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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: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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SUMMARY:Parade
DESCRIPTION:“Parade”: A Haunting Journey Through American History \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPrice: $40.00 (Includes Tax + Service Fee) Dates: September 05 – September 28\, 2025 Special Features: American Sign Language (ASL) interpreted performance available on the Orange date. Hearing enhancers are also provided at the tech booth for every performance\, on a first-come\, first-served basis (quantities are limited). \n\n\n\nPrepare for a deeply moving and thought-provoking theatrical experience with “Parade\,” the acclaimed Tony Award-winning musical. This powerful production delves into a dark chapter of America’s past\, exploring the true story of Leo Frank\, a Jewish factory manager wrongly accused of murder in 1913 Georgia amidst a backdrop of rampant religious intolerance\, political injustice\, and racial tension. \n\n\n\nWith a compelling book by the celebrated playwright Alfred Uhry\, known for his Pulitzer Prize-winning “Driving Miss Daisy\,” and a magnificent\, haunting score by the three-time Tony Award winner Jason Robert Brown (composer of “Songs For a New World\,” “The Last Five Years\,” and “The Bridges of Madison County”)\, “Parade” is a masterclass in storytelling. It meticulously examines how prejudice and fear can distort justice\, while simultaneously celebrating the enduring power of love and hope in the face of overwhelming adversity. \n\n\n\nThe musical is based on the infamous 1913 trial and subsequent lynching of Leo Frank. Frank\, a Brooklyn-raised Jew living in Atlanta\, was accused of killing 13-year-old Mary Phagan\, an employee at the factory he managed. Fueled by sensationalist media and rampant antisemitism\, the trial became a national scandal. Despite inconsistencies in testimony and a lack of credible evidence\, Frank was convicted. His death sentence was later commuted by the governor\, leading to his abduction from prison and lynching by an angry mob. “Parade” powerfully brings this harrowing narrative to the stage\, reminding audiences of the dangers of unchecked bigotry and the fight for truth. \n\n\n\nImportant Note: This production is best suited for mature audiences aged 17 and above due to its exploration of sensitive historical themes\, strong language\, and mature content. \n\n\n\nBooking Information: To secure your tickets\, simply select your desired date and time\, then choose your seats. Please be aware that all ticket sales are final and are not refundable or exchangeable for any reason. \n\n\n\nFind more exceptional events\, cultural highlights\, and local listings within our comprehensive Explore New Jersey Directory. Discover something new and make the most of your time in the Garden State!
URL:https://explorenewjersey.org/event/parade/
LOCATION:The Broadway Theatre of Pitman\, 43 S Broadway\, Pitman\, New Jersey\, 08071\, United States
CATEGORIES:Theatre
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SUMMARY:Murder on the Links
DESCRIPTION:Take a swing at cracking the case! When Agatha Christie’s famed detective Hercule Poirot is summoned to a country chateau in France\, he discovers a body on the golf course with a knife in its back – a hole in one indeed! New clues dredge up old intrigue in Murder on the Links\, stylishly reimagined by Tony Award® winning director Darko Tresnjak (A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder). \nSeason subscriptions on sale NOW! Single tickets on sale NOW!
URL:https://explorenewjersey.org/event/murder-on-the-links/
LOCATION:Two River Theater\, 21 Bridge Avenue\, Red Bank\, New Jersey\, 07701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Theatre
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SUMMARY:Vampire Weekend – ‘Only God Was…
DESCRIPTION:Following an undeniably triumphant 2024 tour\, Vampire Weekend have announced their return to global stages this summer.\nSince the release of their rapturously received fifth studio album\, Only God Was Above Us (Columbia Records)\, Vampire Weekend launched their live run under an eclipsed sky in Austin (hailed by Variety as one of the ‘Best Concerts of 2024’)\, graced stages everywhere from a surprise set at Coachella\, a sold out Hollywood Bowl and Red Rocks\, as well as amphitheater and arena stops across the country highlighted by a two sold out show stand at the famed Madison Square Garden. With no plans to slow down in 2025\, the band is set to dominate festival stages and solo dates spanning the US including Philadelphia\, Miami\, Charleston and more. Additionally\, Vampire Weekend have kept their promise of returning to the city of Asheville after postponing their initial date due to the devastating Hurricane Helene.\nVampire Weekend continues to treat fans to the inner workings of the band as they release the latest episode of their sensational podcast Vampire Campfire. On the seventh installment of VC Koenig\, Baio\, and Tomson discuss the year ahead: OGWAU Tour Part 2\, festivals old and new\, a Frog on the Bass Drum revival\, and much more. 2025 will be full of surprises\, that’s a promise.
URL:https://explorenewjersey.org/event/vampire-weekend-only-god-was-2/
LOCATION:The Wellmont Theater\, 5 Seymour St\, Montclair\, NJ\, 07042\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concerts,Music
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SUMMARY:Maureen Dowd
DESCRIPTION:If livestream viewing is interrupted due to technical difficulties\, a recording of the event will be emailed to Livestream registrants within two business days following the event\, and will be viewable for 48 hours once received.\nAbout Maureen Dowd\nMaureen Dowd is a columnist for The New York Times Opinion Pages and a feature writer for The Times’s Styles and Arts & Leisure sections. Ms. Dowd won the Pulitzer Prize in 1999\, in the commentary category\, for her “unsparing columns on the hypocrisies involved in the Lewinsky affair and the effort to impeach President Clinton.” Ms. Dowd was appointed a columnist for the Op-Ed page of The New York Times in January 1995 and has covered ten presidential campaigns. She served as White House correspondent during the first Bush and the Clinton administrations\, gaining a wide following of admirers and imitators for her witty\, incisive\, and acerbic portraits of the powerful.\nMs. Dowd joined The Times as a metropolitan reporter in October 1983. She began her career in 1974 as an editorial assistant for The Washington Star\, later becoming a sports columnist\, metropolitan reporter\, and feature writer. When The Star closed in 1981\, she went to Time magazine.\nA 1992 Pulitzer Prize finalist in national reporting for her coverage of the Clarence Thomas-Anita Hill hearings\, Ms. Dowd received the Breakthrough Award from Women\, Men and Media at Columbia University in 1991 and a Matrix Award from New York Women in Communications in 1994. She was named one of Glamour’s Women of the Year for 1996 and won the Damon Runyon Award in 2000 for outstanding contributions to journalism. In 2017\, she received the Ernie Pyle Lifetime Achievement Award from the National Society of Newspaper Columnists. In 2024\, she received the Excellence in Journalism Award from the American News Women’s Club. She has written three best-selling books — Bushworld\, Are Men Necessary? and most recently The Year of Voting Dangerously — plus Good Cop\, a short story about her dad\, a police officer in the U.S. Senate. Her latest book\, Notorious\, a captivating collection of her most compelling celebrity profiles\, was released in March 2025.\nBorn in Washington\, D.C.\, she received a B.A. degree in English literature from Catholic University in Washington\, D.C. in 1973 and honorary doctorates from Manhattanville College in Purchase\, N.Y.\, and the School of Visual Arts in Manhattan. In 2012\, she received an honorary doctorate from National University of Ireland\, Galway. She received her master’s degree in English literature from Columbia University in 2023.\nThe sponsors of the Blauvelt Speaker Series have generously underwritten the cost of tickets for this program. The Blauvelt Speaker Series is funded in part by the generosity of the late Bradford Thomas & Eleanor G. Blauvelt and the Wintrode Family Foundation.
URL:https://explorenewjersey.org/event/maureen-dowd/
LOCATION:New Jersey
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