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A new lineup of artwork, which depicts the open space and landscapes of 12 Somerset County parks, will soon be on display in the Somerset County Administration Building in Somerville, NJ. The art exhibit will run from October 17 to December 31, 2025, and features over 30 New Jersey artists...

Somerset County to Host Special Art Exhibit in Celebration of Open Space Preservation Program

(SOMERSET COUNTY, NJ) -- A new lineup of artwork, which depicts the open space and landscapes of 12 Somerset County parks, will soon be on display in the Somerset County Administration Building at 20 ...

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Jersey Arts has a new feature about the Trenton City Museum's exhibit celebrating Mel Leipzig (on display from October 24 to January 4th)

Trenton Art Community Celebrates an Icon in Mel Leipzig | Discover Jersey Arts

“I have a very bad habit of telling people, ‘I want to do a painting of you,’” said Mel Leipzig to a crowd of supporters at the Trenton City Museum

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New Jersey Repertory Company presents the world premiere of The Drop Off, a powerful new comic-drama by James Anthony Tyler, recipient of the 3rd Annual Horton Foote Playwriting Award. Directed by Delicia Turner Sonnenberg, performances will run October 30 through November 23, 2025.

NJ Rep presents the World Premiere of "The Drop Off" by James Anthony Tyler

(LONG BRANCH, NJ) -- New Jersey Repertory Company (NJ Rep) is proud to present the world premiere of The Drop Off, a powerful new comic-drama by James Anthony Tyler, recipient of the 3rd Annual Horton...

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(MIDDLESEX COUNTY, NJ) -- Over 100 members of the Middlesex College community attended the second annual Get Lit(-erature) Conference at Crabiel Hall on October 9, 2025 to hear professors in the College's English department present the role of literature in our society throughout history and today.

Middlesex College Literature Conference Explores How Minds Are Opened When Books Are Too

(MIDDLESEX COUNTY, NJ) -- Over 100 members of the Middlesex College community attended the second annual Get Lit(-erature) Conference at Crabiel Hall on October 9, 2025 to hear professors in the Colle...

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Morris Arts is delighted to host Pumpkin Illumination on Saturday, October 25, 2025 from 5:30pm-7:30pm at Vail Mansion Plaza (110 South Street). This free, family-friendly event features storytelling, music, art workshops, a luminary mask parade, & of course a brilliant illuminating pumpkin display.

Morris Arts to Host Pumpkin Illumination

(MORRISTOWN, NJ) -- Morris Arts is delighted to host Pumpkin Illumination on Saturday, October 25, 2025 from 5:30pm-7:30pm at Vail Mansion Plaza (110 South Street, Morristown). This free, family-frien...

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For the next two weekends, the Pink Ladies and Burger Palace Boys of Rydell High School will be joyfully singing and dancing their way through "Grease," one of the world's most beloved musicals, at the Spring Lake Theatre.

"Grease" Is The Word

For the next two weekends, the Pink Ladies and Burger Palace Boys of Rydell High School will be joyfully singing and dancing their way through "Grease," one of the world's most beloved musicals...

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Danny Coleman talks with James Mastro in this week's column.

Rock On! This Week's Sound Bites...10/16/25

"I've been in show business for about 400 years, playing guitar since a teen in bands and toured a lot, pretty much all of my life. So, I've always taken photos on trips and it has gotten a little mor...

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(JERSEY CITY, NJ) -- Art House Productions presents The Ethereal Realms of Mythology: Past & Present by Cheryl Gross. The exhibition will be on view at the Art House Gallery from Saturday, November 1 through Sunday, November 30, 2025.

The Art House Gallery presents: The Ethereal Realms of Mythology: Past & Present By Cheryl Gross

(JERSEY CITY, NJ) -- Art House Productions presents The Ethereal Realms of Mythology: Past & Present by Cheryl Gross. The exhibition will be on view at the Art House Gallery from Saturday, November 1 ...

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(WESTFIELD, NJ) -- Step into an evening of sophistication and charm as the New Jersey Festival Orchestra presents its first-ever candlelight concert, Romance in the Mansion, on Saturday, November 15, 2025 at the James Ward Mansion in Westfield. Showtime is 7:00pm.

New Jersey Festival Orchestra Presents "Romance in the Mansion" – A Candlelight Evening of Music, Wine, and Elegance

(WESTFIELD, NJ) -- Step into an evening of sophistication and charm as the New Jersey Festival Orchestra presents its first-ever candlelight concert, Romance in the Mansion, on Saturday, November 15, ...

