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SUMMARY:MARION MEADOWS - WBGO PRESENTS ALL THAT JAZZ
DESCRIPTION:Marion Meadows\nWBGO Presents All That Jazz\nat Hamilton Stage\nSaturday\, February 8\n5 PM & 8 PM\nTickets: $59.50 (Plus Fees)\nWBGO presents All That Jazz\, a unique series showcasing some of the genre’s most talented and respected performers! This month features smooth jazz musician and visual artist Marion Meadows. This series is a partnership between UCPAC and Smooth Jazz NJ. \nEnjoy an evening of smooth jazz\, beginning in the WBGO Piano Lounge. Come early to enjoy cocktails and live piano music from the phenomenal Leonieke Scheuble on the Fazioli piano before the performance – doors open one hour before showtime. Marion’s art will be displayed and available for purchase at this event! \n \nComing with a group of 10 or more? Request a Group Sale Discount \nAbout Marion Meadows\nMarion was born in West Virginia and grew up in Stamford\, Connecticut. He began playing the clarinet and studying classical music at the age of nine. He started playing tenor sax in high school\, and then migrated to soprano sax. His passion for various types of music led him down an eclectic musical path. He was intrigued by the styles of jazz musicians\, like Stanley Turrentine\, Sidney Bichet\, Johnny Hodges\, John Coltrane\, Sonny Stitt\, Rahsaan Roland Kirk\, Dexter Gordon\, Cannonball Adderley\, Coleman Hawkins\, Sonny Fortune\, Joe Henderson\, Grover Washington\, and many others. \nAfter studying jazz at Rippowam High School in Stamford\, CT with Anthony Truglia\, Meadows attended Berklee College of Music. There he majored in arranging and composition.\nHe later went to the SUNY Purchase School for the Arts. During his college years he played in a number of bands including disco\, R&B and various jazz ensembles. \n“I got a lot of sideman jobs in college\, and I have always said I got my real graduate degree playing clubs\,” says Meadows\, who perfected his craft studying with Sonny Fortune\, Joe Henderson\, Dave Liebman and Eddie Daniels. “Not long after I finished school\, (drummer) Norman Connors recorded one of my songs\, Invitation\, and then asked me to join his band. I later produced his Passion album with my colleague Jacques Burvick (Aquarium Dream). Things just fell into place.” \nMeadows first hit the airwaves in 1991 with “For Lovers Only”\, but his career really began one day in the late ‘80s at New York’s Grand Central Station. He had been a sideman with Connors for three years\, with only vague notions of eventually going solo. One day\, while waiting for a train\, he pulled out his horn and began playing under the huge dome. His sweet sound caught the attention of fellow traveler\, producer and TV composer Jay Chattaway\, who happened to be passing by on his way to the train. Chattaway was so impressed with Meadows’ sound that he hooked Meadows up with legendary keyboardist Bob James. Meadows and James collaborated on a recording that unfortunately went unreleased. The experience put him on the road to his eventual success. \nMeadows hooked up with numerous artists and musicians and became a well-known sideman in his own right\, recording or performing over the years with Brook Benton\, Eartha Kitt\, Phyllis Hyman\, Jean Carne\, The Temptations\, Michael Bolton\, Angela Bofill\, Will Downing\, Bob Baldwin\, Chuck Loeb\, John Lee\, among many others. In the late ‘80s\, Meadows stretched his boundaries by becoming a member of a New York avant-garde band called the Aboriginal Music Society. In 1990 Meadows submitted a solo project to Steve Backer at Novus/RCA and was signed to a recording contract\, thus marking the beginning of his solo career. \nMeadows’ first RCA release For Lovers Only was a huge success and was followed by his groundbreaking album Keep it Right There. He became a staple of the\ncontemporary jazz format with his subsequent recordings\, which include Body Rhythm (1994)\, Forbidden Fruit (1996)\, Passion (1997)\, Another Side Of Midnight (1999)\, Next To You (2000)\, In Deep (2002)\, Players Club (2004)\, Dressed To Chill (2006)\, Secrets (2009) Whisper (2013) and most recently Soul Traveler\, the first installment of his Soul Trilogy which now showcases his current release\, Soul City on the New York-based Shanachie Label. \n \nMore About Marion Meadows\nMeadows is a semi-pro cyclist\, graphic artist and designer. He received a doctorate from Wilberforce University in 2016. His artwork and photography can be viewed at: \nwww.marionmeadowsatmospheres.com \nwww.marionmeadowsphotography.com \n \n \n  Check out the City of Rahway’s Dinner & Show Deals! \nSee all of UCPAC’s Upcoming Events
URL:https://ucpac.org/event/marion-meadows-wbgo-presents-all-that-jazz/
LOCATION:Hamilton Stage\, 360 Hamilton St.\, Rahway\, NJ\, 07065\, United States
CATEGORIES:Hamilton Stage
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SUMMARY:MAHONING DRIVE-IN ROAD SHOW
