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Drew Forum presents: A Conversation with Liz Cheney

(MORRISTOWN, NJ) -- Drew University has announced its first Drew Forum event of the year: A Conversation with Liz Cheney. The event will be moderated by Hilary L. Link, PhD, President of Drew University and takes place at Mayo Performing Arts Center (MPAC) on Monday, October 23, 2023. The event begins at 7:30pm.

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Pebble Players Youth Theater presents "Mean Girls"

(SUMMIT, NJ) -- Pebble Players Youth Theater opens their season at the Oakes Center with Mean Girls High School Version across two weekends from November 10-19, 2023. It's literally so fetch! Don’t miss this fun show that will knock your pink socks off! Based on Tina Fey's hit film, Mean Girls in 2004, the creators of this Broadway show didn't miss a beat! You will be mesmerized by these charming but ruthless plastics!

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Visual Arts Center of New Jersey Receives Grant from New Jersey State Council on the Arts

(SUMMIT, NJ) -- The Visual Arts Center of New Jersey (VACNJ) was recently awarded a grant by the New Jersey State Council on the Arts (NJSCA) as part of more than $30 million in grants awarded throughout the state. VACNJ was one of approximately 900 arts organizations, projects, and artists to receive an award. This general support grant in the amount of $150,976 will provide support for VACNJ in various forms, including general and administrative costs and funding for programs, salaries, facilities, and capital improvements.

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Bruce Springsteen and The E Street Band's Remaining 2023 Tour Dates Postponed Until 2024

Bruce Springsteen has continued to recover steadily from peptic ulcer disease over the past few weeks and will continue treatment through the rest of the year on doctor's advice. With this in mind, and out of an abundance of caution, all remaining 2023 tour dates for Bruce Springsteen and The E Street Band will be postponed until 2024.

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Lewis Center for the Arts Events from October 1-10, 2023

(PRINCETON, NJ) -- Lewis Center for the Arts at Princeton University has several events scheduled for the first half of October including Tularosa: An American Dreamtime; a reading by Ling Ma & Sandra Cisneros; Not Your Buddy by Chloe Satenberg '24; AtelieratLarge: Conversations on Art-making in a Vexed Era – Kyle Marshall and Lorrie Moore; and When Pages Breathe: Bringing Good Books to Life.

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Old City Fest Returns for 8th Year to Celebrate Arts and Design, Food and Fashion, Creativity and Culture

(PHILADELPHIA, PA) -- Old City District presents the eighth annual Old City Fest on Sunday, October 8, 2023, from 11:00am to 6:00pm, along N. 3rd Street (from Market to Race) and Arch Street (from 2nd to 4th). Activities will include the Family Fun Zone presented by WSFS Bank, the Main Stage presented by City Winery, live music, artists, pop-up street performances, and a wide array of food, beverages, craft and retail shopping, with 100+ vendors participating. Admission is free, with food and drink pay-as-you-go.

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Centenary Stage Company presents Disney's "The Little Mermaid"

(HACKETTSTOWN, NJ) -- This holiday season, Centenary Stage Company presents Disney's The Little Mermaid from November 24 – December 10, 2023 in the Sitnik Theatre of the Lackland Performing Arts Center of the Centenary University campus at 715 Grand Avenue, Hackettstown, NJ. Based on one of Hans Christian Andersen's most beloved stories and the classic animated film, Disney's The Little Mermaid is a hauntingly beautiful love story for the ages.

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Bill Mays Trio to Perform Tunes from Newest Album at Jersey Jazz LIVE! Concert in Madison

(MADISON, NJ) -- Pianist Bill Mays has recorded 40 albums as a leader, but his newest, Autumn Serenade, released in May on the Sunnyside label, may be his favorite. And, it reunited him with the other two members of a trio that played with baritone saxophonist Gerry Mulligan in the 1980s – bassist Dean Johnson and drummer Ron Vincent.

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Surflight Theatre presents "Popcorn Falls"

(BEACH HAVEN, NJ) -- Surflight Theatre continues their 2023 Season with the energetic romp full of impressions, wit, and charm, Popcorn Falls, from September 27 through October 1, 2023. Welcome to Popcorn Falls, a small American town whose only claim to fame-their namesake waterfall-has dried up. Now bankrupt, their last chance is a large grant that can only be used if the town produces a play in a week.

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Monmouth University's Center for the Arts presents Ballet Hispánico

(WEST LONG BRANCH, NJ) -- Experience the magic of Latino culture and dance as Ballet Hispánico, the largest Latine/Latinx/Hispanic cultural organization in the United States, graces the stage at Monmouth University's Center for the Arts at Pollak Theatre on Saturday, October 14, 2023 at 8:00pm. Recognized as one of America's Cultural Treasures, Ballet Hispánico is set to captivate audiences with their innovative dance productions that celebrate and explore the rich tapestry of Latino cultures.

