05.18 - Urban Renaissance Festival

Urban Renaissance
May
18

Urban Renaissance

The Urban Renaissance is a Gathering of the Incredible and Limitless Talent of the Tri-State Area - Especially New Jersey! Every year Jersey Cat Cafe Teams Up with Dozens of Local Creatives, Artists, Musicians, Vendors, Small Businesses and Services to put on a One Of A Kind, Interactive Experience that Unites and Celebrates Community. 

Join us for over 20 performances, a drum circle and 60 local vendors!

Performances:

FACEcadet | Young Bry  | Gobi | Guesstimate  | We’re Ghosts Now  | Lbezzle and SB  | Poppa Perk | IV | Comrade Classen | Scott | Ivory | Archis Emerge | Wyl White | Starlight Barfight | Its okay | Junk food | Nah really  | RGD | Turkish Royale | Tony Newbury | Marsoupial

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ATATÜRK 2 (2023)
May
19

ATATÜRK 2 (2023)

Saygıyla ve Gururla!

ATATÜRK filmi ikinci kısım 19 Mayıs günü Amerika'da ilk kez gösterime giriyor. Bu özel anı sakın kaçırmayın!

Mustafa Kemal Atatürk’ün çocukluk yıllarından Millî Mücadele’ye giden hikâyesi anlatılmaktadır. Mustafa Kemal, 1915 yılında Gelibolu cephesinde büyük bir sınav vermiştir. Ancak onun önünde başka savaşlar da vardır. Doğu Cephesi’nde Ruslara, Suriye cephesinde ise İngilizlere karşı büyük bir mücadele verecek olan Mustafa Kemal sonunda 1. Dünya Savaşı’nda Savaşı’nı kaybetmeyen tek Osmanlı Subayı olarak tarihe geçecektir. Ancak cephelerde verdiği bu büyük başarıların ardından İstanbul’a dödüğünde Mustafa Kemal’i kötü bir sürpriz bekler.

The story narrates the journey of Mustafa Kemal Atatürk from his childhood years to the National Struggle. In 1915, Mustafa Kemal faced a significant challenge at the Gallipoli front. However, there were other battles ahead of him. He would engage in a great struggle against the Russians on the Eastern Front and against the British on the Syrian front, eventually becoming the only Ottoman officer who did not lose in World War I. However, upon his return to Istanbul after these great victories at the fronts, a nasty surprise awaits Mustafa Kemal.

AGE: 6+
RUNTIME: 2h 42m

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Williams Center Open Mic
May
21

Williams Center Open Mic

The Williams Center presents a weekly open-mic, $5 for spectators and participants.
Nothing is off-limits, and we encourage artists of all disciplines and ages to come and hone their craft. Poetry, spoken word, singer song-writers, comedy and more! Performers will be in the Williams Center's "Spring Hall".

*Performers, Please make sure to identify your act when you get your ticket. Time slots are five minutes per artists, so please plan your acts accordingly. Make sure to fill out THIS FORM after purchasing a ticket!

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The Love-In
May
22

The Love-In

Catch The Love-In live at the Williams Center on May 22nd for a show that's anything but ordinary. Don't miss out on this one-of-a-kind experience!

Doors at 7pm | Show at 7:30pm
Openers:
Giveth a cinematic industrial dark-pop duo
Straight Jacket Feeling Emo Band from New Jersey

The Love-In is a Nashville-based indie band consisting of Laurel Sorenson, Theo King, and Michael Rasile. The band formed in 2016, and since then have honed their genre-bending arrangements to present Sorenson’s incisive lyrical observations and powerful vocals with a chest-out vulnerability towards relationships, racial identity, sex, and culture.

Their new album Revel (produced by Tone Def) is a concept record that uses The Love-In’s signature combination of memorable melodies, irresistible grooves, and lush soundscapes to create a glamorous world of fantasy. Revel yanks the listener from dreams to reality and back again, until the two are indistinguishable.

This cinematic approach to music has landed The Love-In a variety of synch placements, including the use of their songs “Revel,” “As it Lays,” “America,” and “Freedom of Sexpression,” by Fox Sports. 

While their recorded music is painstakingly crafted, The Love-In’s live performances contain all of the spontaneity one could want in a rock show. It’s rollicking and raw, tender and touching, and certainly not one to miss.

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Rutherford Film Festival
May
23
to May 25

Rutherford Film Festival

Join us for the first annual Rutherford Film Festival at the Williams Center in Rutherford, NJ.
Held in an artist-run art center, unlike any other, there will lectures, parties, and celebrations of the beauty and versatility of cinema. Three screens, including the 101-year-old Rivoli Theater, will be dedicated to up-and-coming filmmakers from across the Tri-State Area. Submit your film, and help us start the newest and truest film festival in the state.

