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theatre

The Shakespeare Theatre Kicks Off Fall Season with Classic British Comedy, "Charley's Aunt"

(MADISON, NJ) -- The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey’s 56th season leaps into the chill of autumn with a classic that will warm the hearts of people of all ages. Charley’s Aunt, the hilarious late 19th century comedy of manners by Brandon Thomas, will be presented for the first time on the STNJ stage. Joseph Discher returns to direct. Returning company favorites John Ahlin, Peter Simon Hilton, David Andrew Macdonald, and Erika Rolfsrud are featured amongst the cast of 10 that will bring this delightful farce to life. Performances run from October 24 through November 18.

Circle Players Announces Audition Technique Classes

(PISCATAWAY, NJ) -- Circle Players in Piscataway announces two 'drop-in' audition technique classes. One class will be offered on Saturday October 13, 2018, and the other on Saturday October 20, 2018. Both classes will be taught by director Jessica Damrow Sherman.

music

Makin Waves with Des and the Swagmatics: Keep on the Sunny Side

Whether playing super soulful funkified originals or making covers by Prince, Aretha Franklin, Stevie Wonder, Bob Marley and others their own, Des and the Swagmatics got it goin’ on, and they share it with Makin Waves!

Makin Waves Record of the Week: "Things You Think You Thought You Knew" by Wetbrain

Prolific progressive pop band Wetbrain are back with their second LP in as many years, “Things You Think You Thought You Knew.”

"A Really Great Vibe!" Michael McDonald's Wide Open 2018 Tour LIVE! at the State Theatre

The crowds are lining up outside New Brunswick, NJ’s State Theatre this Friday, Sept. 21, 2018 for a performance by the legendary singer and songwriter, Michael McDonald, on this Garden State stop of his 2018 Wide Open tour!

PAC The House Series Continues At Hackensack Performing Arts Center

(HACKENSACK, NJ) -- The Hackensack Main Street Business Alliance and the City of Hackensack have announced the latest group of musical artists to participate in second annual “PAC the House” series at the Hackensack Performing Arts Center (HACPAC). Tickets for the performances range from $40 to $60. Artists include John Pizzarelli, Elijah Bland, Amy Helm, Flor de Toloache, and Marc Cohn.

Leonia Chamber Musicians Society Announces New 2018-2019 Season

(LEONIA, NJ) -- The Leonia Chamber Musicians Society, Inc., a nonprofit, tax-exempt organization based in the borough of Leonia, New Jersey, announces the launch of their 2018-2019 season.

Newton Theatre Presents Denny Laine

(NEWTON, NJ) -- English songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Denny Laine is best known for his roles as former guitarist and lead singer of The Moody Blues and, later, co-founder with Paul McCartney of Wings. Laine will perform at The Newton Theatre on Saturday, January 12 at 8:00pm.

film

Garden State Film Festival Announces Call For Entries For 2019 Festival

(ASBURY PARK, NJ) --The Garden State Film Festival (GSFF) has announced that its annual “Call for Entries” is open now through December 1, 2018. The festival, New Jersey’s largest and most respected film festival, accepts all film genres from documentaries, animation, children's, narrative, trailers, Web Series/ New Media, and short films, as well as music videos, commercials, trailers, music competition, and student projects. Additionally, submissions are also being accepted for film scoring and music, as well as the “Home Grown” category, which includes offerings of which 75 percent or more has been shot in New Jersey. Complete details for submissions and the requirements for consideration can be found on the GSFF web site at www.gsff.org.

Inside The 19th Rutgers Jewish Film Festival

(NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ) -- The Rutgers Jewish Film Festival heads into its nineteenth season, October 30 through November 11, offering a great diversity of award-winning, international films. Fifteen feature films, five New Jersey premieres, and thought-provoking discussions with filmmakers, actors, scholars, and other noteworthy guests will be featured. The festival will be held at two venues: AMC Loews New Brunswick 18, 17 US Highway 1 South, New Brunswick (AMC); and Princeton Garden Theatre, 160 Nassau Street, Princeton (PGT). The festival is sponsored by Rutgers’ Allen and Joan Bildner Center for the Study of Jewish Life.

Bestor Cram’s important documentary JFK The Last Speech screens at the New Jersey Film Festival this Friday, October 5!

Bestor Cram’s important documentary JFK The Last Speech screens at the New Jersey Film Festival this Friday, October 5!

MPAC Hosts Free Screening of "Intelligent Lives"

(MORRISTOWN, NJ) -- A free screening of Intelligent Lives, a documentary by award-winning filmmaker Dan Habib, will take place at Mayo Performing Arts Center on Monday, October 22 at 7:00pm. Following the screening, a Q/A discussion will be held with Richard Feldman and Janice Fialka, parents of one of the subjects of the documentary. The free screening is made possible by the generous support of Bruce and Ilene Jacobs.

community

Volunteer At Centenary Stage Company And See Performances For Free

(HACKETTSTOWN, NJ) -- The Centenary Stage Company (CSC) has the perfect opportunity for theatre, music and dance lovers who would like to enjoy great entertainment on a limited budget. CSC is once again seeking volunteer ushers for upcoming performances in the Lackland Performing Arts Center, which will include the professional performances of Bram Stoker’s DRACULA (Oct 12-28), ROMEO AND JULIET by the NJ Ballet (Nov 3 & 4), the annual holiday musical ANNIE (Nov 23 – Dec 9), as well as many other events throughout the 2018-19 professional season.

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Levoy Theatre presents Sara Evans

(MILLVILLE, NJ) -- The Levoy Theatre presents Sara Evans on Saturday, June 21, 2025 at 7:00pm. The Multi-platinum entertainer is at the top of her game. She's among the most-played female artists at country radio in nearly the last two decades.

West

West Windsor Arts presents R8 Works Fundraising Art Show

(PRINCETON JUNCTION, NJ) -- West Windsor Arts presents the GR8 Works Fundraising Art Show, an exhibition and sale of original 8 x 8 inch artworks, which benefits the art center's Artist in Residence programs. The show runs from March 4 to April 5, 2025.

Two

Two River Theater presents "¡VOS!"

(RED BANK, NJ) -- Two River Theater's season continues with ¡VOS!, a World Premiere debut by the powerful new voice, Christina Pumariega (Joan Dark), directed by Nicole A. Watson (Jocelyn Bioh's School Girls, Artistic Director of Playwrights Center in Minneapolis) is an exhilarating quest for justice, family and home. Performances will run in the Marion Huber Theater April 5-27, 2025.

Monmouth

Monmouth County Park System to Hold Summer Job Fair

(TINTON FALLS, NJ) -- Spend the summer working in the parks! The Monmouth County Park System is looking to hire lifeguards, camp counselors, seasonal maintenance workers, and more for June, July and August. Opportunities in the Park System's therapeutic recreation department include camp counselors for special needs camps and inclusion coaches.

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Tickets Now on Sale for United Solo's Spring 2025 Festival

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