- By Mabel Pais
This October, experience the New Jersey Symphony in new ways! With a wide variety of events from which to select, there is a program for everyone.
The New Jersey Symphony opens the 2025 season, October 10-12 celebrating Music Director Xian Zhang’s 10th anniversary with the New Jersey Symphony – a remarkable milestone of a decade filled with musical innovation and spectacular performances.
PROGRAM
Oct 10–12: OPENING WEEKEND
Oct 10 – OPENING NIGHT CELEBRATION
5:30 pm: Dinner Prelude
7:30 pm: Tchaikovsky Piano Concerto No. 1 (one of his most treasured works)
Concert featuring Xian Zhang, Joyce Yang and the New Jersey Symphony
Pianist Joyce Yang, described by The Washington Post as an “astonishing artist,” performs the audience favorite in a program that celebrates Music Director Xian Zhang’s 10th season with New Jersey Symphony.Dessert after-party immediately following the concert featuring genre-blending DJ dolltr!ck!
For event details, reservation form and advertising information, visit https://www.njsymphony.org/assets/doc/Opening-Night-Celebration-Sponsorship-Brochure-v2-5cc7a7a391.pdf
OPENING NIGHT & CONCERT INFORMATION
For opening night and concert information, visit https://one.bidpal.net/seasonopening/welcome
SPONSORSHIP and TICKETS
For Sponsorship and Tickets, at different levels, visit https://one.bidpal.net/seasonopening/ticketing(details:ticketing-summary
ADVERTISING
Artwork is due by September 30, 2025.
MORE INFORMATION
For more information, contact Jesse Goodale, Manager of Special Events, at 973.735.1729 or events@njsymphony.org. Please reference Opening Night Celebration.
OPENING WEEKEND – Oct 10-12
For the Opening Weekend Program, visit njsymphony.org/events/detail/tchaikovskys-piano-concerto-no-1
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WORLD FAMOUS YOUTUBE CLASSICAL MUSIC COMEDY DUO TWOSET VIOLIN TAKE THE STAGE
- By Mabel Pais
Oct 5: TWOSET VIOLIN with NEW JERSEY SYMPHONY
The world-famous TwoSet Violin—a YouTube classical music comedy duo – Violinists Eddy Chen and Brett Yang – will make a stop at NJPAC in Newark on October 5 at 2 PM on their world tour, bringing their unique brand of earnest and silly musical comedy to a new level in this performance, with the backing of a full symphony orchestra.
PROGRAM
TwoSet Violin
Maurice Cohn conductor
New Jersey Symphony
TICKETS & MORE INFORMATION
Regular and VIP Tickets to the performance are available. For regular tickets, visit my.njsymphony.org/22662/22935; for VIP tickets, visit my.njsymphony.org/23133/23134?z=0. For more information, visit
njsymphony.org/events/detail/twoset-violin-with-the-new-jersey-symphony
New Jersey Symphony
New Jersey Symphony is a GRAMMY and Emmy Award-winning orchestra. Under the direction of Music Director Xian Zhang, the Symphony performs more than 55 mainstage concerts across the state at venues in Newark, Princeton, New Brunswick, Red Bank, and Morristown, as well as at schools and public spaces statewide. Programming at the Symphony reflects an unwavering commitment to diverse communities throughout the state, while providing students unparalleled opportunities to achieve musical excellence through its Youth Orchestra and other education programs. In 2024, the Symphony announced it would continue to deliver its statewide activities from a new, permanent office, rehearsal, and concert space in Jersey City, set to open in 2026. For more information visit njsymphony.org.
Connect with NJ Symphony
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CELEBRATE NAVRATRI ATN EW YORK’S SEAPORT MUSEUM
- By Mabel Pais
The South Street Seaport Museum celebrates ‘Navratri at the Seaport Museum’ on Saturday, September 27, 2025 from 2–4pm.
Navratri at the Seaport Museum
Join the Seaport Museum and The Culture Tree for one of New York City’s only public Navratri events — a vibrant and energetic Raas-Garba celebration aboard the historic 1885 tall ship ‘Wavertree!’
Anu Sehgal, founder and CEO of The Culture Tree, will begin the afternoon festivities with an introduction to Navratri, the Hindu festival honoring the divine feminine. We will also learn the meaningful connections between ‘Wavertree’ and India before picking up our dandiya sticks and dancing to the beats of traditional Gujarati music from DJ Tauba. The vibrant dance performance and workshop will be led by Shehnaaz Dance Academy, where they will bring this beautiful celebration to life with the stunning costumes and amazing choreography.
Whether this is your first time or you’re a seasoned dancer, this event is open to everyone and welcomes those who want to learn. Dress in your best traditional attire if you’re feeling inspired, and join this unforgettable celebration on the main deck of this iron-hulled cargo ship!
The Museum will have a limited number of dandiya sticks available on a first-come, first-served basis. To ensure you can fully join the fun, we encourage you to bring your own if you have them.
Don’t miss out on this unforgettable afternoon of music, dance, and joy!
REGISTRATION
Advanced registration is encouraged for this event but walkups will be accommodated as possible.
TICKETS
For tickets to the celebration, visit southstreetseaportmuseum.org/navratri
The Culture Tree
The Culture Tree provides South Asian themed educational and cultural programs that enrich the lives of children and their families and promotes a deeper connection with their roots and the world around them. We use language, art, puppet shows, dance, food and the holidays to provide an immersive experience. Learn more @ theculturetree.com.
The 1885 Tall Ship Wavertree
Learn more @ southstreetseaportmuseum.org/about-wavertree
Enjoy More That the Museum Offers
Access to the historic ships and exhibition galleries at the Seaport Museum is not included with this event. If you would like to explore more that the Museum has to offer, book in advance or ask Museum staff about admission tickets, available Wednesday through Sunday from 11am to 5pm when you check in. Museum admission tickets grant access to the 1885 tall ship ‘Wavertree’ and 1908 lightship ‘Ambrose’ at Pier 16 as well as all current exhibitions on view in the introduction galleries inside Schermerhorn Row located at 12 Fulton Street. Admission tickets also include entry to the new ‘Maritime City’ exhibition in A.A. Thomson & Co. located at 213 Water Street. Learn more @ southstreetseaportmuseum.org/admission
The South Street Seaport Museum
Learn more @ southstreetseaportmuseum.org.
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