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Music at Bunker Hill presents David Kim for his third appearance on the 18 year old concert series. Kim, Concertmaster of the Philadelphia Orchestra, is joined by Burchard Tang, viola, and Priscilla Lee, cello, also members of the orchestra, in a concert on Sunday, March 15, 2026 at 3:00pm.
Music at Bunker Hill presents David Kim on March 15th
(SEWELL, NJ) -- Music at Bunker Hill presents David Kim for his third appearance on the 18 year old concert series. Kim, Concertmaster of the Philadelphia Orchestra, is joined by Burchard Tang, viola,...
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February 16, 2026 at 1:24 AM
(SUMMIT, NJ) -- Stony Hill Players presents Rehearsal for Murder from March 5-8, 2026 at The Oakes Center. This is an exhilarating mystery by the creators and writers of Murder She Wrote and Columbo which will leave you guessing who did it all the way through to the end!
Stony Hill Players presents "Rehearsal for Murder"
(SUMMIT, NJ) -- Stony Hill Players presents Rehearsal for Murder from March 5-8, 2026 at The Oakes Center. This is an exhilarating mystery by the creators and writers of Murder She Wrote and Columbo w...
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February 16, 2026 at 1:04 AM
With Send Help, screenwriters Damian Shannon and Mark Swift have taken the basic setup of Lina Wertmuller's Swept Away (and its awful Madonna-starring remake) & given it a gender swap. Here it's a lowly female employee who finds herself stranded on a desert island... @themoviewaffler.bsky.social
New Release Review - SEND HELP
Directed by: Sam Raimi Starring: Rachel McAdams, Dylan O'Brien, Edyll Ismail, Dennis Haysbert, Zavier Samuel, Chris Pang, Thaneth Warakulnukroh
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February 15, 2026 at 4:23 PM
(JERSEY CITY, NJ) -- Pro Arts Jersey City presents Stepping Up 3 from February 15 through March 6, 2026 in the ART150 Gallery. The exhibition is curated by Guillermo Bublik. Pro Arts is showing gratitude to its wonderful volunteers by putting on an exhibition of their art!
Pro Arts Jersey City presents Stepping Up 3
(JERSEY CITY, NJ) -- Pro Arts Jersey City presents Stepping Up 3 from February 15 through March 6, 2026 in the ART150 Gallery. The exhibition is curated by Guillermo Bublik. Pro Arts is showing gratit...
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February 15, 2026 at 4:06 PM
(NEWARK, NJ) -- Coming off record setting tours in 2024 and 2025, comedian Nate Bargatze is bringing his 2026 Big Dumb Eyes World Tour across North America. The tour comes to the Prudential Center in Newark on Saturday, August 8, 2026.
Comedian Nate Bargatze to Perform at the Prudential Center on August 8th
(NEWARK, NJ) -- Coming off record setting tours in 2024 and 2025, comedian Nate Bargatze is bringing his 2026 Big Dumb Eyes World Tour across North America. The tour comes to the Prudential Center in ...
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February 15, 2026 at 3:56 PM
Freeing Juanita, directed by Sebastián Lasaosa Rogers, is not the kind of documentary you watch and walk away from unchanged. It stays with you long after the credits roll. At its heart, this is a film about one woman, wrongfully imprisoned...
By popular demand Freeing Juanita returns to the 2026 New Jersey Film Festival on Friday, February 20!
Freeing Juanita, directed by Sebastián Lasaosa Rogers, is not the kind of documentary you watch and walk away from unchanged. It stays with you long after the credits roll. At its heart, this is a fil...
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February 15, 2026 at 2:44 PM
Here's a look at the top 15 most read articles published on New Jersey Stage from Febuary 8-15, 2026. Each week we publish at least 70 articles. This week's top 15 includes articles from 8 counties (Atlantic, Bergen, Cumberland, Hudson, Mercer, Middlesex, Monmouth, and Ocean).
Top 15 Most Read Stories At New Jersey Stage from February 8-15, 2026
Here's a look at the top 15 most read articles published on New Jersey Stage from Febuary 8-15, 2026. Each week we publish at least 70 articles, including original columns and features, promoting even...
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February 15, 2026 at 2:42 PM
With Summer of Sam, Spike Lee suggested that in 1977 there was nowhere crazier than New York. With The Secret Agent, Kleber Mendonça Filho asks Lee to hold his beer. If you thought '77 NYC was something, wait till you experience the Brazil of that year... @themoviewaffler.bsky.social
New Release Review - "The Secret Agent"
With Summer of Sam, Spike Lee suggested that in 1977 there was nowhere crazier than New York. With The Secret Agent, Kleber Mendonça Filho asks Lee to hold his beer. If you thought '77 NYC was somethi...
