New Jersey Stage: Daily Edition 07-09-24

Here’s the morning update from New Jersey’s Arts News Service. We consistently publish between 8 and 15 new articles and news stories each day. No one covers the arts across the Garden State like New Jersey Stage!

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Chatham Playhouse hosts the 30th annual Jersey Voices: One-Act Festival

(CHATHAM, NJ) – The Chatham Community Players (CCP) will host its 30th annual Jersey Voices One-Act Festival with six performances between July 26 and August 4, 2024. This year’s production features seven original short plays by New Jersey playwrights. The evening of seven one-act plays will provide writers with an opportunity to showcase original scripts while directors and actors can experiment with new roles.

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Bon Scott Birthday Tribute on July 9th at Arlene’s Grocery

John Jackson, producer, musician, creative A&R manager and founder of Jacksonic Sound & Vision LLC, lives in New York City. His clients include Billy Joel and Roseanne Cash, but his main focus right now is his commitment to the estate of Bon Scott and a tribute to the late, great AC/DC singer’s birthday on July 9th.

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Prudential Center presents Blessd and Ryan Castro

(NEWARK, NJ) – Ryan Castro and Blessd, powerful hitmakers and leaders of Colombia’s new generation of reggaeton, bring their joint U.S. tour “AY BENDITO GHETTO” – supported by Touring The World and Seitrack US – to the Prudential Center in Newark on Wednesday, November 20, 2024 at 8:00 p.m.

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Seaside Heights presents Michael Franti & Spearhead with special guest Trevor Hall

(SEASIDE HEIGHTS, NJ) – Michael Franti & Spearhead with special guest Trevor Hall will perform at the Beach Stage in Seaside Heights on Saturday, July 13, 2024 at 6:30 p.m. The stage is located at Blaine Avenue and the Boardwalk.

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Strand Center for the Arts presents Ticket to the Moon – ELO Tribute

(LAKEWOOD, NJ) – The Strand Center for the Arts presents Ticket to the Moon on Friday, July 19, 2024 at 8:00 p.m. This is a spectacular multimedia tribute show dedicated to the music and legacy of the Electric Light Orchestra (ELO). Known for its innovative blend of rock, pop and classical elements, ELO enjoyed great success in the 1970s and 1980s with its unique sound and unforgettable hits.

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Lou Gramm LIVE! at BergenPAC

At the BergenPAC Auditorium in Englewood, New Jersey, fervent Foreigner fans eagerly await a concert by the group’s original lead singer, Lou Gramm, along with his band The Lou Gramm All Stars this Saturday evening, June 29, 2024.

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Making waves with The Well Wish: “Where we go from here”

Asbury Park’s The Well Wish are the Makin Waves Artist of the Month for July and the winners of the third annual Point Pleasant Beach Battle of the Bands, sponsored by the Point Pleasant Beach Chamber of Commerce last month.

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New and Noteworthy NJ Music from BlowUpRadio.com, 07/08/24

Each week, Lazlo, founder of BlowUpRadio.com (an online radio station featuring New Jersey artists), highlights some of the many new releases from New Jersey musicians in this column. This week, Lazlo takes a look at new releases from Part-Time Custodian, Mellow Doubt, Loon Lord, Last Legs, Danello, The Sad Surfer & Possum In My Room, Mark Parker, and Pheller. Plus, a look back at “Brittle Boned” by Newfoundman.

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Wanaque Buffalo Wild Wings GO celebrates its opening with a raffle of free wings for a year

(WANAQUE, NJ) – /PRNewswire/ – Buffalo Wild Wings will celebrate the grand opening of its Buffalo Wild Wings GO restaurant in Wanaque (1353 Ringwood Avenue) on Tuesday, July 16, 2024. Starting at 10:30 a.m., the new restaurant will reward the first 100 guests in line with free wings for a year!*

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11th Annual Wine Down Summer at Riverwinds

(WEST DEPTFORD, NJ) – Toast and celebrate the Wine Down of Summer at the 11th Annual Wine Down Summer at Riverwinds, August 24 and 25, 2024 at the RiverWinds Community Center in West Deptford, from 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. daily. It’s time to say goodbye to the sun-drenched summer days with a spectacular party! Experience two unforgettable days filled with many of New Jersey’s finest wines, tantalizing food trucks, talented artisans and stirring live music.

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The first annual Atlantic City Celebrity Convention will take place July 25-28 at ACX1 Studios

(ATLANTIC CITY, NJ) – Brantim Entertainment is bringing the hottest stars of the big screen to Atlantic City’s boardwalk this summer with the first annual Atlantic City Celebrity Convention at ACX1 Studios. From July 25-28, 2024, prominent actors, major film directors and the icons you’ve always wanted to meet will converge on the oceanfront for a one-of-a-kind convention experience.

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Tuesday night book club: The Devil of Chicago by Erik Larson

Tuesday, July 9, 2024, 7:30 p.m.
VIRTUAL
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Category: Community

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ASIA: The Heat of the Moment Tour

Tuesday, July 9, 2024, 8:00 p.m.
Bergen Performing Arts Center (bergenPAC)
30 North Van Brunt Street, Englewood, NJ 07631
Category: Music

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Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles

Tuesday, July 9, 2024, 7:00 p.m.
New Jersey State Theatre
15 Livingston Avenue, New Brunswick, NJ 08901
Category: Movie

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