“RED” Independent Film Screening at the Garden State Film Festival . March 27 . Asbury Park

March 9, 2010 in 2010 Events, Central New Jersey, Events in NJ, March 27, March Events, Monmouth County, NJ Regions, Spring Events by Kieran Thompson

RED

RED

From the director:

 ”RED”, an independent film will screen at the Garden State Film Festival on Saturday March 27th at 4pm in Asbury Park, NJ. It is set in the Cold War era of the 1950’s. Floyd Woods is flown into the small town of Sherrill, NY to investigate a life insurance claim, only to find himself distracted by the locals’ odd behavior.

Our film has screened in Los Angeles, London, Fort Lauderdale, and Phoenix, but we’re very excited to screen in our lead actor Nick Warnock’s home state of New Jersey! He and I as well as the writer and some of the executive producers are going to fly in from Los Angeles for the weekend and we’re looking to do anything we can to promote the screening.

All of the pertinent information as well as a link to the trailer can be found on our website at http://www.red1954.com/gsff

Biographical information:

Nick Warnock – “Floyd Woods”:

Nick Warnock originally hails from Bayonne, New Jersey.  He is a graduate of the Stella Adler Studio of Acting and his theater experience is highlighted by lead roles in Danny and the Deep Blue Sea, Ruse, Orpheus Descending, True West, Fool for Love, and Death of a Salesman.  His television credits include a guest-starring role in Fox’s Bones and co-starring roles in House M.D., CSI:Miami, CSI:NY, Cold Case, and Criminal Minds.  ”RED” marks his first starring role in a film.

Kieran Thompson – Director & Producer:

Kieran Thompson is a director, producer, and writer from Tempe, Arizona. Kieran earned his Associates Degree from Scottsdale Community College with an emphasis in film production and graduated from the Los Angeles Film School with a double major in directing and producing. Kieran wrote, produced, and directed his thesis film “Caleb Couldn’t Love”, the story of a boy diagnosed with a disease where if he falls in love his heart could explode. Most recently he directed and produced “RED”, a short thriller set in 1954. “RED” has screened in Los Angeles, London, Fort Lauderdale, Phoenix, and at the Garden State Film Festival.

 http://www.kieranthompson.com
 contact@jojoproductions.com

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Event Details:

Event Name: “RED” Independent Film Screening at the Garden State Film Festival
Event Venue: The Berkeley Hotel
Event Street Address: 1401 Ocean Ave
Event City: Asbury Park, NJ 07712
Event County: Monmouth County
Event Date: Saturday, March 27, 2010, 4pm-6pm
Event Admission: $10
Event Phone: 1-877-908-7050
Event Website: http://www.red1954.com/gsff

by BNJ

Pony Goes Country . Every Wednesday . Line Dancing . Country Music @ Stone Pony. Asbury Park

March 7, 2010 in Events in NJ by BNJ

Pony Goes Country

Pony Goes Country

Announcing the brand new “Pony Goes Country” series every Wednesday night starting March 24 and featuring line dancing, guest artists and a country sing-a-long for the Colgate National Talent Search. Sing your favorite country songs on the Pony stage! $3 Coors Lights and Coors every Wednesday. All ages show presented by Thunder 98.5

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Event Details:
Event Name: Pony Goes Country
Event Venue: Stone Pony
Event Street Address: 913 Ocean Ave
Event City: Asbury Park, NJ 07721
Event County: Monmouth
Event Date: Starts March 24th, Wednesdays 7pm
Event Admission: $8.00
Event Phone: 732.502.0600
Event Website: http://stoneponyonline.com/index.html

by BNJ

Dan Zanes and Friends Concert . April 17 . Free Ticket Giveaway for Bestofnj.com Members

March 4, 2010 in April 17, April Events, Events in NJ, Spring Events by BNJ

Dan Zales and Friends Contest
Dan Zales and Friends Contest

Become a member of BestofNJ.com and enter to win a grand prize family 4-pack of tickets to one of 2 performances or a copy of Dan Zanes and Friends latest CD 76 Trombones or their live DVD “The Fine Friends Are Here!”

