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theatre
CAT presents tales from Kate Chopin, Will Rogers, O. Henry, and Harlem 
(CAPE MAY, NJ) -- A husband questions the ancestry of his wife, ghostly happenings, Will Rogers' timeless wit, O. Henry's famous twists at the end, and Harlem in the 1920’s. These are some of the upcoming tales to be told by Classic American Tales' (CAT) "Tales at the Dormer House."
Luna Stage's Teen Summer Conservatory presents "Incriminating Innocence" this weekend 
(WEST ORANGE, NJ) -- Luna Stage's Teen Summer Conservatory presents an original play, Incriminating Innocence, this weekend with performances August 2-4, 2024. The play takes place in the small town of Lakeside, Colorado in the early 1960s, a massive storm forces a diverse group of people to take shelter in a local hotel.
Two River Theater presents 2024 Crossing Borders (Cruzando Fronteras) Festival 
(RED BANK, NJ) -- Two River Theater has announced the casts and directors for the 13th Annual Crossing Borders (Cruzando Fronteras) Festival taking place August 1-4, 2024. The Festival of new plays by Latine playwrights will take place in TRT's Joan and Robert M. Rechnitz Theater. In its 13th year, the festival is the theater's annual joyful celebration of the power, diversity, creativity and talent of Latine theater artists. All festival events are free to the public.
Scholars to Lead Audience Discussions After Performances of "The Interpreter" - A Nuremberg Trial Drama 
(SUMMIT, NJ) -- In response to the rise of antisemitism in the United States, scholars from New Jersey universities will lead audience discussions with high-school students and adults following six performances of The Interpreter, Joseph Vitale's drama about a Nazi leader and his Jewish interpreter during the Nuremberg trials, which runs August 15–25, 2024 at the Oakes Center Theater in Summit. The Theater Project is presenting the play.
Middletown Arts Center to Hold Auditions for "Into The Woods" 
(MIDDLETOWN, NJ) -- The MAC Players at the Middletown Arts Center will hold auditions for Into the Woods on Monday, August 12, 2024, from 5:00pm-10:00pm. James Lapine and Stephen Sondheim take everyone's favorite storybook characters and bring them together for a timeless, yet relevant, piece… and a rare modern classic.
music
Rock On! This Week's Sound Bites...8/1/24 
"It's a one-off thing; I'm not exaggerating, every weekend we are doing multiple shows and by the end of the year we'll probably wind up doing about 68 one-offs and plus we're doing a seven week tour that's 35 shows so we'll be right around 100 shows for the year. This show is a one-off, we're flying in just for this show. We're working more than any band I know, I talk to other bands and they are like, man, you guys are awesome, you're killing it and I say, we're trying to, we're killin' something, hopefully not ourselves," laughed Everclear's main man Art Alexakis as he talked about their most recent release "Live at the Whisky A Go Go," the music industry and their upcoming August 8 show at Camden's Cooper River Park.
NJPAC presents Iconic bassist, singer, and composer Meshell Ndegeocello 
(NEWARK, NJ) -- Iconic bassist, singer, and composer Meshell Ndegeocello makes her New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) debut on Sunday, October 6, 2024 at 7:00pm. Her only performance in the New York City area this Fall, this one-night only concert is part of NJPAC's year-long Dodge Poetry initiative — an expanded partnership with the Geraldine R. Dodge Foundation thatcelebrates poetry as a catalyst for communities to advance social change. Accompanied by some of today's top jazz artists, Meshell will present works off of her second Blue Note album No More Water: The Gospel Of James Baldwin, a striking homage to the eminent writer and activist James Baldwin.