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February 14, 2026 at 8:16 PM
NJPAC presents a mesmerizing evening of dance and artistry as the world-renowned Pilobolus returns to its stage with their latest creation, Other Worlds Collection. The performance takes place on Saturday, February 28, 2026 at 8:00pm, promising an unforgettable journey into the extraordinary.
Pilobolus Returns to NJPAC with a Groundbreaking New Performance on February 28th
(NEWARK, NJ) -- New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) presents a mesmerizing evening of dance and artistry as the world-renowned Pilobolus returns to its stage with their latest creation, Other Wo...
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February 14, 2026 at 5:17 PM
Now in its 38th year, the United States Super 8mm Film + Digital Video Festival is the largest and longest running juried festival of its kind in North America. The festival will be held Online and In-Person at Rutgers University on February 21+22, 2026
2026 United States Super 8 Film + DV Festival Celebrates its 38th Anniversary!
Now in its 38th year, the United States Super 8mm Film + Digital Video Festival is the largest and longest running juried festival of its kind in North America. The festival encourages any genre (incl...
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February 14, 2026 at 5:00 PM
What did we publish yesterday? 02/14/26

In addition to Bob Makin's Song of the Week column, we ran stories on theatre, music, comedy, dance, art, books, kids, and community.

Nobody covers the Arts throughout the Garden State like New Jersey Stage!
New Jersey Stage: Daily Edition 02-14-26
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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February 14, 2026 at 1:49 PM
(NEWTON, NJ) -- Fans of grunge music will want to mark their calendars for GRUNGEFEST on Friday, April 10, 2026 at The Newton Theatre. The Ledbetters will pay tribute to Pearl Jam and Superunknown will perform songs by Chris Cornell. Showtime is 8:00pm.
Newton Theatre presents GRUNGEFEST: Tributes to Pearl Jam & Chris Cornell
(NEWTON, NJ) -- Fans of grunge music will want to mark their calendars for GRUNGEFEST on Friday, April 10, 2026 at The Newton Theatre.  The Ledbetters will pay tribute to Pearl Jam and Superunknown wi...
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February 14, 2026 at 1:05 AM
Garden State Art Weekend (GSAW), a statewide celebration of New Jersey's visual arts, will return for a third consecutive year. Running from April 17–19, 2026, the festival will transform the state into an expansive art crawl featuring exhibitions, open studios, and community arts events.
Garden State Art Weekend to Take Place April 17-19
(EAST ORANGE, NJ) -- Garden State Art Weekend (GSAW), a statewide celebration of New Jersey's visual arts, will return for a third consecutive year. Running from April 17–19, 2026, the festival will t...
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February 14, 2026 at 12:55 AM
(TOMS RIVER, NJ) -- In her new cookbook Don’t Think About Dinner, Jenn Lueke offers a framework to save time, money, and energy with strategic meal planning, grocery lists, and kitchen prep. Join Lueke for a virtual discussion presented by the Ocean County Library on Thursday, March 5, 2026.
How to Make Healthy Living Effortless and Fun with Recipe Developer and Social Media Star Jenn Lueke
(TOMS RIVER, NJ) -- In her new cookbook Don’t Think About Dinner, Jenn Lueke offers a framework to save time, money, and energy with strategic meal planning, grocery lists, and kitchen prep. Join Luek...
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February 14, 2026 at 12:51 AM
The Lewis Center for the Arts will present How to Be Not Alone, a concert of original and Broadway songs performed by the Princeton Playhouse Ensembles led by Solon Snider Sway and featuring guest tap dance artist Michael J. Love on Saturday, February 21, 2026 at the Berlind Theatre.
Lewis Center for the Arts presents "How to Be Not Alone"
(PRINCETON, NJ) -- The Lewis Center for the Arts' Program in Theater and Music Theater will present How to Be Not Alone, a concert of original and Broadway songs performed by the Princeton Playhouse E...
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February 14, 2026 at 12:35 AM
Literature to Life will be hosting a free book club gathering on Monday, March 2, 2026 at Paterson Free Public Library discussing I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter by Erika L. Sánchez. This program is part of Books Unite: Literature to Life in Paterson...
Literature to Life To Host Its First Books Unite Book Club in Paterson on March 2nd
(PATERSON, NJ) -- Literature to Life (LTL) will be hosting a free book club gathering on Monday, March 2, 2026 at Paterson Free Public Library (PFPL) discussing I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter ...
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February 14, 2026 at 12:27 AM
(NEW YORK, NY) -- ¡Bienvenidos, niños y familias! On March 20, 2026, beloved children's musician Laurie Berkner will release Cinco Canciones En Español, an EP of Spanish language versions of some of her most popular songs.
