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SUMMARY:Walden
DESCRIPTION:🌌 New Jersey Premiere of “Walden” at Bauer Boucher Theatre Center \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n🎭 September 4–21\, 2025📍 Bauer Boucher Theatre Center | 1000 Morris Avenue\, Union\, NJ 07083🎟️ Tickets Starting at $18 | Opening Night Tickets: $53🔗 Get Your Tickets Now \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n🚀 A Gripping Sci-Fi Drama About Family\, Space\, and the Choices That Shape Us\n\n\n\n“Walden\,” a bold new work by acclaimed playwright Amy Berryman\, takes center stage at the Bauer Boucher Theatre Center in Union\, New Jersey this fall. Directed by Charlotte Cohn\, this electrifying production marks the New Jersey premiere of a play that’s already stirred thought-provoking conversations in New York and beyond. \n\n\n\nSet in a not-so-distant future\, Walden follows Stella\, a former NASA botanist\, and her fiancé Bryan\, as they await a visit from her estranged twin sister Cassie—fresh off a triumphant moon mission. As the sisters confront long-buried tensions from their childhoods and diverging worldviews\, a powerful question hangs in the air: Should humanity’s future remain rooted on Earth\, or reach for the stars? \n\n\n\nWith stunning design elements and emotionally charged performances\, Walden is a beautifully crafted blend of science fiction\, psychological drama\, and intimate storytelling. It’s a play that resonates deeply in our current age of climate urgency\, space exploration\, and personal reckoning. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n💫 Performance Schedule\n\n\n\n\nPreview Night: Thursday\, September 4 @ 7:30 PM\n\n\n\nOpening Night: Friday\, September 5 @ 7:30 PM (Tickets: $53)\n\n\n\n\nRegular Show Dates: \n\n\n\n\nSaturday\, September 6 @ 3:00 PM & 7:30 PM\n\n\n\nSunday\, September 7 @ 3:00 PM\n\n\n\nFriday\, September 12 @ 3:00 PM & 7:30 PM\n\n\n\nSaturday\, September 13 @ 3:00 PM & 7:30 PM\n\n\n\nSunday\, September 14 @ 3:00 PM\n\n\n\nThursday\, September 18 @ 7:30 PM\n\n\n\nFriday\, September 19 @ 7:30 PM\n\n\n\nSaturday\, September 20 @ 3:00 PM & 7:30 PM\n\n\n\nSunday\, September 21 @ 3:00 PM\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n🎨 Creative Team Behind the Vision\n\n\n\n\nDirector: Charlotte Cohn\n\n\n\nSet Design: David M. Barber\n\n\n\nCostume Design: Julia Squier\n\n\n\nLighting Design: Zack Gage\n\n\n\nSound Design: Chad Raines\n\n\n\nProps & Scenic Art: Michael Brinskele\n\n\n\nStage Management: Dale Smallwood & Tori Hiotakis\n\n\n\nCasting: Stephanie Klapper\, CSA\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n🌍 Why You Should See Walden\n\n\n\n\n🧠 Smart\, timely storytelling that explores the tension between Earthbound responsibilities and cosmic ambition\n\n\n\n🪐 Female-driven narratives set in a science-driven\, near-future world\n\n\n\n🎭 A thought-provoking\, emotionally raw experience for theatre lovers and science fiction fans alike\n\n\n\n🌱 Reflects on climate\, love\, space\, and sibling bonds in a way that few plays dare to explore\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n💥 Don’t miss this powerful production of Walden—a compelling collision of science\, spirit\, and sisterhood. \n\n\n\n📍 Presented at the Bauer Boucher Theatre Center\, a premier venue for cutting-edge performing arts in New Jersey. \n\n\n\n🎟️ Secure your seats for this unmissable theatrical event.🔗 Explore More NJ Theater & Cultural Events \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n🎟️ Tickets\, Merchandise & Info:\n\n\n\nAccessible seating available for all guests. \n\n\n\nClick here to go to the On Broadway Merch Stand in The Vending Lot.
