New Jersey Youth Chorus To Hold Auditions in January 2025
(NEW PROVIDENCE, NJ) -- The New Jersey Youth Chorus, a program of Wharton Arts, will hold mid-year auditions in January 2025 for singers in grades 3-12. To register for an audition for one of its five auditioned ensembles, visit NJYC.org.
Laurie Berkner Releases "Happy New Year" Video for Kids & Families
Beloved kids' musician Laurie Berkner, a Princeton native, invites families to welcome 2025 with her new music video, "Happy New Year." Laurie hopes everyone will join the Conga line and celebrate the New Year each time they watch this video. The danceable Afro-Caribbean beat will have kids partying no matter where they are. Grab a pot and spoon, be part of the rhythm section, and count down to midnight!
Radio Tower or Espionage Center? "WSC Calling?" at the Ocean County Library Waretown Branch
(WARETOWN, NJ) -- The Tuckerton Wireless was a communications marvel at its inception in 1912. But it soon plunged the Jersey Shore into a web of international intrigue. Join historian Jeffrey Brown for "WSC Calling? The Tuckerton Wireless" at the Ocean County Library Waretown Branch on Saturday, January 18, 2025. The event begins at 12:00pm.
Makin Waves Dirty Jersey Dozen
by Bob Makin - published 2024-12-21
Each year, Makin Waves picks the 12 independent New Jersey bands who made the most waves. That means extensive touring in support of a new LP or EP, preferably internationally; professional quality narrative videos; singles that garnered broadcast and online radio play (since Spotify rips artists off, I don't really care about streams); national press, and other awards. Note that the Dirty Jersey Dozen are presented in alphabetical order. To get a sense of pecking order, please check out the 26th Annual Makin Waves Awards, as well as the Makin Waves Top 10 Jersey Indie Albums and Makin Waves Top 10 Jersey Indie Songs.
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Twelve Puppies from The Seeing Eye to Attend McCarter Theatre Center's Beloved Holiday Tradition "A Christmas Carol"
(PRINCETON, NJ) -- On December 22, 2024, McCarter Theatre Center will welcome twelve special guests to its beloved holiday offering A Christmas Carol — adorable puppies from the Middlesex County Seeing Eye puppy raising club. These future guide dogs, bred by The Seeing Eye, the oldest guide dog school in the world, will practice theater etiquette and experience being in a crowded public space as part of their essential training.
Bell Theater at Bell Works Announces 2025 Concerts and Theatrical Productions
(HOLMDEL, NJ) -- Bell Theater, located in the iconic Bell Works complex in Holmdel, has a slate of exciting concerts and stage productions lined up for the 2025 season. With performances ranging from classic rock, jazz, country, Motown and family shows, along with a groundbreaking musical and a tear-jerker of a play, there's something for everyone!
Southside Johnny Announces Retirement from Touring; New Year's Eve Show is Cancelled
(RED BANK, NJ) -- Sad news for the Jersey Music Community. Southside Johnny has announced he has retired from touring immediately, leading to the cancellation of this year's annual New Year's Eve performance at the Count Basie Center for the Arts in Red Bank.
26th Annual Makin Waves Awards
by Bob Makin - published 2024-12-20
Makin Waves' annual holiday gift to the New Jersey music scene turns 26 this year with a bevy of goodness, particularly for top winners Jackson Pines, Rachel Ana Dobken, and Emerson Woolf, who each won two. And here we go...
George Street Playhouse presents "SMALL"
(NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ) -- George Street Playhouse presents SMALL from January 14 through February 2, 2025. This is a Penguin Rep Theatre production written and performed by Robert Montano (The Steel Man), and directed by Jessi D. Hill (Daniel's Husband). From the racetrack to the stage, Robert Montano shares his extraordinary true story of resilience and reinvention through the highs and lows of an unconventional life.
