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Bring a lawn chair or blanket and picnic in the park. Free, unless indicated.

Arts Council of the Morris Area Annual New Jersey Symphony Orchestra Concert
Great Lawn, Giralda Farms Corporate Park, Rt. 124, Madison (rainsite: Madison High School), 973-285-5115 ext. 14. Advance tickets: Adults $12, students $4, under 4 free. At the gate: Adults $15, students $5, under 4 free.
Jun 27
     Gates open at 3pm for activities and picnicking (bring your own food, blankets, chairs; no pets or bbqs), concert begins at 6pm. Art exhibit and hands-on activities for children, teens and adults.

Berkeley Heights Summer Concert Series
Memorial Park, 908-464-0550. Wed. concerts 7:30-9pm.
Jun 30
     Geaseband.
Jul 7
     Beatlemania.
Jul 14
     Tribute to Elvis.
Jul 21
     Beginnings.

Bernards Township Parks & Recreation Jayne Hannigan Summer Concert Series
Pleasant Valley Park, 908-204-3003. Tuesdays at 7pm. Rainsite: TBA.
Jul 6
     Raritan Valley Symphonic Band.
Jul 13
     Jimmy & the Parrots, island party music.
Jul 20
     52nd Street Band, Billy Joel tribute.
Jul 27
     Beatlemania Again, Beatles stage show.

Boonton Area Cultural Arts
Grace Lord Park, W. Main St. & Essex Ave. Wednesdays at 7:30pm in June & July; 7pm in Aug. Rainsite: Darress Theatre, 615 Main St.
Jun 30
     The Kootz Band, baby boomer music.
Jul 7
     Thunderhill, country.
Jul 14
     Beauty & the Grease, 50s-60s.
Jul 21
     Ablemen, polka/variety.
Jul 28
     Symphonics, variety.
Aug 4
     Big Jeff & The Bouncy People, music for children and adults.
Aug 11
     Stone Soup Symphony, classical/show tunes.

Chatham Community Band
Concerts 7:30pm in Chatham at the Chatham Community Gazebo in Reasoner Park on Fairmount Ave.; or in Chatham Township at The Joe Stauss Memorial Gazebo on Southern Boulevard, unless noted.
Jul 3
     Chatham Fourth of July Parade, 10:30am.
Jul 8
     New Providence Summer Concert, Centennial Park, 7:30pm.
Jul 15
     Ensembles Summer Concert, 7:30pm.
Jul 22
     Chatham Twp. Summer Concert, 7:30pm.
Jul 29
     Chatham Boro Gazebo Summer Concert, 7:30.

East Hanover Music in the Park
Lurker Park, Ridgedale & Eagle Rock Ave., East Hanover, 973-428-3095. Concerts at 7:30pm unless noted, rain or shine.
Tues
     Concerts on Tues. in July and August. Check website for 2010 schedule.

Essex County's Summer Concert Series
973-268-3500. Concerts are held at parks throughout Essex County. Those at Brookdale Park, located between Bellevue & Watchung Aves. in Bloomfield, are listed below, unless noted. Concerts begin at 7:30pm.
Brookdale Park Concerts
Jun 25
     U.S. Military Academy Band.
Jul 2
     The Infernos & Fireworks.
Jul 9
     Kenny Vance & The Planotones.
Jul 16
     The Boys in Concert.
Jul 23
     Alex Bugnon/Peter White.
Jul 30
     Bobby & The Jets/Big Shot.
Aug 6
     NY Rat Pack/Soul Be It.
Other Special Events
Jul 1
     New Jersey Symphony Orchestra & Fireworks, Branch Brook Park, Newark.
Aug 13
     Garden State Concert Band, 7pm. Kip's Castle, Verona.

Flemington Music on Main Street
Main St., Flemington, hotline: 908-237-8237. Concert series with live music, food and wine service June-Aug. 7-10pm.
Jun 3
     The VooDudes, honky tonk and blues.
Jun 17
     Dane Anthony & the Edge.
Jul 1
     Generation Next.
Jul 15
     Dr. B & the Interns.
Jul 29
     Tequila Rose.
Aug 12
     Yasgur's Farm.
Aug 26
     Big City.
FRBA Classic Car Shows
Unity Bank, corner of Main & Fulper. 5-8:30pm. Live music and classic car show.
Jun 12, 26, Jul 10, 24, Aug 7, 21, Sep 4
Special Event
Jul 17
     Salsa Night, 4-10pm. Main St.

Florham Park Gazebo Concerts
Gazebo, 111 Ridgedale Ave. Sundays at 7pm. If questionable weather, 973-301-9698. Rainsite: Ridgedale School, 71 Ridgedale Ave.
Jun 6
     The B-Street Band, Springsteen tribute band.
Jun 13
     Rubix Kube, 80s tribute band.
Jun 20
     Tom Chapin & Friends, Grammy Award winner family show.
Jun 27
     The David Aaron Orchestra.
Jul 11
     Beginnings, Chicago tribute band.
Jul 18
     Sensational Soul Cruisers, Motown & R&B.
Jul 25
     Parrot Beach, Jimmy Buffet tribute band.
Aug 1
     The British Invasion Tribute, 60s-80s.
Aug 8
     Jesse Garron's Tribute to Elvis.

Folks on the Island: American Folk Music on Governors Island
Governors Island, NY, 212-602-0747. Free folk concert 2pm. Free ferry service runs hourly beginning at 10am from Slip 7, Battery Maritime Building, adjacent to the Staten Island Ferry.
Jul 4
     Rosanne Cash, 2pm.

Freehold Summer Concert Series
Hall of Records Parking Lot, Freehold, 732-462-3584. Thursdays 7:30-9:30pm.
Jul 1
     The Nerds.
Jul 8
     Jersey Four, music of the Four Seasons.
Jul 15
     U2 Nationa, music of U2.
Jul 22
     Tusk, music of Fleetwood Mac.
Jul 29
     Jimmy and the Parrots, music of Jimmy Buffet.
Aug 12
     Mission Dance.
Aug 19
     Beatles Faux Sale, music of The Beatles.

Hanover Township Concert Series
Brickyard Field, Bee Meadow Park, Hanover Twp., 973-428-2463. Activity line: 973-887-7870. Concerts Mondays at 7:30-9pm. Food and beverages for sale.
Jul 5
     Hotel California, Eagles tribute band.
Jul 12
     Smooth, Motown revue.
Jul 19
     Bobby & the Jets, Elton John tribute.
Jul 26
     The Duprees, oldies.

Hoboken Summer Enchanted Evenings
Free concerts along the Hudson 7-9pm. Frank Sinatra Park, Sinatra Dr. between 4th & 5th Sts., 201-420-2207.
Jun 10
     Sinatra Idol Contest.
Jun 17
     Drums of Thunder; Garden Street Music.
Jun 24
     The Gordys.
Jul 1
     TBA.
Jul 8
     TBA.
Jul 15
     Dave Calamoneri & Trainwreck.
Jul 22
     Guitar Bar Allstars.
Jul 29
     Smokey's Roundup.
Aug 5
     Orchestra ChaRay, Latin, salsa & more.
Aug 12
     Sinatra Idol Winners 2007-2009.
Aug 19
     Julio Fernandez & Friends, jazz, soul & funk.
Aug 26
     Swingadelic, swing, jazz & jump blues.
Family Fun Nights
Shipyard Park, 13th St. & McFeeley Dr. (behind Kings). Tues. 7-8pm.
Jun 22
     The Fuzzy Lemons.
Jun 29
     Mother Goose.
Jul 13
     Americana Family Jamboree.
Jul 20
     Big Jeff & the Bouncy People.
Jul 27
     Erin Lee & the Up Past Bedtime Band.
Aug 3
     Oakie Dokie Clown.
Aug 10
     Yosi.
Aug 17
     Starfish.
Aug 24
     Polka Dot aka Ron Albanese.

