nj arts maven: SPECIAL EVENT TOMORROW @ WPU (AND MORE EVENTS FOR THE HOLIDAY SEASON)

The Distinguished Lecturer Series presents

A Conversation and Performance with Daniel Levitin and Rosanne Cash

Your Brain On Music

WHEN: Thursday, November 14, 7:30 PM
WHERE: Shea Center, William Paterson University, 300 Pompton Road, Wayne
TICKETS: $25 all seats (limited seating remains)
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How does music evoke our emotions? Why does music play such an important role in our lives? Join us for a noteworthy evening with neuroscientist Daniel Levitin and artist Rosanne Cash. Levitin is a rock star of science who has worked with Sting, David Bryne, and others. Cash, who has been performing, recording, and writing songs for 30 years and is the daughter of the legendary Johnny Cash, underwent brain surgery in 2007 and brings a unique perspective to music on our minds.

One Man Lord of the Rings
Written and performed by Charlie Ross. Adapted from the book by J.R.R. Tolkien.

WHEN: Saturday, November 16, 8:00 PM
TICKETS: Gold Circle $25, Orchestra $20, Loge $20, Rear Loge $20.
Additional discounts may be available by calling the Box Office.

In this hysterical show, Charles Ross recreates the entire Lord of the Rings™ (LOTR) trilogy in 75 minutes of unbelievable kinetic entertainment with booming special effects, riveting stage fights and harrowing rescues.

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"If you liked Lord of the Rings, you'll love Charlie Ross' version." — Sir Ian McKellan (Gandalf)

Arlo Guthrie and the Guthrie Family
A Salute to Woody Guthrie

WHEN: Friday, November 22, 8:00 PM
TICKETS: Gold Circle $47; Orchestra $47, Loge $42; Rear Loge $42
Additional discounts may be available by calling the Box Office.

Arlo honors his father's (Woody Guthrie) remarkable legacy with a series of live shows accompanied by a small band for a spirited musical tribute by a son for his father.

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HOLIDAY SHOWS:

The Second City presents

Nut-Cracking Holiday Revue

WHEN: Saturday, December 7, 8:00 PM

Renowned for its increasing roster of comedy superstars, from Mike Myers, Steve Carell to Tina Fey, The Second City's leading brand of sketch and improv comedy comes to you in this outrageously hilarious revue.

Kaleidoscope Theatre presents

Snow White's Christmas

WHEN: Sunday, December 15, 2:00 PM; Pre-show activities begin at 1:15 PM.
TICKETS: Adult $17. Child $14
Additional discounts may be available by calling the Box Office

Celebrate the holiday with Snow White, the handsome prince and of course those seven dwarfs. Employing comedy, music and a special message on friendship, patience and diversity, Snow White's Christmas is sure to get you in the holiday spirit!

It's A Wonderful Life: Live from WVL Radio Theatre

WHEN: Friday, December 20, 8:00 PM

This 1940s radio-style adaptation of Frank Capra's beloved tale comes to life through the bygone radio format of a few talented actors, live sound effectsand a listener's imagination.

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