Sunday Scoop Week of 9/24/23 What's Happening This Week and More

A)Beginning Performances 

In New Jersey

1) A Year With Frog and Toad

2) The Pianist

3) Romeo & Juliet

In New York

4) All the Devils Are Here

5) Coping Mechanism

6) Eisenhower: This Piece of Ground

7) Here We Are

8) The Picher Project 

9) Twisted

10) When We Get There

B) Extended Runs

11) A Gaga Guide to the Lower East Side

12) Hyponotique

C) New Cast Members

13) Little Shop of Horrors

D) What Else is Happening This Week and More

14) 3AM Theatre Presents ESREVER the 4th Weeknd of Each Month

15) The 92nd Street Y Dance Season Opens With Dorrance Dance

9/29

16) An Evening With LaChanze

Perlman Performing Arts Center 10/1

17) Alison Angrim Confessions of a Prairie Bitch Strike Edition

9/28

18) Amanda Selwyn Dance Theatre's Dance on the Pond

9/30

19) Baked the Musical in Concert One Night Only

10/2

20) Broadway Records Guys and Dolls Cast Album

to be Released Digitally 9/29

21) Brooklyn Children's Museum Events for Hispanic Heritage Month

22) Children's Musem of Manhattan Celebrates Yom Kippur

9/25

23) Conversations Series Launches 

10/26

24) Craftsmen Row Opens Halloween Bar

25)  Patrelle Student Auditions for The Yorkville Nutcracker 

9/30 & 10/1

26) Fall for Dance Festival at City Center

9/27 - 10/8

27) The Great Divide Adds Performances and Pay What You Can

28) Jaime Lozano & The Familia's New Album: Songs by An Immigrant 2

Available Now

29) Jazz at Lincoln Center/Songbook Sundays Celebrates Harold Arlen

10/1

30) Kinesis Project dance theatre Presents Capacity, or: The Work of Crackling

at Snug Harbor Dance Festival

31) Kings Theatre Upcoming Event: Dr. Jane Goodall Reasons for Hope Tour

32) Living Portraits by Alexa Meade on Display at 529 Fifth Ave.

33) Nai-Ni Chen Dance Company 2024 Season

34) NJPAC Upcoming Event: We Ani

10/1

35) Philly AIDS Thrift Fall Fest and Block Party

9/30

36) Queens County Farm Museum Fall Fun Events 

37) South Street Seaport Extends Sailing Season 

Through 10/21

38) State Theatre New Jersey Upcoming Shows & Events

39) Works & Process at the Guggeheim Presents Raja Feather Kelly

10/2

A)Beginning Performances 

In New Jersey

1) A Year With Frog and Toad

A Year with Frog and Toad tells the story of two friends, the cheerful and popular Frog, and the rather grumpy Toad. Waking from hibernation in the Spring, Frog and Toad plant gardens, swim, rake leaves, go sledding and learn life lessons along the way. The two friends celebrate and rejoice in the differences that make them unique and special. Part vaudeville, part make believe, A Year with Frog and Toad tells the story of a friendship that endures throughout the seasons.

Part of Centenary Stage Company's Young Audience Series

Little Theatre of the Centenary University (400 Jefferson St. Hackettstown)

10/28 - 11/2

For more information or to purchase tickets, visit centenarystageco.org

2) The Pianist

THE PIANIST is a new stage adaptation of Wladyslaw Szpilman's harrowing account of the annihilation of Jewish life in Warsaw during World War II and his remarkable survival through the transcendent power of music.​ Szpilman was the most acclaimed young musician of his time until his promising career was interrupted by the onset of World War II. He played the last live music heard over Polish radio airwaves before Nazi artillery hit. Though he escaped deportation, Szpilman was forced to live in the heart of the Warsaw ghetto. The play follows Szpilman's heroic and inspirational journey of survival with the unlikely help of a sympathetic German officer.

NBPAC (11 Livingston Ave., New Brunswick) 

10/26 - 11/22

Opening Night 10/29

For more information or to purchase tickets, visit George Street Playhouse

3) Romeo & Juliet

Nimbus Arts Center (329 Warren St, Jersey City)

9/28 - 10/22

Opening Night 9/30

For more information or to purchase tickets, visit TheCurtain.org

3) Romeo & Juliet

In New York

4) All the Devils Are Here

Dubbed “The villain of Broadway” by Playbill, Patrick Page has never shied away from exploring his dark side. Now, with this tour de force show, he turns his attention to the twisted motivation and hidden humanity at the heart of Shakespeare’s greatest villains. Moving swiftly through the Shakespeare canon, Page illuminates the playwright's ever-evolving conception of evil by delving into more than a dozen of his most wicked creations. Thrilling, biting, hilarious, and enlightening, what Page delivers is a masterclass on the most terrifying subject of them all: human nature.

DR2 Theatre (103 E 15th Street) 

Beginning performance 9/29 for 16 Week Only

Opening Night 10/16

For more information or to purchase tickets, visit  allthedevilsplay.com.

5) Coping Mechanism

Guns. Guns. Anti. Pro. Life. Death. Chaos. Control.

 

As the conversation about gun violence rises and falls between news cycles, the victims of the victims are left to hold it all together. This is a story about grief, and the internal struggle that gets overshadowed by the larger public debate. How does one hold on and move on at the same time? One year after her son’s murder, Debra Clayborne is invited to finish something her son Nathan started. For Debra and those closest to her, the invitation stirs up a world of hurt, and with just a week to decide what’s best, she is at the mercy of time, and the only way out is through.

wild project (195 E 3rd St.) 

9/27 - 10/21

Opening Night 10/29

For more information or to purchase tickets, visit 

www.thewildproject.org/performances

6) Eisenhower: This Piece of Ground

Adapted from a vast array of General Eisenhower's memoirs, speeches, and letters, Eisenhower: This Piece of Ground is a candid and fascinating fictional eavesdropping on President Dwight D. Eisenhower at his Gettysburg, Pennsylvania farm. It is 1962 and The New York Times Magazine has published its first list ranking the American Presidents in order of greatness. Pondering his placement on the list, Eisenhower looks back on his life - his Kansas upbringing, his decorated Army career, his victories in World War II, and his two terms as President – contemplating the qualities and adversities that make an American President great.

Theatre at St. Clements (423 W. 46th St.)

10/2 - 10/27

For more information, visit EisenhowerThePlay.com.

7) Here We Are

The musical features music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim, a book by Tony Award nominee David Ives, and is inspired by two films, The Discreet Charm of the Bourgeoisie and The Exterminating Angel, by Luis Buñuel.  

The Shed’s Griffin Theater (545 W. 30th St.)

