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theatre
The Many Iterations of Chazz Palminteri's 'A Bronx Tale' 
"The saddest thing in life is wasted talent."
Those words have served to inspire and haunt me for nearly two decades.
Two River Theater Introduces "Pro Series" - a career development program for teens taught by industry professionals 
(RED BANK, NJ) -- Two River Theater is excited to introduce Pro Series, a brand-new summer curriculum of specialized courses offered on evenings and Saturdays, for ages 14–18. Participants will hone their craft with unparalleled training from industry pros, expand their network and get the insider tips to jumpstart their theater career.
Jersey Arts Podcast: The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey Welcomes New Artistic Director 
The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey is New Jersey's largest professional theatre company dedicated solely to Shakespeare's canon and other classic masterworks. Previously under the leadership of artistic director Bonnie J. Monte since 1990, the theater has since welcomed Brian Crowe as the new Artistic Director as of January of 2024.
music
An Interview with Nick Corasaniti, author of 'I Don't Want to Go Home: The Oral History of the Stone Pony' 
Nick Corasaniti's I Don't Want to Go Home: The Oral History of the Stone Pony was just published by Harper Books. It is a fascinating look at both the history of the Stone Pony and the rise, fall, and rebirth of Asbury Park itself. The book includes interviews with a staggering number of people including musicians, DJs, reporters, Stone Pony employees, music industry professionals, people involved with Asbury Park, and even a few governors. It also features some exclusive, never-before-seen photos from Danny Clinch.
Rock On! This Week's Sound Bites...6/6/24 
"I guess we sort of instigated it, Wang Chung that is," laughed Wang Chung guitarist Jack Hues as he discussed the band's upcoming June 13 show at the Mayo Performing Arts Center, The Abducted By the '80s Tour, his solo albums, orchestral works and more. "We were doing various '80s package tours over the last few years and they were good but we were aware of the fact that you had to climb over other bands and the chances to play deeper cuts were limited. So, we wanted to put a tour together where there were fewer bands of good quality and each band got a chance to play a decent length set. So, everybody is doing a half-hour to 45-minute set and that means Wang Chung gets to play "Space Junk" as well as "Everybody Have Fun Tonight" and "Dance Hall Days."
NJPAC presents The Empress of Soul - Gladys Knight on September 27th 
(NEWARK, NJ) -- The Empress of Soul-seven-Time Grammy Award winner, Gladys Knight will perform live at the New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) on Friday, September 27, 2024 at 8:00pm. Gladys Knight never disappoints by putting on a high-energy show performing all of her hits that stand the test of time and the songs that everyone knows and loves like "Midnight Train to Georgia," "Heard it Through The Grapevine," "That's What Friends Are For," and so much more.
Experience the music of Elton John, The Eagles, Tom Petty and more at Axelrod Performing Arts Center 
(DEAL PARK, NJ) -- Axelrod Performing Arts Center is excited to share this summer's lineup of tribute bands, each of which is as close as you'll get to experiencing the real thing! This exciting lineup features the music of Elton John, The Eagles, Journey, Tom Petty and more, beginning June 20 and running through September 14. Tickets are on sale now.
Black Box Studios presents Distant Cousins and Soulfarm at Debonair Music Hall on June 25th 
(TEANECK, NJ) -- Black Box Studios presents Distant Cousins and Soulfarm on Tuesday, June 25, 2024 at Debonair Music Hall. Doors open at 7:00pm; showtime is 8:00pm. Tickets are $30 in advance and $36 at the door (plus a one drink minimum).
"Voice and the Violin" Joshua Bell and Larisa Martínez LIVE! At McCarter 
Graduation activities are winding down this Tuesday, May 28, 2024 evening in Princeton, NJ just as anticipation for live music is picking up at McCarter Theatre Center for a Voice and the Violin performance by celebrated classical violinist Joshua Bell and opera singer Larisa Martínez
film
New Jersey Symphony Presents the North American Premiere of 'Baahubali: The Beginning' Live in Concert 
(NEWARK, NJ) -- Experience India's biggest box-office smash-hit, Baahubali: The Beginning on a vast HD screen while the New Jersey Symphony performs M.M. Keeravani's epic score, live in-sync with the motion picture. The film tells the story of a young orphan, Shivudu (Prabhas), as he embarks on a journey of a lifetime. Performances take place Saturday, July 27, 2024 at NJPAC in Newark and Sunday, July 28, 2024 at State Theatre New Jersey in New Brunswick.
Claire Facing North screens at the 2024 New Jersey International Film Festival on Friday, June 7th 
Claire Facing North, which screens online at the 2024 New Jersey International Film Festival on Friday, June 7th, starts off with images of greenery, sheep, and an awfully violent volcano. These images act as somewhat of a parallel to the unfinished nature of lead character Claire’s sentiments. She goes off into the mountains as some sort of search for self-discovery, which is peculiar considering the age of the elderly woman. Usually, there’s this notion of having a mid-life crisis, but here, it’s apparent she’s having it at a way less tender age. What then occurs to me while watching this is that I came to this conclusion having only seen moving images as there is no dialogue to help me get there. There’s this innately visceral nature to the film, even without much dialogue. The image alone conveys so much while vocally saying literally nothing. Even having interacted with other people who appear in the film, the woman’s only reactions come from facial expressions. There is no vocal retaliation, and the viewers are left then with an introspection, giving us the opportunity to really sit with the film in real-time and think. The nature of the thinking is not of a logical one, but more of a stream of consciousness. We as viewers are put into her place, living through the same moments and having similar thoughts.
community
Red Bank Parks and Recreation Hosts Fourth Annual Pride In The Park Celebration 
The month of June is a time to showcase pride and recognize the resilience of the LGBTQ+ community worldwide. Across the state of New Jersey, there will be a series of Pride events from festivals to outdoor concerts and other events, reflecting the diversity of LGBTQ+ people. Red Bank Parks and Recreation is hosting its annual Pride In The Park celebration on Saturday, June 8th from 12 PM to 3 PM, at Riverside Gardens Parks.
Stockton Animal Lab Continues Terrapin Rescue Project with Wetlands Institute 
(MIDDLE TOWNSHIP, NJ) -- Reed Herr carefully stepped down into the marsh. The 6-year-old tightly grasped a 3-inch terrapin that had been raised in Stockton University's Animal Lab, and he eagerly awaited his chance to return it to the wild.
books
Racism in Education: Tiffany Jewell's Topic in Ocean County Library Virtual Author Talk 
(TOMS RIVER, NJ) -- Racial barriers that Tiffany Jewell met during her education led her to probe systemic neglect for Black and Brown students, which resulted in Everything I Learned about Racism I Learned in School. She'll discuss lessons learned and motivation gained in her Ocean County Library Virtual Author Talk on Thursday, June 20, 2024 at 2:00pm.
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