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Daily Edition 07-12-22

NJ Stage Daily Update

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!

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theatre

NJ Rep presents the U.S. Premiere of "The Hummingbirds"

(LONG BRANCH, NJ) -- New Jersey Repertory Company (NJ Rep) presents the U.S. premiere of The Hummingbirds: A Comedy of Menace by Garret Jon Groenveld. It is a comic-drama set in the future, which may be closer than you think. Performances run from August 4-28, Thursdays through Sundays.

Final week of "Rent" at Centenary Stage Company

(HACKETTSTOWN, NJ) -- Centenary Stage Company and the NEXTStage Repertory are heading into the final weekend of Rent by Jonathan Larson. The show will close July 17, and performances will take place in the Sitnik Theatre of the Lackland Performing Arts Center on the Centenary University campus at 715 Grand Avenue, Hackettstown, NJ.

Once Is Enough

Most people loved the 2007 movie Once. Most New York critics loved it when the story opened there as a musical and grabbed several Tony Awards. I finally caught up with it Sunday at the Colonial Theater in Pittsfield, Massachusetts, in the Berkshires, where so many New Jersey resident go on vacations. For me, Once was enough.

music

Railroad Earth returns to Sherman Theater for Two Nights

(STROUDSBURG, PA) -- The jam, bluegrass soul and rock 'n' roll band Railroad Earth returns to the Sherman Theater in Stroudsburg for a two-night run on Friday, November 25 and Saturday, November 26.

Brooklyn Comes Alive to Take Place September 17th

(BROOKLYN, NY) -- On September 17, Brooklyn Comes Alive will return to The Brooklyn Mirage for its sixth installment. The one-day festival brings together the best of live music––across jazz, jam and funk––for unforgettable collaborations, unique one-off performances and one-of-a-kind music experiences.

Matt O'Ree Band To Hold Single Release Show At The Vogel

(RED BANK, NJ) -- Matt O’Ree Band with special guest Anthony Kirzan the single release of "Whole Lotta Nothin'" from their upcoming album on Thursday, July 28th at 7:30. The concert takes place at The Vogel in Red Bank. Doors are at 6:30pm.

BlowUpRadio.com's New & Notable NJ Music: 7/11/22

Lazlo, founder of BlowUpRadio.com (an online station based around New Jersey artists), shines a light on some of the many new releases from NJ based musicians each week with this column. This week Lazlo takes a look at releases by Sweaty Lamarr, Diego Allessandro, Katye Kellye And The Interruption, Southpaw, Vincent Brue, GIN WAR, Money For The Toll, Timelord Smith, and Connor Bracken and the Mother Leeds Band.

Ocean Grove Camp Meeting Association Presents Solisti Ensemble

(OCEAN GROVE, NJ) -- The Ocean Grove Camp Meeting Association presents Solisti Ensemble on Thursday, July 21 at 7:30pm in the Great Auditorium. The String Ensemble is celebrating its 13th Anniversary Season with works by Mozart, Shostakovich, Carl Jenkins, Astor Piazzolla, Sarasate and G.F. Handel. This eleven-piece string ensemble has garnered a following in Ocean Grove, where it will be back by popular demand after successful performance over the past several summers.

comedy

Brick City Comedy Revue's 8th Anniversary Show

(NEWARK, NJ) -- Brick City Comedy Revue is Newark's premier comedy showcase. Hosted by Justin Williams and DJ Gonzalo Silva, the show will celebrate its 8th anniversary on Friday, August 5, 2022 at 8:00pm. The event takes place at Kilkenny Alehouse in Newark and features stand-up performances by LeClerc Andre, Ryan Beck, Kenice Mobley, and Teresa DeGaetano. The musical guest is Krash Battle, an alternative Hip-Hop/R&B artist from Rahway.

film

ArtYard's Film Festival of Joy!

(FRENCHTOWN, NJ) -- ArtYard's Film Festival of Joy! runs from July 13-17, 2022. This is a celebration of film designed to bring joy back after two-plus years of pandemic isolation. The festival includes joyful shorts, features, and documentaries with guest filmmakers and live music performances.

art

Winners of Picture Middlesex County Photography Contest Announced

(MIDDLESEX COUNTY, NJ) -- Middlesex County has announced the winners for the spring edition of Picture Middlesex County, which was open to all amateur and professional photographers who live in New Jersey from March 8 – May 17, 2022. Overall winners include: Muhammad Taha Khan in first place, Ranjithkumar Rajarethinam in second place, and Peichi Waite in third place. People’s Choice Award winners include: Mahesh Patel in first place, Mahesh Patel in second place, and Lucien Varghese in third place.

