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The Asbury Park Theater Company presents “I Love You, You're Perfect, Now Change!”

(OCEAN GROVE, NJ) – Asbury Park Theater Company presents “I Love You, You're Perfect, Now Change!” by Joe DiPietro, July 13-21, 2024, at the Jersey Shore Arts Center. The longest-running Off-Broadway revue in history has been revamped for the 21st century! This celebration of the mating game explores the truths and myths behind the contemporary conundrum known as “the relationship.”

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Rock On! This week's Sound Bites….7/4/24

“We have John Anthony on lead guitar, Rick Deak also on guitar, Brendan Burke on bass, Owen Davis on drums and Nathan Anthony on keys. Normally we would love to have our horn section, but we can't take them on the tour this time. But we do have trumpet, trombone and saxophone. We call it the family-sized band and it's always fun to take them on the road too,” laughed Jackie Popovec, lead singer of Ohio-based band The Vindys, as they prepared for the first of 20 shows opening for Pat Benatar and Neil Giraldo. The first two will be on July 6 at Ovation Hall at the Oceans Casino Resort in Atlantic City and on July 7 at the Hackensack Meridian Theater in Red Bank, New Jersey.

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bergenPAC presents Dirty Deeds: The AC/DC Experience

(ENGLEWOOD, NJ) – Bergen Performing Arts Center (bergenPAC) presents Dirty Deeds: The AC/DC Experience on Friday, August 23, 2024 at 8:00 p.m. An experience like no other… Celebrating the thunderous energy of the Bon Scott and Brian Johnson era, Dirty Deeds – The AC/DC Experience delivers a powerful performance that takes audiences on a journey through AC/DC history.

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The Newton Theatre presents Yesterday – A Tribute to The Beatles

(NEWTON, NJ) – The Newton Theatre presents Yesterday – A Tribute to The Beatles on Saturday, November 2, 2024 at 8:00 p.m. The Las Vegas Beatles Show is a rich show that reintroduces fans to the musical genius of international superstars The Beatles. Audiences will be wowed by the amazing music, iconic wardrobe and on-point performances. This show is fun, entertaining and brings together talented musicians for an unforgettable evening.

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NJPAC's Sounds of the City presents Brazilian percussionist Cyro Baptista

(NEWARK, NJ) – World-renowned Brazilian percussionist Cyro Baptista leads the CHAMA Ensemble at NJPAC's Horizon Sounds of the City on Thursday, July 11, 2024 at Chambers Plaza (1 Center Street) in Newark, NJ – Experience an evening of cultural rhythms. Show starts at 5:00 p.m. This is a free outdoor concert.

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West Windsor Arts presents Rini on July 27

(PRINCETON, NJ) – West Windsor Arts presents Rini on Saturday, July 27, 2024 at the Nassau Park Pavillion. This is a free show with live music and art activities. Dan Kassel will open the evening at 5:00 p.m. Feel free to bring a chair and some refreshments.

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Review of the new release – “A Quiet Place: Day One”

For the third installment in his successful sci-fi series, A Quiet Place: Day One, John Krasinski hands the reins over to fellow Polish-American Michael Sarnoski. If you've seen Sarnoski's impressive debut, the Nicolas Cage film Pig, you'll notice similar elements here. Like Pig, Day One features a protagonist who has retreated into his shell, whose only friend is an animal, and who embarks on a quest in a big American city. Both films extol the joys of simple food in key scenes. Sarnoski manages to weave his own interests into Krasinski's series in a surprisingly smooth way, suggesting that the world of A Quiet Place can accommodate a variety of stories and perspectives.

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The magical paintings of the artist James Feehan come to the gallery in Bex

(CALIFON, NJ) – The Gallery at Bex, a casual yet elegant art gallery in the heart of historic Hunterdon County, is pleased to present the art of renowned artist James Feehan at an art opening on Thursday, July 11. The exhibition runs through September 1, 2024.

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Wallenda Productions Aerial Thrill Show is one of the attractions at the 2024 Monmouth County Fair

(FREEHOLD, NJ) – Whether you're watching the high wire act, walking through hundreds of butterflies or dancing the night away, the 49th Annual Monmouth County Fair will take your breath away. Held Wednesday through Sunday, July 24-28, 2024, at the East Freehold Showgrounds (1500 Kozloski Road) in Freehold, the Monmouth County Fair features five days of exciting entertainment, thrilling rides, delicious food and more! And this year, it promises to be better than ever thanks to new acts on the lineup.

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Hundreds flock to the start of the summer reading at the Upper Shores branch of the Ocean County Library

(LAVALLETTE, NJ) – Children, mothers and fathers who woke up to a warm, bright morning here on Friday, June 28, 2024, brought their cheerful spirits with them to the Upper Shores Branch of the Ocean County Library, where familial warmth and community spirit marked the first kickoff to the summer reading.

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Waylon Thibodeaux / “OLD SCHOOL” and The Tony Mart Allstars

Friday, 05 July 2024, 19:00
Somers Point Beach
Morrow Beach, 800 Bay Avenue, Somers Point, NJ 08244
Category: Music

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Blackmore's Night

Friday, July 5, 2024, 8:00 p.m.
The bird
99 Monmouth Street, Red Bank, NJ 07701
Category: Music

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Damn The Torpedoes: The music of Tom Petty

Saturday, July 6, 2024, 7:30 p.m.
Lizzie Rose Music Room
217 E. Main Street, Tuckerton, NJ 08087
Category: Music

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