Nutley Journal - BP — December 2023 — 17
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT To place your free listing, send information to the editor at essexcty@thelocalsource.com or at 1291 Stuyvesant Ave., Union, NJ 07083. Faxes may be sent to 908-686-0401.
ART THE CRAFTMORRISTOWN CELEBRATION OF HANDMADE ARTISTRY with local and regional artisans presenting their finest creations will be held Dec. 1 through Dec. 3. Hours are Friday, Dec. 1, from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m.; Saturday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. General admission is $11; seniors and veterans are $9; children under 16 are free. Discount admission coupons are available at www.artrider.com. CraftMorristown is indoors and features a cafe on site and free parking. The Morristown Armory is located at 430 Western Ave. in Morristown. GIANTS, DRAGONS & UNICORNS: THE WORLD OF MYTHIC CREATURES, an exhibition that traces the natural and cultural roots of some of the world’s most exciting mythic creatures, will be on display through Feb. 25, 2024 at Kean University, in the Liberty Hall Academic Center Gallery, 1003 Morris Ave., Building 2, Union, New Jersey. Visit galleries.kean.edu for more information.
COMEDY THE LUNATIC FRINGE IMPROV TROUPE TAKES THE STAGE at the Glen Ridge Train Station at 8 p.m. on Dec. 2. Tickets are $12 at the door, but with a reservation, admission is only $10. Cash only. For reservations, call (973) 429-1527.The Glen Ridge Train Station is located at 228 Ridgewood Ave. “THIS IS IMPORTANT LIVE”; ADAM DEVINE, ANDERS HOLM, BLAKE ANDERSON, AND KYLE NEWACHECK (CO-CREATORS AND “STARS” OF “WORKAHOLICS”) dive deep into serious discussions about some of the most important topics facing our society today such as grown men fighting children, diarrhea, naked grandmas, and more. Wednesday, Dec. 6 at 8 p.m. New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC), Prudential Hall, Betty Wold Johnson Stage, 1 Center St., Newark. Tickets are $39.50 to $69.50. Reserve tickets by visiting NJPAC.org or calling 888. GO.NJPAC (888.466.5722) or by visiting the NJPAC Box Office. CARLOS BALLARTA, STAR COMEDIAN FROM MEXICO, comes to NJPAC on Saturday, Jan. 13, 2024, at 7 p.m. Victoria Theater, Lizzie & Jonathan Tisch Stage, 1 Center St., Newark. Tickets are $39.50 to $69.50 and can be purchased by visiting NJPAC.org or calling 888.GO.NJPAC (888.466.5722) or by visiting the NJPAC Box Office. JONATHAN VAN NESS BRINGS HIS FUN & SLUTTY TOUR TO NJPAC on Friday, Feb. 2 at 8 p.m., Prudential Hall, Betty Wold Johnson Stage, One Center St., Newark. Tickets are $39.50 - $129.50 at www.njpac.org. VALENTINE’S COMEDY SHOW WITH BILL BELLAMY and RADIO BIG MACK, CAPONE and BRUCE BRUCE on Saturday, Feb. 10, with shows at 7 p.m. and 9:45 p.m. Tickets are $50.50 to $100.50. NJPAC, Prudential Hall, Betty Wold Johnson Stage, One Center St. Newark.
DANCE THE NUTCRACKER: STATE BALLET THEATER OF UKRAINE WILL PERFORM ON DEC. 17 AT 3 P.M. The company is recognized as one of the most prestigious institutions of classical ballet in Ukraine. With no fewer than 55 of Ukraine's finest performers, this esteemed ensemble has performed to the delight of audiences worldwide. Tickets are $39-$89. Location: NJPAC’s Prudential Hall. NJPAC is located at 1 Center Street, Newark, New Jersey; To purchase tickets, contact NJPAC at 1.888.GO.NJPAC / 1.888.466.5722 or visit NJPAC.org/dance. THE HARLEM-BASED FORCES OF NATURE
DANCE THEATRE PRESENTS A FESTIVE KWANZAA CELEBRATION that combines traditional West African and neo-African dance, hip hop, ballet, contemporary modern dance and martial arts on Dec. 23 at 3 p.m. Tickets: $49-$59. Location: NJPAC’s Victoria Theater. NJPAC is located at 1 Center Street, Newark, New Jersey; To purchase tickets, contact NJPAC at 1.888.GO.NJPAC / 1.888.466.5722 or visit NJPAC.org/dance.
LECTURES A LIVE CONVERSATION WITH CHEVY CHASE FOLLOWING A SCREEN OF CHRISTMAS VACATION on Friday, Dec. 15 at 8 p.m., NJPAC, Prudential Hall, 1 Center St., Newark. Tickets: $39.50-$95.50. SEN. CLAIRE MCCASKILL SPEAKS ON “CULTURE VS. POCKETBOOK: WHAT ISSUES WILL DRIVE THE 2024 ELECTION?” on Thursday, Dec. 7 at 7:30 p.m. at SOPAC, 1 SOPAC Way, South Orange. Tickets starting at $19.