DESCRIPTION:Mahoning Drive-In Road Show\nSaturday\, February 8\nJust announced! Food Truck: Neapolitan Wood-Fired Pizza from Il Forno a Legna – 5 PM\nDoors: 5:30 PM – Bar and Vendors Open\nFirst Feature (The Fog): 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM\nIntermission 8:30 PM – 9:00 PM\nSecond Feature (Phantasm) 9:00 PM – 10:30 PM\nTickets: $20 (All In Pricing)\nThe Mahoning Drive-In Road Show is rolling into our Main Stage\, and you’re invited to join us a night of cinematic nostalgia and thrills! This one-of-a-kind event brings the legendary Mahoning Drive-In Theater experience indoors with an unforgettable 35mm double feature of John Carpenter’s The Fog and Don Coscarelli’s cult classic Phantasm. \nThe Fog (1980): A chilling tale by the master of horror\, John Carpenter\, The Fog engulfs the sleepy town of Antonio Bay with a ghostly revenge story. When a mysterious\, supernatural fog rolls in\, it carries the vengeful spirits of mariners wronged long ago. Suspenseful and atmospheric\, this horror classic will keep you on the edge of your seat. \nPhantasm (1979): Enter a surreal nightmare in Don Coscarelli’s mind-bending Phantasm. This cult favorite follows a young boy who uncovers the sinister secrets of a menacing undertaker known as the Tall Man. Packed with eerie visuals and a uniquely bizarre storyline\, Phantasm has earned its place as one of the most unforgettable horror films of all time. \nWhat makes this event truly historic is the pairing of these two beloved films\, offering a rare opportunity to celebrate the best of late ’70s and early ’80s horror on the big screen\, presented with all the flair and charm of the Mahoning Drive-In Theater. \nEvent Highlights: \n\nSpecial Intro: Enjoy an exclusive welcome from Virgil and Mark\, the faces behind the Mahoning Drive-In’s legendary programming.\nVintage Pre-Show Reels: Step back in time with classic drive-in interstitials and previews before the feature begins.\nVendor Access: Explore unique collectibles\, memorabilia\, and more from carefully curated vendors.\nIntermission Fun: Relive the classic drive-in experience with a full intermission featuring a bar and concessions for all your snacking needs\n\nWhether you’re a horror aficionado\, a retro 35mm film enthusiast\, or simply looking for an unforgettable evening\, The Mahoning Drive-In Road Show at UCPAC is a can’t-miss event. Bring your friends\, your love for cinema\, and your sense of adventure! Secure your spot for this thrilling journey into horror history before it’s too late! \n \nComing with a group of 10 or more? Request a Group Sale Discount \nAbout The Mahoning Drive-In Theater\n \nCheck out the Mahoning Drive-In Radio podcast episode with our very own Irv Hyatt!\n \n \n  Check out the City of Rahway’s Dinner & Show Deals! \nSee all of UCPAC’s Upcoming Events
URL:https://ucpac.org/event/mahoning-drive-in-road-show/
LOCATION:UCPAC Main Stage\, 1601 Irving St\, Rahway\, NJ\, 07065\, United States
CATEGORIES:35mm Classic Film Series
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SUMMARY:THE WAITING ROOM - FREE MONDAY NIGHT PLAY READING SERIES
DESCRIPTION:The Waiting Room – Free Play Reading Series\nMonday\, February 10\n7 PM\nAt Hamilton Stage\nJoin us as American Theater Group (ATG) presents the premiere reading of Paul Marsh’s new comedy The Waiting Room as part of its free Monday Night Play Reading Series. The cast will feature Broadway’s Brenda Braxton (Smokey Joe’s Café – Tony Award nomination; Chicago)\, Robert Cuccioli (Jekyll and Hyde – Tony nomination; Les Miserables) and Jennifer Smith (Anastasia\, A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder). \nIt’s Super Bowl Sunday\, and the attendants in the Goldstein Waiting Room at Plymouth Community Hospital in Plymouth\, MA assume they are in for a quiet evening of rooting for the Patriots. But when the Blooms arrive\, waiting for emergency surgery\, followed shortly by The Waiting Room’s donor and his pregnant movie star wife\, all hope of a relaxing night watching football is lost. Throw in a clueless security guard\, an overworked ER doctor and a drug-seeking burglar\, and the night turns downright chaotic. Through it all\, characters will learn there is a time to wait patiently\, a time to stop waiting and take action — and that sometimes what you are waiting for has been with you all along. \nThe cast will also feature Jamile Burkhart\, Gina Naomi Baez\, Stephanie Rosenberg\, Jeffrey Williams\, Brendan Walsh and Kari Nicholaisen. The reading will be directed by Jonathan Cerullo and while it is free\, donations will be gratefully accepted. \n \nSee all of UCPAC’s Upcoming Events
URL:https://ucpac.org/event/the-waiting-room/
LOCATION:Hamilton Stage\, 360 Hamilton St.\, Rahway\, NJ\, 07065\, United States
CATEGORIES:Hamilton Stage
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SUMMARY:GROWN GROOVIN' - ANTHONY E. NELSON JR.\, KENNY DAVIS\, & WINARD HARPER
