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theatre
Paper Mill Playhouse Announces 2024-2025 Season 
(MILLBURN, NJ) -- On March 25th, Paper Mill Playhouse announced its 2024–2025 season, including a world premiere, the first New Jersey production of a Tony Award winner, family favorites, and a new musical based on a classic romantic comedy. The lineup of five musicals features Jersey Boys, Irving Berlin's White Christmas, Mystic Pizza, Take the Lead, and Disney’s The Little Mermaid.
music
Newton Theatre presents presents Hollywood Nights - The Bob Seger Experience 
(NEWTON, NJ) -- The Newton Theatre presents Hollywood Nights - The Bob Seger Experience on Saturday, May 25, 2024. This is the ultimate tribute to Bob Seger and the Silver Bullet Band. Doors are at 7:00pm, showtime is 8:00pm.
Monmouth University presents Mary Gauthier with special guest Jaimee Harris 
(WEST LONG BRANCH, NJ) -- Monmouth University's Center for the Arts presents Mary Gauthier with special guest Jaimee Harris on Saturday, March 30, 2024 in the Pollak Theatre. Showtime is 8:00pm.
Outpost in the Burbs presents Josh Ritter - Works in Progress + Songs You Know 
(MONTCLAIR, NJ) -- Outpost in the Burbs presents Josh Ritter - Works in Progress + Songs You Know on Friday, May 17, 2024 at the First Congregational Church of Montclair. Doors are at 7:30pm, showtime is 8:00pm.
Shea Center for Performing Arts presents Colin Hay 
(WAYNE, NJ) -- WP Presents brings Colin Hay to the Shea Center for Performing Arts on Wednesday, April 3, 2024 at 8:00pm. Hay first came to international fame with seminal '80s hitmakers Men At Work
Chris Pinnella to perform "Sinatra at the Sands" album at Axelrod Performing Arts Center 
(DEAL PARK, NJ) -- Take a journey back to 1966 with vocal powerhouse Chris Pinnella as he performs the iconic "Sinatra at the Sands" album in its entirety, backed by a 14-piece big band at the Axelrod Performing Arts Center. The performance will take place on Saturday, April 13, 2024 at 8:00pm.
Amanda King in "Ella: The Early Years" LIVE! at the Grunin Center 
Spring is in the air this Friday, March 15, 2024 evening as music lovers make their way inside Toms River, NJ's Grunin Center for the Arts for a live performance of Ella: The Early Years, a celebration of the early career of Ella Fitzgerald told through stories and songs by singer and jazz preservationist Amanda King.
Fantastic Cat releases "All My Fault" from upcoming album 
Hailed by Rolling Stone as "the supergroup-you-need-to-know," Fantastic Cat returns this summer with their intoxicated/ing new album, Now That's What I Call Fantastic Cat, out June 7 via Missing Piece Records. On March 25th, the band released the unhinged video for addictive lead single "All My Fault" and announced an extensive summer headline/festival run kicking off June 7 at Brooklyn Made in NYC. Fantastic Cat will soon begin a month-long tour with Low Cut Connie, which includes stops at The Troubadour in Los Angeles and The Fillmore in San Francisco.
BlowUpRadio.com's New & Notable NJ Music 3/25/24 
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 Turnpike Gates, Kanak, Surfing For Daisy, and Rubber Band Gun. Plus a look back at "Breathe" by Hey Tiger.
comedy
NJPAC presents Scottish comedian Daniel Sloss 
(NEWARK, NJ) -- Scotland's comedy superstar Daniel Sloss brings his new solo show, Can't to New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) on Sunday, May 4, 2024 at 7:30pm. He has created over a dozen solo shows, has performed eight New York seasons off-Broadway, appeared on "Conan" ten times, and broken box office records at the world's biggest arts festival, The Edinburgh Festival Fringe.
film
bergenPAC presents An Evening with Richard Dreyfuss and Screening of "Jaws" 
(ENGLEWOOD, NJ) -- Bergen Performing Arts Center (bergenPAC) presents an intimate evening with Academy Award-, BAFTA- and Golden Globe-winning actor, Richard Dreyfuss, on Saturday, May 4, 2024 at 7:00pm. Richard will share his stories of a 40-year career in Hollywood, covering all topics, from acting to civic engagement, courage and seeking understanding. The night includes a screening of "Jaws".
art
Ocean County Library Toms River Branch to Feature Art by Erin Fallon in April 
(TOMS RIVER, NJ) -- The Ocean County Library presents an exhibit of art by Jersey Shore resident Erin Fallon in the OCL Toms River Branch throughout the month of April. The lifelong Toms River resident's display in the Second Floor Gallery will be an array of boldly colored nature and abstract images in acrylics.
The Art House Gallery presents "Through The Looking Glass" group exhibit 
(JERSEY CITY, NJ) -- Art House Productions presents "Through The Looking Glass", a group exhibit curated by Andrea McKenna, from April 6-28, 2024. Participating artists include: Gail Marie Boykewich, Shauna Finn, Ben Fine, Shiva Jlayer, ONHEL, Paul Pinkman, Robert Policastro, Lauren Rosenblum, Deb Sinha, and Leslie Sheryll.
community
Monmouth County Park System to Host Spring Craft Show 
(TINTON FALLS, NJ) -- On Saturday, April 13, the Monmouth County Park System will host its Spring Craft Show at the Fort Monmouth Recreation Center, 2566 Guam Lane, Tinton Falls. This seasonal craft show features local artists and crafters and is the perfect place to find Mother’s Day gifts, spring decorations and more. The event runs from 9:00am-2:00pm. Admission is free.
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