BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Explore New Jersey - ECPv6.16.3//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Explore New Jersey X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://explorenewjersey.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Explore New Jersey REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250904T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250921T233000 DTSTAMP:20260531T081507 CREATED:20250517T162555Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250517T162556Z UID:32568-1756998000-1758497400@explorenewjersey.org SUMMARY:Walden DESCRIPTION:šŸŒŒ New Jersey Premiere of ā€œWaldenā€ at Bauer Boucher Theatre Center \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nšŸŽ­ September 4ā€“21\, 2025šŸ“ Bauer Boucher Theatre Center | 1000 Morris Avenue\, Union\, NJ 07083šŸŽŸļø Tickets Starting at $18 | Opening Night Tickets: $53šŸ”— Get Your Tickets Now \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nšŸš€ A Gripping Sci-Fi Drama About Family\, Space\, and the Choices That Shape Us\n\n\n\nā€œWalden\,ā€ 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 thatā€™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 fiancĆ© Bryan\, as they await a visit from her estranged twin sister Cassieā€”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 humanityā€™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. Itā€™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\nšŸ’« 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\nšŸŽØ 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\nšŸŒ Why You Should See Walden\n\n\n\n\nšŸ§  Smart\, timely storytelling that explores the tension between Earthbound responsibilities and cosmic ambition\n\n\n\nšŸŖ Female-driven narratives set in a science-driven\, near-future world\n\n\n\nšŸŽ­ A thought-provoking\, emotionally raw experience for theatre lovers and science fiction fans alike\n\n\n\nšŸŒ± 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\nšŸ’„ Donā€™t miss this powerful production of Waldenā€”a compelling collision of science\, spirit\, and sisterhood. \n\n\n\nšŸ“ Presented at the Bauer Boucher Theatre Center\, a premier venue for cutting-edge performing arts in New Jersey. \n\n\n\nšŸŽŸļø Secure your seats for this unmissable theatrical event.šŸ”— Explore More NJ Theater & Cultural Events \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nšŸŽŸļø 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://explorenewjersey.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/FEATURE-image-Walden-02@2x-1536x864-2.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Premiere Stages":MAILTO:premiere@kean.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250905T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251010T235959 DTSTAMP:20260531T081507 CREATED:20250705T153028Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250705T153030Z UID:42875-1757030400-1760140799@explorenewjersey.org SUMMARY:New Jersey Film Festival DESCRIPTION:New Jersey Film Festival ā€“ Fall 2025 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDates: September 5 ā€“ 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 youā€™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\nšŸŽŸļø 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\nšŸŽ¬ 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 donā€™t miss a special multimedia concert by the critically acclaimed Cold Weather Company on Friday\, October 10 at 7PMā€”a unique blend of music and visual storytelling that will close the festival on a high note. \n\n\n\nšŸ“ 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\nšŸŽ„ Whether youā€™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\nšŸ“§ 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://explorenewjersey.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/NJFFFall2025CoverArtYazminOmana.jpeg ORGANIZER;CN="Rutgers University Program in Cinema Studies":MAILTO:NJMAC12@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250905T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250928T170000 DTSTAMP:20260531T081507 CREATED:20250804T112126Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250804T112349Z UID:50793-1757059200-1759078800@explorenewjersey.org SUMMARY:Parade DESCRIPTION:ā€œParadeā€: 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 ā€“ 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 ā€œParade\,ā€ the acclaimed Tony Award-winning musical. This powerful production delves into a dark chapter of Americaā€™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 ā€œDriving Miss Daisy\,ā€ and a magnificent\, haunting score by the three-time Tony Award winner Jason Robert Brown (composer of ā€œSongs For a New World\,ā€ ā€œThe Last Five Years\,ā€ and ā€œThe Bridges of Madison Countyā€)\, ā€œParadeā€ 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. ā€œParadeā€ 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://explorenewjersey.