Explore New Jersey on Wednesday, From Legendary Rock Returns to Local Icons and Summer Concerts: Peter Rowan & Sam Grisman Project and John Lodge of The Moody Blues Announced at The Newton Theatre, While Leanne Morgan Adds Second Show, Camden County Unveils Free Star-Studded Concert Series, Lucy the Elephant Faces Funding Loss, and North Jersey Welcomes New Hotspot Whiskey Priest — Plus MVC Appointment Controversy, Michelin Star Buzz, and NJ TRANSIT Negotiation Turmoil Shake the Garden State This Week

Just Announced – Two Must-See Shows at The Newton Theatre This Summer

  • Peter Rowan & The Sam Grisman Project: Celebrating the music of Old & In The Way, live on Thursday, June 12
  • John Lodge of The Moody Blues: Performing hits from Days of Future Passed, Long Distance Voyager and more, Sunday, July 20

Around New Jersey

  • MVC Appointments Frustrate Residents: Real ID slots remain scarce, while undocumented immigrants gain easier access for standard licenses.
  • Lucy the Elephant Loses $500K Grant: A funding setback for one of New Jersey’s most iconic landmarks.
  • Whiskey Priest Expands to Hackensack: North Jersey’s latest culinary hot spot is on the horizon.
  • Free Summer Concerts in Camden County Announced: Featuring Todd Rundgren, Stanley Clarke, Joan Osborne, Julian Marley, and more!

Venue Highlights

State Theatre New Jersey

  • Leanne Morgan – Just Getting Started Tour
    • Second show added! Thursday, October 9 at 7 PM
    • Friday, October 10 – Selling Fast!

Wellmont Theatre – JUST ANNOUNCED

  • The Revivalists
  • 1964: The Tribute – A stunning recreation of a Beatles-era performance

Live This Week

April 17, 2025

  • Marcello HernandezSold Out

Friday, April 18

  • Duel of the Decades: 80s vs 90sTickets Available

Thursday, April 24

  • Sarah Silverman: PostmortemLow Ticket Warning

Friday, April 25

  • The Warped Tour Band – Punk nostalgia live and loud

Saturday, April 26

  • Pink Talking Fish – A psychedelic fusion of Pink Floyd, Talking Heads, and Phish

NJ Culture & Headlines

  • Could New Jersey Ever Get a Michelin Star? A reality check on the state’s fine dining future
  • NJ High School Softball Spotlight: Mia Pope hits 100, with teams across the state making headlines
  • NJ TRANSIT Labor Deal Hits a Snag: What commuters need to know
  • Ocean Grove Kicks Off Summer: Featuring a heartfelt tribute to country legend k.d. lang
  • Devils Edge Bruins 5–4 in OT: Dumoulin seals the win in dramatic fashion
  • Cosmo 440 Revives Newark’s Carmel Towers: $60 million project breathes new life into long-abandoned space
  • Rep. Josh Gottheimer’s Gubernatorial Buzz: Doubling down on tax relief in the Garden State
  • NJ’s Growing Debt: How to track it—if you know where to look