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  • NJPAC HOSTS 13TH JAZZ FEST

    Jazz Fest performers (Photo : Courtesy njpac.org)
    • By Mabel Pais

    The New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) hosts the 13th Annual TD James Moody Jazz Festival this month. Performances start on November 7, continue during the month and culminate on November 24 at the Sarah Vaughan International Jazz Vocal Competition.

    WHEN: November 7 – 24, 2024

    WHERE: Multiple venues across New Jersey including NJPAC (One Center Street, Newark), Mayo Performing Arts Center (1000 South Street, Morristown), Newark Symphony Hall (1020 Broad Street, Newark), Rutger University Clement’s Place (15 Washington Street, Newark)

    **Listing of Performances:

    Paquito D’ Rivera with New Jersey Symphony (Nov 7, 8 & 10)

    Tribute to Funk! with Bilal, Nona Hendryx, Christian McBride, Savion Glover, Vernon Reid, George Clinton, and More (Nov 14)

    NJMEA All-State Jazz Band + Choir (Nov 15)

    Tyshawn Sorey Trio featuring Aaron Diehl and Harish Raghavan and

    Sandbox Percussion (Nov 15)

    WBGO Children’s Concert with Davell Crawford (Nov 16)

    Madeleine Peyroux (Nov 16)

    Cindy Blackman Santana (Nov 17)

    Jazz Jams @ Clement’s Place (Nov 21)

    Bethany Baptist Jazz Vespers @ 25 Honoring Rev. M. William Howard, Jr. (Nov 21)

    John Pizzarelli & Catherine Russell: BILLIE & BLUE EYES (Nov 22)

    Dorado Schmitt and Sons: Django Festival All-Stars (Nov 23)

    Kronos Quartet (Nov 23)

    Philip Bailey, Lisa Fischer, Dianne Reeves and Christian McBride Big Band (Nov 23)

    Dorthaan’s Place: Brandee Younger Trio (Nov 24)

    13th Annual Sarah Vaughan International Jazz Vocal Competition (Nov 24)

    PROGRAM INFORMATION (subject to change):

    THU 11.07-SUN 11.10 Paquito D’Rivera with New Jersey Symphony

    THU 11.07 @ 1:30 p.m. @ NJPAC

    FRI 11.08 @ 8:00 p.m. @ NJPAC

    SUN 11.10 @ 3:00 p.m. @ Mayo Performing Arts Center

    Carlos Miguel Prieto – conductor

    Paquito D’Rivera – clarinet & co-curator

    Paquito D’Rivera Quintet

    Amber Monroe – soprano

    New Jersey Symphony

    In this special trio of performances Nov 7, 8 and 10, he performs as a guest soloist, along with his phenomenal Quintet, with the New Jersey Symphony. D’Rivera puts his own signature jazzy swing on Mozart’s Clarinet Concerto, a medley of Gershwin’s unforgettable hits, and more.

    Locations: NJPAC’s Prudential Hall & Mayo Performing Arts Center.

    Funk performers (Photo : Courtesy njpac.org)

    THU 11.14 @ 7:30 p.m. Tribute to Funk! with Bilal, Nona Hendryx, Christian McBride, Savion Glover, Vernon Reid, George Clinton and Ray Chew

     It’s an unmissable night with the living legends of funk. Featuring appearances by:

    Bilal, the GRAMMY®-winning soul singer and songwriter. In addition to his award for “These Walls,” he was nominated for his songs “Little One” and “Matter,” and for his contributions to Kendrick Lamar’s To Pimp a Butterfly.

    Nona Hendryx of Labelle, celebrating 50 years of the hit song “Lady Marmalade.” The pioneering songwriter, vocalist, activist and multimedia artist is still breaking boundaries with her ambitious fusion of technology, music, art and performance.

    Christian McBride, the luminous 16x GRAMMY® nominee and 8x winner who plays everything from Monk to Funk. Bassist, composer, bandleader and NJPAC Jazz Advisor.

    Savion Glover, the TONY Award-winning tap dancer extraordinaire of Bring in ‘da Noise, Bring in ‘da Funk; The Tap Dance Kid; Jelly’s Last Jam and Shuffle Along. Tap legend Gregory Hines calls him “possibly the best tap dancer that ever lived.”

    Vernon Reid, the GRAMMY®-winning guitarist and founder of Living Colour. “His rampant eclecticism encompasses everything from heavy metal and punk to funk, R&B and avant-garde jazz, and his anarchic, lightning-fast solos have become something of a hallmark” (AllMusic).

    George Clinton, the Godfather of Funk. The frontman of Parliament-Funkadelic is one of funk music’s foremost innovators, with a career spanning five decades, three dozen albums and sweeping musical influence.

    With Music Director Ray Chew (Dancing with the Stars, Showtime at the Apollo, SNL).

    Location: NJPAC’s Prudential Hall.

    FRI 11.15 @ 7:00 p.m. NJMEA / All State Jazz Band and Choir

    NJMEA Jazz Band

    NJMEA Jazz Choir

    Catch the next generation of great jazz artists from New Jersey. This annual concert event, co-presented by NJPAC’s Arts Education Department and the New Jersey Music Educators Association, brings together some of the very best young musicians and vocalists from across the state for a dynamic group performance. Performers include NJMEA All-State Jazz Band and NJMEA All-State Jazz Choir.

    Location: NJPAC’s Chase Room.

    FRI 11.15 @ 7:30 p.m. Tyshawn Sorey Trio (featuring Aaron Diehl and Harish Raghavan) and Sandbox Percussion East Coast premiere

    Tyshawn Sorey – percussion

    Aaron Diehl – piano

    Harish Raghavan – bass

    Sandbox Percussion – percussion

    2024 marks the Centennial of the birth of jazz pioneer Max Roach (1924-2007). His legacy and music are explored in this unique concert led by breakout percussionist Tyshawn Sorey. A MacArthur Fellow, Pulitzer Prize winner, composer, and multi-instrumentalist, Sorey grew up in Newark, New Jersey, and attended Newark Arts High School. As a teenager, he participated in NJPAC’s very own JAZZ FOR TEENS program. Coming full circle, this Nov 15th performance marks his NJPAC debut as a leader. He will lead his all-star Trio comprising pianist Aaron Diehl and bassist Harish Raghavan, followed by the GRAMMY-nominated chamber percussion quartet Sandbox Percussion (Ian Rosenbaum, Jonny Allen, Terry Sweeney and Victor Caccese).

    The two groups will perform their own sets highlighting Roach’s impact across musical worlds. Then, they’ll join forces for the East Coast premiere of a new work co-commissioned by NJPAC, a through-composed multi-movement piece paying tribute to Roach’s groundbreaking M’Boom ensemble. Partial support for the development of this work was provided by NJPAC with the approval of the Max Roach estate.

    Location: NJPAC’s Victoria Theater.

    **JAZZ EVENTS AFTER NOVEMBER 15 will be featured in the next issue.

    TICKETS

    For tickets to each of the events, visit NJPAC.org

    (Mabel Pais writes on The Arts and Entertainment, Social Issues, Spirituality, Cuisine, Health & Wellness, Business, and Education)

  • LITERARY FEST CELEBRATES INDIAN & DIASPORIC VOICES IN THE BIG APPLE

    IAAC LITFEST 2024 Poster (Photo : Courtesy iaac.us)
    • By Mabel Pais

    The Indo-American Arts Council (IAAC) presents once again its annual literary festival, bringing together acclaimed authors, poets, and literary grand masters for a weekend of engaging book talks, panel discussions, and performances. Held at the International House on November 9-10, 2024, the festival is free and open to all, offering audiences a unique opportunity to explore global Indian literature and culture.

    PARTNERS

    McKinsey & Company has come onboard as a Knowledge Partner, adding a new dimension to this year’s festival with their world-class insights and expertise. The Prabha Khaitan Foundation (PKF) returns for a second consecutive year as a key partner, reinforcing the festival’s growing prominence as a premier celebration of Indian and global literature in New York City. Their support promises to elevate the IAAC Literary Festival to new heights!

    FESTIVAL HIGHLIGHTS

    SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 9

    Author Puri in conversation with R. Unnikrishnan (Photo : Courtesy iaac.us)

    Lakshmi Murdeshwar Puri, author of ‘Swallowing the Sun,’ in conversation with Roopa Unnikrishnan

    Sonora Jha, author of ‘The Laughter,’ in conversation with Sayu Bhojwani

    Raghav Rao (author of ‘Missy’) and Nishanth Injam (author of ‘The Best Possible Experience’) in conversation with Prof. Makarand Paranjape

    Beena Kamlani discusses ‘The English Problem’

    Amitava Kumar, author of ‘My Beloved Life,’ in conversation with Beena Kamlani

    Brook Eddy (author of ‘STEEPED: Adventures of a Tea Entrepreneur’) and

    Chef Asma Khan (author of ‘Monsoon’) in conversation Shehla Rashid presents her book ‘Role Models’

    Prof. S. N. Sridhar (Editor) and Prof. Narayan Hegde (Translator) discuss ‘The Kannada Mahabharata’

    Alka Joshi, author of ‘The Jaipur Trilogy,’ in conversation with Shanelle Kaul

    Tripurdaman Singh discusses ‘Sixteen Stormy Days: Story of the First Amendment to the Constitution’, in conversation with Venkat Dhulipala Industry panel featuring Priya Doraswamy and Lucia Macro in conversation with Prof. Makarand Paranjape

    Author B. Ribhu in conversation with D. Khosla (Photo: Courtesy iaac.us)

    Bhuwan Ribhu, author of ‘When Children Have Children: Tipping Point to End Child Marriage’, in conversation with Dinesh Khosla

    Harini Nagendra, author of ‘A Nest of Vipers,’ in conversation with Shiv Rao

    Author Sandeep Jauhar in conversation with Sanat Chattopadhya (Photo : Courtesy iaac.us)

    Dr. Shuvendu Sen (author of ‘The Fight Against Alzheimer’s’) and Dr. Sandeep Jauhar (author of ‘My Father’s Brain’) in conversation with Dr. Sanat Chattopadhyay

    Divya Prakash Dubey, author of ‘Yaar Papa,’ in conversation with Anoop Bhargava

    A highlight of the festival’s closing session on Saturday, November 9, will be a poetry panel featuring internationally acclaimed poets Guillermo Rodríguez Martín, Anand Thakore, Krishna Ramanujan, Kashiana Singh, and Diane Mehta moderated by Curator and poet Ravi Shankar. This session will explore powerful themes of identity, language, and culture, offering audiences an intimate look at these poets’ creative journeys.

    To end the evening on an exciting note, the festival will host a poetry slam where emerging poets and spoken word artists will compete to win a $100 prize and a signed first edition of one of the featured authors’ works. The poetry slam promises to be a vibrant showcase of contemporary voices, blending the artistry of performance with powerful storytelling.

    SUNDAY NOVEMBER 10

    Kalpana Raina, translator of ‘For Now, It Is Night: Stories,’ in conversation with Padma Bhushan Subhash Kak

    Larry Bone (author of ‘Myself Lost’) and Shaun Fynn (author of ‘Departures: A Journey with India’) in conversation with Rakesh Kaul

    Karthik Ramanna (author of ‘The Age of Outrage: How to Lead in a Polarized World’) and Ramesh Srinivasan (author of ‘The Journey of Leadership: How CEOs Learn to Lead from the Inside Out’) in conversation with Deepak Raj

    Anshul Chaturvedi, author of ‘The Vivekananda Handbook,’ in conversation with Swami Sarvapriyananda

    Veera Hiranandani, author of ‘Amil and The After,’ in conversation with Raakhee Mirchandani

    Siddhartha Mallya discusses his book ‘Sad Glad,’ in conversation with Ravina Aggarwal

    Anu Sehgal (author of ‘I am a Lotus’) and Naumi Kak (author of ‘Knotty Knots’) in conversation with Ravina Aggarwal

    “With a diverse range of topics and literary works, the IAAC literary Festival provides a rare opportunity for readers to engage with authors, learn about their creative processes, and explore the many ways Indian culture and storytelling intersect with global conversations.” added Preethi Urs, Literary Festival Director. 

    For more details and a full schedule of events, visit iaac.us.

    IAAC

    The Indo-American Arts Council (IAAC.us) is an organization committed to promoting and showcasing the arts and artists of Indian heritage. IAAC programs include visual arts, film, dance, and literature, offering a platform for creative voices from the global Indian community.

