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SUMMARY:SPYRO GYRA - ALL THAT JAZZ CONCERT SERIES
DESCRIPTION:Spyro Gyra\nWBGO Presents All That Jazz\nat UCPAC’s Hamilton Stage\nSaturday\, November 1\nTwo Shows: 5 PM & 8 PM\nEnjoy cocktails & live piano from Leonieke Scheuble in the WBGO Piano Lounge before the show!\nLobby opens at 4 PM & 7 PM for each showtime.\nTickets: $79-$89 (All-In Pricing)\n \nWBGO presents All That Jazz concert series\, a unique series showcasing some of the genre’s most talented and respected performers\, featuring 13-time Grammy nominated band Spyro Gyra\, returning by popular demand! This series is a partnership between WBGO\, UCPAC\, and Smooth Jazz NJ. \nEnjoy an evening of jazz fusion\, beginning in the WBGO Piano Lounge. Come early to enjoy cocktails and live piano music played by Leonieke Scheuble on the Fazioli piano before the performance – doors open one hour before showtime. \nAbout Spyro Gyra\nSpyro Gyra has long been known to its peers in the contemporary jazz world as a “well oiled road machine” due to its relentless schedule of 48 years of performing. To date\, they have logged more than 10\,000 shows on six continents and released 35 albums\, garnering platinum and gold records along the way. Spyro Gyra rose from humble beginnings in Buffalo\, New York in 1974 to their current international prominence in the jazz world. Every year\, they continue to exhibit how to remain among a relative handful of artists who will be able to say that they have worked constantly in their 50 year career in the year 2025. Their energy and joy in concert match their unmatched musicality. \nSpyro Gyra\, whose odd name has since become world famous\, was first known simply as “Tuesday Night Jazz Jams\,” a forum wherein bandleader Jay Beckenstein and keyboardist Jeremy Wall were joined by a rotating cast of characters. Tuesday just happened to be the night when most musicians weren’t playing other gigs to pay their bills. Around this time\, a young keyboardist named Tom Schuman began sitting in when he was only sixteen years old. This young man\, of course\, remains a member to this day. \n“Don’t forget the interminable Dead-like solos we were taking\,” Beckenstein cracks. “We were the kings of self-indulgence\, but eventually we earned our right to charge a quarter at the door. It was a complete shock when word of our psychosis got out and we started packing them in!” \nThe group’s increasing popularity – combined with the purchase of a new sign for the club – prompted the owner to insist that Beckenstein come up with a name for his band. “It began as a joke. I said ‘spirogyra\,’ he misspelled it\, and here we are fifty years later. In retrospect\, it’s okay. In a way\, it sounds like what we do. It sounds like motion and energy.” \nDon’t miss your chance to see this incredible band in this intimate setting!\n \n  Check out the City of Rahway’s Dinner & Show Deals! \nSee all of UCPAC’s Upcoming Events
URL:https://ucpac.org/event/spyro-gyra/
LOCATION:Hamilton Stage\, 360 Hamilton St.\, Rahway\, NJ\, 07065\, United States
CATEGORIES:All That Jazz Concert Series,Concerts,Hamilton Stage
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SUMMARY:PURPLE SWANS: LET THE HEART DANCE
DESCRIPTION:Purple Swans: Let the Heart Dance\nSong-and-Dance Charity Gala\nSaturday\, November 1\nDoors: 6 PM\nShow: 7 PM\nTickets: $30 – $100 (All In Pricing)\n \nBy popular demand\, Purple Swans returns to UCPAC’s Main Stage this fall\, following the success of “Journey to Shangri-La” (2016) and “Dancing under the Harvest Moon” (2019). Through its three charity performances in 2016\, 2019\, and 2022\, Purple Swans has raised nearly $30\,000 in support of the Mental Health Association in New Jersey\, with a focus on Youth Mental Health First Aid. This year’s performance is Purple Swans: “Let the Heart Dance”. \nThis all-new production offers a dazzling blend of classical and indigenous Chinese dance with global traditions. Audiences will be immersed in a rich tapestry of culture and artistry\, where Eastern legacies meet Western creativity to spark new possibilities on stage. \nPurple Swans is a New Jersey based