URL:https://explorenewjersey.org/event/walden/
LOCATION:Wilkins Theatre\, 1000 Morris Ave\, \, NJ\, Union\, New Jersey\, 07083\, United States
CATEGORIES:Theatre
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SUMMARY:Karl Denson’s Tiny Universe
DESCRIPTION:KDTU has electrified audiences around the world for over 25 years from the fields of Naeba in Japan at the infamous Fuji Rock Festival to the hallowed stage of Madison Square Garden where they previously joined the Dave Matthews Band and The Godfather of Soul\, James Brown. From performing as Sexual Chocolate (Karl was in the original band in the movie Coming To America and its sequel) at the Outside Lands Music festival in San Francisco\, to being the first late night act at the inaugural Bonnaroo festival\, KDTU have been a dominating force in music for the past 25 years.\nAll-night\, sold-out concerts during Jazzfest in New Orleans have featured sit ins by everyone from Lenny Kravitz & Steve Winwood (with whom Karl has recorded and toured) to avant garde luminaries Marc Ribot & Boyfriend. Chuck Leavell and Bernard Fowler (Karl’s bandmates in The Rolling Stones where Karl replaced the great Bobby Keys as saxophonist in 2014) have joined onstage and on record\, as have Lukas Nelson\, John Oates\, Michael Franti\, Warren Haynes\, Ivan Neville\, Anders Osborne\, Big Daddy Kane\, Roy Hargrove\, Maceo Parker\, Fred Wesley\, Joshua Redman\, Marcus King\, and Bernie Worrell\, among others.\nTouring the country with the Allman Brothers\, My Morning Jacket\, D’Angelo\, The Roots\, Public Enemy\, Bob Weir of The Grateful Dead\, Parliament Funkadelic\, Slightly Stoopid\, Widespread Panic\, very few concert goers have been untouched by the Tiny Universe live. In addition to KDTU\, Karl Denson aka “Diesel” is a founding member of the seminal groove act The Greyboy Allstars.
URL:https://explorenewjersey.org/event/karl-densons-tiny-universe/
LOCATION:Count Basie Center for the Arts\, 99 Monmouth Street\, Red Bank\, New Jersey\, 07701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concerts,Music
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SUMMARY:VOYAGE - Celebrating the Music of Journey
DESCRIPTION:VOYAGE is the world’s premier Journey tribute band\, celebrated for their uncanny ability to recreate the legendary sound\, energy\, and passion of one of rock’s greatest bands. The band’s attention to detail is unrivaled: blistering guitar solos\, lush keyboard arrangements\, electrifying stage presence\, and stunning harmonies\, VOYAGE has earned a reputation as the ultimate homage to Journey’s timeless music.\n​​Fronted by vocalist Pedro Espada\, whose range and tone rival the iconic Steve Perry\, and backed by a lineup of world-class musicians\, Robby Hoffman\, Greg Smith\, Lance Millard and Dana Spellman\, who bring every note to life with precision and heart\,\nVOYAGE doesn’t just perform Journey’s greatest hits—they transport audiences back to the height of arena rock glory. From the soaring ballads of “Faithfully” and “Open Arms” to the anthemic energy of “Don’t Stop Believin'” and “Separate Ways\,” every performance is a journey through the soundtrack of a generation.\nTheir live shows bring the full concert experience that captures the spirit of Journey’s original tours. Fans often say\, “If you close your eyes\, you’ll swear it’s the real thing—open them\, and you’ll believe you’ve traveled back in time.”\n​With sold-out shows across the USA and rave reviews from die-hard fans and first-time listeners alike\, VOYAGE has solidified its place as the definitive Journey tribute band. Whether you’re a lifelong fan or discovering the magic of Journey for the first time\, VOYAGE promises a night of unforgettable rock ‘n’ roll perfection.
