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SUMMARY:Jonas Mekas Film Festival
DESCRIPTION:🎥 Jonas Mekas Film Festival | Asbury Park\, NJ \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDates: July 17–27\, 2025Locations: ShowRoom Cinema (707 Cookman Ave) & Parlor Gallery (717 Cookman Ave) \n\n\n\nExperience the legacy of Jonas Mekas\, the iconic pioneer of American avant-garde cinema\, in the heart of Asbury Park. The Jonas Mekas Film Festival will run from July 17 to July 27\, 2025\, hosted at the ShowRoom Cinema and Parlor Gallery. This dynamic event is presented in collaboration with OUTPOST NYC DCG. \n\n\n\nFestival Highlights: \n\n\n\n\nShowRoom Cinema at 707 Cookman Avenue\, just one block from the train station\, will screen a comprehensive retrospective of Mekas’s films.\n\n\n\nParlor Gallery\, located at 717 Cookman Avenue\, will feature an exclusive exhibition of Jonas Mekas’s still-framed photographs\, with an opening reception on the first evening of the festival.\n\n\n\n\nAbout Jonas Mekas:Born in 1922 in Lithuania\, Jonas Mekas immigrated to the U.S. in 1949 and became a central figure in the avant-garde film movement. He co-founded Film Culture magazine\, was a pioneering film columnist for The Village Voice\, and played a pivotal role in establishing Anthology Film Archives. Mekas’s films have been exhibited globally at venues like the Venice Biennale\, MoMA\, Tate Modern\, and Centre Pompidou. He also influenced countless filmmakers\, including Jim Jarmusch\, John Waters\, and Chantal Akerman. \n\n\n\nMekas’s creative exploration of personal\, poetic expression through cinema continues to inspire generations of artists. His films range from politically charged works to deeply personal meditations on exile\, memory\, and identity. \n\n\n\nFeatured Film Program: \n\n\n\n\nThursday\, July 17: Guns of the Trees (1961) – 86 min.\n\n\n\nFriday\, July 18: Scenes from the Life of Andy Warhol (1990) – 35 min.\n\n\n\nSaturday\, July 19: Reminiscences of a Journey to Lithuania (1972) – 82 min.\n\n\n\nSunday\, July 20: Lost Lost Lost (1976) – 178 min.\n\n\n\nThursday\, July 24: Walden (Diaries\, Notes\, and Sketches) (1968-69) – 180 min.\n\n\n\nFriday\, July 25: As I Was Moving Ahead Occasionally I Saw Brief Glimpses of Beauty (2000) – 228 min.\n\n\n\nSaturday\, July 26: Notes on an American Film Director at Work – Martin Scorsese (2005) – 103 min.\n\n\n\nSunday\, July 27: Sleepless Nights Stories (2011) – 114 min.\n\n\n\n\nSpecial Guest:Sebastian Mekas\, son of Jonas Mekas\, will attend several screenings to introduce the films and offer insight into his father’s creative process. \n\n\n\nAbout ShowRoom Cinema:A cherished independent theater\, ShowRoom Cinema specializes in high-quality films\, including first-run releases\, documentaries\, and classic films. Located in downtown Asbury Park\, it provides a cozy\, intimate atmosphere for film lovers and the art-conscious community. Alongside screenings\, ShowRoom regularly hosts live comedy and musical performances. \n\n\n\nAbout Parlor Gallery:Since 2009\, Parlor Gallery has been a vital part of Asbury Park’s cultural resurgence. The gallery is known for its unique blend of contemporary urban art and coastal charm\, showcasing works from both emerging and internationally renowned artists. Through initiatives like the Wooden Walls Art Project\, Parlor Gallery connects public art with the community\, providing an innovative space for artistic dialogue and exploration. \n\n\n\nAbout OUTPOST NYC DCG:Established in 2009 as part of Deborah Colton Gallery\, OUTPOST NYC DCG is a platform dedicated to showcasing new and rediscovered works in film\, video\, installation art\, photography\, and more. With a focus on experimental programming\, OUTPOST NYC DCG collaborates with both national and international art venues to bring unique artistic experiences to diverse audiences.
URL:https://explorenewjersey.org/event/jonas-mekas-film-festival/
LOCATION:Showroom Cinema\, 707 Cookman Avenue\, Asbury Park\, NJ\, New Jersey\, 07712\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concerts,Music
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SUMMARY:Dave Matthews Band
DESCRIPTION:Get ready for an unforgettable summer of music with the Dave Matthews Band as they hit the road for their 2025 Summer Tour! Known for their electrifying live performances\, the band is set to bring their signature sound—blending rock\, jazz\, and improvisation—to audiences all across the country. Whether you’re a longtime fan or new to their music\, this tour promises to be an experience you won’t want to miss! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhy You Can’t Miss the 2025 Summer Tour:\n\n\n\nJoin the Community: Concerts by the Dave Matthews Band are more than just shows—they’re events. With dedicated fans\, intimate vibes\, and a focus on music\, every night on tour is an opportunity to connect with people who share your love of music. \n\n\n\nIconic Hits and New Material: Expect a mix of fan favorites like “Crash Into Me\,” “Ants Marching\,” and “Satellite\,” along with new tracks from their latest album. With their ever-evolving sound\, Dave Matthews Band’s live performances offer something fresh each time. \n\n\n\nAn Epic Live Experience: Renowned for their improvisational energy\, no two shows are ever the same. Be prepared for spontaneous jams\, crowd interactions\, and a vibe that only a Dave Matthews Band concert can offer. \n\n\n\nStunning Visuals and Sound: Experience top-tier production with incredible lighting\, sound design\, and stage presence\, bringing the magic of Dave Matthews Band to life in every venue. \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 Merch Stand in The Vending Lot.
