewis Center for the Arts has announced the selection of five Mary Mackall Gwinn Hodder Fellows for the 2025-26 academic year. This year's recipients include sculptor Carlos Agredano, performing and visual artist Satoshi Haga, novelist Ayana Mathis, composer Peter Shin, and playwright Catherine Yu.
6) The Broadway Theatre of Pitman presents "Irving Berlin's Holiday INN" - (PITMAN, NJ) -- The Broadway Theatre of Pitman presents Irving Berlin's Holiday INN across two weekends from December 13-22, 2024. This musical tells the story of Jim, who leaves the bright lights of show business behind to settle down on his farmhouse in Connecticut... but life just isn’t the same without a bit of song and dance.
7) Makin Waves with Jackson Pines: Makin Waves Band of the Year - Jackson Pines have been my favorite Jersey band for a few years now. They keep gettin’ better and makin more waves so that’s gonna last for a while and hopefully long enough for Jackson Pines to turn the next generation onto their multi-generational sound that spans the American spawn of Afro-Celtic roots music, especially from their native Pine Barrens. They will have won this year’s Makin Waves Band of the Year and Album of the Year awards — the latter for the second year in a row — when the Makin Waves Awards are announced around Christmas.
8) Katchats: Talking with Cary Entertainment - As a booking agent for the past 24+ years, I researched each and every music venue. I reached out via email, on behalf of the artists I booked. However first I checked out the music venues websites, making sure the genre fit. Then I would check the calendars, to see if the dates I was requesting were available.
9) Borgata presents A John Legend Christmas - (ATLANTIC CITY, NJ) -- A John Legend Christmas comes to the Borgata Event Center on Friday, December 20, 2024. Performing alongside a four-piece-band, Legend will deliver holiday classics from his hit album, A Legendary Christmas. Showtime is 8:00pm.
10) The Garden State Comic Fest Winter Fest takes place January 25-26 - (AUGUSTA, NJ) -- The Garden State Comic Fest Winter Fest takes place January 25-26, 2025 at the Sussex County Fairgrounds in Augusta. The fest features comics, arts, toys, cosplay, and much more.
11) James D'Amico's Sun Concerts and The Strand Theater present Almost Queen on January 11th - (LAKEWOOD, NJ) -- James D'Amico's Sun Concerts and The Strand Theater present Almost Queen on Saturday, January 11, 2025 at 8:00pm. They are the most authentic Queen tribute show since the days of Queen themselves.
12) The Singer-Songwriter of Cape May Conference to Return in March After Five-Year Hiatus - (CAPE MAY, NJ) -- After a five-year hiatus, the Singer-Songwriter of Cape May Conference will return on March 28-29, 2025, bringing music, mentorship, and performances back to historic Congress Hall and 16 live music venues across Cape May.
13) Aspire Performing Arts Company presents "Beetlejuice JR" - (FAIR LAWN, NJ) -- It's Showtime! The ghost-with-the-most comes to the stage when Aspire Performing Arts Company presents Beetlejuice JR. from December 20-22, 2024 at Fair Lawn Community Center. Based on the blockbuster motion picture turned Broadway musical, Beetlejuice JR. tells the story of a strange and unusual teenager named Lydia Deetz, who is grieving the loss of her mother and obsessed with death.
14) Dragon Ball DAIMA North America Tour comes to American Dream for 3 Days - (EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ) -- American Dream is excited to announce that it will be a featured stop on the highly anticipated Dragon Ball DAIMA North America Tour. Dragon Ball DAIMA is the latest installment in the long-running Dragon Ball series that has become one of the most-loved and highest-grossing media franchises ever. The North America Tour invites fans of all ages to dive into the world of Dragon Ball DAIMA — an original story crafted by series creator Akira Toriyama.
15) Sinatra Scholars Talk Frank and Remember Riddle at Swingin' Tribute - (AVON BY THE SEA, NJ) -- A swingin' Saturday afternoon event, filled with musical memories of Frank Sinatra, kicked off the holiday season on the right sentimental note, as Mr. Sinatra's heavenly 109th birthday approaches.
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