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theatre
CDC Theatre presents "The Musical Comedy Murders of 1940" 
(CRANFORD, NJ) -- CDC Theatre presents The Musical Comedy Murders of 1940 across three weekends from February 9-24, 2024. This is an ingenious and wildly comic romp by playwright John Bishop. Poking antic fun at the more ridiculous aspects of "show biz" and the corny thrillers of Hollywood's heyday, the play is a non-stop barrage of laughter as those assembled (or at least those who aren’t killed off) untangle the mystery of the "Stage Door Slasher."
The Growing Stage presents "Carmela Full of Wishes" 
(NETCONG, NJ) -- The Growing Stage: The Children’s Theatre of New Jersey, is thrilled to kick-off 2024 with Carmela Full of Wishes weekends from February 2-18, 2024. Adapted by Alvaro Saar Rios from the book by Matt de la Peña, Illustrated by Christian Robinson, this production is directed by Danny Campos, veteran TGS performer and teaching artist. The play invites us to Carmela’s 7th birthday, and she’s finally old enough to accompany her big brother on his errands.
Here Comes Cher – Yet Again 
The singer/actress Cher is – has always been – one of the most beloved entertainers in the world. She has been a show business star for six decades, with a hit record in every one of the decades, the subject of a play, star of several television shows (Sonny and Cher), beloved wife of Sonny Bono and one of the most outrageously dressed women in the world (those headdresses!). Does all of that make her so beloved?
music
StocktonPAC presents intercultural musical duo CelloGayageum 
(GALLOWAY, NJ) -- East meets West in the unique and intercultural musical duo CelloGayageum, consisting of cellist Sol Daniel Kim and Gayageum player Dayoung Yoon. Experience the seamless blending of two cultures through the duo's music at the Stockton University Performing Arts Center on Sunday, February 4, 2024. Showtime is 2:00pm.
The Black Crowes tour includes NYC, Atlantic City, and Philly shows 
(ATLANTIC CITY, NJ) -- Fresh off the heels of announcing their first album in 15 years, Happiness Bastards, legendary rock band The Black Crowes has announced their 2024 headline tour – set to hit 35 cities in North America and Europe this Spring in support of their forthcoming studio album. Locally the tour comes to Radio City Music Hall in NYC on April 27; Ovation Hall at Ocean Casino Resort in Atlantic City on May 4; and The Met in Philadelphia on May 7, 2024.
Morris Choral Society Calls for Singers 
(MORRISTOWN, NJ) -- Following on the heels of its tremendously successful 50th Anniversary Concert on December 10 at St. Peter's Episcopal Church in Morristown, the Morris Choral Society (MCS) is calling for singers to join the acclaimed ensemble. The group is open to all by audition and attacts members of all ages and backgrounds. Interested singers should come to rehearsal, which is held each Monday from 7:30pm to 9:30pm at the Trinity Lutheran Church (131 Mountain Way) in Morris Plains. Call 973-723-6424 with questions or to arrange an audition.
The Doobie Brothers Tour to Come to Camden, Holmdel, and NYC; Steve Winwood is Supporting Act 
(CAMDEN, NJ) -- Four-time GRAMMY Award winners and Rock & Roll Hall of Famers, The Doobie Brothers, have announced The 2024 Tour which will touch down in 38 U.S. cities, many of which the band has not played in several years, beginning with Seattle at the White River Amphitheatre on June 15, 2024. Locally, the tour comes to the Freedom Mortgage Pavilion in Camden on Saturday, August 3; the PNC Bank Arts Center in Holmdel on Tuesday, August 6; and Madison Square Garden in NYC on Wednesday, August 7, 2024. Steve Winwood will be on the bill for all three local dates.
BlowUpRadio.com's New & Notable NJ Music 1/22/24 
Lazlo, founder of BlowUpRadio.com (an online radio 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 new releases by Signal Valley, Silver06, Michael Brett, Chad Sabo, Aaron Pinto, and Modern Crybaby. Plus a look back at "Latch Key Kid" by Dog Food.
NJPAC presents Two Classical Music Shows in March 
(NEWARK, NJ) -- The New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) hosts two leading classical artists in March: New Jersey Symphony and the Academy of St Martin in the Fields Orchestra, led by acclaimed violinist Joshua Bell.
film
Triumphant tale Jailhouse to Milhouse screens at the Spring 2024 New Jersey Film Festival 
Jailhouse to Milhouse follows the heartbreaking and triumphant tale of Pamela Hayden as she recounts her journey from being trapped in a juvenile detention center as a child to her eventually escaping that abusive life and finding success in voicing the character Milhouse in The Simpsons. The documentary strikes the perfect balance of being fun and silly but also mature and somber when it needs to be, which it achieves without having tonal whiplash because the transitions between these moments are so smooth. In a way, its use of mixing comedy and seriousness is reflective of how The Simpsons handles its messaging. Hayden herself is a very skilled public speaker and she knows how to utilize an audience’s engagement to convey a gripping tale.
dance
Shea Center for Performing Arts presents Step Afrika! 
(WAYNE, NJ) -- On Tuesday, February 13th, the Shea Center for Performing Arts presents Step Afrika! - a group that blends percussive dance styles practiced by historically African American fraternities and sororities; traditional West and Southern African dances; and an array of contemporary dance and art forms into a cohesive, compelling artistic experience. The event begins at 7:00pm.
art
The Gallery at Green Door Studio presents To Palestine with Love 
(MILLBURN, NJ) -- The Gallery at Green Door Studio is pleased to announce, To Palestine with Love, featuring renowned artists, Samia Halaby, Rami Kashoú, Rajie Cook as well as various other notable artists. The show opens Saturday, February 3, 2024 and will run through Wednesday, February 28th. The exhibition can also be viewed during regular gallery hours: 11:00am-2:00pm Wednesdays through Saturdays.
From Playful Abstraction To Environmental Narratives: Hunterdon Art Museum Starts 2024 With Three New Exhibitions 
(CLINTON, NJ) -- The Hunterdon Art Museum has introduced three new exhibitions, presenting the works of artists Cynthia Carlson, Kate Dodd, and Ellen Siegel. The exhibitions, now open to the public, feature a dynamic range of art from Carlson's vibrant color and form explorations, Dodd's environmentally conscious installations, to Siegel's narrative assemblages.
community
Discover Lakewood's Sports Glory and Railroad Heritage at the Ocean County Library Lakewood Branch 
(LAKEWOOD, NJ) -- Learn about athletic prowess and a heralded passenger train, both ingrained in Lakewood's past. The Lakewood Historical Society will present "Sports-in-the-Pines: 100 Years of Athletic Competition in Lakewood" and "Take a Ride on the Blue Comet" at the Ocean County Library Lakewood Branch on Tuesday, February 20, 2024. The event begins at 7:00pm.
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