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theatre
Theatre Horizon Announces 2025-26 Season 
(NORRISTOWN, PA) -- Theatre Horizon, the award-winning professional theater nestled in the heart of Norristown's Arts Hill District, proudly announces its 2025-26 season, a dynamic lineup showcasing five distinct theatrical experiences, including a world premiere, a beloved musical revue, and two productions created in collaboration with the community.
Surflight Theatre presents "Buddy, the Buddy Holly Story!" 
(BEACH HAVEN, NJ) -- Surflight Theatre brings back the Broadway hit musical Buddy, The Buddy Holly Story! from August 19 to September 7, 2025. Collin Yates stars as Buddy Holly in this journey through the legendary musician's life over the years (1936-1959, respectively). It is Collin's first time on the Surflight Theatre stage.
music
Andy Bell (of Erasure) to Tour North America, including shows in NYC and Red Bank 
(RED BANK, NJ) -- After hugely successful tours of the UK and Europe, Andy Bell will be embarking on his first ever solo tour of North America. His album, Ten Crowns, released in May of this year, marked a magisterial moment in his forty-year career, and reconfirms that he is one of the great pop vocalists of our time. Travelling into new dimensions and possibilities with gospel in his heart and dance in his soul clearly suits him. Locally, the tour comes to the Gramercy Theatre in NYC for shows October 23-25 and The Vogel in Red Bank on October 31, 2025.
Ocean Grove Camp Meeting Association presents their 2025 Sacred Masterworks Concert: Arthur Honegger's King David 
(OCEAN GROVE, NJ) -- Ocean Grove Camp Meeting Association presents their 2025 Sacred Masterworks Concert: Arthur Honegger's King David on Sunday, August 24th at 7:00pm in The Great Auditorium. This dramatic and deeply moving work traces the life of the biblical king through an evocative blend of choral, orchestral, and solo passages.
Steve Forbert to Play Two Shows in New Jersey 
Steve Forbert is touring in support of his wonderful album, Daylight Savings Time, and has a pair of shows coming up in New Jersey. He will be performing in Matawan's Terhune Park on Thursday, August 28th and at Stangl Stage in Flemington on Friday, September 12, 2025.
Makin Waves Song of the Week: "Ghosts" by Chas and the Skylands Gang 
Releasing a new band's debut album at the ripe old age of 59, Charles "Chas" Sickles seeks to prove F. Scott Fitzgerald wrong. Central Jersey-based Chas and the Skylands Gang's "Youth and Wisdom" is strong evidence that life does have second act.
comedy
Second City New York presents The Bentwood Open - An Improv Tournament 
(NEW YORK, NY) -- Join The Second City New York for the inaugural year of The Bentwood Open, The Second City New York's improv tournament where 48 teams shall compete to win the cash prize of $1,959 and all the glory. The event will begin August 19 at 7:00pm and 9:30pm, occurring weekly through the finals, which are slated for November 4, 2025.
Monmouth University's Center for the Arts presents comedian Monique Marvez 
(WEST LONG BRANCH, NJ) -- Monmouth University's Center for the Arts presents comedian Monique Marvez on Friday, November 21, 2025 at 8:00pm in the Pollak Theatre. Born and raised in Miami, Monique blends her Cuban-American roots with fearless, insightful comedy that resonates across cultures. She quickly rose to prominence, earning a reputation for her fearless and authentic comedic style.
dance
Nai-Ni Chen Dance Company Announces Inaugural New Dance Choreographer Residency and Commissions with Choreographer Peter Chu and Zhongmei Li 
The Nai-Ni Chen Dance Company is pleased to announce a new resident choreographer program that will become part of the artistic anchor of the Company. In the upcoming year, the Company has invited two prominent Asian American choreographers to create new works as well as providing public and private workshops as part of the residency.
art
Jersey City hosts Art Crawl Downtown on Saturday 
(JERSEY CITY, NJ) -- On Saturday, August 16, from 2:00pm to 5:00pm, the Powerhouse Arts District will burst with creativity during Art Crawl Downtown, a self-guided tour of galleries, studios, and striking new public art installations. Produced by ARTS 14C, this summer celebration invites the community to explore Jersey City's thriving downtown arts scene while enjoying exclusive food and drink discounts from local favorites.
community
Bergen County Celebrates Pakistani Heritage 
(HACKENSACK, NJ) -- On Thursday, August 14, 2025, the County of Bergen hosted its Annual Independence Day of Pakistan Celebration and Flag Raising Ceremony in the Two Bergen County Conference Center in partnership with the Cultural Society of Bergen County, Love Pakistan, and Mom’s Food Pantry.
kids
Brady Rymer Celebrates 25 Years of Family Music with New Album 'Baby Rhino' 
(SOUTHOLD, NY) -- Three-time GRAMMY nominee Brady Rymer is celebrating a major milestone in his joyful journey through the world of family music. Marking 25 years of making heartfelt, high-energy tunes for kids and their grownups, Rymer is proud to announce the ambitious release of his second album of the year. His 14th studio album Baby Rhino—a rockin' companion to Sunny Side Up released in April 2025—will be available on all major streaming platforms on September 12, 2025.
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EVENT PREVIEWS
Mr. Ray to Perform Free Concert in Monroe Township
November 15, 2025
New Jersey Festival Orchestra Presents "Romance in the Mansion" – A Candlelight Evening of Music, Wine, and Elegance
November 15, 2025
The Dryden Ensemble presents "Daydreams (and Dictators)"
November 15, 2025
Lyceum Hall Center for the Arts presents Ensemble Novo
November 15, 2025
The Theater Project presents a Staged Reading of "B.B'S"
November 15, 2025
East Lynne Theater Company presents Story of Local, Former U.S. Marshal
November 15, 2025
The Yard at Bally's AC presents The Amish Outlaws
November 15, 2025
Meet Loaf comes to The Strand on November 15th
November 15, 2025
2nd Annual NJ Wine Expo to Take Place November 15th
November 15, 2025
Catch a Rising Star Comedy Club presents Tim Grill - "The Barely Can Stand-Up Comic"
November 15, 2025
