Published by New Jersey Stage
originally published: 12/23/2025
(ATLANTIC CITY, NJ) -- The Women in the Arts concert series will bring an immersive, multi-disciplinary night of creativity to Anchor Rock Club in Atlantic City for its fourth installment on Saturday, February 7, 2026. Doors are at 6:30pm, showtime is 7:00pm.
Founded and produced by Amy Elizabeth—local event organizer and front woman of the Amy Elizabeth Band—the Women in the Arts series celebrates and amplifies women creatives across music, live art, and small business vending. Each installment showcases women-led talent while fostering community connection and visibility within the local arts scene.
This fourth edition will feature live full band performances by NuSpace, Maddie Hogan, Amy Elizabeth Band, The Azures, and Fair Panic, representing a diverse range of sounds and artistic expression across the rock genre. The evening will also include live art installations and women-owned vendors, creating a fully immersive arts experience. The event will be hosted by emcee, comedian Michelle Tomko.
"This series was created to give women artists a professional platform where music, visual art, and community intersect, reaching our fourth show is a huge milestone, and bringing Women in the Arts to Anchor Rock Club feels especially meaningful." Amy Elizabeth
Tickets are $15 and available for purchase online. Anchor Rock Club is located at 247 S New York Avenue in Atlantic City, New Jersey.
The Women in the Arts series has successfully produced three prior events, each drawing strong local attendance and press coverage:
* January 2024 — Shanti Revolution, Tuckerton, NJ
* July 2024 — Little Egg Harbor Community Center, Little Egg Harbor, NJ
* March 2025 — Lizzie Rose Music Room, Tuckerton, NJ
Each show featured women-led bands, solo artists, poets, and visual artists, reinforcing the series' reputation as a growing platform for women creatives in South Jersey.
The event is proudly sponsored by Jessica Difrancia of Keller Williams and John Loreaux Photography, whose support helps sustain and grow opportunities for women in the arts.
FEATURED PERFORMERS
NuSpace is a Jersey Shore–based band blending rock, funk, soul, and pop into a high-energy, genre-fluid sound. Fronted by singer and guitarist Space, the group delivers fun, soulful performances that transform each set into an immersive experience, with a debut release expected in 2026.
Maddie Hogan is a dynamic singer-songwriter blending pop-driven originals with influences ranging from rock and country to pop. Her recent singles Ruin You and Cape May Country showcase her vivid storytelling and emotional range, brought to life through heartfelt acoustic performances.
Amy Elizabeth Band delivers high-energy pop and rock music infused with raw emotion and powerful storytelling. Blending influences from Paramore, Alanis Morissette, and No Doubt, their sound is a bold mix of grit and vulnerability, guaranteed to captivate any audience. They have released two singles, Just Ask and Tell Me Where It Hurts, off an upcoming debut album that are available to stream anywhere.
The Azures are a psychedelic rock project blending heavy blues, punk energy, and Beat Generation–inspired storytelling. Fronted by vocalist Gia Rose, often compared to Grace Slick and Janis Joplin, the band's recent release Among the Deranged delivers a sound that is both nostalgic and fiercely fresh.
Fair Panic is a Montclair, New Jersey–based rock project rooted in expansive, genre-blurring soundscapes and unrestrained artistic expression. Fronted by Tory Anne Daines, the band evolves toward a heavier sonic direction, building on past releases while currently working on new material set for upcoming release. Their debut album Feels was released in 2018 and a variety of recent releases like Heaven or Las Vegas can be found on all streaming platforms.
LIVE ART & VENDORS
The evening will also feature live art installations and women-owned vendors, creating an immersive, multi-disciplinary experience that goes beyond a traditional concert setting.
EVENT PREVIEWS
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(LIVINGSTON, NJ) -- As local residents and friends stroll, bike or jog around the Livingston Oval on Tuesday evenings this July, musicians from several community orchestras are gathering in the township's high school band room to celebrate works "Made in America."