Visual Arts Center of New Jersey to Receive $15,000 Grant from the National Endowment for the Arts

(SUMMIT, NJ) -- The Visual Arts Center of New Jersey (VACNJ) has been approved for a $15,000 Grants for Arts Projects award from the National Endowment for the Arts to support Olas Caribenas/Caribbean Waves. This project will support activities showcasing traditional Caribbean arts, in conjunction with VACNJ’s Spring 2023 Main Gallery exhibition. VACNJ’s project is among 1,125 projects across America totaling more than $26.6 million that were selected during this second round of Grants for Arts Projects fiscal year 2022 funding.

community

17th Annual Newark LGBTQ Pride Week Takes Place July 11-17

(NEWARK, NJ) -- Newark Pride, Inc. presents the 17th Annual Newark LGBTQ Pride Week, taking place across New Jersey’s largest city this week from July 11-17. Newark Pride, Inc. works tirelessly and collaboratively to create engaging, safe, and empowering events for the members of the LGBTQ Community year round, and this year’s theme of “Legacy of Liberation” comes at a critical turning point.

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Toronzo

Toronzo Cannon
Wednesday, February 05, 2025 @ 7:30pm
Lizzie Rose Music Room
217 E. Main Street, Tuckerton, NJ 08087
category: music

NYC

NYC Musical Marathon & Jack Dallas presents Repertoire 2025
Wednesday, February 05, 2025 @ 7:30pm
Divinity Hall @ Centennial AME Zion Church
5 Lewis Place, Closter, NJ 07624
category: comedy

Here

Here There Are Blueberries
Wednesday, February 05, 2025 @ 7:30pm
McCarter Theatre Center (Matthews Theater)
91 University Place, Princeton, NJ 08540
category: theatre

Dunbar

Dunbar Repertory Company Presents "Two Trains Running"
Thursday, February 06, 2025 @ 8:00pm
Middletown Arts Center
36 Church Street, Middletown, NJ 07748
category: theatre

Opening

Opening Reception for "Ocean Bodies, A Solo Exhibit by Kimberly Callas"
Thursday, February 06, 2025 @ 5:30pm
Monmouth University - Ice House Gallery
400 Cedar Avenue, West Long Branch, NJ 07764
category: art

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EVENT PREVIEWS

New

New Jersey Film Festival Giant's Kettle Q+A with Co-Directors Markku Hakala and Mari Käki

Here is the New Jersey Film Festival Spring 2025 Giant's Kettle Q+A with Co-Directors Markku Hakala and Mari Käki, as well as Lead Actor Henri Malkki and Festival Director Al Nigrin:

State

State Theatre New Jersey and The Stress Factory Comedy Club present Tracy Morgan

(NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ) -- State Theatre New Jersey and The Stress Factory Comedy Club present Tracy Morgan on Saturday, February 22, 2025 at 8:00pm. Tracy is one of the most well-respected comedians and actors in his field.

Events

Events This Week in New Jersey from February 4-10, 2025

Here is a look at upcoming events taking place from February 4-10, 2025 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.

Ocean

Ocean County Library Barnegat Branch presents "Red Rose Kay Photography & Multimedia: Landscapes and Nature"

(BARNEGAT TOWNSHIP, NJ) -- The Ocean County Library Barnegat Branch is pleased to present "Red Rose Kay Photography & Multimedia: Landscapes and Nature" throughout the months of February and March. Visitors will see Kaylee McGrath's evocative images of nature and pastoral scenes printed on canvas, metal, acrylic photo blocks and matted prints.

"James

"James and the Giant Peach" heads into final performances at Kelsey Theatre

(WEST WINDSOR, NJ) -- A classic children’s story, along with its magic and wonder, comes to life with the Spirit Players's production "James and the Giant Peach" now through February 9, 2025 at the Kelsey Theatre on the West Windsor Campus of Mercer County Community College (MCCC). The tale has captured the imagination for generations of children, and has been adapted for television, screen, stage, and as a stage musical.

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