Awards & Prizes

Best Feature
Best Short
Best Documentary
Best Cinematography
Best Art Direction
Best Sound Design
Best Music and Score
William Carlos Williams Screenplay Award
* Awards TBA

OVER 50 HOURS OF INDIE FILM SCREENINGS - Schedule here

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Williams Center Open Mic
May
28

Williams Center Open Mic

The Williams Center presents a weekly open-mic, $5 for spectators and participants.
Nothing is off-limits, and we encourage artists of all disciplines and ages to come and hone their craft. Poetry, spoken word, singer song-writers, comedy and more! Performers will be in the Williams Center's "Spring Hall".

*Performers, Please make sure to identify your act when you get your ticket. Time slots are five minutes per artists, so please plan your acts accordingly. Make sure to fill out THIS FORM after purchasing a ticket!

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East Coast's Finest in The Den 4
Jun
1

East Coast's Finest in The Den 4

Step into an underground experience at The Den with East Coast's Finest, hosted by Samad Savage. Witness artists compete for a chance to win a $200 grand prize! 

Calling all artists who want to showcase their talent - grab this opportunity now!
- $10 Artist Sign Up (Only 20 available)
- Artists have 5 minutes to perform
- The winner will be determined by the crowd, so bring your friends and make some noise!

Secure your spot at the event today!
- $15 General Admission (Only 100 available)

Doors Open: 7:00 PM
Show Starts: 7:30 PM

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All-Star Comedy Lineup: The Next Big Thing
Jun
1

All-Star Comedy Lineup: The Next Big Thing

*Doors at 8pm, Show at 8:30pm*

Hatem Gabr presents The Next Big Thing, an All-Star Standup Comedy Show, starring some of the nation's hottest comedians.


Two nights a month at the Williams Center!


Lou Perez

Comedian, writer, and producer. Lou is a regular on Gutfeld!, Fox, and Open to Debate. He's the author of bestseller “That Joke Isn't Funny Anymore” and his writing appears in The Wall Street Journal, The Spectator, and Spiked magazine. Lou hosts The Lou Perez Podcast and The Wrong Take debate series. Lou was the head writer and producer of the Webby Award-winning comedy channel We the Internet TV and produces Comedy Is Murder with Free the People.

Chris Lamberth
Chris Lamberth is a native of Prince George's County, MD living in the New York City area. He has shared the stage with a variety of national headliners including Bill Burr, D.L. Hughley, Craig Robinson, Marc Maron and Maria Bamford. He has performed on AXS TV's Gotham Comedy Live and the 2 Dope Queens Podcast. As an actor, he earned an MFA from The Theatre Conservatory at Roosevelt University in Chicago, IL. He was recently seen in the TONY Award-winning play The Lehman Trilogy directed by Sam Mendes. His TV/film credits include Harlem, High Maintenance, Mindhunter, Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt, Orange Is The New Black, and the Oscar nominated film Can You Ever Forgive Me?. He also hosts the Mundane Festival—a weekly show available wherever podcasts are found.

Liz Glazer

Liz is a standup comedian who used to be a tenured law professor. She's won festivals (Boston Comedy Festival and Ladies of Laughter first place winner), released an album that debuted at #1 on the iTunes comedy charts and stayed there for 6 consecutive days, headlined, and sold out shows at New York Comedy Festival, and recently taped a set for Don't Tell Comedy.

Boris Khaykin

Boris Khaykin was listed by Time Out NY as one of Brooklyn Comedy Festival's Biggest stars and is a regular guest on The Comedy Cellar's “Live From America Podcast”t. He has performed on CollegeHumor Live, as a warm for The Opposition with Jordan Klepper, and has been seen in Bull, The First Purge, and Amazon Prime’s Red Oaks.

*Line up is subject to change without notice.*

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Lennee at The Den
Jun
13

Lennee at The Den

Join us on 6/14 at The Den for an underground experience with Lennee.

Bio: Lennee is a Indie-Rock Artist who fuses indie rock with a 90s callback into an insightful finished product. It's like the lead singer of dashboard confessional started an uplifting indie rock band. 

Singer and lyricist Lenny Sadowsky is a contemplative, serene frontman who possesses powerful/genuine vocals; establishing an intimate relationship with his listeners. He’s acutely aware of the human experience and manages to pen astute observations about self and circumstance with genuine wonder. With steady optimism, there is a kinetic forward focus in Lennee’s sound that lifts up each unconventional arrangement and unfettered chorus. 

Openers TBA.

