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Jazz Vespers at Bethany @ 25

Nov 21Community celebrationJazz vocalsJazz trumpet

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Community Engagement

jazz jams

Nov 21

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John Pizzarelli & Catherine Russell: Billie & Blue Eyes

Nov 22Intimate cabaretAmerican SongbookJazz fest

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Dorado Schmitt and Sons: Django Festival Allstars

Nov 23Hot jazzFrench vibesJazz fest

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Kronos Quartet

Nov 23Civil-rightsGospelString quartet

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Philip Bailey, Lisa Fischer, Dianne Reeves and Christian McBride Big Band

Nov 23Jazz vocalsBig bandSoul & R&B

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Brandee Younger trio Dorthaan’s Place

Nov 24

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Sarah Vaughan International Jazz Vocal Competition

Nov 24Powerhouse vocalsRising starsJazz fest

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Vir Das: Mind Fool Tour

Nov 24WittyCross-cultural insightsPersonal stories

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Lindsey Stirling: The Snow Waltz Tour

Nov 26UpliftingSpectacularHoliday cheer

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Colin Quinn

Nov 29Dry witthought-provokingHilarious

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Thanksgiving Comedy Fest

Nov 30Adults onlyUncensoredHilarious

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Neil deGrasse Tyson: Science As A Way of Knowing

Dec 1Conversationthought-provokingCaptivating

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Leading Ladies: Women@NJPAC Annual Members Meeting

Dec 4

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A MAGICAL CIRQUE CHRISTMAS

Dec 5Holiday cheerFamily friendlyCircus

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Smokey Robinson

Dec 6MotownFeel-good classicsSoulful

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youth anthology release and open mic dodge poetry in the community

Dec 7

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New Jersey Symphony: The Muppet Christmas Carol In Concert

Dec 7

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Rafi Bastos Unfamiliar Territory Tour

Dec 7FunnyedgyProvocative

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ritual4return: a homecoming ritual for returning citizens

Dec 8

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The Hip Hop Nutcracker

Dec 8Hip hopholidayFamily friendly

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Jazz & Gingerbread

Dec 8

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An Eric Roberson Holiday Show

Dec 8Holiday cheerr&bsoul

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Face to Face: A Night of Advent Reflection with Father Mike Schmitz

Dec 9UpliftingCatholic faithChristmas

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New Jersey’s Starring Role in Film and TV Production

Dec 10

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American Songbook

An Intimate Evening with David Foster & Katharine McPhee

Dec 12Pop favoritesBroadwayPowerhouse vocals

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Josh Wolf High on Life Tour

Dec 13Hilariousrelatableedgy

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A Nostalgic Night with Macaulay Culkin following a screening of Home Alone

Dec 13Holiday cheerFilm classicsFamily friendly

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Sonic Symphony

Dec 14

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The Nutcracker The State Ballet Theatre of Ukraine

Dec 15Holiday cheerFamily friendlyBallet

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Transformation through Interfaith Relationship pseg true diversity film series

Dec 17

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Community Engagement

jazz jams

Dec 19

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Christmas with Cece Winans Live in Concert

Dec 20 - 21GospelPowerhouse vocalsHoliday cheer

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Community Engagement

Kwanzaa Family Festival and Marketplace

Dec 21

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Forces of Nature Dance theatre

Dec 22West African danceKwanzaa celebrationFamily friendly

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paw patrol a mighty adventure

Dec 28 - 29Ages 1-6Family friendlyAudience participation

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New Jersey Symphony: Jean-Yves Thibaudet Plays Ravel

Jan 9 - 11

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New Jersey Youth Symphony: Violins of Hope

Jan 12Family friendlyClassical FunViolin concerto

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Community Engagement

books on the move

Nov 13, 2024 - Jan 15, 2025

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boyz II men

Jan 15r&bSmooth harmonyRomantic

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Community Engagement

jazz jams

Jan 16

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Swan Lake The State Ballet Theatre of Ukraine

Jan 21DramaticEnchantingBallet

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New Jersey Symphony: 2025 Lunar New Year Celebration with Xian Zhang

Jan 25

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Jamie Lissow

Jan 25Uncensoredpolitical comedyStand-up

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Momix: Alice

Jan 26creative danceWhimsicalFamily friendly

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New Jersey Symphony: Holst’s The Planets—An HD Odyssey

Jan 31 - Feb 1

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Nai-Ni Chen Dance Company Year of the Snake

Feb 1 - 2SchooltimeChinese DanceExciting

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Patti LuPone: A Life in Notes

Feb 2Powerhouse vocalsBroadway hitsElectrifying

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Franco Escamilla 1995

Feb 7Spanish languageHilariousAdults only

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Patti LaBelle The 80/65 Tour

Feb 8Inspiringr&bsoul

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Pimpinela Noticias del Amor Tour

Feb 13

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Patrizio Buanne Live

Feb 14Date nightRomanticItalian-American favorites

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Chris Tucker

Feb 14Laugh out loudcomedy iconDate night

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New Jersey Symphony: Warner Bros. Discovery presents Bugs Bunny

Feb 15

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An Evening with Cowboy Junkies: Celebrating 40 Years

Feb 15Alternative rockIntimateEmotional

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Cem Yilmaz

Feb 16

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New Jersey Symphony: Brahms and Chopin

Feb 20

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jazz jams

Feb 20

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Ryan Hamilton

Feb 22WittyClean-cutLaugh out loud

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INSIDIOUS: The Further You Fear

Mar 6scaryImmersivepg-13

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New Jersey Symphony: The Firebird with Xian Zhang

Mar 7 - 9

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Academy of St Martin in the Fields with Bruce Liu

