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
Applications Now Open for Art House Productions' 2024-25 INKubator New Play Program 
(JERSEY CITY, NJ) -- Art House Productions' INKubator program is an eight-month generative playwriting process for six playwrights-in-residence in Jersey City, culminating in the annual INKubator New Play Festival in May. From October 2024 to May 2025, playwrights will meet monthly in person as a group alongside program director Alex Tobey to develop the first draft of a brand new play and receive feedback.
The Artist Collective Troupe presents "The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee" this weekend 
(POINT PLEASANT, NJ) -- The Artist Collective Troupe will present their summer musical, The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee on Friday, August 9 and Saturday, August 10, 2024 at the Woman's Club of Point Pleasant. Join an eclectic group of pre-teens as they vie for the spelling championship of a lifetime!
"Broadway Ray" Soehngen Raises over $33,000 for Algonquin Arts Theatre 
(MANSASQUAN, NJ) -- Algonquin Arts Theatre (Pamela Ward-Executive Director) announced that the theater's longtime supporter, "Broadway Ray" Soehngen helped the theatre raise over $33,000 during July's production of Cats by leading a matching gift fundraiser. The annual Broadway Ray Match funds the theatre's education programs and underwrites the cost of the Algonquin Youth Ensemble (AYE).
music
Single Tickets For New Jersey Symphony's 2024-25 Season Are Now On Sale 
(NEWARK, NJ) -- All single tickets are now available for purchase to the New Jersey Symphony's 2024–25 season including classical, movie and family concerts. Patrons can purchase tickets for individual concerts and can save through subscriptions and Compose Your Own Series packages of three or more mainstage concerts.
BlowUpRadio.com's New & Notable NJ Music 8/5/24 
Hubbell Benson, Tony Lio, Jason Brown, Bride Riot, Squirrel, Jazz 300, Mike Montrey Band, Psychiatric Metaphors, Sean Connolly, Mars Kushi, and Ciara Zwicker. Plus a look back at "Keep Calm" by September's Ghost.
film
Celebrate Cinematic Camp at The ShowRoom's "Summer Camp" Film Series! 
(ASBURY PARK, NJ) -- ATTENTION CAMPERS! The ShowRoom Cinema has announced its "Summer Camp" film series, a celebration of some of the campiest and kitchiest films of all time. Join them for three nights of over-the-top performances, outrageous plots, and unforgettable moments. The lineup includes screenings of Supergirl, Death Becomes Her, and Can't Stop the Music.
dance
Atlantic City Ballet Announces 2024 Season 
(ATLANTIC CITY, NJ) -- The Atlantic City Ballet is beginning its 42nd year with a full schedule of performances both in Atlantic City and across the region. The season kicks off in September with a return engagement at the Ocean City Music Pier with the Ocean City POPS. The end of that month, the company returns to its residency at Caesars with Coppelia and then 4 additional performances throughout the season. The company is excited to be adding new venues and exciting new partnerships this season.
food
Dan Fitzpatrick of River Edge Named Grand Prize Winner in Guy Fieri's "Big Flavor, Bigger Heroes Flavortown Recipe Contest" 
(BOCA RATON, FL) (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Celebrity chef and restaurateur Guy Fieri is thrilled to announce Dan Fitzpatrick, of River Edge, New Jersey, as the winner of his highly anticipated "Big Flavor, Bigger Heroes Flavortown Recipe Contest." With over 22,000 votes cast nationwide, Fitzpatrick’s one-pan wonder, the Chicken Caprese Bowl, emerged victorious in a fiercely competitive field, capturing the hearts and taste buds of voters across the country.
community
Explore the Best of the Garden State with Discover Jersey Art's Annual Road Trip Guide 
(BURLINGTON, NJ) -- The Jersey Arts Road Trip Guide returns for 2024 to spotlight 10 towns throughout New Jersey that make ideal destinations for visitors. The easy-to-navigate guide offers a mix of dining, nightlife, shopping and accommodations, as well as cultural experiences including theater and visual arts. It's the perfect way for visitors to plan a fun-filled day trip, or overnight stay in New Jersey.