Concerts by 21st Century Family Band Dan Zanes & Friends are always cause for celebration. On Saturday April 17th the Grammy Award–winner and his “beautifully scruffy, harmonically precise, spirited, and better-than-ever band” will be performing 2 shows at the Bergen Performing Arts Center and you can win tickets!

You can sign up for the contest by becoming a member, signing in, and posting on our contest forum here:

http://bestofnj.com/groups/member-rewards/forum/topic/win-dan-zanes-tickets/

Dan Zanes Bio:

Here are two things you should know right off about Dan Zanes. Two
things that set him apart from the huge and festive field of people who have
in the past few years begun making music for families and people of all
ages in a way that is changing the face of America, or the sound of it at
least. First, he is making homemade family music and encouraging his
friends and neighbors to do the same. Second, he is the guy who is always
interested in singing along with people everywhere, which brings us to his
mission, if you can call it a mission: Zanes is introducing his musical friends
to his neighborhood friends and then showing everybody not just that they
can play together but that they can also feel pretty good while doing so. In
this sense, Zanes is a twenty-first century version of the guy, who in the old
days, used to conduct the town band from the gazebo though in lieu of a
gazebo heʼs playing places like Carnegie Hall and the Melbourne
International Arts Festival where no matter how you say it, good music is
good. He is a ringmaster, introducing new songs and reconnecting people
to songs that have always been there, and still are—itʼs just that people
forgot about them.

Take, for example, Dan Zanes and Friendsʼ Catch That Train!, the 2007 Grammy Award winner for Best Musical Album for Children (co-released with Starbucks/Hear Music). It is the one CD in America today that brings together the Kronos Quartet, the Blind Boys of Alabama, Father Goose, Zanesʼ mother-in-law and the children of South Africaʼs Agape Orphanage to sing Zulu folk songs, an old labor organizing tune, a song about the joys of farming the English countryside, and of course a few train songs—all in an instrumental mix that highlights cuatros and lap steels and does not in any way discourage the use of trombone.

Speaking of trombones, his latest album, 76 Trombones, is a collection of classic Broadway tunes from Sir Paul McCartneyʼs MPL Music Publishing catalog. Joined by Tony Award Winners Carol Channing, Matthew Broderick and Brian Stokes-Mitchell, these timeless songs were stripped down to their ragged essence and re-worked as 21st Century all-ages music, introducing a new generation to the classic Broadway that everyone knows and loves.
Proceeds from 76 Trombones benefit Rosieʼs Broadway Kids, founded in 2003 by Rosie OʼDonnell, an organization
dedicated to providing quality instruction in music and dance at no cost to public schools and students in New York
City.

2009 also saw the arrival of The Fine Friends Are Here!, Dan Zanes and Friendsʼ first live DVD in over four years.
Filmed at the Jalopy Theater in Brooklyn, Fine Friends showcases what the bandʼs trademark rollicking concerts are
all about and allows kids and fans alike to participate in the wildly popular and regularly sold out experience. The DVD
set also includes three animated videos and four new, unreleased solo recordings with proceeds going to benefit the
Mario Batali Foundation, striving to ensure all children are well read, well fed and well cared for.

Dan Zanes and Friends Band member bios:

Colin Brooks (drums)

Colin started out playing piano at the age of five. By age seven he was jamming with his father, a self-taught electric guitar player, on the drums. By the age of 14, he was drumming in a punk rock band with some friends in Little Rock, Arkansas called the Numbskulz. After playing around the United States with the Numbskulz and several other Little Rock based bands (Substance, 2 Minutes Hate, Ho-Hum, and The Big Cats), he headed for New York City to join Skeleton Key. After the band toured Europe with Primus, Colin was offered the drum seat with New Zealand singer Bic Runga, joining Runga’s Australian and New Zealand tour. Upon returning to New York he began playing with local singers Serena Jost and Dana Fuchs, while drumming on jingles, and playing in the off Broadway musical Betty Rules. He also joined a Brooklyn-based band called Sea Ray. Sea Ray toured the U.S. and Canada extensively and played many New York area shows. The group disbanded in January of 2005. Colin next went to Montreal to record with The Stills. His drumming can be heard on their album Without Feathers. He has just finished an album with his long-time band in Little Rock, The Big Cats entitled “On Tomorrow”. They are currently working on a follow-up. For on-line information go to maxrecordings.com and searaymusic.com.

