New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC)

Joshua Bell conductor &amp; violin
New Jersey Symphony
Perhaps America’s finest violinist, Principal Guest Conductor Joshua Bell shows his astonishing range in this two-hour European tour: Beethoven’s thrilling&nbsp;Egmont Overture finds Bell leading from the concertmaster seat; then he stands in the solo spotlight for Saint-Saëns’ Third Violin Concerto, tinged with Spanish flair; finally Bell takes the conductor’s podium for Mendelssohn’s ebullient “Italian” Symphony, full of sun-splashed melodies.
Ludwig van Beethoven Egmont Overture
Camille Saint-Saëns Violin Concerto No. 3
Felix Mendelssohn Symphony No. 4, “Italian”

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New Jersey Symphony: Joshua Bell Leads...

Joshua Bell conductor & violin
New Jersey Symphony
Perhaps America’s finest violinist, Principal Guest Conductor Joshua Bell...

New Jersey Symphony: Joshua Bell Leads Mendelssohn's "Italian"

Joshua Bell conductor &amp; violin
New Jersey Symphony
Perhaps America’s finest violinist, Principal Guest Conductor Joshua Bell shows his astonishing range in this two-hour European tour: Beethoven’s thrilling&nbsp;Egmont&nbsp;Overture finds Bell leading from the concertmaster seat; then he stands in the solo spotlight for Saint-Saëns’ Third Violin Concerto, tinged with Spanish flair; finally Bell takes the conductor’s podium for Mendelssohn’s ebullient “Italian” Symphony, full of sun-splashed melodies.
Ludwig van Beethoven&nbsp;Egmont Overture
Camille Saint-Saëns Violin Concerto No. 3
Felix Mendelssohn Symphony No. 4, “Italian”
The May 16 concert is presented in collaboration with the New Jersey Performing Arts Center.

Nicholas Hersh conductor
New Jersey Symphony
Don’t miss this big-screen battle with the score performed live by the New Jersey Symphony. The Resistance is in desperate need of help when they find themselves impossibly pursued by the First Order. While Rey travels to a remote planet called Ahch-To to recruit Luke Skywalker to the Resistance, Finn and Rose, a mechanic, go on their own mission in the hopes of helping the Resistance finally escape the First Order. But everyone finds themselves on the salt-planet of Crait for a last stand.
Presentation licensed by Disney Concerts in association with 20th Century Fox, LucasFilm Ltd., and Warner/Chappell Music. © 2017 &amp; TM LUCASFILM LTD. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. © DISNEY RATED PG-13.

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Nicholas Hersh conductor
New Jersey Symphony
Don’t miss this big-screen battle with the score performed live by the New Jersey...

New Jersey Symphony: Star Wars: The Last Jedi in Concert

Xian Zhang conductor
Emanuel Ax piano
New Jersey Symphony
Berlioz used all the colors in a composer’s paintbox–and created a few new ones all his own–for his Symphonie fantastique, a swirling portrait of an artist’s passion, dreams and ecstasy. We’ll place this alongside the unparalleled elegance of Emanuel Ax at the piano, and brand-new music from our gifted Resident Artistic Partner Allison Loggins-Hull–a finale to cherish!
Allison Loggins-Hull Doublespeak (World Premiere, New Jersey Symphony Commission)
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart Piano Concerto No. 22
Hector Berlioz Symphonie fantastique

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New Jersey Symphony: Season Finale: Symphonie...

Xian Zhang conductor
Emanuel Ax piano
New Jersey Symphony
Berlioz used all the colors in a composer’s paintbox–and created a...

New Jersey Symphony: Season Finale: Symphonie fantastique

Ben Folds guest artist
Edwin Outwater conductor
New Jersey Symphony
Emmy-nominated singer-songwriter-composer Ben Folds joins the New Jersey Symphony for a unique and unforgettable performance of music from across his career. Widely regarded as one of the major musical influences of our generation, Folds’ enormous body of genre-bending music includes pop albums with Ben Folds Five, multiple solo albums, and numerous collaborative records. His latest album, 2023’s What Matters Most, is a blend of piano-driven pop rock songs, while his 2015 Concerto for Piano and Orchestra soared to #1 on both the Billboard classical and classical crossover charts. He released his first Christmas album in 2024 and last Fall recorded a live album slated for release in 2025 with the National Symphony Orchestra (NSO) at The Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C., where he served for eight years as the first artistic advisor to the NSO.

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Ben Folds guest artist
Edwin Outwater conductor
New Jersey Symphony
Emmy-nominated singer-songwriter-composer Ben Folds joins...

New Jersey Symphony: Ben Folds with the New Jersey Symphony

Keitaro Harada conductor New Jersey Symphony
Lights, camera, action! Rising-star conductor Keitaro Harada leads a program of thrilling orchestral music from classic movies. Movie-musicals West Side Story and An American in Paris, with their timeless tunes, are heard alongside Joe Hisaishi’s score to the Studio Ghibli masterpiece Spirited Away. Don’t miss this festive performance with music that dazzles and delights—the perfect way to celebrate the start of the season.
Paul Dukas The Sorcerer’s Apprentice Leonard Bernstein Symphonic Dances from West Side Story Joe Hisaishi Suite from Spirited Away George Gershwin An American in Paris

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New Jersey Symphony: Hollywood Hits: From West...

