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"The stage caught fire in 8 seconds flat with the roars, whispers, shouts, and celestial movements of Ms. Hart’s voice. She is truly one of the best ladies of the Blues...I saw Blues history in the making and her name is Nicole Hart."

The New Jersey State Library is creating the first compilation based solely on social mobile networking in an effort to promote literacy, but the authors will be the citizens of the Garden State.

Mint 400 Records one of the few indie labels in northern New Jersey has put together an extremely talented roster that is getting people talking. This roster includes: Any Day Parade, Fairmont, Theodore Grimm, Jesse Ian Dunn, The Mai 68's, and Bombs

Using technology to enhance art, Move n Art, an innovative company with a history of providing value-added services to their clients while utilizing the latest in technology, has developed a product that combines artwork with Plasma screen TVs.

Surflight Theatre, Beach Haven, NJ presents the Dickens Christmas Classic: Friday December 4th to Sunday December 20th

Program will raise funds for teen Kelly Mahon, provide scholarship money for high school students and give contributors from around the world an opportunity to win items while assisting very worthy efforts

David Derr of D2 Studios will serve as creative director for the highly anticipated Off Broadway play, “Santa Claus is Coming Out.” He has created all graphic marketing materials including the show logo, print and Internet advertising images,

An installment of an original canvas form Josignacio will be donated by Laura Brunetti at an unveiling of the New Asbury Park Transportation Center in 2010 and will be dedicated to the children of Asbury Park, NJ.

Join Jersey City Museum on Thursday, November 12, 2009 at 1 p.m. for the special matinee screening of Andres Serrano, the 2007 documentary by filmmaker Adam Kahan. This film explores Andres Serrano and his work, from his formative years in New York t

Chicago impressionist painter Greg Allen Page only began painting full time five years ago, and since has completed 60 original oil paintings and is quickly earning a name for himself within the art world

After receiving 100's of emails from people thinking about selling their movie posters through auction, I decided to write this short guide explaining the difference between auctions and private sales.

Oct 2009, African Sense online retail store is now open. African Sense is a premier online source for top arts/craft, kikoi(kikoy), maasai(masai) fashion from Africa. www.AfricanSense.com

StrangeDog Theatre, in association with Playwrights Theatre, is pleased to present the World Premiere of "Omnivores" by Ben Clawson.

The award-winning filmmaker Euzhan Palcy will be honored Friday October 30, 2009 after South Camden Theatre Company's opening night performance of "Slave Narratives Revisited: a celebration of freedom".

Playwrights Theatre Reading Roundtable Series features some of today's best new plays and playwrights.

SLAM Global Enterprises’ Reginald Burch, Christopher Kuretich and Divad Sanders will participate as guest principals during the Newark Public School’s “Thirteenth Annual Principal for a Day” citywide event on Friday, November 13, 2009.

"A whirlwind of courtship began between "PJ" and Beverley; verging on a raging firestorm, and fanned by the strong currents of their burning lusts. With his considerable womanising-résumé, it was just a matter of time before he deflowered her."

Jersey City Museum is pleased to announce their first ever New Members Bash, taking place at the museum on the evening of Thursday, November 12th, 6-10 p.m.

Academic Perspective, a student-created online news and editorial magazine, has launched. Beginning October 19th, It will be publishing a series of articles discussing today's major issues: the economy, healthcare, President Obama, and education.

Goblins, ghosts and ghouls have invaded Print Art, Inc. in a demonstration of how Halloween fun could be incorporated into the work place. Print Art, Inc. was selected because of its longstanding partnership with Spencer’s.

Playwrights Theatre is accepting submissions for 27th Annual NJ Young Playwrights Contest. Plays are accepted in: Elementary (grades 4-6), Junior High (grades 7-9), High School (grades 10-12), Rewrites (grades 10-12) and Podstages (Grades 10-12).

Learn the Techniques of Jewelry Making and Design with Glenn Arkin of Strawtown Jewelry at the Park Ridge Public Library

Ricki-L Designer Jewelry hosted a launch party to celebrate the grand opening of its gallery in Montclair. On September 30th, media, stylists, and tastemakers gathered to view pieces from the collection and meet designer Erica Ricki Levine in person.

Independent record label, Mar Creation, will be hosting a CD release party at Karma in NYC on Monday, October 12, 2009 at 7:30 pm for its first compilation CD entitled, "Samba do Mar/Various Artists".

Daytime Television’s Walt Willey stars in Neil Simon's study of two friends - total opposites (The Odd Couple) - who become roommates. One of the finest comedies of all time and is not to be missed!

Advance your career, gain credentials for enhancing your future, and network with experts, professionals and colleagues. The program offers a curriculum that discusses sector specific leadership issues and methods for addressing them.