Summer Concerts on the Hudson
Lincoln Harbor Park on the Weehawken Waterfront. Concert hotline: 201-716-4540. Free family-friendly concerts at 7pm presented by Hudson Riverfront Performing Arts Center, Inc. Check website for 2010 schedule and rain policy or call concert hotline.

Hunterdon County Park System Music Under the Stars Concert Series
Deer Path Park (Rt. 78 to Rt. 31S), W. Woodschurch Rd., Readington Twp., 908-782-PARK. Thurs. concerts 7-9pm. Refreshments for sale. Please note: alcoholic beverages are not permitted and please car pool. Rain location: Hunterdon Central Regional High School auditorium.
Jun 17
     Dave Fry, guitar and mandolin; Rock Roots, trace the evolution of American pop and rock 'n roll.
Jun 24
     Hunterdon Symphony.
Jul 1
     Emil Stucchio & The Classics.
Jul 8
     Hunterdon Harmonizers.
Jul 15
     Ragdoll, The Four Seasons tribute.

Lincoln Center Out of Doors
Events hotline: 212-875-5766. Free festival of world music, jazz, internationally acclaimed dance, special events, and fun for kids on the plazas of Lincoln Center each summer during the month of Aug.
Jul 28-Aug 15
Selected Events
Aug 7
Kids Day, Willie May Rock Camp for Girls Summer Revue, 2pm. Puppet Pageant, 4pm. Hearst Plaza/Barclays Capital Grove.
Midsummer Night Swing
Three weeks of dancing under the stars at Lincoln Center's Damrosch Park (62nd between Columbus & Amsterdam) offers a wide range of dance and music styles. Dance lessons 6:30-7:30, live music & dancing begin 7:30. Admission $15.
Jun 29-Jul 17
Jul 17
Kid's Dance, learn the basics of ballroom, tango and swing. 3pm. $5, under 5 free.

Livingston Music Under the Stars
Memorial Park Gazebo, Livingston, 973-535-7925. Concerts on Sun. 7-8:30pm. Rainsite: Community Center. See website for 2010 schedule.

Long Branch Jazz & Blues on the Beach
West End Park, corner of Brighton & Ocean Aves., Long Branch, 732-923-2044. Jazz and blues concerts every Sun. 7pm.
Jun 13-Aug 29
     Blues by the Beach, Sundays at 7pm.
Thursday By The Sea
Festival Plaza in Pier Village (south side of Ocean Place Resort & Spa). Thursdays at 7pm.
Jun 17-Aug 26
     Thursdays, 7pm.
Downtown Tuesday Nights
On the new Broadway Stage near McDonalds.
Jun 29
     Beatlemania.
Jul 6
     Long Branch High School Orchestra.
Jul 13
     Sensational Soul Cruisers.
Jul 20
     Valerie Adams.
Classic Car Events
In the event of rain, concerts at Ocean Place Resort & Spa.
Jun 20
     16th Annual Cruise to the Jersey Shore, 9-4. Rock 'n roll concert featuring The Party Dolls, on the Great Lawn, Boardwalk Promenade near Rooney's, 1pm. Car Show at the Oceanfront Promenade.
Jul 10
     West End Cruise Night, Brighton Ave., 6-10pm. Entertainment by Parkway Joe and the Tokens, The Cherubs and featuring Herman's Hermits starring Peter Noone.
Aug 7
     West End Cruise Night, Brighton Ave. & Kossick Way, 6-10pm. Music by RB Express, The Wrecks and featuring The Duprees.
Sept 4
     Long Branch Jazz & Blues Festival, 1-10pm. Vendors, well-known jazz and blues artists and fireworks on the Great Lawn by the Promenade. Sponsored by the Jersey Shore Jazz and Blues Foundation.

Met in the Parks
212-362-6000. The Metropolitan Opera presents free performances in parks in and around New York City each summer. 8pm, no tickets required.
Selected Events
Jul 12
     Central Park SummerStage.
Jul 22
     Tappen Park, Staten Island.

Millburn-Short Hills Summer Concerts
Taylor Park, Millburn, 973-564-7097. Donations for funding may be sent to Township of Millburn, Recreation Dept. Concerts, 375 Millburn Ave., Millburn 07041. Call 973-564-7096 for rainout information.
Jun 27
     Street Hassle, rock & roll.
Jul 18
     Van Martin & His Big Band, tribute to Frank Sinatra.
Aug 1
     The Kootz, rock & roll with fiber.
Aug 22
     The Characters, rock & roll.

Morristown Summer Concerts
Sponsored by Arts Council of the Morris Area, 973-285-5115. 45-minute concerts featuring a wide range of musical styles.
Concerts On the Green
Jun 15
     Fula Ensemble, West African music. 12:15-1.
Jun 29
     Conroy Warren, Caribbean music. 12:15-1.
Concerts On the Plaza
Jul 13
     Los Ciegos Del Barrio, Latino music. 6-7pm.
Jul 27
     Featu, Japanese music. 6-7pm.

Music at Moorland
Moorland Farms, Far Hills, 908-685-2500. Concert benefit for Somerset Medical Center featuring the New Jersey Symphony Orchestra and fireworks by the Grucci family.
Jun 24
Gates open at 5:30; concert at 7:30; fireworks at dusk. General admission $25 in advance, $50 day of event. Children 14 and under free. Food tent or bring picnic.

New Jersey Performing Arts Center
Theater Square, One Center St., Newark, hotline: 973-353-8046.
Sounds of the City Outdoor Music Series
Outdoor music series on Thursday evenings in July and Aug. features different groups each evening. 5-9:45pm. Special $7 parking in lots B & C and Military Park garage.
Jun 24-Aug 26
Sounds of the City, Thursday evenings.

New Providence Night Under the Stars
Centennial Park, corner of Springfield Ave. and Academy St., New Providence, 908-464-4430. Thursday concerts 7:30-9, kids' show 6:30-7:15. In case of rain, concert is in the gym.
Jul 8
     The Chatham Community Band.
Jul 15
     The Cindy Marro Band.
Jul 22
     The 1910 Fruitgum Company.
Jul 29
     Uncle Floyd & his New Jersey Antics!
Aug 5
     Tim Gillis Band.

New York City Summer Concerts
NBC Today Show Free Summer Concerts
Friday mornings on the plaza at Rockefeller Center (between 49th & 50th Sts. near 5th Ave.). Show starts at 7am.
Jun 11
     Rascal Flatts.
Jun 18
     James Taylor & Carol King.
Jun 25
     Maxwell.
Jul 2
     Maroon 5.
Jul 9
     Lady Gaga.
Jul 16
     Enrique Iglesias.
Jul 23
     John Mayer.
Jul 30
     Carrie Underwood.
Aug 6
     Train.
Aug 13
     KeSha.
Aug 20
     Keith Urban.
Aug 27
     Katy Perry.
Good Morning America Free Summer Concerts
Friday mornings in Rumsey Playfield in Central Park (Fifth Ave. & East 69th St.). Show starts at 7am, recommended arrival at 6am.
Jun 12
     Norah Jones & Sarah McLachlan.
Jun 18
     Miley Cyrus.
Jun 25
     Alicia Keys.
Jul 2
     Mary J. Blige.
Jul 9
     TBA.
Jul 16
     The Go-Go's.
Jul 23
     Sheryl Crow.
Jul 30
     Black Eyed Peas.
Aug 6
     TBA.
Aug 13
     Jonas Brothers & Demi Lovato, Camp Rock 2.
Aug 20
     Rihanna.
Aug 27
     Lady Antebellum.