    (Mabel Pais writes on Social Issues, The Arts and Entertainment, Spirituality, Cuisine, Health & Wellness, Business, and Education)

  • DOC NYC CELEBRATES FIFTEEN YEARS

    • By Mabel Pais

    Screening

    Director ASIF KAPADIA’s ‘2073’

    Directors NISHTHA JAIN & AKASH BASUMATARI’s ‘Farming the Revolution’

    And many, many more

    DOC NYC, America’s largest documentary festival — celebrating its 15th anniversary in-person, November 13-21 at IFC Center, SVA Theatre and Village East by Angelika and continuing online through December 1.

    The 2024 festival presents more than 110 feature-length documentaries (including yet-to-be-announced Short List and Winner’s Circle titles) among over 200 films and dozens of events, with filmmakers expected in person at most screenings.

    “DOC NYC is honored to connect superb documentary art and artists with an appreciative public in New York City and across the U.S. in our virtual theater,” said the festival’s artistic director Jaie Laplante. “The filmmakers of this year’s official selection have gifted us with engaging, vigorous work that provides us with new ways of looking at our world.”

    Included in the Festival lineup are 31 World Premieres and 24 U.S. premieres, with eight of those presented in the U.S. Competition, for new American-produced nonfiction films, and another eight featured in International Competition, for work from around the globe. The Kaleidoscope Competition for new essayistic and formally adventurous documentaries continues, while the festival’s long-standing Metropolis Competition, showcasing New York stories and personalities, also returns. In addition, the festival includes thematically organized sections that spotlight new films on music, sports, activism, and more.

    Included in the U.S. premieres is Nishtha Jain’s ‘Farming the Revolution’ from India.

    Farming the Revolution (Credit: docnyc.net)

    Domestic stories from New York City and the U.S. make up many of this year’s World premieres.

    Several filmmakers from DOC NYC’s seventh annual 40 Under 40 cohort, spotlighting young creatives that are making an impact in the field of documentary, have featured film work in this year’s festival.

    Short-form content continues to be represented in the festival’s Shorts Competition (94 films), DOC NYC U Competition (12 films representing student work from nine NYC schools), and an out-of-competition special presentation of the forthcoming Season 3 of Firelight Media/American Masters’ acclaimed In The Making series (8 films).

    Returning this year to partner with DOC NYC is Subject Matter, which will award a $20,000 grant to support one social issue documentary’s marketing and impact campaigns, alongside a $20,000 grant to a nonprofit working on the issue featured in the film.

    DOC NYC 2024 Festival Lineup

    Programme (by Section):

    The following is a breakdown of programming by section (for screening details visit www.docnyc.net):

    SPECIAL EVENTS

    Opening Night

    BLUE ROAD – THE EDNA O’BRIEN STORY (US Premiere)

    Director: Sinead O’Shea; Producers: Claire McCabe, Katie Holly, Barbara Broccoli

    Feminist writer Edna O’Brien’s diaries are brought to life, revealing her extraordinary writing and experiences in Ireland, London, and New York, and gifting us with her final testimony.

    Closing Night

    DROP DEAD CITY – NEW YORK ON THE BRINK IN 1975 (World Premiere)

    Directors/Producers: Peter Yost, Michael Rohatyn

    Set in 1970s NYC, this gripping documentary reveals the city’s fall from working-class haven to fiscal disaster, featuring firsthand accounts and vivid archival footage of a city on the brink.

    Centerpiece Screening

    ALL GOD’S CHILDREN (World Premiere)

    Director: Ondi Timoner; Producers: Ondi Timoner, David Turner, Anthony Ervolino

    In Brooklyn, a rabbi and a Baptist pastor seek common ground – and mutual understanding – while working to combat conflicts they see escalating in their communities. (Also part of the U.S. Competition.) 

    SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS

    Director/Co-Producer Asif Kapadia’s ‘2073’ makes its NYC Premiere.

    Other Special presentations include

    Victor Kossakovsky’s ‘ARCHITECTON’ (NYC Premiere);

    Directors Samuel Habib & Dan Habib’s ‘THE RIDE AHEAD’ (NYC Premiere); Director Reiner Holzemer’s ‘THOM BROWNE: THE MAN WHO TAILORS DREAMS’ (World Premiere).

    U.S. COMPETITION

    Eight films are presented in this category.

    INTERNATIONAL COMPETITION

    Eight films are featured in this competition.

    METROPOLIS COMPETITION

    Featuring NEW YORK STORIES in this section are eight films.

    KALEIDOSCOPE COMPETITION

    Featuring NEW DOCUMENTARY VISIONS are five films.

    AMERICAN STORIES

    Featuring STATES OF BEING IN THE UNION are eight films.

    COME AS YOU ARE

    Featuring STRIVING TO FIND YOUR PLACE are eight films.

    FIGHT THE POWER

    Featuring STORIES OF ACTIVISM are seven films.

    GAME FACE CINEMA

    Featuring THE DRAMA OF SPORT are four films.

    INVESTIGATIONS

    Featuring EXPOSING THE TRUTH are seven films.

    PORTRAITS

    Featuring PROFILES OF SINGULAR INDIVIDUALS are eight films.

    RESILIENCE

    Featuring STANDING STRONG IN THE FACE OF TRAUMA are four films.

    SONIC CINEMA

    Featuring MOVIES ABOUT MUSIC are ten films.

    VOICES OF CANADA

    A showcase of the Canadian titles that are represented throughout the festival’s sections.

    There are four feature films and twelve short films.

    SHORTS PROGRAMS

    There are 94 shorts participating in the juried Shorts Competition, in the following 20 programs:

    SHORTS: THE AMERICAN DREAM

    Calling out the contradictions – and sometimes hypocrisies – of the American Dream.

    SHORTS: ARTSCAPES

    Glimpses into the artistic processes of brilliant creators across disciplines.

    SHORTS: CARETAKERS

    Tenderhearted people taking care of each other.

    SHORTS: A CHILD’S EYE

    Witnessing life through the eyes of youth.

    SHORTS: CLIMATE COUNTDOWN

    The ticking clock of our climate crisis.

    SHORTS: COLLECTIONS

    Dedicated to the art of collecting toys, memorabilia, and works of art.

    SHORTS: FAR FROM HOME

    Humans on the move!

    SHORTS: GATHERED ECHOES

    The past reverberates in our present reality in these conceptual documentaries.

    SHORTS: GENERATIONS

    What binds and separates generations of families. 

    SHORTS: HIDDEN HISTORIES

    Discovering the illuminating backstories of various touchstones in our culture.

    SHORTS: INSIDE AND OUT

    Identifying the borders and institutions that divide us.

    SHORTS: LET’S EAT

    Dine on these delicious food films.

    SHORTS: LOVE FOR THE GAME

    Sports stories with clear eyes and full hearts.

    SHORTS: MAKE ME LAUGH

    Three humorous shorts that will make you laugh and cry at the same time.

    SHORTS: NEW YORK, NEW YORK

    Our beloved city through the eyes of many.

    SHORTS: OUR BODIES

    A program dedicated to learning and loving our bodies.

    SHORTS: THE PEOPLE VS.

    Stories about those who fight for a better future for all.

    SHORTS: A PLACE LIKE THIS

    Capturing the magic of the places that bring us together.

    SHORTS: PROFILES

    Portraits and profiles of unique individuals with filmmaking to match.

    SHORTS: SHE STORIES

    Women share their stories from in front of, and behind, the camera.

    DOC NYC U COMPETITION

    DOC NYC U features 12 short documentaries from students across the five boroughs. These two programs showcase competition finalists from Brooklyn College, City University of New York, Fashion Institute of Technology, Hunter College, The New School, New York Film Academy, New York University, Pratt Institute, and the School of Visual Arts.

    DOC NYC U: COMMUNITY

    This collection of student shorts capture the essence of community, whether it’s the sounds of a city, or the people we meet along the way.

    DOC NYC U: FAMILY MATTERS

    Students from the five boroughs document family stories across the globe.

    SHORTS: IN THE MAKING

    Screening as an out-of-competition special presentation, Season 3 of this short film series from American Masters and Firelight Media follows artists on their way to becoming masters of their disciplines.

    TICKETS & PASSES

    Festival tickets and passes may be purchased at docnyc.net.

    DOC NYC

    Learn more at docnyc.net.

    (Mabel Pais writes on The Arts and Entertainment, Social Issues, Spirituality, Cuisine, Health & Wellness, Business, and Education)

  • October 31 New York & Dallas E – Edition

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  • CURRENT DOCUMENTARY FILMS

    • By Mabel Pais

    STRIPPED FOR PARTS: AMERICAN JOURNALISM ON THE BRINK

    Director: Rick Goldsmith; USA; 2023; 100m

    Stripped for Parts: Journalism on the Brink – protest (Photo : Courtesy dmagpr.com)

    ‘Stripped for Parts: American Journalism on the Brink’ is the story of one secretive hedge fund that is plundering America’s newspapers and the journalists who are fighting back. Investigative reporter Julie Reynolds, Denver Post editorialist Chuck Plunkett and a handful of others, backed by the NewsGuild union, go toe-to-toe with the faceless Alden Global Capital in a battle to save and rebuild local journalism across America.

    Who will control the future of America’s news ecosystem: Wall Street billionaires concerned only with profit, or those who see journalism as an essential public service and the lifeblood of our democracy?

    Opening date: Check listings at strippedforpartsfilm.com/screenings

    BLACK BOX DIARIES

    Based on the International Bestseller

    Director: Shiori Ito; 2024; Japan/USA/UK; Japanese w/English subs; 103m

    Director Shiori Ito (Photo : Courtesy norget.com)

    ‘BLACK BOX DIARIES’ follows director and journalist Shiori Ito’s courageous investigation of her own sexual assault in an improbable attempt to prosecute her high-profile offender. Unfolding like a thriller and combining secret investigative recordings, vérité shooting and emotional first-person video, Shiori’s quest becomes a landmark case in Japan, exposing the country’s desperately outdated judicial and societal systems.

    From the director, Shiroi Ito, ”I pushed myself to the limit in shooting this documentary. Upon revisiting the hotel where I was raped, I felt the damage I was doing to myself might be too much. But at the same time, my desire to change society and tell this story kept me alive. Now, four years after winning the civil case, I can with more objectivity watch the scenes of my breaking down, passing moments of joy and normalcy, and absurd comedy in my novice investigator techniques – and to conceive how they can come together to form our film.”

    “A black box is defined as a system whose internal workings are hidden or not readily understood. Japan is a land of black boxes, and I learned what happens in this society when you start opening them. Our film is not about seeking criminal justice against my perpetrator or about politics of the left and right. Rather, it is the story of one woman’s experience – my black box, laid open for all to see.”

    Opening date: October 25 at Film Forum, New York.

    ZURAWSKI V TEXAS

    Directors: Maisie Crow (Jackson) and Abbie Perrault; USA; 98m

    In an election year where the battle over reproductive healthcare rights is at the heart of America’s political discourse, Zurawski v Texas reveals a historic courtroom challenge led by women demanding change. At the forefront is Amanda Zurawski, who suffered septic shock when doctors, constrained by restrictive abortion laws, refused to provide her with necessary medical care, leaving her ability to have children compromised. Amanda’s story is not unique. Samantha Casiano, a mother of four, faced the devastating loss of her daughter, who was diagnosed with a fatal condition in utero. Forced to carry her baby to term, Samantha endured the heartbreak of her child’s near-immediate death. Lawyer Molly Duane leads the legal fight against a Texas law so oppressive that it has made doctors fearful of acting, even when their patients’ lives are at risk. Among these doctors is Austin Dennard, a plaintiff in the case who had to travel out of state to obtain her own abortion after learning that her pregnancy had a fatal diagnosis and a miscarriage was inevitable.

    These deeply personal stories form the emotional core of Zurawski v Texas, a documentary that uncovers the traumatic consequences of restrictive healthcare legislation.

    Opening date: October 25. Check local listings.

    MY NAME IS ALFRED HITCHCOCK

    Director: Mark Cousins; 2022; Doc; Eng; 120m

    A century after the debut of Alfred Hitchcock’s first feature, he remains one of the most influential filmmakers in the history of cinema. But how does his vast body of work and legacy hold up in today’s world?

    Mark Cousins, the award-winning filmmaker, tackles this question and looks at the auteur with a new and radical approach: through the use of his own voice. As Hitchcock rewatches his films, we are taken on an odyssey through his vast career – his vivid silent films, the legendary films of the 1950s and 60s and his later works – in playful and revealing ways.

    Opening date: Open in theaters in New York & Los Angeles, October 25.