Demand for event printing is at an all time high with the economy on the down side. Fundraising is one way that organizations use to offset the burden.

Internationally-exhibited artist David Derr of D2 Studios has created the logo for the 17th Annual New Jersey Storytelling Festival which will take place in Hamilton, NJ on October 18, 2009 and features top story tellers from across the state.

Beach Haven, NJ - An educational theatrical experience in your school. We bring it all - sets, costumes, props, music and of course our professional cast! Shows available September 2009 - May 2010 at your venue.

Mary Jo and I are seeking kids’ frog art—lots of it! If you’re an elementary school teacher, parent, or educator, please send us jpegs of your students’ or kids’ drawings or paintings of frogs and we'll display them on our blog.

The South Street Players, Freehold, New Jersey's oldest local theater company will hold a cabaret fundraiser Sunday October 4th from 4:00pm to 7:00pm. The event will take place at Battleground Country Club, Millhurst Rd., Manalapan, NJ

First Fridays@theGallery is where hot up-and-coming artists are playing. Appel Farm hosts the affordable event in its Art Gallery in southern NJ on selected First Fridays. Oct. 2 -61 North.

Enjoy a great Fall day at Appel Farm in Elmer, NJ on Oct. 3. 2009! Blues legend John Hammond plays live in the indoor theatre. You can enjoy a BBQ picnic before the show with free concert by the Capitol Pride Symphonic Band.

For the past 20 years or so, comedy music has been all but blacklisted by the mainstream music industry. But now, funny songs have received a serious boost: The Funny Music Project was the winner of a 2009 Parsec Award.

Playwrights Theatre’s fall classes for kids, teens and adults will begin in October. All classes are held at Playwrights Theatre, 33 Green Village Road, Madison, NJ. For more information and to register visit www.ptnj.org or call 973-514-1787 X21.

NYC Public Advocate Mr. Imtiaz S. SYED has joined the Advisory Board of Directors of MARK7 STUDIOS .Mark 7 Studios is a newly, fully upgraded a HD FILM PRODUCTION & Live HDTV BROADCASTING STUDIOS (45,000 sq.ft.) complex in the NYC area,

Internationally-exhibited artist David Derr currently has a variety of his work on display in conjunction with the popular Off Broadway play Race Music. Mr. Derr has created distinctive posters, programs and Internet ads for the show. .

Appel Farm’s Saturday afternoon family matinee series provides affordable family fun combined with the excitement of live performances.

Playwrights Theatre is pleased to present the New Jersey Premiere of "Our Dad is In Atlantis" by Mexican playwright, Javier Malpica (translation by Jorge Ignacio Cortiñas) October 1-18, 2009

The Board of Trustees of the Jersey City Museum, Hudson County’s premier arts and cultural institution, announced today that Laurene Buckley, Ph.D. has been appointed Executive Director of the museum beginning October 1, 2009.

Kristen, Jaimie, and Jessica Berube -- In the recent StarBound National Competition in Atlantic City, two older sisters choreographed younger sister and won 6th place high score dance with "Make It Mine".

Big-Banners.com is Text Art Prints premier oversize printing department. At big banners.com you can order large or small indoor or outdoor banners as well as car magnets and yard signs.

New Jersey Piano Lessons, founded by Barbara Ehrlich, entered into a strategic partnership with Gnosis Arts to provide comprehensive piano lessons in the Basking Ridge area.

“Bread-side Tables” by artist, Steve Butler, are on exhibit now at TraillWorks, 135 Spring Street in Newton. A meet the artist reception is set to coincide with Newton’s Tour of Art from 5 – 8pm on 2nd Saturday, September 12th.

SHIRLEY KNIGHT will open the season in the world premiere of ARTHUR LAURENTS’ new drama Come Back, Come Back, Wherever You Are, playing opposite Tony Award nominee and George Street Playhouse favorite ALISON FRASER.

Disabilityphoto.com Helps Bring People With Disabilities Into the Mainstream; Creator of the Site Calls for Professional and Amateur Photographers to Submit Images

Lilley, one of the Philadelphia area’s most well-known guitarists, will premiere the new album with his band at World Café Live (upstairs) in Philadelphia on Saturday, October 3rd at 9 pm.

Arts classes and workshops for children and adults starts in September. Sign up before September 1 and receive a discount. Classes in ceramics, painting, drawing, theater, music, yoga and more. Art birthday parties available.

Internationally-exhibited artist David Derr of D2 Studios has released twenty of his original digital artworks for use in an exclusive licensing agreement with Orlando, FL based Designer Scarves by Marlena.

Parents in central Jersey now have the opportunity to enroll their children at the new Yamaha Music School at Freehold Music Center. The school brings an innovative philosophy of music education that has gained international acceptance and acclaim.