Patriots Theater Concerts on the Landing
Patriots Theater at the War Memorial, Memorial Dr., Trenton, 609-984-8400. Lunchtime concerts Tues. 12-2.
Tues
     Concerts on the Landing, 12-2 July-Aug.

Peapack-Gladstone Concerts in the Park
Liberty Park, Main St., Peapack-Gladstone, 908-234-2251. Wed. 7-9pm.
Jul 7
     SunDog Country, classic & contemporary rock.
Jul 14
     Mr. Ray.
Jul 21
     The Kootz, rock 'n roll.
Jul 28
     Whitehouse Wind Symphony.
Aug 4
     National Night OutBriz.
Aug 11
     Tequila Rose, country.
Aug 18
     Big Jeff, children's entertainer.
Aug 25
     Open Jam.

PNC Arts Center
Parkway exit 116, Holmdel, 732-442-9200. Free classical programs and heritage festivals presented by Garden State Arts Center Foundation. See Shows for heritage festivals.
Classical Events
For tickets, send a note requesting performance and number of tickets with self-addressed, stamped envelope to Garden State Arts Foundation, Attn: Name of performance, PO Box 5013, Woodbridge, NJ 07095-5013.
Sep 24
Westfield Symphony Orchestra, 8pm.

Red Bank Street Life
Downtown Red Bank, 888-447-8696.
Fri
Ghost Tours, tours begin at 8:30pm, Dublin House Courtyard, 30 Monmouth St. Fri. nights Aug.-Sept.; Fri. & Sat. nights in Oct.
Sat
Streetlife, downtown streets. Music, clowns, dancers, artists 7-10pm Sat. June 5-Aug. 28.

River to River Festival
More than 500 free music, dance and family performances take place from June to September at different locations in lower Manhattan including the World Financial Center Plaza, Rockefeller Park, Battery Park, South Street Seaport, and others.
Jun-Sept
Selected Events
Jun 26
Children's Day & Fireworks and The Apples in Stereo, 12pm, The Seaport. Performances by Gordon from Sesame St., Angelina Ballerina, Rebecca Frezza and Big Truck and more.
Jul 4
Dan Zanes Jam & Jubilee: The Battery 4th of July Concert & Family Festival, 2pm, Battery Park. Doors open 1pm.

Sandy Hook Beach Concert Series
Gateway National Recreation Area, Sandy Hook, Beach Area E, 732-291-7733. Wed. 6pm. Free admission to park after 5pm. Sponsored by the Sandy Hook Foundation.
Jun 23
     Quincy Mumford, rock 'n reggae.
Jun 30
     Tim McLoone & The Shirleys, rock/Americana.
Jul 7
     The Shots, party rock with a Celtic flair.
Jul 14
     Brian Kirk & The Jirks, rock & roll.
Jul 21
     BethAnne Clayton Band, country rock.
Jul 28
     Pat Guadagno & the Candle Brothers, folk rock.
Aug 4
     Tim McLoone & The Shirleys, rock/Americana.
Aug 11
     The Robert Murdock Band, British Invasion/60's.
Aug 18
     Rain Date.
Aug 25
     JoBonano & the Godsons of Soul, rock & roll.

Somerset County Park Commission Summer Concert Series
908-722-1200. Concerts at Duke Island Park bandshell, Old York Rd., Bridgewater, 7-8:30pm, unless noted. In case of inclement weather over the weekend, 908-722-1200, ext. 351. Bring food donation to help the Food Bank Network of Somerset County.
Jun 27
     11th Annual Party in the Park, Family Volunteer Day featuring Bobby & The Jets, Elton John tribute. Participate in family volunteer projects 5-8pm, concert 7-8:30pm. Bring school supplies or books to donate.
Jul 4
     4th of July Family Festival, featuring Jimmy & the Parrots and the Rhythm Doctors. Historical re-enactments, children's activities, fireworks at 9:30pm. 5-11pm, North Branch Park.
Jul 11
     Kenny Vance & the Planotones.
Jul 18
     The Boys in Concert, with special guest.
Jul 25
      14th Annual Bayou Fest at Duke Island Park, featuring The Voodudes (5:30-6:30pm) and Lil Malcolm & Zydeco House Rockers (7pm).
Aug 1
     Tony Trischka, bluegrass.
Aug 8
     Hubert Sumlin, blues.
Aug 15
     The B-Street Band, a Springsteen tribute.
Aug 22
     Junior Walker's All Stars, Motown.
Aug 29
     The Jumpers Orchestra, high energy orchestra.

Somerville Friday Night Concert Series
Classic car show downtown and concert on the lawn of Somerville Borough Hall, 25 West End Ave., Somerville, every Friday night weather permitting. Raindate is the following Mon. evening. Concert at 7pm.
Jun 11
     Whitehouse Wind Symphony.
Jun 18
     John Nobile's Summer Swing Orchestra.
Jun 25
     Evangel Praise Band, rock.
Jul 2
     Ted Lyons, folk/rock.
Jul 9
     Heather Mulvey, Americana/Celtic/acoustic folk.
Jul 16
     Tom Klimchock, country.
Jul 23
     The Nick Novicky Tribute Orchestra, polka.
Jul 30
     John Harrity, jazz/rock.
Aug 6
     Ginny Johnston & Mosaic, folk rock.
Aug 13
     Dixie Mix Dixieland Band, Dixieland/jazz/blues.
Aug 20
     Marshall's Dixieland Band, jazz.
Aug 27
     Gordon James, jazz.

South Orange Outdoor Concert Series
Meadowland Park, N. Ridgewood Rd., South Orange, 973-378-7754 ext. 3. Wednesdays in July at 7:30pm. Local restaurants set up at 7:00 for dining. Visit website by 3pm for weather updates.
Jul TBD
Main St. South Orange Downtown After Sundown (DAS) Concert Series
Spiotta Park, Village Plaza & South Orange Ave. and corner plaza on Sloan St. and South Orange Ave. 973-763-6899. Fri. and Sat. evenings, weather permitting, 8-10:30pm.
Thru Jul 31
Downtown After Sundown, concerts Fri. and Sat. nights, 8-10:30pm.

SummerStage
Rumsey Playfield, mid-park at 72nd St. off 5th, Central Park, 212-360-2777. Parks weather hotline: 212-875-5709. City Parks Foundation brings more than 30 free concerts, performances, and readings to Central Park June-Aug. A series of benefit concerts, featuring some of the biggest stars in contemporary music, support the free shows.
Jun 1-Sep 26
Selected Free Events
Jul 11
     Dr. Jimmy Cliff, Trevor Hall, Victor Deme, 3pm.
Jul 18
     Global Family Day, featuring Ralph's World, Bethany & Rufus and Cirque-tacular Entertainment, 3pm.
Jul 21
     Comedy Central Park, presents The Daily Show & Friends, hosted by Lewis Black. 8pm.
Jul 24
     Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, 8pm.
Other Free Central Park Concerts 8pm on Great Lawn.
Jul 13
     New York Philharmonic.
Jul 14
     New York Philharmonic, Bradford Marsalis, alto saxophone.

