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SUMMARY:Festival of the Moon
DESCRIPTION:Festival of the Moon – UCPAC Rahway \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nExperience an unforgettable celebration of art\, music\, and imagination at the Festival of the Moon\, a 17-day event taking place from October 4 through October 20\, 2025 at the Union County Performing Arts Center (UCPAC) Main Stage in Rahway\, NJ. \n\n\n\nAt the heart of the festival is Luke Jerram’s breathtaking 23-foot sculpture of the Moon\, suspended high above the stage to create a mesmerizing atmosphere unlike anything else in New Jersey. \n\n\n\nAs part of this one-of-a-kind event\, the New Jersey Symphony will perform a special evening of orchestral works inspired by our celestial companion. Conducted by Symphony Fellow Gregory D. McDaniel\, the program features a mix of timeless masterpieces and beloved popular selections. Audiences can expect stirring performances of Debussy’s “Clair de Lune\,” Jessie Montgomery’s “Starburst\,” Glenn Miller’s “Moonlight Serenade\,” and music from film favorites such as Moonstruck and E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial. \n\n\n\nFestival Dates: October 4–20\, 2025Location: Union County Performing Arts Center\, Main Stage\, Rahway\, NJ \n\n\n\nThe Festival of the Moon blends large-scale art and live music into an extraordinary cultural experience\, making it a must-see event for families\, art lovers\, and anyone looking to explore New Jersey’s vibrant performing arts scene.
URL:https://explorenewjersey.org/event/festival-of-the-moon/
LOCATION:Union County Performing Arts Center (UCPAC)\, 1601 Irving St.\, Rahway\, NJ\, 07065\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concerts,Music
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SUMMARY:38 SPECIAL—50 Year Legacy Tour
DESCRIPTION:After five decades\, 38 SPECIAL continues bringing their signature blast of Southern Rock to over 100 cities annually. At every show\, thousands of audience members are amazed by the explosive power of the band’s performance. Their many Gold and Platinum album awards stand as testament to the endurance of a legendary powerhouse.\nWith sales over 20 million\, most associate the band with their arena-rock pop smashes\, “Hold On Loosely\,” “Rockin’ Into the Night\,” “Caught Up in You\,” “Fantasy Girl\,” “If I’d Been the One\,” “Back Where You Belong\,” “Chain Lightnin’\,” “Second Chance\,” and more. Timeless hits that are immediately recognizable from the first opening chord.\nGuitarist/vocalist and founding member\, Don Barnes\, says it’s all about maintaining that intensity in their live shows. “We never wanted to be one of those bands that had maybe gotten a little soft\, or complacent over the years. We’re a team and it’s always been kind of an unspoken rule that we don’t slack up\, we stack up. We go out there every night to win.”\nCompleting the team is bassist Barry Dunaway\, drummer Gary Moffatt\, and keyboardist/vocalist Bobby Capps. The most recent addition to the band is legendary virtuoso guitarist and vocalist Jerry Riggs. Since 1976\, the band has released more than 15 albums. And from the start\, they’ve toured relentlessly\, bringing their signature brand of ‘muscle and melody’ to fans worldwide. It is that steely determination that lives on in the hearts of these ‘Wild-Eyed Southern Boys.’ Barnes adds\, “This music keeps our wheels on the road. We’re a band that’s tried to stay honest with what has driven us over the years. We started out with nothing but bold determination to make our own history and to endure. Looking back now\, it has been our greatest pride to have persevered and attained that level of success and longevity. For us\, it’s the ultimate validation.”
URL:https://explorenewjersey.org/event/38-special-50-year-legacy-tour/
LOCATION:State Theatre New Jersey\, 15 Livingston Avenue \, NJ\, New Brunswick\, NJ\, 08901\, United States
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SUMMARY:The Concert: A Tribute to ABBA
DESCRIPTION:21st Century Artists has presented The Concert: A Tribute to ABBA\, the ultimate ABBA tribute show throughout North America\, for well over 20 years. The audience and press all agree – “This is the closest to ABBA you’ll ever get!” The Concert: A Tribute to ABBA continues to be the top ABBA tribute group in the world\, dazzling all who see with their fantastic performance while playing the most iconic hits\, including “Mamma Mia\,” “S.O.S\,” “Money\, Money\, Money\,” “Knowing Me\, Knowing You\,” “Waterloo\,” “Gimme\, Gimme\, Gimme” and “Dancing Queen.”\nCOME DANCE\, COME SING AND HAVE THE TIME OF YOUR LIFE!
URL:https://explorenewjersey.org/event/the-concert-a-tribute-to-abba/
LOCATION:New Jersey
CATEGORIES:Concerts,Music
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SUMMARY:Glenn Miller Orchestra
DESCRIPTION:The World Famous Glenn Miller Orchestra is the most popular and sought after big band in the world today for both concert and swing dance engagements. With its unique jazz sound\, the Glenn Miller Orchestra is considered to be one of the greatest bands of all time. The present Glenn Miller Orchestra was formed in 1956 and has been touring consistently since\, playing an average of 300 live dates a year all around the world. Erik Stabnau is the orchestra’s present music director.
URL:https://explorenewjersey.org/event/glenn-miller-orchestra/
LOCATION:The Newton Theatre\, 234 Spring St\, \, NJ\, Newton\, NJ\, 07860\, United States
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