'Art in the Gardens' Features Music & Dance at The Outlet Collection - Jersey Gardens, Oct. 11-13

submitted by the Union County Office of Public Information

The Union County Board of Chosen Freeholders is pleased to announce that “Art in the Gardens,” an October celebration of National Arts and Humanities Month, will take place over the Columbus Day weekend, October 11th through October 13th at The Outlet Collection – Jersey Gardens in Elizabeth, New Jersey.

“Art in the Gardens” features instrumental, vocal and dance performances in the Center Court of the Mall. This year, the Columbus Day Weekend Splash is planned with free performances starting on Saturday and continuing through Monday. This annual event is coordinated by the Office of Cultural and Heritage Affairs in the Union County Department of Parks & Recreation.

“Art in the Gardens is an excellent opportunity for a busy Union County venue to host local talent and present it to a wide and diverse audience,” said Freeholder Chairman Christopher Hudak. “The Board of Chosen Freeholders is proud to have this annual event in Union County.”

The weekend’s scheduled performances are:

Saturday, October 11th:

11 a.m. – Noon: Blanca Rosas of Elizabeth, singer/songwriter;

12:30 – 1:30 p.m.: Jill Cagney of Cranford, singer/songwriter;

2:00 – 3:00 p.m.: University of Philippines Alumni Rondalla Traditional String Ensemble;

3:30 – 4:30 p.m.: Moshi Moshi Band – Anime/Video Game Music;

5:00 – 6:00 p.m.: Oxygen Box Band, Soul, Rock Reggae Band;

6:30 – 7:30 p.m.: United Youth of New Jersey – Elite Drill Team of Superior Drummers, Rap Performance and Theatrical Dancers of Elizabeth.

Sunday, October 12th:

11:00 a.m. – Noon: Jefferson Arts Liberty Dancers of Elizabeth;

12:30 – 1:30 p.m.: Ritmos de Mi Tierra – Traditional Colombian Dancing;

2:00 – 3:00 p.m.: Yasko & Kokonuts of Garwood, jazz performers;

3:30 – 4:30 p.m.: Shubanjali School Performing Arts of Scotch Plains – Indian Classical Dance;

5:00 – 6:00 p.m.: Kenny Woods of Summit, singer/songwriter.

Monday, October 13th:

12:30 – 1:30 p.m.: Kathleen McMahon of Scotch Plains – Belly Dancing;

2:00 – 3:00 p.m.: Jazz Vocalist Lauren Shub with Pianist Ilya Maslov;

6:30 – 7:30 p.m.: Framework Acoustic Jazz Quartet.

More information: http://ucnj.org/art-in-the-gardens-features-music-dance-at-the-outlet-collection-at-jersey-gardens-mall/