Keitaro Harada conductor New Jersey Symphony
Lights, camera, action! Rising-star conductor Keitaro Harada leads a program of...

New Jersey Symphony: Hollywood Hits: From West Side Story to Spirited Away

Cathedral Basilica of the Sacred Heart

Kedrick Armstrong conductor Jessica Rivera soprano Kelley O’Connor mezzo-soprano Martin Bakari tenor Adam Lau bass-baritone Montclair State University Singers | Heather J. Buchanan, director New Jersey Symphony
“For unto us a Child is born.” Our glorious holiday tradition returns with this iconic masterpiece, a classical rendition of the greatest story ever told. The majestic music—including the triumphant “Hallelujah Chorus”—rekindles the spirit of the holidays for first-time listeners and those who return each season.

Local Event: New Jersey Symphony: Handel's Messiah

New Jersey Symphony: Handel's Messiah

Kedrick Armstrong conductor Jessica Rivera soprano Kelley O’Connor mezzo-soprano Martin Bakari tenor Adam Lau bass-baritone...

Xian Zhang conductor Tony Siqi Yun piano New Jersey Symphony
What is a rhapsody, and who was Paganini? Unlock the mystery of the musical puzzle in this roller coaster ride for piano and orchestra, demonstrated by the extraordinary talent of Tony Siqi Yun.
Inspired by Leonard Bernstein’s masterful way of putting young audiences at the center of music-making, this interactive concert is presented in a relaxed format and features inside tips, listening cues, and fun facts that make for the perfect Saturday afternoon family outing!
This New Jersey Symphony Family Concert is presented in NJPAC’s Prudential Hall.
Sergei Rachmaninoff Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini

Local Event: New Jersey Symphony: Discover Rachmaninoff

New Jersey Symphony: Discover Rachmaninoff

Xian Zhang conductor Tony Siqi Yun piano New Jersey Symphony
What is a rhapsody, and who was Paganini? Unlock the mystery of...

Naomi Woo conductor Sophia Liu piano New Jersey Symphony
Naomi Woo, Assistant Conductor of The Philadelphia Orchestra, leads a festive evening that unites symphonic works, choral music, and dance. Experience amazing talent, vibrant energy, and a grand spectacle designed to delight audiences of all ages—a joyous celebration of renewal and community.

Local Event: New Jersey Symphony: 2027 Lunar New Year Celebration

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Naomi Woo conductor Sophia Liu piano New Jersey Symphony
Naomi Woo, Assistant Conductor of The Philadelphia Orchestra, leads a...

New Jersey Symphony: 2027 Lunar New Year Celebration

Lawrence Loh conductor New Jersey Symphony
This fantasy swashbuckler film follows pirate Jack Sparrow and the blacksmith Will Turner as they attempt to rescue the kidnapped Elizabeth Swann. The trio encounters Captain Barbossa and the Black Pearl crew who are afflicted by a supernatural curse. Klaus Badelt’s score—performed live to picture by the New Jersey Symphony—thrums with excitement and adventure.
Presentation licensed by Disney Concerts. © All rights reserved. Rated PG-13

Local Event: New Jersey Symphony: Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl in Concert

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Lawrence Loh conductor New Jersey Symphony
This fantasy swashbuckler film follows pirate Jack Sparrow and the blacksmith Will...

New Jersey Symphony: Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl in Concert

Xian Zhang conductor New Jersey Symphony
Tchaikovsky was a great musical storyteller. Learn about the structure of his Fourth Symphony and what to listen for, from string plucking to folk songs, and a wide range of emotions expressed by different instruments.
Inspired by Leonard Bernstein’s masterful way of putting young audiences at the center of music-making, this interactive concert is presented in a relaxed format and features inside tips, listening cues, and fun facts that make for the perfect Saturday afternoon family outing!
This New Jersey Symphony Family Concert is presented in NJPAC’s Prudential Hall.
Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky Symphony No. 4

Local Event: New Jersey Symphony: Discover Tchaikovsky

New Jersey Symphony: Discover Tchaikovsky

Xian Zhang conductor New Jersey Symphony
Tchaikovsky was a great musical storyteller. Learn about the structure of his Fourth...

New Jersey Symphony
Luke Skywalker begins a journey that will change the galaxy in Star Wars: A New Hope. Nineteen years after the formation of the Empire, Luke is thrust into the struggle of the Rebel Alliance when he meets Obi-Wan Kenobi, who has lived for years in seclusion on the desert planet of Tatooine. Obi-Wan begins Luke’s Jedi training as Luke joins him on a daring mission to rescue the beautiful Rebel leader Princess Leia from the clutches of Darth Vader and the evil Empire.
Celebrate the 50th anniversary of the film that started it all in concert, with the New Jersey Symphony performing John Williams’ Oscar-winning score live to the complete film.
Presentation Licensed by Disney Concerts in association with Warner/Chappell Music. © &amp; ™ Lucasfilm Ltd. All rights reserved.

