  ANNUAL BLUES CONCERT Nathan and the Zydeco Cha-Chas Saturday, May 22 at 8:00 PM at The Maplewood Woman's Club, 60 Woodland Road $30.00 general admission, $25.00 seniors, and $15.00 students OnStage is proud to present an evening of zydeco featuring world renowned zydeco artists, Nathan and the Zydeco Cha-Chas. www.zydecochachas.com 
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 |
Terra Lyrica Chamber Music Series
We welcome back classicalchamber music to the Burgdorff stage hosted by critically acclaimed clarinetist Andrew Lamy. Friday, May 28th at at 7:30 PM BIRDSONGS OF THE BAROQUE Virtuoso chamber artists present works by Bach, Vivaldi, and Couperin—but with a twist: the performance will include recordings of the ancient birdsongs that inspired these works.  Saturday, October 24 at 12:30 PM Co-sponsored by Music for Kids and WBGO-FM WBGO’S CHILREN’S JAZZ CONCERT SERIES featuring the STEVEN BERNSTEIN BAND Free Admission—first come, first served. Maplewood Middle School, 7 Burnet Street. For information, call WBGO, (973) 624-8880. Sunday, December 6 at 11:30 AM & 1:00 PM MUSICAL FOLKTALES FOR KIDS “Turtle’s Shell” an African Folktale with drumming, movement, singing and chanting with Robbi K. Saturday, January 30 at 9:30 AM & 11:00 AM STRINGS FOR KIDS NJ Symphony presents “Once Upon a Time” an interactive performance which brings the world of fairytales to life through a string duet. Sunday, February 21 at 1:30 PM CHAMBER MUSIC FOR KIDS Saturday, March 13th at 9:30 AM & 11:00 AM Celebrate Women’s History Month with NJ SYMPHONY'S “MUSICAL MATRIARCHS” Saturday, April 24 at 9:30 AM & 11:00 AM DRUMMING FOR KIDS An interactive “drum-a-long.” Doors will open a half hour before all performances for a thematic craft or activity. Music for Kids is co-sponsored by the Maplewood Department of Recreation and Cultural Affiars. All shows are at the Burgdorff Center for the Performing Arts (except for October 24). tickets for each Music for Kids program cost $5. OnStage tickets may be purchased in advance at at the Village Wine Shop and Kari's Cafe (formerly NetNomads) in Maplewood and Rocketship and Print in South Orange, or on-line at www.brownpapertickets. com. For more information, call 973-378-2133. |
 What Exit? has some exciting new tricks up its sleeve in 2010 and beyond. There will be new work, new friends, and a little bit of New York! If you want to be part of it, go to www.whatexittheatre.com and sign up for our email list. You’ll be the first to know, the first to be invited, and the first to experience some fantastic stuff! Friday, April 9 at 8:00 PM MIKE MARINO New Jersey’s Bad Boy of Comedy Mike Marino has performed in every major comedy club from New York to Los Angeles and had regular guest appearances on The Tonight Show. To get a preview of Mike just go to youtube.com and type in Mike Marino. Join us for food, drink, and some hilarious Jersey comedy. The Maplewood Womans Club; for reservations and information call 973-763-4029 or visit our Web site at www.whatexittheatre.com. The Burgdorff Center for the Performing Arts; $25 general admission; $20 for seniors; $15 for students. Tickets may be purchased in advance at at the Village Wine Shop and Kari's Cafe (formerly NetNomads) in Maplewood and Rocketship and Print in South Orange, or on-line at www.brownpapertickets.com. For more information, call 973-378-2133. |
 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. |