URL:https://explorenewjersey.org/event/voyage-celebrating-the-music-of-journey/
LOCATION:New Jersey
CATEGORIES:Concerts,Music
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SUMMARY:Michael Blaustein: The Taste Me Tour
DESCRIPTION:Michael Blaustein is one of the fastest rising stand up comedians working today. His viral stand up comedy clips have amassed over 900 Million views across all social media platforms. He has sold out venues across the world\, most recently closing out his successful 2024 tour year with over 72\,000 tickets sold. When he’s not on the road\, he’s cohosting the chart topping hit comedy podcast Stiff Socks with Trevor Wallace\, which has over 70 Million downloads. Michael has worked with brands such as Manscaped\, Liquid Death\, and BetterHelp.
URL:https://explorenewjersey.org/event/michael-blaustein-the-taste-me-tour/
LOCATION:The Wellmont Theater\, 5 Seymour St\, Montclair\, NJ\, 07042\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concerts,Music
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SUMMARY:PROF
DESCRIPTION:With lyrical skill matched only by his raucous live shows\, Prof has arrived on the national stage. Coming out of Minneapolis\, Minnesota\, Prof has perfected the art of combining blue collar hard work and unimpeachable content with never taking himself too seriously. His seventh studio album\, Horse\, due out on his own Stophouse Music Group label April 14\, 2023\, is set to let the world at large in on a secret that music fans already know\, Prof is a force to be reckoned with.\nHis most recent album\, Powderhorn Suites\, shocked pundits and industry alike with an amazing run through the charts and streaming platforms. Released in November\, 2020\, Powderhorn Suites reached a career-high #3 on the Billboard Current Rap Albums charts\, #5 Top New Artists Albums\, #15 Independent Album\, and #36 Billboard Top Albums. What followed has been a masterclass in making it as an independent artist; Prof leaned into the fantastical tales and dynamic persona that have cultivated his rabid fan base. He reclaimed his outlets\, going from zero Youtube followers to over 160\,000 subscribers in under two years. Following the Powderhorn Suites album\, Prof notched his biggest year to date in 2022\, racking up over 140 Million streams of his catalog and performing 30 sold out shows across the country.\nHorse is the culmination of his personal Rocky training montage\, but you can’t call it a comeback\, because Prof’s numbers have only ever gone up. Horse is a powerful record\, showcasing his singular drive and the weirdness of real life that has propelled Prof to the pinnacle of the independent rap music world\, bringing his legions of “Gampos”\, as his fans are affectionately known\, alongside him. Horse’s 14 tracks include a heavyweight cast of features\, from Method Man on “Subpar”\, to Kevin Gates’ big sound gracing “Devils Gate”\, and a brilliant appearance from Redman on “Pack a Lunch”. Prof’s contemporaries have clearly noticed the ever growing Gampo movement bursting out of the Twin Cities. Cozz and Mac Irv also appear on the album\, which was produced by Prof alongside a small cadre of close collaborators.\nProf will follow up the release of Horse with a XX city headline tour\, hitting marquee live music venues like YY and ZZ\, along with some key festival appearances. Riding life sized carpets over his massive crowds and leaving it all on the stage\, Prof’s live shows have always been more than a concert\, they are an experience. As the audiences grow and his production evolves\, Prof has moved from survival mode to takeover mode\, and one thing is for sure\, Prof thrives on the biggest stage.
URL:https://explorenewjersey.org/event/prof/
LOCATION:Starland Ballroom\, 570 Jernee Mill Rd\, Sayreville\, New Jersey\, 08872\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concerts,Music
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SUMMARY:The Scout Plan (10 Game Plan)
DESCRIPTION:Access to 10 Jackals Games.\nMust pick up tickets at Box Office.