Beginning performances 9/28 for 16 Week Only

Opening Night 10/22

For more information or to purchase tickets, visit  TheShed.org

8) The Picher Project 

THE PICHER PROJECT is a new musical that explores the rise and destruction of the now-abandoned mining town of Picher, Oklahoma. Once the world’s largest producer of lead and zinc, Picher became the EPA’s #1 Superfund site, deeming it the most toxic place in America. Based on interviews, personal stories and historic events, the show covers the town’s 100-year history from the opening of the mines to the town’s demise. While grappling with losing their homes, the town is forced to confront their complicated political divide, unpredictable natural disasters, and environmentally caused illnesses. Through the lives of Picher citizens and the often forgotten experience of the Quapaw Nation, THE PICHER PROJECT shows the struggles of illness, pride, love and loss, ultimately asking the following questions: How do we take responsibility for our history? How do we treat the land we live on? How do we leave our home?

Dixon Place (161A Chrystie St.) 

9/28 - 10/1

Opening Night 9/30

For more information or to purchase tickets, visit www.thepicherproject.com

9) Twisted

Blackmail! Lust! Demons of Darkness! and Dancing! Zip up your Go-Go boots and welcome to Twisted, a fast and funny train ride through hell that pays tribute to exploitation films of the 1960’s

Theater for the New City (155 First Ave) 

9/28  - 10/15

Opening Night 9/30

For more information or to purchase tickets, visit twistedshow.com

10) When We Get There

Black teenager Dawn inspires her mother Mary, Mary’s employer Rose, and Rose’s handyman Terrance to pile in Rose’s 1963 Buick Electra and drive to Selma to join Dr. Martin Luther King’s march. Green Book at the ready and hearts full of hope, the foursome heads south even as America remains hostile to its Black and Jewish citizens. Trouble will be encountered, secrets will be revealed, and a new understanding of what a family (and maybe a country) can be will be discovered.

Theater at St. Jeans (184 E. 76th St.)

10/2 - 10/15

Opening Night 10/8

For more information or to purchase tickets, visit yorktheatre.org/on-stage/musicals-in-mufti 

B) Extended Runs

11) A Gaga Guide to the Lower East Side

A GAGA GUIDE TO THE LOWER EAST SIDE, a unique immersive theater experience that blends actual historical walking tour, theatrical character monologue and current celebrity worship culture.

Now running through 10/15

For more information or to purchase tickets, visit  www.SpinCycleNYC.com

12) Hyponotique

The all-new Hypnotique revue offers a unique after-dark experience that envelops you. Audiences are captivated by spontaneous performances and mesmerizing dancers, accompanied by daring sonic soundscapes in a surreal ambiance in The Club Car.

The McKittrick Hotel (530 West 27th St.)

Now running through 10/14

For more information or to purchase tickets, visit  mckittrickhotel.com/the-club-car/hypnotique

C) New Cast Members

13) Little Shop of Horrors

Corben Bleu takes over the role of Seymour 9/26

Constance Wu takes over the role of Audrey 9/26

For more information or to purchase tickets, visit littleshopnyc.com

D) What Else is Happening This Week and More

14) 3AM Theatre

presents

ESREVER

as part of the Inaugural Fall Season

4^th weekend of each month

3AM Theatre presents ESREVER as part of the Inaugural Fall Season in their studio at 920 35^th Avenue, Unit #3N, Long Island City, NY, 11106. Performances: 9/28-10/2; 10/26-29; 11/29-12/2 at 7pm.

Tickets are $30 and are available at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/esrever-tickets-699201359087.

ESREVER is a blend of live electronic music, video, lighting installation, and experimental juggling created and performed by 3AM Theatre's Artistic Director Kyle Driggs. ESREVER is Driggs' most personal work to date, deconstructing the art forms he is most passionate about, and melding them into a feverish, transcendent live performance.

In this production, Driggs dissects a lifelong pursuit of juggling, diving deep into a series of loops manifesting a juggler's state of mind. ESREVER mines Driggs' experience and direct personal relationship to juggling, incorporating original and pre0recorded music, kinetic sculptures, and a customized lighting design.

Schedule

Thursday, September 28 – Sunday, October 1 at 7:00pm  

Thursday, October 26 – Sunday, October 29 at 7:00pm

Wednesday, November 29 – Saturday, December 2 at 7:00pm

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15) INSPIRED BY THE PAST, TRANSFORMING FOR THE FUTURE

The 92nd Street Y, New York’s 150th Anniversary Dance Season Opens with

Dorrance Dance

In Person

Friday, September 29, 7 pm, ET

Online

Saturday, September 30, 12 pm ET –Tuesday, October 3, 12 pm ET

Tickets from $20 / $10 students

https://www.92ny.org/event/dorrance-dance-1

The 92nd Street Y, New York’s 2023/24 Harkness Dance Center season opens with the award-winning tap dance company Dorrance Dance, in the historic Kaufmann Concert Hall. The program features two world premieres – A Swing Suite, a new piece choreographed by company members Elizabeth Burke and Luke Hickey and At Play, a new work in progress choreographed by company member Claudia Rahardjanoto – and excerpts from SOUNDspace, the landmark work by company founder Michelle Dorrance that brought the company to prominence. The event - celebrating the 10th anniversary of SOUNDspace and 92NY’s 150th anniversary – is in person on Friday, September 29 and streams online for 72 hours from time of broadcast. Tickets are available here.

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16) THREE-TIME TONY AWARD WINNER LACHANZE

TO KICK OFF DOWNTOWN SESSIONS

AT PERELMAN PERFORMING ARTS CENTER WITH

AN EVENING WITH LACHANZE

ON SUNDAY, OCTOBER 1 

Three-time Tony Award winning LaChanze will perform a solo show for the inaugural season at Perelman Performing Arts Center. The performance, titled An Evening with LaChanze, is co-written by LaChanze and Daniel “Koa” Beaty. It will include direction by Jerry Dixon and musical direction by Marco Paguia and is the first of PAC NY’s Downtown Sessions Series, which expands PAC NYC’s music program by presenting intimate concerts with Tony Award-winning artists.

An Evening with LaChanze will feature original music by Crystal Monee Hall, American standards, and of course, Broadway favorites.