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Parade-600x600-1.png ORGANIZER;CN="The Broadway Theatre of Pitman":MAILTO:boxoffice@broadwaytheatreofpitman.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250913T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251005T233000 DTSTAMP:20260531T081507 CREATED:20250808T190352Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250820T195622Z UID:51869-1757786400-1759707000@explorenewjersey.org SUMMARY:Murder on the Links DESCRIPTION:Take a swing at cracking the case! When Agatha Christieā€™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 ā€“ a hole in one indeed! New clues dredge up old intrigue in Murder on the Links\, stylishly reimagined by Tony AwardĀ® winning director Darko Tresnjak (A Gentlemanā€™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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://explorenewjersey.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/2-1800x524-kmRxHJ.png ORGANIZER;CN="Two River Theater":MAILTO:info@trtc.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250917T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250917T233000 DTSTAMP:20260531T081507 CREATED:20250517T160449Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250517T160451Z UID:32559-1758137400-1758151800@explorenewjersey.org SUMMARY:Chuck Prophet & His Cumbia Shoes / plus Jay Byham: Sundown Music Series at Haddon Lake Park DESCRIPTION:Sundown Music Series at Haddon Lake Park\n\n\n\nšŸŽø Chuck Prophet & His Cumbia Shoes ā€“ Live in New Jersey \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nšŸ“… Tuesday\, September 17\, 2025šŸ•– Doors: 7:00 PM | Show: 8:00 PMšŸ“ General AdmissionšŸŽŸļø Buy Tickets ā†’šŸ“† Add to Calendar \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nšŸŽ¶ Chuck Prophet & His Cumbia Shoes Bring a Genre-Bending Americana Fiesta to New Jersey\n\n\n\nGet ready for a night of boundary-pushing soundscapes as Chuck Prophet\, the acclaimed singer-songwriter and guitar-slinging storyteller\, rolls into town with his latest project: Chuck Prophet & His Cumbia Shoes. Known for weaving Americana\, rock\, folk\, and soul into his own unmistakable sound\, Prophet now takes a bold\, rhythmic leap into the infectious world of Cumbia musicā€”and itā€™s nothing short of transformative. \n\n\n\nHailing from California and revered for his gritty lyricism and genre-bending approach\, Prophetā€™s new chart-topping album taps into Latin American beats\, blending them with his signature twang\, storytelling\, and groove. Itā€™s vintage Chuck\, but reimagined through a vibrant\, tropical lens. \n\n\n\nExpect hypnotic rhythms\, jangly guitars\, layered percussion\, and that unmistakable Prophet charm\, all rolled into a sound thatā€™s both deeply rooted and wildly adventurous. With his full band His Cumbia Shoes backing him\, this live show promises an unforgettable fusion of Americana grit and Latin-flavored flair. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nšŸŽ¤ Special Guest: Jay Byham\n\n\n\nOpening the night is Jay Byham\, bringing heartfelt songwriting and introspective folk-rock vibes to set the tone. A rising voice in the indie acoustic scene\, Byhamā€™s raw lyricism and melodic storytelling will strike a chord with fans of Jason Isbell and Ray LaMontagne. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nšŸŒŸ Why This Show Stands Out:\n\n\n\n\nšŸ”„ A rare chance to catch Chuck Prophetā€™s newest genre-defying project live\n\n\n\nšŸŒ“ An energetic mix of Cumbia rhythms and Americana soul\n\n\n\nšŸŽø Prophetā€™s legendary guitar work paired with grooves that get you moving\n\n\n\nšŸŽ¶ Perfect for fans of eclectic songwriting and globally inspired rock\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nšŸŽŸļø Donā€™t miss one of the most dynamic live acts in the alt-country and roots sceneā€”reimagined through the lens of Latin rhythm. Grab your tickets now and discover what happens when Americana meets Cumbia in a way