URL:https://explorenewjersey.org/event/the-scout-plan-10-game-plan/
LOCATION:New Jersey
CATEGORIES:Sport
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SUMMARY:Direct from Sweden: The Music of ABBA
DESCRIPTION:The music of ABBA” are no strangers to the incomparable sound and look of Sweden’s greatest music export with meticulous attention to costumes\, make-up\, musical arrangements\, movements and the singing\, nothing is left to chance. Adding a few of Abba’s live traits such as great solos\, musical numbers and a complete live band with back-up singers\, ensures an extra dimension unheard of in most similar productions. \nDance\, sing along and enjoy the hits such as Dancing Queen\, Chiquitita\, Waterloo\, Mamma Mia\, The Winner Takes it All\, Fernando\, SOS\, Take a Chance\, Money Money Money\, Knowing Me Knowing You\, Super Trouper\, Gimme Gimme Gimme\, Voulez-Vous and many more. \nWith over 400 million records sold ABBA is Sweden’s biggest export ever! When the Musical “Mamma Mia” hit the American Stages in 2000 it became an instant classic and the ABBA tribute was born. ABBA is the greatest pop group of all time\, only compared to Elvis and The Beatles. ABBA started in 1971 and ended as a group in 1982. Their music continues to be passed on from generation to generation and are loved by the whole world. \nDirect from Sweden The Music of ABBA will deliver the closest ABBA experience you’ll ever get with some of Sweden’s most experienced and talented singers and musicians playing 100% live. The audience will be on their feet the entire show!!
URL:https://explorenewjersey.org/event/direct-from-sweden-the-music-of-abba/
LOCATION:The Newton Theatre\, 234 Spring St\, \, NJ\, Newton\, NJ\, 07860\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concerts,Music
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SUMMARY:moe.
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate 35 years of moe.! Lauded by American Songwriter for their “mind-bending musicality\,” jam-band pioneers moe. are beloved for their sonic adventurousness\, unbridled showmanship\, and witty and insightful songwriting.
URL:https://explorenewjersey.org/event/moe/
LOCATION:New Jersey
CATEGORIES:Concerts,Music
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SUMMARY:New Jersey Film Festival
DESCRIPTION:New Jersey Film Festival – Fall 2025 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDates: September 5 – October 10\, 2025Location: Rutgers University & Online | 71 Hamilton Street\, New Brunswick\, NJ \n\n\n\nGet ready for a cinematic experience like no other at the 44th Bi-Annual New Jersey Film Festival\, returning this fall with a dynamic hybrid format. From September 5 through October 10\, this highly anticipated event will showcase a diverse lineup of groundbreaking independent films\, available both virtually on demand and in-person at Rutgers University in New Brunswick. \n\n\n\nEach film will stream online for 24 hours on its scheduled date\, starting at 12:00 AM EST\, giving film lovers the flexibility to watch from anywhere. If you’re local or looking for a night out\, select screenings will also take place live at Voorhees Hall #105 on the Rutgers campus\, offering an engaging community atmosphere and exclusive discussions. \n\n\n\n🎟️ Ticket Information: \n\n\n\n\nGeneral Admission (per program): $15\n\n\n\nFestival All Access Pass: $120\n\n\n\nIn-Person Student Ticket (per program): $10\n\n\n\nFilmmaking Workshops: FREE (advance registration required)\n\n\n\n\n🎬 Special Events:This season\, the festival proudly features three free filmmaking workshops\, designed for aspiring creatives and open to the public. Space is limited\, so early registration is recommended. \n\n\n\nAnd don’t miss a special multimedia concert by the critically acclaimed Cold Weather Company on Friday\, October 10 at 7PM—a unique blend of music and visual storytelling that will close the festival on a high note. \n\n\n\n📍 In-Person Screenings\, Workshops\, and Live Events Location:Voorhees Hall #105Rutgers University71 Hamilton Street\, New Brunswick\, NJPrograms begin at 1PM\, 5PM\, or 7PM\, depending on the screening schedule. \n\n\n\n🎥 Whether you’re a film buff\, a student of cinema\, or simply looking to experience some of the best independent films of the season\, the New Jersey Film Festival Fall 2025 is your ticket to bold storytelling and unforgettable moments. \n\n\n\n📧 To register for free workshops\, email: njmac12@gmail.com
URL:https://explorenewjersey.org/event/new-jersey-film-festival/
LOCATION:Rutgers Film Co-op/New Jersey Media Arts Center\, 4170 Academic Building - 15 Seminary Place\, New Brunswick\, New Jersey\, 08901-8525\, United States
CATEGORIES:Film & TV,Film Festivals
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