SOPAC is a lovely venue in quaint South Orange Village near the railroad station. Parking is plentiful (and free in the evenings and on weekends), the theater is beautiful and intimate, and there are several very nice (and reasonable) restaurants are within walking distance! Here are some musical events for the first weeks in November
WHERE: South Orange Performing Arts Center, One SOPAC Way, South Orange, NJ
For more details on the upcoming season, including a complete schedule and ticket information, visit SOPACnow.org, or contact the SOPAC Box Office at 973.313.2787 (ARTS)
The String Orchestra of New York City (Classical)
Presented by Seton Hall Arts Council‘s Classical Concert Series
Thu, Nov. 4, at 7:30 PM
TICKETS: $25, $15 Seniors and Alumni, $8 Student and SHU Employees with ID
The String Orchestra of New York City is a high-energy, conductor-less string ensemble comprised of some of New York’s most exceptional string players. The members of the ensemble stand while performing and are known for forging an exciting and vibrant relationship with audiences. "a feisty string orchestra" —The New York Times
Max Weinberg Big Band (Jazz)
Sat, Nov. 6, at 4 PM & 8 PM
TICKETS: $68, $55, $42
South Orange native Max Weinberg returns to SOPAC to open Season 5 with the Max Weinberg Big Band. Building upon his 17 years as the leader of what the Washington Post called, "the best band in late night television," the Max Weinberg Big Band is a bold, swinging 15-piece aggregation that continues the traditions established by Weinberg's musical heroes—among whom, Frank Sinatra, Count Basie, Buddy Rich, Gene Krupa, Doc Severinsen and Maynard Ferguson lead the pack. Millions also know Weinberg from his now 36-year career performing and recording with Bruce Springsteen and The E Street Band. Weinberg has also kept himself busy for nearly four decades performing with the likes of Paul McCartney, Sting, Tom Jones, Ringo Starr, Bob Dylan, Chuck Berry, Little Richard, Bono of U2, Levon Helm and the Band, and countless more music icons.
Judy Carmichael (Jazz)
Presented by Seton Hall University Arts Council’s “Jazz ‘n the Hall” series
Tue, Nov. 9, at 7:30 PM
TICKETS: $25, $15 Seniors and Seton Hall University Alumni, $8 Student and Seton Hall University Employees with ID
Grammy-nominated pianist Judy Carmichael is one of the world’s leading interpreters of stride and swing. Count Basie nicknamed her “Stride” acknowledging the command with which she plays this technically and physically demanding jazz piano style. “astounding, flawless and captivating …” —The New York Times
Aimee Mann (Folk)
Sat, Nov. 13, at 8 PM
TICKETS: $68, $55, $42
“Mann has a lustrous voice that catches the light like a diamond.” —The Guardian UK From her days with influential new-wave band Til Tuesday to her acclaimed solo work, Mann has been recognized as one of the foremost contemporary singer-songwriters for nearly 30 years. Known for her clever, literate, and dryly witty takes on emotional sabotage and self-destruction, Mann is a songwriter of unparalleled vision.
