Union Arts Center

American Theater Group presents the East Coast premiere of Destroying David, a critically acclaimed solo play about the power of art to help us through our darkest hours. &nbsp;Come journey to the Galleria dell’ Accademia in Florence, Italy as a tour guide shares the fascinating history and precarious physical condition of Michelangelo’s most famous statue. Soon, the story becomes more personal as the guide slowly reveals the real reason he has organized this private tour — to destroy the David. Don’t miss this&nbsp;thrilling, witty and heartfelt play --a&nbsp;unique theatrical experience you won't soon forget. Tickets $25-55.
“Superb! Imaginative! Pure stage magic!" &nbsp; &nbsp;– The Dallas Morning News
“A triumph. Mesmerizing from start to finish. Brilliant and beautifully layered.” – Broadway World, Dallas

Local Event: Destroying David

Union County

Union

New Jersey

Destroying David

American Theater Group presents the East Coast premiere of Destroying David, a critically acclaimed solo play about the power...

American Theater Group presents the East Coast premiere of Destroying David, a critically acclaimed solo play about the power of art to help us through our darkest hours. &nbsp;Come journey to the Galleria dell’ Accademia in Florence, Italy as a tour guide shares the fascinating history and precarious physical condition of Michelangelo’s most famous statue. Soon, the story becomes more personal as the guide slowly reveals the real reason he has organized this private tour — to destroy the David. Don’t miss this&nbsp;thrilling, witty and heartfelt play --a&nbsp;unique theatrical experience you won't soon forget. Tickets:&nbsp;$25-55.
“Superb! Imaginative! Pure stage magic!" &nbsp; &nbsp;– The Dallas Morning News
“A triumph. Mesmerizing from start to finish. Brilliant and beautifully layered.” – Broadway World, Dallas

American Theater Group presents the East Coast premiere of Destroying David, a critically acclaimed solo play about the power of art to help us through our darkest hours. &nbsp;Come journey to the Galleria dell’ Accademia in Florence, Italy as a tour guide shares the fascinating history and precarious physical condition of Michelangelo’s most famous statue. Soon, the story becomes more personal as the guide slowly reveals the real reason he has organized this private tour — to destroy the David. Don’t miss this thrilling, witty and heartfelt play -- a&nbsp;unique theatrical experience you won't soon forget. Tickets:&nbsp;$25-55.
“Superb! Imaginative! Pure stage magic!" &nbsp; &nbsp;– The Dallas Morning News
“A triumph. Mesmerizing from start to finish. Brilliant and beautifully layered.” – Broadway World, Dallas

American Theater Group presents the East Coast premiere of Destroying David, a critically acclaimed solo play about the power of art to help us through our darkest hours. &nbsp;Come journey to the Galleria dell’ Accademia in Florence, Italy as a tour guide shares the fascinating history and precarious physical condition of Michelangelo’s most famous statue. Soon, the story becomes more personal as the guide slowly reveals the real reason he has organized this private tour — to destroy the David. Don’t miss this thrilling, witty and heartfelt play -- a&nbsp;unique theatrical experience you won't soon forget. Tickets:&nbsp;$25-55
“Superb! Imaginative! Pure stage magic!" &nbsp; &nbsp;– The Dallas Morning News
“A triumph. Mesmerizing from start to finish. Brilliant and beautifully layered.” – Broadway World, Dallas

American Theater Group presents the East Coast premiere of Destroying David, a critically acclaimed solo play about the power of art to help us through our darkest hours. &nbsp;Come journey to the Galleria dell’ Accademia in Florence, Italy as a tour guide shares the fascinating history and precarious physical condition of Michelangelo’s most famous statue. Soon, the story becomes more personal as the guide slowly reveals the real reason he has organized this private tour — to destroy the David. Don’t miss this&nbsp;thrilling, witty and heartfelt play --a&nbsp;unique theatrical experience you won't soon forget. Tickets $25-55.
“Superb! Imaginative! Pure stage magic!" &nbsp; &nbsp;– The Dallas Morning News
“A triumph. Mesmerizing from start to finish. Brilliant and beautifully layered.” – Broadway World, Dallas