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Sometimes a breakdown coincides with the biggest breakthrough. In 2021, Sydney comedian Sam Kissajukian quit stand-up, rented an abandoned cake factory, & became a painter. Over the course of a six-month manic episode, he created 300 large-scale paintings—unknowingly chronicling his mental state...

McCarter Theatre presents "300 Paintings" by Comedian Turned Artist Sam Kissajukian

(PRINCETON, NJ) -- Sometimes a breakdown coincides with the biggest breakthrough. In 2021, Sydney comedian Sam Kissajukian quit stand-up, rented an abandoned cake factory, and became a painter. Over t...

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The Cowsills Acoustic Trio will perform Nov. 2 at AvenelPAC in the Avenel section of Woodbridge. The band featuring teen siblings Bill, Bob, Barry, John, Susan, and Paul in tandem with mom Barbara was the real-life inspiration behind “The Partridge Family” tv show ... @makinwaves.bsky.social

Makin Waves with The Cowsills: 'Musical Family'

The Cowsills, the real-life inspiration behind the hit television series "The Partridge Family," featuring teen siblings Bill, Bob, Barry, John, Susan, and Paul in tandem with mom Barbara, were one of...

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Spotlight Central and Love Imagery have photos and a recap of The Rascals and Gary Lewis and the Playboys at PNC Bank Arts Center on October 3, 2025.

Cousin Brucie Presents The Rascals LIVE! at PNC Bank Arts Center

Spotlight Central and Love Imagery have photos and a recap of The Rascals and Gary Lewis and the Playboys at PNC Bank Arts Center on October 3, 2025.

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New Jersey Stage @newjerseystage.com · 9h

What did we publish yesterday? 10/16/25

In addition to Tris McCall's weekly column, our Events of the Week columns, an interview with James Mastro, coverage of Soweto Gospel Choir at Kean Stage, and photo coverage from several plays, we ran stories on theatre, music, comedy, dance, and community.

New Jersey Stage: Daily Edition 10-16-25

Here is the morning update from New Jersey's arts newswire. We regularly publish between 8-15 new articles and news reports each day. Nobody covers the Arts throughout the Garden State like New Jersey...

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New Jersey Stage @newjerseystage.com · 21h

(UNION, NJ) -- Kean Stage will present Latin Grammy Award Winner Nella on Saturday, October 18, 2025 at 7:30pm in Enlow Recital Hall. Born in Venezuela, Nella rapidly rose to international fame thanks to her powerful voice and undeniable presence.

Latin GRAMMY Winner Nella performs at Kean University on Saturday

(UNION, NJ) -- Kean Stage will present Latin Grammy Award Winner Nella on Saturday, October 18, 2025 at 7:30pm in Enlow Recital Hall. Born in Venezuela, Nella rapidly rose to international fame thanks...

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New Jersey Stage @newjerseystage.com · 21h

(NEW HOPE, PA) -- Roxey Ballet invites thrill-seekers, dance lovers, and Halloween enthusiasts to experience an unforgettable night of fright and artistry with Dracula’s Lair Haunted House Tour, this October to the Mill Ballet School in New Hope, PA.

Spend Halloween with Roxey Ballet's Dancers at Dracula's Lair Haunted House Tour

(NEW HOPE, PA) -- Roxey Ballet invites thrill-seekers, dance lovers, and Halloween enthusiasts to experience an unforgettable night of fright and artistry with Dracula's Lair Haunted House Tour, this ...

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New Jersey Stage @newjerseystage.com · 21h

(RED BANK, NJ) -- The Jersey Shore Jazz & Blues Foundation presents New York Blues Hall of Fame artist Regina Bonelli at the Women's Club of Red Bank on Friday, October 24, 2025 as part of their Reckless Steamy Nights series.

Jersey Shore Jazz & Blues Foundation presents Regina Bonelli

(RED BANK, NJ) -- The Jersey Shore Jazz & Blues Foundation presents New York Blues Hall of Fame artist Regina Bonelli at the Women's Club of Red Bank on Friday, October 24, 2025 as part of their Reckl...

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New Jersey Stage @newjerseystage.com · 22h

Here is a look at upcoming events taking place from October 16-20, 2025 along with our featured listings. New Jersey Stage offers previews of events throughout the Garden State as well as select shows in New York City and Philadelphia areas.

Events This Week in New Jersey from October 16-20, 2025

Here is a look at upcoming events taking place from October 16-20, 2025 along with our featured listings. New Jersey Stage offers previews of events throughout the Garden State as well as select shows...