Summit "Hot Summer Nights"
Village Green, Broad St., Summit, 908-277-2932. Tues. evenings in July at 7pm.
Jul 6
     The Bronx Wanderers, tribute to Dion & Frankie Valli & the Four Seasons.
Jul 13
     The Beth Anne Clayton Band, country pop.
Jul 20
     Carnaby Street, British invasion.
Jul 27
     The B Street Band, Springsteen tribute band.

Union County Summer Arts Festival
Wednesday evening concerts at 7:30pm are held at Echo Lake Park, Springfield Ave. end, Westfield/Mountainside or Oak Ridge Park, 136 Oak Ridge Rd., Clark, 908-527-4900. In case of rain, concerts will be held in the Cranford High School auditorium. Call hotline, 908-558-4079, after 3pm on day of concert. Refreshment stand on site.
Echo Lake Park Concerts
Jul 7
     The Machine, music of Pink Floyd.
Jul 14
     Bob Marley Tribute Show.
Jul 21
     Taboo, Santana tribute band.
Oak Ridge Park Concerts
Jul 28
     Strawberry Fields, Beatles tribute band.
Aug 4
     Dr. Ks Motown Review.
Aug 11
     The Rat Pack, music of Sinatra and friends.
Aug 18
     The Nerds, Jersey Shore party band.
Aug 25
     Jimmy & the Parrots, Jimmy Buffett cover band.

Warren Recreation
Municipal grounds, 46 Mountain Blvd., Warren, 908-753-8000, ext. 270. Thurs. 7-9pm. Raindate: Next day.
Music Under the Stars
Jun 17
     Craig Helgeson & Mike Doyle, township residents, favorites.
Jul 6
     Bob Marino, with special guest Joe Cerisano.
Kids Concerts
Mountain Blvd. (in frontof Municipal Building), 7pm. If it rains, concert will be held at Watchung High School.
Jul 8
     Mr. Ray.
Jul 10
     Alex Bryden's Summer Soul Arts Festival.
Jul 15
     Big Nancy & the Supreme Court.
Jul 22
     Michael Craig Band.
Jul 29
     Battle of the Bands.

Westfield Summer Concerts
Tues
Sweet Sounds Downtown Jazz Festival every Tues. July-Aug. Multiple acts play 7-9 on downtown streets. 908-789-9444. Raindate: Wednesday.
Thurs
Swing Band, 7:30-9 Thurs. June 24-July 22. Mindowaskin Park Bandstand, E. Broad St., 908-789-4080.

Woodbridge Wednesdays
Main & School Sts., Woodbridge, 732-602-6045. Entertainment begins at 6pm, concerts start at 7:30pm. Farmers Market open 3-7:30pm June 23-Oct. 27. Rain location: Woodbridge Middle School, 525 Barron Ave.
Jun 9
     Gandalf Murphy & The Slambovian Circus of Dreams, Americana roots rock. Free historic walking tour.
Jun 23
     Rumba con Son, salsa/merengue/bachata.
Jun 30
     Falu, South Asian fusion. Bollywood Nights, Bhangra Dancers.
Jul 7
     Ready in 10, original rock. Main Street 4-Mile Pizza Run.
Jul 14
     Meta & The Cornerstones, reggae/African, evening of dance & fitness with local dance schools.
Jul 28
     Marty & The Martians, classic & current cover rock. Pre-show featuring Woodbridge Idol Winners Past & Present.
Aug 4
     Aztec Two Step, folk-rock plus Green Drinks sustainable networking and info.
Aug 11
     McPeake, Irish folk music. Walking tour of local green businesses.
Jun 16, Jul 21, Aug 18
     Vintage Car Cruise Nights.

movies in the park

Berkeley Heights Movie in the Park
Memorial Park, Park Ave. & Planfield Ave., 908-464-0550. Thurs. at 8:30 (dusk). Free popcorn and water.
Jul 8
Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs.

Bernards Township Movies & Games in the Park
Dunham Park, 908-204-3003. Movies and games Wed. at 8:45pm. Rain site: Dunham Indoor Room.
Jul 7
     Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs, PG.
Jul 14
     Charlotte's Web, G. Family Fun Night, 6:30.
Jul 21
     Family Game Night, Wii Sports.
Jul 28
     Monsters v. Aliens, PG.

Branchburg Movies in the Park
White Oak Park, Baird Rd., 908-526-1300 ext 188. Dusk.
Jun 26, Jul 17

Fanwood Movies at LaGrande Park
LaGrande Park, Fanwood, 908-370-7092. Tuesdays at dusk, approx. 8:30pm at the beginning of the schedule, 8pm by end. Raindate is the following evening.
Jun 29
     The Fantastic Mr. Fox.
Jul 6
     Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian.
Jul 13
     Imagine That.
Jul 20
     Monsters vs. Aliens.
Jul 27
     Ice Age 3.
Aug 3
     Alvin & the Chipmunks: The Sqeakquel.
Aug 10
     Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs. Aug 17 Up.

Flemington Family Film Night
On the grass at Turntable Junction, Flemington. Hotline: 908-237-8237. Wed. nights at dusk. Raindate on Thurs.
Jun 16-Sept 7
Florham Park Movie Night Great Lawn of Municipal complex, 111 Ridgedale Ave., Florham Park, 973-410-5390.
Aug 3
Movie TBA. 8pm.

Hoboken Movies Under the Stars
Pier A Park (at the east most end), 1st St. & Frank Sinatra Dr., 201-420-2207. Wed. June-Aug. Show starts at sunset, approx. 9pm in June & July, 8:15pm in Aug. Water, soda, popcorn, candy and more available at concession booth.
Jun 9
     Up in the Air.
Jun 16
     TBA, special premiere.
Jun 23
     Edward Scissorhands.
Jun 30
     Grease: The Sing-A-Long Version.
Jul 14
     Avatar.
Jul 21
     Amelia.
Jul 28
     Date Night.
Aug 4
     Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs, 8:15pm.
Aug 11
     Fantastic Mr. Fox, 8:15pm.
Aug 18
     Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs.

Morris County Parks Movie
On the Great Lawn, Frelinghuysen Arboretum, 53 E. Hanover Ave. (Rt. 511), Morris Township, 973-326-7600. 7:30pm, arboretum opens at 6pm. Picnics welcome. $10 per car.
Aug 27
     Wall-E.

Morristown Moonlight Movies
On the Green, Morristown, 973-455-1133. Thursdays at sundown. Visit www.morristown-nj.org for weather updates.
Aug 5, 12, 19, 26

Princeton Art Museum Outdoor Films
Lawn outside the main entrance, McCormick Hall, center of campus, Princeton, 609-258-3788. Sundown. Popcorn and soda will be served. Rain location: McCormick 101.
Jul 22
     Chinatown.
Jul 29
     Jaws.
Aug 5
     Days of Heaven.

Union County Family Flix
908-527-4900, Hotline: 558-4079. 8:45pm in good weather only. Snack stand.
Jun 29
     Beethoven, Warinanco Park, Elizabeth.
Jul 6
     Little Rascals, Warinanco Park, Elizabeth.
Jul 13
     The Tale of Despereaux, Warinanco Park.
Jul 27
     Muppet Movie, Meisel Park, Springfield.
Aug 3
     Shrek 2, Meisel Park, Springfield.
Aug 17
     Monsters vs Aliens, Nomahegan Park, Cranford.
Aug 24
     Racing Stripes, Nomahegan Park, Cranford.

