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theatre
The Theater Project presents a ZOOM reading of "The Dance Hall" by Martin Coren 
The Theater Project presents a live ZOOM reading of The Dance Hall by Martin Coren on Saturday, September 10, 2022 at 2:00pm. A discussion with the playwright follows the reading. The event is free for all, but registration is required.
Centenary Stage Company’s Young Performers Workshop Marks 30 Years Under the Direction of Michael Blevins 
(HACKETTSTOWN, NJ) -- Centenary Stage Company’s 2022-2023 season marks the 30th anniversary of the Young Performers Workshop under the direction of Michael Blevins, a Broadway, movie, and television alumnus.
Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey presents "The Caretaker" 
(MADISON, NJ) -- The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey (STNJ) continues its 60th anniversary season with one of Harold Pinter’s greatest works, The Caretaker, starting on September 21st. This taut, riveting tale of a homeless man and two brothers who give him shelter, makes for a gripping night of provocative theater. It draws the audience into a compelling and mysterious world, where an unsettling and ever-shifting power struggle plays out amidst a strange, domestic scenario within the walls of a “home” that is as threatening as it is fragile. The Caretaker will be on the Main Stage from September 21 to October 9.
music
Seattle-Based Indie-Folk Hero Rocky Votolato Releases A Posthumous Love Letter To His Departed Child On Stunning New Track "Becoming Human" 
Seattle-based indie-folk hero Rocky Votolato has unveiled "Becoming Human" the next single off of Wild Roots - his first album in over 7 years-- which will be released on September 9 via Spartan Records and Thirty Something Records (Europe/UK).
Miss May I releases "Curse of Existence" 
Curse of Existence, the seventh studio album from Miss May I, explodes with the life experience of an established band, the uncertainty of mental health struggles, the isolation of the global shutdown, and the perspective gained from the most extensive time away from the road of each man’s adult life.
British Hard Rock Supergroup Snakecharmer Releases "Anthology" 4-CD Box Set 
British hard rock supergroup Snakecharmer will release “Anthology,” a 4-CD Box set on October 28, 2002. Snakecharmer was formed in 2013 by former members of Whitesnake, Wishbone Ash, and Thunder.
Kat Falcey Talks About JerseyCana 
Kat Falcey is one of those die-hard music fans who often wind up working in the music industry. Her company, Tunes2Ya, helps artists with networking, promotion, public relations, booking referrals, and more. She's returning to AmericanaFest in Nashville for the first time since the pandemic hit and has three of her New Jersey artists (Arlan Feiles, Mike Montrey, and Carmen Sclafani) booked for a show at The Basement on Tuesday, September 13th at 8:00pm.
The Adelphi Orchestra presents Love Letter to Humanity 
(FAIR LAWN, NJ) -- The Adelphi Orchestra welcomes audiences to its 69th consecutive season of "Music for All" with "Love Letter to Humanity" - a concert about musical love letters. Maestro Kyunghun Kim leads the Adelphi Orchestra in Richard Strauss's Serenade for Winds in E flat major, Op. 7, Gustav Mahler's Adagietto from Symphony no 5 (love song to his wife Alma), and Johannes Brahms Symphony No 1 (Clara Schumann). Concerts take place on Friday, September 30 in Fair Lawn, NJ and Saturday, October 1 in New York City.
50th Anniversary Benefit Concert - A Legacy, Two Legends and the Great American Songbook 
During the early 1970s, New Jersey jazz fans would gather at the Chester Inn to hear Chuck Slate’s Traditional Jazz Band or at the Hillside Lounge (also in Chester) to see cornetist Will Bill Davison, or alto saxophonist Rudy Powell, or guitarist Al Casey.
bergenPAC presents Quiet Riot with Vixen 
(ENGLEWOOD, NJ) -- Bergen Performing Arts Center (bergenPAC) is bringing hard rock back into the fold in 2023. The multi-platinum selling, first-ever heavy metal band with a #1 Billboard album, Quiet Riot, will be joined by the hitmaking all-female, 80s hard rock band, Vixen, on May 5, 2023 at 8:00pm. A concert made for the MTV generation; these bands are still rocking with over 2 million monthly Spotify listeners.
