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NBCU Academy Spotlighted Vanguard Theater 
(MONTCLAIR, NJ) -- NBCU Academy, an award-winning education initiative for aspiring journalists and media professionals, spotlighted Vanguard Theater for its groundbreaking efforts in challenging traditional theater norms, by transforming the stage by promoting diversity and inclusion.
East Lynne Theater Company presents a Staged Reading of "Jersey Lawman: A Life on the Right Side of Crime" 
(CAPE MAY, NJ) -- East Lynne Theater Company presents "Jersey Lawman: A Life on the Right Side of Crime," a staged reading based on the memoir by Jim Plousis and George Ingram on Saturday, April 20 at 8:00pm. Adapted for the stage by Thomas Raniszewski, the story highlights the 40-year law enforcement career of Plousis from his days as an Ocean City patrolman, to the harrowing and heartwarming tales of his time as Cape May County sheriff, to being nominated to United States Marshal by former President George W. Bush.
George Street Playhouse presents "tick, tick...BOOM!" 
(NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ) -- George Street Playhouse has announced the complete cast and creative team for tick, tick...BOOM!, directed by Artistic Director David Saint (The Club) with a book, music, and lyrics by Tony® Award winner Jonathan Larson (Rent). Featuring a script consulted by Tony® Award winner David Auburn (Proof) and vocal and orchestral arrangements by Tony and Grammy® Award winner, Stephen Oremus (The Book of Mormon), tick, tick...BOOM! will run from April 23 through May 19, 2024. The cast includes Daniel Marconi (Sweeney Todd) as Jon, Cathryn Wake (53% Of) as Susan, and John Yi (KPOP) as Michael.
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Philharmonic Teams up with Circus Clowns, Aerialists, Jugglers, and Steel Band for Avant-Garde Revival 
Trenton native George Antheil was called the "bad boy" of music. After dropping out of high school in his home city, he went to make music in Paris and in 1920 lived in an apartment over Shakespeare and Company, the famed bookstore run by Sylvia Beach. Antheil found himself in the Parisian art milieu among James Joyce, Ernest Hemingway, Gertrude Stein, Pablo Picasso, Ezra Pound, and Erik Satie, among others.
Brian K & The Parkway releases "Killing the Bear" 
(WASHINGTON, DC) -- Brian K. Pagels and Stephen Russ, the DC-area duo, Brian K & The Parkway, released their debut album Killing The Bear on March 29, 2024. The nine-song collection, a nod to the '70s rock sound of artists like Bruce Springsteen, Tom Petty, and Warren Zevon, is guitar-based, roots-oriented rock, infused with a healthy dose of soul and R&B. Piano and organ play a critical role in establishing the sound along with some horns thrown in for good measure.
The duo dubs their sound "coastal heartland rock," reflecting the fact that their major influences are artists that hail from coastal areas such as New Jersey, Florida, and California, but are known for their own mix of classic heartland rock.
Rock On! This Week's Sound Bites...4/4/24 
"I'm fantastically well; how are you? Currently I'm in Buenos Aires and yeah, I'm busy, I try to stay that way," said Joshua Radin as we caught up with him before a recent string of City Winery Shows last week in New York and Philadelphia. "Yeah, I'm doing a whole tour of them; I like wine (laughs)."
Events at White Eagle Hall in April 2024 
(JERSEY CITY, NJ) -- White Eagle Hall continues an exciting and diverse schedule of events for Jersey City and all of its surrounding areas. Upcoming events in April 2024 include sold out shows from folk duo Shovels & Rope, vaporwave artist George Clanton, reality TV podcast Reality with the King, singer-songwriters Madison Cunningham and Juana Molina, puppet comedian Randy Feltface, power pop titan Matthew Sweet, California rock band Allah-Las, alternative rock father figure Robyn Hitchcock, long running Scottish band Teenage Fanclub, and more.
Jazz at Princeton presents Jazz Festival 2024 
(PRINCETON, NJ) -- Jazz at Princeton, Princeton University Music Department, presents Jazz Festival 2024 on Saturday, April 13, 2024 at Richardson Auditorium, Alexander Hall. The event runs from 1:00pm to 10:00pm with free sets by Darryl Harper (clarinet), Josh Lawrence (trumpet), Yuhan Su (vibraphone), and the Princeton University Faculty Quintet. At 8:00pm, there is a ticketed concert featuring the Creative Large Ensemble, directed by Darcy James Argue, with drummer/composer/MacArthur genius Dafnis Prieto.
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Carolyn Dorfman Dance To Host REACH 2024 Benefit Fundraiser Featuring Dance FRIENDZY 
(MAPLEWOOD, NJ) -- An evening benefiting the arts education and community impact of Carolyn Dorfman Dance will be held on Thursday, April 11, 2024 at the Maplewood Country Club. The event, billed as REACH "an evening of fundraising and recognition," will feature performances by the CDD dancers and "Spotlight Friendz" plus will honor longtime board member and company supporter Rabbi Stuart Gershon.
