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theatre
The MAC Players at the Middletown Arts Center presents "Into the Woods" 
(MIDDLETOWN, NJ) -- The MAC Players at the Middletown Arts Center presents Into The Woods over two weekends, October 18–20 and October 25–27, 2024. James Lapine and Stephen Sondheim take everyone's favorite storybook characters and bring them together for a timeless, yet relevant, piece... and a rare modern classic. The Tony Award-winning book and score are both enchanting and touching. Orchestrations by Jonathan Tunick. This will be the ninth production for the community theater group and will be led by Director Kathy Connolly with Musical Director Matt Ebersole, Choreographer Samantha Amaral and Assistant Director Victoria Keiser.
The Headless Horseman Rides Again in the Legend of Sleepy Hollow at Mile Square Theatre 
The beloved tale of Ichabod Crane, the Headless Horseman, and the town of Sleepy Hollow is woven into the fabric of American folklore. A witty adaptation of Washington Irving's timeless ghost story, "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow," comes to life on stage, October 3-20, 2024, at the Mile Square Theatre in Hoboken, New Jersey. The 80-minute show is full of twists, turns, and tee-hees, all told by one man, Shawn K. Jain, performing courtesy of the Actors' Equity Association. Jain embodies a variety of characters using vocal and physical changes to transform seamlessly from one person to the next.
Literature to Life Performs at Two Free Events Across New York City Public Libraries in October 
(NEW YORK, NY) -- This month, Literature to Life (LTL) will bring two of its Signature titles to two events that are free and open to the public, hosted in New York City and Queens public libraries. The first event, presented in partnership with the Literary Freedom Project, will take place on Saturday, October 5 at 1:30pm at Bronx Library Center. The second will take place on Saturday, October 19 at 3:30pm at Langston Hughes Library as part of their annual Literary Arts Festival.
music
Rock On! This Week's Sound Bites...10/3/24 
"We are in Skokie, Illinois, just finished up in Canada and we're playing Chicago tomorrow," said Billy Bob Thornton, a.k.a "Bud" of The Boxmasters as he and guitarist/producer J.D. Andrew discussed the band's formation, recording equipment, sound and a rainy day in West Long Branch as they prepare to return once again to the intimate confines of Monmouth University's Pollak Theatre for a 7 p.m. show on October 11.
Grunin Center presents Sixtiesmania on Saturday 
(TOMS RIVER, NJ) -- Sixtiesmania will take over the Jay & Linda Grunin Center for the Arts on Saturday, October 5, 2024 when the dynamic tribute band presents "A Journey Through the Sixties" with shows at 3:00pm & 8:00pm. Covering all the great groups and songs that became an iconic backdrop to that turbulent decade, Sixtiesmania takes the audience on a musical roller coaster ride from the Beatles to The Beach Boys and everything in between, including the British Invasion, the California sounds, Carnaby Street, the Vietnam tour of duty, Flower Power, Woodstock and so much more.
Dueling Pianist, Who Performed on "Don't Forget the Lyrics" with Host Wayne Brady, to Play at The Community Chest's Shake Rattle and Roll Fall Celebration 
(ENGLEWOOD, NJ) -- Shake, Rattle & Roll Dueling Pianos, New York City's longest running all request Rock 'n Roll party, is coming to northern New Jersey to perform in The Community Chest of Eastern Bergen County's Fall Celebration on Tuesday, October 29, 2024. Dueling pianists, Mark Weisner and Rob Carroll, will present an evening of live piano music, comedy, and cabaret at the Englewood Field Club (341 Engle Street) in Englewood from 7:00pm to 10:00pm. Weisner performed for several years on the FOX TV show, Don't Forget the Lyrics, with host Wayne Brady.
film
New Release Review - "Apartment 7A" 
Roman Polanski's Rosemary's Baby is the latest beloved horror movie to get the uncalled-for prequel treatment. The motivation for such ventures is generally down to simple brand recognition, yet the almost non-existent marketing for Apartment 7A makes no mention of its connection to the 1968 film, either because the suits at Paramount want to distance themselves from persona non grata Polanski or they have such a low opinion of director Natalie Erika James's film that they want to avoid damaging their acclaimed IP (the latter would be a first for a Hollywood studio).
community
OctoberFest at The Union Market & Gallery: A Night of Music, Art, and Spooky Community Fun 
(TUCKERTON, NJ) -- Get ready for an unforgettable evening of music, art, and community spirit at the first-ever OctoberFest in the Tuckerton Seaport, happening on Saturday, October 12th from 5:00pm to 9:00pm at The Union Market & Gallery. This event promises a vibrant mix of live performances, local vendors, art displays, face painting, and delicious food and drink specials.
7th Annual Pork Roll Palooza to take place October 12st in Phillipsburg 
(PHILLIPSBURG, NJ) -- Norwescap is proud to host the 7th Annual Pork Roll Palooza presented by The Taylor Provisions Company, in partnership with the Phillipsburg Downtown Association, on Saturday, October 12, 2024 from 11:00am to 5:00pm at Shappell Park, 353 South Main Street in Phillipsburg. This family-friendly fest is one of the area's most fun fall events. Admission is free. In the case of severe weather, the rain date is Sunday, October 13.
