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Garden State Film Festival: TA11 (6 films)

Saturday, March 28, 2026 @ 12:00pm

The Asbury Hotel
210 Fifth Avenue, Asbury Park, NJ 07712

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A King's Curtain - A career woman’s love and devotion to her Shakespearean actor father are tested when his descent into Alzheimer’s jeopardizes her chance for a coveted promotion. Directed by Grant M Johnson (00:16:40) New Jersey Premiere

Break The Mold - An inspirational video about staying motivated, pushing toward goals, and following dreams. (00:04:09) Asbury Park Premiere



Criterion - After the devil is thrown out of Heaven, he goes into the desert to confront his replacement. Directed by Frank Reynolds (00:22:25) New Jersey Premiere



HOLY HEAVÊNESS - The unbearable lightness of the death of loved ones… There are wounds in life that eat away at you like leprosy… The weight of the death of loved ones sometimes becomes so overwhelming that to get rid of this weight another birth is inevitable. Directed by Farnoosh Abedi, Negah Khezre Fardyardad, Mohammad Ghaffari (00:10:00) New Jersey Premiere

The Last Musician - There is little emotion in a dystopian future as everyone strives to be a productive member of society. Emotional Regulation Medication (ERM) is mandatory and effectively removes almost all outward displays of emotion. Art, music, love, race, and religion are viewed as threats to the rigid emotional regulation that governs society. As citizens age, the ERMs used to control emotions stop working, so they are moved to a “senior center,” where they are hidden from society. Under the watchful eyes of his government-employed father, dutiful mother and an ever-present surveillance society, Ethan--a dedicated and selfless young man--must complete the task, and test, of moving Oliver Hildebrand to a senior center before Ethan can take his place in society. Ethan is unprepared for the challenge and dangers when he uncovers Oliver’s 100 year-old secret. Directed by Matt Crick (00:28:25) New Jersey Premiere



Silent Harmony - Having survived a tragic accident, a celebrated pianist becomes traumatized and emotionally detaches until she forms a quiet connection with a local handyman who breaks her silence and restores her will. Directed by Debra Markowitz (00:15:00) New Jersey Premiere




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EVENT PREVIEWS

(UNION, NJ) -- American Theater Group (ATG) presents the East Coast premiere of Destroying David at the DMK Theater at Union Arts Center from October 9-18 and at the Sieminski Theater from October 23-25, 2026. Destroying David is a thrilling, witty and heartfelt solo show about the power of art to help us through our darkest hours. The play is written and performed by Emmy Award-nominee Jason Odell Williams. ATG's new Producing Artistic Director Charlotte Cohn will direct.



Monmouth

Monmouth Arts to Honor George Clinton, Dorothea Bongiovi, Harlan Coben, Nicole Atkins and PNC Bank Arts Center at Annual Gala

(ASBURY PARK, NJ) -- Monmouth Arts presents BRING ON THE FUNK: Where the Arts Get Down, an unforgettable celebration of music, creativity, culture, and community taking place on Thursday, October 29, 2026, at the iconic The Asbury Hotel and Asbury Lanes in Asbury Park. The evening will honor an extraordinary lineup of trailblazers and cultural leaders whose work has made a lasting impact across music, literature, community service, and the arts.



Outpost

Outpost in the Burbs presents Suzanne Vega - Flying with Angels on October 30th

(MONTCLAIR, NJ) -- Outpost in the Burbs presents Suzanne Vega - Flying with Angels on October 30, 2026 at 8:00pm (doors at 7:00pm). The concert will take place at the First Congregational Church (40 South Fullerton Avenue) in Montclair.



State

State Theatre New Jersey presents Ballet Hispánico New York on November 1st

(NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ) -- Ballet Hispánico New York is the nation’s leading American Latino dance company and the largest cultural institution of its kind in the U.S. They will perform at State Theatre New Jersey on Sunday, November 1, 2026 at 3:00pm.



Trixie

Trixie Mattel and Katya Zamolodchikova to Bring Their Iconic Comedy and Beauty Insights to NJPAC in November

(NEWARK, NJ) -- The Bald and the Beautiful will be live at New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) on Friday, November 6, 2026 at 7:30pm. Fans are invited to join renowned drag queens Trixie Mattel and Katya Zamolodchikova for an unforgettable evening exploring the boundaries of modern beauty and comedy.












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