BEGIN:VCALENDAR
VERSION:2.0
PRODID:-//Explore New Jersey - ECPv6.16.2//NONSGML v1.0//EN
CALSCALE:GREGORIAN
METHOD:PUBLISH
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:20251212T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251213T233000
DTSTAMP:20260520T014120
CREATED:20250914T135057Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250914T135115Z
UID:58443-1765566000-1765668600@explorenewjersey.org
SUMMARY:Taking Back Sunday – 11th Annual Holiday Spectacular
DESCRIPTION:Taking Back Sunday – 11th Annual Holiday Spectacular – Starland Ballroom – December 12 & 13\, 2025 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGet ready for a two-night celebration with Taking Back Sunday at the Starland Ballroom as they present their 11th Annual Holiday Spectacular. Known for their electrifying live performances and deeply emotive lyrics\, Taking Back Sunday continues to connect with fans old and new. Their eighth studio album\, 152\, released in late 2023\, showcases ten fresh tracks that blend vulnerability\, intensity\, and ambition\, cementing the band’s status as one of the most compelling voices in alternative rock today. \n\n\n\nSince their early days\, Taking Back Sunday has gone from aspiring musicians hoping to release an album and tour\, to global performers with millions of albums sold\, hundreds of millions of streams\, and headline slots at major music festivals around the world. Yet\, despite their achievements\, the band remains committed to creating music that resonates personally with their audience. Their goal is simple: to craft songs that fans can connect with\, get lost in\, and share a sense of belonging through the power of music. \n\n\n\nTickets go on sale Friday\, September 12 at 12 PM ET\, offering fans the chance to be part of an unforgettable live experience filled with energy\, emotion\, and the band’s signature intensity. Don’t miss this opportunity to see Taking Back Sunday deliver both classic hits and tracks from their latest album in an intimate yet high-energy setting. \n\n\n\nFor additional concert updates\, ticket information\, and live music events across New Jersey\, explore the full Explore New Jersey entertainment directory.
URL:https://explorenewjersey.org/event/taking-back-sunday-11th-annual-holiday-spectacular/
LOCATION:Starland Ballroom\, 570 Jernee Mill Rd\, Sayreville\, New Jersey\, 08872\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concerts,Music
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://explorenewjersey.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/7909c5e2-5b48-4c03-83ee-c30a5438426d.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251214T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251214T000000
DTSTAMP:20260520T014120
CREATED:20250728T125325Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250728T150800Z
UID:48510-1765670400-1765670400@explorenewjersey.org
SUMMARY:Sal Valentinetti
DESCRIPTION:Sal “The Voice” Valentinetti\, Heidi Klum’s unforgettable 2016 Golden Buzzer recipient and finalist of America’s Got Talent\, is an Italian-American crooner known best for his flawless vocals\, larger than life personality\, and his heart of gold. Born August 26\, 1995\, Sal was raised in the small town of Bethpage\, New York where he still resides today. From a very young age Sal was influenced by his grandmother to love the musical genius of the classic crooner sounds of Dean Martin\, Tony Bennett and Frank Sinatra.\nAt the young age of fifteen Sal realized the hidden talent he possessed and began performing his flawless tribute to the great Frank Sinatra across New York.\nIn 2016\, Sal made his debut on Season 11 of the NBC hit show “America’s Got Talent.” That night\, The 20-year-old college student went from delivering Pizzas for his cousin’s restaurant\, to delivering what’s considered one of the best performances in AGT history.\nBefore long\, the world would come to know and admire him as “Sal the Voice”.\nSince racking up over 350 million views worldwide with his captivating AGT audition\, the celebrated charismatic crooner has been invited to appear in hundreds of sold out solo performances on stages around the world.\nFrom Madison Square Garden in NYC\, to opening for Jay Leno in Las Vegas\, to selling out the legendary NYCB Theater at Westbury like all of the greats before him; it’s safe to say that Sal is only getting started
URL:https://explorenewjersey.org/event/sal-valentinetti/
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/2025/07/2022-12-11-Sal-Valentinetti-Christmas-Comes-to-Town-VOGEL-PREVIEW-435x343-sUPUN7.jpg
END:VEVENT
END:VCALENDAR