Mercer County's Friday Concert Series presents Queen Flash on August 2nd 
(TRENTON, NJ) -- Mercer County's 2024 Friday Summer Concert Series has been a hit! With nearly 4,000 attendees in the first three weeks, the audiences have increased by 50% compared to last year.
film
First Look Review - "Detained" 
The success of Reservoir Dogs gave rise to a slew of '90s indie thrillers based around unscrupulous characters turning on one another in a single location as they attempt to unravel a mystery. Set entirely within a police precinct and centred on the questioning of a suspect, the post-Reservoir Dogs thriller director Felipe Mucci's Detained most resembles is Bryan Singer's The Usual Suspects, right down to the inclusion of a mythical underworld figure.
art
Newark to Unveil New Mural at Boylan Street Recreation Center on Friday 
(NEWARK, NJ -- Mayor Ras J. Baraka announced that the City of Newark will unveil a new public mural "Collecting Dreams," by Ghanaian artist Mohammed "Moh" Awudu, tomorrow, Friday, August 2, 2024 at the Boylan Street Recreation Center outdoor pool area. The center is located at 916 South Orange Avenue in the city's West Ward. The event takes place at noon.
community
Partners in Preservation: Sourland Conservancy Transfers Historic Property to Stoutsburg Sourland African American Museum 
(SKILLMAN, NJ) -- In a first-of-its-kind collaboration in Somerset County that bridges history, agriculture, and the environment, the Stoutsburg Sourland African American Museum (SSAAM) and the Sourland Conservancy have partnered to shed light on the rich history of African Americans in the Sourland region. By transferring its co-ownership of the historic True Farmstead entirely to SSAAM, Sourland Conservancy restores an important cultural and ecological landmark to the African American community.
Arts Council and Historical Society to Host Princeton Community Chili Cook-Off 
(PRINCETON, NJ) -- The Arts Council of Princeton (ACP) and the Historical Society of Princeton (HSP) will host the inaugural Princeton Community Chili Cook-Off on Sunday, September 22, 2024. The event runs from 12:00pm to 3:00pm.
New Brunswick Heart Festival Shows the Pulse of Middlesex County Arts 
The fifth annual New Brunswick Heart Festival, which is co-presented by Middlesex County arts entities including State Theatre New Jersey, New Brunswick Performing Arts Center (NBPAC), New Brunswick Cultural Center, and I Am D. Muse, returns to downtown New Brunswick on Saturday, August 10. The free outdoor arts festival is open to the public and will surely celebrate the rich and vibrant history of the city and county in which it occurs.
Stockton Professor's Deep-Sea Discovery Could Help Search for Alien Life on Other Worlds 
(GALLOWAY, NJ) -- Lauren Seyler believes the search for alien life in the universe begins much closer to home — on the bottom of the ocean.
The Arts Institute of Middlesex County Events in August 2024 
(MIDDLESEX COUNTY, NJ) -- Throughout the month of August, the Arts Institute of Middlesex County is showcasing a vibrant array of arts and culture events, exhibitions, and shows. These events are free and open to the public.
books
An Interview with Christopher McKittrick about "Howling to the Moonlight on a Hot Summer Night: The Tale of the Stray Cats" 
Christopher McKittrick has written books on ZZ Top's Billy F. Gibbons, The Rolling Stones, and Tom Petty. Originally from Long Island, his latest book takes a look at a band that came from his hometown area - The Stray Cats.
Shelby Van Pelt to Reflect on Love and Hope in Ocean County Library Virtual Author Talk 
(TOMS RIVER, NJ) -- Themes of friendship and hope in Shelby Van Pelt's 2022 debut novel Remarkably Bright Creatures resonate with millions of readers who vaulted her to the top of the New York Times bestseller list. Join Shelby for revelations about the power of emotions in her Ocean County Library Virtual Author Talk on Wednesday, August 21, 2024. The event begins at 7:00pm.
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Tuesday Night Book Club - Harper Lee, To Kill a Mockingbird
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EVENT PREVIEWS
Spark Theatre Festival NYC Returns in September
(NEW YORK, NY) -- Emerging Artists Theatre's Spark Theatre Festival NYC returns September 9–29, 2024 at The Chain Theatre in midtown. Over 60 workshop presentations will premiere during the 3-week festival including new musicals, dance, solo shows, sketch comedy, drag/burlesque, and plays.
ON-GOING EVENTS
Montclair Art Museum presents "Family, Community, Belonging: Works from the Collection"
(MONTCLAIR, NJ) -- The Montclair Art Museum is thrilled to present its latest exhibition, Family, Community, Belonging: Works from the Collection. This unique collection-based exhibition delves into the ever-evolving notions of family and community, and explores themes of belonging, diversity, and inclusion through a diverse array of artworks. The exhibition opens on February 9, 2024, and will be on display at the museum until January 2026.
