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Matteo Bocelli to Perform Shows in Red Bank and Atlantic City

(ATLANTIC CITY, NJ) -- Rising pop star Matteo Bocelli has a pair of shows in New Jersey at the end of November. He'll be at Count Basie Center for the Arts in Red Bank on Friday, November 29th and Sound Waves in Atlantic City on Saturday, November 30th as part of his tour: A Night with Matteo: The Americas 2024.

 
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The Carnegie Club presents 20th Anniversary of Sinatra Saturdays

(NEW YORK, NY) -- The Carnegie Club, New York’s most sophisticated cigar lounge, is pleased to celebrate the 20th anniversary of its Sinatra Saturdays starring Steven Maglio, with The Stan Rubin Orchestra. The anniversary shows are set for Saturday, November 16, 2024 at 8:00pm and 10:30pm.

Morristown ONSTAGE to Hold Open Auditions on December 7th

(MORRISTOWN, NJ) -- The Morris Educational Foundation (MEF), a non-profit organization enhancing excellence in education in the Morris School District for over 32 years, will hold auditions for its premier fundraiser, Morristown ONSTAGE, on Saturday, December 7, 2024 at Morristown High School. A community staple, the event brings people of all ages together to celebrate and discover unique local talent all to benefit the Morris School District and support public education.

MPAC presents Christian Rock Band, Newsboys, on November 15th

(MORRISTOWN, NJ) -- With a decades-spanning career and a vastly impressive catalog blending different styles, genres, and even band members at times, Newsboys is a name within the Christian music space that can't be ignored. Newsboys brings their Worldwide Revival Nights Tour to Mayo Performing Arts Center (MPAC) on Friday, November 15, 2024 at 7:00pm.

Mile Square Theatre presents Taylor Made: A Live Tribute to Taylor Swift

(HOBOKEN, NJ) -- Mile Square Theatre presents the return of Taylor Made: A Live Tribute to Taylor Swift on Sunday, November 17, 2024. Performances take place at 12:30pm & 2:30pm. Vibe out to Taylor's greatest hits in MST's intimate space.


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COLUMNS

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

The Makin Waves Song of the Week is "Dance of the Waxwing" by the Lambertville-based gypsy jazz quartet Pyrenesia.



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