URL:https://explorenewjersey.org/event/dave-matthews-band/
LOCATION:Freedom Mortgage Pavilion\, 1 Harbour Blvd\, Camden\, New Jersey\, 08103\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concerts,Music
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SUMMARY:RÜFÜS DU SOL – Inhale / Exhale World Tour
DESCRIPTION:🌌 RÜFÜS DU SOL – Inhale / Exhale World Tour Live in Harrison\, NJ | July 25\, 2025 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMark your calendars for an unforgettable night of sound and soul as RÜFÜS DU SOL brings their internationally acclaimed Inhale / Exhale World Tour to Sports Illustrated Stadium (formerly Red Bull Arena) in Harrison\, New Jersey\, on Friday\, July 25\, 2025\, at 8:00 PM. \n\n\n\nKnown for their emotionally rich\, immersive live shows\, the Grammy-winning electronic trio is set to light up the stage with hypnotic beats\, soaring vocals\, and breathtaking visual production that promises to captivate fans from start to finish. \n\n\n\n🎧 What to Expect: \n\n\n\n\nA stunning live set from one of electronic music’s most visionary acts\n\n\n\nMesmerizing lighting and stage effects\n\n\n\nA powerful\, atmospheric experience under the summer night sky\n\n\n\n\n📍 Venue:Sports Illustrated Stadium (formerly Red Bull Arena)Harrison\, NJ \n\n\n\n📅 Date:Friday\, July 25\, 2025 \n\n\n\n🕗 Time:Show starts at 8:00 PM \n\n\n\n🎟️ Tickets:Available now through trusted outlets—get yours before they’re gone! \n\n\n\n💡 More Than Music – Giving Back Through Sound:RÜFÜS DU SOL is proud to partner with NOTES FOR NOTES®\, a nonprofit dedicated to empowering the next generation through music. This show supports the creation of a brand-new recording studio where youth will have free access to instruments\, instruction\, and a safe space to explore their creativity. \n\n\n\nYour ticket doesn’t just grant access to an incredible night—it helps provide a life-changing opportunity for young artists to discover the power of music. \n\n\n\n🎶 Why You Should Go:This is more than a concert. It’s a full-sensory experience paired with a purpose. Don’t miss your chance to witness RÜFÜS DU SOL live while helping bring music education and opportunity to the next generation. \n\n\n\nImportant Event Info \n\n\n\nRÜFÜS DU SOL is partnering with NOTES FOR NOTES® to fundraise for the launch of a new recording studio which will give youth free access to a safe space to explore\, create and record music. NOTES FOR NOTES® is dedicated to providing youth with free access to music instruments\, instruction and recording studio environments so that music may become a profoundly positive influence in their lives
URL:https://explorenewjersey.org/event/rufus-du-sol-inhale-exhale-world-tour/
LOCATION:Sports Illustrated Stadium\, 600 Cape May Street\, Harrison\, New Jersey\, 07029\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concerts,Music
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SUMMARY:PHANTOM PLANET
DESCRIPTION:Formed in 1994\, Phantom Planet is a Los Angeles band that has released five albums of melodic\, energetic Alt Rock. Helping to define the early ’00s music landscape\, they’re best known for writing anthemic hits like “California\,” (theme of the TV series The O.C.) and their wildly exciting live shows with deep fan engagement. The band has entertained the masses through a combination of stellar musicianship & compelling song writing which now spans over 30 years. \nAfter a hiatus in 2008\, the band reunited in 2019\, continuing to evolve their sound while maintaining their signature energy and melodic sensibilities. Phantom Planet is comprised of Alex Greenwald\, Sam Farrar\, Darren Robinson\, and Andrew Parker. Phantom Planet is no longer missing; they are ready to reclaim their position in the music industry.
