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HaloJen Productions
P.O. Box 1504
New Brunswick, NJ 08903
Tel: 732-317-2660
Fax: 732-317-3063
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April 28 – May 20 Events |
Exhibition Coexistence
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Exhibition Coexistence the world-renowned traveling outdoor exhibit created by the Museum on the Seam in Jerusalem. This exhibit "brings the universal message of diversity and accepting others to the world community" through billboard-sized murals created by artists from around the world. These billboards provide striking visual images of the need for greater tolerance. Exhibition Coexistence has traveled to major cities around the globe including, London, Berlin, Paris, Cape Town, San Paolo, and Washington, D.C.
On display throughout New Brunswick
from April 28-May 20 |
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The New Jersey Folk Festival is an annual, outdoor celebration of the traditional music, crafts and foods of New Jersey. It is produced entirely by students through the American Studies Department at Rutgers University. This year's festival will be held Saturday, April 28, 2007, 10am-6pm, on the Douglass Campus, Eagleton Institute Grounds, George Street and Ryders Lane, New Brunswick. Detailed info can be found on-line at NJ Folk Fest or call 732/932-5775 for a festival flyer. |
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Falsettos |
Apr 28, 2007 - May 06, 2007
by William Finn & James Lapine |
| The Tony Award Winning landmark musical about a lovably dysfunctional Jewish-American family. Can Marvin hang on to a tight-knit family that includes his his ex-wife Trina and their 12 ½ year old son Jason — as well as Trina’s new husband Mendel, Marvin’s lover Whizzer and the lesbians from next door? |
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A powerful and funny story about love, family and self-discovery from the composer of the recent Broadway hit The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee.
“Funny and Tender…Exhilarating and heartbreaking..." - The New York Times
In conjunction with the run of "Falsettos" on our mainstage, George Street Playhouse also offers our Sunday Symposium on Sunday, April 29, followiing the 2pm matinee. Speakers are TBA, but usually include members of the creative team and/or members of the community discussing the genesis of the production and/or issues raised by the performance. Admission is FREE following the 2pm matinee. For more info: Falsettos |
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An Evening with Maurice Hines |
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Saturday and Sunday, April 28 & 29 @ 3pm
Location: Crossroads Theater
Star of stage, screen and television, Maurice Hines is an entertainer extraordinaire who will have you tapping, humming and laughing. . . The Sherrie Maricle DIVA Jazz Orchestra will keep the tempo up and the songs hot!
For ticket info: Ticket.com
 
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The Diary of Immaculee |
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Sunday April 29 6:00 – 9:00 PM
Location: Jane Voorhees Zimmerli Art Museum
The Inspiring Documentary of a Rwandan Survivor From the Acadamy Award nominted team of Steve Kalafer and Peter LeDonne. Discussion following with Director Peter LeDonne & Executive Producer Kellie Pyffer.
For ticket info: Barbara Martalus 908-439-2743 |
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| Celebration of Community Day |
| Alborada Spanish Dance Theater and Richard Stillman’s “World Mosaic of Music” |
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Sunday, April 29, 1-4 PM |
As New Brunswick begins its community-wide Coexistence Festival, the Zimmerli Art Museum will join in the celebration as it features Alborada Spanish Dance Theater, who will perform dances from a variety of Hispanic countries, including Spain, Mexico, Ecuador and Columbia. Professional storyteller Richard Stillman will return to the Zimmerli with his popular "World Mosaic of Music", an entertaining mix of stories with instruments from around the world.
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| Natvar Bhavsar: The Dimensions of Color |
| Exhibition representing the 35 year career of Natvar Bhavsar |
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April 28 - May 20 |
Natvar Bhavsar is one of the most prominent and respected artists of Indian heritage working in the US. Bhavsar?s art is a fine example of how an artist can incorporate aspects of his traditional artistic culture and methods within modern western styles, modifying and adapting the earlier modes to create hybrid artistic forms. For Bhavsar, the cultural link is his use of brightly colored powdered pigments, similar to those used in the celebrations of the Holi festivals in India.
For more info: Natvar Bhavsar
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The Chase
Pursuit of the American Dream
Monday, April 30 8pm
Location: Lord Stirling Community School
Corner of George St. and Commercial Ave.
New Brunswick, N.J. |
The Chase is the story about two brothers in the pursuit of the American dream. The eldest brother has dreams of a career as an accomplished actor while the younger brother is about to graduate from college as an All-American football star. Both brothers possess high expectations on life as a result of high standards insisted upon by their domineering and loving father.
For more info: Emerge Theater |
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Tuesday, May 01, 2007 at 7:30 PM
Location: United Methodist Church |
Who can best describe the dangers of prejudice and hatred?