Warren Recreation
Warren Township Library lawn, 46 Mountain Blvd., Warren, 908-753-8000. Thursdays at dusk, about 8:15pm. Food and drink available. Rain location: Municipal Court room.
Aug 5
     The Muppet Movie, G.
Aug 12
     Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs, PG.
Aug 1
      The Incredibles, PG.

Washington Crossing State Park Open Air Theatre
355 Washington Crossing-Pennington Rd., Titusville, 609-737-0623. Monday movies begin at sunset. Raindate: Tuesday. Admission $10 per car.
Jun 14
     The Birds, Alfred Hitchcock.
Jun 21
     West Side Story.
Jun 28
     Charlotte's Web.
Jul 5
     A League of Their Own.
Jul 12
     Psycho, Alfred Hitchcock.
Jul 19
     Hairspray.
Jul 26
     Spiderman.

plays in the park

Bernards Township Parks & Recreation
Pleasant Valley Park amphitheater, 908-204-3003. 8pm. Rainsite: Ridge High School. Free. Bring your own seating, bug spray and flashlight.
Jul 15-17, 22-24
The Music Man.
Jul 30-31, Aug 5-7
Macbeth.

Brookdale Summer Shakespeare Ensemble
The Great Lawn, Brookdale Community College, Lincroft, 732-224-2411. Free performances Thurs.-Sat. at 7pm, Sun. at 6pm. If raining, performance will be inside BPAC.
Jul 8-18
Julius Caesar, Brookdale Shakespeare Ensemble.

Hoboken Theatre in the Park
Free outdoor performances by local theatre companies of Hudson County at Shipyard Park, 13th St. & McFeeley Dr. (behind Kings Supermarket) or Frank Sinatra Park Amphitehater, Frank Sinatra Dr. between 4th & 5th Sts. Hudson Film Group 917-402-3482. 7pm, Burchard Auditorium, 6th St. & River Terrace, Stevens Institute.
Jul 29
     On the Waterfront, staged reading by New Artists Theater Company. 7pm.
Theater Company at DeBaun Auditorium
201-216-8937.
Jun 19-20, 26-27
     Bartholomew Fair, Sinatra Park. Fridays at 7pm, Saturdays at 4 & 7pm.
Jun 21, 28
     Bartholomew Fair, Shipyard Park, 4pm.
Aug 14
     TBA, by Pregones Theatre, performed in English & Spanish. 7pm. 201-792-7097.
Hudson Shakespeare Company Shakespeare in the Park
973-449-7443. Free performances in Hudson County parks and throughout the state.
Shows at 7pm.
Jun 15
     Winters Tale, Shipyard Park.
Jun 22
     Winters Tale, Sinatra Park.
Jun 29
     Winters Tale, Sinatra Park.
Jul 13
     Troilus & Cressida, Sinatra Park.
Jul 20
     Troilus & Cressida, Shipyard Park.
Aug 3
     The Merry Wives of Windsor, Shipyard Park.
Aug 17
     The Merry Wives of Windsor, Sinatra Park.

Plays-In-The-Park
Stephen J. Capestro Theater, Rt. 1S (1 block south of Menlo Park Mall), Edison, 732-548-2884. Bring your own low-back chairs for these very popular performances presented by the Middlesex County Dept. of Parks & Recreation. Box office opens at 5:30pm, performance at 8:30pm. Tickets available on day of performance only, no advance sales. No performances on Sun. Adults $6, srs. $5, 12 & under free.
Jun 23-Jul 3
     1776. No performance July 4 or Sundays.
Jul 14-24
     The Wedding Singer.
Aug 5-15
     High School Musical.

The Public Theater Shakespeare in Central Park
Delacorte Theater, mid-park at 80th St., Central Park, 212-260-2400. Pick up free tickets (two max. per person) on the day of performance beginning at 1pm at the Delacorte Theater. A limited number of tickets are available online the day of performance. Online tickets are awarded randomly, not in order of receipt. Performances Tues.-Sun. at 8pm.
Jun 9-Aug 1
     The Winter's Tale; The Merchant of Venice.

Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey Outdoor Stage
Open-air Greek amphitheatre on the campus of the College of Saint Elizabeth, 2 Convent Station, Morris Twp., 973-408-5600. Tues.-Sun. at 8:15pm. Tickets $32/$16.
Jun 23-Aug 1
     The Servant of Two Masers, by Carlo Goldoni.
Free Picnic Series Performances
Next Stage Ensemble, Shakespeare Theatre's touring company of young actors-in-training, perform abridged classics on the lawn of the F.M. Kirby Shakespeare Theatre, 36 Madison Ave. at Lancaster Rd., Madison. 5:30pm.
Jul 24
     As You Like It, by Homer..
Aug 7
     The Rover, by Aphra Behn.

Washington Crossing State Park Open Air Theatre
355 Washington Crossing-Pennington Rd., Titusville, 609-737-0623. Performances Fri. & Sat. at 11am, Sun. at 3pm. All seats $5, purchase tickets on day of show.
Children's Theatre
Jun 25-27
     Jack & the Beanstalk.
Jul 2-4, 9-11
     Snow White.
Jul 16-18, 23-25
     The Frog Prince.
Jul 30-Aug 1, Aug 6-8
     Disney's Cinderella Kids.
Aug 13-15, 20-22
     Rapunzel.
Aug 27-29, Sep 3-5
     Disney's Aladdin Jr.
Mainstage Theatre
Performances are Fri. & Sat. at 7:30pm. Adults $10, 12 & under $7. Purchase tickets on day of performance.
Jun25-27
     The Wizard of Oz.
Jul 9-11
     Moon Over Buffalo.
Jul 30-Aug 1
     Pippin.
Aug 6-8
     The World Goes Round, The Songs of Kander & Ebb.
Aug13-15
     Into the Woods.
Aug 20-22, Aug 27-29
     Seussical the Musical.
Sep 10-12, Sep 17-19
     Annie.

music and dance

the arts
The Arts, "Theater" and "Music and Dance" categories, include an incredible array of performances for all ages-from parents and grandparents to young adults, teens, older students and young children. Shows specifically designed for young children are typically found under a title like "Family Series." Keep in mind that many shows for family audiences are full-length productions and will be enjoyed best by older children and teens. Age recommendations are only guidelines. Parents must use their discretion in determining their individual child's readiness for a theater, music or dance performance.

The Arts Council of the Morris Area (973-258-5115) and Arts Council of the Essex Area (973-744-1717) publish complete arts calendars
each quarter. Subscriptions and other benefits are available with membership.

The Acoustic Cafe
Our Lady of Mercy School Cafeteria, 25 Fremont Ave. (GSP exit 172), Park Ridge, 201-573-0718. Live music coffeehouse presenting local, independent and nationally touring performers Sept.-May.

AcousticLive.com
A comprehensive listing of acoustic performances in the New York metropolitan area.

Afternoon Music
At Unitarian Church, 4 Waldron Ave., Summit, 908-273-3245. Four Sunday concerts Oct.-April at 4pm, reception for the musicians follows. Students free, subscriptions available.

Alborada Spanish Dance Theatre
732-416-1647. Flamenco and Spanish dance company performs during fall and spring at venues throughout the state.