    NOCTURNES

    2024 World Cinema Documentary Special Jury Award for Craft – Sundance Film Festival

    Directors: Anirban Dutta & Anupama Srinivasan; 2024; India, USA; Hindi, English, Bugun; 83m

    Moths (Photo : Courtesy cineticmedia.com)

    In the dark of night, two curious observers, ecologist Mansi with local observer Bicki, shine a light on a secret universe – the nighttime lives of moths. Together, these scientists are on an expedition to decode these nocturnal creatures in a remote ecological “hot spot” on the border of India and Bhutan. The result transports audiences to a rarely-seen place and captures through rapturous visuals the stunning biodiversity of our natural world. Featuring unforgettable immersive sound design that won a Special Award for Craft at Sundance, ‘NOCTURNES’ urges us all to look more closely at the hidden interconnections of nature and the whispered consequences of a changing climate.

    Opening Date: October 25. Check local listings. 

    (Mabel Pais writes on Social Issues, The Arts and Entertainment, Spirituality, Cuisine, Health & Wellness, Business, and Education)

  • ARTIS-NAPLES FILM FEST OF FLORIDA MAKES A SPLASH ONCE MORE

    • By Mabel Pais

    Screening

    Director ADAM J. GRAVES’s ‘ANUJA’

    Director SHAUN SENEVIRATNE’s ‘BEN AND SUZANNE, A REUNION IN 4 PARTS’

    And Many More

    ANUJA, Opening Night (Credit: artisnaples.org/naples-international-film-festival)

    Artis—Naples, home of the Naples Philharmonic and The Baker Museum, is the premier center for the arts in Southwest Florida. The 16th annual Naples International Film Festival (NIFF – artisnaples.org/naples-international-film-festival) located at 5833 Pelican Bay Boulevard, Naples, Florida will be held October 24-27, 2024.

    This year, NIFF will include 58 films (10 narrative features, 12 documentary features and 36 short films) representing 26 countries, with several of those films including in-person post-screening filmmaker Q&A conversations. Select filmmakers will also participate in panel discussions during the festival. All screenings and associated events will be held in person in Hayes Hall, Daniels Pavilion or Norris Garden on the Artis—Naples Kimberly K. Querrey and Louis A. Simpson Cultural Campus or at the festival’s new venue partner, Alamo Drafthouse Cinema at Mercato.

    The 2024 Naples International Film Festival (NIFF) Lineup

    OPENING NIGHT FILM PRESENTATIONS

    Anuja

    Director: Adam J. Graves; India/U.S.; 22m

    When an intelligent 9-year-old girl working in a back-alley garment factory is offered a rare chance to attend boarding school, she faces a choice that will determine the fate of her future and her family.

    Favourites

    Director: Nick Russell; Australia; 5m

    When a family’s camping trip in Australia’s Outback turns deadly, two young parents are tested and soon come to grips with an impossible choice.

    Nate and John

    Director: Jumai Yusuf; U.S.; 8m

    John and Nate first meet in the 1960s, when John, a surly teenage hippie, is forced by his father to get a haircut. Nate, a young Black barber’s assistant, obliges. From this ordinary beginning, a deep and enduring friendship blossoms between the two men over years of haircuts.

    Night Session

    Director: Ballard C. Boyd; U.S.; 11m

    When a burglar runs into the resident of an apartment he just broke into, the burglary quickly morphs into an impromptu therapy session where the burglar assists the resident in processing his impending divorce—all while the resident assists the burglar in robbing his apartment.

    Room Taken

    Director: TJ O’Grady-Peyton; Ireland; 18m

    When a man newly arrived in Ireland finds himself experiencing homelessness, he secretly takes up residence in the home of an elderly blind woman. As he tries to remain unnoticed, an unexpected and unique bond forms between them, reshaping their lives in ways neither could have imagined.

    Trapped

    Directors: Sam Cutler-Kreutz, David Cutler-Kreutz; U.S.; 15m

    A special jury prize winner at SXSW, Trapped follows Joaquin, a janitor at a prestigious high school, as he confronts a group of boys in the middle of a senior prank—putting him between the boys, his boss, and his moral compass. 

    CLOSING NIGHT FILM

    Batman (1989)

    Director: Tim Burton; U.S.; 126m

    BATMAN, Closing Night (Credit: artisnaples.org/naples-international-film-festival)

    The Dark Knight of Gotham City begins his war on crime with his first major enemy being Jack Napier, a criminal who becomes the clownishly homicidal Joker. 

    NARRATIVE FEATURES IN COMPETITION

    BEN and SUZANNE, A REUNION in 4 PARTS (Credit: artisnaples.org/naples-international-film-festival)

    Ben and Suzanne, A Reunion in 4 Parts

    Director: Shaun Seneviratne; U.S./Sri Lanka; 110 minutes 

    Fight Like a Girl

    Director: Matthew Leutwyler; Rwanda/DR Congo; 118m

    Sheepdog

    Director: Steven Grayhm; U.S.; 122m

    DOCUMENTARY FEATURES IN COMPETITION

    76 Days Adrift

    Director: Joe Wein; U.S.; 110m

    The Accidental Spy – NORTH AMERICAN PREMIERE

    Director: Anthony Wonke; UK; 97m

    Between the Mountain and the Sky

    Director: Jeremy Power Regimbal; Canada; 93m

    ADDITIONAL NARRATIVE FEATURES

    Breakup Season

    Director: H. Nelson Tracey; U.S.; 102m

    Days of Happiness

    Director: Chloé Robichaud; Canada; 118m

    Freedom Hair

    Director: Dianne Houston; U.S.; 99m

    Kiss of the Con Queen

    Director: Tom Waller; U.S.; 116m

    My Sunshine

    Director: Hiroshi Okuyama; Japan; 90m

    Never Not Yours

    Directors: John Klein, Steve Kniss; U.S.; 82m

    The Paper Bag Plan

    Director: Anthony Lucero; U.S.; 107m

    ADDITIONAL DOCUMENTARY FEATURES

    Every Little Thing

    Director: Sally Aitken; Australia; 93m

    Giants Rising

    Director: Lisa Landers; U.S.; 82m

    Mad About the Boy

    Director: Barnaby Thompson; U.K; 90m

    Naked Ambition: Bunny Yeager

    Directors: Dennis Scholl, Kareem Tabsch; U.S.; 73m

    The Opener

    Director: Jeff Troye; U.S.; 72m

    Porcelain War

    Directors: Brendan Bellomo, Slava Leontyev; Australia/U.S./Ukraine; 87m

    Rise Above

    Director: Maryilene Blondell; U.S.; 53m

    Sanibel – WORLD PREMIERE

    Director: Herbert James Winterstern; U.S.; 65m

    Shari & Lamb Chop

    Director: Lisa D’Apolito; U.S.; 92m

    ADDITIONAL SHORT FILMS

    There are 23 short films.

    STUDENT FILMS

    There are 8 student films.

    TICKETS

    For tickets and passes to the Festival, visit artisnaples.org/naples-international-film-festival/ticketing

    ARTIS—NAPLES

    Home of The Baker Museum and the Naples Philharmonic, Artis—Naples is unique among cultural institutions nationwide, equally dedicated to both the visual and performing arts featuring artists of global distinction. Learn more at artisnaples.org.

    KIMBERLY K. QUERREY and LOUIS A. SIMPSON CULTURAL CAMPUS

    Learn more at artisnaples.org

    NAPLES PHILHARMONIC

    The Naples Philharmonic has long been recognized as one of the cornerstones of Southwest Florida’s arts community. Learn more at artisnaples.org/naples-philharmonic.

    THE BAKER MUSEUM

    The Baker Museum is the foremost fine art museum in Southwest Florida, presenting an ambitious slate of exhibitions annually to complement installations of works from its permanent collection. Learn more at artisnaples.org/baker-museum.

    EDUCATION AND COMMUNITY

    In addition to creating and presenting visual and performing arts, Artis—Naples provides robust education and community activities for students of all ages in Collier and Lee counties.

    In 2017, Artis—Naples acquired the Naples International Film Festival (NIFF), expanding its film offerings and providing a platform for the festival’s continued excellence and growth. In 2023, the festival’s 15th anniversary year, NIFF was named one of MovieMaker Magazine’s “20 Great Film Festivals in Vacation Destinations.” Learn more at artisnaples.org/education/family/community-day.

    (Mabel Pais writes on The Arts and Entertainment, Social Issues, Spirituality, Cuisine, Health & Wellness, Business, and Education)

  • ENJOY FREE CONCERTS THIS SEASON BY NJ’S PERFORMING ARTS ORGANIZATION

    Wharton Arts in the Community, collage (Credit: WhartonArts.org)
    • By Mabel Pais

    Wharton Arts, New Jersey’s largest not-for-profit community performing arts education organization, will present several free concerts during the 2024-25 season at Saint John’s Lutheran Church, 587 Springfield Avenue, Summit, New Jersey.

    Wharton Arts Artistic Director, Helen Cha-Pyo said, “We are excited to partner with Saint John’s Lutheran Church and music director Christopher Harlow-Jennings for our ‘Wharton Arts in the Community’ series. From the fun, interactive Halloween Hoopla to uplifting Jazz Vespers and world-class performances, this series offers something for everyone. It’s a wonderful way to connect with the Summit community and make music accessible to all.”

    “I am thrilled to partner with Artistic Director Helen Cha-Pyo and her team at Wharton Arts this season to bring exciting new musical offerings to the greater Summit community,” said Saint John’s Lutheran Church Director of Music Christopher Harlow-Jennings. “This unique collaboration builds on our respective institutions’ strong musical foundations and opens the door for creative, diverse programming to engage listeners of all ages.”

    Halloween Hoopla & Trunk or Treat

    Saturday, October 26, 2024 at 3:00 p.m.

    This spooktacular family-friendly event will include fun and interactive Halloween sing-along songs and stories led by members of the New Jersey Youth Chorus (NJYC) followed by a Trunk-or-Treat. Be sure to wear your costume, bring your trunk-or-treating bag, and join in having a haunting good time!

    Wharton Arts Chamber Music Concert

    Sunday, November 17, 2024 at 7:00 p.m.

    Enjoy a showcase of talented young chamber musicians from Wharton Arts.

    Piano & Cello Faculty Recital

    Sunday, January 26, 2025 at 4:00 p.m.

    Lucas Button, cello Leah Frank, piano

    Allow yourself to be transported by the sound and expression of this inspiring duo praised for their musical sensitivity and passionate artistry.

    Jazz Vespers

    March 23, 2025 at 4:00 p.m.

    Lance Bryant Trio and the Saint John’s Choir

    An inclusive experience of Lenten words and music, both modern and ancient, featuring the Lance Bryant Jazz Trio.

    Wharton Arts First Signature Concert, collage (Credit: WhartonArts.org)

    For more information, call (908) 790-0700 or visit WhartonArts.org

    Wharton Arts Programs

    Alongside these engaging events, Wharton Arts aims to create meaningful connections and foster creativity in young people, as well as across generations, ensuring that everyone has access to an outstanding music and theater arts education. The depth and breadth of offerings, unmatched in the Garden State, transcends backgrounds and beliefs. Wharton Arts encompasses four distinct programs, each founded to advance music and performing arts education and engagement: the New Jersey Youth Chorus, New Jersey Youth Symphony, Paterson Music Project, and Performing Arts School. Join Wharton Arts this Season of Joy for life-changing performing arts experiences.

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    NJYS CONCERT HONORS AMERICA’S VETERANS

    • By Mabel Pais

    The New Jersey Youth Symphony’s (NJYS) 200 youth will present a concert ‘Rhapsody in Red, White and Blue!’ to honor America’s veterans and armed forces on Sunday, November 3 at 3:00 p.m. at the Patriots Theater at the War Memorial (1 Memorial Drive Trenton, NJ 08608. Phone: 609-984-8484) in Trenton.

    Audiences are invited to enjoy a heartfelt homage to the brave men and women who have served our country featuring the New Jersey premiere of Peter Boyer’s ‘Rhapsody in Red, White, and Blue’ with acclaimed pianist Jeffrey Biegel. Biegel commissioned Boyer to compose the piece to celebrate the hundredth anniversary of the premiere of George Gershwin’s iconic ‘Rhapsody in Blue’ and gave its first performance in June 2023 with the Utah Symphony. Biegel later recorded the work for the Naxos (naxos.com) label with the London Symphony Orchestra and Boyer conducting. To support American orchestras post-pandemic, Biegel developed the Rhapsody National Initiative, which entails performances of ‘Rhapsody in Red, White and Blue’ with at least one orchestra in all 50 states over the course of three years at no cost to the orchestras that participate. NJYS is honored to be one of three youth orchestras participating in the initiative and presenting the New Jersey premiere of this historic work.

    Said Biegel, “I created the 50 states Rhapsody National Initiative as the first commissioning project not requiring orchestras to pay toward the composer’s fee, and to bring orchestras in all 50 states to the initiative celebrating orchestras and music in America. Peter Boyer’s ‘Rhapsody in Red, White and Blue’ is a fabulous work reflecting the American flag, and music since the time of George Gershwin’s 1924 ‘Rhapsody in Blue,’ for whose centennial the new Rhapsody celebrates. The New Jersey Youth Symphony represents the state of New Jersey and the vibrant young musicians taking part in this unprecedented national endeavor.”

