William Paterson News

Women in Tech NJ & NY Founder Cathy C. Smith celebrates the publication of her new book 'How to Become a Digital Leader: A Roadmap to Success'!  on Thursday, November 15, 2018 at a 6:00pm reception / signing event  at the La Taverna Cocktail Lounge (234 Bloomfield Ave) in Caldwell, New Jersey. Free admission and light refreshments.  RSVP requested at   Eventbrite and copies of her book will be available for purchase via cash, check, credit/debit cards.  For more information and directions, go to: https://www.meetup.com/WomenInTechNJ-NY or call 973-851-1920.

In celebration of the 30th anniversary of Ravinia's Steans Music Institute (RSMI) last summer, Ravinia launched a competition for composers who could fuse the worlds of jazz and classical music. Due to its success, Ravinia, with the support of DownBeat magazine, is now calling for submissions to the second annual "Bridges" international jazz and classical fusion composition competition, overseen by legendary pianist Billy Childs and double-bassist Rufus Reid, who co-direct the RSMI Jazz Program. Up to three winners will receive the David Baker Prize, named in recognition of the first RSMI Jazz director. The prize includes $2,500 in cash plus the world-premiere performance of the winning piece during Ravinia's 2019 season.

Theatrical Gems Presents Jonathan G. Galvez' SKYLAR, presented as part of the 2018 New York International Fringe Festival, performing at the new Fringe HUB Theatre

This year, a living legend of musical theatre turns 90: Lyricist-bookwriter Tom Jones (who also, under a stage name) appeared in the original company of his most famous and wildly successful record-breaking musical, The Fantasticks. His collaborator, composer Harvey Schmidt, just recently passed away. The production's record-breaking run closed, on January 13, 2002, after 17,162 performances. Their shows also include 110 in the Shade, I Do! I Do!, Philemon, Celebration and many more. And celebration is what it's about when Broadway veterans Carole Demas, who originated the role of Sandy in Grease, and Sarah Rice, who originated the role of Johanna in Sweeney Todd, return to celebrate Jones & Schmidt. Demas and Rice have based the show on their 50 years of work and personal relationships with Tom and Harvey. With very special guest Broadway's Hal Robinson who is also a Fantasticks alumni.

Critically acclaimed and award-winning jazz pianist and composer Justin Kauflin announces Fall and Winter Tour dates. He will be touring in support of his highly regarded release Coming Home produced by Quincy Jones and Derrick Hodge. Revive-Music hailed the new album “highly anticipated” and says the album, “captures the profound experience of synesthesia informing his work and explores the unique ways in which he encounters the world.” WBGO Take Five comments “There's a deeper level of assurance on Coming Home than on Kauflin's previous full-scale album”.

C.A.G.E. Theatre Company will present - as part of the first fall season of the New York International Fringe Festival - FringeNYC - The Long Rail North, written by award-winning playwright, Michael Hagins, and directed by former Planet Connections Artistic Director, Brock H. Hill.

C.A.G.E. Theatre Company will present - as part of the first fall season of the New York International Fringe Festival - FringeNYC - The Long Rail North, written by award-winning playwright, Michael Hagins, and directed by former Planet Connections Artistic Director, Brock H. Hill.

The Bickford Theatre at the Morris Museum is pleased to present the NJ Young Filmmakers Festival on Wednesday, October 17 at 7:30PM.

Theatrical Gems Presents Jonathan G. Galvez' SKYLAR, presented as part of the 2018 New York International Fringe Festival, performing at the new Fringe HUB Theatre

Rising singer-songwriter Lauren Marsh releases her new single and video “I Need You Now,” available now across all streaming platforms. The track is from her forthcoming EP REVIVAL set to be released Fall 2018.  

Justin Kauflin Announces New Album 'Coming Home' Produced By Quincy Jones and Derrick Hodge

This year, a living legend of musical theatre turns 90: Lyricist-bookwriter Tom Jones (who also, under a stage name) appeared in the original company of his most famous and wildly successful record-breaking musical, The Fantasticks. His collaborator, composer Harvey Schmidt, just recently passed away. The production's record-breaking run closed, on January 13, 2002, after 17,162 performances. Their shows also include 110 in the Shade, I Do! I Do!, Philemon, Celebration and many more. And celebration is what it's about when Broadway veterans Carole Demas, who originated the role of Sandy in Grease, and Sarah Rice, who originated the role of Johanna in Sweeney Todd, return to celebrate Jones & Schmidt. Demas and Rice have based the show on their 50 years of work and personal relationships with Tom and Harvey. With very special guest Broadway's Hal Robinson who is also a Fantasticks alumni.

Bard College announces the appointment of several distinguished new members of faculty across disciplines this fall. Arthur Aviles '87 joins the faculty as a guest artist in dance. Aviles is an award-winning New York-based dancer and choreographer.

'A mixture of excitement, sadness, 'saudades', happiness, failure, regret, luck - all of the things I was feeling at the time are in my music.  I lived in Brazil for the first 30 years of my life. When I decided to move to another country, I had mixed feelings about the new challenges I was about to face.

Rising singer-songwriter Lauren Marsh releases her new single “Take Me With You (When You Go),” following an exclusive premiere with Atwood Magazine. The track is the first to be released from her forthcoming EP REVIVAL set to be released Fall 2018. Adding to the excitement, the indie pop songstress has also released the bittersweet music video which reflects back on her days at the Jersey Shore and the memories of being a teenager. Watch it here.

Birdland Jazz Club will present New York, Old Friend-The Songs of Ken Laub, a celebration of the sights, scenes and relationships in New York City, for one night only as part of the "Broadway at Birdland" concert series, on Monday, June 25, 2018 @7pm.

Tony Award nominee Bryce Pinkham (Holiday Inn, A Gentleman's Guide To Love and Murder) and Drama Desk Award winner Jim Brochu (Character Man, Zero Hour) will join forces as an odd couple of writers in 1931 Hollywood in the new play PAGE COUNT by Kerr Lockhart. An industry reading is scheduled for Monday, May 14 at 1:00 PM and 5:30 PM at 353 Studios (353 West 48th Street, Studio 3).

Bloomingdale School of Music (BSM) welcomes the warmer weather with a free concert of new music, entitled Into the Future! Modern Jazz + Avant Pop on Friday, May 18th at 7:00 pm led by BSM faculty member alto saxophonist Daniel Bennett. This FREE community concert will be held at the school's home site located at 323 West 108th Street between Broadway and Riverside Drive in Manhattan. Seating is limited.

The New Jersey Symphony Orchestra presents Bach's complete Brandenburg Concertos May 17–20 in Newark, Princeton, Red Bank and New Brunswick. Concertmaster Eric Wyrick explores performance practices from Baroque to contemporary as he leads his colleagues. NJSO musicians perform solo roles in the six concertos, each of which is scored for a different combination of instruments.

The Associated Musicians of Greater New York, Local 802 AFM today announced that the Roxy Coss Quintet is the winner of the union's groundbreaking Emerging Artists Project (EAP). The four-year grant program, launched in partnership with Orchestra of St. Luke's (OSL), has been designed to provide support to help more firmly establish the band in New York City—and further efforts to ensure that all professional musicians can afford to live, work and raise a family in New York.