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theatre
Lewis Center for the Arts' Program in Theater & Music Theater presents "A Life Worth Living" 
(PRINCETON, NJ) -- The Lewis Center for the Arts' Program in Theater and Music Theater at Princeton University presents A Life Worth Living, a new dramatic-comedy musical by Princeton senior Jeffery Chen. Performance take place November 8-9 and November 14-16, 2024 in the Wallace Theater at the Lewis Arts complex on the Princeton campus.
music
American Brass Quintet Comes to Sewell on November 10th 
(SEWELL, NJ) -- Continuing Music at Bunker Hill’s mission of bringing great performers to the heart of Southern New Jersey, American Brass Quintet (ABQ) performs on Sunday, November 10, 2024 at 3:00pm with works spanning five centuries.
Albert Music Hall presents 2nd Annual Jersey Devil Show 
(WARETOWN, NJ) -- As the spooky season descends upon us, Albert Music Hall is gearing up for its annual Jersey Devil Show, set to take place on Saturday, November 2, 2024. This thrilling evening will feature music, folklore, and a dedication to New Jersey's infamous cryptid. Guests can enjoy a mix of bands that capture the season's eerie spirit. Legend has it that the Jersey Devil has a love for music, and this year's lineup aims to entice the elusive creature to make a guest appearance.
Scholarship Winners to Perform at November Jersey Jazz LIVE! Concert in Madison 
(MADISON, NJ) -- The New Jersey Jazz Society's 2024 Scholarship Winners -- pianist Lasse Corson, saxophonist Joseph Foglia, saxophonist Isaac Yi, and trumpeter Gabriel Chalick -- will perform at the Jersey Jazz LIVE! concert in Madison on Sunday, November 3, 2024. They will be joined by four veteran professionals -- guitarist/music director David O'Rourke, bassist Mary Ann McSweeney, drummer Alvester Garnett, and tenor saxophonist/flutist Don Braden.
Rock On! This Week's Sound Bites...10/24/24 
"Just a couple of changes," states Otis front man Boone Froggett, "When the pandemic hit, we only got to play maybe seven shows in 2020 and our original drummer decided that he wanted to stay home and do the family thing and our original guitar player decided he wanted to play bass for another rock band. So, that just left myself on vocals and guitar and co-founder John Seeley on bass. So, we brought in Dale Myers on drums and Alex Wells on guitar and started touring again in 2023."
Tyler, The Creator to Plays Shows in Philly/NY/NJ in July 
(NEWARK, NJ) -- Tyler, The Creator announces a 2025 world tour in support of his forthcoming album CHROMAKOPIA. Promoted by AEG Presents, CHROMAKOPIA: THE WORLD TOUR will feature special guests Lil Yachty and Paris Texas and spans North America, Europe, the United Kingdom, Australia and New Zealand over the course of 2025. The tour comes to Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia on July 5; Madison Square Garden in New York City on July 14; Barclays Center in Brooklyn on July 17; and Prudential Center in Newark on July 27, 2025.
comedy
NJPAC presents Comedian René Vaca on November 7th 
(NEWARK, NJ) -- Hilarious comic René Vaca makes his New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) debut on Thursday, November 7, 2024 for two shows: 7:30pm & 9:45pm. The 28-year-old recently stole the show at the 2024 Netflix Is A Joke Festival, where he was one of a handful of rising stars chosen to perform an "Introducing..." set.
film
Teaneck International Film Festival presents a screening of the feature documentary "Sabbath Queen" 
(TEANECK, NJ) -- The Teaneck International Film Festival presents a screening of the feature documentary Sabbath Queen on Sunday, November 10, 2024 at Temple Emeth. The film was directed and produced by Sandi DuBowski. Showtime is 3:00pm.
art
"Tradition" Art Exhibit Accompanies "Fiddler on the Roof" at Axelrod PAC 
(DEAL PARK, NJ) -- Enjoy an evening filled with "Tradition" in both art and theater as Fiddler on the Roof is presented at the Axelrod Performing Arts Center, accompanied by a related art exhibit in the venue's Gallery on Grant. The exhibit, which runs through January 2025, consists of seven artists and one photographer and gives homage to the musical. Art Director Randye Krupnick curated this exhibit to mirror the storyline in Fiddler. Visitors will witness themes of life in Lithuania, cycles of seasons, cycles of life, photos of Israel and modern Op-Art created by an artist with Ukrainian roots.
Express Yourself! Wood Painting for Teens at the Ocean County Library Waretown Branch 
(WARETOWN, NJ) -- Unleash your creativity with a unique artistic expression that will be a keepsake for years to come. Join multi-talented Debby Pease in a fun hour of "Wood Painting for Teens" at the Ocean County Library Waretown Branch on Monday, November 18, 2024. The event begins at 6:30pm.
community
Northern NJ Community Foundation's ArtsBergen Made a Splash at 10th Anniversary Bash Celebrating National Arts and Humanities Month and Jersey Arts Month 
(BERGEN COUNTY, NJ) -- The Northern New Jersey Community Foundation, a not-for-profit, 501(c)(3) organization headquartered in Hackensack, opened National Arts and Humanities and Jersey Arts Month in October with a celebration of its ArtsBergen initiative's tenth anniversary supporting the arts, artists, and creative placemaking in Bergen County, New Jersey.
Middlesex College Dedicates New Boardroom in Memory of Dorothy Power 
(MIDDLESEX COUNTY, NJ) -- Middlesex College held a dedication ceremony for its new Dorothy K. Power Boardroom on October 21, 2024, named for the College's longest-serving Board Trustee and Board Chair and a champion for higher education.
The Elisabeth Morrow School to host Open House on November 10th 
(ENGLEWOOD, NJ) -- The Elisabeth Morrow School will be hosting an Open House on Sunday, November 10, 2024 from 11:00am to 12:00pm at 435 Lydecker Street in Englewood, New Jersey. It's a great opportunity to explore the EMS campus, which boasts 14 wooded acres designated as a certified wildlife habitat in Englewood.
Appel Farm Holds Annual 'Healthy HeARTS 5k' to Promote Mindfulness and Well-being Alongside the Arts 
Physical health is one of the foundations of well-being. The arts add an expressive and enjoyable dimension to physical fitness when integrated into physical health routines. Physical activities that involve creativity or artistic expression can be more engaging and less intimidating for people who might be reluctant to engage in traditional forms of exercise. This synergy makes the arts a valuable partner in promoting physical health.
kids
Blippi to Rock Trenton in All-New Band Show 
(TRENTON, NJ) -- Round Room Live and Moonbug Entertainment are proud to announce a new live show, Blippi: Join the Band Tour. The brand-new production features musicians playing LIVE on stage and promises to bring the vivacious, energetic, and educational antics of global sensation Blippi to stages across North America in a never-before-seen show, with a stop in Trenton at the Patriots Theater at the War Memorial on Wednesday, April 23, 2025.
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Dan Aubrey to give a talk on Joseph Bonaparte at Trenton City Museum
(TRENTON, NJ) -- The life and loves of noted area 19th century beauty Annette Savage will be the topic of a talk Saturday, February 9, 2025 at Trenton City Museum at Ellarslie. Titled "Le Jeu de l'Amour," the program, led by journalist and writer Dan Aubrey, will explore how Napoleon’s brother and former King of Spain, Joseph Bonaparte, and his American mistress, Annette Savage, found passion and pain in the Trenton and Bordentown region of New Jersey. The event runs from from 2:00pm to 4:00pm.
