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07/31/2026

Pregnancy horror movies fall into one of two categories. There are those, like Rosemary's Baby, that play out during the pregnancy term, and there are others, like It's Alive, that focus on the horrors that arise once the child is born. They all tend to share a female protagonist's fear that her child, whether it's inside or outside of her womb, is something monstrous. The Movie Waffler

Pregnancy horror movies fall into one of two categories. There are those, like Rosemary's Baby, that play out during the pregnancy term, and there are others, like It's Alive, that focus on the horrors that arise once the child is born. They all tend to share a female protagonist's fear that her chi...

07/31/2026

The Makin Waves Song of the Week is “Josephine” from Emily Grove’s forthcoming EP, “Fables,” which she will celebrate the release of Aug. 3 at Watermark in Asbury Park.

The Makin Waves Song of the Week is "Josephine" from Emily Grove's forthcoming EP, "Fables," which she will celebrate the release of Aug. 3 at Watermark in Asbury Park.

07/31/2026

Danny Coleman talks with former Whitesnake guitarist Adrian Vandenberg in this week's column. Danny Coleman's ROCK on RADIO

"Yeah, the idea started early last year," enthusiastically stated guitarist Adrian Vandenberg as he discussed his upcoming "My Whitesnake Years" tour, a conglomeration of hits from some of the most revered classic rock acts of all time. "Last year it was 35 years ago when Whitesnake headlined the le...

07/30/2026

(ASBURY PARK, NJ) -- Asbury Park Theater Company (APTCo) has announced that its first mainstage production under newly appointed Producing Artistic Director Nate Patten will be The Wolves, Sarah DeLappe's Pulitzer Prize finalist play that has captivated audiences across the country with its sharp wit, emotional honesty, and unforgettable portrait of young women finding their voices.

(ASBURY PARK, NJ) -- Asbury Park Theater Company (APTCo) has announced that its first mainstage production under newly appointed Producing Artistic Director Nate Patten will be The Wolves, Sarah DeLappe's Pulitzer Prize finalist play that has captivated audiences across the country with its sharp wi...

07/30/2026

(BEACH HAVEN, NJ) -- Surflight Theatre is presenting Pretty Woman: The Musical from July 28 through August 16, 2026. This is your chance to fall in love all over again with one of the most beloved romances of all time! Photographer John Posada was on hand to take photos.

07/30/2026

What did we publish yesterday? 07-30-26

THEATRE
* American Theater Group to present East Coast Premiere of "Destroying David" as 2026-27 Season Opener
* Plays-in-the-Park, Edison, NJ to Host Auditions for "Curious George: The Golden Meatball" on August 12th

MUSIC
* Middlesex County FolkLIVE: Gospel Music Festival Inspired Thousands with performances by Grammy Award-Winning Headliners Erica Campbell and Jonathan McReynolds Middlesex County Culture
* Judy Collins LIVE! at Ocean City Music Pier
* Shinedown Brings Dance, Kid, Dance Act II Tour to a Packed Prudential Center
* Middletown Arts Center presents an Indoor Summer Nights Singer-Songwriter Showcase on August 20th

COMEDY
* New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) presents Chris Tucker on October 2nd

FILM
* Teaneck International Film Festival announces the Sandi Klein Creative Woman in Film Award

ART
* Monmouth County Commissioners host 2027 Travel Guide cover photo contest Monmouth County Government
* Princeton University Library presents "The Art of Japanese Publishing: A Selection of Japanese Illustrated Books from the Marquand Library Collection 1660-1960"

COMMUNITY
* Hoboken Public Library Enters Next Phase of Historic Renovation

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07/30/2026

(NEWARK, NJ) -- Following multiple sold-out performances at New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC), internationally recognized actor, producer and comedian Chris Tucker returns to Prudential Hall on Friday, October 2, 2026 at 8:00pm.

07/29/2026

(UNION, NJ) -- American Theater Group (ATG) presents the East Coast premiere of Destroying David at the DMK Theater at Union Arts Center from October 9-18 and at the Sieminski Theater from October 23-25, 2026. Destroying David is a thrilling, witty and heartfelt solo show about the power of art to help us through our darkest hours. The play is written and performed by Emmy Award-nominee Jason Odell Williams. ATG's new Producing Artistic Director Charlotte Cohn will direct.

(UNION, NJ) -- American Theater Group (ATG) presents the East Coast premiere of Destroying David at the DMK Theater at Union Arts Center from October 9-18 and at the Sieminski Theater from October 23-25, 2026. Destroying David is a thrilling, witty and heartfelt solo show about the power of art to h...

07/29/2026

(FREEHOLD, NJ) -- The Monmouth County Board of County Commissioners has announced the 2027 Monmouth County Travel Guide cover photo contest is accepting submissions now through November 1, 2026.

07/29/2026

(NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ) -- On Saturday, July 25, 2026, the Arts Institute of Middlesex County welcomed residents and visitors to Monument Square Park in New Brunswick for the third annual FolkLIVE: Gospel Music Festival, an afternoon of uplifting performances celebrating the rich traditions, cultural influence, and legacy of gospel music.

(NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ) -- On Saturday, July 25, 2026, the Arts Institute of Middlesex County welcomed residents and visitors to Monument Square Park in New Brunswick for the third annual FolkLIVE: Gospel Music Festival, an afternoon of uplifting performances celebrating the rich traditions, cultural in...