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SUMMARY:THE MUPPET CHRISTMAS CAROL IN 35MM
DESCRIPTION:The Muppet Christmas Carol in 35mm\nThursday\, December 19\nSelfies with Santa’s Elves: 6 PM – 7 PM\nHoliday Organ Concert: 6:30 PM – 7 PM\nFilm: 7 PM\nJoin us for UCPAC’s annual holiday tradition – The Muppet Christmas Carol in 35mm! \nThe Muppet Christmas Carol stars Kermit\, Miss Piggy\, and the rest of the Muppet gang\, along with Academy Award Winner Michael Caine as Ebeneezer Scrooge. Directed by Brian Henson (Muppet creator Jim Henson’s son in his feature directorial debut) and adapted from the 1843 novella A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens\, the film closely follows Dickens’s original beloved tale. \nThe fourth theatrical film in The Muppets franchise\, this holiday classic is the first to be produced following the deaths of the Jim Henson and the performer Richard Hunt (Scooter); the film is dedicated to both. Released on December 11\, 1992\, it’s the first Muppets film to be produced by Walt Disney Pictures.— Wikipedia \nThe movie will be preceded by an organ concert of holiday favorites played on our “Biggest Little Wurlitzer” one half hour before the movie begins. The classic Max Fleischer cartoon short Rudolph the Red Nose Reindeer will be shown before the film. Join us for a visit from Santa’s elves and other seasonal surprises! Don’t be a Scrooge – come get in the holiday spirit with Kermit and friends! \nThis screening is part of UCPAC’s Third Thursdays Classic & 35mm Film Series. \n \nComing with a group of 10 or more? Request a Group Sale Discount \n \n  Check out the City of Rahway’s Dinner & Show Deals! \nSee all of UCPAC’s Upcoming Events
URL:https://ucpac.org/event/the-muppet-christmas-carol-in-35mm/
LOCATION:UCPAC Main Stage\, 1601 Irving St\, Rahway\, NJ\, 07065\, United States
CATEGORIES:35mm Classic Film Series,Holiday Shows 2024
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241215T150000
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SUMMARY:AMAHL AND THE NIGHT VISITORS 2024
DESCRIPTION:Amahl and the Night Visitors 2024: New Jersey Opera Theater at UCPAC\nSunday\, December 15\n3 PM\nCelebrate the season with family and friends at this special Amahl and the Night Visitors 2024 matinee performance.\nNew Jersey Opera Theater once again presents Gian Carlo Menotti’s beloved one act opera sung in English. This 45-minute performance is the perfect introduction to the opera for children and newcomers but is sure to be enjoyed by all! \nAmahl and his mother are dazzled by the three kings on the way to Bethlehem on the first Christmas Eve. Amahl’s mother welcomes the royal sojourners who rest in the small\, bare house where love and faith work miracles during the night. \nAmahl and the Night Visitors was commissioned by NBC and first performed by the NBC Opera Theatre on December 24\, 1951\, in New York City at NBC Studios. It was the first opera specifically composed for television in the United States. \nCome witness a Christmas miracle (and live animals too)! \nMake this performance even more magical – purchase a meet and greet with one of our animal stars as an add on to your ticket! Quantities limited. Reserve today! \n \nComing with a group of 10 or more? Request a Group Sale Discount \n \n  Check out the City of Rahway’s Dinner & Show Deals! \nSee all of UCPAC’s Upcoming Events
URL:https://ucpac.org/event/amahl-and-the-night-visitors-2024/
LOCATION:UCPAC Main Stage\, 1601 Irving St\, Rahway\, NJ\, 07065\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concerts,Holiday Shows 2024,NJ Opera Theater
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241214T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241214T220000
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SUMMARY:A VERY MAYSA CHRISTMAS WITH SPECIAL GUESTS THE STRING QUEENS
DESCRIPTION:A Very Maysa Christmas with Special Guests The String Queens\nSaturday\, December 14\n8 PM\nGet ready to celebrate the holidays in style! Join us for A Very Maysa Christmas concert\, where you’ll be immersed in the sounds of her 11-piece jazz funk soul orchestra. \nThis unforgettable night will feature performances of songs from her highly acclaimed Christmas album A Very Maysa Christmas. Experience the warmth of two-time Grammy nominee Maysa’s voice and the dynamic energy of her orchestra as they bring holiday classics to life in a unique and captivating way. \nThis spectacular event opens with special guests The String Queens with their own brand of Christmas and soul stirring rhythms\, performing songs from their own festive album Our Favorite Things. The String Queens have performed at Carnegie Hall and the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts. \n \nComing with a group of 10 or more? Request a Group Sale Discount \n \n  Check out the City of Rahway’s Dinner & Show Deals! \nSee all of UCPAC’s Upcoming Events
URL:https://ucpac.org/event/a-very-maysa-christmas-with-special-guests-the-string-queens/
LOCATION:UCPAC Main Stage\, 1601 Irving St\, Rahway\, NJ\, 07065\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concerts,Holiday Shows 2024
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241213T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241213T210000