Sonia De Los Santos (vocals, guitar & mandolin)

Sonia was born in Monterrey, Mexico. She has received interpretation awards for her compositions on Dos Niñas Mas at the National Festival de la Cancion of the Instituto Tecnologico y de Estudios Superiores de Monterrey. In 2000, she joined the rock band Esphera as the lead singer and collaborated in their debut album Reection (2001). As an actress, Sonia has toured nationally in Mexico with Jesus Christ Superstar, Fiddler On The Roof playing “Hodl”, “Lucy Harris” in Jekyll & Hyde and “Connie” in A Chorus Line. She was the lead singer in Revolution at the Joyce Theater (NYC) in 2007. Sonia studied musical theater at Circle in the Square Theater School (NYC) and holds a BA in Communications and Mass Media from the Instituto Tecnologico Y De Estudios Superiores De Monterrey.

John Foti (accordion)

Born in West Caldwell, NJ, John’s first musical experience was figuring out the Sesame Street theme song at a young age. Inspired by his father and older sister, he went on to take piano lessons through college—even when some of the kids said it “wasn’t cool” to play piano. John thought it was cool and kept playing. He’s been playing with DZAF for over 2 years and is thrilled to always be learning new songs and instruments, all while being surrounded by such good friends and musicians. You can say hello to John at www.myspace.com/johnfoti.

Saskia Lane (upright bass)

A San Francisco native, Saskia began her classical training on the violin at the ripe old age of 4, and took up the bass the day she turned 11. Her musical path eventually put her on a train bound for New York City where she received her Masters Degree from The Juilliard School. After graduating, Saskia began exploring other genres and now has her hands in jazz, rock, pop, folk, klezmer and hip-hop. This curiosity for all things music is how she met Dan Zanes. They bumped into each other on the streets of Brooklyn and have been jamming away ever since! In addition to playing with Dan and all his friends, Saskia can be heard with her beloved cocktail-pop quartet The Lascivious Biddies. She can also be seen sharing the stage with a wild cast of characters from the likes of Jay-Z, Beyoncé and Enya. To read more about Saskia’s music and projects visit www.saskialane.com.

Elena Moon Park (violin)

Hailing from Oak Ridge, TN, Elena began playing the violin and dancing at a young age. She played classical music for
many years, until college drew her attention to traveling to far o places, going on long hiking trips, learning music and dance from other countries, and studying American history. After her adventures, she was anxious to add music back into the mix. Although she moved to NYC primarily to complete a Masters degree in Urban Policy, she was also very excited to meet and play fun, spontaneous music with many different kinds of musicians along the way. Now she is happy to be playing fiddle and trumpet (and some mandolin & ukelele!) with DZAF. Elena lived in the hills of Tennessee and the flatlands of Chicago before proudly calling Brooklyn, NY her home. Her interests include dancing, singing, improvising, picture-taking, attempted songwriting, helping to achieve equitable development in urban America, supporting the arts, and Sam Cooke’s “A Change is Gonna Come.”

Bergen Performing Arts Center
30 North Van Brunt St
Englewood, New Jersey, 07631
Office: (201) 816-8160
Box Office: (201) 227-1030
http://www.bergenpac.org

Central Jersey Boutique . Lambertville . Hunterdon County . Bucks County . Fashion

March 10, 2010 in Central New Jersey, Hunterdon County, NJ Businesses, NJ Regions by Lime Boutique

Lime Boutique

Lime Boutique

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At Lime you will find the ultimate fashion boutique, which offers the best of women’s clothing & accessories. At the store each garment is perfectly selected, hung, and merchandised in a minimalist style- crisp white walls, large mirrors, and metal accents make up the interior. Our spacious drawing rooms will not disappoint offering current trends, designer denim and handbags, as well as knits and classics that will be treasured for years to come.

Lime remains true to the meaning of “boutique” carrying a selection of the most coveted contemporary lines while having a knowledgeable and customer service oriented staff. “Our customer’s love the quaint shopping and variety that we are able to offer without having to go to a mall or designer store,” comments owner Lorena Bochenek. Our goal is to make your shopping experience more pleasant and memorable.

