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artists and enrich the community, the Arts Garage includes a satellite gallery of The Noyes Museum of Art and the African American Heritage Museum of Southern New Jersey. www.artsgarageac.com
Don’t miss the excitement of a thrilling new season of music, dance theater, and comedy at the Stockton Performing Arts Center on the campus of Stockton University.
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In Cumberland County, the entertainment scene has evolved to reflect the community’s diverse interests. Parks and outdoor spaces host family-friendly concerts and retail events that help to foster local talent supporting emerging musicians, artists, and performers.
Community theaters such as the Levoy
Theatre in Millville and the Landis Theater in Vineland provide a platform for both seasoned and up-and-coming actors. The Levoy Theatre traces its history to the silent film era and is a vibrant center of entertainment for Millville and surrounding areas, the Levoy has a full schedule of concerts, children’s plays, and special performances. www.levoy.net
In the heart of Vineland, the Landis Theater hosts live music and theater in a historic Deco styled venue. www.thelandistheater.com
The Glasstown Arts District on High Street in Millville is home to art galleries, several upscale restaurants and unique shops. The 19th- and early 20th-century buildings and homes provide a rich architectural backdrop to promote the arts. Find more information at www.glasstownartsdistrict.com. The Riverfront Renaissance Center for the Arts displays creative work from Southern New Jersey artists and nearby metropolitan centers. Don’t miss Third Friday Fun each month with informal receptions for the public to meet featured artists. Third Fridays in downtown Millville are exciting with visitors enjoying the Glasstown Arts District, dinner, and an evening in one of the area’s nightspots. www.rrcarts.com l
PROFESSIONAL THEATER IN CAPE MAY
America’s Oldest Seashore Resort is home to two outstanding theater arts organizations. Both professional theater companies offer superb productions, whether original scripts or new twists on time-honored favorites.
Cape May Stage is housed in the Robert Shackleton Playhouse on Lafayette Street in Cape May. The intimate theater is named after the late actor Robert Shackleton, whose family has deep roots in Cape May. Cape May Stage had its origins more than 35 years ago, originally housed in the Chalfonte Hotel and Historic Cold Spring Village, and is considered the premier professional theater south of Philadelphia. For more information, call 609-770-8311 or visit www.capemaystage.org
Now in its 45th season, East Lynne formerly focused on revivals of older shows. Today, East Lynne proclaims to be a theater of the American past, present, and future, dedicated to telling the stories of all Americans. Recent hits have included Driving Miss Daisy; Tea for Three: Lady Bird, Pat & Betty; and Citizen James, Young Man Without a Country, Kyle Bass’ one-man show about James Baldwin. This year, East Lynne will present a hybrid season, hosting events and art installations at the soon-to- be-completed Clemans Theater on Franklin Street, while continuing to present full productions at Cape May Presbyterian Church. More information and ticket reservations can be found at www.EastLynneTheater.org
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