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theatre
NJCU and WP programs present "Working, a Musical" 
(JERSEY CITY NJ) -- The New Jersey City University Department of Music, Dance and Theatre and WP Voice presents Working, a Musical with five performances from February 2-11, 2024 at Margaret Williams Theatre. Based on Studs Terkel's best-selling book of interviews, Working: People Talk About What They Do All Day, the Musical Working paints a vivid portrait of the workers that the world so often takes for granted: the schoolteacher, the delivery man, the waitress, the mason, and the stay-at-home parent, just to name a few.
The Summit Playhouse presents "Agnes of God" 
(SUMMIT, NJ) -- The Summit Playhouse presents Agnes of God by John Pielmeier. The production runs during the weekends from February 23- through March 9, 2024, at The Summit Playhouse. Summoned to a convent, Dr. Martha Livingstone, a court-appointed psychiatrist, must assess the sanity of a novice accused of murdering her newborn.
Nettingham Performing Arts Company presents "Once Upon A Mattress: Youth Edition" 
(SCOTCH PLAINS, NJ) -- Nettingham Performing Arts Company presents "Once Upon A Mattress: Youth Edition" in the Nettingham Middle School Auditorium from February 2-4, 2024. Music By Mary Rodgers, Lyrics By Marshall Barer, Book By Jay Thompson, Directed by Katherine Decker Lewis, with Music Direction by James Mosser, and Choreography by Samantha Simpson, this production promises a delightful experience.
music
Count Basie Center for the Arts presents Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue 
(RED BANK, NJ) -- Count Basie Center for the Arts presents trombonist, composer and bandleader, Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue on Sunday, February 25, 2024 at 7:00pm. The night includes special guests, The Soul Rebels.
Lizzie Rose Music Room presents Selwyn Birchwood 
(TUCKERTON, NJ) -- Award-winning Florida bluesman Selwyn Birchwood will perform live at the Lizzie Rose Music Room in Tuckerton on Friday, March 8, 2024. Birchwood is touring in support of Exorcist, his fourth release on Alligator Records. Showtime is 7:30pm.
Prudential Center presents DJ Cassidy's "Pass the Mic Live!" 
(NEWARK, NJ) -- DJ Cassidy will bring his critically acclaimed "Pass The Mic Live!" experience to Prudential Center in Newark on Mother's Day weekend for a sequel to 2023's sold out Inaugural show. In partnership with SJ Presents's annual "Mother's Day Good Music Festival," the unprecedented lineup will unite seven iconic superstars whose game-changing records and influence transformed Hip Hop, R&B, and Pop culture on a global scale. The one-time-only event will feature live performances by Boyz II Men, TLC, Bobby Brown, Method Man & Redman, Faith Evans, Total, and special surprise guests.
The Newton Theatre presents Kashmir 
(NEWTON, NJ) -- Kashmir, the nation's #1 Led Zeppelin tribute show, will perform at The Newton Theatre on Saturday, April 13, 2024 at 8:00pm. Kashmir possesses the live stage show, sound, and likeness to bring audiences and fans back to the days when the mighty Led Zeppelin ruled the musical landscape.
Rich Lynch releases "Shootout at the Not Okay Corral" 
(NASHVILLE, TN) - Nashville recording artist Rockin' Rich Lynch has just released his latest attention-grabbing track called "Shootout at the Not Okay Corral" that is quickly drawing praise and critical acclaim from points near and far. Lynch calls the song a fiery anthem in defense of positive mental health. But, if you ask him where the idea came from he will shrug his shoulders and point skyward.
Red Wanting Blue to release "Light It Up" 
(COLUMBUS, OH) -- Indie rock stalwarts Red Wanting Blue have announce their thirteenth studio album, Light It Up, is set for release later this summer via Blue Élan Records. This marks their second album for the boutique Westwood, CA based indie label and the first the band has self-produced. Years of non-stop touring have not only buoyed their ever-growing fan-base across the country but has also helped solidify the relationships within the band; making this new album their most cohesive yet, capturing the camaraderie of a band that's built its entire career on the road, discovering (and rediscovering) itself one exultant, joyous, communal night at a time and a testament to their enduring musical evolution.
film
The ShowRoom to take audiences back 50 Years to Watergate and Patty Hearst 
(ASBURY PARK, NJ) -- Shock and scandal in headlines and halls of power are time-honored American traditions. This February, The ShowRoom Cinema in downtown Asbury Park invites you back 50 years to 1974, when two such scandals rocked the nation. The movie theater will be revisiting Patty Hearst's abduction as well as President Richard Nixon's resignation in the wake of the Watergate investigation with special event screenings of two must-see films.
dance
Limón Dance Company to perform at NJPAC 
(NEWARK, NJ) -- Hailed as "rich in feeling and form… fresh with possibilities (The New York Times)," the internationally acclaimed Limón Dance Company led by Artistic Director Dante Puleio, returns to the New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) for a one-nightly performance, Saturday, February 17, 2024 at 7:30pm. This NJPAC performance celebrates the New Jersey debut of the company's ensemble of young and emerging dancers, Limón2.
art
The Middletown Arts Center presents Tracey Ann Finley Art: Abstracts vs. Outsiders Exhibition 
(MIDDLETOWN, NJ) -- The Middletown Arts Center presents Tracey Ann Finley Art: Abstracts vs. Outsiders Exhibition, The Battle Between the Undefined and the Unconventional, from February 3-29, 2024. Tracey is a self-taught "outsider" artist who, in 2004, began offering her work for sale online via Ebay and Etsy. To date, she has sold over 4,500 original works. Her colorful paintings hang in spaces across the USA, Canada, Spain, Australia, Japan, United Kingdom, Mexico, Israel, Ireland and other countries around the world.
New Jersey Artist Signs UK Publishing Deal for New York City Street Photography 
(RAMSEY, NJ) -- Xiomaro, a resident of Ramsey, NJ, known for his photography commissioned by Morristown National Historical Park, signed a contract with Fonthill Media, a leading publisher in England. Under the worldwide agreement, the artist will author a book of his New York City street photographs set to be released in 2025. Xiomaro’s book will spearhead Fonthill Media's new series "Photographers' America," and will be part of the artist’s international ramp-up to the nation's 250th anniversary celebration in 2026.
food
American Dream to Kick Off Black History Month with Chef Marcus Samuelsson 
(EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ) -- American Dream has announced an exciting collaboration with globally acclaimed chef Marcus Samuelsson to honor and celebrate Black History Month throughout February. On February 2, the celebrity chef will conduct a cooking demonstration of pan-seared catfish on the Dream Stage (Court A, Level 1). This signature dish will be available on the menu at Marcus Live! (Court A, Level 3) for the first two weeks of February, followed by jambalaya for the remainder of the month.
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