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theatre
South Camden Theatre Company presents "Kill Move Paradise" 
(CAMDEN, NJ) -- South Camden Theatre Company's 2024 season opens with Philadelphia playwright James Ijames's powerful and satirical play, Kill Move Paradise which runs across three weekends (April 26-28, May 3-5, May 10-12, 2024.). This play explores the themes of stereotypes, fear, and threat of death that black men of all ages face every day. Kill Move Paradise is a drama about police brutality against Black men and women.
Introducing The Garden State New Play Festival 
The Garden State New Play Festival is a groundbreaking initiative devised by the Jersey City Theater Center (JCTC), The New Jersey Play Lab (NJPL), and the Department of Theatre and Dance's BA Theatre Studies Program at Montclair State University. This innovative model reimagines the approach to new play development and festivals, fostering a supportive environment for playwrights while actively engaging audiences and communities.
Holmdel Theatre Company presents Lena Hall in "The Show Goes On" 
(HOLMDEL, NJ) -- Holmdel Theatre Company presents Tony winner and Grammy nominee Lena Hall in her new production, The Show Goes On. The performance will take place on Saturday, May 4, 2024 at 8:00pm in the Duncan Smith Theater.
music
An Interview with Jim Loughlin of moe. 
On Thursday, July 4, 2024, moe. will be returning to the Stone Pony in Asbury Park, NJ. Joining them will be summer tour collaborators, Daniel Donato's Cosmic Country and Neighbor. To celebrate the return of moe. for the 50th anniversary of the Stone Pony, I was able to catch up with Jim Loughlin (percussionist/Swiss army knife) and relive the glory days of past performances at the Jersey Shore while discussing the current state of the band.
English Opera "Dido and Aeneas" to be performed in Morristown 
(MORRISTOWN, NJ) -- On Saturday, May 4, 2024 at St. Mary's Abbey of Morristown, a musical merger between the Somerset Hills Chorus of Music in the Somerset Hills (MISH) and the Trenton-based LOTUS Chorale is bound to generate an electric performance of Henry Purcell's Dido and Aeneas, one of the first English operas ever written. Showtime is 7:00pm.
Snarky Puppy LIVE! at McCarter Theatre Center 
Music lovers at Princeton, NJ's McCarter Theatre Center this Tuesday, April 16, 2024 evening ready themselves for an unleashed New Jersey performance by Snarky Puppy. The Texas-based ensemble, which has performed with artists as diverse as Michael McDonald, Justin Timberlake, and Snoop Dogg, is known for an appealing combination of jazz, rock, funk, and world music that has earned them five Grammy nominations and five wins, including a 2023 Best Contemporary Instrumental performance award for their latest recording, Empire Central.
State Theatre New Jersey presents YES Epics & Classics featuring Jon Anderson and The Band Geeks 
(NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ) -- State Theatre New Jersey and Metropolitan Entertainment present YES Epics & Classics Featuring Jon Anderson and The Band Geeks on Thursday, May 30, 2024 at 8:00pm. Tickets range from $39-$79.
Roy's Hall presents Kalos 
(BLAIRSTOWN, NJ) -- Kalos, a Celtic roots trio, will perform an eclectic, invigorating mix of instrumentals and songs at Roy's Hall on Friday, May 17, 2024. Showtime is 8:00pm.
All That Jazz In June 
(RAHWAY, NJ) -- It's not often that you hear and see National and Internationally recognized performers in a state-of-the-art concert venue of less than 200 seats, but Union County Performing Arts Center (UCPAC) in collaboration with WBGO 88.3 radio, and Smooth Jazz New Jersey are about to make that happen in a three part "All That Jazz" series.