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All-Star Comedy Lineup: The Next Big Thing
Jun
15

All-Star Comedy Lineup: The Next Big Thing

*Doors at 8pm, Show at 8:30pm*

Hatem Gabr presents The Next Big Thing, an All-Star Standup Comedy Show, starring some of the nation's hottest comedians.

Two nights a month at the Williams Center!


Laura High

Laura headlines all around the country and has featured in the SLO Comedy Festival, North Carolina Comedy Festival, She-Devil Comedy Festival, 365 Comedy Festival and New York Comedy Festival. You may also be one of Laura's 623,000 followers on TikTok where she uses her comedy to do advocacy for the donor conceived community and exposes the Fertility Industry.

Lou Perez

Comedian, writer, and producer. Lou is a regular on Gutfeld!, Fox, and Open to Debate. He's the author of bestseller “That Joke Isn't Funny Anymore” and his writing appears in The Wall Street Journal, The Spectator, and Spiked magazine. Lou hosts The Lou Perez Podcast and The Wrong Take debate series. Lou was the head writer and producer of the Webby Award-winning comedy channel We the Internet TV and produces Comedy Is Murder with Free the People.


Michael Suarez

South Texas native Mike Suarez started comedy so that his wife and cats could get a break from him. He's Hispanic and can't speak Spanish or whistle, so instead he talks about the joys of interracial marriage and Spider-Man.


Dan Naturman

Finalist - NBC's America's Got Talent. Four appearances on The Late Show with David Letterman, Conan, The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson, The Tonight Show, Late Night with Conan O'Brien, his own "Comedy Central Presents..." special, HBO’s Crashing, and had multiple appearances on Comedy Central’s, "This Week at The Comedy Cellar" .


*Line up is subject to change without notice.*

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Meetloaf: The Ultimate Tribute to Meatloaf
Jun
28

Meetloaf: The Ultimate Tribute to Meatloaf

* Doors at 7pm, Show at 8pm


James D'Amico's Sun Concerts Presents Meetloaf: The Ultimate Tribute to Meatloaf

The “Meet Loaf” tribute show epitomizes the Meat Loaf experience in a look-a-like and sound-a-like event, that leaves audiences awestruck. A world-class show that delivers the powerful wide-ranging male and female operatic lead vocals, along with the epic theatrical elements that Meat Loaf fans have come to love, in an unforgettable evening of smash hits. If you love the music of Meat Loaf, get revved up, because Meet Loaf really ignites!

For crying out loud, and in the words of the Meat Loaf legend himself,

“Keep Rockin’!”

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All-Star Comedy Lineup: The Next Big Thing
Jun
29

All-Star Comedy Lineup: The Next Big Thing

*Doors at 8pm, Show at 8:30pm*

Hatem Gabr presents The Next Big Thing, an All-Star Standup Comedy Show, starring some of the nation's hottest comedians.

Two nights a month at the Williams Center!


Lou Perez

Comedian, writer, and producer. Lou is a regular on Gutfeld!, Fox, and Open to Debate. He's the author of bestseller “That Joke Isn't Funny Anymore” and his writing appears in The Wall Street Journal, The Spectator, and Spiked magazine. Lou hosts The Lou Perez Podcast and The Wrong Take debate series. Lou was the head writer and producer of the Webby Award-winning comedy channel We the Internet TV and produces Comedy Is Murder with Free the People.


Alex Grubard
Alex Grubard is a stand-up comedian, writer, game show host and producer, but he is not a musician. His first album "Let Me Teach You How To Distill Gin" was released on Helium Comedy Records in 2021. Grubard is host and creator of Weeding Out The Stoned and has performed sketch comedy on Comedy Central, stand-up on mtvU and heard on SiriusXM. He has appeared at Cape Fear Comedy Festival, Jersey City Comedy Festival and competed in the Seattle International Comedy Competition. He refuses to learn an instrument.

Jim Search

Jim is a comedian, writer, and podcaster, based in NYC for the past 13 years. Was a semi-finalist in NBC’s Stand Up For Diversity. Also appeared in the Milwaukee Comedy Festival, Hoboken Comedy Festival, and the Fun Fun Fun Fest in Austin, TX. In addition, he appeared on Paramount TV's Bar Rescue. He co-host the podcast Swatches And Boomboxes with Neil Charles. Also host his own show Open Bar Talk With Jim Search, both available on iTunes and Stitcher.
He wrote the book Grad School: A $70,000 Phone Charger, an autobiographical account of graduate school. The book was released independently and sold over 1,000 copies to date.

