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SUMMARY:I. JOSEPH HYATT CLASSIC FILM SERIES PRESENTATION
DESCRIPTION:I. Joseph Hyatt Classic Film Series Presentation – Sons of the Desert\nSunday\, September 7\nDoors: 2 PM\nRemarks & Plaque Dedication: 2:30 PM\nFilm: 3 PM\nFree to the Public\n \nThe Union County Performing Arts Center (UCPAC) Board of Trustees\, staff and volunteers are proud to honor the legacy of lifelong Board Member\, author\, historian\, and film enthusiast I. Joseph “Irv” Hyatt with the renaming of its beloved classic film series. The 35mm and 16mm film series will now be known as the I. Joseph Hyatt Classic Film Series\, recognizing Hyatt’s remarkable contributions to UCPAC and his dedication to preserving and sharing the magic of classic cinema for over two decades. The afternoon will feature a naming ceremony and plaque dedication at 2 PM\, followed by a screening of one of Hyatt’s favorite films Laurel and Hardy’s “Sons of the Desert” (1933) in 35mm. \nA lifelong resident of Woodbridge\, Hyatt was an entertainment archeologist/author who was best known for his work on the 2011 documentary “Laurel & Hardy: Their Lives and Magic.” He authored over 30 books about film and was creator of the 2018 documentary “Hollywood Victory Caravan – A Star Spangled Story.” Hyatt was a member of the Sons of the Desert – the International Laurel and Hardy Society\, as well as the Rahway Retired Men’s Club\, and served on the boards of the Union County Performing Arts Center (UCPAC) and the Historical Association of Woodbridge Township. \n \n \n \n \nSee all of UCPAC’s Upcoming Events
URL:https://ucpac.org/event/i-joseph-hyatt-classic-film-series-presentation-sons-of-the-desert/
LOCATION:UCPAC Main Stage\, 1601 Irving St\, Rahway\, NJ\, 07065\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250918T190000
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SUMMARY:LA BAMBA IN 35MM WITH LATIN ROCK/POP DANCE PARTY
DESCRIPTION:La Bamba in 35mm\nThursday\, September 18\nDoors: 6 PMShow: 7 PM\nTickets: $17 in advance/ $22 day of show (All In Pricing)\n\nUCPAC marks Hispanic Heritage Month with a screening of “La Bamba” in 35mm.  \nStarring Lou Diamond Phillips as Richie Valens\, “La Bamba” tells the story of the brief life of the young American Chicano star who influenced Latino rockers like Carlos Santana and Los Lobos. Valens is best known for his rock n’ roll adaption of the classic Mexican folk song “La Bomba.”  \nThe film’s cast includes Esai Morales\, Rosanna DeSoto\, Elizabeth Peña\, Danielle von Zerneck\, and Joe Pantoliano. Musicians of note seen in “La Bamba” include Brian Setzer as Eddie Cochran\, Marshall Crenshaw as Buddy Holly\, and Los Lobos\, who performed all of Valens’ songs in the movie at Valens’ family’s request. Other cameos in the film include Connie Valenzuela\, Richie Valens’ mother. \nAt just 17 years old\, Valens sadly passed away in a 1959 plane crash that also took the lives of Buddy Holly\, the Big Bopper\, and the pilot\, Roger Peterson. The incident was the inspiration for singer/songwriter Don McClean’s 70s classic “American Pie” and became known as “the day the music died\,” but the songs Valens left behind will live forever. \nJoin us on UCPAC’s Main Stage after “La Bamba” for a dance party celebrating Valens’ music and other Latin rock and pop hits by the artists he inspired!  \nThis screening of “La Bamba” (Rated PG-13) is part of the I. Joseph Hyatt Classic Film Series. Get your tickets today! \n \n \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/la-bamba/
LOCATION:UCPAC Main Stage\, 1601 Irving St\, Rahway\, NJ\, 07065\, United States
CATEGORIES:35mm Classic Film Series
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250920T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250920T230000
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SUMMARY:THE URBAN LEGENDS OF COMEDY TOUR
DESCRIPTION:The Urban Legends of Comedy Tour\nFeaturing Talent\, Ed Lover\, and Joe Clair\nWith Julio Diaz\, Ambur James\, GL Douglas\, and Just Ray\nHosted by Miss Jones with DJ Ty-Brand\nSaturday\, September 20\nDoors: 7 PM\nShow: 8 PM\nTickets: $36-$83 (All-In Pricing)\n \nGet ready for some legendary laughs at the Urban Legends of Comedy Tour! This powerhouse lineup features comedy heavyweights Talent\, Ed Lover\, and Joe Clair\, alongside rising stars Julio Diaz\, Ambur James\, GL Douglas\, and Just Ray\, with the iconic Miss Jones hosting the night! DJ Ty-Brand will be spinning too. This is a show you do not want to miss! \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-urban-legends-of-comedy-tour/
LOCATION:UCPAC Main Stage\, 1601 Irving St\, Rahway\, NJ\, 07065\, United States
