NJN - Jersey Arts the Podcast
This podcast goes on location with creative personalities and productions throughout the state of New Jersey. Jersey Arts: The Podcast is produced by State of the Arts, NJN Public Television's weekly arts magazine, and hosted by Discover Jersey Arts. Visit us at www.jerseyarts.com.
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Pine Barons Take On the XPoNential Music Festival
This weekend, Pine Barons – the band, not the ecosystem ...
This weekend, Pine Barons – the band, not the ecosystem in southern New Jersey – are playing the XPoNential Music Festival on the Camden Waterfront. It’s a three-day, three-stage event featuring 31 performers, including The Indigo Girls, My Morning Jacket and St. Vincent. Christopher Benincasa recently spoke with Pine Barons singer and guitarist Keith Abrams about making music, touring with the band and what artists he’s excited to see at the festival this weekend.
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The Princeton Festival 2015
The month of June means The Princeton Festival, with an ...
The month of June means The Princeton Festival, with an eclectic range of performances ranging from a cappella jazz ensembles (West Side 5 and The Tribunes) to opera ("The Marriage of Figaro") to musical theater ("The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee"). Producer Susan Wallner talks to artistic director Richard Tang Yuk about the growth of The Princeton Festival, now in its 11th season. The Festival opens June 6 with a weekend of performances as well as free workshops and lectures.
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The 2015 Montclair Film Festival
The 2015 Montclair Film Festival starts tomorrow! It runs from ...
The 2015 Montclair Film Festival starts tomorrow! It runs from May 1st to May 10th. Contributing producer Christopher Benincasa recently spoke with the festival’s Executive Director Tom Hall about this year’s line-up. There was a lot to cover: the last Robin Williams film (Boulevard), big summer movies (Me and Earl and the Dying Girl), independent films (Hello, My Name is Doris), a unique conversation series featuring lots of great actors and filmmakers, and something called a “live documentary” that involves a special performance from the legendary New Jersey rock band Yo La Tengo.
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Emanation: Art + Process at Wheaton Arts
The creative process itself is the focus of a sprawling ...
The creative process itself is the focus of a sprawling contemporary art exhibition opening May 1 at Wheaton Arts. Mark Dion, Judy Pfaff, Donald Lipski and Paula Hayes are among the 11 art world stars who have been working for months with Wheaton and the Creative Glass Center of America to create new works inspired by South Jersey, the glass industry, and the history of Wheaton Arts itself. “Emanation: Art +Process” is part of an ambitious year of programming that includes Glass Weekend, a biennial event bringing together artists, curators and galleries (June 13 & 14, 2015). Producer Susan Wallner finds out more from Kristin Qualls, director of exhibitions at Wheaton Arts.
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"And Then Came Tango" at The Growing Stage
The Growing Stage, The Children’s Theatre of New Jersey, will ...
The Growing Stage, The Children’s Theatre of New Jersey, will present the world premiere of "And Then Came Tango" on Friday, March 6th. Inspired by a true story, the play revolves around the case of two male penguins at the Central Park Zoo who established a bond to hatch an orphaned egg. Written by Emily Freeman, and featuring choreography by Jillian Petrie and original music by Paul Marbach, "And Then Came Tango" is a celebration of tolerance and the eternal instinct that guides one generation to care for the next. Producer Christopher Benincasa recently spoke with the show’s director Stephen L. Fredericks about this world premiere.
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The NJSO Winter Festival: Sounds of Shakespeare
The New Jersey Symphony Orchestra’s annual Winter Festival kicks off ...
The New Jersey Symphony Orchestra’s annual Winter Festival kicks off on January 9th and runs through the 25th. This year, the festival is celebrating the genius of Shakespeare by presenting music inspired by his greatest plays. Christopher Benincasa recently spoke with NJSO Music Director Jacques Lacombe about creating the “Sounds of Shakespeare” program, which will feature Sarah Chang, one of the world’s leading violinists.
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Graham Lustig's "A Jazzy Nutcracker"
"A Jazzy Nutcracker" is Lustig Dance Theatre's new take on ...
"A Jazzy Nutcracker" is Lustig Dance Theatre's new take on the beloved classic, performed with a six-piece jazz band and guest appearances from high school marching bands. Choreographer Graham Lustig talks with producer Susan Wallner about growing up in London in the 1960s and how it inspired his production, with the Nutcracker re-imagined as the Boy Next Door. LDT performs December 6 at SOPAC and December 12 & 13 at Monroe Performing Arts Center.
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Seuls en Scène – Princeton French Theater Festival
Princeton University’s third French Theater Festival is well underway, and ...
Princeton University’s third French Theater Festival is well underway, and runs through October 11 at venues across the campus. All performances are in French – with English subtitles – and are free and open to the public. Christopher Benincasa recently spoke with Festival Director Florent Masse about bringing some of France’s most celebrated theater artists to New Jersey.
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American Boychoir School Featured in New Dustin Hoffman Movie
Dante Soriano is a fourth year student at the American ...
Dante Soriano is a fourth year student at the American Boychoir School. He once wanted to be an accountant, but now thinks maybe he'll switch to acting. Dante was cast as the lead character's best friend in the new film by Francois Girard, "Boychoir." It premieres at the Toronto International Film Festival this weekend. Producer Susan Wallner spoke to Dante and the American Boychoir School's Litton-Lodal Music Director, Fernando Malvar-Ruiz, who also appears in the film. It was the second day of school, but no fear - the Boychoir School accepts new students throughout the year - as long as they love to sing.
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Suzzy Roche and daughter Lucy Wainwright Roche at The Minstrel
Suzzy Roche is the youngest of the influential trio The ...
Suzzy Roche is the youngest of the influential trio The Roches, alongside sisters Maggie and Terre. In addition, she has a solo career, is an author, and does the occasional bit of acting. On August 15, she'll be appearing at The Minstrel at the Folk Project in Morristown with her daughter, Lucy Wainwright Roche, singing songs off their recent album "Fairytale and Myth." Lucy's father is Loudon Wainwright III, and her half-siblings are Martha and Rufus Wainwright, all well-known singer/songwriters. Producer Susan Wallner caught up with Suzzy Roche by phone in between recording sessions to talk about going on the road with her daughter and more.