URL:https://explorenewjersey.org/event/phantom-planet/
LOCATION:Wonder Bar\, 1213 Ocean Avenue\, Asbury Par\, New Jersey\, 07712\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concerts,Music
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SUMMARY:Chris Pinnella
DESCRIPTION:Join powerhouse vocalist Chris Pinnella as he returns to The Vogel after his sold out Christmas shows this past December. Once again Pinnella will be bringing along his fantastic 12-Piece Orchestra as they play through some of the most prolific songs from Classics that Rock. From The Beatles\, Springsteen\, Tom Petty\, & Tina Turner to Led Zeppelin\, Neil Young\, The Rolling Stones\, Simon & Garfunkel\, The Righteous Brothers\, Leonard Cohen and so much more.\nPinnella takes his audiences on a musical journey into the lyrics and music of some of the greatest songs ever written with genre bending interpretations\, fusing together rock\, pop\, classical and jazz — all matched with Pinnella’s stunning signature vocals.\nThe NY Times raves\, “Pinnella possesses a soaring\, rich voice that just leaves you speechless. With his amazing orchestra he takes each song into majestic territory.”\nABOUT PINNELLA:\nChris Pinnella is an acclaimed vocalist renowned for his extraordinary range and emotive performances. With a voice that has captivated audiences across genres\, Pinnella has established himself as a standout artist in the music world. His dynamic career spans a variety of musical styles\, from rock and pop to classical and jazz\, often blending these influences into his own unique sound. He has toured the world with the progressive arena rock group Trans-Siberian Orchestra earning him a platinum record for his work on ‘The Lost Christmas Eve’ Tours as well as sharing the stage with Tony award winning stars Annaleigh Ashford\, Adrienne Warren and icon\, Julie Andrews. Pinnella is celebrated for his ability to reinterpret classic songs with fresh\, powerful arrangements\, backed by his 12-Piece Orchestra. His performances have received rave reviews from critics and fans alike\, with notable praise from USA Today and the New York Times. Pinnella’s versatility and passion for music continue to set him apart as a leading force in the contemporary crossover world. For more information please visit: http://www.chrispinnella.com
URL:https://explorenewjersey.org/event/chris-pinnella/
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:Three Dog Night
DESCRIPTION:Legendary music icons\, THREE DOG NIGHT\, celebrating nearly 5 decades\, claims some of the most astonishing statistics in popular music. In the years 1969 through 1974\, no other group achieved more top 10 hits\, moved more records or sold more concert tickets than THREE DOG NIGHT.\nTHREE DOG NIGHT hits wind through the fabric of pop culture today\, whether on the radio where they are heard day in and day out\, in TV commercials or in major motion pictures — songs like “Mama Told Me (Not To Come)”\, “Joy to the World”\, “Black and White”\, “Shambala” and “One” serve to heighten our emotions and crystallize THREE DOG NIGHT’s continuing popularity.\nThis Grammy-nominated band is not content resting on its legacy alone. Always working to expand its audience\, THREE DOG NIGHT has embraced and been embraced by 21st century music technology. New and existing fans buy THREE DOG NIGHT’s music on iTunes as well as at record stores. In fact\, releases from this decade alone have sold well over a million copies.\nRecently\, THREE DOG NIGHT began adding new songs to its arsenal by releasing its first double-A sided single in nearly 25 years. The blistering performance of “Heart Of Blues” and the timely\, beautiful a-cappella ballad “Prayer of the Children”.\nTHREE DOG NIGHT also pushed boundaries by recording with the London Symphony Orchestra\, giving fans new and old a chance to experience its dynamic performances of the hits as well as several new songs. The project\, recorded at the famous Abbey Road studios in London and released to coincide with the band’s 35th Anniversary\, added exciting new orchestral arrangements to THREE DOG NIGHT’s signature sound.\nTHREE DOG NIGHT maintains an aggressive\, year-round touring schedule of over 70 dates a year. The hit filled concerts are performed for generation-spanning audiences by Danny Hutton (founder/lead vocalist) and Michael Allsup (guitar)\, Paul Kingery (bass/vocals)\, Pat Bautz (drums)\, Howard Laravea (keyboards) and David Morgan (vocals). The band’s now-famous name refers to native Australian hunters in the outback who huddled with their dogs for warmth on cold nights; the coldest being a “three dog night”.\nBoasting chart and sales records that are virtually unmatched in popular music\, THREE DOG NIGHT had 21 consecutive Top 40 hits\, including 3 #1 singles\, 11 Top 10’s\, 18 straight Top 20’s\, 7 million-selling singles and 12 straight RIAA Certified Gold LPs. The hits appeared on best selling charts in all genres (pop\, rock and country). Its records continue to sell around the world\, reaching beyond the borders of the U.S. into Japan\, Canada\, Holland\, England\, Germany\, Spain and elsewhere. Tens of millions of THREE DOG NIGHT records have been sold through the years.\nTHREE DOG NIGHT recorded the music of the best (and mostly undiscovered) new songwriters of that time including Harry Nilsson\, Randy Newman\, Elton John\, Laura Nyro\, Paul Williams and Hoyt Axton among many others. The group’s eclectic taste\, combined with its ability to recognize and record hits in a unique\, distinctive and appealing style\, resulted in THREE DOG NIGHT dominating the charts for years.\nNow\, marking nearly 50 years on the road\, THREE DOG NIGHT continues to grow its fan base by keeping up a full schedule of concerts at theatres\, performing arts centers\, fairs\, festivals\, corporate events\, and casinos. Since 1986\, the band has performed over 2\,200 shows including two Super Bowls.
URL:https://explorenewjersey.org/event/three-dog-night-2/
LOCATION:The Wellmont Theater\, 5 Seymour St\, Montclair\, NJ\, 07042\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concerts,Music
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