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New Jersey Film Festival Fall 2023 #LookAtMe Filmmaker Q+A

Here is the New Jersey Film Festival Fall 2023 #LookAtMe Filmmaker Q+A with #LookAtMe Lead Actor yao, Festival Assistant Director Katie Scrivani and Festival Director Al Nigrin.

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Gripping Feature #LookAtMe screens at the Fall 2023 New Jersey Film Festival

Kew Kwek, a Singaporean director, playwright, and author, has showcased his talent once again through his latest feature film, #LookAtMe. The movie is loosely based on the true story of video blogger Amos Yee, and portrays the impact of the oppressive Singapore government on the lives of its citizens. Kwek's masterful direction is evident in the film, adding to his already impressive repertoire (Sex.Violence.FamilyValues, Unlucky Plaza). Dancing between genres, Kwek creates a film that subtly portrays the oppression of the Singapore government while being a family drama and suspenseful thriller, taking the viewer on a rollercoaster of emotions. The film is a brilliant showcase of Kwek's directorial prowess, his exceptional talent to create an awe-inspiring cinematic experience despite working with a restricted budget and a tight schedule, and his ability to craft a captivating narrative that will keep you on the edge of your seat and leave you attached to the Mazuki family.

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Malt Shop Memories LIVE! at the PNC Bank Arts Center

Excitement is in the air this Thursday, September 14, 2023 evening at Holmdel, NJ's PNC Bank Arts Center as music lovers excitedly anticipate a Malt Shop Memories Live concert featuring Bobby Wilson, Dennis Tufano, Charlie Thomas’ Drifters, The Happenings, The Tymes, Johnny Farina, The Chiclettes, The Coda Band, and Vinnie Medugno.

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Pictures Only will be shown at the New Jersey Film Festival on Friday, September 29!

Charles Honeywood’s narrative short, Pictures Only, will be shown online at the New Jersey Film Festival on Friday, September 29, 2023, for 24 hours. Telling the story of Louise Parker, an African American painter who specializes in African art, who is let go from her job and has received an eviction notice. She quickly finds a new job as a dancer at a strip club and loves the freedom and popularity it brings her. However, in exploring the lucrative business and her place within it, she risks her mother finding out and allowing her family to lose everything.

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From Inside of Here Video Q+A for the Fall 2023 New Jersey Film Festival

​​​​​​​Here is the New Jersey Film Festival Fall 2023 From Inside of Here Filmmaker Q+A with From Inside of Here Director William Basquin, Festival Judge Anita LaBelle and Festival Director Al Nigrin:

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Excellent personal documentary From Inside of Here screens at the Fall 2023 New Jersey Film Festival on Sunday, September 24!

From Inside of Here, a documentary film by Bill Basquin is a truly personal and intimate documentary film which explores nature and the wild world through the filmmaker’s unique perspective. The film uses many aspects of cinematography, multiple media types and meaningful storytelling to show the fragile but interconnected world of an ecosystem, through both the filmmaker’s and audiences’s own eyes.

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"Thank You for the Love You Gave!" Tony Orlando LIVE! at PNC Bank Arts Center

It's a perfect day for a concert at Holmdel, NJ's PNC Bank Arts Center this Tuesday, September 12, 2023 afternoon as music lovers await a free Garden State Arts Foundation performance starring singer, songwriter, and entertainer Tony Orlando.

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Heartwarming Comedy June screens at the Fall 2023 New Jersey Film Festival on Friday, September 22!

Lauren Stevens' heartwarming, comedic short film June will be showing at the New Jersey Film Festival on Friday, September 22, 2023, in-person at 7 p.m. and online for 24 hours.

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Zimmerli Art Museum Celebrates a Vanguard Art Center

An enormous banner heralding the exhibition The Brodsky Center at Rutgers University: Three Decades 1986-2017 hangs from the façade of the Zimmerli Art Museum on the Rutgers campus in New Brunswick, as if announcing a major homecoming. The gang's all here: Faith Ringgold, Miriam Schapiro, Carolee Schneemann, Joan Semmel, Joan Snyder, Willie Cole, Emma Amos, and so many other major artists who spent time at the renowned print and papermaking center.

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Julie Byrne Philadelphia Concert Review

​​​​​​​I finally got to see Julie Byrne play live last night at The Sanctuary of the First Unitarian Church of Philadelphia which, with its high-vaulted ceiling and serene atmosphere, was the perfect place to see her perform.

