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theatre
The Streetcar Project presents "A Streetcar Named Desire" inside Asbury Park's Carousel House 
(ASBURY PARK, NJ) -- The Streetcar Project is bringing its much discussed and perpetually sold-out version of Tennessee Williams's landmark American play, A Streetcar Named Desire, to Asbury Park's historically haunted Carousel House from August 17-19, 2025. Performances are presented in association with the Asbury Book Cooperative.
music
Belleville Mayor to Present Key to the City to My Chemical Romance On Stage at Saturday's MetLife Stadium Concert 
(BELLEVILLE, NJ) -- When Mayor Michael Melham made a grand entrance at his 2024 State of the Township address to the stirring strains of My Chemical Romance's "Welcome to the Black Parade," he vowed to find a meaningful way to recognize the Belleville boys who founded the world-famous rock band.
Rock On! This Week's Sound Bites...8/7/25 
"That is still the latest album and I'm on the road quite a bit; fortunately, I'm young and strong and at the same time old and wise," laughed the ageless Tom Rush as he readies to once again take the stage at The Sellersville Theater in Sellersville, PA on August 15 for an 8 p.m. show. "Matt Nakoa will be with me, he's getting busier with stuff of his own, which is totally appropriate; this guy should be playing stadiums."
Newark's Annual Latin Festival Offers Fun for Families and Music Lovers of All Ages 
(NEWARK, NJ) -- Mayor Ras J. Baraka, Deputy Mayor for Community Engagement Jacqueline Quiles-Mercado, and the Office of Violence Prevention and Trauma Recovery (OVPTR) with the Brick City Peace Collective (BCPC), will host the Annual Latin Festival on Sunday, August 17, 2025 from noon to 10:00pm, on Bloomfield Avenue between Lake Street and Clifton Avenue, in Newark’s North Ward. This year’s event is being presented as an opportunity for city agencies to raise awareness for domestic violence prevention, with speakers sharing personal stories of transformation from the stage.
Maxwell Close Collective Delivers Captivating Performance at Berklee Performance Center 
(BOSTON, MA) -- Maxwell Close, a talented drummer and composer from Berklee College of Music, led his Maxwell Close Collective in a memorable concert at the Berklee Performance Center (BPC) on Thursday, July 17, 2025. The performance, a rare opportunity for a Berklee student to headline at the BPC, offered an evening of innovative music that also honored jazz icon John Coltrane on the anniversary of his passing. The event brought approximately 150 attendees to the Berklee Performance Center venue.
comedy
The Newton Theatre presents comedian Jim Norton 
(NEWTON, NJ) -- Comedian Jim Norton will perform at The Newton Theatre on Saturday, November 22, 2025 at 8:00pm. In addition to comedy, Norton is a radio host, actor, and a twice NY Times bestselling author.
film
"Applause: The Historic Levoy Theatre Documentary" to Premiere on September 19th 
(MILLVILLE, NJ) -- Applause: The Historic Levoy Theatre Documentary by ArtC will have its premiere on Friday, September 19, 2025 at the legendary venue along with an anniversary party.
art
Rutgers Art Museum's Bilingual Efforts Extend Beyond Gallery Walls and Into the Community 
(NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ) -- Over the past couple of years, administrators and staff of the Zimmerli Art Museum at Rutgers University-New Brunswick have made it their mission to transform the facility into a bilingual space – and extend a welcoming hand to New Brunswick's Hispanic and Latino community.
Princeton University Library presents "Fashion, Feminism, and Fear: Clothing and Power in the 19th Century" 
(PRINCETON, NJ) -- Seeley G. Mudd Manuscript Library is presenting "Fashion, Feminism, and Fear: Clothing and Power in the 19th Century." Curated by April C. Armstrong *15 and Emma Paradies, Library Collections Specialists in Special Collections at Mudd Library, the exhibition features late 19th and early 20th century cartoons satirizing women's fashion at a time when the "New Woman" began to wear pants, tailored jackets, and sportswear and enter traditionally masculine spheres.
Works by Local Artist Dana DiLorenzo on Display at Ocean County Library Toms River Branch 
(TOMS RIVER, NJ) -- Paintings by local artist Dana DiLorenzo are on display in the McConnell Gallery of the Ocean County Library's Toms River Branch from now until August 31, 2025. DiLorenzo strives to capture movement in her acrylic paintings.
Deb Sinha: "Cult of Beauty" 
Storyteller, let's say you want to create a city from scratch. You'll begin by whipping up a cast of inhabitants. They're the reason why towns exists in the first place: they're spots where your characters might congregate, interact, and develop their own narrative trajectories. Unless you're an unusual kind of author, you're going to make these people appealing — attractive to you, and attractive to each other. They've got heavy lifting to do. They've need to maintain your interest while you're bringing them to life.
community
Outdoor Workers Score Half-Off Lift Tickets at Big Snow American Dream Throughout August 
(EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ) -- Big SNOW American Dream, North America's first indoor, real-snow ski and snowboard center providing guests with year-round winter indoors, is tipping its (snow)cap to those who work outdoors in the blazing sun. All August long, Big SNOW is kicking off Cool Down Days, inviting outdoor workers to trade the sweat for snow and cool down where it's always a crisp 28 degrees, with 50% off lift tickets. To claim this offer, participants must show proof of employment to receive a promotion code, which can be used on-site to register for tickets.
A Path for All: Reeves-Reed Arboretum Moves Closer to Accessibility Milestone with Support from Local Foundations 
(SUMMIT, NJ) -- Reeves-Reed Arboretum is proud to announce major progress on A Path for All, its transformational accessibility initiative designed to ensure that every visitor—regardless of mobility, sensory, or neurodivergent needs—can fully experience the serenity and beauty of the gardens and grounds.
Monmouth Arts to Honor Darlene Love, Knowledge Bennett, Val Emmich, Eileen Chapman & More 
(ASBURY PARK, NJ) -- Monmouth Arts will host its annual gala "POP! A Night at the Lanes" on Thursday, October 23, 2025, an evening inspired by the playful spirit of Pop Art. With a nod to the legacy of Andy Warhol, the event will celebrate a remarkable group of creative and community leaders, including legendary Rock & Roll Hall of Famer Darlene Love.
A Conversation with Maureen Dowd at Ocean County College 
(TOMS RIVER, NJ) -- The Ocean County College Foundation will host a conversation with Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Maureen Dowd as part of the Blauvelt Speaker Series on Tuesday, September 16, 2025 at 6:00pm. Dowd, a longtime columnist for The New York Times, will share insights from her distinguished career covering American politics, culture, and the media.
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