Lincroft, NJ – Veteran actor Armand Assante will appear at Brookdale Community College on November 30th as part of The New Jersey Film Academy’s (NJFA) “Breaking In” Lecture Series. The event, open to the public, will offer attendees a chance to hear from and ask questions of the acclaimed performer, known for roles in the Godfather Part II, Gung Ho, Striptease, Judge Dredd, Pollock, American Gangster, Private Benjamin, and currently, Revival.

The “Breaking In” session will be moderated by County Commissioner Director Thomas Arnone. Tickets are $25, and free for Brookdale Students.

The event takes place at 7:00 PM in the Navesink room of Brookdale’s Student Life Center (765 Newman Springs Road, Lincroft, NJ). Parking is available in Lot 7.

RSVP is required; contact Daniel Colaianni at 732-224-2683 or via email at [email protected].

The NJFA, a nonprofit institution created by industry veterans and educational experts, aims to support workforce development for New Jersey’s film and creative industries. It partners with colleges across the state – including Atlantic Cape, Brookdale, Camden County, County College of Morris, Essex County, Hudson County, Mercer County, Middlesex College, Raritan Valley, Rowan of South Jersey, and Union College – to provide tailored educational programs and facilitate internships and job placement. The Academy’s mission is to bridge the gap between education and employment in the film and media industry.

Rock On! This ​Week’s Sound ​Bites…10/23/25

Trenton and Central New Jersey venues are pulsing with live entertainment⁣ this week, offering a⁤ diverse⁣ range of options ⁣from⁣ Irish Sessions and karaoke to ‌live bands​ and theatrical performances.Amidst a‌ thriving ⁤local arts scene, musicians and performers are providing ⁣audiences with a wealth of ​choices ⁤for evening and weekend ⁣enjoyment.

This robust schedule underscores the⁤ continued vitality ⁣of New Jersey’s music and entertainment landscape, offering opportunities for both established and emerging artists⁣ to connect with audiences. From intimate winery ⁢performances ⁢to ‌larger-scale⁣ orchestral events, the region’s venues are catering to a broad spectrum of tastes, contributing to ⁢the⁤ cultural ‌richness of the area.

Highlights This week:

* Tir Na ​Nog (Trenton): Enjoy “Irish Sessions” ⁣on Sunday​ at 3 p.m.(21+).
* Trenton‌ Social: ‍”Happy Hour Throwback Thursday” begins‌ at 5 p.m., followed ‌by live music (TBA) ‌on Saturday at 9 p.m., and “Monday Night Karaoke” hosted by Sweets at 6 p.m.
* Trinity Church (Princeton): ‌ The ⁤Princeton Symphony Orchestra, led ​by⁤ Maestro⁤ Rossen Milanov,‌ presents “Brahms Piano Quartet Number 1 ‍in G Minor, Op. ⁤25″ on Thursday at 7 p.m.
* Triumph brewing Company‍ (New Hope, PA): Luca and the Leftovers perform Saturday at 8 p.m.
* ⁢ ⁢ Triumph Brewing company (Princeton): The Private Label Trio plays Friday at 5‌ p.m.,and the Parker Cheek quartet takes the stage Saturday ⁢at 5 p.m.
* vault brewing company (Yardley, PA): The Dave Posmontier‌ Trio ⁢performs Friday at‌ 7​ p.m., followed by⁣ Shiretones on Saturday at 7 p.m.
* Village ⁤idiot Brewing Company (mount Holly): Trivia ‍night is Thursday at⁤ 7 p.m.
* ​ West Windsor Arts Center/Nassau park Pavilion (Princeton): Catch a performance of “Hysteria! Or, They Came Through the Air” on Sunday at 4 p.m.
* Whitehill Mansion (Fieldsboro): ‍ A Kid’s Ghost Hunt is scheduled for Saturday at 11 a.m. ($20‌ per parent/child, $30 per parent/two children), with ⁤a Trunk or Treat/Movie Night⁢ featuring “Hocus Pocus” at 5 p.m.
* ​ ‍ Working⁣ Dog Winery (Hightstown): ​Open Mic Night, hosted by Kevin McGowan,​ is Thursday at 4 p.m.,Rich ​Cassenti performs Friday ⁢at‍ 4:30 p.m., Halloween Wine Glass⁢ Luminaries are Saturday at 10 a.m., Rave ‌On is Saturday‌ at 1 p.m.,⁣ and Rob Silvers plays‍ Sunday at 1 ⁤p.m.
* WWFM 89.1 FM HD2 Radio (West Windsor): Tune​ in to “Danny Coleman’s Got The Blues” ​on Monday at 7 a.m. and 7 p.m.‍ (Jazzon2.org).
* Tir Na Nog⁣ (Trenton): Wicked ‌Sweet Cake Night is Thursday at 6 p.m.
* Trenton Social: pop-up Event:⁤ The Wandery:⁢ A‍ Traveling Book Shop is Saturday at 1 p.m.
* ‍ Trinity Church​ (Princeton): All shows are 21+.
* Tir Na Nog (Trenton): (609) 392-2554, ​1324 hamilton avenue.
* ⁢ Trenton Social: (609) 989-7777, 449 South Broad‍ Street.
* Trinity Church: (609)⁤ 924-2277, 33 Mercer⁣ Street.
* Triumph Brewing ⁢Company (New Hope,PA): ⁢(215) 862-8300,400 ‌Union Square.
* Triumph Brewing Company (Princeton): ⁣ (609) 924-7855, 20 Palmer Square east.
* Vault Brewing⁢ Company: (267)

RUTHERFORD, NJ ⁢- Comedian Steve Hofstetter will perform at Bananas Comedy Club on Friday, May 3rd and Saturday,‍ May 4th, 2024, at 801 ⁤Rutherford Avenue in Rutherford, New Jersey.

Hofstetter’s career spans radio and stand-up, beginning with hosting “Four Quotas”​ on Sirius Satellite ​Radio for two seasons. He then syndicated his “Sports Minute (Or So)” to over 170 ⁢radio stations and ⁤30 newspapers.

A prolific recording artist, Hofstetter⁣ has released five comedy albums.”Cure⁤ For the Cable Guy” reached #20 on Billboard’s comedy charts, while his third album, “Dark Side⁢ of the Room,” pioneered a pay-what-you-want model. his fourth album featured a full hour of improvised material, and‍ his fifth⁢ topped⁣ iTunes’ comedy charts.

Hofstetter maintains a rigorous touring schedule, performing over 100 college‌ shows and dozens ​of club dates annually. He previously held notable online followings, reaching 200,000 friends on Facebook and 400,000 ​on MySpace.

Before focusing on comedy,⁣ hofstetter’s writing career began at age 15. At 18,he co-founded the website “sports Jerk of the Week,” which was ‌featured in publications including USA Today’s Baseball⁣ Weekly,Sports Illustrated,and CNN. He later spent a year as head of web content for the New York Yankees, during ⁣their 2000 World ​Series-winning season.

While an undergraduate at Columbia University, Hofstetter wrote for the Columbia Daily Spectator and contributed to ‌ Maxim, ESPN, and Sports Illustrated for Kids. He syndicated his column in several newspapers after a ​summer writing for those publications.