Bryan McKenna

Bryan is a Stand Up Comedian from New York, NY. Bryan has been featured in the LaughYourAshvilleOFF Comedy Festival, a finalist in the Carolines on Broadway March Madness Competition, as well as a finalist at The Boston Comedy Festival in 2021. He has been seen touring nationally opening for Jim Breuer and in March 2020 Bryan’s 1st album, Jim Breuer Presents Bryan McKenna “The Fight is Never Over” under the label Virtual Comedy Network debuted at #1 on iTunes.  When he isn’t touring Bryan performs nightly at various NYC comedy clubs such as Broadway Comedy Club, Carolines on Broadway, and Eastville Comedy Club.  The weirdest part about this bio is that Bryan wrote it, yet he still wrote it in the 3rd person.


*Line up is subject to change without notice.*

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Emo Night with Chris Kamrada
Jul
6

Emo Night with Chris Kamrada

Welcome to Emo Night at the Williams Center!  a dance party blasting the best emo and pop punk jams. We may even invite some of your favorite artists and bands to surprise you and join the party. Get ready to scream your lungs out, mosh, and dance to all your favorite songs with all of your favorite people and experience the awesomeness that is Emo Night at the Williams Center.

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ProgStock Presents: Total Mass Retain YES Tribute Band
Jul
13

ProgStock Presents: Total Mass Retain YES Tribute Band

EXPERIENCE the magic of YES!

Total Mass Retain YES Tribute Band is the USA's #1 YES Experience, as stated by YES themselves. Since 2018, TMR has recreated the energy and precision of Yes music live, the way fans remember it.

TMR has been part of the ProgStock family for many years, as well as a large international network of Yesfans. They are considered the most authentic, hard rocking Yes Tribute. For this very special event, TMR will perform a very EPIC setlist, differing from their shows in the first half of 2024. The concert will feature a full laser light show.

Here are some links to videos and social media where you can see what the hype is all about:

Video: 2024 Promo Video

Video: Heart of the Sunrise

Video: I've Seen All Good People

Website: www.totalmassretainband.com

Facebook: www.facebook.com/TMRyes

Instagram: @tmryestribute

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All-Star Comedy Lineup: The Next Big Thing
Jul
13

All-Star Comedy Lineup: The Next Big Thing

*Doors at 8pm, Show at 8:30pm*

Hatem Gabr presents The Next Big Thing, an All-Star Standup Comedy Show, starring some of the nation's hottest comedians.

Two nights a month at the Williams Center!

Derek Humphrey

Derek Humphrey has been featured in the New York Comedy Festival, Gilda's Laughfest and been named one of "New York's Funniest" by TBS. Derek's acting work has included campaigns for Gillette, with appearances on MTV and ABC - from the Off- Broadway hit show " Race: The Movie, The Play".


Lou Perez

Comedian, writer, and producer. Lou is a regular on Gutfeld!, Fox, and Open to Debate. He's the author of bestseller “That Joke Isn't Funny Anymore” and his writing appears in The Wall Street Journal, The Spectator, and Spiked magazine. Lou hosts The Lou Perez Podcast and The Wrong Take debate series. Lou was the head writer and producer of the Webby Award-winning comedy channel We the Internet TV and produces Comedy Is Murder with Free the People.

Michael Suarez

South Texas native Mike Suarez started comedy so that his wife and cats could get a break from him. He's Hispanic and can't speak Spanish or whistle, so instead he talks about the joys of interracial marriage and Spider-Man.


Boris Khaykin

Boris Khaykin was listed by Time Out NY as one of Brooklyn Comedy Festival's Biggest stars and is a regular guest on The Comedy Cellar's “Live From America Podcast”t. He has performed on CollegeHumor Live, as a warm for The Opposition with Jordan Klepper, and has been seen in Bull, The First Purge, and Amazon Prime’s Red Oaks.


*Line up is subject to change without notice.*

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All-Star Comedy Lineup: The Next Big Thing
Jul
20

All-Star Comedy Lineup: The Next Big Thing

*Doors at 8pm, Show at 8:30pm*

Hatem Gabr presents The Next Big Thing, an All-Star Standup Comedy Show, starring some of the nation's hottest comedians.

Two nights a month at the Williams Center!

Liz Glazer

Liz is a standup comedian who used to be a tenured law professor. She's won festivals (Boston Comedy Festival and Ladies of Laughter first place winner), released an album that debuted at #1 on the iTunes comedy charts and stayed there for 6 consecutive days, headlined, and sold out shows at New York Comedy Festival, and recently taped a set for Don't Tell Comedy.


Laura High

Laura headlines all around the country and has featured in the SLO Comedy Festival, North Carolina Comedy Festival, She-Devil Comedy Festival, 365 Comedy Festival and New York Comedy Festival. You may also be one of Laura's 623,000 followers on TikTok where she uses her comedy to do advocacy for the donor conceived community and exposes the Fertility Industry.


