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Enjoy live music year-round, skiing, hiking, beaches, rivers, and mountains. Explore New Jersey’s wine scene by visiting top wineries and vineyards offering award-winning wines. Check out reviews and photos of the best places to sip and sample. Love beer? Discover New Jersey’s breweries — currently home to 123 licensed breweries — and explore the highest-rated beers brewed in the state.

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Legislative Branch, Major Parties, Significant Issues, Political Context, 2025 Legislative Elections in New Jersey

Music in New Jersey: A Dynamic Legacy

Music

New Jersey's musical heritage encompasses diverse genres, including jazz, rock and roll, hip-hop, punk, indie, EDM, and folk. Newark was a vital center for jazz, influencing renowned musicians. New Jersey also has a strong tradition of marching band music, with programs at its high schools and colleges.

More Than Just Music! New Jersey's music scene includes a vibrant ecosystem of venues, studios, and music schools. Iconic venues like The Stone Pony have served as platforms for local talent and renowned artists.

Where Film History Meets a Thriving Future

Film & TV

New Jersey holds a unique place in the world of cinema – as the birthplace of the modern film industry. It was at Thomas Edison's laboratory in West Orange that the first movie viewer and camera, the kinetoscope and kinetograph, were invented. This innovative spirit paved the way for the burgeoning film industry, with areas like Fort Lee becoming a central hub during the "nickelodeon era".
 
Today, the Garden State is once again taking center stage, transforming into a media powerhouse and a thriving filming destination.
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