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Mahwah Museum Hosts "Unlock the Fretboard" Guitar Workshop with Mark Sganga on July 25th
(MAHWAH, NJ) -- Guitar players of all levels are invited to "Unlock the Fretboard," a hands-on guitar workshop taking place on Saturday, July 25, from 11:00am to 2:00pm, with a short break included, at The Mahwah Museum. The workshop will be taught by Mark Sganga, an International Fingerstyle Guitar Champion, bringing expert instruction and high-level musicianship to this special event. Designed to help players better understand the fretboard through a system of caged chords and scales, the workshop offers practical strategies that participants can apply immediately in their playing.
The 2026 Sourland Mountain Fest to Take Place July 25th
(RINGOES, NJ) -- The Sourland Mountain Fest is back for its 21st year on Saturday, July 25, 2026. It promises a summer afternoon of soulful talent, tasty bites, refreshing drinks and meaningful dialogue on why the Sourland Region is so important to Central Jersey, and why it's more important than ever to protect it. Performers include Gravity Hill, The Swiss Guard, Hickory, Jake Thistle, and headliners The Harrisons and Company.
Centenary Stage Company's Summerfest 2026 presents FOUR STICKS: The Music of Led Zeppelin on July 25th
(HACKETTSTOWN, NJ) -- Centenary Stage Company's Summerfest 2026 continues with an electrifying evening of classic rock as FOUR STICKS: The Music of Led Zeppelin takes the stage on Saturday, July 25, 2026 at 8:00pm in the Sitnik Theatre of the Lackland Performing Arts Center.
Centenary Stage Company presents FOUR STICKS: The Music of Led Zeppelin on July 25th
(HACKETTSTOWN, NJ) -- Centenary Stage Company's Summerfest 2026 continues with an electrifying evening of classic rock as FOUR STICKS: The Music of Led Zeppelin takes the stage on Saturday, July 25 in the Sitnik Theatre of the Lackland Performing Arts Center. Showtime is 8:00pm.
Lyceum Hall Center for the Arts presents the Music of 1776 & Hamilton: A Revolutionary Revue
(BURLINGTON, NJ) -- Lyceum Hall Center for the Arts presents The Music of 1776 & Hamilton: A Revolutionary Revue on Saturday, July 25, 2026 at 7:00pm. They're keeping our country's 250th celebration going with inspiring songs from these two fantastic musicals sung by four incredible vocalists!
bergenPAC presents Little Feat: The Last Farewell Tour
(ENGLEWOOD, NJ) -- Bergen Performing Arts Center (bergenPAC) presents Little Feat: The Last Farewell Tour on Saturday, July 25, 2026 at 8:00pm. Playing is the joy and satisfaction of touring, but it comes with the hard part -- travel, the endless miles on a bus. There's no dodging the wear and tear, and Little Feat has been playing for quite a while.
Ocean Grove Camp Meeting Association presents A Celebration of the Silver Screen on Saturday
(OCEAN GROVE, NJ) -- Ocean Grove Camp Meeting Association presents A Celebration of the Silver Screen on Saturday, July 25, 2026 at the Great Auditorium. Maestro Jason Tramm leads the 50-piece MidAtlantic Philharmonic Orchestra in an unforgettable evening of cinematic splendor. From sweeping Hollywood epics to iconic modern classics, this symphonic celebration brings the magic of film music to life with dazzling orchestral color.Showtime is 7:00pm.
Lizzie Rose Music Room presents Jeffrey Gaines on July 26th
(TUCKERTON, NJ) -- The Lizzie Rose Music Room presents Jeffrey Gaines on Sunday, July 26, 2026 at 7:30pm. Gaines has been heralded for his soul-searching lyrics and his powerful live performances. With only his voice and a guitar for accompaniment, Gaines has earned a reputation as a captivating performer, entertaining his audiences worldwide.
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