Associated Press New Jersey Daybook for Thursday, Feb. 19.

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NEW EVENT: Thursday, Feb. 19 12:00 PM New Jersey Acting Gov. Caldwell's public schedule - New Jersey Acting Governor Dale Caldwell, delivers remarks at Cape May County Chamber of Commerce membership luncheon, Icona Avalon, 7849 Dune Drive, Avalon (12:00 PM EST), delivers keynote address at the Essex County Prosecutor's Office Black History Month celebration, Leroy Smith Public Safety Building, 60 West Market Street, Newark (5:00 PM EST) and delivers remarks at the African American Chamber of Commerce Black History Month Gala, The Venetian, 546 River Dr, Garfield (7:00 PM EST)

Weblinks: http://www.state.nj.us

Contacts: State of New Jersey, press@govelect.nj.gov

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Thursday, Feb. 19 - Friday, Feb. 20 Julis-Rabinowitz Center for Public Policy annual conference

Location: Princeton University, Princeton, NJ

Weblinks: https://jrc.princeton.edu/, https://x.com/JRCPPF, #JRCPPF2026

Contacts: Pallavi Nuka, JRCPPF, jrcenter@princeton.edu, 1 609 258 5258

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Thursday, Feb. 19 - Sunday, Mar. 08 Previews begin for the world premiere of a musical based on the life of Dorothy Dandridge - 'That's Love! The Dorothy Dandridge Musical', previews begin for the world premiere of a musical co-directed by N'Kenge and Christina Sajous, with book and lyrics by Trey Ellis and music and lyrics by Shelton L Becton. The production follows the life of Dorothy Dandridge (N'Kenge), the first Black woman to receive an Academy Award nomination for Best Actress. Creative team includes choreographer Ray Mercer and arranger Everett Bradley * Opening night 21 Feb

Location: Axelrod Performing Arts Center, 100 Grant Ave, Deal Park, NJ

Weblinks: https://www.axelrodartscenter.com/

Contacts: Lucas Westervelt, Axelrod Performing Arts Center, lucas@axelrodartscenter.org

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NEW EVENT: Thursday, Feb. 19 - Friday, Feb. 20 New Jersey Gov. Sherrill attends National Governors Association's winter meeting - New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill attends National Governors Association's winter meeting in Washington, DC. New Jersey Lieutenant Governor Dale Caldwell serves as Acting Governor during this time

Weblinks: http://www.state.nj.us

Contacts: State of New Jersey, press@govelect.nj.gov

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Saturday, Feb. 21 - Sunday, Feb. 22 United States Super 8mm Film & Digital Video Festival - 38th annual United States Super 8mm Film & Digital Video Festival, featuring films selected by a jury of filmmakers, Rutgers University student interns, and media professionals

Location: Voorhees Hall, Rutgers University, 71 Hamilton St, New Brunswick, NJ

Weblinks: http://njfilmfest.com/

Contacts: Al Nigrin, New Jersey Film Festival, njmac@aol.com, 1 908 239 3481

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Saturday, Feb. 21 Opening night for the world premiere of a musical based on the life of Dorothy Dandridge - 'That's Love! The Dorothy Dandridge Musical', opening night for the world premiere of a musical co-directed by N'Kenge and Christina Sajous, with book and lyrics by Trey Ellis and music and lyrics by Shelton L Becton. The production follows the life of Dorothy Dandridge (N'Kenge), the first Black woman to receive an Academy Award nomination for Best Actress. Creative team includes choreographer Ray Mercer and arranger Everett Bradley

Location: Axelrod Performing Arts Center, 100 Grant Ave, Deal Park, NJ

Weblinks: https://www.axelrodartscenter.com/

Contacts: Lucas Westervelt, Axelrod Performing Arts Center, lucas@axelrodartscenter.org