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theatre
Stockton University Takes Audiences on a Heartfelt Journey of the Wizarding World in 'Puffs' 
The playful world of wizardry and witchcraft takes to the stage at Stockton University with a presentation of the play "Puffs, Or: Seven Increasingly Eventful Years At A Certain School of Magic and Magic." Performances run April 3–5, 2025, at 7:30 PM and April 5–6 at 2 PM in the Experimental Theater below the Performing Arts Center. Written by Matt Cox, who was inspired by books about pubescent youth finding their way at wizarding school, "Puffs" is a humorous and heartwarming story told from the perspective of the often-overlooked members of Puff House at a magical school.
Jersey Arts TV: March Madness Takes the Stage with 'King James' at George Street Playhouse 
A different kind of March Madness is bringing basketball to the stage.
From Pulitzer Prize finalist Rajiv Joseph, King James is a funny, heartfelt look at loyalty and ambition, and celebrates the connections that keep us going. Matt and Shawn, two Clevelanders, forge an unlikely connection over their shared passion for the Cleveland Cavaliers and rising basketball star LeBron James. Spanning 12 years, their friendship is shaped by the triumphs and challenges of both fandom and life itself.
Pushcart Players Artistic Director to Perform in "Project Comeback" with The Company Theatre Group 
(MONTCLAIR, NJ) -- The Company Theatre Group, a beloved regional theater company, is thrilled to announce a special fundraising event: "PROJECT COMEBACK: THE MONTCLAIR TOUR," featuring 4 nights of hilarious one-act plays (April 5-6 and April 12-13, 2025). Paul Whelihan, Producing Artistic Director of Pushcart Players (now in their 50th Season) will star alongside other professional New Jersey theatre actors in this latest work for The Company.
music
Rock On! This Week's Sound Bites...3/27/25 
"We never do a soundcheck, original music never gets a soundcheck. There's no such thing as a soundcheck, we just plug in and play when we're ready to go," laughed Our Marvelous Lives keyboardist Mike Fury as he and vocalist/guitarist Max Huber discussed their upcoming gigs, new release and their recording process.
Borgata Event Center presents Bonnie Raitt 
(ATLANTIC CITY, NJ) -- Borgata Event Center presents Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Bonnie Raitt on Saturday, April 19, 2025 at 8:00pm. Larry John McNally will open the night.
2025 Cape May Music Festival Preview 
(CAPE MAY, NJ) -- Now celebrating its 36th year, the annual Cape May Music Festival presented by Cape May MAC (Museums+Arts+Culture), with major support from the New Jersey State Council on the Arts, returns to this seaside resort with an engaging variety of musical concerts that launch on Memorial Day weekend. There are 14 classical, chamber, jazz, funk and brass band musical performances, some free to attend, from May 25-June 28, 2025.
Vibraphonist Chuck Redd and Pianist John DiMartino are Returning to Jersey Jazz LIVE! in Madison 
(MADISON, NJ) -- There aren't many jazz musicians who double on vibraphone and drums. One of them, Chuck Redd, will be bringing his vibes to the Madison (NJ) Community Arts Center, on Sunday, April 6, 2025, in a return engagement with pianist John DiMartino. Redd and DiMartino last performed at the November 2023 Jersey Jazz LIVE!
A Look At Upcoming Concerts in William Paterson University's Jazz Room Series 
(WAYNE, NJ) -- William Paterson University's Jazz Room Series has several shows coming in April and May. The lineup includes performances by Camille Thurman, Chico Alvarez with the William Paterson Latin Jazz Ensemble, Christian McBridge & Bill Charlap Duo, and Will Downing. All shows take place at the Shea Center for Performing Arts.
State Theatre New Jersey presents salsa star Willy Chirino 
(NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ) -- State Theatre New Jersey presents Cuban salsa star Willy Chirino live in concert on Saturday, April 19, 2025 at 8:00pm. This marks his first performance at the State Theatre.
Makin Waves with Al Di Meola: 'Straight Out in the Open' 
Al Di Meola's ongoing fascination with complex rhythmic syncopation combined with provocative lyrical melodies and sophisticated harmony has been at the heart of his music throughout a celebrated career that has spanned four decades and earned him critical accolades, three gold albums and more than six million in record sales worldwide.
