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theatre
Chatham Players to Kick Off Their 103rd Season with "Sideways" 
(CHATHAM, NJ) -- The Chatham Community Players will begin their 103rd season with the dramatic comedy, Sideways by Rex Pickett from September 20 to October 5, 2024 at The Chatham Playhouse 23 North Passaic Ave. Chatham. Christopher Peterson of South Orange is making his Chatham Playhouse Main Stage directorial debut.
Premiere Stages at Kean Accepting Submissions for Annual Play Festival 
(UNION, NJ) -- Premiere Stages, the professional theatre company in residence at Kean University, is accepting submissions for the 20th annual Premiere Play Festival beginning Sunday, September 1. This yearly competition for unproduced scripts offers developmental and production opportunities to up to four playwrights with strong ties to the greater metropolitan area (New Jersey, New York, Connecticut, Pennsylvania, and Delaware).
music
Celebrating Jimmy Van Heusen at NJ Jazz Society's October Jersey Jazz LIVE! 
"Darn That Dream", "Polka Dots and Moonbeams", "Call Me Irresponsible" -- Those are just three of the many popular songs composed by Jimmy Van Heusen. Lyrics for the first two were written by Johnny Burke and the third by Sammy Cahn.
Avenel Performing Arts Center presents Americana Women 
(AVENEL, NJ) -- Avenel Performing Arts Center presents Americana Women with performances on September 6-7, 2024 (both nights at 7:30pm.) Americana Women is a 4 piece folk band from New York City. Featuring exceptional singer/multi-instrumentalists, they are distinguished by their tight harmonies, sizzling solos, and passion for bringing more female artists to the spotlight.
The Lizzie Rose Music Room presents Sugar Mountain 
(TUCKERTON, NJ) -- The Lizzie Rose Music Room presents Sugar Mountain, celebrating the genius of Neil Young, on Saturday, September 7, 2024 at 7:30pm. Sugar Mountain brings together an ensemble of veteran musicians from the New Jersey music scene who faithfully replicate the songs of one of our era's most prolific and beloved singer/songwriters, Neil Young.
The Vogel presents Veronica Swift 
(RED BANK, NJ) -- The Vogel presents Veronica Swift on Saturday, September 7, 2024 at 7:30pm. Her new eponymously titled album, her third for Mack Avenue Records, is a masterful coming-out story. On her previous albums, Confessions (2019) and This Bitter Earth (2021), she ascended to the upper echelon of early 21st century jazz singers because of her virtuosic brilliance, interpretive ingenuity, bracing songwriting, and keen arrangements. Simply put, Swift is not only one of the most dazzling singers to emerge in her generation, she’s one of the most versatile.
NJPAC presents represent! social Justice through spoken word on October 19th 
(NEWARK, NJ) -- New Jersey Performing Arts Center presents Social Justice through spoken word with some of the most influential Hip Hop artists. It's going to be one special night in Newark with Rakim, Big Daddy Kane, MC Lyte, Dupré Doitall Kelly, DJ Spinna, Caridad De La Luz (La Bruja), Mahogany L. Browne, and Tyehimba Jess as they all take to the state on Saturday, October 19, 2024 at 8:00pm.
Makin Waves Song of the Week: "Count the Stars" by Kate Dressed Up 
The Makin Waves Song of the Week is "Count the Stars" from South Jersey-raised singer-songwriter Kate Dressed Up's 2022 LP, "In Another Lifetime," which recently celebrated its vinyl reissue.
film
New Jersey Film Festival Fall 2024 Video Overview 
The New Jersey Film Festival returns to Rutgers University September 6th - October 18th for the Fall 2024 season! Al Nigrin, Executive Director and Curator of the Festival, provides a video overview of the films being showcased via EBTV.
Informative feature documentary A.P. Giannini screens at the Fall 2024 New Jersey Film Festival on Sunday, September 8! 
A.P. Giannini is an insightful documentary that tells the incredible true story of Amadeo Peter Giannini, the son of Italian immigrants in San Francisco, the man who revolutionized the world of finance by lending money to low-income workers and migrants during the worst economic crises of all times. He embraced the idea of ethical finance, fighting against usury and speculation.
Here is my interview with A.P. Giannini Co-Directors Valentina Signorelli and Cecilia Zoppelletto:
New Release Review - "Blink Twice" 
Ever since Get Out we've received a slew of movies in which a protagonist who is neither wealthy, white nor male finds themselves surrounded by people who are either wealthy, white, male or some combination thereof. Zoë Kravitz' directorial debut Blink Twice is so indebted to this formula that it could have been titled Don't Worry about The Menu at Saltburn Darling. It takes a protagonist who is neither wealthy, white nor male and surrounds them with characters who are very much a combination of all three. Much of its drama has been done to death in the post-MeToo era but there are some cleverly subversive touches that struggle to escape what ultimately becomes a rather formulaic thriller.
art
Ocean County Library Toms River Branch to Feature Toms River Artist Community Exhibit in September 
(TOMS RIVER, NJ) -- The Ocean County Library Toms River Branch is pleased to present a display of creations by members of the Toms River Artist Community (TRAC), Wednesday, September 4 through Monday, September 30, 2024. The Second Floor Gallery exhibit will feature a dramatic mix of original images in oils, watercolors and photographs.
Gallery211 presents "Inspirations from Near and Far" - works by Lin Kossak and Katie Anne Stone 
(RED BANK, NJ) -- Gallery211 presents "Inspirations from Near and Far," an exhibition which showcases the distinctive works of Lin Kossak and Katie Anne Stone. The exhibition explores the artists' deep connections with nature, mythology, and the cosmos, offering visitors a unique opportunity to experience their interpretations of the world around us and beyond. It is on view from September 26 through December 13, 2024.
The BrassWorks Gallery presents "Architectural Echoes" by Michael Wolf 
(MONTCLAIR, NJ) -- The BrassWorks Gallery presents the captivating works of renowned artist Michael Wolf in his latest exhibition, Architectural Echoes, which runs from October 17 through January 10, 2025. This exhibition delves into the profound connection between human experience and architectural spaces, showcasing Wolf's unique ability to translate physical environments’ psychological and emotional impacts into striking sculptural forms.
food
Penn Museum to Host 2nd Annual Philly Black Wine Fest 
(PHILADELPHIA, PA) -- Get ready to raise a glass of red, white and rose to celebrate Greater Philadelphia's Black wine community! The 2nd Annual Philly Black Wine Festival powered by Kabila Events returns on Saturday, September 14, 2024 from 6:30pm to 11:30pm. Following the event's sold out debut in 2023, the event is back bigger in year two with a new location at the Penn Museum (3260 South Street), in University City.
community
Top 15 Most Read Stories At New Jersey Stage From August 25-31, 2024 
Here's a look at the top 15 most read articles published at New Jersey Stage from August 25-31, 2024. Each week we publish about 70 articles, including several original columns and features, along with news releases for events happening throughout the state and nearby areas like Philadelphia and New York City. This week's top 15 includes articles from 9 counties in New Jersey (Bergen, Cape May, Cumberland, Gloucester, Essex, Hudson, Ocean, Union, and Warren).
books
Re-Discover Joys of Living: Nate Klemp's Ocean County Library Virtual Author Talk 
(TOMS RIVER, NJ) -- When the daily barrage of information overwhelms us, is shutting down the only solution? Philosopher and New York Times bestselling author Nate Klemp, Ph.D., will offer direction to paths that lead to open-mindedness in his Ocean County Library Virtual Author Talk on Wednesday, September 18, 2024. The event begins at 2:00pm.
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