CATEGORIES:Comedy
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SUMMARY:SOLD OUT! DISNEY'S ENCANTO - A SENSORY FRIENDLY MOVIE EXPERIENCE
DESCRIPTION:Disney’s Encanto – A Sensory Friendly Movie Experience at UCPAC’s Hamilton Stage\nFunded by the Union County Board of County Commissioners\nFriday\, September 26\nTickets: $5 (All-In Pricing)\nDoors: 6 PM\nFilm: 7 PM\nTHIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT\n \nUCPAC’s Sensory Friendly Theatre movie screening of Disney’s “Encanto” is a digital presentation specially adapted for children and adults with autism and other sensory sensitivities. Learn more about Sensory Friendly Theatre events.\n“The miracle is not some magic that you’ve got – the miracle is you.” Bring the whole family to experience the magic of Disney’s “Encanto!” \nDisney’s “Encanto” follows a multigenerational Colombian family\, the Madrigals\, led by a matriarch whose children and grandchildren—except for Mirabel Madrigal—receive magical gifts from a miracle\, which they use to help the people in their rural community\, called the Encanto. When Mirabel learns that the family is losing their magic\, she sets out to find out why and save her family and house. Starring the voices of Stephanie Beatriz\, María Cecilia Botero\, John Leguizamo\, Mauro Castillo [es]\, Jessica Darrow\, Angie Cepeda\, Carolina Gaitán\, Diane Guerrero\, and Wilmer Valderrama\, with Rhenzy Feliz\, Ravi Cabot-Conyers\, Adassa\, and Maluma in additional roles. \n“‘Encanto’ has been visualized with a vivacious naturalistic glow (swirling flower petals\, eye-candy pastels) that\, at moments\, is nearly psychedelic.” –Variety \nBillboard’s Leila Cobo stated “Colombia is “finally seen and not just heard” via Encanto. Cobo praised the film for not homogenizing all of the Latin American countries in the manner U.S. media has generally been\, instead accurately depicting the culture unique to Colombia: “from accents to outfits to minute details like the hand-painted tableware\, the embroidered dresses\, the food\, the many colors of our skin\, even the animals – including the ubiquitous toucan and the yellow butterflies that are synonymous with García Márquez.” \nWatch the Trailer\n \nWhat to expect at a Sensory Friendly Theatre Movie Experience: \n\nMovie will run its full length without intermission.\nSeating is general admission; a limited number of tickets will be sold to maintain a comfortably-sized audience.\nLights will remain on at 25% brightness inside the theater auditorium during the entire performance.\nSound volume will be lowered and remain constant to prevent abrupt\, jarring sounds.\n\n \n \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/disneys-encanto-sensory-friendly/
LOCATION:Hamilton Stage\, 360 Hamilton St.\, Rahway\, NJ\, 07065\, United States
CATEGORIES:Sensory Friendly Theater
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250927T080000
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SUMMARY:TITO PUENTE JR. WITH SPECIAL GUEST DAVID CEDEÑO & HIS ORCHESTRA
DESCRIPTION:Tito Puente Jr.\nwith Special Guest David Cedeño & His Orchestra\nSaturday\, September 27\nDoors: 7 PM\nShow: 8 PM\nTickets: $41 – $63 (All In Pricing)\nSpecial gift from Tito: Use code TITO at checkout for $10 off your tickets!\n \nJoin us as we celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with a special performance by Tito Puente Jr. presented in partnership with Crossroads! David Cedeño and his orchestra will open the show. \nThe comparison is inevitable. How could it be otherwise? Tito Puente Jr. carries his father with him – imprinted on his physical being and locked in his soul. It’s in his looks\, his joy\, and his music. \nThe younger Puente is on a passionate mission\, determined to nurture the musical legacy left by his father. He refuses to let his father become a distant memory. “He was just too vibrant\, too exciting. There was magic in the music my father made. It made people happy all over the world.” \nHe has found captive audiences who echo his passion. Crowds lured to a venue by the father are returning to see the son and to once again participate in the high voltage celebration that takes place on stage. \nTito Puente\, Jr. has become an audience favorite in casinos\, performing arts centers\, symphony halls and jazz festivals worldwide. His 2004 album\, “In My Father’s Shoes” featured the classic Puente titles and was spun into a BET Jazz television special of the same name. He was seen in a tribute to his father’s music on NBC’s two hour special–“The Apollo at 70: A Hot Night in Harlem.” He has also appeared on the ABC soap opera hit “One Life to Live” in performance with his big band.

