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theatre
Jersey Arts Podcast: Ritz Theatre Company's Production of 'La Gringa' Broaches Life On the Periphery of a Culture
Today’s episode hits extra close to home for host Gina Marie Rodriguez. As a member of the Puerto Rican diaspora who often feels neither here nor there, she says she is honored to get the chance to speak with the director and cast of the Ritz Theatre Company's production of "La Gringa."
music
Songwriters in the Pines Brings Nashville-Style Writers' Rounds to Albert Music Hall on August 26th
(WARETOWN, NJ) -- Albert Music Hall will put the spotlight on original music on Wednesday, August 26, 2026, with a special edition of its Songwriters in the Pines series featuring six singer-songwriters in a Nashville-style writers' round format. Music begins at 7:00pm.
Edmar Castañeda Quartet to Bring Colombian Roots and Jazz to McCarter on September 12th
(PRINCETON, NJ) -- Colombian-born harpist, composer, and bandleader Edmar Castañeda has redefined what the harp can do in contemporary jazz, using the instrument to create rhythm, bass, harmony, and melody. A Latin GRAMMY nominee, Castañeda brings his quartet to McCarter Theatre's Berlind Theatre on Saturday, September 12, 2026 at 7:30pm. Among his many credits, he performed and served as a music consultant for Disney's Encanto.
Makin Waves with Laurie Berkner: Understanding Children's Natural Rhythms & Energy
It’s a banner year for the "Queen of Kids' Music," Laurie Berkner! Hot on the heels of releasing her 18th album, "Walking With The Penguins," Laurie is back with a treasure trove of even more original songs that encourage imagination, movement, and singing along. Laurie's new EP, "I Got Invited," will be out Sept. 4.
PHOTOS from Koe Wetzel at The Rooftop at Pier 17
(NEW YORK, NY) -- Koe Wetzel brought his The Night Champion World Tour to The Rooftop at Pier 17 in New York City on August 12, 2026. The lineup included Shane Smith and the Saints, Bayker Blankeship, and Logan Jahnke. Photographer Mat Katz was on hand to take photos.
Acclaimed Americana Singer-Songwriter Chris Knight to Perform at The Vogel on September 15th
(RED BANK, NJ) -- After 28 years as a recording artist, singer-songwriter Chris Knight remains boldly empowered to make music that always delivers the unflinching truth. In fact, the man raised in Slaughters, Kentucky uses a simple, direct barometer to regularly check his muse: "If I can't believe myself, I won't sing the song."
dance
Roxey Ballet to Hold Auditions for its 31st Anniversary Professional Production of "The Nutcracker"
(NEW HOPE, PA) -- Roxey Ballet, the region's professional contemporary theater-ballet company, is now holding auditions on Saturday, September 12, 2026 for its 31st anniversary professional production of The Nutcracker, the beloved holiday classic set to Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky's epic score. This milestone season marks a triumphant return to The College of New Jersey's Kendall Hall Main Stage Theater in Ewing, where the two-act production will unfold on one of the region's premier professional stages.
art
Zimmerli Art Museum Highlights Rutgers' Historic Role in U.S.-Japan Exchange
(NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ) -- The latest exhibition at the Zimmerli Art Museum at Rutgers University-New Brunswick traces the cultural exchange between Japan and the United States starting from the mid-19th century to the present. The exhibition runs from September 9 through February 14, 2027.
"Summer in the City"
A rainbow hangs over the door to Deep Space Gallery (77 Cornelison). It's about the size of a small boomerang, the color of Lucky Charms, and the texture of a welcome mat. This plush sign of the covenant is brought to you by enthusiastic yarn-tufter SarahGrace, a regular in these display rooms. Roy G. Biv is a guarantor of inclusiveness, and curators Jenna Geiger and Keith Van Pelt made good on that promise by inviting scores of old favorites to contribute work to "Summer in the City," the gallery's volatile tenth anniversary show. But rainbows also come in the wake of downpours. They're a testament to atmospheric turbulence - the gleaming crowns worn by the storm king.
community
Rowan University's Marie Rader Series "Life & Liberty" Season Spotlights African American Artists and Stories
(GLASSBORO, NJ) -- The Marie Rader Series at Rowan University continues its 2026-27 "Life & Liberty" season with an emphasis on singular African American musicians, choreographers and stories. Tickets for all performances are on sale now.
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