American Repertory Ballet
80 Albany St., New Brunswick, 732-249-1254. Oct.-May season with annual Nutcracker performances at theaters throughout the state. Special subscription for young adults (ages 18-25).
Dec
Graham Lustig's The Nutcracker at theaters throughout the state.

Appel Farm Arts & Music Center
457 Shirley Rd., Elmer, 800-394-1211. Year round programs include concert series, family series, arts classes, summer camp and annual arts and music festival in June. See Theatre for family theater series.

Arts Maplewood
Burgdorff Cultural Center, 10 Durand Rd., Maplewood, 973-378-2133. Hosts annual Maplewood jazz weekend in Oct., What Exit? theater company, Terra Lyrica Chamber Music series, Underground Concert series, Music for Kids and The Performance Classroom, theater classes for grades K-4.

Bergen Performing Arts Center
30 North Van Brunt St., Englewood, 201-227-1030. Oct.-May season offers music, dance, New Jersey Symphony Orchestra concerts, comedy, family and special events. See Theatre for family theatre events.
Family Fun & Holiday Magic 2010-2011
Dec 4-5
     New Jersey Ballet's Nutcracker, 1 & 4:30pm.
Dec 19
     Leahy Irish Family Christmas, 7pm.
Feb 26
     Peking Acrobats, 1 & 4pm.

Bickford Theatre
Bickford Theatre at the Morris Museum, 6 Normandy Heights Rd., Morristown, 973-971-3706. Year round performances include special concert events, movies, Main Stage and children's theater series and Jazz Showcase, co-sponsored by the New Jersey Jazz Society. Student discounts and subscriptions available.
Bickford Jazz Showcase
All shows begin at 8pm. $15 advance, $18 at the door.
Jun 14
     Jim Fryer with his UnUsual Suspects, trombone.
Jun 21
     Gelber & Manning, vaudeville-type show.
Jun 28
     "Boogie Bob" Seeley.
Jul 12
     String of Pearls, vocal trio.
Jul 19
     Jazz Lobsters, the area's best big band.
Jul 26
     The Big 72, Drummer Kevin Dorn's new group.
Aug 2
     Neville Dickie, world renowned stride piano.
Aug 3
     Paris Washboard.
Aug 9
     Guitarist Chuck Anderson & his Trio.
Aug 16
     Bob Milne, ragtime raconteur.
Aug 23
     Clarinetist Dan Levinson & Palomar Quartet.

Bloomfield Youth Band
Comprised of high school and collegiate musicians, the band performs three or four public concerts each year. Performances at Bloomfield Middle School, 60 Huck Rd., Bloomfield. Sponsored by the Bloomfield Recreation Commission. Tickets $8, 12 & under free.
Jun 12

Calvary Chorale
31 Woodland Ave., Summit, 908-277-1814. Sept.-May season of concerts on Sundays at 3pm.

Central Presbyterian Church Sanctuary Arts Series
70 Maple St., Summit, 908-273-0441. Friday music concerts celebrate the holiday seasons during advent & lent. Bring your own lunch or buy at church kitchen. All concerts Fri. 12:15-1pm, unless noted. Free, open to the public.

Chatham Community Band
Community band presents free concerts to Chatham and surrounding communities.
Jul 3
     Chatham 4th of July Parade, 10:30am.
Jul 8
     New Providence Summer Concert, 7:30pm.
Jul 15
     Ensembles Summer Concert, 7:30pm.
Jul 22
     Chatham Township Summer Concert, 7:30pm.
Jul 29
     Chatham Boro Gazebo Summer Concert, 7:30.

Coffee with Conscience
908-412-9105. Monthly folk concerts Sept.-June feature professional and touring singer/songwriters. Performances at 1st United Methodist Church of Westfield, 1 E. Broad St., Westfield. Net proceeds from concerts are donated to charity.

Colonial Symphony
973-984-7400. Oct.-May season at Community Theatre at Mayo Center for Performing Art in Morristown or Drew University Dorothy Young Center for the Arts in Madison. Pre-concert conversations at 7pm, concerts at 8pm. Subscriptions; student discounts; school programs.

Community Theatre at Mayo Center for the Performing Arts
100 South St., Morristown, 973-539-8008. 1,200-seat venue offers a wide array of classical music, jazz, dance, drama, comedy, children's programming and contemporary music. Create-your-own subscriptions; family subscriptions; student and group discounts. Internship/community service programs available to high school students. School-time shows open to school groups. See listing under Theatre for additional events.
Selected Family Events
Jun 27
The Laurie Berkner Band, 1 & 4pm.
Jul 21
The Gizmo Guys, 10:30am.

Count Basie Theatre
99 Monmouth St., Red Bank, 732-842-9000. Nov.-June season of concerts by major recording artists, comedy, dance, theater, classical music and family events in a 1,550 seat theater circa 1926. Cool School offers classes in acting, dance, music, voice and videography; youth jazz training program for middle and high school students; school shows. See listing under Theatre for additional events and check website for new shows.

Crescent Concert Series
Crescent Avenue Presbyterian Church, 716 Watchung Ave., Plainfield, 908-756-2468. Sept.-May series includes concerts by the Crescent Choral Society, the Crescent Singers and outside professional and amateur groups and solo artists. The annual Showcase for Exceptional Young Artists, features local young musicians, age 16 and under, chosen by audition.

Discovery Orchestra
P.O. Box 4064, Warren, 908-226-7300. Professional symphonic orchestra presents a Sept.-June season of concerts, in-home recitals and listening courses recommended for ages 13 and up. Student, group and subscription discounts.

Drew University Arts
Concert Hall, 36 Madison Ave., Madison, 973-408-3917. Drew hosts Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center performances, music and theater arts department events, annual Drew Forum lecture series and the Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey.

Friends of the Library Concert Series
Somerset County/Bridgewater Library, N. Bridge & Vogt Dr., Bridgewater, 908-526-4016 x119. Monthly Friday night concerts Sept.-Nov. and Jan.-May 8-9:45pm and Saturday Family Series at 10:30 or 2pm. Free, no sign-up is needed.

Hanover Wind Symphony
973-ANDANTE. Oct.-Aug. season includes concerts throughout Morris County and annual summer Gazebo Series.

Hunterdon Symphony
Tickets: 908-713-1360. Nov-May season at venues throughout Hunterdon County. Saturday Strings program and orchestra camp for youth.
Jun 24
Pops Concert, 7pm. Deer Path Park.

Kean Stage
Kean University Wilkins Theatre or Eugene and Shelley Enlow Hall, Morris Ave., Union, 908-737-7469. Sept.-May season includes world-class music and dance artists, chamber music series, student and faculty productions, Holocaust Resource Center events, lecture series, family series and on school time performances. Student rates; subscriptions. See Theatre for more events.

Livingston Symphony Orchestra
Four concert series takes place Nov.-May at Livingston High School auditorium, South Livingston Ave., Livingston, 7:30pm. Student winner of annual concerto competition held in Dec. (open to ages 14-21) performs as a soloist with the orchestra in the spring. Subscriptions available; student discounts; children under 12 free.

Lyrica Chamber Music
202 Fairmount Ave., Chatham, 973-701-1734. Concerts held on Sundays at Presbyterian Church of Chatham Twp., 240 Southern Blvd., Chatham, at 3pm. Subscriptions; single tickets; students free (available half hour before concert with ID). Outreach program for school groups and special needs children.

Mason Gross School of the Arts
Rutgers University, 33 Livingston Ave., New Brunswick, 732-932-7511. Student and faculty dance, music, theater and visual art events Sept.-May. Student rates.

