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Songwriters in the Pines Returns to Albert Music Hall on Friday
(WARETOWN, NJ) -- Albert Music Hall will once again celebrate the creativity of local and regional songwriters on Friday, October 30, 2026, with another installment of its Songwriters in the Pines Series. The evening will feature a diverse lineup of performers sharing their original music and some of the stories that inspire it. The audience can discover new artists, enjoy a variety of musical styles, and experience the region's songwriting talent in a unique and welcoming atmosphere. Showtime is 7:00pm.

bergenPAC presents a screening of "The Blair Witch Project" and special Q&A about the making of the film
(ENGLEWOOD, NJ) -- Bergen Performing Arts Center (bergenPAC) presents a screening of The Blair Witch Project on Friday, October 30, 2026 at 7:00pm. The film will be followed by a Q&A with Heather Donahue, Joshua Leonard, and Michael C. Williams.

Levoy Theatre presents Broken Arrow - A Tribute to Neil Young on Friday
(MILLVILLE, NJ) -- The Levoy Theatre presents Broken Arrow - A Tribute to Neil Young on Friday, October 30, 2026. Doors open at 7:00pm, showtime is 8:00pm.

The Cutting Room hosts Tripi: Close to Fire - A Grief Support Benefit Concert on Friday
(NEW YORK, NY) -- On Friday, October 30, 2026, The Cutting Room hosts Tripi: Close to Fire - A Grief Support Benefit Concert. It marks the release of Tony Tripi's album Close to Fire: Roman's Anthology Release Part I and continues the album's mission of turning grief into remembrance, connection, and community. Showtime is 9:00pm.

Two River Theater presents "Stir" by Melinda Lopez & Joel Perez
(RED BANK, NJ) -- Two River Theater presents Stir by Melinda Lopez & Joel Perez from October 31 to November 22, 2026. Join them in the kitchen as two siblings piece together their mother's beloved black bean recipe. Secrets simmer and memories are on the menu as they reconnect from across the country.

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Shanghai Ballet presents "The Butterfly Lovers" at State Theatre New Jersey
(NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ) -- State Theatre New Jersey presents Shanghai Ballet in The Butterfly Lovers on Friday, November 6, 2026 at 7:30pm. The Butterfly Lovers is a beloved classic often described as China's Romeo and Juliet.

Teaneck International Film Festival Names Katie Camosy Recipient of 2026 Emerging Filmmaker Activist Award for "Gaslit"
(TEANECK, NJ) -- The Teaneck International Film Festival (TIFF) and The Puffin Foundation have selected director Katie Camosy as the recipient of the 2nd Annual Emerging Filmmaker Activist Award for her documentary Gaslit. The award includes a $5,000 cash prize and trophy and recognizes emerging filmmakers whose work embodies TIFF's guiding theme, "Activism: Making Change."

Lewis Center for the Arts' Program in Theater & Music Theater presents "Oratorio for Living Things" by Heather Christian
(PRINCETON, NJ) -- The Lewis Center for the Arts' Program in Theater and Music Theater at Princeton University presents Oratorio for Living Things by Heather Christian. Infusing a classical oratorio with blues, gospel, jazz, and soul, this musical and visual journey investigates human experiences of time and memory alongside powerful physical forces that shape the universe. Performances take place November 6-8, 2026.

State Theatre New Jersey presents Miraculous Ladybug & Cat Noir
(NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ) -- State Theatre New Jersey presents Miraculous Ladybug & Cat Noir: The Live Stage Spectacular on Wednesday, March 10, 2027 at 7:00pm. Created for the stage by award-winning duo Ella Louise Allaire and Martin Lord Ferguson, the show brings Ladybug and Cat Noir to life in an original theatrical spectacular featuring original songs, innovative stage technology, dance, comedy, puppetry, acrobatics, illusion, and cinematic visual storytelling.

NJPAC presents a night of comedy with Jon Bramnick and special guest Vinnie Brand on Friday
(NEWARK, NJ) -- New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) presents a night of comedy with Jon Bramnick and special guest Vinnie Brand on Friday, October 30, 2026 at 7:30pm in the Victoria Theater.
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Makin Waves Song of the Week: "If the World Is Ending" by Renee Maskin
by Bob Makin
Beloved Asbury Park singer-songwriter Renee Maskin recently dropped "If the World Is Ending," her fifth LP since 2022.

Rock On! This Week's Sound Bites... 10/22/2026
by Danny Coleman
There are plenty of quotes along the lines of, "From tragedy comes..." or "It was a tragic event but..." and then people tend or should it be better said that human nature tends to console a traumatic or tragic event with a "Look at the bright side" or a "Well try to think positive," "Time heals all wounds" perspective change approach which is easy to say if the one espousing positivity was not the victim and even though the receivers of an unpleasant event in life know these do gooders mean well, the ones hurting will come to terms on their timetable and when they are ready.

Makin Waves Song of the Week: "Two Moths” by Sean Kiely feat. Jean Rohe
by Bob Makin
The Makin Waves Song of the Week is "Two Moths" from "Long Live The Low," the latest album by Jersey City singer-songwriter Sean Kiely,

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