Also Kenan Thompson, ‘Rock for Hunger,’ ‘Seascape,’ ‘At Home at the Zoo,’ more.
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Pop-Rock
Light of Day adds Adam Weiner (Low Cut Connie) appearances; schedule nearly complete (SEE HERE)
by JAY LUSTIGby JAY LUSTIGWinterFest events are scheduled for Jan. 4-24 in Asbury Park, Red Bank and other towns.
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Various Genres
Top NJ Arts Events of the Week: ‘Hollywood in Jersey,’ Chris Funk, Townes Van Zandt tribute, more
by JAY LUSTIGby JAY LUSTIGAlso: Light of Day begins, Kevin Smith’s SMAuction, Edward Albee’s ‘Seascape,’ more.
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About a year ago, at the start of 2025, I wrote an article arguing that 1975 — whose 50th anniversary we would …
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Pop-Rock
Annual Fest for Beatles Fan is off for 2026; will return in 2027
by JAY LUSTIGby JAY LUSTIGOrganizers plan to come back “better and stronger.”
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Theater
NJ Theater Top 12 for 2025: ‘I & You,’ ‘The Monsters,’ ‘How My Grandparents Fell in Love,’ more
by JAY LUSTIGby JAY LUSTIGAlso ‘Queen of the Mist,’ ‘The Little Mermaid,’ ‘The Importance of Being Earnest’ …
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Top 12 NJ Arts Events of the Week: New Year’s Eve shows, First Night celebrations, more
by JAY LUSTIGby JAY LUSTIGAlso ‘Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat,’ Rob Reiner movies, more.
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First Night Morris offers music, comedy, film, dance and more — plus fireworks
by JAY LUSTIGby JAY LUSTIGPerformers will include Frank Vignola & Rio Clemente, Mark Milovats, Theresa Carlomagno, Myq Kaplan …
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Books
‘Solidarity Forever’ book tells the Stevie Van Zandt story in definitive detail
by JAY LUSTIGby JAY LUSTIGAn essential complement to to Van Zandt’s ‘Unrequited Infatuations’ memoir.
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Film
Movie theater at South Orange Performing Arts Center announces reopening plans
by JAY LUSTIGby JAY LUSTIGFive screen venue closed in March.
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Pop-Rock
The Weeklings get into holiday spirit with new video for instrumental ‘Joy’
by JAY LUSTIGby JAY LUSTIGTrack was on band’s 2024 album “Christmas.”
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Top 12 NJ Arts Events of the Week: CeCe Winans, Handel’s Messiah, Darlene Love, more
by JAY LUSTIGby JAY LUSTIGAlso Trans-Siberian Orchestra, The Smithereens, The Weeklings, Kwanzaa Festival …