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theatre
Play On Shakespeare Appoints Taylor Bailey as New Interim Executive Director 
Play On Shakespeare has appointed a new Interim Executive Director, Taylor Bailey, and announces a suite of new initiatives designed to support and celebrate contemporary explorations and performances of Shakespeare.
Algonquin Arts Theatre presents "The Diary of Anne Frank" 
(MANASQUAN, NJ) -- Algonquin Arts Theatre presents four performances of The Diary of Anne Frank from February 15-22, 2025. Embark on a poignant journey through history with one of the most powerful and enduring stories of resilience, family, hope, and the human spirit. Anne Frank's eloquent and deeply moving words leap from the pages of her diary to the stage.
Centenary Stage Company's NEXTStage Repertory presents Shakespeare's "The Tempest" 
(HACKETTSTOWN, NJ) -- Centenary Stage Company's NEXTStage Repertory presents William Shakespeare's The Tempest adapted and directed by Stephen Michael Davis from February 6-10, 2025. The Tempest is Shakespeare's comedy about betrayal, ill-treatment, and the development of magical arts, all set against the backdrop of a plot for revenge.
music
Katy Perry to Play Shows in Philly, NYC, and NJ in August 
(NEWARK, NJ) -- After selling out shows around the world for her upcoming The Lifetimes Tour, Katy Perry will launch an extensive run in the United States, beginning in May. Produced by Live Nation, the U.S. leg of the tour includes shows at Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, PA on Saturday, August 9; Madison Square Garden in New York, NY, on Monday, August 11; and Prudential Center in Newark, NJ, on Thursday, August 14, 2025.
The Dryden Ensemble presents "A 26-Course Feast: Baroque Lute Duets" 
(PRINCETON, NJ) -- The Dryden Ensemble returns with its new artistic director, Daniel Swenberg, in a program entitled "A 26-Course Feast: Baroque Lute Duets" on Sunday, February 16, 2025 at the Unitarian Universalist Congregation (50 Cherry Hill Road) in Princeton. Showtime is 4:00pm. Admission is free, though donations will be gratefully accepted.
"Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon: The Super Live" comes to NJPAC in April 
(NEWARK, NJ) -- Due to overwhelming demand following the North American tour announcement, Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon: The Super Live, the world-wide smash hit 2.5D musical sensation based on the wildly popular Manga (comic book), will bring their sensational show to the New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) on Friday, April 18, 2025 at 8:00pm.
State Theatre New Jersey presents Tito Nieves 50 Años Tour 2025—La Historia 
(NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ) -- State Theatre New Jersey presents Tito Nieves - 50 Años Tour 2025—La Historia with Special Guest Brenda K. Starr on Saturday, February 15, 2025 at 8:00pm. DJ Ralphie Mercado kicks off the night with an opening set at 7:15pm.
film
New Release Review - "Presence" 
The premise of director Steven Soderbergh and writer David Koepp's Presence might seem unremarkable: a family moves into a new home and begins to feel an otherworldly presence. What makes Presence stand out from the scores of horror movies with which it shares its surface setup is how the story is presented. Every event in Presence is seen from the point of view of the ghost/spirit/spectre/poltergeist/whatever-you-want-call-it.
Two riveting shorts The Hollowing and Brooklyn screen at the New Jersey Film Festival on February 1! 
How a filmmaker utilizes certain filmmaking techniques holds the power to change the film in immeasurable ways. Achieving the best look and flow of the film requires evaluating things such as lighting, color, and composition and determining how they can be applied. The outcome of these evaluations is a carefully articulated and well-done film that crafts an interesting narrative told not just through storytelling but through every part of the film. Two examples of this are The Hollowing, by Steve Weinzierl, and Brooklyn, by Timur Guseynov, both films that tell their stories well through various cinematography and filmmaking language techniques such as color, lighting, and frame composition.
art
Art Deco Society of New York to Celebrate 100 Years of Art Deco With Slate of Events 
The Art Deco Society of New York (ADSNY) leads the global celebration of the 100th anniversary of one of the 20th Century's most influential design movements. The Art Deco Centennial commemorates the enduring legacy of this bold, innovative aesthetic, first introduced at the 1925 Paris Exposition internationale des arts décoratifs et industriels modernes. From its debut to today, Art Deco profoundly shaped New York City's iconic skyline and cultural identity.
community
Brookdale Roots, Bold Vision: Anthony Scalise's Architectural Legacy in Long Branch 
(LINCROFT, NJ) -- For Brookdale Community College alumnus Anthony Scalise, architecture is more than a profession—it's a lifelong passion and a testament to his unwavering dedication to excellence. As the son of Italian immigrants from Calabria, Anthony's journey is deeply rooted in hard work, craftsmanship, and the belief that design can transform spaces and lives.
Monmouth County Park System to Hold Annual E. Murray Todd Half Marathon on March 9th 
(LINCROFT, NJ) -- The Monmouth County Park System will hold its annual E. Murray Todd Half Marathon on Sunday, March 9, 2025. This 13.1-mile race takes runners through Lincroft, Holmdel and Colts Neck.
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