DESCRIPTION:Grown Groovin’\nAnthony E. Nelson\, Jr. • Kenny Davis • Winard Harper\nThursday\, February 13\n7 PM\nTickets are free. Reserve yours today!\nThe Union County Board of County Commissioners and the City of Rahway proudly present a night of live jazz at UCPAC’s Hamilton Stage!\nJoin us for Grown Groovin’ with saxophonist Anthony E. Nelson Jr.\, bassist Kenny Davis\, and drummer Winard Harper. This free performance in celebration of Black History Month will also feature the presentation of the 2025 Chester Holmes Humanitarian Award. \n \n \n  Check out the City of Rahway’s Dinner & Show Deals! \nSee all of UCPAC’s Upcoming Events
URL:https://ucpac.org/event/grown-groovin-anthony-e-nelson-jr-kenny-davis-winard-harper/
LOCATION:Hamilton Stage\, 360 Hamilton St.\, Rahway\, NJ\, 07065\, United States
CATEGORIES:Hamilton Stage
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250223T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250223T150000
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SUMMARY:ARTRAGEOUS 2025 - SENSORY FRIENDLY THEATER
DESCRIPTION:Artrageous 2025\nSensory-Friendly Theater\nSunday\, February 23\n2 PM\nTickets: $8.00 (All In Pricing)\nStep into an outrageous adventure of arts: Artrageous 2025 – Sensory Friendly Theater. This is the only show where you can witness the fusion of live art\, rock concert\, imaginative movement\, vocal performance\, comedy\, blacklight Bunraku\, Artpunk wear\, and inclusion in one magical experience! Feel the anticipation to see if the artist will complete the painting in time\, and guess what is being created up until the very last brushstroke. Artrageous is the best place for family and friends to come together for some pure\, joyful\, fun and create lasting memories together! \nArt\, music\, theater\, singing\, dancing\, audience interaction… all on one stage. Imagine witnessing the creativity of an artist creating a masterpiece before your eyes in mere moments. Combined with captivating vocals\, intricate choreography and exciting music\, Artrageous takes you on a visual journey and a high energy ride of inspiration\, creativity\, and engagement. Artrageous’ troupe of artists\, musicians\, singers and dancers pay tribute to a variety of art forms\, icons and musical genres throughout the afternoon for a uniquely entertaining\, Masterpiece show culminating in a gallery of fabulous\, finished paintings! \nA Message from the Artrageous 2025 Troupe:\nFrom the very beginning of their long history\, we’ve been known for interaction and engagement… so be prepared to be a part of the show. Each show is as unique as each audience\, and we can’t do it without you! \nSensory Friendly theater\, music\, and dance performances are specially adapted for children and adults with autism and other sensory sensitivities. Presented by the Union County Board of County Commissioners. Learn more about UCPAC’s Sensory-Friendly Theatre performances \n \nComing with a group of 10 or more? Request a Group Sale Discount \n \n \n  Check out the City of Rahway’s Dinner & Show Deals! \nSee all of UCPAC’s Upcoming Events
URL:https://ucpac.org/event/artrageous-2025-sft/
LOCATION:UCPAC Main Stage\, 1601 Irving St\, Rahway\, NJ\, 07065\, United States
CATEGORIES:Sensory Friendly Theater
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SUMMARY:MISS GRAND NEW JERSEY
DESCRIPTION:Miss Grand New Jersey\nSunday\, February 23\n5 PM\n$30 plus fees\nGeneral Admission\nMiss Grand New Jersey is the state pageant preliminary to Miss Grand USA\, the fastest-growing national and international beauty pageant. \n \n \n \n \nSee all of UCPAC’s Upcoming Events
URL:https://ucpac.org/event/miss-grand-new-jersey/
LOCATION:Hamilton Stage\, 360 Hamilton St.\, Rahway\, NJ\, 07065\, United States
CATEGORIES:Hamilton Stage
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250224T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250224T203000
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SUMMARY:STORIES OF A LIFETIME - UCPAC LEGACY ARTS CLUB PRESENTATION
DESCRIPTION:Stories of a Lifetime Workshop for Seniors – UCPAC Legacy Arts Club Presentation\nMonday\, February 24 \n6:30 PM – 8:30 PM\nLocation: Hamilton Stage\nCost: Free \nJoin us for a very special evening with our Stories of a Lifetime senior writing workshop participants!  UCPAC’s Legacy Arts Club proud to present this special showcase where professional improv actors will read our seniors’ monologues in front of a live audience. This is a wonderful opportunity for our writers to see their words come to life on stage\, and for you to share in their Stories of a Lifetime. Don’t miss this unique\, entertaining\, and moving event! \n \n \n \n \n \n \nSee all of UCPAC’s Upcoming Events
URL:https://ucpac.org/event/stories-of-a-lifetime-workshop/
LOCATION:Hamilton Stage\, 360 Hamilton St.\, Rahway\, NJ\, 07065\, United States
CATEGORIES:Hamilton Stage,Senior Programming
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