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17) Alison Arngrim returns with revised version of 
acclaimed TV Land tell-all comedy
CONFESSIONS OF A PRAIRIE B.I.T.C.H:
STRIKE EDITION!
Thursday, September 28 at Laurie Beechman Theatre (NYC)
Saturday, September 30 at The Theatre at Innovation Square (Rochester)

Former child star, outspoken activist, and TV Land Award winner ALISON ARNGRIM continues to tour the world with her critically acclaimed CONFESSIONS OF A PRAIRIE B.I.T.C.H -- but this time, with a twist! Due to the ongoing SAG-AFTRA strike, Arngrim will present a revised version of her solo comedy that conforms to strike regulations. Best known as the acid-tongued child star of a popular 1970s TV show based on books by Laura Ingalls Wilder, Alison Arngrim presents an uproarious evening of storytelling, stand-up, and multi media about her life playing everyone's favorite toxic pre-teen brat, complete with petticoats and ringlets. Never afraid to dish the dirt on TV land, Arngrim startles audiences internationally with off-color jokes about child stars and TV icons of the 1970s and 80s including Marie Osmond, Melissa Gilbert, Michael Landon, Grizzly Adams, RuPaul, Liberace, Bette Midler and more.

CONFESSIONS OF A PRAIRIE B.I.T.C.H: STRIKE EDITION! returns to New York City on Thursday, September 28 at 7pm at The Laurie Beechman Theatre (inside West Bank Café at 407 West 42nd Street at Ninth Avenue). Tickets are $25 with a $25 per person food/ drink minimum, available at www.SpinCycleNYC.com.

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18) Amanda Selwyn Dance Theatre

Announces

Dance on the Pond

Amanda Selwyn Dance Theatre announces Dance on the Pond on Saturday, September 30, 2023 at 3pm. Dance on the Pond is an immersive performance around the pond and grounds at the home of Janice Pickering in New Paltz, NY. The performance will feature excerpts from Amanda Selwyn Dance Theatre’s developing work Habit Formed.Wine and cheese will be served. Tickets are $30 and can be purchased at https://amandaselwyndance.networkforgood.com/events/59670-dance-on-the-pond. For more information, visit https://amandaselwyndance.org/dance-on-the-pond/.

Habit Formed explores how habits are created and broken in our lives. These habits can manifest strength, ease, and freedom and also create limits, boundaries, and affliction. Mounting physical structures, motif, and pattern will embody the ways in which we, as humans, are habit forming creatures. The structures will be unpacked over the course of the evening through a playful, athletic, and sensuous movement vocabulary. The ultimate journey of the work will tell a story of discernment, unpacking how we can be empowered by our habits and not impaired by them. Habit Formed will include Amanda Selwyn Dance Theatre’s company of 10 dancers, costume design by Anna-Alisa Belous, scenic design by Anna-Alisa Belous and Rob Dutiel, Lighting Design by Dan Ozminkowski, and Sound Design by Joel Wilhelmi. Habit Formed will premiere in full at BMCC Tribeca Performing Arts Center from March 1-2, 2024.

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19) PROSPECT THEATER COMPANY’S IGNITE SERIES



IN PARTNERSHIP WITH

NATIONAL ASIAN ARTISTS PROJECT’S


DISCOVER: NEW MUSICALS SERIES

ANNOUNCES A ONE NIGHT ONLY CONCERT OF

“BAKED! THE MUSICAL”

BOOK, MUSIC AND LYRICS BY

JORD LIU & DEEPAK KUMAR

MONDAY, OCTOBER 2 @ 7:30PM

IN THE LORETO THEATER

AT THE SHEEN CENTER FOR THOUGHT & CULTURE

Prospect Theater Company (Cara Reichel, Producing Artistic Director; Melissa Huber, Managing Director) and National Asian Artists Project (Baayork Lee, Steven Eng and Nina Zoie Lam, Co-Founders) have announced a renewed partnership to present Baked! The Musical in a one night only concert in the Loreto Theater at the Sheen Center for Thought & Culture (18 Bleecker Street). The concert will be presented on Monday, October 2nd at 7:30pm.

Baked! The Musical is a new musical about family, failure, and weed. Book, music and lyrics are by 
Jord Liu and Deepak Kumar. Featuring an all Asian American cast and a contemporary pop-rock score, this hilarious and heartwarming show reflects on self-worth and the question of what we owe the people we love. The themes are born out of the writers’ experiences growing up as the children of immigrants in the US.

Overachiever Jane Huang doesn’t get the scholarship that would send her to her dream college – but that doesn't stop her! With the help of her best friend, Jane joins forces with the class degenerate to build the greatest cannabis edible empire ever run by high-schoolers. Kept in the dark are Jane’s parents, who struggle to maintain a profit at their Chinese bakery while coping with their only daughter leaving home.



Single tickets are $31, $43, and $58 (prices include a $3/ticket facility fee) and may be obtained through online purchase at www.ProspectTheater.org or www.NAAProject.org.

For more information, please visit www.ProspectTheater.org.


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20) Broadway Records announces cast album of acclaimed London production of

GUYS & DOLLS, 

available digitally September 29th

and on CD on October 27th

Broadway Records announces the release of London’s Bridge Theatre cast recording of Guys & Dolls, available digitally on September 29, 2023. The physical CD will be released on October 27, and is available for pre-order now at BroadwayRecords.com  and Amazon. The digital album can be pre-saved now on your service of choice by visiting https://orcd.co/guysanddollsldn. 

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21) Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month

at Brooklyn Children’s Museum!

BCM to present a day of bilingual performances on Saturday, September 30

Brooklyn Children’s Museum will Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month this year with a full day of performances on Saturday, September 30.

Visitors can enjoy a bilingual performance from New York City Children’s Theater of their original, interactive production, ¡Corre, Abuelita, Run!, which will headline the festival at 11:30 AM and 2:00 PM. Developed for children ages two to five years-old, the 30-minute adventure play takes little ones on a language journey through the five boroughs as they cheer on Abuelita during the NYC Marathon. The show will be presented in the center of the Museum’s second floor gallery, theater-in-the-round style.

At 10:30 AM, BCM will present a bilingual puppet show about animals with artist Karina Onofre. Participants will learn about a variety of wild and domestic animals in both English and Spanish. Kids will sing, dance, play, make animal sounds and more!

At 3:00 PM, BCM will present a storytelling hour with author Alyssa Reynoso-Morris, who is reading her book Plátanos Are Love. Alyssa is a queer Afro-Latinx Dominican and Puerto Rican writer, wife, mother, and community organizer. She crafts heartfelt stories about home, family, food, and the fun places she has been.

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month tickets are $15 general admission, $14 for grandparents, and free for children under one year old. General admission tickets include access to all special performances, festivals, and exhibits. To purchase tickets and to RSVP for a  September 30 performance of ¡Corre, Abuelita, Run!, visit: www.brooklynkids.org/celebrate-hispanic-heritage-month.

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22) The Children's Museum of Manhattan Celebrates Yom Kippur

Monday, September 25, 2023

The Children's Museum of Manhattan (CMOM) celebrates Yom Kippur on Monday, September 25, 2023. For more information, please visit https://cmom.org/cmom-programs/.

