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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:Romeo and Juliet By William Shakespeare
DESCRIPTION:Romeo and Juliet – A Timeless Shakespeare Tragedy \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nShakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet returns to the stage\, offering one of the most enduring love stories ever written. Set in a world torn apart by civil strife\, this masterpiece reflects on themes of love\, loss\, and the devastating cost of division. Two young souls discover a profound connection that dares to defy the hatred surrounding them\, shining a light of hope in a society plagued by violence. \n\n\n\nThis production brings audiences an unforgettable balance of passion and tragedy—contrasting joy with sorrow\, youth with age\, and brutality with beauty. Intimate yet sweeping in scope\, Romeo and Juliet remains a cautionary tale that continues to resonate just as powerfully today as when it was first performed. \n\n\n\nCast and Creative Team\n\n\n\n\nBenvolio – Christopher Atchison\n\n\n\nLady Montague / Nurse – Celeste Ciulla*\n\n\n\nGregory / Paris – Dino Curia*\n\n\n\nChorus / Prince – Edward Furs*\n\n\n\nMontague / Friar John / Signior Valentio – Robert S. Gregory*\n\n\n\nRomeo – Isaac Hickox-Young*\n\n\n\nBalthasar / Rosaline / Servant – Nicole Lawrie\n\n\n\nCapulet – Anthony Marble*\n\n\n\nMercutio / Watch – Quentin McCuiston*\n\n\n\nServant – Mikki Monfalcone\n\n\n\nAbram / Peter – Ryan N. Murray\n\n\n\nTybalt / Watch – Triever Sherwood\n\n\n\nFriar Laurence – Raphael Nash Thompson*\n\n\n\nLady Capulet – Aurea Tomseki*\n\n\n\nSampson / Apothecary / Watch – Godswill Utionkpan\n\n\n\nJuliet – Billie Wyatt*\n\n\n\n\nDirected by Bonnie J. Monte\, Artistic Director Emerita. \n\n\n\nThis staging captures both the raw intensity and poetic beauty of Shakespeare’s vision\, promising audiences in New Jersey a moving night of theatre that lingers long after the final curtain.
URL:https://explorenewjersey.org/event/romeo-and-juliet/
LOCATION:F.M. Kirby Shakespeare Theatre\, 36 Madison Avenue\, Madison\, New Jersey\, 07940\, United States
CATEGORIES:Theatre
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SUMMARY:Cab Calloway’s Harlem Renaissance – A Talk by Christopher Calloway Brooks
DESCRIPTION:Cab Calloway’s Harlem Renaissance – A Talk by Christopher Calloway Brooks \n\n\n\n\n\nDate: Tuesday\, September 23\, 2025Time: 10:00 AM – 11:15 AMLocation: Sharp Theater\, Berrie Center for the Arts\, 505 Ramapo Valley Road\, Mahwah\, NJ 07430 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin Christopher Calloway Brooks\, accomplished musician\, bandleader\, and grandson of the legendary Cab Calloway\, for an inspiring talk that blends music history\, cultural legacy\, and personal storytelling. Brooks currently leads the Cab Calloway Orchestra\, carrying forward one of the most iconic names in American music while bringing his own expertise as a Harlem Renaissance scholar. \n\n\n\nThis engaging 60-minute presentation\, followed by an audience Q&A\, will take listeners inside the world of the Harlem Renaissance and the groundbreaking career of Cab Calloway. Expect discussions on: \n\n\n\n\nCab Calloway’s role as a pioneering figure in the African-American music community.\n\n\n\nThe cultural significance of the Zoot Suit and its ties to race and identity.\n\n\n\nCalloway’s collaborations with Hollywood films and legendary performers of his era.\n\n\n\nThe artistry and leadership behind one of the most famous jazz orchestras of all time.\n\n\n\n\nEvent Details\n\n\n\n\nAdmission: Free and open to the public (visitors from off campus must stop at the guard shack for a parking pass).\n\n\n\nFormat: Talk + audience Q&A (approximately 60 minutes).\n\n\n\nSpecial Note: This program is part of the Arch Performances series at Ramapo College’s Berrie Center for the Arts.\n\n\n\n\nBonus Performance\n\n\n\nThe celebration continues later in the week when the Cab Calloway Orchestra takes the stage on Saturday\, September 27\, 2025\, at 8:00 PM in the Sharp Theater. This concert brings Calloway’s timeless music to life with the swing\, energy\, and showmanship that made him a household name. \n\n\n\nVenue Information\n\n\n\nSharp Theater – Berrie Center for the Arts505 Ramapo Valley RoadMahwah\, NJ 07430📞 (201) 684-7844Visit Venue Website \n\n\n\nOrganizer\n\n\n\nArch Performances📞 (201) 684-7844View Organizer Website \n\n\n\n👉 Click here for tickets and event details. You can hear live Cab Calloway on The Improv Cafe’.