MUSIC FONSECA, THE COLOMBIAN SINGERSONGWRITER AND WINNER OF 7 LATIN GRAMMY® AWARDS WILL PERFORM on Saturday, Dec. 2 at 8 p.m. at NJPAC, Prudential Hall, Betty Wold Johnson Stage, 1 Center S. Newark. Tickets are $49 to $129. YELLOW BRICK ROAD, an Elton John Tribute, Dec. 2 at 8 p.m. Gerald Brann not only bears an uncanny resemblance to Elton John but recreates the Rock superstar’s vocals and piano playing to a tee, , South Orange Performing Arts Center, 1 SOPAC Way, South Orange, box office (973) 313-2787. “FELIZ NAVIDAD: HOLIDAY MUSIC FROM SPAIN AND LATIN AMERICA THROUGH THE CENTURIES,” is scheduled to begin at 3 p.m., on Sunday, Dec. 3,, at The Episcopal Church of St. James, 581 Valley Road, in Upper Mont-
WORSHIP CALENDAR BAPTIST BROOKDALE CHRISTIAN CHURCH, 1350 Broad Street, Bloomfield, 973-338-8536. We are a church that preaches and teaches the Bible. We invite you to join us in worship on Sundays at 10:30 am. Children’s Bible activities for ages 4 through 5th grade (called BCC Kids Church) are provided. Worship services can also be seen live online on YouTube and Facebook and via our website at www.brookdalechristian.com. In addition, we offer Bible Studies on Sunday mornings at 9:00 and on Thursday evenings at 7:00. You can participate in either one of these classes -or both- through Zoom by calling the church to get placed on the Zoom call list. There are several other opportunities throughout the week involving prayer, study, and community for all age levels. Brookdale is a loving and caring congregation under the leadership of Pastor Love Saquing and Pastor Jim Treffinger. Our mission is to be a Family Growing Together in God.
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clair. Open to the public for a suggested donation, tickets to the event can be purchased in advance at www.feliz-navidad.eventbrite.com. Admission includes the concert, which features music played on period instruments, a traditional dance performance, juggling and storytelling to entertain all ages, and a reception. JONAS BROTHERS at the PRUDENTIAL CENTER in Newark on Wednesday, Dec. 6, and Thursday, Dec. 7. Tickets available at jonasbrothers.com. BLOOMFIELD CHORALE WILL BE HOLDING A CONCERT TITLED “COMFORT AND JOY" on Saturday, Dec. 9 at 3, p.m. at the Watchung Presbyterian Church on Watchung Avenue in Bloomfield. The concert will include classic holiday carols, songs of the season from other countries as well as a “sing along.” For more info, email bloomfieldchorale@gmail.com and for tickets go to universe.com/comfort&Joy NEFESH MOUNTAIN, Dec. 15 at 8 p.m. New York-based progressive Bluegrass band Nefesh Mountain has been hailed as one of today’s formative boundary-pushing groups in American Roots music, South Orange Performing Arts Center, 1 SOPAC Way, South Orange, box office (973) 313-2787. PATTI LABELLE WILL BE PERFORMING AT THE NEW JERSEY PERFORMING ARTS CENTER IN NEWARK on Dec. 10 at 7 p.m. LaBelle, is a Grammy Award winning American singer, author and actress who has spent over 50 years in the music industry. Tickets to see Patti Labelle and Will Downing go on-sale Friday, May 19th at 10am at NJPAC.org 888. G.O.NJPAC (888.466.5722) or by visiting the NJPAC Box Office. Patti Labelle Ticket Link JOHN MELLENCAMP’S “LIVE AND IN PERSON 2023” NORTH AMERICAN TOUR. Mellencamp will perform for one night only at New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) in Newark, on Sunday, March 10 at 8 p.m. AN EVENING WITH JOAN OSBORNE on Friday, March 1, starting at 8 p.m. Tickets start at $39. South Orange Performing Arts Center, 1 SOPAC Way, South Orange.
NICKEL CREEK with mandolinist Chris Thile, violinist Sara Watkins and guitarist Sean Watkins on Friday, March 15 at 8 p.m., New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC), Prudential Hall Betty Wold Johnson Stage, One Center St., Newark. Tickets are $43.50 to $83.50 at www.njpac.org. BRAZILIAN LEGEND CAETANO VELOSOS SINGING SONGS FROM HIS NEW RELEASE “MEU COCO” on Saturday, April 6, at 8 p.m., NJPAC, Prudential Hall, Betty Wold Johnson Stage, One Center St., Newark. Tickets from $59.50 to $129.50 at www.njpac.org. JUDAS PRIEST, THE INVINCIBLE SHIELD TOUR, at Prudential Center on Friday, April 19 with special guest Sabaton. TIckets available at judaspriestinvincibleshield.com BONNIE RAITT AND HER BAND are bringing the “Just Like That…” tour to the New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) for a performance on Wednesday, June 5, 2024 at 7:30PM. Tickets are $49, $69, $89, $99 and $144 (plus applicable fees) and are available at www.ticketmaster.com.
THEATER PREMIERE OF “TRICH,” written and performed by United Solo Best Actress Winner Becca Schneider and directed by Jenn Haltman and Casey Pfeifer, for a two-week run from Dec. 1 to Dec. 10. “TRICH” plays Fridays at 8 p.m, Saturdays at 3 p.m and 8 p.m., and Sundays at 3 p.m., with a special midweek matinee on Thursday, Dec. 7 at 1 p.m. Tickets are $25 at lunastage.org/trich, with a limited number of $10 tickets available for each performance. “THE ILLUSIONISTS - MAGIC OF THE HOLIDAYS,” will be at New Jersey Performing Arts Center on Thursday, Dec. 7 at 8 p.m. Reserve tickets by at NJPAC.org or by calling 888. GO.NJPAC (888.466.5722) or by visiting the NJPAC Box Office at 1 Center Street, Newark, New Jersey. Tickets range from $49 to $89.
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