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Ridgewood NJ, the Society Cafe Concert Series welcomes Laurie Vega and the Soul Experience on Sunday, February 25th at 7:00 pm with jazz, R & B, Latin and more. The concert takes place at the Unitarian Society of Ridgewood, 113 Cottage Place. Dessert items, coffee and tea are offered before the concert and during intermission.
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Ridgewood NJ, the Pro Arte Chorale Summer Sing will be held on Tuesday, August 22, 2023, 7:30pm – 9pm at the Unitarian Society of Ridgewood located at 113 Cottage Place in Ridgewood.
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Ridgewood NJ, Ars Musica Chorale invites you two Summer Sings this summer, under the baton of Music Director Michael McCormick, on July 25 and August 15, at the Unitarian Society of Ridgewood at 7:30 pm.
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Ridgewood NJ, the Orpheus Club Men’s Chorus welcomes all men who love singing to join us. All voice types (tenor, baritone, or bass) are invited. No experience is necessary. Our music ranges from Bach to rock.
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AUDITIONS ANNOUNCEMENT!
Ridgewood NJ, now in its 58th Season, The Pro Arte Chorale is happy to announce auditions for the 2022-2023 Season! Come join us for an exciting season of music led by our acclaimed Music Director Bryan Zaros. Founded in 1964, the Pro Arte Chorale is one of the Northeast’s most prominent choral organizations, and is committed to enriching the lives of its members, its audience and the broader community by exploring many musical traditions in a variety of venues, presenting performances of the highest artistic quality.
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John J. Palatucci, music director
THE ORPHEUS CLUB MEN’S CHORUS
Ridgewood NJ, ” We’re putting the band back together!” was one of the famous lines from the iconic Blues Brothers movie musical. Well, we’re putting the CHORUS back together! The ORPHEUS CLUB MEN’S CHORUS is planning to resume in-person rehearsals starting at 8 p.m. on Wednesday evening, September 8.
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Ridgewood NJ, Music for all Seasons-A recital for Piano and Voice to Benefit the Florence Reinaur Memorial Scholorship sponsored by the Ridgewood Choral
Featuring Dmitri Kochtcheev, Piano and Laura Van Orden, Mezzo Soprano
Sunday, February 24, 2019 starting at 3:00pm at the Unitarian Society of Ridgewood 113 Cottage Place, Ridgewood, NJ 07450
$20 suggested donation
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Ridgewood NJ,SOCIETY CAFE CONCERT SERIES presents “Harpsichord Celebration” on Saturday, February 9th, in honor of a recently-donated instrument to the Unitarian Society of Ridgewood. Come hear Ron Levy and Kristen Plumley, James Kennerley (conductor of local chorus Ars Musica) and the All Seasons Chamber Players perform different styles of music on this elegant baroque instrument. Doors open at 7:00 pm and wine and dessert are offered. The concert will take place at 8:00 pm at the Unitarian Society of Ridgewood, 113 Cottage Place. $20 admission when you pay in advance via PayPal at https://www.uuridgewood.org/society-cafe or by calling 201-444-6225. Admission is $25 at the door the night of the event, $5 for students 12 – 17.
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Ridgewood NJ, Holiday Crafts in Ridgewood, the best-kept secret in Bergen County, you can shop hand-made crafts for the holidays with prices to suit every budget. Items include jewelry, pottery, hand-made cards, children’s items, baskets and functional woodenware to name a few. The event is held at the Unitarian Society of Ridgewood, 113 Cottage Place, Ridgewood, NJ 07450 on Friday, November 16th with reception from 7-9:30 pm and Saturday, November 17th from 10 am – 5 pm. The two-day event is a fund-raiser with free admission benefiting the Youth Development Program C.A.M.P. in Paterson, NJ.
For information, call 201-444-6225.
Contact: Marcy Cagan
mncagan@optonline.net, 201-825-7264
May 9,2018
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Ridgewood NJ, Society Cafe Concert Series presents The Annual Two Piano Festival on Sunday, May 20, 2018 at 3:00 pm at the Unitarian Society of Ridgewood, 113 Cottage Place. Duo piano teams will perform a wide selection of music for two pianos, including works by Bach, Dvorak, Stravinsky and Disney. The Festival raises money for a scholarship for a student pianist awarded by The Professional Music Teachers’ Guild of NJ. There will be a reception after the concert.
$20 admission via PayPal at www.societycafeconcertseries.com, or by calling 201-444-6225. $25 at the door.
Sun, May 20, 2018
Time: 3:00 PM
Unitarian Society of Ridgewood, 113 Cottage Place, Ridgewood, NJ 07450
Location: Unitarian Society of Ridgewood, 113 Cottage Place, Ridgewood, NJ
Cost: $20 per person
Ridgewood NJ, The Ridgewood Choral will hold a benefit concert and silent auction. Carl Patrick Bolleia, pianist and 2004 Music Award winner will play piano selections from the earliest composers to the latest. Since 1967 The Ridgewood Choral has presented the Florence Reinauer Memorial Music Award to a musically talented teen. Over $30,000 in scholarships has been awarded to high school seniors in recognition of excellence in vocal or instrumental performance. Admission at the door on the day of the performance is $20 and includes refreshments. Proceeds will fund the Award, currently $2500. For more information about The Ridgewood Choral, a non-profit community chorus, visit www.ridgewoodchoral.org
Ridgewood Choral
201-445-8179
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May 16,2015
The Mark Gross Jazz Quintet will play Society Cafe on Sunday, October 26th at 4:00
Society Cafe Concert – Nikki Armstrong with Rave Tesar
Society Cafe Concert Series presents Nikki Armstrong with Rave Tesar on piano Saturday, September 6th The Society Café Concert Series offers a series of acoustic singer/songwriter concerts at the Unitarian Society of Ridgewood. Wine, dessert and coffee, all provided by local vendors, are available before the shows and during intermission.
We proudly announce the opening concert of our fourth season: Nikki Armstrong in her “Lady Sings the Blues” Show, featuring Rave Tesar on piano. Nikki Armstrong has been compared to a wide variety of singers such as Anita O’Day, Tina Turner, Gladys Knight, Bonnie Raitt and Janis Joplin. Noted for her soulful interpretations of material from standards to rock, she strives to perform every song “in the now and never the same way twice!” She was inducted into the Blues Hall of Fame in Chicago in 2012. Rave Tesar’s musical background is deep and wide ranging. As a result, his style is a rich blending of classical, jazz and pop music, displaying a strong technique and an adventurous sense of improvisation. “The Rave Tesar Trio’s You Decide is one of the best albums of 2007.” –
Walter Kolosky, All About Jazz Music starts at 8. We start serving wine and dessert at 7 when doors open. Advance tickets are $20 and can be purchased via PayPal on the Society Café website, www.societycafeconcertseries.com. Tickets are $25 the night of the concert.
