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theatre
Jersey Arts TV: Small but Mighty Cast of 'A Christmas Carol' Entertains Audiences at the Shakespeare Theatre of NJ 
'Tis the season for festive holiday outings and lucky for us the Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey has risen to the occasion with their take on "A Christmas Carol."
Skyline Arts presents Bye Bye Birdie: Youth Edition this weekend 
(JERSEY CITY, NJ) -- Skyline Arts presents Bye Bye Birdie: Youth Edition at Art House Productions with four performances from December 7-8, 2024. This is a fun-loving musical filled with rock & roll, humor, and vibrant songs.
Masquerade Theatre presents "You're A Good Man, Charlie Brown" 
(RIVERSIDE, NJ) -- Masquerade Theatre presents You're A Good Man, Charlie Brown from weekends from December 6-21, 2024. Charlie Brown and the entire Peanuts gang explore life's great questions as they play baseball, struggle with homework, sing songs, swoon over their crushes, and celebrate the joy of friendship.
Luna Stage's "Mrs. Stern Wanders the Prussian State Library" Gets A New 5 Week Run Off Broadway 
(NEW YORK, NY) -- Congrats to Luna Stage! Due to critical acclaim and an incredible run of sold out performances at 59E59 Theaters, Luna Stage's New York premiere of Jenny Lyn Bader's Mrs. Stern Wanders the Prussian State Library, directed by Ari Laura Kreith, is extending and moving to Off-Broadway's WP Theater for a limited five-week engagement, December 10, 2024 – January 12, 2025.
music
UCPAC presents A Very Maysa Christmas with Special Guests The String Queens 
(RAHWAY, NJ) -- Get ready to celebrate the holidays in style! Union County Performing Arts Center (UCPAC) presents A Very Maysa Christmas on Saturday, December 14, 2024 at 8:00pm. In this concert you'll be immersed in the sounds of her 11-piece jazz funk soul orchestra.
Dr. J.A. Kawarsky releases "Red Square" performed by the London Symphony Orchestra 
The concept of color has influenced several of popular music's most memorable melodies. Enter composer Dr. J.A. Kawarsky, who throws his hat in the ring with Red Square, a jubilant union of original musical ideas with hints of popular music references sprinkled throughout, and no shortage of twists and turns. Kawarsky challenges listeners to identify which compositional quotes may have derived their placements from the color red with this short and snappy symphonic work, performed in this Navona Records release by the acclaimed London Symphony Orchestra.
Rock On! This Week's Sound Bites...12/5/24 
"How Much Is Enough?" People seem to be taking to it," laughed Iain Matthews as he openly talked about his new release, his musical wanderlust, writer's block and more. You finish a record and you're so saturated with it; you know if it's good but you just don't know how people are going to relate to it; you only know what you've created as an artist, you don't know whether you've made something that will draw people in but now that Wendy (Brynford-Jones) is doing her thing with all of the press and sending the record out to people, I'm getting these amazing responses back. So, I'm kind of thinking; maybe it's good (laughs)."
Elvis Costello and Steve Nieve to Play Shows in Red Bank and Montclair 
(MONTCLAIR, NJ) -- Fans of Elvis Costello have two chances to see the artist when his tour with Steve Nieve comes to New Jersey in February 2025. They will be at the Count Basie Center for the Arts on Friday, February 21st and at The Wellmont Theater on Monday, February 24th.
OCC Concert Band Offers Holiday Cheer on Saturday 
(TOMS RIVER, NJ) -- The Ocean County College Concert Band ushers in the most wonderful time of the year with "The Sounds of the Holidays" on Saturday, December 7, 2024 at 7:00pm. The concert will take place on the Main Stage of the Grunin Center for the Arts, located on the College's main campus on College Drive.
Jesse Malin to Perform A Featured Set at Light of Day WinterFest 2025 
(ASBURY PARK, NJ) -- The Light of Day Foundation is celebrating the 25th Anniversary of WinterFest 2025, the annual music festival taking place January 15-25, 2025 in Asbury Park, Red Bank, Montclair, NJ and New York City. Jesse Malin will perform in New Jersey for first time in two years joining an already powerful lineup including John Rzeznik, Brian Fallon, Brian Baker, Pete Steinkopf and LOD stalwarts Dramarama, Joe Grushecky & The Houserockers, Willie Nile, Tangiers Blues Band w/ Danny Clinch, The Weeklings, James Maddock, Joe D'Urso, Williams Honor, Adam Ezra and many more.
film
Ribbon Cutting Ceremony Celebrates the Launch of the NJ Film Academy at Brookdale Community College 
(LINCROFT, NJ) -- Brookdale Community College celebrated the ribbon cutting for the New Jersey Film Academy on December 4, 2024, at the Advanced Technology Center (ATeC) Building on its Lincroft campus. This event marked a significant milestone in New Jersey's workforce development as the state prepares to launch comprehensive training programs in the entertainment industry in spring 2025.
dance
The Roxey Ballet Returns with 'The Nutcracker' Holiday Classic and a Sensory-Friendly Performance 
The Roxey Ballet is thrilled to bring back its holiday classic, "The Nutcracker." This acclaimed annual favorite has become a tradition of area residents and holiday visitors alike. The magical Christmas ballet set to the music of Tchaikovsky returns to the Villa Victoria Theater in Ewing, New Jersey, for its 29th season from November 30th to December 8th, 2024. The Roxey Ballet is also proud to present a sensory-friendly performance on December 14th, providing a welcoming and supportive environment for children, adults, and families with special needs. Virtual performances are also available.
community
Spencer's and Spirit Halloween Continue Commitment to Stockton Students with $250,000 Donation 
(EGG HARBOR TOWNSHIP, NJ) -- Spencer's & Spirit Halloween has continued its annual commitment to the Stockton University Foundation by contributing another $250,000, bringing its contribution to $750,000 over the past three years alone.
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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.