    “At this Veterans Day concert, we proudly continue our tradition of performing works by American composers to honor those who have served. It is both exciting and historic for our young musicians to present the New Jersey premiere of Peter Boyer’s ‘Rhapsody in Red, White, and Blue’ with Jeffrey Biegel,” said Helen Cha-Pyo, Artistic Director and Principal Conductor. “Projects like this bring generations together, uniting people through the creation of new works that celebrate the present and inspire the future of America.” 

    Two ensembles from the New Jersey Youth Chorus (NJYC) will also take the stage at the Patriots Theater in a stirring selection of patriotic music celebrating the spirit of freedom. In addition to the New Jersey premiere of Boyer’s work, the concert will feature American favorites, including ‘Candide Overture’ and music from ‘West Side Story’ by Leonard Bernstein as well as ‘Three Spirituals’ by the prolific African American composer, Adolphus Hailstork. Not-to-be-missed are performances of ‘America the Beautiful,’ ‘Armed Forces Salute,’ and more!

    TICKETS

    Veterans are invited to attend the concert for FREE by using discount code VETERAN. For Tickets and more information visit NJYS.org

    Wharton Arts

    Learn more at WhartonArts.org

    (Mabel Pais writes on The Arts and Entertainment, Social Issues, Spirituality, Cuisine, Health & Wellness, Business, and Education)

  • October 18 New York & Dallas E – Edition

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  • WITNESS THE SOULFUL MUSIC OF KAILASH KHER & KAILASA

    • By Mabel Pais

    Witness the soulful rendition of Kailash Kher and his band Kailasa as they perform on October 19, 2024 at International House, 500 Riverside Drive, New York, NY 10027 (ihouse-nyc.org – 212-316-8400).

    Kailash Kher (Credit: iaac.us) 

    KAILASH KHER

    Kailash Kher is an Indian music composer and singer. He sings songs with a music style influenced by Indian folk music and Sufi music. He was inspired by the classical musicians Kumar Gandharva, Hridaynath Mangeshkar, Bhimsen Joshi, and the Qawwali singer Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan.

    Kailash Kher received the Padma Shri award in 2017 from the Indian government. He has also received two Filmfare Awards; Filmfare Award for Best Male Playback Singer for the Hindi film ‘Fanaa’ (2006) and Filmfare Award for Best Male Playback Singer – Telugu for the Telugu film ‘Mirchi’ (2013), along with several other nominations.

    A. R. Rahman said of Kailash Kher, “Kher has a uniquely soulful, raw and high-pitched voice. I remember how I first heard of him. I had asked Mehboob, our lyricist, for a new voice that is earthy and strong, and he said, I have just the person for you. That voice can only be that of Kailash! And he sent Kailash to meet me. The moment I heard him, I knew that here was a voice that was so wonderful, and which had its own unique space…. I want to say that Kailash Kher’s voice has something that had been lacking a lot – it had pure soul! Allah Ke Bande is one of my all-time favorite songs.”

    With his powerful voice and his unique style of music, Kher has established himself as one of the most popular playback singers of India.

    Listen to Kailash – youtu.be/_nFO-sK2OSA

    KAILASA

    Kailasa is an Indian fusion band, founded by Kailash Kher. The name of the band is taken from an accented pronunciation of Kailash’s own name as well as Mount Kailash, the abode of Hindu God Shiva. Along with guitars, drums and keyboards, the band incorporates classical Indian instruments and sometimes traditional lyrics into their songs to infuse folk and a Sufi hue.

    The band is renowned all over the world for being one of the only pure live Hindustani music bands and one of the most celebrated bands in India. What started off as a trio of Mr. Paresh Kamath, Mr. Naresh Kamath and Padma Shri Kailash Kher has now grown into a collective of some of the most talented musicians, instrumentalists and technical crew that the country has to offer.

    The Kailasa Band has taken the music of the country to multiple countries: United States of America, England, South Africa, Australia, Mauritius, to name a few, having performed in various prestigious venues and acclaimed music festivals across the world, in a career spanning nearly 2 decades and over 1500 concerts. Some of the venues and festivals that the Kailasa Band have performed include but are not limited to: The Hollywood Bowl  in Los Angeles, The Kennedy Center in Washington, the historical ‘Fillmore Center’ in San Francisco, Royal Festival Hall in London, Symphony Hall in Birmingham, the ‘Santa Monica Pier Music Festival,’ ‘Stern Grove Music Festival,’ ‘International Music Festival’ at Webster Hall, New York, to name a few. The band has performed in more than 500 cities worldwide including Delhi, Mumbai, Ahmedabad, Singapore, Malaysia, Houston, San Francisco, London and New York.

    TICKETS

    For Tickets to attend the performance, visit IAAC.us

    IAAC

    Located in New York City, Indo-American Arts Council Inc. is passionately dedicated to promoting, showcasing and building an awareness of arts and artists of Asian Indian heritage. The artistic focus is primarily on the performing arts besides the visual, literary and folk arts. For information, visit IAAC.us.

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    HIP HOP & SPOKEN WORD FEATURED IN DODGE POETRY FEST

    • By Mabel Pais

    Newark gets ready for an exciting night of Hip Hop and Spoken Word!

    Top Hip Hop Artists (Credit: njpac.org)

    As part of the Dodge Poetry Festival, witness Hip Hop and Spoken Word Artists: RAKIM, BIG DADDY KANE, MC LYTE, DUPRÉ DOITALL KELLY, DJ SPINNA, CARIDAD DE LA LUZ (LA BRUJA), MAHOGANY L. BROWNE and TYEHIMBA JESS as they all take to the state on Saturday, October 19th at 8:00 p.m. to perform hit songs and share how spoken word is a big part of Hip Hop.

    RAKIM, the influential rapper and “inventor of flow,” first exploded onto the scene with ‘Eric B. is President’ and raised the bar for all future MCs.

    BIG DADDY KANE, formerly of the Juice Crew, is known for his lyrical dexterity on songs like ‘Young, Gifted and Black,’ ‘Ain’t No Half-Steppin’,’ ‘Raw,’ ‘Smooth Operator’ and ‘Set It Off.’

    MC LYTE, the first female rapper to release a full solo album, dominates the mic on ‘Ruffneck,’ ‘Cha Cha Cha,’ ‘Poor Georgie,’ ‘Lyte as a Rock,’ ‘10% Dis’ and ‘Paper Thin.’

    DUPRE DOITALL KELLY transformed his platinum-selling music career into political activism. He currently represents Newark’s West Ward as their councilman. 

    DJ SPINNA is producer and remixer for De La Soul, Mary J. Blige, Stevie Wonder, Eminem and his groups Jigmastas, Polyrhythm Addicts and Domecrackers.

    CARIDAD DE LA LUZ, aka LA BRUJA, is an Emmy-winning poet, activist, actor and current executive director of the famous Nuyorican Poets Cafe.

    MAHOGANY L. BROWNE is a poet and organizer whose books include ‘Vinyl Moon,’ ‘Chlorine Sky,’ ‘Black Girl Magic’ and banned books ‘Woke: A Young Poet’s Call to Justice and Woke Baby.’

    TYEHIMBA JESS is the author of ‘Leadbelly’ and the Pulitzer Prize-winning ‘Olio.’ Widely published and anthologized, his many honors include fellowships from Guggenheim and NEA.

    TICKETS

    For Tickets to the performance, visit NJPAC.org or the NJPAC Box Office or call 888.GO.NJPAC (888.466.5722).

    The New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC)

    Learn more at njpac.org

    (Mabel Pais writes on Social Issues, The Arts and Entertainment, Spirituality, Cuisine, Health & Wellness, Business, and Education)

  • October 11 New York & Dallas E – Edition

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  • October 4 New York & Dallas E – Edition

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  • SOLE OSCAR-QUALIFYING SOUTH ASIAN FILM FEST RETURNS TO SEATTLE

    • By Mabel Pais

    The annual eagerly awaited 19th edition of the Tasveer Film Festival & Market (tasveerfestival.org – TFFM) makes history this year marking a pivotal moment for South Asian Cinema in North America, taking place in Seattle, Washington State. Not only does this year’s festival celebrate the vibrant storytelling of the region, but it also launches North America’s first-ever global film market dedicated to South Asian filmmakers. The Festival runs October 15-20, 2024 at the Seattle Center and the Tasveer Film Market (TFM) will feature the celebrated, award-winning filmmaker Deepa Mehta (‘Fire’, ‘Water’) as the inaugural Keynote Speaker, setting the stage for an unmissable event.

    THE TASVEER FILM MARKET

    The Tasveer Film Market is a groundbreaking initiative designed to reshape financial and distribution models for South Asian filmmakers worldwide. With a focus on expanding the reach and fostering collaboration, the market will host events such as the Co-Production Market, Tasveer Film Fund pitches (supported by Netflix), industry panels, and networking sessions. These activities aim to empower creatives by connecting them with producing partners, distributors, and global platforms.

    The Tasveer Film Market will include keynotes by influential figures such as directors Deepa Mehta, and Pan Nalin (‘Last Film Show’, ‘Angry Indian Goddesses’), and representatives from companies such as CAA, WME, Blumhouse, NBCU Launch, Amazon MGM Studios, Red Sea Film Foundation, and more.

    “As the first film market dedicated to the South Asian community, our mission is to build a groundbreaking platform where diverse voices can thrive and be heard,” said Rita Meher, Founder of the Tasveer Film Market and Co-Founder of the Tasveer Film Festival. “By carving out this space, we aim to empower underrepresented filmmakers, amplify South Asian stories, and foster global connections that will bring these narratives to the world stage.”

    Deepa Mehta added, “Tasveer Film Festival’s legacy and contribution to South Asian cinema is one for the history books. Launching the first South Asian film market on a global scale could not have come at a better time. I am honored to inaugurate the Tasveer Film Market this year.”

    Meticulously curated projects, including Narrative, Documentary, and TV projects, all seeking producing partners, Minimum Guarantee (MG) deals, sales, and distribution will be showcased at the market. Tasveer’s flagship Tasveer Film Fund Short Film Pitches, supported by Netflix, will have finalists present their projects for a chance to secure a $25,000 grant, with a total of $75,000 available in funding.

    THE TASVEER FILM FESTIVAL: A LEGACY OF EMPOWERMENT THROUGH STORYTELLING

    As the only Oscar® qualifying South Asian Film Festival globally in the short film category, Tasveer has championed social change through the power of South Asian storytelling. This year’s Tasveer Film Festival (TFF), October 15-20, 2024, is a testament to that commitment and will showcase 110 films including 36 world premieres, 28 North American premieres, 45 Seattle premieres, and 19 feature films from 15 countries (Bangladesh, Canada, France, Sri Lanka, Switzerland, Denmark, Germany, India, United Kingdom, United States, Nepal, Nigeria, Pakistan, Portugal, and Sweden).

    There are 91 short films that are a part of the class of the 2024 edition with 35 world premieres, 22 North American premieres, and 33 Seattle premieres. Some of the impressive short films in the lineup are Yassa Khan’s ‘Pink’ (World Premiere), Rippen Sindher’s ‘Flight 182’ (N. American Premiere), Tathagata Ghosh’s ‘If’ (Seattle premiere), and more. 52 films of the 110 films showcased at the festival are by women, trans, and non-binary directors.

    This year the festival boasts of prolific jury members who will be in attendance such as Oscar-nominated filmmaker Shaunak Sen (‘All That Breathes), actor Omi Vaidya (‘3 Idiots’) and director Geeta V. Patel (‘House of the Dragon’).

    Some of the selected films that reflect the vision and filmmaking artistry of South Asian filmmakers and important issues from the subcontinent and diaspora are Payal Kapadia’s feature narrative debut, ‘All We Imagine as Light’ – the 2024 Cannes Grand Prix winner, Iram Parveen Bilal’s social media true story, ‘Wakhri’, Nik Dodani’s LGBTQIA+ semi-autobiographical drama, ‘Blue Boy’, and more.

    The 19th edition of the Tasveer Film Festival will feature engaging fireside chats, post-film Q&As with filmmakers from around the world, and a remarkable lineup of industry talents.