Jim Search

Jim is a comedian, writer, and podcaster, based in NYC for the past 13 years. Was a semi-finalist in NBC’s Stand Up For Diversity. Also appeared in the Milwaukee Comedy Festival, Hoboken Comedy Festival, and the Fun Fun Fun Fest in Austin, TX. In addition, he appeared on Paramount TV's Bar Rescue. He co-host the podcast Swatches And Boomboxes with Neil Charles. Also host his own show Open Bar Talk With Jim Search, both available on iTunes and Stitcher. He wrote the book Grad School: A $70,000 Phone Charger, an autobiographical account of graduate school. The book was released independently and sold over 1,000 copies to date.

Boris Khaykin

Boris is a Brooklyn based comedian with a silent 'K' in his last name. He's performed stand up on CollegeHumor Live, as a warm for The Opposition with Jordan Klepper,and was listed by TimeOutNY as one of Brooklyn Comedy Festival's Biggest Stars. He's been featured in Broad City webisodes, Amazon Prime's Red Oaks, and is a regular guest on The Comedy Cellar's Live From America Podcast. He's a writer and director for political comedy channel We The Internet TV, where his work won a 2017 Webby Award and a 2018 Webby Award Honoree. He's also written and performed with UCB Digital sketch teams and hosts Impro(VS)tandup every month at UCB East, The Breakdown with Boris Khaykin every month at The Red Room, and co-hosts the monthly traveling comedy show Undie-Party with Justin Perez and Corinne Fisher.


*Line up is subject to change without notice.*

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ProgStock Presents: The WE LOVE ZAPPA Tour with Banned From Utopia and The Paul Green Rock Academy
Jul
25

ProgStock Presents: The WE LOVE ZAPPA Tour with Banned From Utopia and The Paul Green Rock Academy

The WE LOVE ZAPPA Tour is coming to town!

Featuring Frank Zappa alums Robert Martin, Scott Thunes, and Ray White, Banned From Utopia (BFU) is the Zappa tribute act featuring more of his former band members than any other band currently touring. Scott Thunes was Frank’s longest tenured bassist (1981-1988), and such a trusted member of the band that he held the prestigious title of “Clonemeister,” leading the band and serving as MD in Frank’s absence. Robert Martin, also in Zappa’s band from 1981-1988, provided keys, sax, and amazing(ly high) vocals on many of his classic albums, in addition to working with Stevie Nicks, Etta James, and Paul McCartney, just to name a few. Ray White (1976-1984) served as co-lead vocalist on many tours and albums, lending his amazing voice to such classics as Doreen and his backing vocals to countless others. Rounding out the band is Jamie Kime (Zappa Plays Zappa), Robbie Seahag Mangano (Project Object, The Grandmothers), and Joel Taylor (Al Dimeola).

The Paul Green Rock Academy (PGRA) is the latest music school from School of Rock founder, and noted Zappa fanatic, Paul Green. An audition only music school for ambitious students aged 12-18, PGRA has spent the last 5 years touring, alternately, as the backing band for Jon Anderson of Yes and Gibby Haynes of the Butthole Surfers. They have also shared the stage with such amazing musicians as Bill Bruford, Steve Hackett, and Phil Manzanera. Paul’s former students have gone on to play in/with: The Who, Phony Ppl, The Bobby Lees, Dr Dog, Adrian Belew, and Willow Smith, to name a few.

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All-Star Comedy Lineup: The Next Big Thing
Aug
17

All-Star Comedy Lineup: The Next Big Thing

*Doors at 8pm, Show at 8:30pm*

Hatem Gabr presents The Next Big Thing, an All-Star Standup Comedy Show, starring some of the nation's hottest comedians.

Two nights a month at the Williams Center!

Liz Glazer

Liz is a standup comedian who used to be a tenured law professor. She's won festivals (Boston Comedy Festival and Ladies of Laughter first place winner), released an album that debuted at #1 on the iTunes comedy charts and stayed there for 6 consecutive days, headlined, and sold out shows at New York Comedy Festival, and recently taped a set for Don't Tell Comedy.

Lou Perez

Comedian, writer, and producer. Lou is a regular on Gutfeld!, Fox, and Open to Debate. He's the author of bestseller “That Joke Isn't Funny Anymore” and his writing appears in The Wall Street Journal, The Spectator, and Spiked magazine. Lou hosts The Lou Perez Podcast and The Wrong Take debate series. Lou was the head writer and producer of the Webby Award-winning comedy channel We the Internet TV and produces Comedy Is Murder with Free the People.

Dan Naturman

Finalist - NBC's America's Got Talent. Four appearances on The Late Show with David Letterman, Conan, The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson, The Tonight Show, Late Night with Conan O'Brien, his own "Comedy Central Presents..." special, HBO’s Crashing, and had multiple appearances on Comedy Central’s, "This Week at The Comedy Cellar" .