McCarter Theatre Center for the Performing Arts
91 University Place, Princeton, 609-258-2787. Internationally known artists in music, dance, theater and special events. Extensive education programs include student matinees, touring shows, theater workshops, group backstage tours, in-school programs and professional development. Discount subscriptions for ages 35 & under. Also see Theatre listings.

Metropolitan Orchestra of New Jersey
PO Box 6, Short Hills, NJ 07078. A full symphonic orchestra composed of local professional and amateur musicians performs three concerts in the fall, winter and spring at Bauer Community Center, Taylor Park, 100 Main St., Millburn.

The Minstrel
Morristown Unitarian Fellowship, 21 Normandy Heights Rd., Morristown, 973-335-9489. Friday concerts feature hand-made music from local and internationally known performers. Second Fri. of the month is an open stage/audition night.
Fridays
8pm.

Monmouth University Performing Arts
Pollak Theatre, 400 Cedar Ave., West Long Branch, 732-263-6889. Sept.-May season of contemporary concerts and special events, visiting writers, theater, dance and children's theater in an intimate 700-seat theater. In summer, Shadow Lawn Stage presents summer theater. For birthday party packages, 732-571-3473. See Theatre for more events.

Montclair State University
Alexander Kasser Theater, Montclair State University, One Normal Ave., Montclair, 973-655-5112, box office; 973-655-3059, info. Presents School of the Arts theater, music and dance performances and professional arts events through Peak Performances.

Mostly Music
Morrow Memorial Methodist Church, 600 Ridgewood Rd., Maplewood; Temple Emanu-El, 756 E. Broad St., Westfield, 973-762-0108. Five-concert chamber music series Sundays at 2:30pm in Maplewood and 7:30pm in Westfield. Subscriptions; single tickets; students ages 10-21 free.

Music at the Mission
West Milford Presbyterian Church, 1452 Union Valley Rd., West Milford, 800-613-1455, 973-728-4201. Non-profit, volunteer organization presents live music in a 160-seat coffeehouse atmosphere. Open mic is usually held on the first Sat. of the month.

Music at Morristown
United Methodist Church, 50 Park Place (on the Green), Morristown, 973-538-2132. 30 min. Music at Noon concerts in Dec. & Jan. Abendmusik concert series Feb.-April.

New Jersey Ballet Company
973-597-9600, njballet.org. Oct.-May season features performances throughout the state, Sunday matinee Kids & Families and annual Nutcracker performances. Adult, sr., student tickets. Subscriptions available through New Jersey Ballet. Call box office of venue for individual tickets.

New Jersey Conservatory of Fine Arts
PO Box 416, Mountain Lakes, 973-402-2004. Independent non-profit organization consists of Symphonic Chorus, Orchestra, Chamber Choir & Youth Choruses for grades 1-9. Performances throughout northern New Jersey. Advance tickets recommended; student discounts.

New Jersey Intergenerational Orchestra
PO Box 432, Cranford, NJ 07016, 908-522-0100, email info@njio.org. Community orchestra presents free concerts in winter and spring and has an outreach program which brings musicians to nursing homes and community events. Open house rehearsals are held in Sept.

New Jersey Jazz Society
Sponsors classic jazz concerts, film series, jazz socials, annual JazzFest and co-sponsors the Bickford Jazz Showcase at the Morris Museum and Jazz for Shore. Membership, open to youth and adults, includes subscription to Jersey Jazz Journal, invitation to musical events and CD discounts. Visit website for upcoming events and college jazz performance schedules.

New Jersey Performing Arts Center
One Center St., Newark, 1-888-GO NJPAC. 2,750-seat Prudential Hall and 500-seat Victoria Theater in Newark. Classical music, international dance, world music & jazz, contemporary concerts, theater and family series. Subscriptions; individual tickets; $10 student rush tickets offered at the box office one hour before curtain time. Subject to availability, valid ID required, limit two per student. Also see Theatre listings.
Young Artist Performances
Jun 9
The NJPAC Star-Ledger Scholarship for the Performing Arts Recital.
SchoolTime Performance Series
973-642-2002. Music, dance, theater, puppetry and holiday performances for grades pre-K-12. Curriculum guides, professional development workshops, "meet-the-artist" periods, post-performance tours available.

New Jersey Symphony Orchestra
60 Park Place, 9th floor (admin. office), Newark, 1-800-ALLEGRO. Performances at New Jersey Performing Arts Center, Newark; State Theatre, New Brunswick; Richardson Auditorium, Princeton; War Memorial, Trenton; bergenPAC, Englewood; and Count Basie Theatre, Red Bank. Subscriptions; flex passes; Young Professionals flex pass for ages 21-39; individual tickets; student discounts. Program notes are available online one week before concerts.
Best of...Series
Four 75-min. concerts include speaking from the stage, theatrical elements and music. Performances are scheduled in Morristown, Trenton, Red Bank and Englewood.
Oct 14-17
     Best of Mozart.
Jan 13-16
     Best of Water.
Mar 17-20
     Best of Spanish Flair.
Jun 2-5
     Best of Ballet.
2010-2011 Family Concert Series
Performances at 2pm, NJPAC, Newark. Great stories told through music for the young and young-at-heart include pre-concert adventures one hour before each concert with activities, games and an opportunity to meet the musicians. 3 concerts $30.
Nov 27
     The Hero's Journey.
Feb 12
     Carnival of the Creatures.
May 21
     Pictures at an Exhibition.
Selected Special Concerts
Sep 22
     Lang Lang with your NJSO, piano.
Dec 29-30
     Video Games Live, 7:30pm.
Jun 17-19
     The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Rings, film with orchestral accompaniment.

New Jersey Youth Symphony
570 Central Ave., Murray Hill, 908-771-5544. Three orchestral groups, three string ensembles, flute choir and percussion ensemble of youth in grades 3-12 present orchestra and chamber music concerts from Sept-May. Auditions are held annually each June for the following year.

New Philharmonic of New Jersey
PO Box 244, Cedar Knolls, 07927-0244, 973-267-0206. Oct.-May concert series at the Dolan Performance Hall in the Annunciation Center, College of Saint Elizabeth, Convent Station. Performances at 3pm, lecture begins at 2pm. Sounds Like Fun! music education program available for bookings Jan.-Mar. Subscriptions; special pricing available for children's tickets and group sales.

Outpost in the Burbs
40 South Fullerton Ave., Montclair, 973-744-6560. Presents affordable, quality acoustic entertainment Sept.-June at the First Congregational Church of Montclair, the Unitarian Church of Montclair, 67 Church St., or the Montclair High School auditorium. Advance tickets by mail or through Ticketweb, 866-468-7619.

Plainfield Symphony Orchestra
P.O. Box 5093, Plainfield, NJ 07061, 908-561-5140. New Jersey's oldest community symphony presents concerts Sept.-March at Crescent Avenue Presbyterian Church, 7th St. & Watchung Ave., Plainfield. Subscriptions; student rates; children 12 and under are free.
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2010-2011 Season
Sep 25
     Master Class with Jamie Bernstein, daughter of famed composer and conductor Leonard Bernstein. 7pm.
Nov 6
     Mahler's First, Evelyn Estava, violin soloist. 8pm.
Winter TBA
     Pops Concert, for the whole family. Free.
Mar 5
     Virtuoso Variations, Seth Blumer, winner, Young Pianist Competition of NJ. 8pm.
Apr 30
     L'Opera Francais, highlights from Bizet's Carmen and Saint-Saens' Samson & Delilah. 7pm.