His symphony appearances include Dallas\, San Antonio\, Colorado\, South Bend\, the Palm Desert Symphony and the National Symphony Orchestra conducted by the late Marvin Hamlisch. \nSpecial guest David Cedeño is a New Jersey based\, internationally known musician. With his orchestra\, he plays Latin salsa\, Latin jazz\, merengue\, and more! He has had worldwide hits with his versions of popular American songs done with a salsa beat\, including “Lady in Red\,” “Somewhere\,” and “Sealed with a Kiss.” \nMake your evening even more fun by enjoying some great food before the show! Stop by Alfonso’s Catering food truck\, which will be parked outside of our Main Stage at 1600 Irving Street from 7 PM to 9 PM. The celebration starts early in town with the Rahway Special Improvement District’s No Sin Mi Bocadillo\, a small bites street food stroll from 1 PM – 4 PM on September 27 and 28 and music in Arts District Park from 1 PM until 8 PM.   \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/tito-puente-jr/
LOCATION:UCPAC Main Stage\, 1601 Irving St\, Rahway\, NJ\, 07065\, United States
CATEGORIES:2025-2026 Season,Concerts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250928T170000
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SUMMARY:NOCHE FLAMENCA - SEARCHING FOR GOYA
DESCRIPTION:Noche Flamenca “Searching for Goya”\nSunday\, September 28\nDoors: 4 PM\nShow: 5 PM\nTickets: $36-$51 (All in Pricing)Children & Students 21 and Under With ID: $12 (All In Pricing)\n \nNoche Flamenca is an award-winning company of dancers\, singers\, and musicians whose mastery of flamenco stretches the boundaries of the art form. Conceived and directed by artistic director Martín Santangelo\, who choreographed the show with Bessie Award-winning principal dancer Soledad Barrio\, “Searching for Goya” brings to life the extraordinary art of Francisco de Goya through the language of flamenco. \nThe production reveals Goya’s scorching political criticisms and his penetrating examinations of the human condition. Mark MacDonald\, curator at The Metropolitan Museum of Art and Goya expert\, is the artistic consultant for the show. \n“Searching for Goya” consists of approximately 10-12 vignettes inspired by Francisco de Goya’s paintings. The show features original music\, wardrobe and lighting design as well as original mask design by world-renowned artist Mary Frank. \n“Searching For Goya” includes interpretations of works such as: “Los Ensacados\,” “Disparate Desordenado\,” “Disparate Ridículo\,” “Disparate Pobre\,” “El Quitasol\,” “Disparate Puntual\,” Lluvia de Toros\,” “Las Camas de la Muerte\,” “Temeridad de Martincho en la Plaza de Zaragoza\,” “El Diestrísimo Estudiante de Falces\,” “Embozado Burla al Toro con sus Quiebros\,” “Duelo a Garrotazos\,” “La Romería de San Isidro\,” “El entierro de la Sardina\,” “Perro Semihundido\,” and “Dos Personajes Asomándose a una Salida Luminosa\,” among others. \nGoya’s work explores the human condition in ways that resonate deeply within the flamenco world\, unveiling the complexities and contradictions that exist within us and capturing the beauty and horrors that make us who we are. \nAbout Noche Flamenca \nFormed in 1993 by Santangelo and Barrio\, Noche Flamenca has toured throughout the globe\, including regular seasons in New York City\, and performances in North and South America\, Europe\, and Australia. Hailed by critics for its transcendent and deeply emotional performances\, Noche Flamenca has successfully brought to the stage the essence\, purity and integrity of one of the world’s most complex and mysterious art forms\, through a diverse theatrical body of work that expresses a rigorous\, spell-binding aesthetic that exceeds the highest artistic expectations. \nThrough its live performances\, Noche Flamenca strives to captivate its audiences and to evoke in them the vivid and expansive sea of passion and emotion that is flamenco. \n \nComing with a group of 10 or more? Request a Group Sale Discount \nCome early to enjoy the Rahway Special Improvement District’s No Sin Mi Bocadillo\, a small bites street food stroll from 1 PM – 4 PM on September 27 and 28 and music in Arts District Park\, right across from UCPAC’s Main Stage from 1 PM until 8 PM.   \n \n Check out the City of Rahway’s Dinner & Show Deals! \nSee all of UCPAC’s Upcoming Events \nPhoto credit: Jim Coleman
URL:https://ucpac.org/event/noche-flamenca/
LOCATION:UCPAC Main Stage\, 1601 Irving St\, Rahway\, NJ\, 07065\, United States
CATEGORIES:Ballet/Dance
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