    FILM FESTIVAL HIGHLIGHTS

    Wakhri (Credit / tasveerfestival.org)

    Opening Night Feature: ‘Wakhri’, Directed by Iram Parveen Bilal

    Centerpiece: ‘The Umesh Chronicles’, Directed by Pooja Kaul

    Closing Night Feature: ‘A Nice Indian Boy’, Directed by Roshan Sethi

    All We Imagine As Light. (Credit : tasveerfestival.org)

    Tasveer Emerald Spotlight: The Cannes Grand Prix 2024 winner – ‘All We Imagine As Light’, Directed by Payal Kapadia

    LGBTQIA+ Film: ‘Blue Boy’, Directed by Nik Dodani

    Documentary Short: ‘Yatra’, Directed by Hemal Trivedi and Matt Alesevich

    Mental Health: ‘The Tides That Binds Us’, Directed by Gavin Sea

    Local Focus: ‘Last 30 Days’, Directed by Vivek Roy

    Girl Power: ‘Anuja’, Directed by Adam J. Graves

    Music Focus: ‘Too Beautiful: A Spaceman Story’, Directed by Utkarsh Ambodkar & Alex Salsberg

    For a complete line of films and events, visit tasveerfestival.org

    TICKETS & VIEWING INFORMATION

    19th Tasveer Film Festival & Market Badge is available at tasveerfestival.org/ticket.  Passholders will have access to the market, and film festival programming, including online streaming options on mobile devices, tablets, computers, and apps like Roku and Fire TV.

    HEALTH & SAFETY PROTOCOLS

    For in-person event guidelines, including COVID-19 safety protocols,visit tasveerfestival.org.

    Tasveer

    Tasveer is committed to fostering social change through South Asian films and storytelling. With a rich legacy spanning over two decades, Tasveer remains at the forefront of promoting diversity, inclusion, and representation in the arts. Learn more at  tasveerfestival.org.

    Follow Tasveer on Social Media:

    Instagram @TasveerOrg

    Twitter (X) @TasveerOrg

    Facebook @TasveerOrgUS

    YouTube @YouTube

    #TFFM

    (Mabel Pais writes on The Arts and Entertainment, Social Issues, Spirituality, Cuisine, Health & Wellness, Business, and Education)

  • BOISE LAUNCHES DEBUT FILM FEST

    BOISE LAUNCHES DEBUT FILM FEST

    • By Mabel Pais

    The inaugural Boise Film Festival (BFF) will make its debut October 10-13 with a 20thAnniversary screening of Gavin O’Connor’s tale of the 1980 U.S. Olympic hockey team’s Gold Medal journey, ‘Miracle’. The new film festival will present a highly curated list of 27 films (16 features, 11 shorts), along with master classes on producing and screenwriting as it brings filmmakers and film and television industry veterans (including prolific producer Mark Ciadi, and CSI’s Anthony Zuiker) to the city to celebrate independent film via a four-day event packed with programming and special events.

    The film festival’s epicenter and all screenings will be held at Boise’s Egyptian Theater Screenings (700 West Main Street) and The Flicks (646 West Fulton Street).

    Created to be a film festival focused on discovery, looking to find, highlight, and celebrate new cinematic voices and faces, to promote the next generation of film makers and artists. BFF will also include a special focus on films created and shot in the Pacific Northwest.

    BFF Founders and Executive Directors, Christine, and Mark Holder, said, “We are thrilled with the inaugural lineup of films and special events our team has lined up for this first edition of the Boise Film Festival. From the beginning, we have said we hope to be matchmakers here in our adopted city between film lovers and the type of films and filmmakers that we have championed in our careers as producers and filmmakers. Following what should be a fun night of hockey on film with our 20th anniversary presentation of ‘Miracle,’ will be a carefully curated and diverse group of films spanning several genres, as well as highly anticipated film industry panels, Q&As, and master classes, bringing a lot of top talent right here to Boise.”

    2024 BOISE FILM FESTIVAL (BFF) LINEUP

    OPENING NIGHT GALA

    Miracle (2004)

    Director: Gavin O’Connor; USA; 135 minutes

    The true story of Herb Brooks, the player-turned-coach who led the 1980 U.S. Olympic hockey team to victory over the seemingly invincible Soviet squad.

    Preceded by

    ECHL Unfiltered Episode 1: Idaho Steelheads – For the Love of the Game

    Director: Tyler Nimmons; USA; 30m

    The first episode of the series looks at the Idaho Steelheads hockey team and the challenges they face in the new season and their quest for Kelly Cup glory.

    ADDITIONAL NARRATIVE FEATURES

    Audrey         

    Director: Natalie Bailey; Australia; 97m

    Birthrite         

    Director: Ross Partridge; USA; 100m

    Chaperone    

    Director: Zoë Eisenberg; USA; 102m

    Christmas Eve in Miller’s Point      

    Director: Tyler Taormina; USA; 106m

    Cold Wallet   

    Director: Cutter Hodierne; USA; 84m

    Grassland     

    Directors: Sam Friedman, Will Bermudez; USA; 88m

    La Cocina      

    Director: Alonso Ruizpalacios; Mexico, USA; 139m

    Saturn

    Director: Eric Esau; USA; 100m

    Tapawingo

    Director: Dylan K. Narang; USA; 109m

    DOCUMENTARY FEATURES

    A New Kind of Wilderness  

    Director: Silje Evensmo Jacobsen; Norway; 84m

    Every Little Thing    

    Director: Sally Aitken; Australia; 93m

    Linda Perry: Let It Die Here

    Director: Don Hardy; USA; 93m

    Maya and the Wave

    Director: Stephanie Johnes; USA; 95m 

    Porcelain War           

    Directors: Brendan Bellomo, Slava Leontyev; Australia/USA/Ukraine; 87m

    Resynator     

    Director: Alison Tavel; USA; 96m

    Shari & Lamb Chop 

    Director: Lisa D’Apolito; USA; 92m

    Sugarcane    

    Directors: Emily Kassie, Julian Brave NoiseCat; Canada; 107m

    SHORTS

    Bite    

    Director: Jorey Worb; USA; 14m

    Bird Drone (Credit : theboisefilmfest.com)

    Bird Drone    

    Director: Radheya Jegatheva; Australia; 9m

    Bogota Story

    Director: Esteban Pedraza; Colombia, USA; 16m

    Border Hopper

    Director: Nico Casavecchia; USA; 14m

    Chauncey

    Directors: Reilly Anspaugh, Daniel Rashid; USA; 11m

    Fanatic          

    Director: Taran Killam; USA; 16m

    ILY, Bye         

    Director: Taylor James; USA; 14m

    Mankind

    Director: Jacob Ronnow; USA; 26m

    Midnight Snack

    Directors: Samuel Dhooge, Rani Nagels, Jarne Meersman;  Belgium; 2m

    Mother Of Portland – WORLD PREMIERE

    Director: Kyle LaMontagne; USA; 7m 

    The Soul Trader       

    Director: Susan Dynner; USA; 12m

    Learn more about the Festival and the complete lineup of films and events, visit theboisefilmfest.com

    TICKETS

    To purchase passes and tickets, or for more information, visit theboisefilmfest.com.

    The Boise Film Festival (BFF)

    Set to make its debut in October 2024, the Boise Film Festival will feature and celebrate independent films and filmmakers during a four-day event which will feature screenings, panels, Q&As, and masterclasses. BFF seeks to be a festival of discovery, looking to find, highlight, and celebrate new cinematic voices and faces, and to promote the next generation of filmmakers and artists. BFF will also include a special focus on films created and shot in the Pacific Northwest.

    (Mabel Pais writes on The Arts and Entertainment, Social Issues, Spirituality, Cuisine, Health & Wellness, Business, and Education)

     

  • NEW JERSEY’S STELLAR PERFORMING CENTER BREAKS GROUND ON $MULTI-MILLION CAMPUS REDEVELOPMENT

    NEW JERSEY’S STELLAR PERFORMING CENTER BREAKS GROUND ON $MULTI-MILLION CAMPUS REDEVELOPMENT

    • By Mabel Pais

    The New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) made history on September 18, 2024 when breaking ground on the $336 million redevelopment of its 12-acre campus. The Center that has been a catalyst for change in the region and the State of New Jersey will transform downtown Newark bringing hundreds of new residences, shops, restaurants, new outdoor gathering spaces and a unique education and community center with professional rehearsal spaces.

    The reimagined campus, scheduled to be completed in Fall 2027, will include ArtSide, a mixed-use, mixed-income residential complex developed by NJPAC, LMXD and MCI Collective, and planned and designed by celebrated architectural firm Skidmore Owings & Merrill. ArtSide will consist of 350 rental units (20% of which will be affordable housing) new retail spaces, an education and community center, professional rehearsal studios — among them a new home for Newark’s beloved jazz public radio station, WBGO — as well as an extension of Mulberry Street, on what is now NJPAC’s Parking Lot A.

    The 58,000-square-foot Cooperman Family Arts Education and Community Center, designed by the renowned architectural firm of Weiss/Manfredi, will be built on Parking Lot C. A dynamic redesign of NJPAC’s front yard,Chambers Plaza, and the addition of a new space, Essex County Green, to the Arts Center’s campus, will create a four-season urban park. Landscape architecture studio Future Green created the design for the new Chambers Plaza.

    Newark’s OCA Architects will design renovations of 31 Mulberry Street, an existing building NJPAC recently acquired adjacent to the site of the Cooperman Center. The building will house additional spaces for community gatherings, plus educational and office spaces for the Arts Center. NJPAC’s eastern façade, certain interiors and loading docks will also be redesigned.

    “NJPAC’s campus redevelopment is more than a construction project; it’s a powerful investment in Newark’s communities and future,” said Governor Phil Murphy. “This initiative will not only provide more housing and commercial spaces, but also create vibrant cultural and educational opportunities that will enrich the lives of Newark residents for generations to come. I’m proud to support this transformative project that embodies the spirit of creativity and inclusivity that is at the heart of our state.”

    “Newark is a city rich in history and possibilities, and NJPAC’s role as an active, engaged and productive anchor cultural institution in its future is an extraordinarily exciting one,” said NJPAC CEO John Schreiber. “We’re grateful beyond measure to the remarkable coalition of partners, both public and private, who have collaborated with us to make this new neighborhood an exciting reality.”

    left to right – Ras Baraka, Mayor of Newark; John Schreiber, President & CEO of NJPAC; Charles Lowrey, Chairman & CEO of Prudential Financial. (Photo : Courtesy NJPAC)

    Among the partners who have joined in the planning and development of NJPAC’s campus redevelopment are the New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA), which granted the project’s $200M tax credits under the Transformative Aspire Program; Prudential Financial, which facilitated the master planning of the campus redesign and financed NJPAC’s pre-development needs; Liberty Mutual, which committed to investing across the capital stack as both an Aspire tax credit investor and a limited partner; Citi Community Capital, which spearheaded construction lending and low-income housing tax credit investing for the project; TD Bank, which provided NJPAC with New Markets Tax Credit allocation for the Cooperman Center construction and a tax-exempt bond for other campus improvements; Essex County Executive Joseph N. DiVincenzo Jr., and the County of Essex, who supported the redesign of campus outdoor spaces; co-development partner Siree Morris, Managing Director of MCI Collective; the New Jersey Housing Mortgage Finance Agency and Freddie Mac, which provided permanent loan commitments; and New Jersey Community Capital which provided support in New Market Tax Credits.

    LMXD partnered with NJPAC to manage design, approvals and financing for the project.

    “The streets of Newark have always been steeped in the arts. This is a city where jazz and hip hop are in the breeze, and every wall without a mural is just a canvas no one’s yet claimed,” said Mayor Ras J. Baraka. “The new neighborhood around NJPAC will fully embrace that dynamic spirit, bringing more housing, stores and gathering places to our already lively downtown. And one of the highest notes of all will be the new headquarters for our city’s iconic jazz station, WBGO.”

    Philanthropic support from major donors who contributed to the Arts Center’s $244 million Capital Campaign, completed in December 2024, also helped finance the project. Notably, Leon and Toby Cooperman and the Cooperman family made a foundational gift to the construction of the Cooperman Center, which will headquarter NJPAC’s Arts Education, Arts & Well-Being and Community Engagement initiatives.

    “Ensuring young people have the best chances at their brightest futures is at the heart of our family’s giving,” said Leon Cooperman, a legend in the investment world and Chairman and CEO of Omega Family Office. “The Cooperman Center, a new home for so much of NJPAC’s Arts Education and Community Engagement work, will be in service to everyone, from infants to older adults. Newark is a city of creativity, and I believe the Center has a unique opportunity to contribute to its future.”

    The Arts Center celebrated the groundbreaking on the project today with remarks from Governor Murphy; Mayor Baraka; Mr. Cooperman; Mr. Schreiber; state Senate Majority Leader M. Teresa Ruiz; Assemblywoman Eliana Pintor Marin; Newark Council President and Central Ward Councilwoman LaMonica McIver; Prudential Financial Chairman and CEO Charles Lowrey; NJEDA CEO Tim Sullivan; LMXD CEO David Dishy; Siree Morris, Managing Partner, MCI Collective; Ommeed Sathe, Head of Impact and Sustainable Investments at Liberty Mutual Investments; and WBGO President and CEO Steve Williams.

