On GivingTuesday ... we're helping New Jersey Performing Arts Center give away tickets for its Jan. 3 'Hollywood in New Jersey' concert featuring David Newman, Sebastian Knauer and the New Jersey Symphony. Just send us an email and you're in; instructions in post. www.njarts.net/165956

John Easdale's new "Public Radio" album contains six songs -- including a cover of Bruce Springsteen's "Hungry Heart" -- that were recorded live at Brookdale Public Radio, 90.5 The NIGHT, and proceeds from it will benefit the Lincroft, NJ station. www.njarts.net/165951

Rock Ribs and Ridges festival at Sussex County Fairgrounds in Augusta announces its 2026 schedule: Blackberry Smoke, 38 Special, Christone "KINGFISH" Ingram, Almost Queen, Artimus Pyle Band, Gary Hoey, Matt O'Ree Band and more. www.njarts.net/165971

Tix go on sale this week for main Light of Day 2026 show, taking place at @basiecenter.bsky.social in Red Bank, 1/17. Lineup will include Johnny Rzeznik, Gary U.S. Bonds, Willie Nile, Joe Grushecky & the Houserockers, Dramarama, Fantastic Cat, James Maddock, more www.njarts.net/johnny-rzezn...

Review of Ashley McBryde at Mayo Performing Arts Center in Morristown, Nov. 15. www.njarts.net/165495

Courtney Smith interviews Chanticleer music director Tim Keeler; the San Francisco-based group has released a new holiday album, "Joy to the World," and will perform at New Jersey Performing Arts Center in Newark and Church of St. Ignatius Loyola, NYC. www.njarts.net/165640

Top NJ Arts Events of Week presented by State Theatre, Borgata, Newton Theatre, Stone Pony, SOPAC, Shakespeare Theatre of NJ, Vanguard Theater, NJPAC, George St. Playhouse; New Brunswick PAC, Hard Rock, bergenPAC, McCarter, Carolyn Dorfman Dance, Morris Museum, more www.njarts.net/165323

Lineup announced for 2026 Light of Day show at @outpostintheburbs.bsky.social in Montclair: Guy Davis, Willie Nile, Glen Burtnik, James Maddock, Adam Ezra, Joe D'Urso, Matt O'Ree and Eryn O'Ree, Rick Winow, Jon Caspi and Sharon Lasher. Tix on sale Nov. 26. www.njarts.net/165146

@martintsai.bsky.social reviews Brandy and Monica at Prudential Center in Newark, Nov. 21. The show also featured sets by Kelly Rowland, Muni Long and Jamal Roberts, and surprise appearances by Patti LaBelle and NE-YO. www.njarts.net/165202

@martintsai.bsky.social reviews Brandy and Monica at Prudential Center in Newark, Nov. 21. The show also featured sets by Kelly Rowland, Muni Long and Jamal Roberts, and surprise appearances by Patti LaBelle and NE-YO. www.njarts.net/165202

Lineup announced for 2026 Light of Day show at @outpostintheburbs.bsky.social in Montclair: Guy Davis, Willie Nile, Glen Burtnik, James Maddock, Adam Ezra, Joe D'Urso, Matt O'Ree and Eryn O'Ree, Rick Winow, Jon Caspi and Sharon Lasher. Tix on sale Nov. 26. www.njarts.net/165146

Guns N' Roses will perform at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford on Aug. 12; tickets go on sale Dec. 5. www.njarts.net/165362

Upcoming season at Axelrod Performing Arts Center and Bell Theater at Bell Works in Holmdel will include "That's Love!," a new musical at Dorothy Dandridge. www.njarts.net/165193

Upcoming season at Axelrod Performing Arts Center and Bell Theater at Bell Works in Holmdel will include "That's Love!," a new musical at Dorothy Dandridge. www.njarts.net/165193

Guns N' Roses will perform at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford on Aug. 12; tickets go on sale Dec. 5. www.njarts.net/165362

Top NJ Arts Events of Week: TD James Moody Jazz Fest at NJPAC, other venues; "Frozen" at Paper Mill Playhouse; NJ Hall of Fame induction ceremony at American Dream; Tom Morello & Friends at Borgata; Philip Glass Ensemble at McCarter; 'Magic of Lights' at PNC Arts Center, more www.njarts.net/164723

Light of Day 2026 will include a Jan. 16 celebration of Willie Nile's 50-year career, featuring Nile and others, at The Stone Pony, with the main concert (lineup TBA) set for Jan. 17 at Basdie Center. Other details announced today, as well, for the Jan. 4-24 fundraising fest. www.njarts.net/165146

Light of Day 2026 will include a Jan. 16 celebration of Willie Nile's 50-year career, featuring Nile and others, at The Stone Pony, with the main concert (lineup TBA) set for Jan. 17 at Basdie Center. Other details announced today, as well, for the Jan. 4-24 fundraising fest. www.njarts.net/165146

Performers at the 2026 Barefoot Country Music Fest in Wildwood will include Eric Church, Post Malone, Miranda Lambert, Kelsea Ballerini, Shaboozey and Cole Swindell. www.njarts.net/165036

Top NJ Arts Events of Week: TD James Moody Jazz Fest at NJPAC, other venues; "Frozen" at Paper Mill Playhouse; NJ Hall of Fame induction ceremony at American Dream; Tom Morello & Friends at Borgata; Philip Glass Ensemble at McCarter; 'Magic of Lights' at PNC Arts Center, more www.njarts.net/164723