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New Jersey Stage @newjerseystage.com · 22h

Here is a look at shows taking place from October 16-20, 2025 along with our featured listings and a look at some upcoming shows. New Jersey Stage offers previews of concerts throughout the Garden State as well as select shows in New York City and Philadelphia areas.

This Week in Music: Previews for Concerts from October 16-20, 2025

Here is a look at shows taking place from October 16-20, 2025 along with our featured listings and a look at some upcoming shows. New Jersey Stage offers previews of concerts throughout the Garden Sta...

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New Jersey Stage @newjerseystage.com · 22h

Here are previews of plays taking place from October 16-20, 2025 including a look at productions currently being presented and those coming soon. New Jersey Stage covers Equity, community, college, and high school theatre. Check back every week for the weekly theatre preview.

This Week in Theatre: Previews for Plays Taking Place October 16-20, 2025

Here are previews of plays taking place from October 16-20, 2025 including a look at productions currently being presented and those coming soon. New Jersey Stage covers Equity, community, college, an...

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New Jersey Stage @newjerseystage.com · 22h

Algonquin Arts Theatre presents The Rocky Horror Show from October 10–19, 2025. Audiences are invited to do the "Time Warp" again as this outrageous, rock-filled cult classic comes to thrilling life on the Algonquin stage. The production features Book, Music and Lyrics by Richard O'Brien.

PHOTOS from "The Rocky Horror Show" at Algonquin Arts Theatre

(MANASQUAN, NJ) -- Algonquin Arts Theatre presents The Rocky Horror Show from October 10–19, 2025. Audiences are invited to do the "Time Warp" again as this outrageous, rock-filled cult classic comes ...

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(FAIR LAWN, NJ) -- Old Library Theatre (OLT) presents the musical, Jekyll & Hyde weekends from October 17-26, 2025. This pre-contemporary thriller follows Dr. Henry Jekyll, a brilliant scientist, who becomes obsessed with separating the good and evil sides of human nature.

Old Library Theatre presents "Jekyll & Hyde"

(FAIR LAWN, NJ) -- Old Library Theatre (OLT) presents the musical, Jekyll & Hyde weekends from October 17-26, 2025. This pre-contemporary thriller follows Dr. Henry Jekyll, a brilliant scientist, who ...

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New Jersey Stage @newjerseystage.com · 23h

The Lord Stirling Theater Company presents Hound of the Baskervilles in the English Barn Theater at the Farmstead Arts Center across two weekends from October 17-26, 2025. This is Tim Kelly's stage adaptation of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's most spine-chilling mystery features suspense, humor, & terror.

The Lord Stirling Theater Company presents "Hound of the Baskervilles" at Farmstead Arts Center

(BASKING RIDGE, NJ) -- The Lord Stirling Theater Company presents Hound of the Baskervilles in the English Barn Theater at the Farmstead Arts Center across two weekends from October 17-26, 2025. This ...

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New Jersey Stage @newjerseystage.com · 23h

(LAMBERTVILLE, NJ) -- Music Mountain Theatre presents Sweeney Todd weekends from October 17 through November 2, 2025. Based on the play by Christopher Bond, this Tony-winning musical features a score by Stephen Sondheim and a book by Hugh Wheeler.

Music Mountain Theatre presents the Tony-winning musical thriller "Sweeney Todd"

(LAMBERTVILLE, NJ) -- Music Mountain Theatre presents Sweeney Todd weekends from October 17 through November 2, 2025. Based on the play by Christopher Bond, this Tony-winning musical features a score ...

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(NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ) -- State Theatre New Jersey presents The Moth Mainstage in New Brunswick: Daring – True Stories Told Live on Friday, October 17, 2025 at 8:00pm. Five storytellers will explore the theme of "DARING," with true and personal stories told live and without notes.

State Theatre New Jersey presents The Moth Mainstage in New Brunswick: Daring True Stories Told Live

(NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ) -- State Theatre New Jersey presents The Moth Mainstage in New Brunswick: Daring – True Stories Told Live on Friday, October 17, 2025 at 8:00pm. Five storytellers will explore the ...

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Montclair Film announced that Conan O'Brien will join Stephen Colbert on stage at the New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) on Sunday, December 7, 2025 at 7pm. The pair will sit down for an unforgettable evening of conversation celebrating Mr. O'Brien's career as one of our leading comic minds.

NJPAC hosts An Evening With Conan O'Brien And Stephen Colbert to benefit Montclair Film

(NEWARK, NJ) -- Montclair Film, New Jersey's leading film non-profit, announced that Conan O'Brien will join Stephen Colbert on stage at the New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) on Sunday, Decemb...

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