Store Hours EST

Monday – Thursday 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Friday – Saturday 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Sunday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
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Business Name: Lime Boutique
Business Street Address: 49 Bridge Street
Business Location City, State, Zipcode: Lambertville, NJ 08530
Business Location (New Jersey) County: Lambertville, New Jersey
Business Phone #: 609.397.3100
Business Website Address: http://www.shopatlime.com

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Lime Boutique Recommends:

3 locally owned New Jersey restaurants:

  • Cafe Galleria
  • Lily’s on the Canal
  • O Ta Ya

3 locally owned New Jersey businesses:

  • Area
  • Reinboth
  • Lambertville Trading Company

3 reasons to love NJ:

  • Lambertville is a great historical town.
  • Love the Jersey Shore!
  • Nice people!

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Wine and Chocolate Pairing . March 28 . Main Street Manor Bed

March 9, 2010 in 2010 Events, Events in NJ, March 28, March Events, Spring Events by Main Street Manor

Wine and Chocolate Pairing

Wine and Chocolate Pairing

The right chocolate paired with the perfect wine can create a sensational tasting experience… SO move over cheese, learn how to identify the complimentary flavors of wine and chocolate using all the senses and discover a fun new way to enjoy two of your favorite pleasures.
Join us at Main Street Manor Bed & Breakfast for an evening of wine & chocolate tasting as we pair, sip, & learn with two of New Jersey’s local treasures, Diane Pinder, artisanal chocolatier & Cameron Stark, award winning winemaker at Unionville Vineyards. The wines featured will be exclusively Unionville’s award-winning wines and the chocolates, all hand-made by Diane are being crafted to compliment the notes of the Unionville’s wines.
Pre-paid reservations are required; please call the Inn at 908-782-4928 to reserve your spot on Sunday, March 28, 2010 4pm-6pm.

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Event Details:

Event Name: Wine & Chocolate Pairing…The Perfect Combination!
Event Venue: Main Street Manor Bed & Breakfast Inn
Event Street Address: 194 Main Street
Event City: Flemington, NJ 08822
Event County: Hunterdon
Event Date: Sunday, March 28, 2010, 4-6pm
Event Admission: $35.00 per person
Event Phone: 908-782-4928 to reserve
Event Website: http://www.mainstreetmanor.com

Bourbon Street Blues Fest . May 22 . Glen Gardner

March 9, 2010 in 2010 Events, Central New Jersey, Events in NJ, Hunterdon County, May 22, May Events, NJ Regions, Spring Events by Bourbon Street Blues Fest

Bourbon Street Blues Fest

Bourbon Street Blues Fest

Saturday, May 22
12:00PM-8:00PM
Gate Opens @ 11:30AM
Lebanon Twp Memorial Park
Bunvale Road
Lebanon Township, New Jersey

Featuring these artists:

  • Cyril Neville
  • Popa Chubby
  • Deb Callahan
  • Alexis P Suter Band
  • Dave Keyes
  • The Slam Allen Band
  • Citizens Band Radio
  • Robert Sands
  • The HatMan Blues Band
  • Fillmore Days

For More Info:
http://bourbonstreetbluesfest.com

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Event Details:

Event Name: Bourbon Street Blues Fest
Event Venue: Lebanon Twp Memorial Park
Event Street Address: Bunvale Road
Event City: Glen Gardner, NJ 08826
Event County: Hunterdon
Event Date: Saturday, May 22, 2010 12:00pm-9:00pm
Event Admission: $20.00 Adult
Event Phone: N/A
Event Website: http://www.bourbonstreetbluesfest.com

Saw Doctors . May 11 . West Long Branch

March 9, 2010 in 2010 Events, Central New Jersey, Events in NJ, May 11, May Events, Monmouth County, NJ Regions, Spring Events by Pollak Theatre

Saw Doctors

This gritty folk-rock band from Ireland, is named after itinerant craftsmen who once traveled from sawmill to sawmill sharpening and repairing saws. A true “people’s band,” they boast a fervent American following and hold the record for Ireland’s biggest-selling single of all time, “I Useta Lover.” The band frequently invokes local atmosphere, haunts, and characters, as well as singing about working class lives in economically difficult times. These unpretentious rock’n’rollers have a well-deserved reputation for dazzling live shows.

