NJPAC presents An Intimate Evening With Audra McDonald

(NEWARK, NJ) -- New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) welcomes Audra McDonald to Newark, NJ, on Saturday, April 29, 2023 at 7:30pm. McDonald is unparalleled in the breadth and versatility of her singer and actress artistry.

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State Theatre presents Lindsey Buckingham

** CANCELLED ** (NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ) -- The recently renovated State Theatre New Jersey presents Lindsey Buckingham on Saturday, November 12 at 8:00pm. Lindsey Buckingham is one of the most inventive and electrifying musicians of his generation. Tickets range from $39-$99.

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Joan Osborne to Appear on November 17th at Red Bank, NJ’s Vogel Theater

In support of her latest album, Radio Waves, singer/songwriter Joan Osborne will perform at Count Basie Center for the Arts’ Vogel Theater in Red Bank, NJ on Thursday, November 17, 2022 at 8:00 pm.

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The Newton Theatre Presents Scott Bradlee's Postmodern Jukebox

(NEWTON, NJ) -- The Newton Theatre presents Scott Bradlee's Postmodern Jukebox on Sunday, March 23, 2023 at 7:00pm. Born and raised just outside Clinton, NJ, pianist Scott Bradlee created Postmodern Jukebox out of a basement in Queens in 2011 with the goal of remaking the pop hits of today into the classic sounds of the legends of yesterday.

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Makin Waves Song of the Week: "Make It Happen" by Mike Chick

The Makin Waves Song of the Week is "Make It Happen" by Asbury Park Yawn Mower legend Mike Chick from "Congarts," his third solo album and second for Mint 400 Records.

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2026 Maplewoodstock Music + Art Festival to Take Place July 11-12

(MAPLEWOOD, NJ) -- Going on 20+ years, the annual, free, two-day Maplewoodstock Music + Art Festival will take place the weekend of July 11-12, 2026, in Memorial Park in Maplewood. The festival features performances by Anders Osborne, Lettuce, Slap Dragon, and Megan Jean's Secret Family. It kicks off with music at noon and ends around 9:30pm each night. As always, it is free and welcomes the entire community.

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Tributes to Chicago, Taylor Swift, Van Morrison, Zac Brown, Elvis, Genesis, and Zach Bryan are coming to The Strand

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Lily Vakili to Celebrate Release of "Live Wire" EP on Wednesday

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Centenary Stage Company presents Double Vision: The Foreigner Experience on May 23rd

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Rising Sun Presents: A Funky Reggae Party on August 1st

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