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theatre
Luna Stage presents "Queen of the Night" 
(WEST ORANGE, NJ) -- Luna Stage presents Queen of the Night by travis tate, directed by Lucas Pinner, running Thursdays-Sundays May 16 to June 9, 2024. Billed as "a story of queerness, Blackness, masculinity and the challenges of camping with family," this honest, funny, heartwarming play explores themes of family, history, and reconciliation.
music
The Dunellen Theatre presents Faster Pussycat with special guests Johnny Nasty Boots and RAHWAY 
(DUNELLEN, NJ) -- The Dunellen Theatre presents Faster Pussycat with special guests Johnny Nasty Boots and RAHWAY on Saturday, May 4, 2024. Doors are at 6:00pm, showtime is 7:00pm.
Rock On! This Week's Sound Bites...4/25/24 
"Quarto Valley, those guys picked me up and they released the record which is a tribute to Hubert Sumlin. Paul Rodgers put out a statement on his Facebook saying something to the effect of, it's good to see a young guitar player like Sean paying tribute to one of the best Chicago Blues players ever. Hubert was one of the best string benders ever or something like that; basically giving me props for paying tribute to Hubert."
Cut The Kids In Half release "A Good Man Died" 
New Jersey outfit Cut The Kids In Half have shared their second-ever single "A Good Man Died," a tense, searing track rife with vocal control and creative vision beyond the band's teenage years, along with an official video that shows off their DIY roots and live prowess.
State Theatre New Jersey presents Amos Lee: Transmissions Tour 
(NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ) -- State Theatre New Jersey presents Amos Lee - Transmissions Tour on Saturday, May 18, 2024 at 7:30pm. Joining Lee for this concert is special guest, Julia Pratt. Tickets range from $39-$99.
Jersey Arts Podcast: NJ Youth Symphony Celebrates 45 Years of Music Education 
Involvement in New Jersey Youth Symphony, a program of Wharton Arts in Union County, is not just about honing musical technique, it's also about developing life skills. On Sunday, May 5th, the organization will celebrate its success with students and alumni at the NJ Youth Symphony 45th Anniversary Concert. As a special treat, founding Music Director/Conductor (and current Founder/Artistic Director of the Discovery Orchestra) George Marriner Maull will be back for the first time to guest conduct part of the concert.
Newark Symphony Hall Honored Local Legend With Inaugural Sarah A'Vaughan Garde Gala 
(NEWARK, NJ) -- Newark Symphony Hall (NSH) honored the legacy of Jazz legend and Newark icon, Sarah Vaughan with the inaugural Sarah A' Vaughan Garde Gala on Thursday, April 18, 2024. The gala served as a momentous celebration of Sarah Vaughan, commemorating her 100th birthday and honoring her unparalleled contributions to the genre. Photographer Ja’vee L. Artis was there to take photos for Newark Symphony Hall. Photographer Ja’vee L. Artis was there to take photos for Newark Symphony Hall.
The Newton Theatre presents Magical Mystery Doors 
(NEWTON, NJ) -- The Newton Theatre presents Magical Mystery Doors on Saturday, July 20, 2024 at 8:00pm. They are a tribute act that blends and layers the music of three legendary bands (The Beatles, Led Zeppelin, and The Doors) to create something new and unique for music fans everywhere.
White Eagle Hall hosts Jersey Fest 
(JERSEY CITY, NJ) -- Greetings From the Garden State presents Jersey Fest at White Eagle Hall on Saturday, May 18, 2024. Get ready for an extraordinary evening celebrating the very essence of New Jersey. The event promises an unforgettable fusion of music, community, and celebration. Doors are at 6:00pm, showtime is 7:00pm.
art
Create Neurographic Art at the Ocean County Library Long Beach Island Branch 
(SURF CITY, NJ) -- In recognition of May as Mental Health Awareness Month, you're invited to create a contemplative Neurographic art piece at the Ocean County Library Long Beach Island Branch on Thursday, May 16, 2024 at 10:00am.
community
Bell Works New Jersey Announces Completion of Bell Theater; Programming to Begin Next Month 
(HOLMDEL, NJ) -- Bell Works, the Eero Saarinen-designed former Bell Labs campus and the country's first 'metroburb' – a self-contained metropolis in suburbia – has announced the grand opening of Bell Theater – the property's new home for outstanding cultural and arts programming, including professional theater, dance, concerts and films.
Claudio Mir is Named Middlesex College's 2024 Alumnus of the Year 
(MIDDLESEX COUNTY, NJ) -- Claudio Mir '96 has been named the 2024 Middlesex College Alumnus of the Year. As Alumnus of the Year, Mir will deliver remarks at Middlesex College's 57th Annual Commencement Ceremony on May 16th.
books
Newark Public Schools releases "We Were Strangers Once, Too" book 
(NEWARK, NJ) /PRNewswire/ -- Newark Public Schools announces a first-of-its kind collaborative project in American educational history, the publication of "We Were Strangers Once, Too," a collection of 58 student stories centered around themes of immigration and identity, available on Amazon.com. The book is a necessary read and an empathetic balm in a polarized world.
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