TEDx Brookdale&nbsp;Community College 2026
Sparks, Vibes, and Surprising Connections that Ignite
Thursday, December 10, 2026 | 3:00–4:30 p.m. Performing Arts Center Stage | Brookdale Community College
765 Newman Springs Road, Lincroft, NJ Parking lot 1 or 2
Ideas have the power to spark conversation, create connections, and inspire change.
TEDx Brookdale Community College returns this December with “Sparks, Vibes, and Surprising Connections that Ignite,” bringing together six dynamic speakers to explore ideas at the intersection of creativity, technology, community, leadership, and the human experience.
Meet the Speakers
<a href="https://www.brookdalecc.edu/pac/tedx-brookdale-community-college/2026-tedx/joel-simpson/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Joel Simpson</a> Feeling at Home in the Wilderness An exploration of how people find patterns, meaning, and connection in the natural world.
<a href="https://www.brookdalecc.edu/pac/tedx-brookdale-community-college/2026-tedx/shanda-mcmanus/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Shanda McManus</a> The Nuclear Power of Grief A powerful look at grief, memory, healing, and the transformative power of storytelling.
<a href="https://www.brookdalecc.edu/pac/tedx-brookdale-community-college/2026-tedx/paola-benitez/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Paola Benitez</a> From Unaccompanied Migrant Child to Changemaker An inspiring story of how lived experience can become a catalyst for leadership, advocacy, and meaningful change.
<a href="https://www.brookdalecc.edu/pac/tedx-brookdale-community-college/2026-tedx/morissa-schwartz/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Morissa Schwartz</a> The Human Algorithm: What AI Taught Me About Being Human A thought-provoking exploration of what artificial intelligence can reveal about humanity.
<a href="https://www.brookdalecc.edu/pac/tedx-brookdale-community-college/2026-tedx/angela-kariotis/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Angela Kariotis</a> Everyone Needs To Be An Artist Today A fresh perspective on the artist as public servant and how creativity, deep listening, empathy, and collaboration can help build stronger communities and shape the future of leadership.
<a href="https://www.brookdalecc.edu/pac/tedx-brookdale-community-college/2026-tedx/ed-johnson/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Ed Johnson</a> Community, Civic Leadership and the Power of Connection&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; An exploration of community, civic leadership, and the power of bringing people together to create opportunity and meaningful progress.
Be Part of TEDx BrookdaleCommunityCollege&nbsp;Community members, businesses, and organizations are invited to be part of an afternoon devoted to ideas, inspiration, and connection.
Purchase tickets and experience TEDxBrookdale live. Become a sponsor and help bring ideas worth sharing to the community. Need more information? Please call us at 732-224-2411. Join the conversation and be part of the connections that ignite what comes next.
December 10, 2026 | Brookdale Community College

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TEDx Brookdale Community College

TEDx Brookdale Community College 2026
Sparks, Vibes, and Surprising Connections that Ignite
Thursday, December 10, 2026 |...

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The screams are returning to Brookdale Community College's Performing Arts Center (PAC) this October as the award-winning Brookdale Haunted Theater celebrates its 23rd year with a full lineup of Halloween experiences.&nbsp; 
From its signature immersive haunt to a family-friendly lights-on tour and a late-night screening of The Rocky Horror Picture Show. Voted Best Overall Attraction for seven consecutive years by <a href="https://www.brookdalecc.edu/pac/haunted-theater/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">NJHauntedHouses.com</a>, Brookdale’s Haunted Theater has become a Halloween tradition for thrill-seekers throughout New Jersey. At the heart of it all is an attraction imagined and brought to life by Brookdale students. Designed, built, and operated by past and present students, the Haunted Theater transforms the entire Performing Arts Center into a terrifying labyrinth filled with gruesome scenes, sinister creatures, elaborate sets, special effects, and heart-pounding surprises. This isn’t a stage show. Guests make their way through a fully immersive haunted house experience that winds through the facility, with frights lurking around every corner.&nbsp;Enter if you dare. The Haunted Theater will be open Oct. 16–18, 23–25, and 29–30, from 6 to 10 p.m. at Brookdale Community College PAC, 765 Newman Springs Road, Lincroft, NJ, off&nbsp;Museum Drive. Tickets are $20 and must be purchased in advance for a designated time slot. Group rates are automatically applied for groups of 10 or more and 25 or more, and buses are welcome. Convenient parking is available in Lot 2, with accessible parking in Lot 1.For tickets and additional information, visit the <a href="https://www.brookdalecc.edu/pac/haunted-theater/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Brookdale Haunted Theater webpage</a><a href="https://www.brookdalecc.edu/pac/haunted-theater/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">.</a>&nbsp;Questions may be directed to the box office at <a href="tel:(732)%20224-2411" target="_blank">732-224-2411</a> or <a href="mailto:brookdalehauntedtheater@gmail.com" target="_blank">brookdalehauntedtheater@gmail.com</a>

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<figure><img src="https://cdn20.patchcdn.com/users/26977444/20261019/035011/image___19155010688.jpg" id="image.png" data-image="image.png"></figure>Experience an afternoon of Destiny, Drama, and Joy with the Monmouth Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Barbara Santoro. The program features masterful performances of Verdi's La Forza del Destino Overture, Bizet's Carmen Suite #2, and Brahms' Symphony #2. Join us for a powerful symphonic journey in the beautiful setting of St. Rose of Lima Chapel.

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