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theatre
Two River Theater presents "Dial M for Murder" 
(RED BANK, NJ) -- Two River Theater presents the stylish thriller that inspired a Hitchcock classic, Dial M for Murder, adapted by Jeffrey Hatcher (Scotland Road, Wait Until Dark), from the original by Frederick Knott. Directed by Drama Desk Award nominee Jenn Thompson (Little Shop of Horrors, Chains, Conflict and Women Without Men), Dial M for Murder runs from February 15 - March 9, 2025 in the Joan and Robert Rechnitz Theater.
music
Newton Theatre presents Lynch Mob: The Final Ride featuring Paralandra 
(NEWTON, NJ) -- Lynch Mob: The Final Ride featuring Paralandra comes to The Newton Theatre on Thursday, February 20, 2025 at 8:00pm. The band was formed by George Lynch in 1989 after the breakup of Dokken, his long time band of which he was a founding member and main song writer.
Rock On! This Week's Sound Bites...1/16/25 
"I just finished up my 24th tour with Trans Siberian Orchestra as part of their West Coast band, we just finished up our annual winter tour and I'm glad to be back and prepping to do this show with the Kunes Clark Band," said Angus, the "Clark" of the Kunes Clark Band as he and partner Jimmy Kunes ready for an 8 p.m. "Face-melting" show on January 18 at the Carteret PAC which also includes legendary rockers Cactus, featuring Carmine Appice and Foghat.
Bruce Hornsby and yMusic present BrhyM at bergenPAC 
(ENGLEWOOD, NJ) -- Bruce Hornsby and yMusic present BrhyM at Bergen Performing Arts Center (bergenPAC) on Thursday, May 1, 2025 at 7:00pm. The distinctive American songwriter, pianist and three-time Grammy Award-winner is joined by yMusic, the genre-leading contemporary classical ensemble, for a performance showcasing new collaborative compositions from their critically acclaimed album Deep Sea Vents plus other favorites from Hornsby's illustrious catalog.
WBGO Presents All That Jazz at Hamilton Stage with Marion Meadows 
(RAHWAY, NJ) -- The second leg of the WBGO All That Jazz series headlines Marion Meadows who celebrates his new album at the Hamilton Stage on February 8, 2025 with a matinee at 5:30pm and an evening performance at 8:00pm. The Hamilton Stage in a partnership with WBGO and Smooth Jazz New Jersey is fast becoming the go to venue for contemporary Jazz.
film
Dystopian Feature Dead Community Guild screens at the New Jersey Film Festival on Saturday, January 25! 
Three minutes into this film, I paused and texted my boyfriend, a huge enthusiast of creative thrillers, stunts, and cool fight scenes: “I think this is totally your thing.”
While Texas Chainsaw Massacre is almost THE horror film that would trigger the “You’ve NEVER seen this?” response, following its steps is hardly a child’s play. I will not say Dead Community Guild is a textbook demonstration, yet it is rather straightforward and concise in what it conveys: a dystopia premise with the end-day desperation on the scorching Texas road. The opening scene well establishes how the worldview is built with a crisp and somewhat comedic confrontation. Just as such, we are informed of how, in the film, the human conflict is extremely exacerbated by the scarcity of resources that laws, civilization, and the goodness of human nature all cave in to the minimal animal instinct and the drive to survive. The radio broadcasting of the “welcoming” messages for survivors to join the community, despite the endearing tone, recurs in the film so often that it becomes creepy as a threat that we cannot help but assume the so-called community might be the climate of a bloodbath, just like the dawn of the Hunger Games.
art
Art in the Atrium presents "Black Joy" exhibit at MPAC 
(MORRISTOWN, NJ) -- Art in the Atrium, Inc. (ATA), a non-profit arts organization founded in Morris County that champions Black art excellence, returns with its fourth major exhibition at Mayo Performing Arts Center's Art Upstairs and Starlight Galleries. In its continued partnership with MPAC, ATA presents Black Joy. The exhibit runs from January 17 through March 1, 2025.
poetry
Bordentown Old City Hall presents 4th Fanny Parnell Poetry Project 
(BORDENTOWN, NJ) -- The Fanny Parnell Poetry Project returns to Old City Hall in Bordentown, New Jersey, on Saturday, February 1, 2025. The two-part free event celebrates the famous 19th century Irish poet and revolutionary with a deep connection to Bordentown. Now in its 4th year, the event's date is set for St. Brigid’s Day, the Irish saint whose patronage includes poetry and beer.
community
Dessertopia - New Jersey's Ultimate Dessert Festival to Take Place in Morristown 
(MORRISTOWN, NJ) — Round up your dessert squad, wear your stretchy pants and join us for the ultimate cheat day of the year. Dessertopia, New Jersey's largest dessert festival is coming to the Morristown Armory on Saturday, January 25, 2025. It's confection perfection, sweet temptation & where being desserted never felt so good! The event runs from 11:00am-7:00pm.
Steampunk Alchemy Fest presents the Clockwork Cupid Burlesque Cabaret 
(NEW HOPE, PA) -- Steampunk is coming to New Hope and taking over Dharma Bums Bar with the Clockwork Cupid Burlesque Cabaret presented by Steampunk Alchemy Fest on Saturday, February 15, 2025 from 8:00pm to 11:00pm. The event features Music by A Halo Called Fred; Burlesque by Holly Ween, Esmerelda May, and Jaeda; Sideshow by Lady Gypsy Professional Monstrosity; and Comedy by John Minus.
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