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theatre
The Growing Stage Announces 2024-2025 Main Stage Season - "Pure Imagination" 
(NETCONG, NJ) -- The Growing Stage: The Children's Theatre of New Jersey is thrilled to present their 43rd Season, "Pure Imagination." In addition to a full slate of shows, they have educational programming for young people grades Pre-K through High School and special events announced throughout the season.
music
Registration is Open for NJPAC's Jazz for Teens 2024-25 Education Program 
(NEWARK, NJ) -- The New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC), the state's anchor cultural institution, celebrates 27 years of offering thousands of high schoolers from Newark and beyond music lessons and performance experiences through its popular Jazz for Teens program. One of the first of many arts education institutions at NJPAC, it has grown into a nationally recognized and revered program producing stellar alumni such as MacArthur "Genius" Fellow Tyshawn Sorey. The 2024-25 school year is about to begin and is now accepting students for both the Fall 2024 and Spring 2025 semesters. Registration is now open and closes September 23.
Perkins Center Announces Friday Night House Concert Lineup 
(MOORESTOWN, NJ) -- Perkins Center for the Arts in Moorestown has announced the lineup for this year's House Concert series of acoustic performances featuring folk, roots music, and jazz with an international flavor. From September 2024 to April 2025, Perkins House Concerts will bring celebrated folk, jazz, and world music artists from near and far to South Jersey. This series takes place in Perkins’ historic Tudor mansion in Moorestown.
Bachman-Turner Overdrive featuring Randy Bachman to Perform Shows in Atlantic City and Carteret 
(ATLANTIC CITY, NJ) -- Bachman-Turner Overdrive featuring Randy Bachman has a couple of shows in the area coming up. The first is Friday, September 13, 2024 at Music Box at the Borgata in Atlantic City. On Tuesday, September 17th the band returns to Jersey for a show at the Carteret Performing Arts and Events Center. They will also perform on Friday, September 20th at St. George Theatre in Staten Island, NY.
Newark's Mayor Baraka to Host '24 Hrs of Peace' on August 23-24 
(NEWARK, NJ) -- Newark Mayor Ras J. Baraka will host the Annual 24 Hrs of Peace event, starting Friday, August 23, 2024 at 6:00pm, and continuing to Saturday, August 24, 2024 at 6:00pm in the West Ward at South 10th Street and Central Avenue. The event is free and open to the public.
The Devon Allman Project LIVE! in Atlantic City 
Music fans are quickly filling up the Celebrity Theater inside Atlantic City, NJ's Claridge Hotel this Wednesday, August 7, 2024 evening in preparation for a free Mardi Gras AC concert by The Devon Allman Project.
Little Steven's Underground Garage Presents: 'Asbury Park A Go-Go!' a Sea.Hear.Now After Party 
(ASBURY PARK, NJ) -- Little Steven's Underground Garage Presents 'Asbury Park A Go-Go', The Sea.Hear.Now Festival after-party, taking place at Asbury Lanes on Sunday, September 15, 2024 from 10:00pm-2:00am.The stacked lineup includes live performances from a slew of favorite acts known to Underground Garage listeners, including: The Chesterfield Kings, Bobby Mahoney, Wyldlife, The Shang Hi Los, and Joy Buzzer.
State Theatre New Jersey presents Don McLean 
(NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ) -- State Theatre New Jersey presents Don McLean - Starry Starry Night Tour on Saturday, September 21, 2024 at 8:00pm. Tickets range from $34-$89.
The Princeton Folk Music Society presents The Tannahill Weavers 
(PRINCETON, NJ) — Get ready for an evening of high energy Scottish folk-rock as The Princeton Folk Music Society presents The Tannahill Weavers on Friday, September 20, 2024 at Christ Congregation Church in Princeton. The band features a unique combination of traditional melodies, driving rhythmic accompaniment, and rich three- part vocal harmonies that make their performances unforgettable. They are noted for being the first Scottish folk group to incorporate an instrument long thought to be too loud to play nicely with other traditional folk instruments: the highland pipes.