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Events This Week in New Jersey: September 26 to October 2, 2023

Here is a look at upcoming events taking place from September 26 to October 2, 2023 along with our featured listings. New Jersey Stage offers previews of events throughout the Garden State as well as select shows in New York City and Philadelphia areas.

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This Week in Music: Previews for Concerts Taking Place September 26 to October 2, 2023

Here is a look at upcoming shows taking place from September 26 to October 2, 2023 along with our featured listings. New Jersey Stage offers previews of concerts throughout the Garden State as well as select shows in New York City and Philadelphia areas.

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This Week in Theatre: Previews for Plays Taking Place September 26 to October 2, 2023

Here are previews of plays taking place from September 26 to October 2, 2023 including a look at productions starting this week, those continuing this week, and those closing this week. New Jersey Stage covers Equity, community, college, and high school theatre. Check back every week for the weekly theatre preview.

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BlowUpRadio.com's New & Notable NJ Music 9/25/23

Lazlo, founder of BlowUpRadio.com (an online radio station based around New Jersey artists), shines a light on some of the many new releases from NJ based musicians each week with this column. This week Lazlo takes a look at releases by Blue Vervain, Andrew Pollinger, DirtyHands, Lost In Society, The Normal Living, and Commons 2. Plus a look back at "nightclub jitters" by evelyn forever.

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Top 15 Most Read Stories At New Jersey Stage From September 17-23, 2023

Here's a look at the top 15 most read articles published at New Jersey Stage from September 17-23, 2023. Each week we publish about 70 articles, including several original columns and features, along with news releases for events happening throughout the state and nearby areas like Philadelphia and New York City. This week's top 15 includes articles from 9 counties in New Jersey (Bergen, Burlington, Essex, Hudson, Hunterdon, Middlesex, Monmouth, Ocean, and Sussex).

Bruce Springsteen and The E Street Band's Remaining 2023 Tour Dates Postponed Until 2024

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Bill Mays Trio to Perform Tunes from Newest Album at Jersey Jazz LIVE! Concert in Madison

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WSOU 89.5FM hosted Corey Taylor (Slipknot, Stone Sour, CMFT) in studio

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McCarter Theatre presents Fatoumata Diawara

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This Week in Music: Previews for Concerts Taking Place September 26 to October 2, 2023

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THEATRE

Pebble Players Youth Theater presents "Mean Girls"

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Centenary Stage Company presents Disney's "The Little Mermaid"

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Surflight Theatre presents "Popcorn Falls"

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This Week in Theatre: Previews for Plays Taking Place September 26 to October 2, 2023

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The Hardy Boys Kicks Off The Growing Stage's 42nd Season

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FILM

New Jersey Film Festival Fall 2023 #LookAtMe Filmmaker Q+A

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Gripping Feature #LookAtMe screens at the Fall 2023 New Jersey Film Festival

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Pictures Only will be shown at the New Jersey Film Festival on Friday, September 29!

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From Inside of Here Video Q+A for the Fall 2023 New Jersey Film Festival

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Excellent personal documentary From Inside of Here screens at the Fall 2023 New Jersey Film Festival on Sunday, September 24!

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ART

Visual Arts Center of New Jersey Receives Grant from New Jersey State Council on the Arts

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National Parks, City Life, and Virginia Woolf Inspire Xiomaro's New Jersey Photo Exhibits

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Ocean County Library Berkeley Branch to Feature Art by Bud Sylvester

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Princeton Makes presents Art in the Courtyard - Fall Festival Celebrating Local Talent and Community Unity

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Hunterdon Art Museum Celebrates 70 Years with New Exhibitions, Terrace Mural Unveiling

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DANCE

Monmouth University's Center for the Arts presents Ballet Hispánico

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West Windsor Arts to Present an Evening of Traditional Indian Dance with Shivani Badgi

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American Repertory Ballet to Open Season with "Elevate"

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Berrie Center presents the Calpulli Mexican Dance Company

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Roxey Ballet Announces its Fall 2023 Season

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COMEDY

NJ Rep Hosts Night Of Comedy

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Northern New Jersey Community Foundation to Celebrate 25th Anniversary With a Game Show Program Featuring Improv Comedy Group, Howdy Stranger

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Beacon Theatre adds 10th Trevor Noah performance

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Count Basie Center for the Arts presents Hasan Minhaj

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1st Ugly Pancake Comedy Festival

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COMMUNITY

Drew Forum presents: A Conversation with Liz Cheney

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Lewis Center for the Arts Events from October 1-10, 2023

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Old City Fest Returns for 8th Year to Celebrate Arts and Design, Food and Fashion, Creativity and Culture

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Middlesex County hosted Seventh Annual Business Summit, gathering major business leaders in New Brunswick

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West Windsor Arts to Host a Halloween-Themed Storytelling Event

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