Design a Tzedakah Box: Charity Box Making

Learn about Yom Kippur, the day of atonement in the Jewish calendar, as you design a charity box to help families in need.

Monday, September 25 | 11:00 am – 12:30 pm & 2:00 pm – 3:45 pm

Drop-in | All ages | 3rd Floor | PlayWorks

Children's Museum of Manhattan

The Tisch Building, 212 West 83rd Street, New York, NY 10024

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23) Perelman Performing Arts Center and Creative Artists Agency

Team with Vanity Fair for “Conversations” Series

The Perelman Performing Arts Center (PAC NYC) and Creative Artists Agency (CAA) have teamed with Vanity Fair to present “Conversations at PAC NYC,” a series of high-profile conversations featuring award-winning authors, bestselling storytellers, and cultural changemakers from the worlds of art, entertainment, media, and politics.

The inaugural series will launch on September 26 with Kerry Washington in conversation with Vanity Fair’s Editor-in-Chief Radhika Jones and run through Spring 2024. 

Future events include Jada Pinkett Smith (October 16) and Jenna Bush Hager and Barbara Pierce Bush (November 13), with more events and moderators to be announced soon. 

In-person and virtual tickets are available at PACNYC.org

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24) CRAFTSMAN ROW SALOON DEBUTS NIGHTMARE BEFORE CHRISTMAS HALLOWEEN POP-UP BAR EXPERIENCE FOR SPOOKY SEASON

 The Jeweler's Row bar known for their award-winning Christmas pop-up celebrates spooky season with a Halloween experience with spooktacular themed food, drink and decor to pay homage to the Tim Burton classic movie 

Craftsman Row Saloon, at 112 S. 8th Street, presents Nightmare Before Christmas Halloween Pop-up Experience starting today through October 31, 2023. Nightmare Before Christmas will have the Jeweler's row restaurant and bar decked out in all its Halloween glory with decorations from floor to ceiling and wall to wall, including 200 feet of webs of Halloween spirit, 100+ witches hats, more ghosts than ever before, yards of themed fabric, hundreds of twinkling lights, real pumpkins, black ravens, giant spiders, twinkling candles and installations - all inspired by the Tim Burton movie. With the Halloween take-over in the dining room comes with three new themed milkshakes that are over-the-top and feature elaborate decorations, giant cookies and more. On the Halloween menu of food additions look for pumpkin mac n cheese, pumpkin mac n cheese, mummy stromboli, butternut squash bisque, all hallow's eve chicken sandwich, monster burger and more. From the bar, look for a special menu of potions and cocktails including Worm Stew, Funny Bone Old Fashioned, Trick or Treat Martini and more. For the first time EVER Spooky Brunch is served on weekends this fall, with their full brunch menu paired with all the themed drinks and decorations. For the brother sister duo George and Vasiliki Tsiouris, Halloween is one of their favorite times of year. All the spooky fun will continue through October 31st, when the two owners will quickly begin work on their award-winning Christmas pop-up that debuts in early November. Hours are Wednesday 4:00pm to 10:00pm, Thursday 4:00pm to 11:00pm, Friday and Saturday, Noon to 11:00pm and Sunday 12:00pm to 9:00pm. Tuesday hours will start October 1st! Reservations are now available on Opentable. This pop-up is family friendly when children are accompanied by a parent or legal guardian 21 or up.

For more information, visit www.craftsmanrowsaloon.com

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25) Dances Patrelle

Announces Student Auditions for

The Yorkville Nutcracker

Dances Patrelle announces young dancer auditions for The Yorkville Nutcracker on Saturday, September 30 and Sunday, October 1, 2023 at Ballet Academy East, 1651 Third Avenue, Third Floor, NYC. Courtesy of New York City Ballet, Miriam Miller will join the company as the Sugar Plum Fairy and partnering her will be Tyler Angle. For more information, visit https://www.dancespatrelle.org/.

All Auditions to be held at Ballet Academy East Studios

1651 Third Ave, 3rd Floor, NYC

Dancers should arrive in appropriate dance attire. (For soloist roles, dancers should be prepared to dance en pointe).

Auditions for Dancers Age 10-12

Saturday, 30 September - 5PM (Registration starts 4PM)

Parent Meeting 5PM

Auditions for Dancers Age 6-7

Sunday, 1 October - 3PM (Registration starts 2:30PM)

Parent Meeting 3PM

Auditions for Dancers Age 8-9

Sunday, 1 October - 4:30PM (Registration starts 4PM)

Parent Meeting 4:30P

Audition for Ages 12+ (Corp and Soloist roles, dancers performing en pointe)

Sunday, 1 October - 3PM (Registration 2:15PM)

Dancers at this level can join Dances Patrelle's MASTERWORKS for Spring Workshops

Production Fee: $325, with a discount for siblings. Limited scholarships are available. Download, complete, print and bring the registration form to audition, available at https://www.dancespatrelle.org/.

Comprehensive rehearsal schedule will be available at audition. All students must be currently enrolled in a ballet school. Weekly rehearsals will begin October 7 for select groups.

For questions, email nutcracker@dancespatrelle.org.

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26) Fall for Dance Festival at City Center

City Center

131 W. 55th St.

New York, NY

20th Fall for Dance Festival 

Sep 27 – Oct 8 

ALL TICKETS $20 

For more information or to purchase tickets, visit 

www.nycitycenter.org/pdps/FallforDance

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27) THE GREAT DIVIDE ADDS PERFORMANCES AND 

"PAY WHAT YOU CAN"

BOOMERANG THEATRE COMPANY is pleased to announce they are adding “pay-what-you-can” performances on Wednesdays at 7 p.m. of the world premiere production of Amy Crossman’s THE GREAT DIVIDE, directed by Scott Ebersold. THE GREAT DIVIDE will play a three-week limited engagement at Off-Broadway’s HERE (145 6th Ave. Enter on Dominick, 1 block south of Spring). This production is a part of SubletSeries@HERE: a curated rental program, that provides artists with subsidized space and equipment, as well as a technical liaison. Performances begin Thursday, October 5 and continue through Sunday, October 22. Opening Night is Saturday, October 7 (7 p.m.). Tickets are $30 and available at here.org/shows/the-great-divide. 

 

Everything is fine! No, seriously, it is - it's super duper extra never been better everything's – wait, do you think Eli's gonna kiss her tonight at midnight? Do you think he loves her back? Do you think he – no, no, no one’s got a drinking problem, and the panic attacks are just, no, they’re – it’s fine, everything’s fine!! Right? Right! This comedic exploration delves into the complex territory of love, loss, and the resilience to choose life in the face of incalculable loss. 