URL:https://explorenewjersey.org/event/cab-calloways-harlem-renaissance-a-talk-by-christopher-calloway-brooks/
LOCATION:The Sharp Theater\, 505 Ramapo Valley Road\, Mahwah\, New Jersey\, 07430\, United States
CATEGORIES:Theatre
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SUMMARY:“From the World of Percy Jackson: The Court of the Dead Tour” with Rick Riordan and Mark Oshiro
DESCRIPTION:Every purchased ticket receives a copy of the book From the World of Percy Jackson: The Court of the Dead. The event will be a conversation with Rick and Mark\, no moderator and will include an audience Q&A. Ticket buyers will receive a signed copy of for Court of the Dead with purchase.\nRick Riordan\, dubbed “storyteller of the gods” by Publishers Weekly\, is the author of five #1 New York Times best-selling middle grade series with millions of copies sold throughout the world: Percy Jackson and the Olympians\, The Heroes of Olympus\, and the Trials of Apollo\, based on Greek and Roman mythology; the Kane Chronicles\, based on Ancient Egyptian mythology; and Magnus Chase and the Gods of Asgard\, based on Norse mythology. Rick collaborated with illustrator John Rocco on two #1 New York Times best-selling collections of Greek myths for the whole family: Percy Jackson’s Greek Gods and Percy Jackson’s Greek Heroes. Rick is also the publisher of an imprint at Disney-Hyperion\, Rick Riordan Presents\, dedicated to finding other authors of highly entertaining fiction based on world cultures and mythologies. He lives in Boston\, Massachusetts with his wife and two sons.\nMark Oshiro (they/them) is the author of the young adult books Anger Is a Gift\, winner of the 2019 Schneider Family Book Award\, and Each of Us A Desert\, an NPR Best Book of 2020. Their middle grade books include The Insiders\, a Publishers Weekly Best Book of the Year; and You Only Live Once\, David Bravo. Mark also contributed a short story to the Star Wars anthology Empire Strikes Back: From a Certain Point of View. When not writing\, they are trying to achieve their life goal of petting every dog in the world. Mark is based in Atlanta\, Georgia.
URL:https://explorenewjersey.org/event/from-the-world-of-percy-jackson-the-court-of-the-dead-tour-with-rick-riordan-and-mark-oshiro/
LOCATION:New Jersey
CATEGORIES:Concerts,Music
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SUMMARY:The Revivalists: All in the Family: 10…
DESCRIPTION:Eight-piece rock ‘n’ roll collective The Revivalists – David Shaw [lead vocals\, guitar]\, Zack Feinberg [guitar]\, Andrew Campanelli [drums]\, George Gekas [bass]\, Ed Williams [pedal steel guitar]\, Rob Ingraham [saxophone]\, Michael Girardot [keyboard\, trumpet]\, and PJ Howard [drums\, percussion] – have made the journey from hole-in-the-wall gigs to sold-out shows at hallowed venues\, multiplatinum success\, more than 800 million streams and major media praise. Their fifth album\, Pour It Out Into The Night (Concord Records) is a life-affirming album about living in the moment\, fueled by lessons in gratitude and life realizations. As the world came to a standstill in the years since their last album\, Take Good Care\, personal experiences and life challenges abounded\, with band members having their first children\, getting married\, and navigating the mental hurdles of lockdown. On lead single “Kid” – a hopeful anthem about capturing the essence of life\, self-belief\, and living for the spirit – piano peeks through bright acoustic guitar as a bold beat powers the chantable chorus\, “Hey kid\, just sing the songs that wake the dead\, then you keep them ringing in your head.” “Kid” introduces an album that offers a nostalgic hopefulness rooted in living for who you are\, an unburdening\, and an appreciation for the here and now. Renowned for their live prowess\, soulful alt-rock anthems\, distinct mix of many of the classic styles of American music\, and outward generosity through their philanthropic Rev Causes initiative\, The Revivalists broke through with 2015’s Men Amongst Mountains\, which featured the double-platinum smash single and Billboard Hot 100 hit “Wish I Knew You.”
URL:https://explorenewjersey.org/event/the-revivalists-all-in-the-family-10/
LOCATION:The Wellmont Theater\, 5 Seymour St\, Montclair\, NJ\, 07042\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concerts,Music
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SUMMARY:Steve Winwood
DESCRIPTION:For more than five decades\, Steve Winwood has remained a primary figure in Rock ‘n’ Roll\, a respected innovator who has helped to create some of the genre’s most celebrated achievements.  He has sold over 50 million records during his career. His compositions include “Gimme Some Lovin\,’” “Back In The High Life Again\,” “Arc Of A Diver\,” “Higher Love\,” “Roll With It\,” “While You See A Chance\,” and “Dear Mr. Fantasy” among many others.
URL:https://explorenewjersey.org/event/steve-winwood-2/
LOCATION:New Jersey
CATEGORIES:Concerts,Music
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