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theatre
This Week in Theatre: Previews for Plays Taking Place July 16-23, 2024 
Here are previews of plays taking place from July 16-23, 2024 including a look at productions currently being presented and those coming soon. Click on the title to go to the full preview. New Jersey Stage covers Equity, community, college, and high school theatre. Check back every week for the weekly theatre preview.
New Jersey Lyric Opera Returns to Kelsey Theatre for Summer Opera Festival 
(WEST WINDSOR, NJ) -- New Jersey Lyric Opera (NJLO) returns to Mercer County Community College's Kelsey Theatre for a second year with a weekend of opera favorites on MCCC's West Windsor Campus, July 26-28, 2024 during the Summer Opera Festival. Set with a wide range of emotions and melodies, the festival weekend features presentations by talented artists from the tri-state region and beyond. The weekend includes the presentation of three opera's, plus the Gala Spectacular, a showcase of opera favorites.
music
WRAT presents Theory of a Deadman: Unplugged with special guests Saint Asonia and Cory Marks at The Basie 
(RED BANK, NJ) -- WRAT presents Theory of a Deadman: Unplugged with special guests Saint Asonia and Cory Marks on Wednesday, November 6, 2024 at Count Basie Center for the Arts. Showtime is 7:30pm.
This Week in Music: Previews for Concerts July 16-23, 2024 
Here is a look at upcoming shows taking place from July 16-23, 2024 along with our featured listings. New Jersey Stage offers previews of concerts throughout the Garden State as well as select shows in New York City and Philadelphia areas.
Outpost in the Burbs presents Robyn Hitchcock 
(MONTCLAIR, NJ) -- Outpost in the Burbs presents Robyn Hitchcock on Saturday, October 26, 2024 at First Congregational Church of Montclair. Imogen Clark will open the night. Doors are at 7:30pm, showtime is 8:00pm.
NJ Clearwater Festival Rolls Into Labor Day Weekend In Asbury Park Celebrating Music and Mother Earth 
(ASBURY PARK, NJ) -- The Wag, Chuck Lambert Band, and Poppa John Bug Band are among the many performers bringing their music to Sunset Park in Asbury Park for the 49th Annual Clearwater Festival Labor Day Weekend (Saturday, August 31 and Sunday, September 1, 2024). The free, fun-filled, family-friendly event is the longest-running environmental festival in New Jersey.
art
Zimmerli Renews Prestigious KultureCity(R) Certification, Furthering Commitment to Inclusivity 
(NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ) -- KultureCity®, a leading nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting inclusivity and accessibility for individuals with sensory needs, proudly announces the achievement of the Zimmerli Art Museum at Rutgers—New Brunswick for its ongoing commitment to creating sensory-inclusive spaces. KultureCity’s flagship initiative, the Sensory Inclusive™ program, has been widely embraced by venues, stadiums, and cultural institutions across the nation and around the world.
Hoboken Historical Museum presents "On The Steps of St. Ann's: A Collection of Photographs from The Feast 2001-2022 by Bob Delevante" 
(HOBOKEN, NJ) -- The Hoboken Historical Museum presents "On The Steps of St. Ann's: A Collection of Photographs from The Feast 2001-2022 by Bob Delevante." The exhibit will be on display from July 21-August 25, 2024.
Port Authority of New York and New Jersey and JFK Millennium Partners Announce Artists to Create Permanent Commissions at JFK International Airport's New Terminal 6 
(QUEENS, NY) /PRNewswire/ -- The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey and JFK Millennium Partners (JMP), the company selected to build and operate the highly anticipated $4.2 billion Terminal 6 (T6) at John F. Kennedy International Airport, announced on July 16, 2024 that 18 artists have been selected to debut new public art commissions when the terminal opens to passengers in 2026.
food
Sip, Savor, Songs, and Support: Wine on the Waterfront 2024 at Washington Crossing Historic Park 
(WASHINGTON CROSSING, PA) -- The 7th Annual Wine on the Waterfront returns to the banks of the Delaware River at 1112 River Rd in Washington Crossing, PA on Saturday, July 27 from 3:00pm to 7:00pm. At this tasting event, sip on wine from a number of Pennsylvania and New Jersey wineries, savor food in a relaxing atmosphere, and hear songs from a local jazz musician while supporting Washington Crossing Historic Park.
community
SONIC Drive-In to Open in Berlin Township on Monday, July 22nd 
(WEST BERLIN, NJ) /PRNewswire/ -- SONIC® Drive-In announced the opening of their new Berlin Township restaurant in West Berlin at 299 NJ-73 N. A Buffalo Wild Wings GO location will also open on the site later this year.
Heart of the City Festival Returns to Rahway, Showcasing Local Black and Brown Talent 
(RAHWAY, NJ) -- The 2024 Heart of the City Festival is set to captivate the Rahway community once again on Saturday, August 3, 2024 from 12:00pm to 6:00pm. Under the coordination of Rahway local, Parisse Dawkins, the Heart of the City Festival aims to shine a spotlight on the immense talent of the local Black and Brown community in the New Jersey area, with a special emphasis on Rahway creatives.
New Jersey Hall of Fame Announces 2024 Class 
(NEWARK, NJ) /PRNewswire/ -- On the heels of opening the New Jersey Hall of Fame at American Dream, the New Jersey Hall of Fame (NJHOF) announces its 2024 Class of Jersey greats. The list of 18 Inductees includes Actress Meryl Streep, Actor Paul Rudd, Founder and CEO of Jersey Mike's Subs Peter Cancro, former NY Giants Quarterback Phil Simms, and Singer-Songwriter Lesley Gore.
Events This Week in New Jersey: July 16-23, 2024 
Here is a look at upcoming events taking place from July 16-23, 2024 along with our featured listings. New Jersey Stage offers previews of events throughout the Garden State as well as select shows in New York City and Philadelphia areas.
PEAK Performances at Montclair State University Announces 2024-25 Season 
(MONTCLAIR, NJ) -- PEAK Performances at Montclair State University, which develops, produces, and presents world-class professional live performances that connect communities across Montclair and surrounding areas, has announced its 2024-25 season, bringing a diversity of genres and forms to the Alexander Kasser Theater.
books
"Born In The U.S.A." by Jim Cullen - newly revised and expanded 3rd edition out now 
Pioneering the field of Springsteen scholarship when it first appeared in 1997, Born in the U.S.A. by Jim Cullen remains one of the definitive studies of Springsteen's work and its impact on American culture. Moving beyond journalistic and biographical approaches, Cullen situates the artist in a wider historical canvas that stretches from the Puritans to Barack Obama, showing how he has absorbed, refracted, and revitalized American mythology, including the American Dream, the work ethic, and the long quest for racial justice. Exploring difficult questions about Springsteen's politics, he finds a man committed to both democratic and republican principles, as well as a patriot dedicated to revealing the lapses of a country he loves.
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