nonprofit dedicated to creating cultural bridges and promoting dialogue through the performing arts. Each performance celebrates the beauty of\nuniting East and West\, while giving back to the community. \nAll net proceeds from this event will once again be donated to the Mental Health Association in New Jersey to support those seeking mental health assistance. \n✨ Join Purple Swans for an unforgettable evening of dance\, culture\, and community impact! ✨ Click the button below to purchase tickets from their website\, purpleswans.org. \n \nHighlights from Purple Swans’ 2022 Gala:\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/purple-swans-2025/
LOCATION:UCPAC Main Stage\, 1601 Irving St\, Rahway\, NJ\, 07065\, United States
CATEGORIES:Ballet/Dance,Fundraiser
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251114T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251114T220000
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SUMMARY:SABBRA CADABRA WITH DEATH METALLIC
DESCRIPTION:Sabbra Cadabra with Death Metallic\nFriday\, November 14\nDoors: 7 PM\nShow: 8 PM\nTickets: $41 -$46 (All In Pricing)\n \nLong live Black Sabbath! Long live Ozzy! Join us as we celebrate their music and incredible legacy with New Jersey’s beloved Black Sabbath tribute band\, Sabbra Cadabra\, and Death Metallic’s tribute to Metallica\, presented in partnership with Crossroads! \nSabbra Cadabra was founded in early 1993\, during the nascent days of the tribute band movement. Driven by a desire to honor the legacy of Black Sabbath after the original lineup disbanded in the late seventies\, the founding members set out to recreate the iconic sounds and electrifying live experience of the legendary band. Their passion and dedication filled a longstanding void\, capturing the spirit that has inspired countless musicians and fans alike. Now\, with Ozzy gone and Black Sabbath retired\, Sabbra Cadabra honors their music and memory at UCPAC’s Main Stage\, our grand neoclassical theater. \n“Everybody in Black Sabbath knows of us. I once met Ozzy at the old Tower Records on the Roosevelt Boulevard. Probably early 2000s? He was doing a signing. I dressed up like him as he looked in the 70s. He starts screaming\, “It’s me from the 1970s!…This is f$#%ing beautiful\,” he kept saying…And he actually wore one of our t-shirts on his ‘Osbournes’ show.” – Joe Donnelly\, ‘Ozzy\,’ Sabbra Cadabra \nMetallica tribute Death Metallic opens the show. “We play Metallica the way Metallica plays Metallica…no compromise\, no bs\, no remorse!” \nMetal maniacs\, get your tickets today! \n \nComing with a group of 10 or more? Request a Group Sale Discount \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/sabbra-cadabra-with-death-metallic/
LOCATION:UCPAC Main Stage\, 1601 Irving St\, Rahway\, NJ\, 07065\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concerts
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SUMMARY:WHO FRAMED ROGER RABBIT IN 35MM
DESCRIPTION:Who Framed Roger Rabbit in 35mm\nThursday\, November 20\nDoors: 6 PM\nConcert on our “Biggest Little Wurlitzer”: 6:30 PM\nFilm: 7 PM \nTickets: $17 in advance/ $22 day of show (All In Pricing)\n \n“A laugh can be a very powerful thing. Why\, sometimes in life\, it’s the only weapon we have.” – Roger Rabbit\nJoin us for “Who Framed Roger Rabbit\,” the groundbreaking 1998 cartoon/live-action comedy classic that blends noir-style intrigue with cartoon chaos\, featuring appearances from famous animated characters including Mickey Mouse\, Betty Boop\, Bugs Bunny and more! With its inventive mix of humor\, suspense\, and dazzling animation techniques\, “Who Framed Roger Rabbit” redefined what was possible in filmmaking and remains a beloved classic. The film notably won a Special Achievement Oscar in Animation Direction for its landmark innovation and was selected for inclusion in the Library of Congress’ National Film Registry in 2016. \nSet in 1940s Hollywood\, the plot follows Eddie Valiant (played by Bob Hoskins)\, a hard-boiled private detective who despises toons\, as he gets pulled into a wild case involving the zany\, lovable cartoon star Roger Rabbit (voiced by Charles Fleischer) and his wife\, the sultry Jessica Rabbit (voiced by Kathleen Turner and Amy Irving). When Roger is accused of murdering a powerful businessman\, Eddie reluctantly teams up with him to clear his name. \nEnjoy themed drinks\, a fun photo op\, and other surprises at this 35mm presentation of “Who Framed Roger Rabbit” – part of the I. Joseph Hyatt Classic Film Series. \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/who-framed-roger-rabbit-in-35mm/
