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theatre
Haddonfield Plays and Players presents "Love, Loss, and What I Wore" 
(HADDONFIELD, NJ) -- Haddonfield Plays and Players presents Love, Loss, and What I Wore by Nora and Delia Ephron from September 6-7, 2024. The play is based on the 1995 book of the same name by Ilene Beckerman. The production is directed by Tami Funkhouser under the artistic direction of Chris Miller.
State Theatre New Jersey presents "TINA – The Tina Turner Musical" starring Jayne Elise 
(NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ) -- State Theatre New Jersey kicks off its 2024-25 Broadway series with four performances of TINA – The Tina Turner Musical from October 3-5, 2024. This musical reveals an uplifting comeback story like no other, of a woman who dared to defy the bounds of racism, sexism and ageism to become the global Queen of Rock n' Roll. TINA – The Tina Turner Musical is a celebration of resilience and an inspiration of triumph over adversity.
This Week in Theatre: Previews for Plays Taking Place September 3-10, 2024 
Here are previews of plays taking place from September 3-10, 2024 including a look at productions currently being presented and those coming soon. Click on the title to go to the full preview. New Jersey Stage covers Equity, community, college, and high school theatre. Check back every week for the weekly theatre preview.
music
NJPAC presents Lindsey Stirling, viral premier electronic violinist, dancer, and aerialist 
(NEWARK, NJ) -- Lindsey Stirling, viral premier electronic violinist, dancer, and aerialist, is tuning up her bow for the holidays. The multi-platinum-selling musician-composer is ready to embark on her North American Snow Waltz Tour 2024, a 21-date trek that brings her to Newark, New Jersey on at New Jersey Performing Arts Center on Tuesday, November 26, 2024 at 8:00pm for The Snow Waltz Tour 2024.
This Week in Music: Previews for Concerts from September 3-10, 2024 
Here is a look at upcoming shows taking place from September 3-10, 2024 along with our featured listings. New Jersey Stage offers previews of concerts throughout the Garden State as well as select shows in New York City and Philadelphia areas.
Inaugural Jersey City Latin Jazz Festival coming to JC Waterfront on September 14th 
(JERSEY CITY, NJ) -- Jersey City is getting its own Latin Jazz Festival! Riverview Jazz, the JC-based non-profit that produces the Jersey City Jazz Festival and countless other community programs, has partnered with Exchange Place Alliance to present a one-day celebration at Exchange Place Plaza where Montgomery Street meets the Hudson River. The Festival will be held on Saturday, September 14, 2024 from 1:00pm to 8:00pm with an opening party on Friday night, September 13th. The Festival will feature two stages, food trucks, Salsa dance lessons, children’s programming, and much more.
Harmonium Choral presents Second Annual Beer Choir at Glenbrook Brewery 
(MORRISTOWN, NJ) -- Come sing with Harmonium Choral Society and our choral community on October 8, 2024 at Glenbrook Brewery (95 Morris Street) in Morristown. This is a national singing movement founded by composer Michael Engelhardt in Minnesota in 2015. If you like beer, and you like to sing, you’ll love Beer Choir. The event begins at 7:00pm.
film
The ShowRoom Cinema Launches "Back To School" Film Series This September 
(ASBURY PARK, NJ) -- This September, The ShowRoom Cinema invites moviegoers to journey back to the hallways and hangouts of high school with their "Back To School" film series. This special series features a trio of beloved high school classics that perfectly capture the spirit and struggles of teenage life. Screenings will take place every Thursday evening at 7:30pm.
3 Amazing short documentaries screen at the Fall 2024 New Jersey Film Festival! 
Legacy, and who gets to tell what stories, is a question that has long been asked by historians, anthropologists, and most importantly, artists. Three artists address this question head-on through their various films screening at the Fall 2024 New Jersey Film Festival: Rough Blazing Star (by Christopher Wiersema), Joey Skaggs: Stop BioPEEP (by Judy Drosd & Joey Skaggs), and WHAT IS HAPPENING? ART IN THE LIFE OF GERTIE FROELICH (by Marieli Frohlich).
art
James Yarosh Associates Fine Art Gallery is participating in "Art on Paper" this week 
(HOLMDEL, NJ) -- James Yarosh Associates Fine Art Gallery is participating in Art on Paper, hosted at Manhattan's Pier 36 September 5-8, 2024 during Armory Art Week. Curator James Yarosh will be presenting the works of two female humanistic expressionists of the last century, Miriam Beerman and Sheba Sharrow, as part of a larger effort to amplify the voices of great women artists from history—so their conversations may continue.
community
ShopRite of Hunterdon County Hosts 28th Annual Run for Hunger 5K Trail Run and 3K Walk on September 15th 
(FLEMINGTON, NJ) -- ShopRite of Hunterdon County will host its 28th annual Run for Hunger – a community fundraiser and local tradition – on Sunday, September 15, 2024. Runners and walkers are invited to participate in the 5K trail run and 3K walk at Deer Path Park (120 W. Woodschurch Road) in Flemington. Registration is now open online and at select local ShopRite stores.
11th Annual Pound the Pavement for Pancreatic Cancer Walk/Run to be held on September 28th in Neptune 
(NEPTUNE, NJ) -- The 11th annual Pound the Pavement for Purple 5K Run/2 Mile Walk, presented by the Monmouth County Board of County Commissioners and the Neptune Township Committee in support of the Lustgarten Foundation for Pancreatic Cancer Research, will take place on Saturday, September 28, 2024.
Events This Week in New Jersey: September 3-10, 2024 
Here is a look at upcoming events taking place from September 3-10, 2024 along with our featured listings. New Jersey Stage offers previews of events throughout the Garden State as well as select shows in New York City and Philadelphia areas.
RVCC Theatre's 2024-2025 Season Features Comedy, Music, Dance, Acrobatics for All Ages 
(BRANCHBURG, NJ) -- The upcoming season at The Theatre at Raritan Valley Community College (RVCCArts) in Branchburg offers performances for all ages and interests—from an immersive discovery play for very young children; to an acrobatic show featuring unicycling, juggling, and dish spinning; to a band celebrating the music of Queen; to comedy inspired by Groucho Marx; to the timeless, magical ballet of The Nutcracker, and much more.
FEATURED EVENTS
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Matisyahu
Monday, September 16, 2024 @ 8:00pm
Bergen Performing Arts Center (bergenPAC)
30 North Van Brunt Street, Englewood, NJ 07631
category: music
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Common and Pete Rock: The Auditorium Tour
Tuesday, September 17, 2024 @ 8:00pm
The Vogel
99 Monmouth Street, Red Bank, NJ 07701
category: music
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Dan Buettner
Tuesday, September 17, 2024 @ 6:00pm
Grunin Center
1 College Drive, Toms River, NJ 08754
category: community
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EVENT PREVIEWS
Literature to Life to Host Two Free Events in NYC - "What is the American Dream?"
(NEW YORK, NY) -- This month, Literature to Life (LTL) will host two free events in New York City entitled "What is the American Dream?" The goal is to bring communities together and explore the unique perspectives of immigrants and refugees in New York City through theatrical performances and interactive discussions.
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.
