 11TH ANNUAL MAPLEWOOD JAZZ WEEKEND Friday, October 23 at 5:30 PM JAZZ WEEKEND KICKOFF Music at the Maplewood train station by Jackson Square, our traditional “New Orleans” Dixieland jazz band Friday, October 23 – Evening MAPLEWOOD “JAZZ CRAWL” An evening of jazz featuring local artists performing in a variety of venues in Maplewood Village Co-sponsored by the Maplewood Village Alliance 
Saturday, October 24 at 12:30 PMCo-sponsored by Music for Kids and WBGO-FM WBGO’S CHILREN’S JAZZ CONCERT SERIES featuring the STEVEN BERNSTEIN BAND Baby Loves Jazz. The band will perform music from the CD, “Go Baby Go,”, which takes classic children’s melodies and jazzes them up. From the bebop version of “Old McDonald” to the funk/soul of “Paw Paw Patch,” the group puts their own take on the melodies and lyrics in the best jazz tradition. Free Admission—first come, first served. Maplewood Middle School, 7 Burnet St. For information, call WBGO, (973) 624-8880. Saturday, October 24 at 8:00 PM DARMON MEADER QUARTET Local tenor saxophonist, founder, musical director, and vocalist of the world renowned New York Voices, brings his quartet to the Burgdorff stage “…all of the playing...is consistently excellent, since Meader also has the ability to pick (and inspire) some top-flight band mates. And after two decades of arranging luscious nuanced vocal harmonies, he knows how to design the ideal cushion for a song…” The Burgdorff Center for the Performing Arts; $25 general admission; $20 for seniors; $15 for students Sunday, October 25 at 7:00 PM JAZZ & FILM ”Bobby H and Big Tea — Celebrating the Music of Bobby Hackett and Jack Teagarden” Featuring Ben Williams and his All-Stars. Live music with vintage concert clips and discussion The Burgdorff Center for the Performing Arts; $10 adult admission; $5 for students (includes refreshments) For reservations and information, call 973.477.4229 or e-mail jazzandfilm@juno.com |
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What Exit Theate Presents Emmy-winning actress in "LADY BIRD, PAT & BETTY: TEA FOR THREE", PORTRAITS OF THREE FORMIDABLE FIRST LADIES. Three performances only! October 8-10 At Burgdorff Cultural Center Three former First Ladies will be sharing secrets in Maplewood Friday, Saturday and Sunday October 8-10 in the unforgettably vivid one-woman show, Lady Bird, Pat & Betty: Tea for Three, at the Burgdorff Cultural Center in Maplewood, NJ. The Burgdorff Center for the Performing Arts; $25 general admission; $20 for seniors; $15 for students. http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/131241  Saturday, October 23, 2010 Co-sponsored by Music for Kids and WBGO-FM WBGO’S CHILREN’S JAZZ CONCERT SERIES with the Carolyn Leonhart Group featuring Helen Sung KIDS LOVE JAZZ VOCALS TOO In addition to her own groups and recordings, vocalist Carolyn Leonhart has toured with Steely Dan, Boz Scaggs & Michael McDonald. Her group, featuring pianist Helen Sung, will perform original compositions, standards & children’s songs with interactive singing and movement activities. This interactive, hour-long program gives young people the opportunity to learn about the distinct musical and cultural qualities of jazz, and how they positively impact our community, nation, and world. Top jazz and blues artists produce special programs specifically tailored for youth that include: audience participation, Q&A sessions with the artists, and prize drawings. FREE ADMISSION when accompanied by a child. Tickets are handed out in the lobby on the day of performance only on a first-come, first-served basis. Maplewood Middle School, 7 Burnet Street. Saturday, December 11th (9:30 & 11:00am) Country Music for Kids” featuring the Jimmy Lee Ramblers. As with other "Music For Kids" programming the audience can expect a very entertaining and educational program designed to be enjoyed by both young and old. This concert will be featur-ing some Country singers, a fiddler, some guitarists and others. Bassist, Jim Buchanan from Maplewood, will ex-plain the elements of music used in creating that "Country" sound. The Jimmy Lee group recently performed at the Maplewood Community Pool to great acclaim. Lead vocalist Lee Martin sings from a wide repertoire of Country Classic songs telling delightful stories. The band features several different guitars, a mandolin and a fiddle and is planning to play some sing alongs ("You Are My Sunshine") and other interactive music games for the children to enjoy Look for more "Music for Kids" coming in 2011: on 22nd, March 5th & April 9th, 9:30 & 11am. (programming TBA) For more information: (973) 378-2133 or (973) 762-6575 or www.artsmaplewood.org *These shows are held at The Burgdorff Center for the Performing Arts, 10 Durand Rd. Maplewood and are $5/person at the door. No advance ticket purchases. |
 CREATIVE MUSIC THEATRE CLASSES FOR KIDS K-4TH GRADE February 8 - May 18 All classes will end with a final performance on May 20! MUSIC THEATER Mondays or Tuesdays, 4:00-5:00 PM, Grades 1-3 Our most popular class! Students collaborate with our great teaching artists to create original stories and write songs while learning basic musical theatre techniques. PERFORMANCE PLAYHOUSE NEW! Mondays or Tuesdays, 5:15-6:15 PM, Grades 2-4 Come and experience the fun of putting on a show. Students will be cast, rehearsed and have a chance to perform in a popular children’s show. Elements of acting, dance/movement and singing will be taught and shared at the final performance. Two Days, two different shows! SUMMER CAMP NEW IN 2010! Two-week half-day programs offered in July and August, where kids can get a sampling of all the FUN performing arts has to offer! From singing, to acting, to theatrical makeup, we'll cover it all in just 2 weeks. The Burgdorff Center for the Performing Arts. $275 class fee for 12 weeks. Sliding scale tuition, discounts and scholarships available! For more information, call (973) 763-4029 or e-mail pc@whatexittheatre.com. The performance Classroom is brought to you by What Exit? Theater Company, with support from the NJ State Council on the Arts.  The Underground Concert Series brings the finest world and folk musicians to Maplewood. The Underground produces a fall and spring lineup. To get the latest updates— and to sign up for the email list—go to undergroundconcerts.com or call the Underground Hotline at (973) 762-0119. Global Heritage will return for the  2010-1011 season. |