Here is the morning update from New Jersey's arts newswire. We regularly publish between 8-15 new articles and news reports each day. Nobody covers the Arts throughout the Garden State like New Jersey Stage!
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theatre
Lewis Center for the Arts' Program in Theater & Music Theater presents "When Pages Breathe: American Black/Out" 
(PRINCETON, NJ) -- The Lewis Center for the Arts' Program in Theater and Music Theater at Princeton University presents When Pages Breathe: American Black/Out, a lecture-performance that presents scenes and monologues ranging from the rich historical lineage of Black American theater to a live resistance-driven narrative lecture on culture and power. Performances take place December 5-6, 2025.
Kick Off the Holidays at the Kelsey Theatre with "Twas the Night Before Christmas" 
(WEST WINDSOR, NJ) -- Santa will be arriving a little early this year when the holiday classic "Twas the Night Before Christmas" comes to life on the stage of Mercer County Community College's (MCCC) Kelsey Theatre from December 5-7, 2025.
music
Tommy James LIVE! at bergenPAC 
Spotlight Central and Love Imagery have photos and a recap of Tommy James at bergenPAC on November 22, 2025.
film
The ShowRoom presents FESTIVE FAVORITES Holiday Film Series 
(ASBURY PARK, NJ) -- The ShowRoom present its annual FESTIVE FAVORITES film series, a seasonal lineup that blends beloved classics, crowd-pleasing comedies, heartfelt favorites, and even a delightfully offbeat holiday selection. This year's program offers a range of cinematic celebrations designed to bring audiences together for a warm and spirited moviegoing experience.
Barrymore Film Center presents Coffee and Classics screening of "Ball of Fire" 
(FORT LEE, NJ) -- The Barrymore Film Center is presenting a Coffee and Classics screening of Ball of Fire, directed by Howard Hawks, on Wednesday, December 3, 2025 at 10:00am. The film stars Gary Cooper, Barbara Stanwyck, and Oscar Homolka.
dance
Nimbus Dance brings "Jersey Nutcracker" to Kean University on December 6th 
(UNION, NJ) -- Kean Stage will present Nimbus Dance's Jersey Nutcracker for two performances on Saturday, December 6, 2025 in the Wilkins Theatre. Kean University is the first stop on Nimbus' first-ever New Jersey tour. Performances take place at 1:00pm & 6:00pm.
art
5.7: Sculptors Guild 
Jersey City needs more exhibition space for large works. On this everyone agrees. There is only so much that can be smushed into SMUSH, or cast into the twin rooms at Deep Space, or snuck into the front room at Curious Matter. We want to encourage our artists to think big. Big thinking requires a capacious setting. With no museum to call ours, we're often forced to park large objects in outdoor spaces. It's probably that the size and plenitude of the wall murals created by JCMAP is a reaction to our lack of giant galleries. Anybody who wants to work at great scale in this town is practically forced to take to the streets.
community
Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey to Hold Weekend-Long Holiday Market Open to Public December 13-14 
(MADISON, NJ) -- The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey will host a festive, Bryant Park–style Holiday Market on Saturday, December 13, 2025 from 10:00am – 7:00pm and Sunday, December 14, 2025 from 10:00am – 2:00pm in the Studio at the F.M. Kirby Shakespeare Theatre. To celebrate the season, the space will be transformed into a bustling marketplace, complete with holiday décor and featuring hand-crafted goods by local artisans.
New Jersey Holiday Wine Trail Weekend takes place this weekend 
(HADDONFIELD, NJ) -- Garden State Wine Growers Association – a coalition of 60+ New Jersey wineries and vineyards supporting the Garden State's wine industry through information, resources, and advocacy – runs its popular New Jersey Holiday Wine Trail Weekend from November 28 (Black Friday) through November 30, 2025.
books
Demarest Student Awarded $10,000 Grant from National Society of High School Scholars for Her Equitable Writing Program 
(DEMAREST, NJ) -- Sophie Gutter, a high school student from Demarest is taking action to close the nation's widening writing-proficiency gap. She was recently awarded a $10,000 Be More Grant from National Society of High School Scholars (NSHSS) for her writing-equity initiative, Writing Mastery, a research-based software program designed to help students strengthen their writing skills through structured instruction and AI-driven feedback.
