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NJPAC presents comedian Matt McCusker on November 20th

(NEWARK, NJ) -- New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) presents comedian Matt McCusker and his Healing Frequency Tour on Friday, November 20, 2026 at 8:00pm. McCusker, acclaimed for his unique blend of humor and philosophical insight, promises an evening of laughter and reflection that is not to be missed.



 

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WBGO wins 2026 Awards from Public Media Journalists Association

(NEWARK, NJ) -- The Public Media Journalists Association (PMJA) has announced the winners of its 2026 Annual Awards Competition, and WBGO has emerged as a standout, capturing two top honors and two second-place finishes.



Disney On Ice presents Spotlight Magic! in Atlantic City this November

(ATLANTIC CITY, NJ) -- A dazzling new Disney On Ice production is skating into Atlantic City, and it's unlike anything audiences have seen before. Disney On Ice presents Spotlight Magic! invites fans to step into the spotlight and join a glamorous red-carpet celebration packed with never-before-seen performances, chart-topping music, and more than 30 beloved Disney characters – coming to Jim Whelan Boardwalk Hall from November 6-8, 2026.



Centenary University's Theatre Department Seeks Adjunct Voice Faculty Member For Fall 2026

(HACKETTSTOWN, NJ) -- Centenary University's Theatre Department is seeking an Adjunct Voice Faculty member to teach private vocal instruction beginning in the Fall 2026 semester.



Wharton Arts Welcomes Carol Chickering Burden as President and CEO

(BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ) -- Wharton Arts has announced the appointment of Carol Chickering Burden as its new President and Chief Executive Officer, bringing more than two decades of leadership experience at the intersection of the arts, education, and youth development.



Daily Edition 06-24-26

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Cape May Point Arts and Science Center presents Grammy-Nominated Blues artist Guy Davis on June 24th

(CAPE MAY POINT, NJ) -- On Wednesday, June 24, 2026, musician, storyteller and two-time Grammy Nominee for Best Traditional Blues, Guy Davis, will perform at The Cape May Point Arts and Science Center.


The 2026 ComedySportz World Championship to Take Place in Ocean Grove June 24-27

(OCEAN GROVE, NJ) -- ComedySportz Jersey Shore will host the 2026 ComedySportz World Championship at the Palaia Theater at the Jersey Shore Arts Center, bringing competitors from 24 cities across the country to Monmouth County for four days of fast-paced, family-friendly competition. The championship runs June 24–27, with the final match on Saturday, June 27, 2026 at 7:30pm. This year marks the 37th ComedySportz World Championship since the league was founded in Milwaukee by Dick Chudnow in 1984.


Harmonium Choral Society to have France Tour Send-Off Concert on June 24th

(MADISON, NJ) -- Come hear the joyful and varied repertoire 42 singers from Harmonium Choral Society will take on tour to France on Wednesday, June 24, 2026 at Grace Church (4 Madison Ave) in Madison. Music ranges from Bruckner to Billings and Bernstein, Rosephanye Powell, Elizabeth Alexander, Lucy Cook, Mark Miller and more! The concert is free; donations at the door are welcome. The church is accessible, air-conditioned, and has ample parking. Showtime is 7:00pm.







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The Lizzie Rose Music Room presents Bees Deluxe and Eclipse on July 31st
(TUCKERTON, NJ) -- Boston-based British/American modern blues powerhouse Bees Deluxe are buzzing back into Tuckerton with their electrifying live show, landing at The Lizzie Rose Music Room on Friday, July 31, 2026 at 8:00pm. Fresh off advancing to the semi-finals this year at the International Blues Challenge in Memphis.



"Better Together!" Ben Folds and the New Jersey Symphony LIVE! at STNJ

Spotlight Central and Love Imagery have photos and a recap of Ben Folds performing with the New Jersey Symphony at State Theatre New Jersey on June 14, 2026.




The Flip Side brings Improv Comedy to Madison on July 11th

(MADISON, NJ) -- Looking for a night out to escape the Netflix doom scroll? Something beyond movies at the megaplex or a typical bar crawl? The Flip Side, a completely improvised theatrical comedy experience, is appearing Saturday, July 11, 2026 at 8:00pm — and it's anything but predictable. The Flip Side is the house team of Vivid Stage, a professional theatre company based in Summit, NJ.




George Street Playhouse presents "Good Witch Bad Witch" on Thursday

(NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ) -- George Street Playhouse presents Good Witch Bad Witch on Thursday, June 25, 2026 with performances at 3:00pm & 7:30pm. Gravity-defying vocal acrobatics from Broadway's former Glinda and Elphaba as they sing hit songs of the stage.




Lizzie Rose Music Room presents Eric Johanson on Thursday

(TUCKERTON, NJ) -- The Lizzie Rose Music Room presents New Orleans–based Eric Johanson on Thursday, June 25, 2026. He blends sharp songwriting with a deep connection to the guitar, creating music that's dynamic, soulful, and rooted in a mix of rock, blues, and modern influences. Doors are at 7:00pm, showtime is 7:30pm.




"The Vienna Lessons" Imagines Beethoven and Mozart Working Together

The New Jersey Repertory Company is previewing a new play with a unique slant to it. The Vienna Lessons is set in 1787 and 1797 Vienna. It is an imagined play about what might have happened if Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart and Ludwig Van Beethoven had met and spent time together. The play, written by Jack Canfora, is directed by Evan Bergman. It incorporates original music written by Jeremiah Bornfield. It also features some of the great works of each of the composers.




Film Review - "The Voices Of Our Mother"

Horror movies centred on demonic possession and exorcisms generally feature a possessed young woman and a male religious figure battling a crisis of faith as they attempt to save the possessed victim. The Voices of Our Mother, actor Mark O'Brien's second feature as writer/director, strays from convention in this regard. Here the possession victim is an elderly woman, while her potential saviour is a young nun.




Shadows of the '60s and One Hot Night LIVE! at PNC Bank Arts Center

Spotlight Central and Love Imagery have photos and a recap of Shadows of the '60s: A Tribute to Motown's Super Groups and Tommy Lynn and One Hot Night: America's Neil Diamond Tribute Band at PNC Bank Arts Center on June 11, 2026.










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George Street Playhouse presents "Good Witch Bad Witch"

Thursday, June 25, 2026 @ 3:00pm
New Brunswick Performing Arts Center (NBPAC)
New Brunswick, NJ
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 




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Wiser Time, aka Central Jersey singer-songwriter-guitarist Carmen Sclafani, just dropped his latest album, "There’s A Change A-Comin'," on his own Wiser Time Music. The closing focus track, "I Will Walk You Home," is the Makin Waves Song of the Week.



BlowUpRadio.com's New & Notable NJ Music 6/15/26

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 with this column. This week Lazlo takes a look at new releases by Night Windows; Bionic Rhoda; The Mighty Alrighty; Danello, The Sad Surfer; Wiser Time; and Mars Kushi. Plus a look back at "Hot Town" by Chris Rockwell.



Makin Waves Song of the Week: "Under the Carousel" by Josh Herman

The Makin Waves Song of the Week is "Under the Carousel," the latest video from North Jersey singer-songwriter Josh Herman.


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Daily Edition 06-24-26

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