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SUMMARY:A RAHWAY NUTCRACKER STARRING DAPHNE LEE
DESCRIPTION:A Rahway Nutcracker Starring Daphne Lee\nRahway Dance Theatre\nFriday\, December 13\n7 PM\nSponsored by Mayor Giacobbe and the Rahway City Council\nJoin us for a new holiday tradition! Experience the magic of Rahway Dance Theatre’s A Rahway Nutcracker starring Daphne Lee\, Rahway native and current cast member of Disney’s The Lion King on Broadway\, and Joshua Lemar. Don’t miss this incredible performance! \nAbout Daphne Lee\nDaphne Lee\, a native of Rahway\, NJ began her dance training at the Rahway Dance Theatre under the direction of her mother\, Ms. Jay Skeete-Lee. Ms. Lee holds a Masters from Hollins University\, graduated with Honors from the Ailey/Fordham B.F.A program in dance\, and is a recipient of the Denise Jefferson Scholarship award. Ms. Lee received scholarships to Jacobs Pillow\, School of American Ballet\, Dance Theatre of Harlem\, and The Rock School. She is a regional gold medal recipient in dance for the NAACP ACT-SO competition and has served as a mentor and judge this past year. \nMs. Lee was also featured in the opening video for the Mrs. Carter World Tour for Beyoncé and was featured in short films and on Hulu’s Wu-Tang: American Saga. She performed works by George Balanchine\, William Forsythe\, Amy Seiwart\, Benoit Swan-Pouffer\, Amy Hall-Gardner\, and Alonzo King\, among others\, and was assistant choreographer for the musical The Color Purple in Milwaukee. Ms. Lee has danced at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival in Scotland and was a cast member in the sixth season of Dance212′s online reality series. \nShe is also an ambassador for major products and companies including Bloch\, Gaynor Minden and Nudebarre. Ms. Lee was also part of the Mike Conley Tribute for the NBA team Memphis Grizzlies. She even was featured in Elle Magazine\, the Village Voice\, and the former Miss Black USA. As an advocate for Multiple Myeloma Cancer\, she also hosts the red carpet gala for the International Myeloma Foundation. Ms. Lee also holds a scholarship for BIPOC women studying a performing arts degree in college and university. She has danced with Dance Theatre of Harlem\, Alvin Ailey II\, Oakland Ballet Company\, Collage Dance Collective\, and the Black Iris Project. Catch her journey on Instagram @daphne732. Daphne is currently in Disney’s The Lion King on Broadway in New York City. \nAbout Joshua Lemar\nJoshua Lamar began his training at the age of 8 years old in Los Angeles\, CA under the tutelage of Otis Sallid & Kyme Sallid. Joshua’s training ranges from tap\, ballet\, African\, contemporary\, & modern. He has worked with world renowned professional instructors and choreographers including Debbie Allen\, Tanisha Scott\, Darrell Grand Moultrie\, Kevin Iega Jeff\, Judith Jamison\, Alonzo King\, Robert Garland\, Andrea Long-Naidu\, Michael Sheridan\, Karen Brown\, and many others. Credits include Madonna (LadyLand Festival)\, After Midnight (Papermill Playhouse)\, Guest Teaching Artist at Boston Conservatory\, seasons 2 & 3 of Legendary (HBO Max) Deeply Rooted Dance Theatre\, West Side Story (Lyric Opera) American In Paris (Ogunquit Playhouse) Ballet Soloist (Holland America Cruises)\, Collage Dance Collective\, and Dance Theatre Of Harlem (2nd Company). \n \nComing with a group of 10 or more? Request a Group Sale Discount \nDonate to support the students of Rahway Dance Theatre \n \n  Check out the City of Rahway’s Dinner & Show Deals! \nSee all of UCPAC’s Upcoming Events
URL:https://ucpac.org/event/rahway-nutcracker-starring-daphne-lee/
LOCATION:UCPAC Main Stage\, 1601 Irving St\, Rahway\, NJ\, 07065\, United States
CATEGORIES:Holiday Shows 2024,Rahway Dance Theatre
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SUMMARY:CHERISH THE LADIES CELTIC CHRISTMAS - SPECIAL MATINEE SHOW
DESCRIPTION:Cherish the Ladies Celtic Christmas\nSunday\, December 8\n3 PM\nOne of the most engaging and successful ensembles in the history of Celtic music\, Cherish The Ladies have shared timeless Irish traditions with audiences worldwide for over thirty years. In Cherish The Ladies Celtic Christmas\, the Ladies put their signature mark on classic carols such as “O Come All Ye Faithful” and “Silent Night\,” in arrangements that highlight the group’s unique Celtic instrumentation\, beautiful harmonies\, and spectacular step dancing. Hailed by The New York Times as “passionate\, tender and rambunctious\,” Cherish The Ladies have released three critically acclaimed holiday albums\, On Christmas Night\, A Star in The East\, and 2015’s Christmas in Ireland. Click here for a video preview of the show. \n“It is simply impossible to imagine an audience that wouldn’t enjoy what they do\,” says the Boston Globe speaking of Cherish the Ladies\, the long-running\, Grammy- nominated\, Irish-American super group that formed in New York City in 1985 to celebrate the rise of extraordinary women in what had been a male-dominated Irish music scene. Over the past three decades\, they have toured the world\, played the White House and the Olympics and recorded 17 critically acclaimed albums including their Emmy winning