 

In THE GREAT DIVIDE, our protagonist’s inner conflict unravels with wit and charm, while addressing the profound themes of love, loss, and the path to healing. As the play unravels, the audience will be taken on a heartfelt and hilarious ride, celebrating the triumph of the human spirit in the face of adversity. The story emphasizes the importance of self-discovery and the ability to overcome personal challenges, ultimately teaching us that even in the darkest moments, one can find hope and light.

 

Content Warning: Suicide
​THE GREAT DIVIDE is a poignant exploration of love, loss, and the aftermath of suicide. The play delves into sensitive themes, including self-harm and emotional distress related to suicide. While the production handles these topics with care and respect, we understand that they can be distressing for some individuals. Our goal is to create a safe and inclusive environment for all attendees. Mental health is a priority, and we encourage anyone who may be affected by the themes in the play to seek support from mental health professionals or helplines. National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 800-273-TALK (1-800-273-8255) suicidepreventionlifeline.org.

THE GREAT DIVIDE plays Wednesdays - Saturdays at 7 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m. through Sunday, October 22. Sunday, October 8 and 15 are masked audiences. Tickets are $30 at here.org/shows/the-great-divide. Additionally, HERE offers a "10 for 10" program that makes ten tickets available to every performance for $10 on a first-come-first-served basis, and the Wednesday evening performances are “Pay-What-You-Can”. 

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28) CONCORD THEATRICALS RECORDINGS RELEASES

“SONGS BY AN IMMIGRANT

 VOL. 2”

BY MEXICAN MULTI-HYPHENATE 

MUSICAL THEATRE STORYTELLER

JAIME LOZANO & THE FAMILIA

ON DIGITAL PLATFORMS WORLDWIDE

Today Concord Theatricals Recordings released Songs By An Immigrant Vol. 2, the highly anticipated sophomore album by Jaime Lozano & The Familia, on streaming and digital platforms worldwide. The entire album is available to stream or download HERE.

With music by acclaimed musical theatre composer and 2022 Jonathan Larson Grant recipient Jaime Lozano, and lyrics by Lozano, Georgie Castilla, Marina Pires, Neena Beber, Michael Cooper, Ella Bric & Fran Tapia, Nancy Nachama Cheser, and Tommy Newman, the new album features award-winning Latin artists and Broadway stars, including Melissa Barrera, Latin GRAMMY^® winner Ella Bric, Florencia Cuenca, Eden Espinosa, Mandy Gonzalez, Robin de Jesús, Mauricio Martínez, and Ana Villafañe, among others.

 

In honor of the release, a new music video for “The Stories We Sing Of,” performed by Lozano, can be viewed HERE. Additionally, the previously released video featuring Florencia Cuenca’s stirring performance of “No Podemos Regresar” can be watched HERE.

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29) Songbook Sundays 

at

Jazz at Lincoln Center’s Dizzy’s Club

hosted by Deborah Grace Winer 

 

ONE FOR HAROLD ARLEN
featuring

Karen Ziemba, Allison Blackwell,

Georgia Heers

 

Sunday,  October 1st, 5 PM & 7:30 PM

Songbook Sundays, created and hosted by Deborah Grace Winer celebrating the American Songbook will continue at Jazz at Lincoln Center’s Dizzy’s Club with One for Harold Arlen on Sunday, October 1st at 5 PM and 7:30 PM  

One for Harold Arlen heats up the fall as Jazz at Lincoln Center American Songbook celebrates the legendary tunes of Harold Arlen.  This Songbook Sundays swings the blues of Arlen classics like The Man that Got Away, Stormy Weather, That Old Black Magic, Come Rain or Come Shine and more.

To reach Jazz at Lincoln Center’s Dizzy’s Club, enter at Columbus Circle at 60^th Street and Broadway, take the Jazz elevators to the 5^th floor for Dizzy’s Club as well as The Rose Theater and The Appel Room.

 

Tickets for Songbook Sundays are $45/55, with student tickets available at $25.  There is a $21 food/drink minimum.

To purchase, visit: Jazz.org/dizzys

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30) Kinesis Project dance theatre

to present

Capacity, or: the Work of Crackling

at

Snug Harbor Dance Festival

September 23-24, 2023

Kinesis Project dance theatre will present Capacity, or: the Work of Crackling at the Snug Harbor Dance Festival from September 23-24, 2023 at Snug Harbor Cultural Center & Botanical Garden 1000 Richmond Terrace, Staten Island, NY 10301. For more information, directions and the full schedule, please visit https://snug-harbor.org/event/2023shdf/.

In this excerpt of Capacity, or: the Work of Crackling – created for Snug Harbor Dance Festival – dancers in floating fabric costumes by Rebecca Kanach appear to audiences along the historic Shinbone Alley in every space visible as they traverse along walls, dance in hidden hallways and across grassy hillsides. This performance spans from mesmerizing dancing to the simple invitation to take a walk together. Capacity investigates our human capacity for joy, grief and how that relates to the natural processes of the earth's cracking. Kinesis Project's Choreographer and Artistic Director Melissa Riker has been working with the collaborative guidance of geologist Dr. Missy Eppes, exploring the parallels found in mechanical weathering and subcritical cracking.

Saturday, September 23 at 1pm

Site-based dance workshop taught by Kinesis Project Choreographer and Artistic Director, Melissa Riker

Saturday, September 23 at 2:15pm

Kinesis Project performance of an excerpt of Capacity or the Work of Crackling

Sunday, September 24 at 2:15pm

Kinesis Project performance of an excerpt of Capacity or the Work of Crackling

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31) WORLD-RENOWNED Ethologist AND ACTIVIST 

Dr. JANE GOODALL,  

REASONS FOR HOPE TOUR STOPS 

IN BROOKLYN, NY 

Saturday, September 30, 2023 at 3 p.m. 

Doors Open at 2 p.m. 

$64.50 - $149.50 

Ticketmaster.com 

Kings Theatre 

1027 Flatbush Avenue 

Brooklyn, NY 11226 

For one night only, world-renowned ethologist and activist Dr. Jane Goodall will take the stage at Kings Theatre, speaking about her work and life and answering audience questions on Saturday, September 30, 2023, at 3:00 p.m., Doors Open at 2:00 p.m. 

Tickets to see Jane Goodall for a talk and Q&A are on-sale at Ticketmaster.com. 

AGES & ADVISORIES: No children under 5 allowed.

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32) “THE FIFTH AVENUE PORTRAIT

 COLLECTION BY ALEXA MEADE“

 

LIVING PORTRAITS BY ALEXA MEADE

NOW ON DISPLAY

529 FIFTH AVENUE, NYC

The Fifth Avenue Portrait Collection, a massive public art exhibit by artist Alexa Meade, spanning 180 feet long, is now on display in the heart of New York City on Fifth Avenue and 44^th Street.