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Event Details:

Event Name: Saw Doctors
Event Venue: Pollak Theatre
Event Street Address: 400 Cedar Ave
Event City: West Long Branch, NJ 07764
Event County: Monmouth
Event Date: Tuesday, May 11, 8:00pm
Event Admission: $25
Event Phone: 732-263-6889
Event Website: http://www.monmouth.edu/arts_events/performingarts.asp

Cherish the Ladies . March 26 . West Long Branch

March 9, 2010 in 2010 Events, Central New Jersey, Events in NJ, March 26, March Events, Monmouth County, NJ Regions, Spring Events by Pollak Theatre

Cherish the Ladies

Cherish the Ladies

The most successful and sought-after Irish-American group in Celtic music, Cherish the Ladies combines all the facets of Irish traditional culture and puts it forth in a humorous and entertaining package.
Champion step dancers join Cherish the Ladies in every performance with artistry that captivates audiences.

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Event Details:

Event Name: Cherish the Ladies
Event Venue: Pollak Theatre
Event Street Address: 400 Cedar Ave
Event City: West Long Branch, NJ 07764
Event County: Monmouth
Event Date: Friday, March 26, 8:00pm
Event Admission: $32-$40
Event Phone: 732-263-6889
Event Website: http://www.monmouth.edu/arts_events/performingarts.asp

Indoor . Outdoor Craft and Vendor Show . May 8 . Ringwood

March 9, 2010 in Events in NJ, May 8, May Events, NJ Regions, North New Jersey, Passaic County, Spring Events by Skyline Lake Fire Department

Skyline Lake Fire Department

Skyline Lake Fire Department

Please join us for our 5th annual Craft and Vendor Show. Great mothers Day gift selections. Vendors needed. 10:00 am to 3:00 pm. Visit our website www.skylinelakefire.com, click on “events” for an application, flyer, or directions. Thanks for your support.

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Event Details:
Event Name: 5th annual Indoor/Outdoor Craft and Vendor Show
Event Venue: Skyline Lake Fire house 67 Edgewood Road, Ringwood, NJ 07456
Event Street Address: 67 Edgewood Road
Event City: Ringwood, NJ 07456
Event County: Passaic
Event Date: Saturday May 8th, 2010
Event Admission: free to enter; $30.00 vendor space
Event Phone: (973)835-4797
Event Website: http://www.skylinelakefire.com

Cruisin’ The Vines . Car and Truck Show . May 23 . Finesville

March 8, 2010 in 2010 Events, Central New Jersey, Events in NJ, Hunterdon County, May 23, May Events, North New Jersey, Spring Events, Warren County by Bloomsbury Rescue Squad

Bloomsbury Rescue Squad

Bloomsbury Rescue Squad

The Bloomsbury Rescue Squad, with the assistance of OK4WD of Stewartsville will be hosting a very exciting Car and Truck Show, showcasing  vehicle classes including imports, modified imports, domestics, modified domestics, modern muscle, classic muscle, modified street vehicles, classics, antiques, first responder vehicles (personally owned – no department vehicles), lifted trucks and many vehicles in between, including a visit from GRAVE DIGGER 9!!

Stay tuned and check back often for many exciting details about Bloomsbury Rescue Squad’s 1st Annual Car and Truck Show to be held at the Alba Vineyard and Winery on Rt 627 in the Village of Finesville (Pohatcong Township) (click for directions)!

There will be vehicle judging with trophies, a live band, vendor booths, food  (including a PIG ROAST) and drink and fun for the whole family!

All proceeds to benefit the Bloomsbury Rescue Squad.

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Event Details:
Event Name: Cruisin’ The Vines
Event Venue: Car and Truck Show
Event Street Address: Alba Vineyard and Winery  – Rt 627
Event City: Finesville (Pohatcong Twp), NJ
Event County: Warren
Event Date: Sunday, May 23, 2010. 10a-4p
Event Admission: $10 Parking
Event Phone: 908-479-6221
Event Website: http://www.NJCarTruckShow.com

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Virtual Assistant . Monmouth County . Central Jersey

March 7, 2010 in Central New Jersey, Monmouth County by Your Instant Assistant

Your Instant Assistant

Your Instant Assistant

. . . For Virtual Assistance

Offering administrative and bookkeeping services for busy professionals, overwhelmed individuals, seniors, executors and small businesses.