LOCATION:UCPAC Main Stage\, 1601 Irving St\, Rahway\, NJ\, 07065\, United States
CATEGORIES:35mm Classic Film Series
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SUMMARY:PADDINGTON
DESCRIPTION:Paddington – Popcorn & Pajamas Film Series\nAt UCPAC’s Hamilton Stage\nCome in your PJs! FREE Popcorn (one per person)\nFriday\, November 21\nTickets: $10 (All-In Pricing)\n\nDoors: 6 PM – Before the movie\, have a seat at our craft table and make something fun to take home!\nFilm: 7 PM\nUCPAC’s Popcorn & Pajamas Film Series is a digital presentation. Learn more about Popcorn & Pajamas\n“Mrs. Brown says that in London everyone is different\, and that means anyone can fit in. I think she must be right – because although I don’t look like anyone else\, I really do feel at home.” – Paddington \nBring the whole family to experience the heartwarming charm of Paddington Bear! This delightful film is packed with laughter\, adventure\, and valuable lessons about kindness\, curiosity\, and the true meaning of home. Perfect for kids and just as fun for parents\, it’s a feel-good favorite you won’t want to miss! \nThe film tells the story of Paddington\, an anthropomorphic bear who migrates from the jungles of “Darkest Peru” to the streets of London\, where he is adopted by the Brown family\, unaware he is being pursued by a taxidermist. Paddington stars Ben Whishaw as the voice of the title character\, with Hugh Bonneville\, Sally Hawkins\, Julie Walters\, Jim Broadbent\, Peter Capaldi\, and Nicole Kidman in live-action roles. \n“Paddington brings a beloved children’s character into the 21st century without sacrificing his essential charm\, delivering a family-friendly adventure as irresistibly cuddly as its star.” –Rotten Tomatoes \n“A gloriously whimsical big-screen debut that’s closer to the madcap spirit of the Muppets and the lovingly rendered style of a Wes Anderson film than to standard multiplex family fodder.”-Entertainment Weekly \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/paddington/
LOCATION:Hamilton Stage\, 360 Hamilton St.\, Rahway\, NJ\, 07065\, United States
CATEGORIES:Popcorn & Pajamas Film Series
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251130T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251130T150000
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SUMMARY:NJ BALLET'S THE NUTCRACKER - A SENSORY FRIENDLY PERFORMANCE - SOLD OUT
DESCRIPTION:NJ Ballet’s The Nutcracker – A Sensory Friendly Performance\nFunded by the Union County Board of County Commissioners\nSunday\, November 30\nDoors: 1 PM\nShow: 2 PM\nTickets: $8 (All-In Pricing)\nTHIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT\n \nNJ Ballet’s “The Nutcracker” – A Sensory Friendly Performance is specially adapted for children and adults with autism and other sensory sensitivities. Learn more about Sensory Friendly Theatre events. \n“The Nutcracker” is a beloved annual tradition that enchants youngsters and grown-ups alike with splendid dancers and a touch of holiday magic\, set to Tchaikovsky’s iconic score. “The Nutcracker” tells the magical story of Clara and her Nutcracker Prince as they battle toy soldiers and larger-than-life mice\, and travel through a whirlwind of dancing snowflakes to the Land of Sweets. Greeted by the Sugar Plum Fairy and her Cavalier\, Clara enjoys a suite of brilliant and joyful dances before opening her eyes to the familiar sights of her own home. Was it all a dream? \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/nj-ballet-nutcracker-sft/
LOCATION:UCPAC Main Stage\, 1601 Irving St\, Rahway\, NJ\, 07065\, United States
CATEGORIES:Ballet/Dance,Holiday Shows 2025,Sensory Friendly Theater
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