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Broadway for the Holidays 4
Sunday, December 22, 2024 @ 2:00pm
Grunin Center - Black Box Theater
1 College Drive, Toms River, NJ 08754
category: music
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New Jersey Ballet’s Nutcracker With New Jersey Symphony
Sunday, December 22, 2024 @ 6:00pm
Mayo Performing Arts Center (MPAC)
100 South Street, Morristown, NJ 07960
category: dance
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New Jersey Ballet’s Nutcracker With New Jersey Symphony
Sunday, December 22, 2024 @ 1:00pm
Mayo Performing Arts Center (MPAC)
100 South Street, Morristown, NJ 07960
category: dance
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A Christmas Carol
Sunday, December 22, 2024 @ 5:30pm
McCarter Theatre Center (Matthews Theater)
91 University Place, Princeton, NJ 08540
category: theatre
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A Christmas Carol
Sunday, December 22, 2024 @ 1:00pm
McCarter Theatre Center (Matthews Theater)
91 University Place, Princeton, NJ 08540
category: theatre
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The Weeklings and Friends: Holiday Hullabaloo
Sunday, December 22, 2024 @ 3:00pm
The Vogel
99 Monmouth Street, Red Bank, NJ 07701
category: music
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New Jersey Ballet’s Nutcracker With New Jersey Symphony
Monday, December 23, 2024 @ 1:00pm
Mayo Performing Arts Center (MPAC)
100 South Street, Morristown, NJ 07960
category: dance
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Grand Kyiv Ballet’s Snow Queen
Monday, December 23, 2024 @ 7:00pm
Bergen Performing Arts Center (bergenPAC)
30 North Van Brunt Street, Englewood, NJ 07631
category: dance
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A Christmas Carol
Monday, December 23, 2024 @ 5:30pm
McCarter Theatre Center (Matthews Theater)
91 University Place, Princeton, NJ 08540
category: theatre
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New Jersey Ballet’s Nutcracker With New Jersey Symphony
Tuesday, December 24, 2024 @ 1:00pm
Mayo Performing Arts Center (MPAC)
100 South Street, Morristown, NJ 07960
category: dance
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A Christmas Carol
Tuesday, December 24, 2024 @ 4:00pm
McCarter Theatre Center (Matthews Theater)
91 University Place, Princeton, NJ 08540
category: theatre
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A Christmas Carol
Tuesday, December 24, 2024 @ 12:00pm
McCarter Theatre Center (Matthews Theater)
91 University Place, Princeton, NJ 08540
category: theatre
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Joey Diaz
Thursday, December 26, 2024 @ 7:30pm
The Vogel
99 Monmouth Street, Red Bank, NJ 07701
category: comedy
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New Jersey Ballet’s Nutcracker With New Jersey Symphony
Thursday, December 26, 2024 @ 6:00pm
Mayo Performing Arts Center (MPAC)
100 South Street, Morristown, NJ 07960
category: dance
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New Jersey Ballet’s Nutcracker With New Jersey Symphony
Thursday, December 26, 2024 @ 1:00pm
Mayo Performing Arts Center (MPAC)
100 South Street, Morristown, NJ 07960
category: dance
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Sal Vulcano
Friday, December 27, 2024 @ 9:30pm
Count Basie Center for the Arts
99 Monmouth Street, Red Bank, NJ 07701
category: comedy
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Frontiers: The Ultimate Journey Tribute Band
Friday, December 27, 2024 @ 7:30pm
The Vogel
99 Monmouth Street, Red Bank, NJ 07701
category: music
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New Jersey Dance Theatre Ensemble presents "The Nutcracker" and Honors Nancy Turano
(MONTCLAIR, NJ) -- New Jersey Dance Theatre Ensemble celebrates the 30th Anniversary of award-winning Artistic Director, Nancy Turano and the 30th of her full-length production of the Holiday Classic The Nutcracker with performances Sunday, December 22, 2024 at 1:00pm & 5:00pm at Memorial Auditorium at Montclair State University. As NJDTE prepares for their 55th Anniversary Season at Montclair State University they honor their long-time Artistic Director.
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South Jersey's Indigenous Communities Celebrated in New A.C. Arts Garage Exhibit
(ATLANTIC CITY, NJ) -- A new exhibit at the Noyes Arts Garage of Stockton University will celebrate two southern New Jersey tribal communities through the display of historical documents, traditional artifacts and contemporary art. "Still Here: The Nanticoke Lenni-Lenape and Powhatan-Renape Nations of Southern New Jersey" opens October 9 and runs until January 5, 2025.