    NJPAC donors, supporters, staff and community partners attended the event, which was followed by outdoor performances by marching bands and student jazz ensembles, art activities and a mini food-truck festival on the parking lots that will be transformed by the redevelopment project. 

    The New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC)

    For more information, visit njpac.org.

    (Mabel Pais writes on Business, Education, The Arts and Entertainment, Social Issues, Spirituality, Cuisine, and Health & Wellness)

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  • DODGE FOUNDATION WITH NJPAC CELEBRATES PEAK OF YEAR-LONG SOCIAL-CHANGE-MAKING FESTIVAL

    DODGE FOUNDATION WITH NJPAC CELEBRATES PEAK OF YEAR-LONG SOCIAL-CHANGE-MAKING FESTIVAL

    • By Mabel Pais

    The 20th Dodge Poetry Festival, a collaboration of Geraldine R. Dodge Foundation (Dodge Foundation) and the New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) brings the festival to its climax with a full line-up, October 17-19, 2024.

    With its headquarters at NJPAC since 2010, the reimagined Festival will fill downtown Newark with poetry and music, as the culmination of the organizations’ year-long 2024 Dodge Poetry initiative. The lineup is a gathering of legends working in multiple poetic forms, whose words have touched hearts and made a powerful case for the need for social justice.

    Over the course of 40 years, this event, the country’s largest poetry festival, has welcomed more than 150,000 people to readings, performances and more. The 2024 Festival will mix spoken word poetry with jazz, hip hop and R&B at readings, performances, outdoor events and more. All are designed to inspire a community mobilizing for racial and social justice, repair, and healing.

    “The Dodge Foundation has a long legacy of creating opportunities for people to explore and engage with poetry. We are thrilled about the reimagined Dodge Poetry initiative with NJPAC, and this 20th Dodge Poetry Festival, and we look forward to expanding our ability to reach new places and people and highlight artists and activists who address issues of social justice,” says Preston D. Pinkett III, Board Chair of the Geraldine R. Dodge Foundation.

    “We hope to shine a light on all the ways that poetry is, and has always been, a vehicle for making change, for promoting social justice, for bringing communities closer together by helping us see the world through someone else’s eyes,” says David Rodriguez, NJPAC’s Executive Vice President and Executive Producer.

    Rodriguez continues, “At the same time, we’ve curated a series of performances for the 20th Dodge Poetry Festival at which spoken word poetry shares the stage with hip hop, jazz, R&B, and more. All these art forms complement each other and amplify each other’s impact. When you put them together under a spotlight, you get something much bigger than the sum of their parts.”

    Festival highlights include:

    Opening Day of the Festival — Thursday, October 17, is devoted in part to programs on artistic and professional development for poets and writers. Simultaneously, the Academy of American Poets [curators of Poem-a-Day – poets.org/poem-a-day] will present three panels on poetry’s ability to invite reflection and creative reawakening, featuring the Academy Chancellors, an honorary group of esteemed poets who advise the organization on artistic matters and serve as ambassadors of poetry at large.

    That evening, the Newark-based spoken word poetry organization EvoluCulture [evoluculture.com) will host a free open mic and mixer in NICO Kitchen + Bar, the restaurant on NJPAC’s campus.

    YOUNG ARTIST DAY (Photo : Courtesy njpac.org)

    Friday, October 18 is ‘Young Artist Day,’ which attracts thousands of teens and chaperones from all over the United States for in-person encounters with acclaimed poets. Events on this day are also open to the public.

    A community-driven celebration of poetry continues on Friday, October 18 and Saturday, October 19 featuring appearances by headlining writers including: poet, curator, educator, and organizer Mahogany L. Browne, the first-ever Lincoln Center poet-in-residence; National Book Critics Circle finalist Aracelis Girmay; Pulitzer Prize winner Tyehimba Jess; poet, essayist, and playwright Claudia Rankine, whose book ‘Citizen’ was named one of the 100 best books of the 21st century by the New York Times; poet, activist, author, and influential Black Arts Movement figure Sonia Sanchez; acclaimed poet, playwright, and translator Afaa Michael Weaver, and more.

    Additional ticketed events on Saturday, October 19 include:

    A conversation with iconic musician and activist Joan Baez about her first book of poetry, ’When You See My Mother, Ask Her to Dance’;

    A musical performance from esteemed poet Nikki Giovanni with acclaimed tenor saxophonist Javon Jackson and eight-time Grammy Award winner and NJPAC and Newport Jazz Festival artistic advisor Christian McBride.

    Saturday will also feature an afternoon-long free Family Fun Day @ Dodge Poetry in Newark’s Military Park, a first for the festival. The event will fill various corners of the park with poetry, music, face painting, drag performances, food trucks and more. Exceptional area poets will perform.

    Poets who will participate in the festival this year include:

    Afaa Michael Weaver; Alexis Green; Ameerah Shabazz-Bilal; Aracelis Girmay; Ariana Benson; attorious renee; Beatriz Martinez; Blas Falconer; Carlos Gomez; Carmen Calatyud; Charif Shanahan; Ching-In Chen; Cito Blank; Claudia Rankine; Cortney Lamar Charleston; Dante Micheaux; Diana Goetsch; Dianeley Antigua; Dimitri Reyes; Douglas Kearney; Dr. Craig Santos Perez; Dr. Helena D. Lewis; Eduardo Martinez-Leyva; Elliott Fant “P.O.M.E.”; Emanuel Xavier; Erin Marie Lynch; Esther Lin; Haydil Henriquez “Jaíi”; Imani Cezanne; Isabel Cruz; Issam Zineh; Italy Ja’rae Lee; J Rose; Janine Joseph; Jeri Rae; Jessica Nirvana Ram; John Murillo; Joshua Bennett; JP Howard; Kai Coggin; K. Desireé Milwood; Kathy Kremins; Kay Ulunday Barrett; Kazim Ali; Keisha-Gaye Anderson; Kween Moore; Mahogany L Browne; “King” Mariah Ayscue; Marwa Helal; Megha Sood; Myles Taylor; Nancy Mercado; Naomi Ortiz; Nicole Sealey; Niki Herd; Omotara James; Paul Con Queso; paulA neves; Positive Gunter; Purvi Shah; Raina Leon; Remica Bingham-Risher; Roque Raquel Salas Rivera; Scarlet Gomez; Sean Battle; Sonia Sanchez; Rescue Poetix; Talena Lachelle Queen; Taylor Johnson; Tehsaun Glover “Starski”; Todd Davis; torrin a greathouse; Tyehimba Jess and Vincent Toro.

    For the first time this season, Dodge Poetry developed an external selection committee, which reviewed more than 350 applications and selected both emerging and mid-career poets to appear at the festival. The selection committee included:

    Jubi Arriola-Headley, author of two collections of poetry and a 2024 Dodge Poetry Festival poet whose work has received support from Yaddo, Millay Arts, Lambda Literary, the Virginia Center for the Creative Arts, and the Atlantic Center for the Arts;

    Kyle Dargan, who was long-listed for the Pulitzer Prize and is a professor of Creative Communication at American University and the head of the stories division for Janelle Monáe’s creative company, Wondaland, as well as a Dodge Poetry Festival poet in 2010 and again in 2020;

    Iain Haley Pollock, author of three poetry collections, Director of the MFA Program at Manhattanville College, and a 2024 Dodge Poetry Festival poet;

    Sakina Hofler, lecturer at the Princeton Writing Program at Princeton University and a 2024 Dodge Poetry Festival poet;

    Yesenia Montilla, the author of two collections and a NAACP Image Award nominee, and a 2016 Dodge Poetry Festival poet.

    TICKETING 

    1-day and 3-day Festival Passes are available. Festival Passes do not include special ticketed events that require separate tickets.

    For Tickets, visit NJPAC.org or the NJPAC Box Office or call 888.GO.NJPAC (888.466.5722). 

    PROGRAMMING SCHEDULE and DESCRIPTIONS

    Nikki Giovanni, Javon Jackson and Christian McBride

    NIKKI GIOVANNI, JAVON JACKSON & CHRISTIAN MCBRIDE (Photo : Courtesy njpac.org)

    Saturday, October 19 @ 2pm

    NJPAC’S Victoria Theater

    In this performance, the poems of Nikki Giovanni are paired with new takes on traditional spirituals. Tenor saxophonist Javon Jackson, one of Art Blakey’s Jazz Messengers, is joined by his excellent combo alongside NJPAC Jazz Advisor and bassist Christian McBride, a 16-time Grammy nominee and eight-time winner. The esteemed writer and civil rights activist sews her poetry into this musical quilt. 

    Joan Baez: An Evening of Poetry and Conversation

    JOAN BAEZ (Photo : Courtesy njpac.org)

    Saturday, October 19 @ 8pm

    NJPAC’s Victoria Theater

    Singer, songwriter, and activist comes to NJPAC’s stage in a new role: published poet. Though she’s written poetry for many years, she hasn’t shared it publicly until the release of her 2024 collection, ‘When You See My Mother, Ask Her to Dance.’ In this intimate conversation, Baez will share personal poems about childhood, family, and musical contemporaries like Bob Dylan, Leonard Cohen, and Jimi Hendrix, and their link to social change beginning in the 1960s. It’s a glimpse into the deep inner life of a cultural icon.

    Family Fun Day @ Dodge Poetry

    Saturday, October 19, 2024

    11AM – 4PM

    Military Park

    Free

    Express yourself at Dodge Poetry Festival’s Family Fun Day! Bring the kids to Military Park for free, family-friendly poetry performances. Experiment with writing your own poems and explore the joyful, liberating power of language. Sing and dance along with our DJ. Enjoy drag storytelling, face painting and all-ages activities. (If you work up an appetite, grab a bite at the nearby food trucks.) All are welcome at this festive community celebration of self-expression.

    The Geraldine R. Dodge Foundation

    Established in 1974, the Geraldine R. Dodge Foundation envisions a just and equitable New Jersey where people of all races and communities have equitable access to opportunities to thrive. Over its 50-year history, the Dodge Foundation has distributed more than $500 million in grants and technical support to New Jersey nonprofits. Today, building on decades of learning, the organization focuses its support on those who are directly addressing the root causes and repair of structural racism and inequity to transform lives in New Jersey. Learn more at grdodge.org.

    The New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) 

    NJPAC located in downtown Newark, New Jersey, is among the largest performing arts centers in the United States. It is the artistic, cultural, educational and civic center of New Jersey — where great performances and events enhance and transform lives every day. As New Jersey’s anchor cultural institution, NJPAC brings diverse communities together, providing access to all and showcasing the State’s and the world’s best artists, while acting as a leading catalyst in the revitalization of its home city. Through its extensive Arts Education programs, NJPAC is shaping the next generation of artists and arts enthusiasts. NJPAC has attracted more than 11 million visitors (including more than two million children) since opening its doors in 1997 and nurtures meaningful and lasting relationships with each of its constituents. Visit NJPAC.org or call 888.GO.NJPAC (888.466.5722) for more information.

    Follow NJPAC Online:

    Website:    njpac.org

    Twitter:     @NJPAC

    Instagram:  @NJPAC

    Hashtag:    #NJPAC

    Facebook:   facebook.com/NJPAC

    YouTube:    NJPACtv

    Follow NJPAC’s Standing in Solidarity Series Online:

    Website:    njpac.org/takeastand

    Hashtag:    #NJPACTakeAStand

    Youtube:    Standing in Solidarity playlist

    (Mabel Pais writes on Social Issues, The Arts and Entertainment, Spirituality, Cuisine, Health & Wellness, Business, and Education)

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  • EMPRESS OF SOUL GRACES NJ AUDIENCES

    EMPRESS OF SOUL GRACES NJ AUDIENCES

    • By Mabel Pais

    Known as the ‘Empress of Soul,’ Gladys Knight is a Seven-Time Grammy Award winner, and has been one of the greatest who has endured her talent and success. She will perform live at the New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) on Friday, September 27, at 8:00 p.m.

    She is among the few singers over the last fifty years who have matched her unassailable artistry. This seven-time Grammy winner has enjoyed #1 hits in Pop, Gospel, R&B and Adult Contemporary, and has triumphed in film, television and live performance. Gladys Knight never disappoints by putting on a high-energy show performing all of her hits that stand the test of time and the songs that everyone knows and loves like ‘Midnight Train to Georgia,’ ‘Heard it Through The Grapevine,’ ‘That’s What Friends Are For,’ and so much more.

    Gladys Knight was bestowed with the National Medal of the Arts for her contributions and influences on American culture. This is the highest honor given to artists and art patrons by the United States Government.