Who can teach future generations not to repeat the horrors and crimes of the past?
Who can show us that goodness can prevail?
Share in this unique opportunity to be a part of the audience to hear from two remarkable women: Gerda Weissmann Klein and Zainab Al-Suwaij.
For more info: Ticket Info |
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CHAKA KHAN
Tuesday, May 8, 2007 8pm
Location: State Theatre |
Eight-time Grammy winner. From her early years as the lead singer of the pioneering 70’s group Rufus to her status as a legendary musical icon, Chaka Khan can truly claim her status as a modern-day renaissance woman. Her distinctive vocal style has influenced and impacted a whole generation of hit making contemporary artists and her commitment as a humanitarian and philanthropist has continued to thrive through the work of her own foundation.
Chaka Khan is known for a catalog of classic hits: “Tell Me Something Good,” “Sweet Thing,” "Once You Get Started," "Everlasting Love," "Do You Love What You Feel," "Ain’t Nobody," “I’m Every Woman,” “I Feel For You,” “Through The Fire,” “Clouds”, “I’ll Be Good To You”, and “Whatcha Gonna Do For Me”. Chaka Khan does not make many appearances like this one – don’t miss your chance to see this legend perform live in the intimate State Theatre. Don’t wait – tickets will go fast.
Ticket info: State Theatre
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Celebrating Global Rhythms
An Evening of percussion & dance from around the world
Friday, May 11, 2007 7pm
Location: Goerge Strret Playhouse
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The Yoga Vayu Center of New Brunswick brings you an evening of enchantment for your eyes, ears, and deeper senses. The origins of the performances will range across the continents of the world--from India, Latin America, and Africa to Iran, Spain, and the Carribean. Our experienced local artists will share their interpretations of the stories of percussion, dance, song, and instrumental music. We invite you to listen, to watch, and to reflect upon the music of the evening and what their tales mean to you.
Tickets call 732-246-7717 |
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Hip-Hop Harmony
An evening of spoken word,
music & dance
Saturday, May 12, 2007 7pm
Location: The Yoga Vayu Center
354 George St., New Brunswick |
The Yoga Vayu Center of New Brunswick brings together a group of immensely talented musicians and poets for a powerful purpose: to spread the message of harmony—both musical and human—to our community. Join us in a celebration of this message through a night of Hip-Hop, R&B, Spoken Word, Beat-boxing, Breakdancing, and Artistic performances.
Tickets call 732-246-7717 |
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Multicultural Dance and
Music Performance
Saturday, May 12, 2007 1:30pm
New Brunswick Free Public Library |
| Multicultural dance and music performance by the The Hungarian American Athletic Club Folk Dance Group, the Mexican dance group Ballet Folklorico Xochipilli, and African-style drummers led by Mason Gross graduate Nell Sanders. |
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Kem
Sunday, May 13, 2007 6PM
Location: State Theatre |
KEM's sold out concerts around the world are peaceful and soulful, where true love reigns supreme. Come spend Mother's Day with KEM live in concert!
Ticket info: State Theatre
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CENTRAL JERSEY CHAPTER
Interfaith Dialogue Series
Tuesday, May 15, 2007
7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
at the United Methodist Church
323 George St.,New Brunswick
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This is the first in a series of Interfaith Dialogues that the American Conference on Diversity’s Central Jersey Chapter will be holding at various houses of worship throughout Middlesex County. Future Dialogues will take place in autumn 2007.
The May 15 Interfaith Dialogue is one of many programs in the Co-Existence Festival, a 3-week Arts and Music Festival promoting peaceful coexistence, diversity and inclusion among the many different racial, ethnic and religious groups in our communities.
For more information or to register for the May 15 Interfaith Dialogue,
please call the American Conference on Diversity at 732-745-9330
or visit: American Conference on Diversity
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Win 2 Tickets to anywhere in the Caribbean anywhere Air Jamaica flies – you can register to win during the Coexistence Festival Weekend May 5 & 6 at the merchandise booths and on May 18th at Third World Concert at the State Theatre. No purchase necessary to win- you must be 18 years or older. |
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Third World
Friday, May 18, 2007, 8:00 PM
Location: State Theatre |
After 33 years of smash hit songs, sold-out tours and inspirational messages, one may wonder, "Where did it all begin? What gives Third World the staying power so rare in the music industry?"
Third World is more than just one of the top Reggae bands of all time, it is an institution. An institution that stands for producing and performing music that, while holding firm to the cultural and ancestral roots of its members, still pushes forward the cutting edge of music worldwide. It is an institution whose themes are positive, progressive and internationally relevant.
Ticket info: State Theatre
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Third World
With special guests
Splintered Sunlight
The Authentic Grateful Dead Tribute
Random Test
Roots, Rock & Reggae |
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