Here is the morning update from New Jersey's arts newswire. We regularly publish between 8-15 new articles and news reports each day. Nobody covers the Arts throughout the Garden State like New Jersey Stage!
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theatre
Vanguard Theater Company presents 'Pippin' 
(MONTCLAIR, NJ) -- Vanguard Theater Company presents Pippin from June 13-30, 2024. Immerse yourself in the enchanting tale of Pippin, where fantasy and reality collide in a whirlwind of adventure and intrigue. Follow our enigmatic hero as he seeks purpose and fulfillment in a world full of possibilities and pitfalls.
One-Man Show on Novelist and Activist James Baldwin Returns to Cape May in Honor of Juneteenth 
(CAPE MAY, NJ) -- For the second year in a row, East Lynne Theater Company will host a Juneteenth staged reading of "Citizen James, or The Young Man Without a Country" to honor the national holiday. The free event will take place on Saturday, June 22, 2024 at the Cape May Rotary Park Bandstand. Showtime is 2:30pm.
music
Shea Center for Performing Arts presents The Kelly Green Seems Quartet 
(WAYNE, NJ) -- New York City based pianist, vocalist, composer, and educator Kelly Green brings her heartfelt, luminous, and swinging music to the stage at Shea Center for Performing Arts with her Seems Quartet on Monday, July 22, 2024 at 7:30pm. The quartet is named after the latest release of her working group of Evan Hyde, Luca Soul Rosenfeld, and Elijah J. Thomas.
Lizzie Rose Music Room presents Robbie Fulks & Bill Kirchen 
(TUCKERTON, NJ) -- The Lizzie Rose Music Room presents Robbie Fulks & Bill Kirchen on Wednesday, July 17, 2024. Doors open at 7:00pm, showtime is 7:30pm. Tickets are $40 in advance and $45 at the door.
Clinton Hill Community Action and NJPAC South Ward ArtsXChange Present: South Ward Celebration Of Gospel 
(NEWARK, NJ) -- Clinton Hill Community Action (CHCA) and NJPAC South Ward ArtsXChange present the South Ward Celebration Of Gospel, taking place on June 18, 2024, at Zion Hill Baptist Church (152 Osborne Terrace) in Newark from 6:00pm to 8:00pm. This special event is a celebration of Gospel Music in honor of Black Music Month (June), showcasing the rich heritage and enduring legacy of Gospel music—from Spirituals to Praise and Worship Music.
Music Box at the Borgata presents Amos Lee 
(ATLANTIC CITY, NJ) -- Amos Lee comes to the Music Box at the Borgata on Saturday, July 13, 2024 as part of his US 2024 tour, spanning the country with dates in June, July, and September. Fans at shows get a preview of his stunning forthcoming 11th studio album, Transmissions, the artist's first body of original work in over two years. The LP is a testament to vulnerability, with his live shows creating an open, emotional space for performer and audience. Showtime is 8:00pm.
Middlesex County's Music-In-The-Park Summer Concert Series Returns For 2024 
(MIDDLESEX COUNTY, NJ) -- Middlesex County's annual Music-in-the-Park Summer Concert Series is back for the 2024 season with shows from some of the finest musicians in the County! Spend your summer evenings enjoying free live music at one of Middlesex County's many picturesque parks, all you need to bring is your favorite lawn chair and love of music.
"One Incredible Experience!" esperanza spalding LIVE! at McCarter Theatre Center 
Anticipation is running high inside Princeton, NJ's historic McCarter Theatre Center auditorium this Sunday, June 2, 2024 evening as music lovers await a live performance by the acclaimed jazz artist, esperanza spalding.
community
Bergen County Announces Juneteenth Events 
(HACKENSACK, NJ) -- Bergen County Executive Jim Tedesco and the Board of County Commissioners announced the county's programming in celebration of Juneteenth.