    Knight was born in Atlanta and rose to fame as the lead singer of Gladys Knight & the Pips, later establishing herself as a famous solo artist. Knight has two No. 1 Billboard singles, ‘Midnight Train to Georgia’ and ‘That’s What Friends Are For,’ which she recorded in 1986 with Elton John, Stevie Wonder, and Dionne Warwick — along with eleven No. 1 R&B singles and six No. 1 R&B albums, the Deseret News reported.

    The Fall of 2015 marked the release of Knight’s first mainstream dance record, ‘Just A Little’ in nearly twenty years. The song serves as the lead single from her twelfth studio album that she is currently on.

    Knight, who is a two-time Grammy winner in the gospel category, yet again embraced her gospel roots, releasing her inspirational album ‘Where My Heart Belongs’, in September 2014. The album was a major success and won an NAACP Image Award for ‘Outstanding Gospel Album’.

    The Christmas Season of 2014 found Knight returning to the small screen in the Lifetime original movie ‘Seasons of Love’. In the story about two lovers as they journey through life, love and family, Knight stars alongside Oscar-nominee Taraji P. Henson and fellow Grammy winner Cliff ‘Method Man’ Smith. In the New Year she was a guest on Lee Daniels and FOX TV’s new series ‘Empire” opposite Terrence Howard and Taraji P. Henson.

    Also on the small screen, Knight shared her musical expertise on the first and second season of Centric’s original series ‘Apollo Live.’  Joining judges Doug E. Fresh and Michael Bivins, the legendary songstress gave guidance to contestants as they took the stage with the hope to jumpstart their career in the entertainment industry.

    No stranger to performing and light choreography over the course of her career, Knight raised the stakes when she put on her dancing shoes in the spring of 2012. She joined the cast of ABC’s hit reality competition ‘Dancing with the Stars’ for season 14, partnering with Tristan MacManus.

    Knight, known as the ‘Empress of Soul,’ a longtime Las Vegas resident, returned to the Strip in the late-2000s to the famed Tropicana Hotel for a special engagement that ran in the newly named Gladys Knight Theater, making her the first African-American performer to have a venue named after her in Las Vegas.

    In February 2011, Knight reunited with Elton John, Dionne Warwick, and Stevie Wonder for the first time in 25 years to perform their Grammy-winning song, ‘That’s What Friends Are For’ at an AIDS research benefit at the downtown Cipriani in New York. Adored the world over, Knight then toured across the UK, performing at packed arenas that included a sold-out performance at Wembley Stadium.

    Knight fans enjoyed ‘Before Me’ – Knight’s last big commercial effort – which paid homage to the great legends of song – Ella, Duke, Billie, Lena – as well as the many artists who served as Knight’s friends, mentors, colleagues and inspiration throughout her career. Knight’s second collaboration with the ‘Saints Unified Voices’ gospel choir, A Christmas Celebration, was an album of holiday classics. Coming off of a ‘Best Gospel/Choir Album’ Grammy win with their debut album ‘One Voice’, Knight again directed the 100-member multicultural choir she formed, injecting their unique flavor and definitive soul into such Christmas staples as ‘Silent Night,’ ‘White Christmas,’ and a medley of ‘Winter Wonderland/Jingle Bells’ among others.

    A tireless performer who still wows audiences around the country and the world, Knight also finds the time to make forays into film and television. Her version of ‘I Hope You Dance’ played during the end credits of Tyler Perry’s ‘THE FAMILY THAT PREYS TOGETHER’, and she appeared in his film ‘I CAN DO BAD ALL BY MYSELF’ (which featured her song ‘The Need to Be’).

    Knight has appeared as a guest judge on FOX’s smash hit ‘American Idol,’ and has performed in the show’s always star-studded finale. In season two of ‘Idol,’ Knight famously dubbed eventual winner Ruben Studdard the ‘Velvet Teddy Bear’ while she sat in the guest judge’s chair.

    In 1995, Knight earned her star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, and the next year, ‘Gladys Knight & The Pips’ were inducted into the Rock ‘N’ Roll Hall of Fame. Knight published an autobiography, ‘Between Each Line of Pain and Glory’ (a line taken from her million selling recording ‘Best Thing That Ever Happened to Me’), in 1997, and the next year, she and ‘The Pips’ were presented with the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Rhythm & Blues Hall of Fame. In 2004, Knight received the ‘Lifetime Achievement Award’ at the annual BET Awards ceremony.

    A humanitarian and philanthropist, Knight has devoted herself to various worthy causes, including the American Diabetes Association – for which she is a national spokesperson, the American Cancer Society, the Minority AIDS Project, amFAR and Crisis Intervention, and The Boys and Girls Club. She has been honored by numerous organizations as well, including the NAACP Legal Defense Fund, Congress of Racial Equality (CORE), B’Nai Brith, and is a recent recipient of BET’s Lifetime Achievement Award. A tireless humanitarian, Knight is an iconic supporter of the Boys & Girls Club of America, to which she donated a Randy Jackson-produced song, ‘The Dream’.

    Today, Knight and husband William, along with various other members of the family, oversee her busy career from the Las Vegas headquarters. She is a wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, performer, restaurateur, and businesswoman with a spiritual outlook on her life. Her faith in God has been the driving force behind all of Knight’s endeavors, guiding her through her many successes.

    TICKETS

    Tickets to see GLADYS KNIGHT are available at NJPAC.org or by visiting the NJPAC Box Office at 1 Center Street, Newark, New Jersey, or calling 888. GO.NJPAC (888.466.5722).

    The New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC)

    Learn more at NJPAC.org

    (Mabel Pais writes on The Arts and Entertainment, Social Issues, Spirituality, Cuisine, Health & Wellness, Business, and Education)

  • September 6 New York & Dallas E – Edition

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  • WORLD-RENOWNED COMEDIAN THRILLS AUDIENCES

    WORLD-RENOWNED COMEDIAN THRILLS AUDIENCES

    By Mabel Pais

    “I was mesmerized by your profound, sparkling insights !”

    – Mahesh Bhatt , Indian film director, producer and screenwriter

    “Absolutely brilliant! Still laughing at some of your jokes.”

     – Neha Dhupia | Indian actress and beauty queen

    Enjoy an evening of laughter witnessing world-known comedian Amit Tandon connecting with the audience at the New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) on Saturday, September 21, 2024 at 7 pm.

    Amit’s brand of observational humor is refreshing and contemporary and has hit a chord with audiences across India. Amit had made his mark with a super relatable style of narrative that makes him connect instantaneously with audiences. His viral videos have crossed the sacred mark of a whopping 100 million views across the social media platforms.

    Watch some of Amit’s videos –

    (Women & Men)- youtu.be/2UZG4AcZauE

    (Traffic in Delhi) – youtu.be/xKLl7vo4jcY

    (Women & their Handbags) – youtu.be/4DbInxr2MAE

    One of the first three Indian comedians on Netflix, Amit took the stage by storm in the mega-hit comedy events series ‘Comedians of the World’ on Netflix in January 2019. This international platform had a select set of 47 comics from across the world.

    His comedy has crossed boundaries and has become global with over 200 international shows across 25 countries including USA, UK, Australia, Canada, Dubai and Singapore. Overall, Amit has completed performing a mind boggling number of 1400 shows. As a professional comedian, Amit has scaled new heights with the launch of ‘Grandmasters of Comedy’. This unique platform is a testament to his commitment to comedy as it strives to introduce comedy in the corporate world.

    Amit was also instrumental in launching ‘Fight Comic’ in India, a popular comedy face-off show from Singapore. An MBA and Engineer by qualification, Amit was running his own company in HR Consulting and started his journey in comedy as a hobby. Comedy became serious business when he was featured on Rising Stars of Comedy on NDTV and later ‘CEO’s Got Talent’, aired on CNBC TV18. His rapport with TV continued as a host of ‘New Year Show’ on Doordarshan in 2014 and he also dabbled with radio, hosting a Punjabi show Saanu Kee for over an year. Learn more at tandonamit.com.

    TICKETS

    For tickets, visit njpac.org/event/amit-tandon-hamare-zamane-mein or the NJPAC Box Office or call 888.GO.NJPAC (888.466.5722).

    The New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC)

    NJPAC, located in downtown Newark, N.J., is America’s most diverse performing arts center, and the artistic, cultural, educational and civic center of New Jersey – where great performances and events enhance and transform lives every day. NJPAC brings diverse communities together, providing access to all and showcasing the state’s and the world’s best artists while acting as a leading catalyst in the revitalization of its home city. Through its extensive Arts Education programs, which have reached almost 2 million children, NJPAC is shaping the next generation of artists and arts enthusiasts. NJPAC has attracted more than 10 million visitors since opening its doors in 1997, and nurtures meaningful and lasting relationships with each of its constituents.

    Follow NJPAC Online:

    Website:     njpac.org

    Twitter:      @NJPAC

    Instagram:    @NJPAC

    Hashtag:     #NJPAC

    Facebook:     facebook.com/NJPAC

    YouTube:      NJPACtv 

    Follow NJPAC’s Standing in Solidarity Series Online:

    Website: njpac.org/takeastand

    Hashtag: #NJPACTakeAStand

    Youtube:  Standing in Solidarity playlist

    (Mabel Pais writes on The Arts and Entertainment, Social Issues, Spirituality, Cuisine, Health & Wellness, Business, and Education)

  • ICONIC LITERATURE FESTIVAL RETURNS TO NEW YORK

    • By Mabel Pais

    The Jaipur Literature Festival (jlflitfest.org), celebrating books, ideas, and dialogue, — described as “the greatest literary show on Earth” by Tina Brown: journalist, editor-in-chief of ‘The Daily Beast’ (tinabrownmedia.com) — returns to New York in September 2024, presenting a series of conversations and performances examining the human experience through the imaginations of some of the world’s leading authors, thinkers, and performers. The event takes place on Monday, September 9, 2024 at Jayaram Studios @ 6 pm @ 54 W 21st St, New York, NY 10010.

    The Festival opens with ‘Women in Culture Conclave’, an evening of conversations/readings/fireside chats with culture makers, writers and ideators, contemplating women’s role in history & narrative as both disruptors and transmitters of culture. Curated by Myna Mukherjee the event is presented by ‘Engendered’ in association with the JLF as an opening event for JLF NY on Monday, September 9th, 2024.

    Partners in New York

    Other partners include The South Asia Institute, The Culture Tree, Jayaram Studios, Tagmo & others.

    Featuring:

    2024 JLF Women Authors, Opening Night (Credit: jlflitfest.org)

    VIDYA SHAH, an Indian classical singer, musician and composer, & winner of the Charles Wallace Award. She will present a musical excerpt from her project collaboration with the Ford Foundation called Women on Record, and her book Jalsa highlighting the contributions of the forgotten women performers of the gramophone era.

    MARILYN HACKER, eminent poet, translator & critic and a feminist. Recipient of Lambda Literary Award and other numerous honors, including the Bernard F. Conners Prize from The Paris Review, the John Masefield Memorial Award of the Poetry Society of America, the PEN Voelcker Award, the Argana International Poetry Prize from the Beit as-Shir/House of Poetry in Morocco, and fellowships from the Guggenheim Foundation, the Ingram Merrill Foundation, and the National Endowment for the Arts. She is also the Professor of English emerita at the City College of New York and was elected as Chancellor of the Academy of American Poets in 2008.

    BUSHRA REHMAN, an award-winning novelist & poet, and author of the New York Times and New Yorker Editor’s Choice of the year ‘Roses in The Mouth of a Lion’, a modern classic about what it means to be Muslim and queer in a Pakistani-American community.

    ANU SEHGAL, children’s author and founder of ‘The Culture Tree’, a cultural literacy and language education company that focuses on South Asia. Anu has written 5 books that represent stories and languages of India. Anu’s books have been selected at the World Literature Festival at NYPL, Brooklyn Museum’s annual Children’s Literature Festival and Asia Society’s AAPI Literature Festival.

    RAAKHEE MIRCHANDANI, journalist, children’s book author, activist, also co-author of ‘She Persisted’ with Chelsea Clinton and her latest upcoming book ‘Kamala Raised Her Hand’.

    AROON SHIVDASANI, founder, former executive & artistic director of the Indo-American Arts Council, NYC, and recipient of the Minnie Untermeyer Award for Excellence in the Arts, 2023.

    SUNITA IQBAL, senior advisor in private and public arts philanthropy. She has worked with major arts funders including the Ford Foundation, Mellon Foundation, New York State Council on the Arts in partnership with the Regional and Economic Development Council’s Arts and Culture Initiatives and Capital Improvement Funds, the Nathan Cummings Foundation, and DanceNYC.