New NJ Shows on Sale This Week: "Weird Al" Yankovic at PNC Arts Center + Borgata; Mötley Crüe at PNC Arts Center + Freedom Mortgage Pavilion; B2K at @prucenter.bsky.social; Cheap Trick at Starland Ballroom; Lyle Lovett + John Hiatt at Mayo PAC; Trevor Noah at Borgata, more. www.njarts.net/24317

Tris McCall reviews Gail M Boykewich's "Illuminations" show at Gallery491 in Montclair. www.njarts.net/164839s

Courtney Smith reviews Masterwork Chorus' Nov. 16 concert at Drew University in Madison, at which it performed Carl Orff's "Carmina Burana." www.njarts.net/164992

Courtney Smith reviews Masterwork Chorus' Nov. 16 concert at Drew University in Madison, at which it performed Carl Orff's "Carmina Burana." www.njarts.net/164992

New NJ Shows on Sale This Week: "Weird Al" Yankovic at PNC Arts Center + Borgata; Mötley Crüe at PNC Arts Center + Freedom Mortgage Pavilion; B2K at @prucenter.bsky.social; Cheap Trick at Starland Ballroom; Lyle Lovett + John Hiatt at Mayo PAC; Trevor Noah at Borgata, more. www.njarts.net/24317

Tris McCall reviews Gail M Boykewich's "Illuminations" show at Gallery491 in Montclair. www.njarts.net/164839s

Going on sale 11/21: "Weird Al" Yankovic and Puddles Pity Party, July 12. www.njarts.net/24317

Going on sale 11/21: "Weird Al" Yankovic at Borgata, Atlantic City, July 17. www.njarts.net/24317

Damaris Chanza interviews Sam MacPherson, who released his debut album in May and will perform at The Stone Pony in Asbury Park on Dec. 27. www.njarts.net/164751

Going on sale 11/21: Cheap Trick at Starland Ballroom, Sayreville. www.njarts.net/24317

Going on sale 11/21: Cheap Trick at Starland Ballroom, Sayreville. www.njarts.net/24317

Going on sale 11/21: "Weird Al" Yankovic at Borgata, Atlantic City, July 17. www.njarts.net/24317

Going on sale 11/21: "Weird Al" Yankovic and Puddles Pity Party, July 12. www.njarts.net/24317

New review of "The Monsters: A Sibling Love Story," a unique and original two-character play currently having its world premiere at Two River Theater in Red Bank. www.njarts.net/164612

New review of "The Monsters: A Sibling Love Story," a unique and original two-character play currently having its world premiere at Two River Theater in Red Bank. www.njarts.net/164612

NJ Shows on Sale this Week: Journey at CURE Insurance Arena + Boardwalk Hall; Iron Maiden at Sports Illustrated Stadium; Train at PNC Arts Center + Freedom Mortgage Pavilion; Jack Johnson at PNC Arts Center; Joe Jackson at State Theatre; Graham Nash at State Theatre, more www.njarts.net/24317

Top NJ Arts Events of Week at or presented by NJPAC, Prudential Center, Cape May Stage, McCarter Theatre Center, Sieminski Theater, Montclair Art Museum, South Orange Performing Arts Center, Pino's Gift Basket Shoppe and Wine Cellar, Little City Books, more. www.njarts.net/164478

Amy Kuperinsky interviews director Ruben Fleischer, who lives in Montclair, about his new film "Now You See Me: Now You Don't," the third installment in the heist series, co-starring Jesse Eisenberg, Isla Fisher, Woody Harrelson and others. www.njarts.net/164569

Amy Kuperinsky interviews director Ruben Fleischer, who lives in Montclair, about his new film "Now You See Me: Now You Don't," the third installment in the heist series, co-starring Jesse Eisenberg, Isla Fisher, Woody Harrelson and others. www.njarts.net/164569

Top NJ Arts Events of Week at or presented by NJPAC, Prudential Center, Cape May Stage, McCarter Theatre Center, Sieminski Theater, Montclair Art Museum, South Orange Performing Arts Center, Pino's Gift Basket Shoppe and Wine Cellar, Little City Books, more. www.njarts.net/164478

NJ Shows on Sale this Week: Journey at CURE Insurance Arena + Boardwalk Hall; Iron Maiden at Sports Illustrated Stadium; Train at PNC Arts Center + Freedom Mortgage Pavilion; Jack Johnson at PNC Arts Center; Joe Jackson at State Theatre; Graham Nash at State Theatre, more www.njarts.net/24317

Going on sale 11/14: Joe Jackson, July 8 at State Theatre, New Brunswick. www.njarts.net/24317

Going on sale 11/14: Joe Jackson, July 8 at State Theatre, New Brunswick. www.njarts.net/24317

The Apollo Theater will hold 'Amateur Night Holiday Special' auditions at American Dream mall in East Rutherford, Nov. 15. www.njarts.net/164359

The Apollo Theater will hold 'Amateur Night Holiday Special' auditions at American Dream mall in East Rutherford, Nov. 15. www.njarts.net/164359

Marty Lipp interviews former Tower of Power singer Lenny Williams, who will be performing in the Nov. 15 "Blues Is Alright" show at New Jersey Performing Arts Center in Newark (as part of the TD James Moody Jazz Festival). www.njarts.net/164326

My review of Lynn Nottage's "Crumbs From the Table of Joy," currently being presented by Crossroads Theatre Company at New Brunswick Performing Arts Center. www.njarts.net/164141

New review of "The Drop Off," currently being presented by New Jersey Repertory Company in Long Branch. www.njarts.net/164189

My review of Lynn Nottage's "Crumbs From the Table of Joy," currently being presented by Crossroads Theatre Company at New Brunswick Performing Arts Center. www.njarts.net/164141