Lisa Simon

1 month ago | njlifestylemag.com | Lisa Simon |Nick Valinote |Sandy White

Bay Atlantic Symphony and Greater South Jersey Chorus Partner for Powerful Voices ConcertWhen two performing groups collaborate for a concert there’s always the risk of clashing musical interpretations. That’s not a problem for the leaders of the Bay Atlantic Symphony and the Greater South Jersey Chorus, who will jointly present their “Powerful Voices” concert at two locations on Saturday, March 15 and Sunday, March 16.

1 month ago | njlifestylemag.com | Laura D.C. Kolnoski |Nick Valinote |Lisa Simon

By Laura D.C. Kolnoski            Have you heard? Entertainment giant Netflix plans to build a new 12-soundstage production studio on former U.S. Army base Fort Monmouth in Monmouth County. It’s a big deal, bringing stars, jobs, and potential economic benefits. It is not, however, a done deal…yet. Read on to separate fact from fiction.

Jan 10, 2025 | njlifestylemag.com | Lisa Simon

Video: Enjoy Ruotao Mao’s solo performance of Johannes Brahms’ Violin Concerto with the Bay Atlantic SymphonyBay Atlantic Symphony Concertmaster Ruotao Mao refers to Johannes Brahms’ Violin Concerto as “a dream piece.” It took Mao a year of rigorous practice to perfect performing it and deliver a stunning solo performance at Bay Atlantic Symphony’s first concert of the 2024-25 season, Exquisite and Electric.

Dec 10, 2024 | njlifestylemag.com | Michael Cagno |Lisa Simon

Bay Atlantic Symphony’s Holiday Expressions concert is an anticipated annual tradition each December in South Jersey. Lively orchestral music celebrating Christmas, Kwanzaa and Hanukkah is what concert goers can expect along with some impressive solo performances. The Voces de Corazon children’s choir performs with the Symphony on Saturday in Vineland with the Children’s Choir of Southern New Jersey performing with the orchestra on Sunday in Galloway.

Jun 26, 2024 | njlifestylemag.com | Karen Warner |Nick Valinote |Lisa Simon

The cherubs are missing their heads… the gargoyles have eroded… and the figure at the top is nowhere to be found. Ventnor’s stately water fountain, built over 100 years ago, has fallen into tragic disrepair. Standing in front of the Ventnor Public Works Building (formerly called Ventnor Water Works), the fountain is finally getting some love, thanks to the vision of a group of resident volunteers. One of those volunteers is Dawn Burke Sena, a lady who embraces history.