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Evening of Favorite Broadway Hits to be Presented at RVCC Theatre

(BRANCHBURG, NJ) -- It’s rock and roll meets Broadway when The Theatre at Raritan Valley Community College in Branchburg presents The Diamonds in Let’s Rock Broadway on Sunday, November 13 at 7:00pm. The Diamonds will rock the house with a one-of-a-kind entertainment experience spanning four decades of popular music. The brand-new show, Let’s Rock Broadway, features hits from such favorite Broadway musicals as Jersey Boys, Grease, Mamma Mia, Saturday Night Fever, and Beatlemania.


Newton Theatre presents Man in Black: A Tribute to Johnny Cash

(NEWTON, NJ) -- On Friday, February 10, 2023, The Newton Theatre presents Man in Black: A Tribute to Johnny Cash featuring Shawn Barker. Born and raised in a working class suburb of St. Louis, Barker took a schoolboy love for singing in church with his family and turned it into a career, a one of a kind tribute to Johnny Cash, one of America’s greatest musical icons. Showtime is 8:00pm.


MPAC presents The Rascals featuring Felix Cavaliere & Gene Cornish

(MORRISTOWN, NJ) -- The next chapter of The Rascals is about to begin – two of the founders of the legendary rock ‘n’ roll band are once again taking to the stage to continue their legacy that started 57 years ago.  The Rascals bring their Time Peace Tour to Mayo Performing Arts Center on Wednesday, November 16 at 7:30pm. Tickets range from $49-$89.


The Wag's Halloween Spectacular Comes to Vineland and Lakewood

Are you looking for something fun to do this Halloween?  Bring your family and friends to The Wag's Halloween Spectacular!  The shows, which takes place October 28th in Vineland and October 29th in Lakewood, will include Halloween-themed songs that you know and love, plus dance numbers, costume changes, and comedy sketches, along with some fun surprises - including a few original songs. Come dressed in costume; enter the costume contest, and win a prize!  




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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.




Lighty's Corner: April 30, 2026




This Week in Music: Previews for Concerts from April 28 to May 4, 2026




Makin Waves Song of the Week: "Dance of the Waxwing" by Pyrenesia






 

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(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.


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




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




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




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






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