Makin Waves Song of the Week: "Check the Calendar" by Dentist 
The Asbury Park fuzz-pop trio Dentist has released their fourth album, “Making a Scene,” their second for the L.A. indie Cleopatra Records.
Count Basie Center for the Arts presents The Man in Black 
(RED BANK, NJ) -- The Man In Black, a highly regarded Johnny Cash tribute show brought to life by Shawn Barker, is gearing up for a 17-date North American fall tour that stops locally in Red Bank on Friday, October 14 at the Hackensack Meridian Health Theatre at Count Basie Center for the Arts. Showtime is 8:00pm.
Grunin Center presents Brooklyn Rider 
(TOMS RIVER, NJ) -- Creative and adventurous string quartet Brooklyn Rider brings their innovative new project, The Four Elements, to the Main Stage at the Jay and Linda Grunin Center for the Arts at Ocean County College on Thursday, September 29 at 7:00pm. Tickets range from $32-$38.
film
The Sun Rises in the East screens at the Fall 2022 New Jersey Film Festival this Friday 
The Sun Rises in the East by Tayo Giwa is a rich and heart-felt film about how the black community in Bedford-Stuyvesant (Brooklyn, New York) created the most incredible haven for self-expression, education, and additional provision called The East. The story of The East starts with the beginning of integration in Bed-Stuy after Brown v. Board of Education was passed in 1954. Despite the ruling, unfair conditions persisted for black youth and community members recognized a dire need for more enrichment. Jitu Weusi, Al Vann, and other pivotal members of the community proposed having a hub for creativity and education where needs and resources to excel in every aspect of life would be created. This institution would also celebrate the entire African diaspora and different African cultures within the continent. The Sun Rises in the East is a wonderfully enriching experience that truly magnifies what happens when great care is married with fantastic ideas to make a utopia that fostered the prosperity of an entire generation.
Cockroaches, Hidden Worlds, Dancing to Agatha Christie, and Forgotten Children are among Highlights of New Jersey Film Festival in September 
“Seems everywhere I lived, there were always cockroaches and I figured, well, they were actually being wasted,” said Joey Skaggs.
art
"Lighter Than Air" - A Photo Exhibit of American Repertory Ballet 
(PRINCETON, NJ) -- Join American Repertory Ballet on September 17-18, 2022 in Princeton for Lighter Than Air: a photographic series by renowned photographer Harald Schrader. This exhibit will feature images of American Repertory Ballet company members and artistic leadership, including Artistic Director Ethan Stiefel and Artistic Associate Gillian Murphy.
community
Middlesex County Office of Health Services Issued Rabies Advisory 
(MIDDLESEX COUNTY, NJ) -- On September 2, the Middlesex County Office of Health Services has reported that a raccoon tested positive for rabies in the Borough of Spotswood, Middlesex County, in the vicinity of Burlington Avenue and Kane Avenue. This is the third rabid animal reported within Middlesex County for 2022 and the first rabid animal in Spotswood.
Center for Food Action Seeks Volunteers for Weekend Snack Pack Event on Friday 
(TEANECK, NJ) -- On Friday, September 9th at 4:00pm, the Center for Food Action will hold its 10th Annual Day of Service Weekend Snack Pack Event. The event takes place at the Teaneck Marriott at Glenpointe (100 Frank W Burr Road). They are seeking volunteers for the event.
Top 15 Most Read Stories at New Jersey Stage from August 28 to September 3, 2022 
Here's a look at the top 15 most read articles published at New Jersey Stage from August 28 to September 3, 2022. 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, Essex, Hudson, Middlesex, Monmouth, and Ocean) and one each from New York City and Philadelphia.