All 22 works of art in The Fifth Avenue Portrait Collection are by Alexa Meade, who paints directly on the faces and clothes of live models, creating the illusion that real humans are two-dimensional paintings on canvas. The colorful living portraits are larger that life, with many of them over 12’ tall.

The art is being exhibited on the outside of the building of the former Wonderland Dreams immersive exhibition. Every inch of the 26,000 square foot space was painted from floor to ceiling, using Alexa Meade’s signature style of art which lets you step inside of a painting. It took over 1,000 gallons of paint to transform the space, which was a former Best Buy. Over 100,000 people came to see the Wonderland Dreams exhibition during its year-long run.

The photography in the collection was primarily captured by either Ruby June or Mike Monaghan.

 

The live models Alexa Meade painted include such high-profile New Yorkers as Tony Award-winning actor Brian Stokes Mitchell, Grammy Award-winning singer Walter Russell III, and Emmy Award-winning journalist Paul Wontorek. Additional Broadway actors painted in the collection include Nadia Brown, Julia Lester, Gus Birney, Jonalyn Saxer, and Matthew Sims Jr.

 

Alexa Meade painted numerous creative powerhouses for the series, including magician Zach King, writer Amber Ruffin, costume designer Emilio Sosa, producer Eva Price, dancer Melissa Becraft, and composer Helen Park. The models also include Ruby June, Richie Ridge, Keith Hurd, Adrian Richardson, and Shelli Lether.

 

The Fifth Avenue Portrait Collection is located at 529 5th Avenue steps away from Grand Central Station, Bryant Park, and the Museum of Modern Art.

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33) Nai-Ni Chen Dance Company Announces 2024 Season

With New Works by Lawrence Jin, Aloe Ao Liu,

Peiju Chien-Pott, Rockefeller, and Kwikstep

The Nai-Ni Chen Dance Company announces a season of performance, residencies, and exciting community activities that features new works, new productions, and most importantly welcomes new choreographers, dancers, artists, and collaborators to create groundbreaking work that bridges the cultural divide, gives honor and justice to diverse heritage, and amplify the artistic voices seldom heard outside the immigrant community.

The Company Company will be working on new works to be premiered later in the season with two Chinese American artists: Lawrence Jin and Aloe Liu, who will work with dancers on new dances that reflects each artist's heritage and their deep understanding of the culture and its connection to the world in which we currently live.

Nai-Ni Chen Dance Company 2024 Season Events:

October 1, 2023 – Tennessee Presenters, Knoxville, TN

https://www.tnpresenters.org/

January 9-10, 2024 – Jay and Linda Grunin Center for the Arts, Toms River, NJ

https://www.grunincenter.org/events/

January 13-14, 2024 – AAPI Dance Festival at APAP Conference at Ailey CitiCorp Theater, New York, NY

January 19, 2024 – Omaha Performing Arts Center, Omaha, NB

https://o-pa.org/on-stage/specials

January 24-27, 2024 – Kupferberg Center for the Performing Arts, Queens, NY

https://kupferbergcenter.org/event/lunar-new-year-2024/

January 28, 2024 – Hostos Center for Arts and Culture, the Bronx, NY

https://www.hostos.cuny.edu/culturearts/events/performing-arts.shtml

February 3, 2024 – McLean Community Center, McLean, VA

https://mcleancenter.org/

February 10-11, 2024 – New Jersey Performing Arts Center, Newark, NJ

https://www.njpac.org/event/nai-ni-chen-dance-company-year-of-the-green-wood-dragon/

February 25, 2024 – Flushing Town Hall, Queens, NY

https://www.flushingtownhall.org/events

February 27-28, 2024 – Enrichment for the Arts, Staten Island, NY

https://enrichmentthroughthearts.com/show/nai-ni-chen-dance/

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34) BE ONE OF THE FIRST TO SEE  NEW JERSEY’S OWN WÉ ANI TOP FINALIST ON AMERICAN IDOL PERFORM  LIVE AT NJPAC OPENING FOR SUPERSTAR  SONSTRESS MONICA   American Idol Performance “This is Me” https://www.weanimusic.com   Sunday, October 1, 2023 @ 7PM   $41.50- $131.50   NJPAC Prudential Hall Betty Wold Johnson Stage One Center Street Newark, New Jersey 07102 www.njpac.org

New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) is excited to announce that New Jersey’s own Wé Ani, who became this year’s season American Idol finalist, will perform her new single, “Mr. Montgomery” along with belting out other popular songs on Sunday, October 1st at 7 PM in Prudential Hall opening up for R&B songstress, Monica.
 
Don’t miss this opportunity to see Wé Ani who grew up in Paterson, N.J. perform live – this 23-year-old is a budding star with a powerful voice and charisma to burn with her thousand-watt smile.
 
A once-in-a-generation talent, Wé Ani often compared to her influences Aretha Franklin and Whitney Houston will bring audiences back to an era of Hollywood movie glamour. Still, her style and presentation could be compared to Billie Eilish, a cool, confident, edgy tomboy.
 
This innovative jazz vocalist, pop singer, and gifted songwriter has brought memorable performances to global audiences: Los Angeles, San Diego, Houston, Dallas, Chicago, Boston, Washington D.C., New York, Miami, and Atlanta stateside; internationally to countries including Amsterdam, and most uniquely Rwanda with the Christian humanitarian agency World Vision, whose mission is to provide clean water to every person everywhere they work by 2030. She performed at high-profile events, like The Trumpet Awards in 2018, at legendary venues like The New York Philharmonic, and even played Young Ella in the Celebration of Ella Fitzgerald.
 
Singing since the tender age of 12, Wé Ani’s star-making turn during her show-stopping blind audition on the hit NBC TV show The Voice drew worldwide attention in 2016. Wé Ani is, undeniably, a rising star that will open up for R&B sensation Monica. Monica first rose to prominence in the 1990s with hits like "Don't Take It Personal" and "Before You Walk Out of My Life." Since then, she has continued to release chart-topping albums and singles, earning her multiple awards and accolades.
 

Tickets to see Monica and Wé Ani are on sale now! Reserve tickets early by visiting NJPAC.org or calling 888. GO.NJPAC (888.466.5722) or by visiting the NJPAC Box Office at 1 Center Street, Newark, New Jersey.