Clements Place Jazz presents the Latin Side of Pete Rodríguez 
(NEWARK, NJ) -- Clements Place Jazz presents the Latin Side of Pete Rodríguez on Thursday, April 3, 2025 from 7:30pm-10:00pm. It will be an electrifying night of original music with Pete Rodríguez.
"So Many Different Flavors of Everything!" Spyro Gyra LIVE! at The Vogel 
Spotlight Central has photos and a recap of Spyro Gyra at The Vogel on March 20, 2025.
film
UCPAC to screen "The Godfather" in 35mm 
(RAHWAY, NJ) -- It is often found among lists of the best films in history and likely quoted by someone you know on a regular basis; but have you ever seen The Godfather in the movie theater? You can on Thursday, April 17, 2025 when a 35mm screening takes place at the Union County Performing Arts Center (UCPAC) at 7:00pm.
dance
AC Ballet to Present Enchanting Performance of 'Cinderella' at Caesars Atlantic City 
(ATLANTIC CITY, NJ) -- The Atlantic City Ballet presents Cinderella as the next stunning performance of its spring season, a spectacular celebration of dance featuring a stunning mix of classical mastery and dynamic collaborations with local arts organizations. Cinderella is a timeless ballet that captivates audiences with breathtaking romance, riveting choreography, and whimsical charm.
Nimbus Dance and the Asbury Park Dance Festival present On the Rise 
(JERSEY CITY, NJ) -- Nimbus Dance and the Asbury Park Dance Festival present On the Rise on Saturday, March 29, 2025 from noon to 5:00pm. This is an exhilarating day of free masterclasses and performances for pre-professional dancers ages 9-18! Train with world-class artists and showcase your choreographic work on a professional stage.
art
RVCC presents Second Part of Annual Student Art Exhibition 
(BRANCHBURG, NJ) -- Raritan Valley Community College's Arts & Design department is presenting the annual RVCC Student Art Exhibition in two installments again this year. Part II of the exhibition will be on display from April 7 to May 2, 2025 in the Art Gallery at the College's Branchburg campus.
Painter Anne Bachelier Captures 'The Phantom of the Opera' at Skylands Museum of Art 
The Phantom of the Opera is there, inside the Skylands Museum of Art!
For those of us familiar with the Andrew Lloyd Webber musical, it may be difficult not to sing that first line. However, the story of Erik, the eponymous phantom of the opera, did not begin on the stage, nor the screen, but rather on the pages of French author Gaston Leroux’s 1909 novel "Le Fantôme de l'Opéra."
community
Essex County College to Unveil Athletic Hall of Fame 
(NEWARK, NJ) -- The Board of Trustees and the President of Essex County College has announced the creation of the institution's first-ever Wolverine Athletics Hall of Fame, a tribute to the rich and remarkable legacy of athletic excellence at ECC.
Mercer County Commission on the Status of Women to Hold Annual Celebration on April 16 
(WEST WINDSOR, NJ) -- The Mercer County Commission on the Status of Women will host its annual Woman of Achievement and Young Woman of Achievement Awards event on Wednesday, April 16, 2025 at Mercer Oaks Clubhouse.
Washington Township Historic Preservation Commission Awarded COVID-19 Grant Funds 
(WASHINGTON TOWNSHIP, NJ) -- Thanks to a grant from the New Jersey Historic Trust, the Washington Township Historic Preservation Commission will receive grant funds in the amount of $72,000 to complete basement window repair and restoration including new areaways and masonry, as well as Phase 1B archaeology.
Six Flags Great Adventure to Launch America's First Super Boomerang Coaster 
(JACKSON, NJ) -- Six Flags Great Adventure is set to launch a highly anticipated addition to its collection of world-class attractions: THE FLASH™: Vertical Velocity. Opening this spring, the park's newest roller coaster promises to deliver an unforgettable ride, combining forward and backward launches, four intense inversions, 10 "airtime" (negative-gravity) moments and a top speed of 60 mph. The combination of these exhilarating elements marks America's first "super boomerang" coaster.
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