Colin Hanlon Talks About "The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee" at George Street Playhouse

by Charles Paolino - published 2023-03-11
It's a weak mind, according to Andrew Jackson, that can't think of more than one way to spell a word, but that won't fly at “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee.”

Makin Waves Song of the Week: "Earth" by Carolyn Marosy

by Bob Makin - published 2023-03-10
"Earth," the latest video from Jersey-raised edgy roots rocker Carolyn Marosy's album "Loners, Misfits and Rebels" is the Makin Waves Song of the Week.

New Jersey Stage: Daily Edition 03-10-23

Here is the morning update from New Jersey's arts newswire. We regularly publish between 8-15 new articles and news reports each day. Nobody covers the Arts throughout the Garden State like New Jersey Stage!

Newark Artists and Prominent Actors to Celebrate Literary Legacy of Philip Roth During Weekend-Long Festival

by Carolyn M. Brown, JerseyArts.com - published 2023-03-09
The New Jersey Performing Arts Center in collaboration with the Newark Public Library will present Philip Roth Unbound, a weekend-long festival that celebrates the life, legacy and work of novelist and Newark native. Over the course of three days, beginning Friday, March 17 and concluding Sunday, March 19, 2023, NJPAC will host a series of events, featuring more than 40 prominent writers, actors, artists, journalists and intellectuals in the nation. Designed to appeal to audiences of all backgrounds, the festival will feature star-studded stage readings, panel discussions and a comedy showcase. The program is designed to explore the significance and impact of Roth's unique literary legacy, using his writings as a springboard to explore broader questions about life in America today.

"Becomes a Woman" Brings a Hidden Gem to Life

by Karen Nowosad - published 2023-03-09
In the circle of the arts, hearing the name Betty Smith usually brings the book A Tree Grows in Brooklyn to mind. This classic novel captures the life story of Francie Nolan's coming of age as a woman in working class Brooklyn in the early 1900's. However, Smith had another part of her writing life that is seldom mentioned. That part is her keen interest in play writing and the theater.

Count Basie Center for the Arts presents New Found Glory: Make the Most of It Acoustic Tour 2023

(RED BANK, NJ) -- Count Basie Center for the Arts presents New Found Glory: Make the Most of It Acoustic Tour 2023 on Friday, March 17th at 8:30pm. Tickets range from $25-$39. Doors are at 7:30pm.

The 21st Garden State Film Festival

by Christopher Benincasa, JerseyArts.com - published 2023-03-09
This year's Garden State Film Festival kicks off Thursday, March 23, and will be serving up a four-day weekend of more independent films and one-of-a-kind events than even the most die-hard moviegoer could take in.

Rock On! This Week's Sound Bites...3/9/23

by Danny Coleman - published 2023-03-09
“Busy,” says guitar master and virtuoso Joe Satriani as he prepares for two local in-store appearances at Wentworth Galleries. “Yeah, time flies by right now and that always happens when you're really busy.”   

Makin Waves with San Tropez: Time Travelers

by Bob Makin - published 2023-03-09
​​​​​​​Members of some of the best bands ever to call New Brunswick home, such as Wreaths, Aviso Hara, kiaro skuro, Stuntcocks, Urchins, and Duochrome, make up the local supergroup San Tropez. With an awesome full-length debut, "Maybe Tomorrow," on the esteemed Mint 400 Records following two self-released EPs, the four veteran musicians are the epitome of why artists never should give up on their art.