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35) PHILLY AIDS THRIFT CELEBRATES ITS 18TH YEAR ANNIVERSARY WITH THE RETURN OF THEIR FAMOUS OUTDOOR BLOCK PARTY AND FALL FESTIVAL 

Block Party Kicks Off Spooky Season at the Largest Thrift Store in Philadelphia Region at the #1 Annual Destination 

for Halloween Costume Shopping * 

Philly AIDS Thrift brings back their beloved block party and fall festival with a full day of free, family and fido friendly fun!  Philly AIDS Thrift 18th Anniversary Block Party will take place at the 700 blocks of S. 5th Street and E. Passyunk Avenue (between Bainbridge St. and Monroe St.) on Saturday, September 30th, 2023, with the streets opening at 12:00pm and closing at 6:00pm. Enjoy a celebrity dunk tank, moonbounce, games, face painting, food tru

cks, carnival games, magicians, shopping, pie eating contest, dozens of craft vendors, and more.  Look for Peabody Award-winning radio host and producer at WXPN, DJ Robert Drake – who will be emcee and spinning tunes all day for everyone dancing in the streets. Other entertainment includes a live performances by Rockers Galore, Sug Daniels, Tony and The Kiki, Double Dutch Meetup and more to be announced. In addition to commemorating eighteen successful years, the block party kicks off the Halloween season, which is the busiest time for the non-profit organization that has become known as one of the largest retail stores and destinations for costumes, accessories, and decorations during the spooky season each and every year. For more information about Philly AIDS Thrift, visit http://www.phillyaidsthrift.com/.

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36) October on the Farm at Queens County Farm Museum

Fall is Just Steps Away with an Action-Packed Month of Farm Fun

Families and visitors can experience everything the Fall season has to offer, all in one vibrant location right in New York City at the historic Queens County Farm Museum.

With so many fall happenings, the experience is truly unbe-LEAF-able! Admission to the historic site is free and accessible.

GOURDness gracious, Pumpkin Patch is here!

Starting Saturday, September 30th and open daily through October 31st, Queens County Farm Museum’s iconic Pumpkin Patch is free admission October 1-28 and 30-31. Pumpkins will be available for sale and priced according to size. (The Pumpkin Patch will also be available to ticket holders on Sunday, October 29th at Halloween on the Farm.) Tractor-drawn hayrides are offered daily, weather-permitting, and offer guests a great way to enjoy the season’s brisk weather as they witness the farm’s historic scenery transition to vibrant golds and reds. Shop hyper-local fresh fall produce at the Farmstand like peppers, fennel, squash, kale and sweet potatoes. Visit the animals that call Queens County Farm Museum home – goats, sheep, alpacas, pigs, hens, and steer. Plus, the largest apiary in NYC, housing millions of honeybees.

The Amazing Maize Maze 2023

Are you ready for the challenge? The fun begins in a sprawling 3-acre field of towering corn stalks at the Amazing Maize Maze sponsored by Con Edison, which is now officially open Fridays – Sundays through October 28th as well as Monday, October 9th. The adventure is available from 2 pm to 5:30 pm on Fridays for the after-school, remote work and leaf peeping crowd; and 11 am to 4:30 pm on Saturdays, Sundays and Indigenous Peoples’ Day. This year’s Amazing Maize Maze was landscaped in the shape of a 1954 Ford tractor donated to the farm last year by the Brooklyn Botanic Garden, celebrating the rich agricultural history of the site as well as the recent celebration of the landmark 40th Annual Queens County Fair. Tickets are $12- $16 and free for ages 3 & under.

Keep your eyes on the pies!

Saturdays and Sundays through October 28th, the beloved Donut Shop pops up with local apples, apple cider, cider donuts, and freshly baked pies. Snag a treat to enjoy during your visit, or bring home to share… if you must. Pro Tip: Donuts sell out fast! (The Donut Shop will also be available to ticket holders on Sunday, October 29th at Halloween on the Farm.)

Maze by Moonlight

In honor of the spooky season, courageous guests can bring their flashlights and conquer the maze under the starry sky at Maze by Moonlight. This limited event takes place on four special nights: Saturday, October 7, 14, and 21; and Friday, October 27; 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm. Tickets are $14 - $18 and free for ages 3 & under.

Halloween on the Farm

On Sunday, October 29th, families can fire up their finest costumes and join the farm for a scary good party at the fang-tastic Halloween on the Farm. A family holiday favorite complete with trick-or-treating, spooky farmhouse, live DJ dance floor and more, this event sells out quickly. Tickets are $20 per person and free for ages 3 & under.

November is Native American Heritage Month

In honor of Native American Heritage Month, Queens County Farm Museum is presenting its 4th annual Harvest Dance Celebration on Sunday, November 12th from 11 am - 4 pm. Presented jointly with the Thunderbird American Indian Dancers, the event showcases a variety of Native American dances performed outdoors by representatives of ten Indian Nations. The dancers perform in full regalia and each dance’s origins are explained. This event also features a Native American Craft & Food Market with authentic art, jewelry, ceramics, textiles, and more. Free admission is available to the farm and market, and tickets are required to access the performance area; $12- $17.

Queens County Farm Museum is located at 73-50 Little Neck Parkway in Floral Park, New York. For more details on all events and the Queens County Farm Museum, visit queensfarm.org.

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37) South Street Seaport Museum

Announces Extension of Sailing Season

Autumn Adventures on the Water

Aboard the 1885 Schooner Pioneer and the 1930 Tugboat W.O. Decker

Now through October 21, 2023

South Street Seaport Museum announces that due to popular demand, its Sailing Season has been extended. Tickets for new October dates for sails aboard the 1885 Schooner Pioneer and rides on the 1930 tugboat W.O. Decker are now available!

As the Autumn season sets in, there's no better time for a weekend adventure on the water–there are now eight additional October trips to choose from beyond the previously announced September schedule. Space is limited, so don't miss this chance to enjoy a sail with the Seaport Museum! 

The Museum’s Autumn Adventures on the Water offer you the exclusive opportunity to take in the breathtaking views of the Big Apple from the deck of National Register-listed vessels. As you set sail on an unforgettable journey, you’ll witness some of the city’s most iconic landmarks, including the Brooklyn Bridge, Statue of Liberty, Lower Manhattan’s architectural treasures, Governors Island, Ellis Island, and more. Tickets to sail on these two historical vessels range from $15–$70 and are now on sale. seaportmuseum.org/sailnyharbor

Take a Ride on the 1930 Tugboat W.O. Decker | Saturday and Sunday | $15–$30

Get ready for a one-of-a-kind adventure on the last surviving New York-built wooden tugboat W.O. Decker, named "Tugboat of the Year" by the prestigious Steamship Historical Society of America! On these 75-minute rides you'll feel the thrill of adventure and the excitement of discovering New York City from a whole new vantage point. This experience is particularly popular with tweens, teens, and boat enthusiasts! seaportmuseum.org/decker

W.O. Decker's 75-minute rides are offered every Saturday and Sunday at 1pm and 2:30pm now through October 1, and the final Autumn rides will be on Saturday, October 7, and Sunday, October 8 at 1pm.