Boris Khaykin

Boris Khaykin was listed by Time Out NY as one of Brooklyn Comedy Festival's Biggest stars and is a regular guest on The Comedy Cellar's “Live From America Podcast”t. He has performed on CollegeHumor Live, as a warm for The Opposition with Jordan Klepper, and has been seen in Bull, The First Purge, and Amazon Prime’s Red Oaks.


*Line up is subject to change without notice.*

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All-Star Comedy Lineup: The Next Big Thing
Aug
31

All-Star Comedy Lineup: The Next Big Thing

*Doors at 8pm, Show at 8:30pm*

Hatem Gabr presents The Next Big Thing, an All-Star Standup Comedy Show, starring some of the nation's hottest comedians.

Two nights a month at the Williams Center!

Derek Humphrey

Derek Humphrey has been featured in the New York Comedy Festival, Gilda's Laughfest and been named one of "New York's Funniest" by TBS. Derek's acting work has included campaigns for Gillette, with appearances on MTV and ABC - from the Off- Broadway hit show " Race: The Movie, The Play".

Lou Perez

Comedian, writer, and producer. Lou is a regular on Gutfeld!, Fox, and Open to Debate. He's the author of bestseller “That Joke Isn't Funny Anymore” and his writing appears in The Wall Street Journal, The Spectator, and Spiked magazine. Lou hosts The Lou Perez Podcast and The Wrong Take debate series. Lou was the head writer and producer of the Webby Award-winning comedy channel We the Internet TV and produces Comedy Is Murder with Free the People.


Laura High

Laura headlines all around the country and has featured in the SLO Comedy Festival, North Carolina Comedy Festival, She-Devil Comedy Festival, 365 Comedy Festival and New York Comedy Festival. You may also be one of Laura's 623,000 followers on TikTok where she uses her comedy to do advocacy for the donor conceived community and exposes the Fertility Industry.

Bryan McKenna

Bryan is a Stand Up Comedian from New York, NY. Bryan has been featured in the LaughYourAshvilleOFF Comedy Festival, a finalist in the Carolines on Broadway March Madness Competition, as well as a finalist at The Boston Comedy Festival in 2021. He has been seen touring nationally opening for Jim Breuer and in March 2020 Bryan’s 1st album, Jim Breuer Presents Bryan McKenna “The Fight is Never Over” under the label Virtual Comedy Network debuted at #1 on iTunes.  When he isn’t touring Bryan performs nightly at various NYC comedy clubs such as Broadway Comedy Club, Carolines on Broadway, and Eastville Comedy Club.  The weirdest part about this bio is that Bryan wrote it, yet he still wrote it in the 3rd person.


*Line up is subject to change without notice.*

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Williams Center Open Mic
May
14

Williams Center Open Mic

The Williams Center presents a weekly open-mic, $5 for spectators and participants.
Nothing is off-limits, and we encourage artists of all disciplines and ages to come and hone their craft. Poetry, spoken word, singer song-writers, comedy and more! Performers will be in the Williams Center's "Spring Hall".

*Performers, Please make sure to identify your act when you get your ticket. Time slots are five minutes per artists, so please plan your acts accordingly. Make sure to fill out THIS FORM after purchasing a ticket!

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Nick Stefanacci
May
11

Nick Stefanacci

Join us at The Williams Center on May 11th to enjoy a mesmerizing performance by Nick Stefanacci. Pop Fusion Saxophonist, that has toured the world for over two decades.  As a sideman, Nick, has shared the stage with legends such as Bernard “Pretty” Purdie, Derek Trucks, and Hip-Hop Icons, Ja Rule and DMC (RunDMC) to highlight a few.  As a leader, Nick has toured Europe and North America, bringing a new vision and swagger to the music industry.  Driven by passion, Sweet Lion Music Group brilliantly takes music to the next level.  Whether Nick is the producer, artist or philanthropist, it is clear that his vision is the same.  

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Joe Cirotti Trio and The Lazy Sky in Spring Hall
May
11

Joe Cirotti Trio and The Lazy Sky in Spring Hall

Get ready to be swept away on May 11th at Spring Hall by the enchanting melodies of Joe Cirotti Trio and The Lazy Sky.

Let's dive into the stories behind these incredible bands:

Joe Cirotti Trio
Joe Cirotti Trio, a well-oiled string band from the shadows of Northwest Jersey’s Appalachian ridge, fuses their multi-instrumentalist upbringings with a passion for the roots of American folk, jazz, country, and bluegrass. Their bond is rooted in proximity, strengthened by a blue-collar passion for picking, and buoyed by their shared propensity for roots music and whiskey.