​​​​​​​Makin Waves Song of the Week: "I Said" by Lost in Society 
The Makin Waves Song of the Week is "I Said" from Asbury Park punk outfit Lost in Society's new four-song EP, "The Distribution of Comfort."
dance
Alborada Spanish Dance Theatre to Perform at Ocean County Library Long Beach Island Branch 
(SURF CITY, NJ) -- During Hispanic Heritage Month, explore the rich and diverse history of Flamenco through a stirring performance of this flamboyant, dramatic dance form. The Ocean County Library Long Beach Island Branch is pleased to present a performance by the Alborada Spanish Dance Theatre on Saturday, September 14, 2024. The event begins at 2:00pm.
food
Esperto Hospitality Group Ignites New Jersey's Dining Scene with Bold New Ventures 
(RED BANK, NJ) -- In a move set to redefine New Jersey's culinary landscape, Esperto Hospitality Group is expanding its award-winning portfolio with the launch of two venues: Catezza Italian Kitchen and Bar in Red Bank, scheduled to open in by end of summer; and the newly acquired and very popular Il Nido in Marlboro.
community
Somerset Cultural & Heritage Commission Accepting Grant Applications for Local Arts Program 
(SOMERSET, NJ) -- The Somerset County Cultural & Heritage Commission is accepting grant applications for the 2025 Local Arts Program Grant (LAP). The LAP grant supports the expansion and development of the arts within Somerset County and is available to local organizations, such as arts agencies, libraries, non-profits and municipalities that offer art-related services, programs, support and projects.
Middlesex County Announces Strategic Educational Investment in the Heldrich Hotel and Conference Center 
(NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ) -- At a press conference on Thursday, August 15, 2024, Middlesex County announced its strategic investment in The Heldrich Hotel and Conference Center as part of its ongoing commitment to education. Through consolidation of ownership of this iconic New Brunswick hotel, the County will expand its innovative and holistic economic strategy providing interactive, hands-on learning to County residents — strengthening and accelerating workforce development and fueling regional economic growth.
New Jersey State Button Society Fall Button Show 2024 – Tally Ho! The Hunt is On! 
(TITUSVILLE, NJ) -- On Saturday, September 14, 2024 the New Jersey State Button Society (NJSBS) will host its Fall 2024 Button Show and Competition "The Hunt is On", featuring a presentation about the history of Hunt Club buttons by Johnson Frazier, longtime collector and button dealer. Admission and parking is free.
Top 15 Most Read Stories At New Jersey Stage From August 11-17, 2024 
Here's a look at the top 15 most read articles published at New Jersey Stage from August 11-17, 2024. Each week we publish about 70 articles, including several original columns and features, along with news releases for events happening throughout the state and nearby areas like Philadelphia and New York City. This week's top 15 includes articles from 6 counties in New Jersey (Bergen, Cape May, Essex, Monmouth, Ocean, and Somerset).
Bergen County Celebrated Korean Independence Day 
(HACKENSACK, NJ) -- On Wednesday, August 14, 2024, the County of Bergen held its Annual Korean Independence Day Celebration and Flag Raising Ceremony, in partnership with the Asian Women Christian Association, the Korean American Association of New Jersey, the Korean Community Center, the Korean American Veterans Association of New Jersey, Korean Community Services of Metropolitan New York, the Korean American Law Enforcement Council, and the Korean American Senior Citizen’s Association.
books
Capturing History’s Human Drama: Garrett Graff's Ocean County Library Virtual Author Talk 
(TOMS RIVER, NJ) -- Award-winning journalist Garrett M. Graff's ability to place world-shaking events in the perspectives of the people they affect have produced some of the most gripping narratives of the past two decades. Join this remarkable writer for his Ocean County Library Virtual Author Talk on Tuesday, September 10, 2024. The event begins at 2:00pm.
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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
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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
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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
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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.