only Chuck Prophet can deliver. \n\n\n\nšŸ‘‰ Explore more must-see concerts and cultural gems across the Garden State at Explore New Jersey Arts & Culture \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nšŸŽŸļø Tickets\, Merchandise & Info:\n\n\n\nAccessible seating available for all guests. \n\n\n\nClick here to go to the Merch Stand in The Vending Lot. URL:https://explorenewjersey.org/event/chuck-prophet-his-cumbia-shoes-plus-jay-byham-sundown-music-series-at-haddon-lake-park/ LOCATION:McLaughlin Norcross Memorial Dell\, Haddon Township\, Haddon Township\, New Jersey\, 08107\, United States CATEGORIES:Concerts,Music ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://explorenewjersey.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/CCRocks-HaddonLake-1200x6289-2-1024x536-1.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Camden County Board of Commissioners":MAILTO:commissioners@camdencounty.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250918T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250918T000000 DTSTAMP:20260531T081507 CREATED:20250724T134131Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250728T123536Z UID:47551-1758153600-1758153600@explorenewjersey.org SUMMARY:Michael Minelli DESCRIPTION:When Michael Minelli sings\, you know itā€™s him. With show stopping delivery\, dynamic range\, and timeless panache\, the Connecticut born and raised entertainer immediately sets himself apart. If youā€™ve ever seen Michael live\, you know the energy he brings is 1 of 1.\nFor Minelli\, itā€™s all a matter of soul. ā€œSoul is the core of everythingā€ he affirms. ā€œItā€™s that thing you canā€™t put a finger on. Anytime somebody hears my music\, I want them to immediately say\, ā€˜Thatā€™s a Michael Minelli recordā€™.ā€\nWith over a decade of experience as an entertainer\, Minelli seems to finally have hit his stride gaining over 200 million views across social media platforms\, over 2 million followers and more than 30 million streams on his music.\nMichael set the foundation in 2024\, doing 3 support tours for Anees\, Marc E. Bassy & SonReal. Now in 2025\, itā€™s time Minelli hits the road\, but as a headliner. One thing is for sure\, this tour will be unlike any other befo URL:https://explorenewjersey.org/event/michael-minelli/ LOCATION:Wonder Bar\, 1213 Ocean Avenue\, Asbury Par\, New Jersey\, 07712\, United States CATEGORIES:Concerts ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://explorenewjersey.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/minelli-gWYYwx.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250918T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250918T000000 DTSTAMP:20260531T081507 CREATED:20250728T125234Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250728T150803Z UID:48459-1758153600-1758153600@explorenewjersey.org SUMMARY:Jimmy Webb DESCRIPTION:An Evening with Jimmy Webb\nJimmy Webb\, Americaā€™s Songwriter\, has written songs that transcend generations and genres ā€“think ā€œWichita Lineman\,ā€ ā€œMacArthur Park\,ā€ ā€œBy the Time I Get to Phoenix\,ā€ and ā€œDidnā€™t We.ā€ This Motown-trained composer writes all of his own lyrics and music and is the only hit maker to have scored songs on the Pop\, Country\, R&B\, Rap\, Disco and New Age charts. During this Evening with Jimmy Webb\, audiences will hear this multi-Grammy Award winnerā€™s songs and experience his insightful and often humorous stories about his work with Glen Campbell\, Frank Sinatra\, Linda Ronstadt (ā€œStill Within the Sound of My Voiceā€)\, Art Garfunkel (ā€œAll I Knowā€)\, The Fifth Dimension (ā€œUp\, Up and Awayā€)\, The Highwaymen (ā€œThe Highwaymanā€)\, Kanye West (ā€œFamousā€ features Webbā€™s ā€œDo What You Gotta Doā€)\, and more.\nJimmy Webb is the author of the memoir\, The Cake and the Rain\, and the ā€œbibleā€ of songwriting\, Tunesmith: The Art of Songwriting. In 2019 Webb released a piano-only CD\, SlipCover\, featuring some of his favorite songs from his contemporaries; Billy Joel\, Paul Simon\, The Rolling Stones and more.\nā€œā€¦ A night with Jimmy at the keys is not unlike getting to hear George Gershwin or Cole Porter live. Itā€™s hard to believe one guy could have written all these amazing songsā€¦if you get a chance to see him live\, grab itā€¦ā€\nā€“ Paul Zolo\, American Songwriter Magazine\nVIP Packages:\nMeet & Greet and photo with Jimmy Web\nExclusive merchandise item\nClick here to purchase VIP add-on URL:https://explorenewjersey.org/event/jimmy-webb/ LOCATION:Count Basie Center for the Arts\, 99 Monmouth Street\, Red Bank\, New Jersey\, 07701\, United States CATEGORIES:Concerts,Music ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://explorenewjersey.