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theatre
"In the Wilderness of Demons" has World Premiere in NYC 
(NEW YORK, NY) -- American Theatre of Actors' Cullum Theatre presents the World Premiere of In the Wilderness of Demons, a Ukrainian Folk Thriller by acclaimed American playwright Don Nigro, from October 23 - November 2, 2025. Intertwining Ukrainian folklore, mysticism, and movement, a witch and a folklorist meet in a remote village — where myth collides with reality. Giving fresh eyes and thoughts to ancient legends, this production is designed to be a new paradigm in stage drama.
music
The Concert Hall at Drew University presents Clint Holmes in Concert: Let's Go! Up on the Roof 
(MADISON, NJ) -- The Concert Hall at Drew University presents Clint Holmes in Concert: Let's Go! Up on the Roof on Friday, October 24, 2025 at 7:30pm. In this show, one of the greatest voices of our generation re-imagines the greatest hits of the most beloved songwriters of the last 60 years.
Conan Gray and Esha Tewari to do shows in NJ, NY, and PA 
(NEWARK, NJ) -- Multi-platinum singer-songwriter Conan Gray has announced his 2026 Wishbone World Tour with special guest Esha Tewari, in support of his critically acclaimed fourth studio album Wishbone (Republic Records). The 42-city global run kicks off in February and includes shows at Prudential Center in Newark on Friday, February 27, the UBS Arena in Belmont Park, NY on Saturday, February 28, and Xfinity Mobile Arena in Philadelphia, PA on Monday, March 2, 2026.
Annie Haslam and Jim McCarty will present the History of Renaissance 
Symphonic Rock Pioneers Annie Haslam and Jim McCarty will present the History of Renaissance on November 21st and 22nd at the Wildey Theatre, Edwardsville, Illinois (St. Louis), on November 28th at the Newton Theatre, NJ, and on November 29th at the Lansdowne Theatre, PA, in Lansdowne, PA.
A Tribute to Lazlo and 25 Years of BlowUpRadio 
BlowUpRadio.com is in the midst of its annual Banding Together benefit for the Spondylitis Association of America with a webathon until October 22nd featuring live performances by Jersey artists. It's also a very special anniversary for the online radio station that was the first to be built around New Jersey artists. Lazlo has been doing this for 25 years now! And the local music community wanted to pay tribute to him and the station.
film
New Release Review - "After The Hunt" 
Over the past couple of decades Julia Roberts has convincingly transitioned from a great movie star to a fine actress. Recognising this, Luca Guadagnino has rewarded her with the sort of role usually reserved for the Kidmans, Blanchetts and Winslets of this world, a juicy lead part in a hot button drama. Roberts elevates the shoddy material and her magnetism ensures we're always at least partially engaged, but the film around her is an overblown mess.
Lighthouse International Film Society presents a screening of "Strange Journey: The Story of Rocky Horror" on Thursday 
(LONG BEACH ISLAND, NJ) -- Lighthouse International Film Society presents a screening of Strange Journey: The Story of Rocky Horror on Thursday, October 23, 2025 at Long Beach Island Foundation of Arts & Sciences. The screening begins at 7:30pm.
art
Creativity Unveiled as Middlesex College Opens Student and Alumni Art Showcase 
(EDISON, NJ) -- Students, faculty, staff, and community members gathered on Thursday for the unveiling of the Student Showcase art exhibit on Middlesex College's Edison campus. The showcase features various student art selected by president Mark McCormick and the College's Visual, Performing, and Media Arts (VPMA) department, which is on display throughout the second floor of Chambers Hall, including the President's suite.
community
Princeton Symphony Orchestra presents Maria LoBiondo on Wednesday 
(PRINCETON, NJ) -- Princeton Symphony Orchestra's (PSO's) Soundtracks Series returns to Princeton Public Library on Wednesday, October 22, 2025 at 7:00pm with a special storytelling session for grown-ups and older children featuring Maria LoBiondo. Ms. LoBiondo offers a delightful retelling of the Greek myth of Orpheus and Eurydice, and invites you to explore its meaning as a preview to Dobrinka Tabakova's orchestral work Orpheus' Comet, to be performed on the PSO's season-opening concert. The presentation is free and open to the public.
Halloween in Haddon Township: Haunted Market, Pub Crawl, Parade & More 
(HADDON TOWNSHIP, NJ) --- Haddon Township has planned a lineup of Halloween activities for all ages leading up to the 31st. Check out these wickedly fun events planned:
books
Hear from "The Queen of British Historical Fiction" Philippa Gregory in Virtual Author Talk 
(TOMS RIVER, NJ) -- Philippa Gregory, "the queen of British historical fiction," has returned with a new novel, Boleyn Traitor, and will be discussing it during a virtual author talk on Wednesday, October 29, 2025. The event begins at 2:00pm.
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