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theatre
Manhattan Theatre Club announces Eboni Booth as 2024-25 Judith Champion Playwriting Fellowship Recipient 
(NEW YORK, NY) -- Manhattan Theatre Club—Lynne Meadow, Artistic Director, and Chris Jennings, Executive Director—are pleased to announce Pulitzer Prize winner Eboni Booth as the 2024-25 recipient of MTC's Judith Champion Playwriting Fellowship, which is awarded annually. Fully supported by the late philanthropist and former MTC Patron Judith Champion, the Fellowship provides artistic and financial resources to one playwright each season to write and develop a new commissioned play while in residence at MTC.
music
The Newton Theatre presents Melvin Seals & JGB 
(NEWTON, NJ) -- Melvin Seals & JGB come to The Newton Theatre on Sunday, November 17, 2024 at 7:00pm. Melvin and JGB bring an intuitive, expressive style, soul, spontaneity and remarkable chops to the table.
New Jersey Symphony announces Gregory D. McDaniel as Colton Conducting Fellow for the 2024–25 season 
(NEWARK, NJ) -- After a national search and conductor audition, the New Jersey Symphony announced Gregory D. McDaniel as the New Jersey Symphony's Colton Conducting Fellow for the 2024–25 season. This Fellowship is an excellence-based program that provides opportunities for early-career orchestral conductors from underrepresented backgrounds to gain valuable professional experience as a foundation to propel their careers and be successful in the music industry.
Lizzie Rose Music Room presents Chris O'Leary 
(TUCKERTON, NJ) -- The Lizzie Rose Music Room presents Chris O'Leary on Monday, September 30, 2024 at 7:30pm. Chris is a devastatingly soulful vocalist, dynamic harmonica master and superlative songwriter. His latest release is his Alligator Records debut album, The Hard Line.
Telegraph Hill Records announces "Sounds of Asbury Park, Jersey Shore & More!" radio show 
(ASBURY PARK, NJ) -- Telegraph Hill Records (THR) has announced the launch of Telegraph Hill Radio and its live show "Sounds of Asbury Park, Jersey Shore & more!" on Radio Garden State. Set to premiere formally in September, the show promises to be more than just a playlist—it's a deep dive into the heart of the Jersey Shore's current musical scene and its heritage.
Ferocious Designs takes on Supreme Court in Latest Single 
Ferocious Designs, the music project of Central New Jersey-based songwriter Brian Kelley, has released "How Dare You Call Yourself Justice," a techno-industrial track that takes on the fascists of the U.S. Supreme Court who have undermined American democracy and have ridiculously decided that presidents can act as kings. A music video for the single has also been released.
dance
BALAM Dance Theatre's New Season Features Mysterious Enchantment, Baroque Musical Masterpieces, Comedy, Martial Honor, and Vibrant Latin Rhythms 
(NEW YORK, NY) -- Travel in time with BALAM Dance Theatre and experience three mesmerizing programs in the company's 2024-2025 season, launching in September 2024. During the new season, experience the majestic mystery of the Alhambra Palace in southern Spain and elegant Baroque dance performed to music by English, French, and Italian master composers. The company's dancers will perform irresistible vibrant Latin dance rhythms and songs of Old and Nuevo España (New Spain), with guest artists from the Martinez Academy of Arms presenting the formidable 18th century Spanish Destreza fencing technique.
food
87 Sussex Restaurant to hold Sunday Rosé Soirée on August 25th 
(JERSEY CITY, NJ) -- Get ready for a fabulous event at 87 Sussex Restaurant in Jersey City at the Summer Sunday Rosé Soirée on Sunday, August 25, 2024 starting at 1:00pm. Guests can enjoy 15 different rosé wines and food stations, as well as a selection of passed hors d'oeuvres, Salumeria Biellese Charcuterie, Oysters & Pearls, Tea sandwiches, and a dessert tower. Don't miss out on this exclusive event – Reserve at OpenTable.com.
Asbury Park Brewery Releases Limited-Edition Beer Collaboration with The Gaslight Anthem 
(ASBURY PARK, NJ) -- Asbury Park Brewery is back with their fourth limited-edition beer collaboration with a musician. This one is a beer called "Stay Lucky" which gets its name from The Gaslight Anthem song off of their American Slang album.
community
SOPAC Announces New Loft Multibuy Package 
(SOUTH ORANGE, NJ) -- The South Orange Performing Arts Center (SOPAC) has announced the launch of its customizable SOPAC Loft Multibuy package: SOPAC LOFT Multibuy Package (SLMP). Beginning in August, live music and local culture lovers can access special discounts by choosing multiple events across four recurring LOFT series: Laughs in the Loft, Cabaret in the Loft, Jazz in the Loft, and Healing Sounds in the Loft.
FEATURED EVENTS
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Sheryl Oring, Performance of I Wish to Say
Thursday, September 19, 2024 @ 4:30pm
Monmouth University - OceanFirst Bank Center
400 Cedar Avenue, West Long Branch, NJ 07764
category: art
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WP Midday Artist Series Spin Cycle
Thursday, September 19, 2024 @ 12:30pm
William Paterson University - Shea Center for Performing Arts
300 Pompton Rd, Wayne, NJ 07470
category: music
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Premiere Stages presents "Diversion"
Thursday, September 19, 2024 @ 7:30pm
Premiere Stages - Bauer Boucher Theatre Center
1000 Morris Avenue, Union, NJ 07083
category: theatre
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National Theatre: Broadcast in HDÂ -Â Prima Facie
Thursday, September 19, 2024 @ 7:30pm
Monmouth University - Pollak Theatre
400 Cedar Avenue, West Long Branch, NJ 07764
category: theatre
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Mariachi Herencia de México
Thursday, September 19, 2024 @ 7:00pm
Grunin Center
1 College Drive, Toms River, NJ 08754
category: music
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Empire Records
Thursday, September 19, 2024 @ 7:30pm
McCarter Theatre Center (Berlind Theater)
91 University Place, Princeton, NJ 08540
category: theatre
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EVENT PREVIEWS
Jersey Arts TV: Cult classic 'Empire Records' Gets the Musical Treatment
Nearly 30 years after cult classic film Empire Records was released, it is finding new life a musical at McCarter Theatre Center with an original score by New Jersey native, Zoe Sarnak.
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.
