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(CARTERET, NJ) — Throughout the year, the URSB Carteret Performing Arts & Events Center<\/a> presents an exciting lineup of events, showcasing a variety of live entertainment for audiences across the tri-state. Some upcoming shows of note include Air Supply; Menopause The Musical 2: Cruising Through ‘The Change’\u00ae; Jo Dee Messina; Los Lobos & Los Lonely Boys, The Brotherhood Tour; and Hallmark Stars Live Presented by Michaels.<\/p>\n Thursday, May 21:\u00a0Air Supply 50th\u00a0Anniversary Celebration<\/a>\u00a0 –\u00a0\u00a0Formed by\u00a0Graham Russell\u00a0and\u00a0Russell Hitchcock, Air Supply became one of the most successful soft rock duos in music history, achieving worldwide acclaim with a string of timeless hits including “All Out of Love,” “Making Love Out Of Nothing At All,” “Lost In Love,” “Here I Am,” and “The One That You Love.”<\/p>\n Their signature harmonies and romantic ballads have sold millions of records and continue to captivate audiences across generations. As members of the\u00a0Australian Music Hall of Fame, Air Supply’s legacy is firmly cemented in the history of popular music. Their 50th Anniversary Celebration promises an evening filled with nostalgia, powerful performances, and the songs that have defined love stories for decades.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n Sunday, May 31:\u00a0Menopause The Musical 2: Cruising Through ‘The Change’\u00ae\u00a0<\/a>\u00a0–\u00a0The hysterical sequel to the smash-hit\u00a0Menopause The Musical\u00ae\u00a0follows four beloved women five years after their chance encounter, this time setting sail for more hijinks on the high seas. With witty, relatable humor and a new stream of toe-tapping parodies set to classic hits from the ’70s, ’80s and ’90s,\u00a0Cruising Through ‘The Change’\u00a0celebrates the camaraderie, challenges and joys of menopause and friendship.<\/p>\n \n This fun-filled and heartwarming production is perfect for audiences ready to laugh, reminisce, and cheer along with the characters as they navigate memory lapses, mood swings, hot flashes and more!<\/p>\n Advertise with NJ Stage for $50-$100 per month, click here for info<\/a><\/p>\n Friday, June 12: Jo Dee Messina<\/a>\u00a0–\u00a0Chart-topping country music icon Jo Dee Messina is known for her powerful vocals and extensive catalog including nine number-one hits, 16 Top 40 songs, and awards and nominations from the ACM, CMA, AMA, Billboard, and the Grammys. Messina has become a North Star in the music world, carving a path for artists and inspiring the younger generation from Ella Langley and Lainey Wilson to Cole Swindell’s ode to “Heads Carolina, Tails California,” and Sierra Ferrell and Nikki Lane’s cover of “Lesson in Leavin’.”<\/p>\n She’s not just a\u00a0country icon – her influence spreads across multiple generations and genres. On stage, Messina shines just as brightly, delivering high-energy performances that turn every show into a shared celebration providing space for multiple generations to sing along to the songs that have defined their lives.<\/p>\n \n Saturday, June 20: Los Lobos & Los Lonely Boys, The Brotherhood Tour<\/a> –\u00a0Grammy Award\u2013winning band\u00a0Los Lobos, internationally known for their hit rendition of “La Bamba,” have spent more than five decades blending rock, blues, country, and traditional Mexican music into a signature sound that has influenced generations of artists. Joining them are\u00a0Los Lonely Boys, the Grammy-winning trio from Texas whose breakthrough hit “Heaven” topped the charts and helped launch their platinum-selling debut album. Known for their soulful blend of blues, rock, and Tejano influences, what they call “Texican rock & roll” the Garza brothers continue to captivate audiences worldwide. The Brotherhood Tour brings these celebrated acts together for a powerful night of guitar-driven rock, timeless hits, and vibrant musical storytelling.<\/p>\n \n