Laurie Berkner to Release Her First EP of Original Songs Sung Entirely in Spanish
(NEW YORK, NY) -- ¡Bienvenidos, niños y familias! On March 20, 2026, beloved children's musician Laurie Berkner will release Cinco Canciones En Español, an EP of Spanish language versions of some of h...
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February 14, 2026 at 12:11 AM
PEAK Performances at Montclair State University is inviting all artists, arts organizations and arts lovers to a special program: CHAMPIONS FOR THE ARTS with Donna Walker-Kuhne, considered to be the nation's foremost expert in audience development. The event takes place on Thursday, March 26, 2026.
PEAK Performances at Montclair State University welcomes CHAMPIONS FOR THE ARTS
(MONTCLAIR, NJ) -- PEAK Performances at Montclair State University is inviting all artists, arts organizations and arts lovers to a special program: CHAMPIONS FOR THE ARTS with Donna Walker-Kuhne, con...
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February 14, 2026 at 12:05 AM
Lewberger, the viral comedy band featuring Keith Habersberger, Alex Lewis, and Hughie Stone Fish, returns to New York City for the first time since their sold-out 2023 Off-Broadway run, in a one-night-only engagement on Thursday, March 5, 2026 at Asylum NYC. Showtime is 7:30pm.
Lewberger to Perform at Asylum NYC on March 5th
(NEW YORK, NY) -- Lewberger, the viral comedy band featuring Keith Habersberger (The Try Guys), Alex Lewis (Slam Frank), and Hughie Stone Fish (Emmy Award-winning songwriter), returns to New York City...
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February 13, 2026 at 11:50 PM
(WYCKOFF, NJ) -- Y Arts in the Community presents The Great American SOULBook on Friday, March 6, 2026 at the Wyckoff Family YMCA. Take an exhilarating musical journey through the golden eras of Motown, R&B, and other timeless styles that have inspired generations. Showtime is 7:30pm.
Y Arts in the Community presents The Great American SOULBook
(WYCKOFF, NJ) -- Y Arts in the Community presents The Great American SOULBook on Friday, March 6, 2026 at the Wyckoff Family YMCA. Take an exhilarating musical journey through the golden eras of Motow...
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February 13, 2026 at 11:41 PM
(WEST ORANGE, NJ) -- Pixie Dust Players presents Parade, the Alfred Uhry and Jason Robert Brown musical, at the JCC Metrowest across two weekends from February 13-22, 2026. Parade tells the story of the 1913 trial and imprisonment and 1915 lynching of Jewish American Leo Frank in Georgia.
Pixie Dust Players presents "Parade"
(WEST ORANGE, NJ) -- Pixie Dust Players presents Parade, the Alfred Uhry and Jason Robert Brown musical, at the JCC Metrowest across two weekends from February 13-22, 2026. Parade tells the story of t...
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February 13, 2026 at 7:13 PM
(ASBURY PARK, NJ) -- The Asbury Park Music Awards return to The Stone Pony on Friday, February 20, 2026. For over two decades, the awards night brought the local music community together and shined a spotlight on the artists. This will be the first time the awards are presented since 2018.
Asbury Park Music Awards Returns February 20th
(ASBURY PARK, NJ) -- The Asbury Park Music Awards return to The Stone Pony on Friday, February 20, 2026. For over two decades, the awards night brought the local music community together and shined a ...
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February 13, 2026 at 7:11 PM
(NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ) -- American Repertory Ballet (ARB) presents the World Premiere of Cinderella, the timeless fairytale of a young woman who rises above adversity to find hope, love, and her own happily-ever-after. Performances take place March 6–8, 2026 at the New Brunswick Performing Arts Center.
American Repertory Ballet premieres a new production of the timeless fairytale, "Cinderella"
(NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ) -- American Repertory Ballet (ARB) presents the World Premiere of Cinderella, the timeless fairytale of a young woman who rises above adversity to find hope, love, and her own happ...
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February 13, 2026 at 3:58 PM
The Makin Waves Song of the Week is “Undertow” from “Breaking Through,” the 2025 debut album of Jersey Shore singer-songwriter-guitarist Redbird, aka Danielle Marrone. @makinwaves.bsky.social
​​​​​​​Makin Waves Song of the Week: "Undertow" by REDBIRD
The Makin Waves Song of the Week is "Undertow" from "Breaking Through," the 2025 debut album of Jersey Shore singer-songwriter-guitarist Redbird, aka Danielle Marrone.
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February 13, 2026 at 2:07 PM
What did we publish yesterday? 02-13-26

In addition to Danny Coleman's weekly column and a video panel for the 2026 United States Super 8 Film & Digital Video Festival, we ran stories on theatre, music, comedy, art, and community.

Nobody covers the Arts throughout the Garden State like NJ Stage!
New Jersey Stage: Daily Edition 02-13-26
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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February 13, 2026 at 2:01 PM