Mafalda Cavanaugh

Essex County

New York City Metropolitan Area

Maplewood

Cranford

Springfield

South Orange

Millburn-Short Hills

Eric Kiefer

Newark

Alexis Tarrazi

Westfield

New Providence-Berkeley Heights

Clark-Garwood

Summit

GALERIA The Art Venue Quimby Street, Westfield, NJ, USA

DANCE IF YOU MUST!Warm up the evening with a special LATIN JAZZ @ GALERIA series concert event, presented by TEATRO Sí on Friday, October 9, 2026 at 7:30 pm. Join Alí Bello &amp; his Charanga Syndicate Quintet for an exciting evening of charanga, Latin jazz, salsa and more with this talented group of musicians. Dance if you must to the sounds of acclaimed violinist Alí Bello, vocalist Fernando Pinto, pianist Coto Pincheira, bassist Abraham Saenz, and percussionist Larry Flin. 
The Charanga Syndicate Quintet is a dynamic Latin jazz ensemble based in New York City that redefines tradition with a bold and modern flair. Rooted in the classic charanga format, the group infuses the elegance of traditional Cuban dance music with contemporary rhythms, improvisation, and genre-bending creativity.
The Charanga Syndicate bridges the gap between heritage and innovation. Their performances feature original compositions and inventive reinterpretations that honor the roots of Latin music while boldly pushing its boundaries into jazz, funk, and urban influences.
Driven by a mission to move tradition into a modern setting, the group brings fresh energy to the dance floor and the concert stage alike—celebrating Afro-Caribbean rhythms with a New York City edge. Whether performing in intimate clubs or major festivals, The Charanga Syndicate delivers a sound that is both timeless and forward-looking, rooted in history yet resonating with the pulse of today's Latin music scene.
Join us as this lively group of musicians take the stage at the unique GALERIA venue, located at 111 Quimby Street in downtown Westfield, NJ. Refreshments will be available for your enjoyment.
Also enjoy the current fine art exhibitions at the unique GALERIA The Art Venue gallery, including fine art creations by several international and local artists. We recommend enjoying a fine meal or dessert at one of various fine restaurants in downtown Westfield before or after the show. 
Tickets are priced at $40 (+ online ticket service fee). Purchase advance tickets online at: 
<a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/latin-jazz-galeria-with-ali-bello-the-charanga-syndicate-in-concert-tickets-2000902706859?aff=oddtdtcreator" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://www.eventbrite.com/e/latin-jazz-galeria-with-ali-bello-the-charanga-syndicate-in-concert-tickets-2000902706859?aff=oddtdtcreator</a>
Reservations are also available by calling the TEATRO Sí box office at 908-301-9496. 
For additional information visit us at <a href="https://www.facebook.com/teatrosinj" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">http://www.facebook.com/teatrosinj</a>
Event proceeds benefit programming at TEATRO Sí, a 501(c) 3 not for profit organization.

Local Event: Latin Jazz @ Galeria: Charanga/Salsa & More with ALI BELLO & THE CHARANGA SYNDICATE in concert!

Latin Jazz @ Galeria: Charanga/Salsa & More...

DANCE IF YOU MUST!Warm up the evening with a special LATIN JAZZ @ GALERIA series concert event, presented by TEATRO Sí on...

Latin Jazz @ Galeria: Charanga/Salsa & More with ALI BELLO & THE CHARANGA SYNDICATE in concert!