Local Event: New Jersey Symphony: Star Wars: A New Hope in Concert

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Luke Skywalker begins a journey that will change the galaxy in Star Wars: A New Hope. Nineteen years after...

New Jersey Symphony: Star Wars: A New Hope in Concert

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Leaders for Life, Inc. and LIUNA Local 3 Announce Workforce Partnership to Connect Newark Residents to Apprenticeship Careers
Press Conference Scheduled for May 5, 2026, at 10:00 AM
Newark, NJ — May 5, 2026 — Leaders for Life, Inc. (LFL), a Newark-based nonprofit dedicated to advancing opportunities for underserved residents, is proud to announce a new workforce development partnership with LIUNA Local 3.This collaboration will create a direct pipeline to apprenticeship and career opportunities in the construction trades for Newark residents.
A press conference will be held on May 5, 2026, at 10:00 AM to formally launch the partnership and provide community members with access to pre-apprenticeship applications and career pathway information.
This partnership positions Leaders for Life, Inc. as a key community-based talent pipeline, preparing individuals for entry into LIUNA apprenticeship programs through targeted recruitment, work readiness training, and ongoing support.
“Workforce development is about access, preparation, and opportunity,” said Dr. Altarik White, CEO of Leaders for Life, Inc. “This partnership ensures that Newark residents are not only aware of these opportunities, but fully prepared to step into them and succeed."
Through this collaboration:
<ul>
 <li>Leaders for Life will recruit and prepare candidates from Newark </li>
 <li>LIUNA Local 3 will provide access to apprenticeship opportunities and career pathways in the trades </li>
 <li>Both organizations will work together to expand equitable access to family-sustaining careers </li>
</ul>
Applications for apprenticeship opportunities will be distributed onsite at the event.
This initiative reflects a shared commitment to strengthening the local workforce, supporting economic mobility, and creating sustainable career pathways for residents historically underrepresented in the trades.

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Leaders for Life, Inc. and LIUNA Local 3 Announce Workforce Partnership 

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MBA Open House at Berkeley College


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Step into a world of creativity, movement and shared ideas at Express 
Yourself!, a vibrant day of arts, culture and creative exploration 
taking place on Saturday, May 9, in partnership with the Montclair 
Literary Festival. Open to all, 
this celebration invites everyone to explore creative expression in many
 forms.&nbsp;Join us for hands-on workshops and interactive experiences on Saturday, May 9, 2026. All events are open to all and free, but registration is required. Sign up for a single workshop or for the whole day!
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Acting Out: Improv Group Style 
9 -10:15 a.m.,&nbsp; Life Hall room 1200 
Crowd Source Acting is about using improvisation to act in the moment. 
Participants will be guided in an improvisational game that allows them 
to experience dropping into a roll and having the inspiration of those 
around them to achieve a common goal. That goal could be silly, serious,
 or absurd. Join us for a round or two of a game called Family 
Portraits, guided by Theatre department practitioners.
A Moving Experience For All 
10:30-11:45 a.m., Life Hall 1210 
This session will be a dance class for beginners, emphasizing freedom of movement and some basic dance moves. 
Got Art? Take This Workshop 
12:00-1:15 p.m., Calcia Hall 245 
Participants will explore a visual arts technique such as collage, clay 
sculpting, or mixed media and create a unique work. Guided by an artist 
educator, attendees will learn simple methods and experiment with 
materials during the session. 
Snap Snap: Taking Just the Right Picture 
1:30-2:45 p.m., Feliciano School of Business Lawn 
This digital photography workshop will start with a presentation on the 
powerful choices available for capturing and documenting the world with 
your camera. Each participant will be given directions for taking a 
photograph from a specific location on campus. Jenelle Covino, Adjunct 
Professor of Art and Design, will guide participants to utilize basic 
photo retouching principles to bring each digital photograph to life. 
You can bring your digital camera or use your cell phone to photograph 
for this workshop. This workshop is suitable for all ages and all 
experience levels of photography. 
Drumming Up a Crowd, the West African Way 
3:00-4:15 p.m.; Feliciano School of Business Lawn 
The Montclair State University West African Drumming and Dance Ensemble 
will perform and engage everyone to participate in traditional West 
African recreational music. We play a strong weave of polyrhythms on 
traditional drums, bells and rattles, and those in attendance will drum 
with us, sing with us in call and response in a West African language, 
and dance traditional movements with us, directed by calls from the lead
 drum. 
Let’s Get Physical: Writing Poetry about Memory and the Body 
4:30-5:45 p.m. Feliciano School of Business Room 140 
In this generative poetry workshop, we will begin by bringing our 
memories to life on the page. We will then expand to writing about 
embodied experiences. Participants will leave this workshop having 
written two new poems and having received feedback on one of the poems. 
They will also leave with a few additional tools in their writers’ 
toolbox.

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