Raritan Valley Community College
Edward Nash Theatre, Rt. 28 & Lamington Rd. (Rt. 78 exit 26 or Rt. 22W), North Branch, 908-725-3420. Major Artists Series, new Tuesdays with Stories Series, Sampler Series for younger children, Family Series for children ages 8 and older and their families, and school-time performances. See additional listings under Theatre. Student and series discounts.
Selected Major Artists Series
Oct 9
     Rhythm of the Dance.
Dec 10
     The Great Russian Nutcracker.
Family Series
Recommended ages 8 and up.
Oct 29
     Theatre of Illusion.
Jan 28
     Golden Dragon Acrobats.
Feb 25- 46
     Circus Acts in 45 Minutes.
Apr 23
     Shopping for Shoes.
Sampler Series
Recommended ages 4 and up.
Nov 27
     A Christmas Carol.
Feb 6
     Duck for President, Fancy Nancy & Other Story Books.
Mar 20
     Peter & the Wolf; Beauty & the Beast.
Apr 16
     The Berenstain Bears in Family Matters.
Apr 30
     Room on the Broom.
May 12-14
     Pero or The Mysteries of the Night.
May 15
     Tom Chapin & Friends.

Ridge Light Opera
PO Box 344, Millington, 908-903-0702. Specializes in shows featuring staged and costumed highlights of (light) opera and musical theatre as well as full scale productions. Visit website for upcoming shows.

Sanctuary Concerts
Presbyterian Church of Chatham Twp., 240 Southern Blvd., Chatham, 973-376-4946. Oct.-May acoustic music series features concerts by well-loved national, regional and local artists. 8pm. Tickets $25 unless noted; series discount.
Aug 27
     Joan Osborne, $30.
Oct 2
     Pure Prairie League, $30.
Oct 30
     Cherish the Ladies.
Nov 20
     Jonathan Edwards.
Nov 27
     The Roches with special guest Lucy Wainwright Roche.
Jan 8
     Cheryl Wheeler.
Jan 22
     Chris Smither with Tracy Grammer.
Mar 12
     Aztec Two Step, 40th Anniversary Concert with friends Buskin & Batteau and WFUV's Pete Fornatale.
Apr 9
     Richard Shindell.
Jun 4
     The Burns Sisters, year end concert. $10.

Shea Center for Performing ArtsWPLive
William Paterson University, 300 Pompton Rd., Wayne, 973-720-2371. Arts hotline: 973-720-ARTS. Jazz series, professional touring artists, family and schooltime shows, university theater and music performances and lecture series presented Sept.-May. See Theatre for Family Series.

South Orange Performing Arts Center
One SOPAC Way, South Orange, 973-275-1114. Intimate 415-seat theater presents performances by major artists in theater, dance, comedy, music, family events and performances by the Seton Hall University Arts Council. See Theatre for additional events.

South Orange Symphony Orchestra
Performances at South Orange Middle School, 70 N. Ridgewood Ave., South Orange, www.southorangesymphony.org or email sosymphony@aol.com. Not-for-profit community orchestra, founded in 1949, presents three to four free classical concerts per year to the local community.

State Theatre
15 Livingston Ave., New Brunswick, 732-246-7469. Full schedule of Broadway, music, dance, opera, symphony and variety events plus a children's series. Student matinees (open to students & general public), artist-in residence program, Symphony Scholars program, and professional development workshops for teachers. For education programs, call 732-247-7200, ext. 534 or visit www.statetheatrenj.org/education. Also see Theatre listings.
Selected Events Ages 2+
Dec 3-5
     Cirque Dreams Holidaze.
Selected Events Ages 4+
Jun 20
      Shen Yun.
Mar 13
     The Peking Acrobats.
Selected Events Ages 5+
Oct 10
     Ethan Bortnick.
Selected Events Ages 6+
Feb 4
     Streb.
Feb 11-12
     Stomp.
Selected Events Ages 8+
Nov 21
     The Passing Zone.
Selected Events Ages 10+
Dec 10
     Linda Eder's Christmas Show.
Dec 11
     Eileen IversAn Irish Christmas.
Dec 12
     The Magnificent MAZOWSZE!
Dec 18-19
     American Repertory Ballet's The Nutcracker.
Apr 17
     A Salute to John Williams.
Selected Events Ages 12+
Jul 18
     Squeeze & Cheap Trick.
Nov 6
     Michael Feinstein: Sinatra Project.
Nov 13
     Benise: The Spanish Guitar.
Nov 14
     In the Mood.
Jan 27
     Budapest Festival Orchestra.
Feb 13
     Philharmonic of Poland.
Feb 17
     Philadanco.
Feb 20
     DrumLine Live.
Feb 25
     Circa.
Mar 11
     Tango Buenos Aires.
Apr 1
     Romeo & Juliet, Russian National Ballet Theatre.
Selected Events Ages 13+
Jul 5
     Ringo Starr & His All Starr Band.
Sep 18
     Glen Burtnik & FriendsJersey Beatles Bash IV.
Sep 23
     Sugar Blue.
Sep 24
     Eddie Palmieri Afro-Caribbean Jazz Septet.
Sep 25
     Maria Muldaur & her Red Hot Bluesianna Band.
Sep 26
     Regina Carter's "Reverse Thread."
Oct 1
     Merce Cunningham Dance Company.
Oct 28
     Pilobolus.
Jan 15
     All Shook Up.
Feb 18
     The Chieftains.
Mar 5
     Runt of the Litter.

Summit Symphony
Oct.-May concerts at Summit High School, Kent Place Blvd., Summit. No admission; sponsored by Summit Board of Recreation, local businesses, and Friends of the Symphony. Concerts begin at 3pm, pre-concert lecture at 2:15pm.

Underground Concert Series
Hotline: 973-762-0119. Eclectic world and folk music brought to different venues in Maplewood for fall and spring series.

Union County Performing Arts Center
1601 Irving St., Rahway, 732-499-8226. Concerts, jazz, comedy, theater, film, family and children events are presented in a 1,300 seat vintage 1920's auditorium. Student/sr. discounts. Summer theater program for ages 5-18 and Generation Rock music program for ages 8-18. See Theatre for additional events.

Watchung Arts Center
18 Stirling Rd., Watchung Circle, Watchung, 908-753-0190. Non-profit, volunteer-run center offers new art exhibitions each month, performances in music, comedy and improv, and classes in drawing, photography and yoga.

Wellmont Theatre
5 Seymour St., Montclair, 877-935-5668, www.tickets.com. 2000-seat concert venue in renovated 1922 theater. Check website for bookings.

Westfield Symphony Orchestra
908-232-9400. Oct.-May season features concerts in Westfield and nearby communities. Adult/sr/student rates, subscriptions. Westfield Symphony Caravan, outreach program.

children's radio

Radio Disney
1560AM.

WBGO
WBGO 88.3FM. 54 Park Place, Newark, 973-624-8880. Member-supported station presents jazz, blues, public affairs programming, and sponsors a free children's jazz series in Newark in the fall.

WFUV-FM
90.7FM, Public Radio from Fordham University.

WNYC
WNYC New York Public Radio, AM820, FM93.9. Radio Rookies initiative for teens.

WQXR
WQXR FM105.9. NYC classical station airs McGraw Hill Young Artists Showcase on Wed. at 9pm to showcase the talents of young emerging artists.

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