The Woodland

Join Durand-Hedden for The People’s House? The Reality of Personal Taste in the White House, a talk with Ulysses Grant Dietz. Dietz will survey how the interiors at the White House have changed from the 1817 rebuilding after the 1814 burning, to the sixty-six years since the Kennedy renovations of 1960. Historical images will underscore the reality that no administration has ever left the White House alone, all making changes to represent their vision of home, and how the president and his family would be represented in the world. 
Dietz worked with the Newark Museum for 37 years, much of that time as Curator of Decorative Arts. He is the author of books on Victorian furniture, art pottery, studio ceramics, jewelry, and the White House. He is the great-great-grandson of U.S. President Ulysses S. Grant.
Doors will open at 1:30 pm on Sunday, October 11, and the talk will begin at 2 pm at The Woodland Parlor, 60 Woodland Road in Maplewood. Pre-registration is requested and available at <a href="https://www.durandhedden.org/dhh-events/peoples-house?utm_source=patch&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=peoples_house_oct2026&amp;utm_content=paid-calendar_listing" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">DurandHedden.org</a>. The talk will be followed by a reception with light refreshments at Durand Hedden House, 523 Ridgewood Road, Maplewood.
Durand-Hedden House &amp; Garden Members should choose Member tickets, with additional event-specific donations always welcome. The event is free for all, but non-members are asked to consider making a donation when getting tickets to support the House, grounds, and our programming. Information on Membership is available on our website. Membership starts at just $25 a year.
Parking for Durand-Hedden House is available on nearby streets.
About Durand-Hedden House and Garden 
The Durand-Hedden House and Garden Association is Maplewood’s historic house museum, dedicated to creating engaging and informative educational programs and materials about the local history of Maplewood and surrounding communities, natural history, and other related topics. The House, at 523 Ridgewood Road, Maplewood, is open once a month between September and June. For more information, visit our website at durandhedden.org. To arrange group tours, write to info@durandhedden.org. You can also find us on Facebook and Twitter.

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The New Jersey Convention And Expo Center

Experience the ultimate treasure hunt at this amazing antiques flea event featuring everything from fine jewelry and &nbsp;furniture to vintage clothing &nbsp;and decorative arts. Secure your entry for just $15, which covers admission for both days of this spectacular market.Sat.9-6 Sun. 10-4$15 good for both days Children 12 and under are free

Local Event: NJ Big Flea Antiques Event

Middlesex County

Edison-Metuchen

NJ Big Flea Antiques Event

Experience the ultimate treasure hunt at this amazing antiques flea event featuring everything from fine jewelry and  furniture...

Kean University

FREE 2-Day Financial Empowerment Festival Focusing on AIThe DFREE® Global Foundation announced that <a href="https://dfree.com/finfest/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">FinFe$T 2026</a> will take place Nov. 13–14 at Kean University in Union, New Jersey. The free, two-day financial empowerment and artificial intelligence festival will be presented under the theme “AI 4 U$: Access = Success.” Powered by Prudential and RWJBarnabas Health, FinFe$T 2026 will combine financial empowerment, technology education, career development, entrepreneurship, health and wellness, and practical access to artificial intelligence tools and resources.FinFe$T has become a vibrant hub for education, opportunity, and financial empowerment. Now in its seventh year, the event serves families, young people, entrepreneurs, creatives, small business owners, and anyone committed to defining their path to financial freedom.FinFe$T 2026 is designed for people at every stage of life, from students exploring future careers and entrepreneurs seeking to grow their businesses to professionals preparing for an AI-influenced economy and families working to strengthen their financial futures.Dee C. Marshall, Chief Executive Officer and Managing Partner at AI Training Plus, will serve as co-host of FinFe$T 2026. Marshall is also the founder of The People Side of AI, a global, people-first initiative advancing a non-regulatory observance of AI’s human impact across Africa, East Asia, Europe, North America and the Pacific Region.Programming will address practical and timely questions, including:
• Can AI help people make smarter financial decisions? • Which jobs will AI change, and how can workers prepare? • How can small businesses use AI to compete and grow? • Can AI become a tool for building wealth and closing opportunity gaps? • How can families protect themselves from scams, misinformation, and privacy risks? • How can young people prepare to participate in—and help shape—the AI economy? • How can financial, physical and behavioral wellness work together to strengthen families?
Friday, Nov. 13, will focus on youth, faith, and leadership under the banner “Access Starts Early.” Programming will include youth financial literacy and AI-access workshops, career readiness, credit and entrepreneurship education, behavioral health resources, a Faith Symposium, and a gathering of DFREE® Movement leaders and supporters. KreditVerse will serve as a central partner in the youth experience.
Saturday, Nov. 14, will offer a broader community experience connecting attendees with practical information, trusted experts, and resources related to money management, artificial intelligence, careers, entrepreneurship, wealth building, and family wellness. Sessions will be organized around the real questions people are asking about AI and its impact on their lives and financial futures.
FinFe$T 2026 is free and open to the public. The event will take place Nov. 13–14 at Kean University in Union, New Jersey.
<a href="https://mailchi.mp/dda4066825fd/es0vyy24jl?mc_cid=01547a8e00" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Register HERE</a> and download the event app through Whova.

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