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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:Symphony X
DESCRIPTION:Michael Romeo formed Symphony X in New Jersey in 1994. The original lineup of the group included Thomas Miller (bass guitar)\, Rod Tyler (vocals)\, Jason Rullo (drums)\, and (keyboards). They released their self-titled debut later that same year. The next year they put out the follow-up The Damnation Game. 1995 also saw Tyler leave the group\, his replacement coming in the personage of. Their next release came out in 1997. It was the critically acclaimed The Divine Wings of Tragedy. In addition to the critical praise\, this disc became the group’s biggest commercial success to date. Before recording their next album\, Rullo left the band. He was replaced by Thomas Walling. With this lineup\, the group released Twilight in Olympus\, which garnered both greater critical kudos and greater sales. In a unique turn of events\, however\, the band faced a new lineup change. Newcomer Walling and bassman Thomas Miller both decided that they were not up to touring for the album. The recently departed Rullo rethought his exodus and came back into the Symphony X fold. was brought in on bass for the duration of the tour. After the tour was over\, the group found a permanent replacement in Mike LePond. This formation of the group released their fifth album in 2000 — V: The New Mythology Suite. The following year\, Symphony X released their first live album\, Live on the Edge of Forever\, which captured performances from their 2000 European tour. In 2002\, the band continued to mine mythology with their sixth studio album\, The Odyssey\, which was based on Homer’s epic of the same name. They band a bit of a break while its members released solo albums but came together again in 2007 with the released of Paradise Lost\, a concept album based on Milton’s tale. Taking a break from mining the past\, the band looked to the future for the theme of their next album. The result was 2011’s Iconoclast\, which featured a darker tone and a cautionary story about machines taking over the world. After a global tour\, the band took an extended break. They began working on new material in 2014. Their ninth studio offering\, Underworld\, was announced in May of 2015. Though not conceptual\, it was loosely inspired by Dante’s Divine Comedy\, particularly its first section\, The Inferno. The album was released at the end of July. ~ Gary Hill\, Rovi
URL:https://explorenewjersey.org/event/symphony-x/
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:The Drew Forum presents: Mitt Romney
DESCRIPTION:Mitt Romney is a statesman\, businessman\, and former Republican presidential nominee known for his bold leadership and independent voice. A singular figure in American politics\, Romney brings deep insights into leadership\, policy\, and our nation’s most pressing challenges. This event is generously sponsored by the Blanche and Irving Laurie Foundation.
URL:https://explorenewjersey.org/event/the-drew-forum-presents-mitt-romney/
LOCATION:New Jersey
CATEGORIES:Concerts,Music
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