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theatre
Mary Bridget Davies to reprise Tony-Nominated Role in "A Night with Janis Joplin" at Bell Theater 
(HOLMDEL, NJ) -- Bell Theater at Bell Works in Holmdel has unveiled the final show in its 2025 season. The rock musical A Night with Janis Joplin will close out the season from October 3-19 following Hedwig and the Angry Inch from June 13-29 and Steel Magnolias from July 25 to August 10. This lineup offers everything from laughter to tears to some all-out rock 'n roll extravaganzas!
music
bergenPAC presents Blackmore's Night 
(ENGLEWOOD, NJ) -- Bergen Performing Arts Center (bergenPAC) presents Blackmore's Night on Saturday, April 12, 2025 at 8:00pm. The band features Ritchie Blackmore (legendary guitarist formerly of Deep Purple and Rainbow) and award-winning vocalist Candice Night.
WNYC's 'New Standards' weekly program Acquired by WBGO 
(NEW YORK, NY) -- On March 21, 2025, WNYC announced that New Standards, its weekly program devoted to the American Songbook hosted by Paul Cavalconte, has found a new home with WBGO.
Capital Philharmonic of New Jersey presents Drama & Irony: Rossini, Mozart and Beethoven 
(TRENTON, NJ) -- The Capital Philharmonic of New Jersey presents Drama & Irony: Rossini, Mozart and Beethoven at Patriots Theater at the War Memorial on Saturday, April 12, 2025. Showtime is 7:30pm.
Makin Waves Song of the Week: "Spreading Love" by Patty C and The Pints 
The Makin Waves Song of the Week, "Spreading Love," is the first single from Jersey Shore rockers Patty C and The Pints' forthcoming debut EP, "Happy Camper."
comedy
Catch a Rising Star presents Dena Blizzard 
(PRINCETON, NJ) -- Catch a Rising Star presents Dena Blizzard on Frida, March 28 at 8:00pm and Saturday, March 29 at 7:30pm. Dena first garnered attention in 1995 as Miss New Jersey in the Miss America Pageant, where she proudly ranked in the "Top 50". Since then she has worked as a television host, corporate spokesperson, mother, and comedienne.
dance
The Radio City Rockettes Celebrate 100 Years of Precision, Athleticism, and Sisterhood in 2025 
(NEW YORK, NY) -- The Radio City Rockettes(R) are celebrating their 100th anniversary in 2025, with celebrations continuing throughout the year, including at the 2025 Christmas Spectacular. Founded in St. Louis, MO in 1925, the Rockettes are the longest-running precision dance company in America and world-renowned for their signature Rockettes Precision Dance Technique(TM).
art
ArtSpace presents "New Botanicals" 
(RED BANK, NJ) -- Monmouth Arts' ArtSpace presents "New Botanicals" from April 4 through May 20, 2025. This exhibition includes work by Jeannine Rothenberg, Pat Butynski, and composite images by Kevin Hinkle and Ellen Martin.
The Loft Gallery at Perkins Center presents "Unbound Tethers," a solo exhibition by artist Kit Donnelly 
(COLLINGSWOOD, NJ) -- The Loft Gallery at Perkins Center for the Arts is presenting "Unbound Tethers," a solo exhibition by artist Kit Donnelly until April 30, 2025.
poetry
Washington Park Association of Hudson County announces Inaugural Hudson County Poetry Festival, Hosted by Poet in Residence Yetvart S. Majian 
(HUDSON COUNTY, NJ) -- Washington Park Association of Hudson County (WPA) has announced its all-new Hudson County Poetry Festival, as part of its Art in the Park series, which selected inaugural Poet in Residence, Yetvart S. Majian, last year. The Festival will take place on Saturday, March 29, 2025 from 4:00pm to 9:00pm. All of the day's festivities will be free to the public.
community
April in Cape May features a packed schedule of spring activities and tours 
(CAPE MAY, NJ) -- Cape May MAC (Museums + Arts + Culture) has announced a packed schedule of events and activities for the month of April. From guided tours of the area's most historic sites to incredible food events to special arts and cultural programs, there's something for everyone to enjoy.
Monmouth County Board of County Commissioners proclaimed March as Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Month 
(FREEHOLD, NJ) -- The Monmouth County Board of County Commissioners proclaimed March as Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Month during their workshop meeting on March 13, 2025.
Hear a Jersey Shipwreck Saga at the Ocean County Library Barnegat Branch 
(BARNEGAT TOWNSHIP, NJ) -- Many storied sea tragedies have unfolded off the New Jersey coast, but few are as unique as the 1884 sinking of a sleek cargo carrier and the loss of its entire crew. Join historian and diver Dan Lieb for "The Tragedy of the Schooner, John K. Shaw" at the Ocean County Library Barnegat Branch on Tuesday, April 15, 2025. The event begins at 7:00pm.
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EVENT PREVIEWS
Tibetan Monks to Create Mandala Artwork and Meet with Stockton University Community from April 7-11
12th Annual Jersey City Jazz Festival to Take Place May 30-31
Endea Owens' Blend of 'Groove-Based' Music and Jazz Developed from Her Detroit Roots
CDC Theatre presents "Legally Blonde, The Musical"
Obvious Agency presents World Premiere of "Space Opera" - an interactive theatrical experience blending immersive role-playing, live performance, and collaborative storytelling
(PHILADELPHIA, PA) -- Philadelphia-based and worker-owned Obvious Agency premieres its newest production, Space Opera, a "playable theater" and sci-fi/fantasy game for building empowered community. The groundbreaking interactive theatrical experience blending immersive role-playing, live performance, and collaborative storytelling debuts to audiences and participants Saturday, June 14 and continues on Saturday, June 21 and Saturday, June 28, 2025 at Arch Street Meeting House (320 Arch St, Philadelphia).