Makin Waves Song of the Week: "Wave" by Scott McDonald 
The very appropriately entitled Makin Waves Song of the Week, "Wave," is the second single from Tusk guitarist-vocalist Scott McDonald's forthcoming solo LP.
dance
American Repertory Ballet | Princeton Ballet School Celebrated 70th Anniversary at Platinum Jubilee Gala 
(PRINCETON, NJ) -- American Repertory Ballet and Princeton Ballet School celebrated the organization's 70th anniversary with a sold-out Platinum Jubilee Gala on Saturday, April 20, 2024. Held at Jasna Polana in Princeton, this milestone event honored the Chairs of the Board of Trustees from 1954 through to the present. Nine of these Honorees were in attendance, including: Nancy Becker, Patrick Bradley, Susan Croll (current Chair), Dr. DonnaJean Fredeen, Rachel Gray, Dr. Penelope Lattimer, Nancy MacMillan, Marie Mascherin, and Charles Metcalf.
art
Oyster Point Gallery presents Works by Joseph Iorio, Zee Cordero, Jane Kleiman, and Mark Harari 
(RED BANK, NJ) -- In an exciting first, The Oyster Point Gallery will present four exhibitions in its gallery spaces. Joseph Iorio's inaugural solo exhibition, "Structural Abstractions," will be on the first floor. Zee Cordero's Pop paintings will be on the second floor. Jane Kleiman's sculptural ceramics and Mark Harari's luminescent transparencies will be shown in the Atrium.
poetry
Hoboken Historical Museum Hosts Book Celebration & Signing with Jersey City Poet Laureate Ann E. Wallace 
(HOBOKEN, NJ) -- The Hoboken Historical Museum and Poet-in-Residence Danny Shot will host a book celebration and book signing for the Jersey City Poet Laureate, Ann E. Wallace. This literary event takes place on Sunday, May 5, 2024 at the Hoboken Historical Museum. The event is free and begins at 4:00pm.
community
New Jersey Stage Reaches Milestone: Ten Years Covering The Arts 
(BELMAR, NJ) — On April 23, 2024, New Jersey Stage celebrated its tenth anniversary covering the arts as a business. The independent site has published over 30,000 articles to date with no signs of slowing down, and continues its mission of providing affordable advertising for the arts.
Top 15 Most Read Stories At New Jersey Stage From April 21-27, 2024 
Here's a look at the top 15 most read articles published at New Jersey Stage from April 21-27, 2024. Each week we publish about 70 articles, including several original columns and features, along with news releases for events happening throughout the state and nearby areas like Philadelphia and New York City. This week's top 15 includes articles from 8 counties in New Jersey (Bergen, Essex, Mercer, Middlesex, Monmouth, Ocean, Somerset, and Sussex).
Clinton Hill Community Action Celebrates the 1st Anniversary of the ArtsXChange in Newark's Clinton Hill Community 
(NEWARK, NJ) -- In 2023, Clinton Hill Community Action, unveiled a groundbreaking initiative that would transform the cultural landscape of the South Ward. Season 1 of the ArtsXChange, a collaborative effort with the renowned NJPAC, marked a milestone in community engagement and creative expression.
New Jersey Hall of Fame and Middletown Township Unveil Van Zandt Way to Honor Billy and Stevie Van Zandt 
(MIDDLETOWN TOWNSHIP, NJ) /PRNewswire/ -- Musician Stevie Van Zandt, and his brother, playwright Billy Van Zandt, were honored on April 26, 2024 with a street dedication in their hometown of Middletown Township. The New Jersey Hall of Fame (NJHOF) is partnering with Middletown Township to ceremonially dedicate Wilson Avenue, the street where Billy and Stevie Van Zandt grew up, as Van Zandt Way, serving as a perpetual reminder of their profound influence and lasting impact.
Mayor Fulop Celebrates Artistic Excellence: $1 Million in Arts & Culture Trust Fund Grants Awarded to Jersey City Artists & Arts Organizations 
(JERSEY CITY, NJ) -- Jersey City Mayor Steven M. Fulop joins the Office of Cultural Affairs to announce the latest boost to the city’s growing arts community, awarding more than $1 million in much-needed funding to 78 local artists and arts organizations through the third round of grants from the Arts and Culture Trust Fund.
books
R.F. Kuang to Tackle Diversity, Racism, Integrity in Ocean County Library Virtual Author Talk 
(TOMS RIVER, NJ) -- Rebecca F. Kuang's views of diversity, bias, and cultural appropriation reach new heights – and depths - in her compelling novel Yellowface. Join her for an exploration of these hot-button topics during her Ocean County Library Virtual Author Talk on Tuesday, May 21, 2024 at 7:00pm.