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/2025-09-18-Jimmy-Webb-VOGEL-PREVIEW-Byfyg3.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250918T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250918T000000 DTSTAMP:20260531T081507 CREATED:20250728T131702Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250728T151009Z UID:48784-1758153600-1758153600@explorenewjersey.org SUMMARY:Welcome Back My Friends - An Evening with Emerson\, Lake & Palmer DESCRIPTION:Created by Carl Palmer and his management\, the show will be presented with the full cooperation of the Estates of Keith Emerson and Greg Lake. THIS IS NOT A TRIBUTE ACT- THIS IS THE REAL THING. Through modern technology they will reunite the band: Carl with his two bandmates\, playing together along with Keith Emerson & Greg Lake\, who both passed away in 2016. The show combines video performance of Emerson and Lake from a legendary sold out ROYAL ALBERT HALL ELP show from 1992 with live on stage performances of Carl Palmer with his own ELP Legacy band (Paul Bielatowicz and Simon Fitzpatrick). All the musicians play together in sync to present a complete and authentic Emerson\, Lake & Palmer show. Emerson\, Lake & Palmer (informally known as ELP) was an English progressive rock supergroup formed in London in 1970. The band consisted of Keith Emerson (keyboards) of the Nice\, Greg Lake of King Crimson (vocals\, bass\, guitar\, producer)\, and Carl Palmer of Atomic Rooster (drums\, percussion). With nine RIAA-certified gold record albums in the US and an estimated 48 million records sold worldwide\, they are one of the most popular and commercially successful progressive rock groups of the 1970s\, with a musical sound including adaptations of classical music with jazz and symphonic rock elements\, dominated by Emersonā€™s flamboyant use of the Hammond organ\, Moog synthesizer\, and piano (although Lake wrote several acoustic songs for the group). The band became prominent after performing at the Isle of Wight Festival in August 1970. In their first year\, the group signed with E.G. Records (who distributed the bandā€™s records through Island Records in the United Kingdom and Atlantic Records in North America) and released Emerson\, Lake & Palmer (1970) and Tarkus (1971)\, both of which reached the UK top five. The bandā€™s success continued with Pictures at an Exhibition (1971)\, Trilogy (1972)\, and Brain Salad Surgery (1973\, released on ELPā€™s own Manticore Records label). After a three-year break\, Emerson\, Lake & Palmer released Works Volume 1 (1977) and Works Volume 2 (1977). After Love Beach (1978)\, the group disbanded in 1979. The members played in various solo and partial reunion combinations during the 1980s. In 1991\, the original trio re-formed and released two more albums\, Black Moon (1992) and In the Hot Seat (1994)\, and toured between 1992 and 1998. Their final performance occurred in 2010 at the High Voltage Festival in London to commemorate the bandā€™s 40th anniversary. Emerson and Lake died in 2016\, leaving Palmer as the only surviving band member. In 2022\, Palmer and his manager developed and launched the show initially as THE RETURN OF EMERSON LAKE & PALMER show\, again with the full cooperation and involvement of both the Keith Emerson and Greg Lake estates. The show has been re-branded for 2025 as AN EVENING WITH EMERSON\, LAKE & PALMER. URL:https://explorenewjersey.org/event/welcome-back-my-friends-an-evening-with-emerson-lake-palmer/ LOCATION:New Jersey CATEGORIES:Concerts,Music ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://explorenewjersey.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/EmersonLakePalmer-840-ad1eb153d3-QQGncY.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250918T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250918T000000 DTSTAMP:20260531T081507 CREATED:20250728T132714Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250728T161643Z UID:48925-1758153600-1758153600@explorenewjersey.org SUMMARY:Vampire Weekend ā€“ ā€˜Only God Wasā€¦ 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 ā€˜Best Concerts of 2024ā€™)\, 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\, thatā€™s a promise. URL:https://explorenewjersey.org/event/vampire-weekend-only-god-was-4/ LOCATION:The Wellmont Theater\, 5 Seymour St\, Montclair\, NJ\, 07042\, United States CATEGORIES:Concerts,Music ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://explorenewjersey.