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Out In Jersey Mag @outinjerseymag.bsky.social · Mar 16

Check out our website to order a print version to your cafe/salon/home or read our articles online!

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Out In Jersey: 24 years of LGBTQ news, events & stories that matter! 📰🌈

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Out In Jersey Mag @outinjerseymag.bsky.social · 17h

Black trans activist and icon Miss Major Griffin-Gracy dies at 78

“Miss Major Griffin-Gracy, a black trans activist who took part in the uprising at New York City’s Stonewall Inn in 1969, died on Oct. 13 at her home in Little Rock, Arkansas. She was 78."

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Out In Jersey Mag @outinjerseymag.bsky.social · 6d

For now, N.J. is not complying with federal order that bans rainbow crosswalks

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For now, N.J. is not complying with federal order that bans rainbow crosswalks

Learn how some New Jersey municipalities are standing firm on LGBTQ Rainbow crosswalks despite federal directives to remove them.

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Out In Jersey Mag @outinjerseymag.bsky.social · 7d

German fascism affects one of the 20th century’s great philosophers in “Mrs. Stern Wanders the Prussian State Library”

🖊️: Allen Neuner

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German fascism affects one of the 20th century’s great philosophers in “Mrs. Stern Wanders the Prussian State Library”

"Mrs. Stern Wanders the Prussian State Library" returns to Luna Stage with suspenseful drama and a captivating cast and storyline.

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John Sailer @johnrsailer.bsky.social · 18d

My latest article (about a New Jersey native director whose short film made it all the way to Cannes) was just posted in Out IN Jersey!

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Winning short film "Scattered" makes it from New Jersey to Cannes

Short film "Scattered" captivated audiences by exploring deep themes around family and loss at the Cannes International Film Festival.

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Out In Jersey Mag @outinjerseymag.bsky.social · 13d

The American Dream goes sour in “The Other Americans”

“John Leguizamo is a familiar name in the entertainment business. He is probably best known for his starring role in To Wong Foo, Thanks for Everything, Julie Newmar, and more..."

🖊️: Allen Neuner

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The American Dream goes sour in “The Other Americans”

Delve into "The Other Americans," a play highlighting diverse voices and revealing and difficult experiences in contemporary America.

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Out In Jersey Mag @outinjerseymag.bsky.social · 17d

“Mexodus”, a story of the other Underground Railroad

Tickets for this great play are still available!

🖊️: Allen Neuner

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“Mexodus”, a story of the other Underground Railroad

Explore the play "Mexodus," the lesser-known routes of the Underground Railroad, leading to freedom in Mexico and beyond.

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Out In Jersey Mag @outinjerseymag.bsky.social · 19d

“let’s talk about anything else”: Six friends meet to mourn a friend…or not

"The show finished its run Sept. 28th. It was an excellent show with great scene work from the cast."

🖊️: Allen Neuner

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Out In Jersey Mag @outinjerseymag.bsky.social · 20d

CYNDI LAUPER GRACES OUR COVER

The "Girls Just Wanna Have Fun" singer shared how she is *no longer touring and is investing in other avenues!

Out In Jersey Mag @outinjerseymag.bsky.social · Oct 2

Trump asks Supreme Court to stop U.S. passport “X” designation

“The Orr case is now one of at least 12 LGBTQ-related cases seeking hearings before the Court during its 2025-26 session.”

🖊️: Lisa Keen

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Out In Jersey Mag @outinjerseymag.bsky.social · Sep 29

Oh no! We tried to take a picture of our new magazine cover star - but the glare was too strong 🙂 so much star power will do that sort of thing.

The only way to fix and reveal the cover star is by tuning in TOMORROW - stop by then 🙂

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Out In Jersey Mag @outinjerseymag.bsky.social · Sep 25

The Sea. Hear. Now Music Festival Rocks Asbury Park With a Weekend of Great Music

OIJ attended the Sea Hear Now music festival in Asbury Park. Read our review of the awesome acts that performed, including Jersey-born LGBTQ rising star, Gigi Perez.

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The Sea. Hear. Now music festival rocks Asbury Park with a weekend of great music

Asbury Park hosted The Sea Hear Now Festival, where rock legends and rising stars deliver unforgettable performances. This was year seven.

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Out In Jersey Mag @outinjerseymag.bsky.social · Sep 25

Yikes

Out In Jersey Mag @outinjerseymag.bsky.social · Sep 23

Advice from Mikey Rox on his Adventurous Mid-Life Crisis Journey

"I turned 44 years old this year — and that makes me a middle-aged man. It doesn’t feel like that, though. I’m not sure what it’s supposed to feel like, but I didn’t expect it to feel like this."

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Out In Jersey Mag @outinjerseymag.bsky.social · Sep 21

Sundays are always better with #comics

Our print magazines always have a fun comic for you. We're hard at work on the next issue - cover reveal coming soon.

Out In Jersey Mag @outinjerseymag.bsky.social · Sep 20

The Out In Jersey team is hard at work on the next print issue of our wonderful magazine.

You can purchase a full page ad just like @statetheatrenj to advertise. We have thousands of readers who would love to see your business 🩷🩷🩷

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Out In Jersey Mag @outinjerseymag.bsky.social · Sep 19

So many fun events this upcoming week!

➡️ Queer Parentage Summit at Mountainside Hospital in Montclair

➡️ Industry Night Sundays at Six 26 in Jersey City @six26_lounge

➡️ Drag Wars at Paradise @paradisenj

Share with friends 🩷🩷🩷🩷

#nj #newjersey #thingstodoinnnj

Out In Jersey Mag @outinjerseymag.bsky.social · Sep 18

Deep Inside Hollywood: Chloe Grace Moretz

“Congratulations are in order for Chloe Grace Moretz, who very recently married her girlfriend, model Kate Harrison."

🖊️: Romeo San Vicente

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Deep Inside Hollywood: Chloe Grace Moretz

Chloe Grace Moretz recently celebrated her marriage and now prepares for her new film "Love Language" featuring a complex love story.

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Out In Jersey Mag @outinjerseymag.bsky.social · Sep 18

Agree!

Out In Jersey Mag @outinjerseymag.bsky.social · Sep 18

🍌 Find out what makes comedian Jeff Ross tick at “Take a Banana for the Ride”

"Jersey boy Ross covers his family and their successful catering business in Newark, why and how he got into comedy."

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#jeffross #comedy #comedian

Out In Jersey Mag @outinjerseymag.bsky.social · Sep 16

So many amazing shows are coming to @statetheatrenj !!!

State Theatre New Jersey's 2025-26 Broadway shows begin this November! Including Mrs. Doubtfire, The Music Man, Kinky Boots, Spamalot, Stereophonic, and Richard Thomas in Mark Twain Tonight!

Learn more: bit.ly/3Q4AwT0

Out In Jersey Mag @outinjerseymag.bsky.social · Sep 16

Congratulations to Tramell Tillman on becoming the first Black man to win an Emmy for outstanding supporting actor in a drama series for his role in “Severance.”

Tillman chatted about filming in NJ, and finding his authentic identity within the LGBTQ+ community.

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Out In Jersey Mag @outinjerseymag.bsky.social · Sep 16

So great!

Out In Jersey Mag @outinjerseymag.bsky.social · Sep 14

Aaron Williams serves his community with valor.

OIJ: What are your plans for the tennis initiative?

AW: The initiative is working to build public tennis courts in Asbury Park.

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Out In Jersey Mag @outinjerseymag.bsky.social · Sep 13

Let the stars be your guide 🩷

Our print issues (mailed out every 2 months!) always include a fun #horoscope section.

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#horoscope #virgo #sagittarius♐️ #aries♈️ #gemini #libra #cancer #pisces #scorpio #taurusgang♉️ #taurus♉️ #aquarius

Out In Jersey Mag @outinjerseymag.bsky.social · Sep 13

Yes always!!!!!