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theatre
McCarter Theatre to present World Premiere of "Empire Records" 
(PRINCETON, NJ) -- Artistic Director Sarah Rasmussen and Executive Director Martin Miller announced that McCarter Theatre will stage the world premiere of Empire Records, a new musical comedy based on the beloved 1990s cult-classic film. The production will run September 6 – October 6, 2024 in the Berlind Theatre at McCarter Theatre Center.
Algonquin Arts Theatre presents "Fiddler on the Roof" 
(MANASQUAN, NJ) -- Algonquin Arts Theatre presents the classic musical, Fiddler on the Roof from April 6-21, 2024. A journey of love, loss, faith and family, Fiddler on the Roof is a celebration of life and all its challenges. The original production won ten Tony Awards, including a special Tony for becoming the longest-running Broadway musical of all time.
music
Celtic Woman Brings St. Patrick's Day Cheer to New Jersey 
When Celtic Woman performs at State Theatre New Jersey at 15 Livingston Ave. in New Brunswick, NJ, on March 16, there will certainly be a lot of St. Patrick's Day energy in the building. The show, which is happening the day before the global celebration of Irish heritage, will mark the latest stop on the group's 20th-anniversary tour across the United States. And it has been entertaining audiences throughout the country through the power of Irish music.
North to Shore festival to Return in June 
(ASBURY PARK, NJ) -- After an extraordinarily successful first year, which saw hundreds of thousands take part in the inaugural North to Shore in June 2023, the extraordinary event will return this June to kick off summer 2024 with another three-city, three-weekend celebration of the arts and ideas across New Jersey.
Centenary Stage Company presents Tartan Terrors 
(HACKETTSTOWN, NJ) -- Centenary Stage Company's concert series enters the spring season with a concert performance from the Tartan Terrors on March 23, 2024 at 7:30pm in the Sitnik Theatre. The band has created their own blend of musical stylings mixing traditional Celtic folklore, dance, and humor all with a twist of Rock and Roll. Songs feature classic bagpipes and fiddle, driving drum tones, and signature guitar styles.
Danú Ensemble to Take New Jersey Audiences on a Musical Journey to Their Native Ireland 
Hailing from the counties Waterford, Cork, Dublin, and Donegal in Ireland, Danú is one of today's leading traditional Irish music bands to traverse the global stage, playing standing room only concerts. For nearly 30 years, the ensemble has hosted high-energy performances around the world and has recorded ten critically acclaimed albums. Danú will take audiences on a memorable and moving musical journey to their native Ireland, performing a glorious mix of ancient Irish music and their biggest hits at Stockton University's Performing Arts Center main stage in Galloway, NJ, on Sunday, March 10, 2024 at 2:00pm.
Jersey Arts Podcast: Violinist Claire Chan Chats Strings and "Music at Bunker Hill" 
In honor of Women's History Month, their program "100 Years of Women Composers" will grace the stage of Music at Bunker Hill in Sewell on March 17th.
In advance of this performance, Jersey Arts spoke with violinist Claire Chan, a member of their String Quartet.
Rock On! This Week's Sound Bites...3/7/24 
"I should set my clock by you," laughed Leland Sklar as he was just finishing up his last dates on tour with Lyle Lovett. "Then I'm Heading home, then heading to the NAMM Show and then getting ready for the Grammy show; my dance card is pretty full right now; I'm turning 77 and I never thought I'd be this busy at this time in my life. You always kind of assume in a '"Flavor of the month" business that you're gonna be out in the pasture before too long and knock on wood, I think about it all of the time and I always kind of think that a moving target is kind of harder to hit so; keep moving."
art
Riverside Gallery presents "Pattern & Oscillation" 
(HACKENSACK, NJ) -- Riverside Gallery presents the Pattern & Oscillation Group Exhibition, from March 8-23, 2024. The featured artists are Jay Chung, Ruth Bauer Neustadter, Joyce Pommer, and Paula Schiller. There will be an Opening Reception on March 9th from 4:00pm to 6:00pm.
ACC Gallery presents a solo exhibition by Yeon Jin Kim entitled "This, That and the Other" 
(TENAFLY, NJ) -- ACC Gallery presents a solo exhibition by Yeon Jin Kim entitled "This, That and the Other" from March 8-23, 2024. There will be an Opening Reception on Friday, March 8 from 6:00pm to 8:00pm.
Akwaaba Gallery Presents Raphael Ogoe's "The Unveiling," which explores the symbolism of African masks 
(NEWARK, NJ) -- Akwaaba Gallery in Newark presents Raphael Ogoe's "The Unveiling," from March 9 to April 27, 2024. This is a collection of paintings that incorporate images of African masks and references to the history and mythologies of Ghana, his homeland.
community
More Than Bootstraps Announces Partnership with Embrace Tutoring and Educational Services 
(PASSAIC, NJ) -- More Than Bootstraps (MTB), a New Jersey non-profit dedicated to helping low-income, first-generation students access and succeed in higher education, has announced a new partnership with Embrace Tutoring and Education Services.
Middlesex College Students Awarded "Best Overall Hack" at HackTCNJ 2024 
(EWING, NJ) -- The four-person winning team of Kyrollos Girgis, Christopher Hausheer, and Dhruv Sethi, all from Middlesex College, and Shahnawaz Haque from the New Jersey Institute for Technology, created an inflatable cylindrical-shaped robot, the "Expand-a-Conda," in 24 hours to win first prize for "Best Overall Hack" and "Best AI Application Built with Cloudflare" at a 24-hour hackathon hosted at The College of New Jersey (TCNJ) in February.
Marlboro High School wins Monmouth County Consumer Bowl 
(HOWELL, NJ) -- Marlboro High School has won the 2024 Monmouth County Consumer Bowl, a game-show-style competition that tests students' knowledge of consumer-related information, and the team will advance to regional competition.
Axelrod Performing Arts Academy offers Dance and Musical Theater Summer Intensives 
(HOLMDEL, NJ) -- The Axelrod Performing Arts Academy (APAA) has released its 2024 schedule of summer classes for pre-professional dance and musical theater students along with a special session led by television star Lane Napper, best known for his roles on Nickelodeon's iCarly and Victorious.
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