    MYNA MUKHERJEE, listed as India’s top 5 curators and Open Magazine’s ‘Top 50 Open Minds 2024’. She is a cultural curator, producer and director of ‘Engendered’, a transnational arts & human rights organization New Delhi/New York.

    The Jaipur Literary Festival (JLF)

    The city of Jaipur in 2006 hosted the first book festival with 18 authors and about 100 attendees. In January 2024 the Jaipur Literature Festival had 300 speakers and 500,000 attendees.

    In between, JLF has become what Tina Brown (tinabrownmedia.com) calls “the greatest literary show on Earth,” attracting almost every major author from around the planet and making breakout stars of authors unheard of. Programmed by Namita Gokhale and William Dalrymple and produced by Sanjoy Roy and Suraj Dhingra of Teamwork Arts, JLF has become similar to Oprah’s book club. And Oprah made it in 2012, drawing large crowds.

    For about a decade, JLF editions have also taken place outside India, including Boulder, Colorado; Houston, Texas; New York City, the UK, Spain, Maldives, Australia, the Middle East and elsewhere seamlessly merging the rich multilingual literary traditions of South Asia with the unique essence of the host regions.

    This September, JLF USA (jlflitfest.org) is going to the next level, adding new editions in five cities:

    Houston: September 6-8

    New York: September 9-11

    Boulder: September 14-15

    Seattle: September 20-22

    Raleigh/Chapel Hill: September 27-28 

    Partners in the USA

    Digimentors (digimentors.group) and Sreenath Sreenivasan have partnered with JLF USA to work on programming, outreach and more. For more information, email jlfusa@digimentors.group. Learn more at jlflitfest.org.

    RSVP & TICKETS

    RSVP is required @ rsvp.engendered@gmail.com or WhatsApp @ +91 987 306 1430 by September 8 at 6 pm. Purchase tickets at theculturetree.com.

    JLF New York

    JLF-USA-NY, Banner (Credit: jlflitfest.org)

    In February 2024, the 17th edition of the Jaipur Literature Festival took place in the Pink City of Jaipur, Rajasthan. It was a magnificent success, affirming the power of words and ideas through a remarkable line-up of speakers and sessions. The Festival’s indomitable and inspiring spirit reached the festival’s audiences, both digitally and in-person.

    This year, the vibrant energy of the Jaipur Festival makes its return to New York. The 8th edition of the festival is taking place September 9-11, 2024.

    Through 2021-2022, virtual versions of JLF kept the spirit of creative conversations alive during the Covid years. Writers, thinkers, poets, artists, and filmmakers engaged in captivating discussions.

    In 2023, JLF successfully held another on ground edition of JLF New York, following two successful virtual editions in collaboration with the Consulate General of India – New York, Asia Society, The National Arts Club, The Centre for Fiction, and Sundaram Tagore Gallery.

    This year, JLF returns to celebrate the cosmopolitanism and liveliness of New York City. JLF once again brings forth its signature camaraderie, a caravan of ideas, and the enchanting flow of conversations that make our festival truly incredible!

    (Mabel Pais writes on The Arts and Entertainment, Social Issues, Spirituality, Cuisine, Health & Wellness, Business, and Education)

  • ‘SPIDER MAN: ACROSS THE SPIDER-VERSE’ LANDS LIVE IN NJ

    ‘SPIDER MAN: ACROSS THE SPIDER-VERSE’ LANDS LIVE IN NJ

    • By Mabel Pais

    The next chapter of the Oscar-winning Spider-Verse saga and the highly anticipated sequel ‘Spider-Man™: Across the Spider-Verse Live in Concert’  makes its landing at the New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) on Sunday, September 22 at 3 pm.

    The films have become a sensation for their incredible and ground-breaking soundtracks which have been heralded for their unique mix of orchestral and electronic music, and scratch DJ’ing.

    In ‘Spider-Man™: Across the Spider-Verse’ Live in Concert audiences will see the film presented on a huge HD screen, accompanied by a range of musicians and instrumentalists performing music from the film’s score and soundtrack live to picture. This will include an orchestra, a scratch DJ on turntables, percussion and electronic instruments.

    The score for the film was created by Emmy-winning and Academy Award® and Golden Globe®-nominated composer, Daniel Pemberton, known for his work on movies such as ‘Ferrari’, ‘The Man From U.N.C.L.E.,’ ‘Oceans 8’, ‘Enola Holmes’, ‘The Bad Guys’ and ‘Steve Jobs’.

    Pemberton took influence for both Spider-Verse film scores from growing up amid the London rave scene in the 90s, where he regularly immersed himself in ambient and techno nights. Daniel also drew inspiration from the scratch DJ’s at ‘The Blue Note Club’ in East London, where he first witnessed scratching vinyl being used in an artistic form. This, coupled with heavy-drumming and punk guitars, gives the soundtrack its unique sound, fusing genres to make something bold and unparalleled which will be brought to life in an exhilarating style in these live concerts.

    “Across The Spider-Verse is probably the most exciting, groundbreaking and impactful score I’ve written,” says Pemberton. “I’ve always believed that there should be no barriers to music, but it’s rare to get the opportunity that you get within the Spider-Verse – where else could you have powerful orchestral themes side by side with punk drum solos, virtuoso record scratching next to twisted electronics, off-kilter whistling next to hip-hop beats?”

    The film’s soundtrack was curated by Metro Boomin, and features the likes of Future, Nas, Swae Lee, James Blake, Lil Wayne, Lil Uzi Vert, and more.

    Pemberton says, “Watching the film with the live band performing in a huge room of people is one of the most thrilling ways to experience it and it’s a huge honor to know that audiences are going to get a show that delivers a unique emotional hit they will hopefully remember for a long, long time after.”

    Miles Morales (Spider-Man) returns for the next chapter of the Oscar®-winning Spider-Verse saga, ‘Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse’. After reuniting with Gwen Stacy (Spider-Gwen), Brooklyn’s full-time, friendly neighborhood Spider-Man is catapulted across the Multiverse, where he encounters the Spider Society, a team of Spider-People charged with protecting the Multiverse’s very existence. But when the heroes clash on how to handle a new threat, Miles finds himself pitted against the other Spiders and must set out on his own to save those he loves most. Anyone can wear the mask – it’s how you wear it that makes you a hero. 

    TICKETS

    To get immersed into ‘Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse’! reserve tickets by visiting NJPAC.org or the NJPAC Box Office or calling 888.GO.NJPAC (888.466.5722).

    Sony Pictures Animation/Columbia Pictures (Key Credits)

    Sony Pictures Animation/Columbia Pictures’ ‘Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse’ was directed by Joaquim Dos Santos, Kemp Powers and Justin K. Thompson. It was written by Phil Lord & Chris Miller & David Callaham, based on the MARVEL COMICS. Phil Lord, Christopher Miller, Amy Pascal, Avi Arad and Christina Steinberg served as producers with Bob Persichetti, Peter Ramsey, Rodney Rothman, Aditya Sood and Brian Michael Bendis serving as executive producers. The film features the voices of Shameik Moore, Hailee Steinfeld, Brian Tyree Henry, Luna Lauren Velez, Jake Johnson, Jason Schwartzman, Issa Rae, Karan Soni, with Daniel Kaluuya and Oscar Isaac.         

    Awards

    Spider-Man Across the Spider-Verse. (Photo: Courtesy njpac.org)

    ‘Spider-Man™: Across the Spider-Verse’ is a critically acclaimed and box office smash hit, grossing $690.9 million worldwide, making it Sony Pictures Animation’s highest-grossing film of all-time. The film was named among AFI Awards 2023 top 10 best films of the year, winner of the Critics Choice Award, Hollywood Critics Association Astra Award and National Board of Review Honor for Best Animated Film, winner of seven Annie Awards including Best Feature, winner of the Producers Guild Awards and was nominated for multiple others including the Academy Awards® and the Golden Globe Awards®. 

    Senbla

    Senbla is part of Sony Music Entertainment and operates both nationally and internationally across music, performing arts and entertainment concert touring, festivals family entertainment, theater and experiential. Senbla operates in some of the most prestigious venues in the world and works with some of the world’s leading artists in their fields as well as some of the biggest entertainment companies and Movie Studios. In recent years Senbla has brought leading artists such as Michael Buble, My Chemical Romance, Duran Duran, Lionel Riche, Diana Ross, and more to unique outdoor venues across the UK as well as bringing IP such as ‘Spider-Man: Into The Spider-Verse’ and ‘Avatar: The last Airbender’ to over 200 venues throughout the world. Senbla promotes and produces over 500 concerts a year throughout the world. Learn more at sonymusicmasterworks.com. ‘Spider-Man™: Across the Spider-Verse’ is available to buy & watch at home from your favorite digital platform. 

    Daniel Pemberton

    Learn more at daniel-pemberton.com.

    The New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC)

    Learn more at NJPAC.org.

    (Mabel Pais writes on The Arts and Entertainment, Social Issues, Spirituality, Cuisine, Health & Wellness, Business, and Education)

  • August 30 New York & Dallas E – Edition

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  • NJPAC ACCEPTING STUDENTS FOR  FALL PROGRAM: JAZZ FOR TEENS

    NJPAC ACCEPTING STUDENTS FOR  FALL PROGRAM: JAZZ FOR TEENS

    Jazz Students (Credit: NJPAC.org)
    • By Mabel Pais

    The New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC), the state’s anchor cultural institution, celebrates 27 years of offering thousands of high schoolers from Newark and beyond, music lessons and performance experiences through its popular ‘JAZZ FOR TEENS’ program. One of the first of many arts education institutions at NJPAC, it has grown into a nationally recognized and revered program producing stellar alumni such as MacArthur “Genius” Fellow Tyshawn Sorey.

    The 2024-25 school year is about to begin and is now accepting students for both the Fall 2024 and Spring 2025 semesters. Registration is now open and closes Sep 23.

    ‘Jazz for Teens’ is a comprehensive and sequential jazz education program that provides access to top-notch musical training and study with world-class working artists, opportunities for artistic exchange within the community, and college and career exploration.

    This school year offers a new program “Business of the Music Business” with class topics including: financial wellness and budgeting; contracting; marketing and publicity; production and more. Classes include jazz history, theory/composition, technique, ensembles, and more. Prospective college students are guided through the application process. Students are given many performance opportunities as members of the James Moody Jazz Orchestra and/or George Wein Scholars Ensemble (performing at the Newport Jazz Festival). All students record their own compositions together in a studio setting. Field trips to Rutgers University-Newark’s remarkable Institute of Jazz Studies, the largest archive of jazz-related materials in the world, are regular treats for students.

    Since 2015, ‘Jazz for Teens’ has been at the helm of Mark Gross, the Director of Jazz Instruction for NJPAC. A multiple GRAMMY-winning alto sax player and composer, Gross has performed and recorded with a roster of greats, including Dizzy Gillespie, Buster Williams, Nat Adderley, Dave Holland, Wynton Marsalis, and more. In addition to Gross, a roster of more than a dozen working jazz musicians including saxophonist Wayne Escoffery and guitarist Alex Wintz (himself an alumnus of the program) as well as celebrated percussionist Alvester Garnett and acclaimed, Russian-born trumpeter Valery Ponomarev, a Jazz Messenger, to name a few — make up the ‘Jazz for Teens’ faculty.  Even more bold-faced names, including eight-time GRAMMY-winning bassist Christian McBride, the Arts Center’s Jazz Advisor, vibraphonist Stefon Harris, and MacArthur “Genius” and Doris Duke Artist award winner Regina Carter offer master classes, working directly with students.

    PROGRAM

    When: Fall Semester: Oct 5–Dec 14, 2024; Spring Semester: Jan 25-May 17, 2025, 10:00am-5:00pm (schedules vary)

    Where: New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC), Colton Institute for Research and Training in the Arts, 24 Rector Street, Newark, NJ, 07102.

    Who: Student musicians ages 13-18.

    Registration and Fees: Registration is required.

    For more information and Fee Schedule, visit NJPAC.org/education or call 973.353.7058. Scholarships and/or financial aid are available.

    Arts Education @ NJPAC

    Learn more at NJPAC.org/education

    The New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC)

    Follow NJPAC Online:

    Website:   njpac.org

    Twitter:    @NJPAC

    Instagram:  @NJPAC

    Hashtag:   #NJPAC

    Facebook:   facebook.com/NJPAC

    YouTube:    NJPACtv

    Follow NJPAC’s Standing in Solidarity Series Online:

    Website: njpac.org/takeastand

    Hashtag: #NJPACTakeAStand

    Youtube: Standing in Solidarity playlist

    (Mabel Pais writes on The Arts and Entertainment, Spirituality, Social Issues, Cuisine, Health & Wellness, Business, and Education)