The lazy Sky:
Born out of a weekly bluegrass pick in rural New Jersey, The Lazy Sky is captivating audiences across the state. With their exciting interpretations of instrumental bluegrass tunes, cathartic originals, and choice cover songs, The Lazy Sky is not to be missed. Beautiful three part harmonies, interwoven with virtuoso picking and improvisation makes every show unique and exciting. While paying homage to tradition, the band continues to push boundaries and take the listener on an epic journey.

$25 GA (Limited seats) 

$40 Front 3 rows of seating (Only 20 seats available)

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Mother's day special screening: Mother! (2017)
May
9

Mother's day special screening: Mother! (2017)

Join us for a mother's day special screening: Mother!  A 2017 American fantasy drama film written and directed by Darren Aronofsky, and starring Jennifer Lawrence, Javier Bardem, Ed Harris, Michelle Pfeiffer, Domhnall Gleeson, Brian Gleeson, and Kristen Wiig.
 
A couple's relationship is tested when uninvited guests arrive at their home, disrupting their tranquil existence.

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Lives of Performers (1972)
May
8

Lives of Performers (1972)

A stark and revealing examination of romantic alliances, "Lives of Performers" examines the dilemma of a man who can't choose between two women and makes them both suffer. Originally part of a dance performance choreographed by Rainer.

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Williams Center Open Mic
May
7

Williams Center Open Mic

The Williams Center presents a weekly open-mic, $5 for spectators and participants.
Nothing is off-limits, and we encourage artists of all disciplines and ages to come and hone their craft. Poetry, spoken word, singer song-writers, comedy and more! Performers will be in the Williams Center's "Spring Hall".

*Performers, Please make sure to identify your act when you get your ticket. Time slots are five minutes per artists, so please plan your acts accordingly. Make sure to fill out THIS FORM after purchasing a ticket!

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New Jersey America Pageant
May
4

New Jersey America Pageant

PAGEANT INFORMATION:

Each year we work to provide a fair environment in which women have the opportunity to compete not against others, but challenge themselves. We trust the pageant encourages the contestants to build self-confidence, individual pride, and a greater self-awareness.
Each contestant should be able to improve their ability to communicate effectively, to speak in front of people comfortably, and to stand up for what they believe in. We encourage our contestants to find causes or issues they feel strongly about, and to become involved in organizations that speak closest to their hearts. Every woman who enters the pageant has different ideals and goals and strives hard in their personal quest for excellence.
We are pleased that a majority of contestants each year have never participated in a pageant and they find it to be a rewarding and worthwhile experience. Many contestants have won their first time out, and many others return because of the positive experience they had in our program. We like to think that each contestant walks away from our program with an invigorating perspective about the world around her, and more importantly, the world ahead of her.
Our philosophy for the New Jersey State Pageant programs are not about encouraging women and young girls to "win" a pageant, but to encourage them to develop life skills that will ultimately help them win in life by being their personal best in everything they do.

Categories:
Mrs. - Age 18+ and Legally Married
Miss - Age 18+ Unmarried

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ALEOproduction: The David Bowie Engagement
May
3

ALEOproduction: The David Bowie Engagement

Get ready to experience the cosmic majesty of David Bowie’s musical catalog as ALEOproduction brings his iconic songs to life with some of the region’s finest musicians. Through his life, Bowie transported us through characters who represented various perspectives and journeys throughout his music.

Join us as we celebrate the artist’s legacy from David Bowie to Ziggy Stardust to The Thin White Duke and his continuous innovation, as we immerse ourselves in the bold, creative spirit of David Bowie. Let’s Dance, sing, and rock into the infinite possibilities of the Starman’s music and his impact on our culture!

Brought to you by the same troupe that performs The Last Waltz Jersey City. www.ALEOproduction.com

Guitars
Joe Cirotti
Gerry Rosenthal
Mike Tichy
Keys
Matty Carl
Utility
Peter J. Bellomo
Bass
Declan O’Connell
Jaime DeJesus
Drums/Percussion
Dave DeRiso
Jeff Fernandes
MVP Horns
Jim Bell
Matt Schoenebaum
Lighting Design
Kevin Arias
Director
Leo Main
With special guests
Mike Kuzan
Tommy Strazza
Christina Alessi
Casey Solomon
Ross Sandler
Gregg Sgar

Doors at 7pm - Show starts at 8pm
Tickets: $25adv/$30 door

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Williams Center Open Mic
Apr
30

Williams Center Open Mic

The Williams Center presents a weekly open-mic, $5 for spectators and participants.
Nothing is off-limits, and we encourage artists of all disciplines and ages to come and hone their craft. Poetry, spoken word, singer song-writers, comedy and more! Performers will be in the Williams Center's "Spring Hall".