Sail the New York Harbor on the 1885 Schooner Pioneer | Wednesday–Sunday | $20–$70

Experience New York City like never before with the Seaport Museum’s two-hour daytime and sunset sails aboard the historic 1885 schooner Pioneer! Guests on board have the chance to get hands-on and help raise a sail or simply sit back, relax, and soak up the stunning scenery. And, for the perfect al fresco dining experience, bring along your favorite meal or snack, along with your preferred beverages or even a bottle of wine to sip on deck. seaportmuseum.org/pioneer

Pioneer’s 2-hour Sunset Sails are offered every Wednesday–Saturday at 6:30pm now through September 30, and Daytime Sails are offered every Saturday and Sunday at 1pm and 4pm now through October 1. New Autumn sails are offered every Saturday and Sunday at 3pm from October 7–October 21.

Extend Your Visit

This activity is included in your Pay What You Wish General Admission ticket to the Seaport Museum. General Admission includes access to three exhibitions on view at 12 Fulton Street as well as a walk through Wavertree at whatever price is right for you––free in-person admission, the full ticket price, or any amount in between. seaportmuseum.org/general-admission

Charter a Private Sail

Looking for a unique and unforgettable way to celebrate a special occasion or impress your clients with an exciting corporate outing? Look no further than the Seaport Museum's private charters on Pioneer and W.O. Decker! These unique vessels provide the perfect backdrop for a group adventure, celebration, or corporate event. Whether you're looking to host a birthday party, anniversary celebration, or team-building outing, the Seaport Museum has got you covered. Pioneer charters range from $2,000 to $3,750 for either a two- or three-hour sail, for up to 36 people. W.O. Decker charters are $1,100 for a two-hour ride for up to 14 people. To reserve your group and book a custom charter experience today, contact charters@seany.orgcharters@seany.org or visit seaportmuseum.org/charters.

Take Your Classroom on a Field Trip

Educational programs and field trips are also offered aboard both ships, and booking for school groups and summer camps is now open. Head into New York Harbor for an outdoor educational experience that your group will never forget. During a two- or three-hour sailing program, each group will enjoy engaging activities such as hauling on ropes to raise sail, viewing the Statue of Liberty and other historic landmarks, and trawling for organisms from the bottom of the Harbor. Programs are custom-tailored to fit the desired grade level, age groups, and curriculum, with pricing starting at $500. Scholarships are available, and Title I school groups are encouraged to apply. To learn more or to reserve your group today, contact education@seany.org.

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38) State Theatre New Jersey

Upcoming Shows & Events

State Theatre New Jersey

11 Livingston Ave.

New Brunswick, NJ

Comedy Night Live

Friday, September 29, 8:00 PM

Enjoy an evening of comedy at State Theatre New Jersey with five hilarious comedians including Joe Matarese, Matt Lopes, Jackie Fabulous, Rishi Mathur, and emcee, Vinnie Brand!

mr. Ray 

Saturday, September 30, 10:00 AM & 12:00 PM

Singing about friendship, dinosaurs, and rainbows never sounded so cool before! With his trusty colorfully-stickered guitar by his side, acclaimed singer-songwriter mr. RAY is coming to STNJ to inspire children through an engaging and interactive musical medley as part of our Milk & Cookies series! In 2021, mr. RAY was asked to be an official United Nations NGO Representative of Pathways To Peace for his message of kindness, anti-bullying, diversity, and inclusion for children.

Yes: Classic Tales of Yes

Saturday, September 30, 8:00 PM

Formed in 1968 by Jon Anderson and the late, and much-missed, Chris Squire, YES have been one of the most innovative, influential and best-loved bands in rock music history. Their 1970s albums The Yes Album, Fragile, Close To The Edge, Yessongs (a triple live album set), Tales From Topographic Oceans, Relayer, and Going For The One were ground-breaking in musical style and content. Their music also became synonymous with artist Roger Dean whose distinctive YES logo design and artwork adorned the lavish gatefold presentation sleeves of many YES albums.

The YES lineup includes Steve Howe (guitars, backing vocals), Geoff Downes (keyboards), Jon Davison (lead vocals, acoustic guitar), Billy Sherwood (guitar, backing vocals), and Jay Schellen (drums and percussion).

Ben Folds

Sunday, October 1, 7:30 PM

with special guest Lindsey Kraft

Folds’ masterful new collection, What Matters Most, isn’t so much a statement as it is an offering, an open hand reaching out to all those wounded and bewildered by a world that seems to make less and less sense every day. Recorded in East Nashville with co-producer Joe Pisapia, the album marks Folds’ first new studio release in eight years, and it’s a bold, timely, cinematic work, one that examines the tragic and the absurd in equal measure as it reckons with hope and despair, gratitude and loss, identity, and perspective. The songs are bittersweet here, hilarious at times, but often laced with a quiet sense of longing and dread: a text message goes unanswered; an old classmate descends into the dark depths of internet conspiracies; a relationship unravels in the middle of a lake. And yet, taken as a whole, the result is an undeniably joyful record that refuses to succumb to the weight of the world around it, an ecstatic reminder of all the beauty and promise hiding in plain sight for anyone willing (and present enough) to recognize their moments as they arrive.

For more information about these or other upcoming shows and events at State Theatre New Jersey or to purchase tickets, visit www.stnj.org/events-tickets

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39) Works & Process

presents

Raja Feather Kelly | the feath3r theory: The Absolute Future

Monday, October 2, 2023 at 7:30 pm

Works & Process presents Raja Feather Kelly | the feath3r theory: The Absolute Future on Monday, October 2, 2023 at 7:30 pm at the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum as part of the Works & Process Fall 2023 Season. For tickets and more information, please visit https://www.worksandprocess.org/.

Dance and Theatre

Raja Feather Kelly | the feath3r theory: The Absolute Future

Monday, October 2, 7:30 pm

Ahead of its spring 2024 premiere at NYU Skirball Center, go behind the scenes of The Absolute Future with Raja Feather Kelly and the artists from the feath3r theory in an evening blending discussion and performance highlights. Found material from literature, psychology, science, social media, and personal stories about death, fear, and loneliness come together in this new work, creating a theatrical multiverse where these taboo topics can be exploited, examined, and entertained. In the style of a mock documentary, The Absolute Future intersects astrology, astronomy, and pop-culture phenomena with dance and theatre to better understand how to come together in a world that might be literally falling apart.

In summer 2023, the feath3r theory received a Works & Process LaunchPAD residency at Bethany Arts Community to support their creative process.

Works & Process at the Guggenheim

1071 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY 10128

Tickets: $55, $45, $35, Choose-What-You-Pay

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