Mar 8Classical musicChamber orchestraPiano

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Regina Carter: Gone in a Phrase of Air

Mar 8Jazz violinPoetrySoul-stirring

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New Jersey Symphony: Rachmaninoff Symphony No. 2

Mar 13 - 15

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Community Engagement

jazz jams

Mar 13

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pinky patel #isaidwhatisaid Tour

Mar 14Standup comedyHilariousrelatable

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Malala Yousafzai

Mar 19Inspiringin conversationactivism

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Dude Dad Comedy Tour

Mar 20FunnyrelatableMarriage & family

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Dirty Dancing In Concert

Mar 22Music & moviesRomanticGet on your feet

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New Jersey Symphony: Vadim Gluzman Plays Brahms

Mar 23

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Alejandra Guzmán Brilla Tour

Mar 28Powerhouse vocalsMexican rockPower ballads

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New Jersey Symphony: Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony with Xian Zhang

Apr 3 - 5

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Paula Poundstone

Apr 4WittyCleverComedy legends

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Kristin Key

Apr 5BrilliantFunnyLGBTQIA+

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Shushi Armenian Dance Ensemble

Apr 6

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New Jersey Symphony: Star Wars: The Force Awakens In Concert

Apr 12

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Community Engagement

jazz jams

Apr 17

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Melissa Etheridge & Joss Stone

Apr 24Powerhouse vocalsRock and soulLGBTQ

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New Jersey Ballet

Apr 24 - 25Contemporary balletExpressiveJersey proud

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Jeff Arcuri Whole Wide World Tour

Apr 25Laugh out loudcrowd workplayful

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Zakir Hussain’s Masters of Percussion

Apr 26World rhythmsIndian classical musicCaptivating

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Sleeping Beauty

Apr 26

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Shen Yun

Apr 30 - May 4Awe-inspiringChinese DanceCross-cultural insights

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Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater

May 9 - 11UpliftingEmotionalModern dance

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George Wallace’s Mother’s Day Celebration

May 11Standup comedybig laughsObservational humor

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Community Engagement

jazz jams

May 15

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Doughboys Podcast

May 16Comedy podcastUncensoredHilarious

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New Jersey Symphony: Discover Mozart & Bach

May 17

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Melissa Errico Sondheim In The City

May 17

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New Jersey Symphony: Xian Conducts Mozart

May 17 - 18

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New Jersey Symphony: Season Finale Rachmaninoff and Shostakovich

Jun 8

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Community Engagement

jazz jams

Jun 19

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Stardew Valley: Symphony of Seasons

Oct 4Orchestral musicgamingJoyful

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Tom Bernard

Tom Bernard

panelist

As Co-President and Co-Founder of Sony Pictures Classics, which celebrated its 30th anniversary in 2022, Tom Bernard (with Michael Barker) has distributed some of the finest independent movies. Previously, he was the director of the first modern-day specialized distribution company, United Artists (1980-1983), and went on to co-found Orion Classics (1983-1991) and Sony Pictures Classics. Over the span of his career, Bernard has released prestigious films that have won 41 Academy Awards® (37 of those at Sony Pictures Classics) and have garnered 187 Academy Award® nominations (161 at Sony Pictures Classics), including Best Picture nominations for THE FATHER, CALL ME BY YOUR NAME, WHIPLASH, AMOUR, MIDNIGHT IN PARIS, AN EDUCATION, CAPOTE, HOWARDS END, and CROUCHING TIGER, HIDDEN DRAGON.

Jon Crowley

Jon Crowley

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In his role as the Executive Director of the New Jersey Motion Picture and Television Commission (NJMPTVC), Crowley will serve as the senior leader of all of New Jersey’s film initiatives, leading both the NJEDA’s film sector development work, as well as the management of the NJMPTVC. Prior to joining the NJEDA, Crowley worked within the television industry for over two decades, producing and directing several well-known television series including “Impractical Jokers,” “House Hunters International,” “Big Brother,” “Lizard Lick Towing,” “Love After Lock-Up,” “Trading Spouses,” “Breaking the Ice,” “Full Contact,” and “Upload with Shaquille O’Neal” among many others. Crowley is a two-time EMMY award winner and CableACE Writing Nominee. He has also been a vice president at NBC/Comcast, The Food Network and Time- Warner.

Desiree Hadley

Desiree Hadley

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Desiree Hadley serves as the Executive Director of the first ever Newark Mayor’s Office of Film and Television, a specialized agency dedicated to marketing and promoting the City of Newark as a premiere production location and facilitating film, television and multimedia production in the city. Desiree is the City’s primary liaison to the entertainment industry, ensuring production companies experience a seamless, coordinated approach to navigating municipal locations and requesting city services that projects require. Desiree will also focus on initiatives to engage the community in events and workforce training opportunities to ensure that Newarkers that can be a part of this growing industry.

Katherine Oliver

Katherine Oliver

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Katherine Oliver is a founding Principal of Bloomberg Associates, an international philanthropic consultancy founded by former New York City Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg. Katherine oversees the media and digital strategies portfolio, advising global cities on economic development and public communications strategies, while helping them harness the power of media and technology to improve government services. Katherine also oversees Bloomberg Philanthropies’ film portfolio, serving as Executive Producer on “From the Ashes” and “Paris to Pittsburgh”, two environmental documentary films tackling climate change; and “The Invisible Shield”, a docuseries on the history and significance of public health. She actively supports nonprofit organizations dedicated to storytelling and filmmaking, including the Academy Museum, Ghetto Film School, Paley Center, and Center for Communication. Katherine is also a member of the Academy of Motion Pictures Art and Sciences.

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