*Performers, Please make sure to identify your act when you get your ticket. Time slots are five minutes per artists, so please plan your acts accordingly. Make sure to fill out THIS FORM after purchasing a ticket!

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Blue Giant (2023)
Apr
30

Blue Giant (2023)

Blue Giant is a moving ode to the power of music and the artist, featuring electric performances and a stunning jazz soundtrack. From director Yuzuru Tachikawa (Mob Psycho 100) and based on the award-winning manga.

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Blood Simple (1984)
Apr
30

Blood Simple (1984)

The owner of a seedy small-town Texas bar discovers that one of his employees is having an affair with his wife. A chaotic chain of misunderstandings, lies, and mischief ensues after he devises a plot to have them murdered.

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MADMINDS TAKEOVER
Apr
28

MADMINDS TAKEOVER

Come join us for an unforgettable night at the Williams Center! Get ready to be blown away by the incredible talent of the MadMinds as they take the stage by storm. This in-person event promises to be a night full of energy, creativity, and pure entertainment. Don't miss out on this epic takeover - grab your tickets now!

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Sur Samvad | A musical conversation, a Jugalbandi!
Apr
27

Sur Samvad | A musical conversation, a Jugalbandi!

Amongst the present-day keepers of the age-old Agra style of singing, Sanjukta Biswas and Sabina Mumtaz Islam present an evolved & intricate duet genre called Jugalbandi, literally meaning entwined. At once collaborating to weave a complex soundscape, each remains a nucleus of their individual craft when it comes to these magical renditions. 

Both Sanjukta and Sabina have held a rigorous training record since their early years. Few can claim their phenomenal run as scholars at the celebrated, one-of-a-kind ITC Sangeet Research Academy/ Kolkata. Most importantly, there they mastered the vocal art in the ancient style of knowledge transmission, the Guru-Shishya parampara.

The close proximity and bond between the master and the disciple allowed for creating and retaining a total measure of classical musicianship of the highest level in the upcoming shishyas. This then is what Sabina and Sanjukta bring to the stage - a blend of alluring, mellifluous voices, which at times merge as one force & depart so seamlessly like the breeze to invent new expressions, with complete mastery over the play with rhythm. And above all the blessings of their learned

Gurus - Sangeet Natak Akademi awardee Vidushi Subhra Guha, and the late legendary Padmashree Pandit Vijay Kumar Kichlu.

"Brace yourselves, for the wind beneath their wings is their own individual genius, and in their creative journey. and quest, also lies the joy and liberation of the world that listens!"

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ISPW Presents: War at The Williams Center
Apr
26

ISPW Presents: War at The Williams Center

ISPW presents the War at The Williams Center!

Join us for a night of can't-miss all-ages wrestling headlined by:
- Ruththerford's Own CROWBAR
-
Rutherford's DPW'S GUNNER TRASH
- Former WWE Star GANGREL


Sponsored by:
BCB Bank
Allstate (Dan Meredith Agency)

This event is to benefit:

RUTHERFORD FIRE DEPT: RESCUE COMPANY 5 & ENGINE COMPANY 2 | EAST RUTHERFORD PBA #275 | NJ SOS VETS (CONTACT AND PURCHASE TICKETS FROM THESE ORGANIZATIONS TO SUPPORT THEM!)


Program available for print HERE.

Event Schedule:
Meet & Greet at 6:30pm

Bell Time at 7:30pm

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Sounds of the Soul
Apr
25

Sounds of the Soul

Sounds of the Soul is a new series in collaboration with The IZM at The Den at the Williams Center in Rutherford, NJ.

Sounds of the Soul kicks off on April 25, 2024 with artists and musicians who are forging the forgotten path of true artistry. 

The inaugural show is part of a series dedicated to independent artists, bridging the gap between artists and the community at large. Featuring live performances by The IZM, Jané, Erene, and the dynamic powerhouse that is Lenny Harold. 

Tickets $20 | Only 100 available

Doors 7pm | Show 8pm

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East Coast's Finest in The Den 3
Apr
24

East Coast's Finest in The Den 3

Step into an underground experience at The Den with East Coast's Finest, hosted by Samad Savage. Witness artists compete for a chance to win a $200 grand prize! 

Calling all artists who want to showcase their talent - grab this opportunity now!
- $10 Artist Sign Up (Only 20 available)
- Artists have 5 minutes to perform
- The winner will be determined by the crowd, so bring your friends and make some noise!

Secure your spot at the event today!
- $15 General Admission (Only 100 available)

Doors Open: 7:00 PM
Show Starts: 7:30 PM

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