special\, “An Irish Homecoming\,” which was broadcast on PBS. \nUnder the leadership of All-Ireland flute and whistle champion Joanie Madden\, named by The Irish Voice Newspaper as one of the Top 25 most influential Irish Americans of the past quarter century\, these ladies create an evening that includes a spectacular blend of virtuoso instrumental talents\, beautiful vocals\, captivating arrangements\, and stunning step dancing. Their continued success as one of the top Celtic groups in the world is due to the ensembles ability to take the best of Irish traditional music and dance and put it forth in an immensely entertaining show. \nThe New York Times calls their music “passionate\, tender\, and rambunctious\,” and the Washington Post praises their “astonishing array of virtuosity.” They’ve won recognition as the BBC’s Best Musical Group of the Year and named Top North American Celtic Group at the Irish Music Awards and not to mention having a street named after them in the Bronx! They’ve collaborated with such musicians as The Boston Pops\, The Clancy Brothers\, the Chieftains\, Vince Gill\, Nanci Griffith\, Pete Seeger\, Don Henley\, Arlo Guthrie and Maura O’Connell\, as well as being the featured soloist with over 280 nights of symphony orchestras. \nThe level of artistic\, historic\, and purely enticing entertainment is unlike any in its genre. As their reputation and admiration from both fans and critics alike continues to grow\, Cherish The Ladies blazes forward into another decade of music making. Get into the holiday spirit and join us for Cherish The Ladies Celtic Christmas! \n  \n \nComing with a group of 10 or more? Request a Group Sale Discount \nSee all of UCPAC’s Upcoming Events
URL:https://ucpac.org/event/cherish-the-ladies-celtic-christmas-special-matinee-show/
LOCATION:UCPAC Main Stage\, 1601 Irving St\, Rahway\, NJ\, 07065\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concerts,Holiday Shows 2024
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241130T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241130T170000
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SUMMARY:ORCHESTRA OF ST. PETER BY THE SEA HOLIDAY CONCERT
DESCRIPTION:Orchestra of St. Peter by the Sea Holiday Concert\nSaturday\, November 30\n3 PM\nAn annual holiday tradition is back at UCPAC by popular demand! The ever lovable and charismatic Father Alphonse Stevenson returns to conduct the Orchestra of St. Peter by the Sea Holiday Concert. Join us for this magical matinee concert of carols and seasonal favorites. Kick off the holiday season by spending a special evening with Father Alphonse\, his talented orchestra and distinguished vocalists as he provides humorous and personal anecdotes amidst a program of holiday classics. \n \nComing with a group of 10 or more? Request a Group Sale Discount \n \n  Check out the City of Rahway’s Dinner & Show Deals! \nSee all of UCPAC’s Upcoming Events
URL:https://ucpac.org/event/orchestra-of-st-peter-by-the-sea-holiday-concert/
LOCATION:UCPAC Main Stage\, 1601 Irving St\, Rahway\, NJ\, 07065\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concerts,Holiday Shows 2024
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241121T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241121T203000
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SUMMARY:THE NIGHTMARE BEFORE CHRISTMAS IN 35MM
DESCRIPTION:The Nightmare Before Christmas (in 35mm)\nThursday\, November 21\nDoors: 6 PM\nOrgan Concert on our “Biggest Little Wurlitzer”: 6:30 PM\nFilm: 7 PM\nTickets: $13\nDay of Show: $18\nRated PG\nOur dearest friends\, if you don’t mind\, we’d like you to join us by our side\, where we can gaze upon the silver screen. Come enjoy The Nightmare Before Christmas\, shown in 35mm\, with photo ops with special guests from Halloween Town\, themed drinks\, and more! Come dressed as your favorite Tim Burton character for a chance to win a prize. \n“The Nightmare Before Christmas (also known as Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas) is a 1993 American stop-motion animated musical fantasy film directed by Henry Selick in his feature directorial debut and produced and conceived by Tim Burton. It tells the story of Jack Skellington\, the King of Halloween Town\, who stumbles upon Christmas Town and schemes to take over the holiday. Danny Elfman wrote the songs and score and provided the singing voice of Jack. The principal voice cast includes Chris Sarandon\, Catherine O’Hara\, William Hickey\, Ken Page\, Paul Reubens\, Glenn Shadix and Ed Ivory…In 2023\, the film was selected for preservation in the United States National Film Registry by the Library of Congress as being ‘culturally\, historically or aesthetically significant.'” – Wikipedia \nThis screening is part of UCPAC’s Third Thursdays Classic & 35mm Film Series. \n \nComing with a group of 10 or more? Request a Group Sale Discount \n \n  Check out the City of Rahway’s Dinner & Show Deals! \nSee all of UCPAC’s Upcoming Events
URL:https://ucpac.org/event/the-nightmare-before-christmas-in-35mm/
LOCATION:UCPAC Main Stage\, 1601 Irving St\, Rahway\, NJ\, 07065\, United States
CATEGORIES:35mm Classic Film Series,Holiday Shows 2024
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