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/VampireWeekend_300x464-GU2sXn.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250918T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250918T000000 DTSTAMP:20260531T081507 CREATED:20250728T132820Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250728T161517Z UID:48969-1758153600-1758153600@explorenewjersey.org SUMMARY:Malcolm Todd DESCRIPTION:When Malcolm Todd graduated high school in 2022\, he told his parents he would be taking a gap year to pursue music. They\, unsurprisingly\, were less than thrilled by the proclamation\, but gave him a year to see if it could work. They learned what the rest of the music industry quickly realized: never bet against Malcolm Todd. ā€œEvery single day since I told my mom I wanted to do this\, I have actively worked to grow my fanbase\, to get better at music\, to build this world\,ā€ he explains. By the time he shared Sweet Boy in 2024\, his day job at Cold Stone was in the rearview. Tracks like ā€œRoommatesā€ were racking up millions of streams daily. Fast forward a year\, and Todd is more motivated than ever on his self-titled album\, a declaration that he isnā€™t a hype machine or a flash in the pan\, but a generation-defining voice.\nThat ambition is immediate on ā€œBleed\,ā€ the first single from Malcolm Todd. It features Omar Apollo\, who serves as the lone guest on the album. Buoyed by a bouncy bassline\, crisp drums\, and an intoxicating synth melody\, Malcolm and his frequent collaborators Jonah Cochran and Charlie Ziman\, tried to make something as poppy as they possibly could. With most of the album already locked when they began messing around with ā€œBleed\,ā€ the trio pushed the envelope of what they were comfortable recording to tape\, focused on crafting something sugary sweet but with the depth and subtlety that informs the rest of the album. ā€œWe had nothing to lose because we had so much of the album done\,ā€ Todd explains. It ended up being one of his favorite songs on the project. This idea of having nothing to lose defines Malcolm Todd.\nAs a restless\, endlessly curious songwriter\, Malcolm viewed his second albumā€”and growing notorietyā€”as an opportunity to push himself\, to bring his boldest ideas to the forefront. ā€œI definitely wanted to challenge myself. When youā€™re making your first project and youā€™re just working at an ice cream shop and you have nothing to lose\, itā€™s so pure. Itā€™s not as easy the second time around\,ā€ Todd explains. It was a tightrope walk that took some time to master\, but once able to scurry across without falling\, he started writing his best songs to date.\nā€œYou want to be better than you were the last time\,ā€ Todd states matter of factly. ā€œYou have people who are investing money in you. You want to make them proud. I want to make my family proud. You have fans that want certain sounds and you want to do that. You want to make them happy\, too.ā€ Malcolm had to figure out where his own interests fit in this increasingly complex puzzle. ā€œWith this album\, I learned to find a space where Iā€™m completely me\, writing music without any fear\, knowing that there are no bad consequences for doing exactly what I want.ā€\nWIth Malcolm Todd\, the Los Angeles-born songwriter has accomplished something rare: Heā€™s created something deeply aligned with the sound his core audience fell in love with\, while relentlessly pushing the boundaries on what his music can be. Heā€™s done all this while making a project that is a front-to-back blast\, a listen that is funny\, anxious\, proud\, and unsettled all at once. In short\, itā€™s the platonic Malcolm Todd record. ā€œI just love making music so much\,ā€ he gushes\, before adding: ā€œI just want my fans to feel the care in it. Thatā€™s all that matters.ā€ URL:https://explorenewjersey.org/event/malcolm-todd/ LOCATION:Starland Ballroom\, 570 Jernee Mill Rd\, Sayreville\, New Jersey\, 08872\, United States CATEGORIES:Concerts,Music ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/gif:https://explorenewjersey.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/malcolm-todd-tickets_09-18-25_23_6878f01731aee-bwNzSQ.gif END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR