Eric Krebs Productions presents Laughing Liberally, a comedy show that illuminates liberal ideas and advances progressive values through the use of humor and laughter, on Saturday, September 8 at 8pm, at State Theatre, New Jersey. The show will features the brightest progressive comedians from across the nation, including Dean Obiedallah, Julie Goldman, and Jim David as well as other up-and-coming performers.

The Monmouth Civic Chorus announced its 2007-2008 season of superb choral music under the baton of Dr. Mark Shapiro. Subscribers save 25% over single-ticket prices, and can reserve premium Messiah seats at half price. Subscriptions are $60 for the November, March and May concerts, or $80 for all four. Student subscriptions are only $20 or $30.

The New Jersey Symphony Orchestra announces the 2007–08 Pops season, running December 7, 2007 through May 31, 2008. The statewide symphony brings worldclass talent to The State Theatre and NJPAC at affordable prices.

A tractor trailer carrying watermelons was involved in a major accident on the Tappan Zee Bridge, which crosses the Hudson River about 30 miles North of New York City. The truck was apparently rear-ended and then crossed the center median, crashing into another vehicle and bursting into flames.

The traffic into the Holland Tunnel is being diverted Friday morning, as Hazmat crews and a significant police presence are on the New York City side.

A 17-month FBI undercover investigation has led to charges against six men who allegedly tried to amass a small arsenal for a planned attack on soldiers at the U.S. Army base at Fort Dix in New Jersey.

The New Jersey Symphony Orchestra presents works that span three centuries in a program celebrating spring in a program of Haydn, Brahms and Vasks. Neeme Jarvi conducts, with Finnish violinist as soloist, in the Vasks concerto for violin and string orchestra, Distant Light.

The Aquila Theatre Company brings the classic literary text, Geoffrey Chaucer's The Canterbury Tales, down to earth Sunday, April 29 at 3pm at the State Theatre. In this production, Aquila brings a modern sensibility and freshness to a classic without diminishing it. As if Monty Python met Umberto Eco at a Medieval pageant, Aquila's The Canterbury Tales promises to be a fast moving, deliciously saucy, slightly naughty, romp.

The State Theatre presents The New York Gilbert & Sullivan Players in the popular musical theater masterpiece by W. S. Gilbert and Arthur Sullivan, H.M. S. Pinafore or, The Lass That Loved A Sailor, Friday, April 27, 2007 at 8pm. Tickets are $25-55 (group, college student, and senior discounts available).

The New Jersey Symphony Orchestra (NJSO), and Music Director Neeme Järvi, are proud to announce the dates for the Spring 2007 AIG/New Jersey Symphony Orchestra Broadcast Series. Beginning Monday, April 9 at 9 pm, 96.3FM WQXR, the classical radio station of the New York Times, will broadcast 13 weekly concerts on Monday evenings.

With regard to the speed of the Governor's vehicle, all investigative data points to a speed of approximately 91 mph five seconds before impact with the guide rail. The vehicle's speed at the time of impact with the guide rail was approximately 30 mph.

Aretha Franklin returns to perform in concert at the State Theatre for its 19th Annual Benefit Gala, Saturday, May 19, at 6pm. In conjunction with the concert, the 2007 State Theatre Benefit Gala cocktail party and black tie dinner dance will take place at the brand new Heldrich Hotel and Conference Center, across the street from the State Theatre.