Center for the Arts
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The NJCU Center for the Arts brings the University's cultural offerings together under one creative umbrella.
With New York City just across the river, the NJCU Center for the Arts is a cultural hub of North Jersey, hosting guest artists and speakers in the performing, visual, film, and literary arts, alongside student presentations. We look forward to seeing you at events on campus and in the community.
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Fall Schedule Brochure
Featured Events
Seventh Annual NJCU Alumni Jazz Big Band Concert
Featuring Wynton Marsalis
Celebrating Art Blakey and the Jazz Messengers, and Nat King Cole
Friday, September 6, 6:00 p.m.
J. Owen Grundy Pier
Exchange Place, Jersey City
FREE and open to the public!
AN EVENING WITH TIM FARRELL
Saturday, September 21, 8:00 p.m.
NJCU School of Business,
Skyline Room
200 Hudson Street, Jersey City
Tickets: $25
With so many guitarists trying to make
their mark these days, it’s not easy being a “trailblazer.” Yet, that perfectly defines Tim Farrell. His fingerstyle playing and original compositions display an elegant simplicity that celebrates the purity of the acoustic guitar. Farrell is a rare kind of musician who can entertain an audience and inspire future generations of players.
Mexico Beyond Mariachi: SUGAR SKULL!
Thursday, September 26, 9:45 a.m.
Margaret Williams Theatre
$8 for all students and adults (including teachers)
CONTACT: boxoffice@njcu.edu, 201-200-2429
GRADES: 1–6
Mexico Beyond Mariachi performs SUGAR SKULL! A Dia De los Muertos Musical Adventure! A heartfelt story following young Vita on a magical adventure where she discovers the true meaning of Day of the Dead with the help of a candy skeleton who suddenly springs to life. It’s an entertaining, educational show that takes you on a historic and geographical journey through traditional Mexican music and dance.
Venues
Margaret Williams Theatre
Hepburn Hall
West Side Theatre
285 West Side Avenue
Ingalls Recital Hall
Rossey Hall, Room 101
Gothic Lounge
Hepburn Hall, Room 202
Visual Arts Gallery
Visual Arts Building
100 Culver Avenue, ground level
(201)200-2496
Harold B. Lemmerman Gallery
Hepburn Hall, Room 323
(201)200-3246
School of Business
200 Hudson Street
Harborside Financial Center, Jersey City
Box Office
Tickets may be purchased in advance online or in person at the box office, which opens one hour prior to performances.
For group sales and reservations, please contact the Box Office directly:
boxoffice@njcu.edu 201-200-2429.
For disability-related accommodations, please contact the Box Office two weeks in advance of the performance.
Learn more about NJCU’s Art Department and undergraduate and graduate degree programs.