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theatre
Four Badass Women Take On The French Revolution in "The Revolutionists" at The Theater Project 
(WEST ORANGE, NJ) -- The Theater Project presents The Revolutionists, a zany comedy about four women living boldly through the French Revolution, from July 11-21, 2024. Playwright Olympe De Gouge, assassin Charlotte Corday, former queen Marie Antoinette, and Haitian rebel Marianne Angelle hang out, murder Marat, lose their heads, and try to beat back the extremist insanity in revolutionary Paris.
Jersey Arts TV: Premiere Stages at Kean University Delves into the Underground Railroad with "Still" 
New Jersey history is at the helm of the newly commissioned play by Premiere Stages. Thanks to the Liberty Live commissions series, a unique partnership with Kean University's Liberty Hall Museum, Premiere Stages seeks to produce new plays that celebrate New Jersey's rich and diverse history.
bergenPAC's Performing Arts School presents "The Wizard of Oz" 
(ENGLEWOOD, NJ) -- Bergen Performing Arts Center (bergenPAC)'s Performing Arts School presents The Wizard of Oz from July 26-28, 2024. Join them for a magical journey over the rainbow with this enchanting production. Watch as Dorothy and her newfound friends—the Scarecrow, Tin Man, and Cowardly Lion—embark on an unforgettable adventure to the Emerald City.
Gateway Playhouse presents two performances of "Crying on the Camino" 
(SOMERS POINT, NJ) -- Gateway Playhouse will produce the award-winning, one-woman show "Crying on the Camino," written by and starring Celeste Mancinelli for two performances only - Saturday, July 13 at 7:00pm and Sunday, July 14 at 3:00pm.
music
Rock On! This Week's Sound Bites..6/27/24 
Joanne Shaw Taylor was "Discovered" by Eurythmics Dave Stewart when she was just 16 years old and at his urging, she teamed up with him; thus, opening doors which are now wide open spaces for this artist who was born in Wednesbury, West Midlands, England.
Lizzie Rose Music Room presents Ruthie Foster 
(TUCKERTON, NJ) -- Lizzie Rose Music Room presents Ruthie Foster on Wednesday, July 24, 2024. Ruthie Foster is a five-time Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter who mixes a wide palette of American song forms, from gospel and blues to jazz, folk and soul. Doors are at 7:00pm, showtime is 7:30pm.
dance
NJPAC presents dance performances by Malevo, the Hip Hop Nutcracker, State Ballet Theatre of Ukraine, and Forces of Nature 
(NEWARK, NJ) -- New Jersey Performing Arts Center presents a plethora of dance performances as part of the m&t bank dance series. The series includes performances by Malevo, the Hip Hop Nutcracker, State Ballet Theatre of Ukraine, and Forces of Nature.
art
Alfa Art Gallery Presents The Summer 2024 NBAS Oil, Sculpture, and Mixed Media Exhibition "Color and Texture: Anthologies of Artistry" 
(NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ) -- Alfa Art Gallery Presents The Summer 2024 NBAS Oil, Sculpture, and Mixed Media Exhibition Color and Texture: Anthologies of Artistry. The event is free and open from August 27 until October 19, 2024.
community
Newark Symphony Hall's Annual Summit Highlights the Power of Black Creative Innovation with Amanda Seales 
(NEWARK, NJ) -- Newark Symphony Hall (NSH) presented its second annual Black Creative Economy Summit on June 24-26, 2024, providing a space for artistry, innovation, black entrepreneurship, and economic resilience. The three-day event was part of the last leg of the state's North to Shore Festival, aimed to celebrate everything that makes Jersey great - its talent, diversity and creativity, and featured renowned actress, comedian, and social advocate Amanda Seales as the keynote speaker.
Hudson County Announces Grant Winners for the County's Arts In Education Program 
Hudson County Executive Craig Guy and Hudson County Director of Cultural & Heritage Affairs, Tourism Development Gina Hulings announced grant winners for the 2024-2025 Arts in Education program. The program provides funds to non-profit arts organizations that will give art instruction to students in participating schools throughout the county. Programs are accessible to all students with varying degrees of learning abilities and all programs present barrier free opportunities. In total, $225,000 will be granted to 19 non-profit organizations, as well as 36 schools located in 8 municipalities across Hudson County. This project is supported in part by the National Endowment for the Arts.
books
Meet Master Falconer Bob Glass at the Ocean County Library Manchester Branch 
(MANCHESTER TOWNSHIP, NJ) -- Bob Glass's 40 years as a Master Falconer have given him a trove of stories and a deep understanding of avian life. Bob will share tales, sign copies of his book A Journey with Red Tails and introduce you to one of his feathered favorites at the OCL Manchester Branch on Saturday, July 20, 2024. The event begins at 2:00pm.
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