I am an independent virtual assistant with strong organizational, interpersonal and written skills, having more than 25 years of diverse executive experience in the corporate, accounting and legal fields.

Let me bring a sense of balance to your situation – I will collaborate with you to determine your needs and customize an ongoing plan. Services include, but are not limited to:

Bill Payments and Tracking
Personal Administration
Medical Claim Processing
Reports and Expenditures
Executor Assistance
Accounting and QuickBooks

Above all, you and your personal information are treated with the utmost confidentiality.

Free one hour consultation to evaluate your needs.
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Business Name: Your Instant Assistant, LLC
Business Street Address: 26 Partridge Lane
Business Location City, State, Zipcode: Tinton Falls, NJ 07724
Business Location (New Jersey) County: Monmouth
Business Phone #: 732 741-7629
Business Website Address: http://www.yourinstantassistantllc.com

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Your Instant Assistant, LLC Recommends:

3 locally owned New Jersey restaurants:

  • Front Street Trattoria, Red Bank, NJ, consistently good no matter what you choose
  • Avenue, Long Branch, NJ, good service and view
  • The Inbetween, Red Bank, NJ, great food and old fashion atmosphere

3 locally owned New Jersey businesses:

  • The Stone Hut, Long Branch, NJ,  great silver jewelry and gifts, staff is excellent
  • Laboussis Auto Service, Shrewsbury, NJ, the BEST for honest, dependable auto repairs
  • If The Shoe Fits, Red Bank, NJ,  knowledgeable staff and great selection of brands and styles

3 reasons to love NJ:

  • Close to the beach
  • Beautiful countryside
  • Diversity

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Kennedy Center President Michael Kaiser . March 17 . Princeton

March 7, 2010 in Events in NJ, Learning Events, March 17, March Events, Spring Events by McCarter Theatre Center

Michael M Kaiser photo by Ilan Mizrahi

Michael M. Kaiser photo by Ilan Mizrahi

McCarter Theatre Center, along with New Jersey State Council on the Arts, ArtPride New Jersey, Lewis Center for the Arts at Princeton University, The Arts Council of Princeton and New Jersey Theatre Alliance, will host a discussion with Kennedy Center President Michael M. Kaiser on Wednesday, March 17 at 10:00 a.m. A meet and greet will take place in the lobby beginning 9:00 a.m. To attend this event, which is free and open to the public, please register by calling the McCarter Theatre Ticket Office at (609) 258-2787.

As part of the Arts in Crisis: A Kennedy Center Initiative, Mr. Kaiser is touring each of the 50 states to facilitate conversation and share ideas on how arts groups are responding to the current economic recession. The event will include an interview of Mr. Kaiser led by Timothy J. Shields, Managing Director of McCarter, followed by a Q and A. Mr. Kaiser will address the challenges facing nonprofit performing arts organizations today through such areas as fundraising, building more effective Boards of Trustees, budgeting, and marketing.

“Each locality is dealing with its own unique and specific challenges, and there is no better way to understand each region than through in-person visits,” said Kaiser. “Communicating in person allows us to be more effective in advising organizations in need.”

Arts in Crisis: A Kennedy Center Initiative is a response to the emergency facing arts organizations throughout the United States. The program, open to non-profit 501(c)(3) performing arts organizations, provides free and confidential planning assistance in areas pertinent to maintaining a vital performing arts organization during a troubled economy. The program is currently working with more than 415 organizations in 40 states, Puerto Rico and the District of Columbia. Over 100 experienced arts leaders from across the country are volunteering their time to serve as mentors to organizations in need.

Michael Kaiser is well-known in the arts world as the “turnaround king” for retooling organizations like London’s Royal Opera House, American Ballet Theatre and Alvin Ailey Dance Theater Foundation. During his time as the head of each, he erased accumulated deficits, expanded programs and increased revenues.

Questions for Mr. Kaiser should be emailed to Edward Coles at ecoles@mccarter.org by March 16.

McCarter Theatre Center is located at 91 University Place, Princeton, NJ 08540. For directions and parking information, please visit http://www.mccarter.org.


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