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SUMMARY:NJYS: Playathon
DESCRIPTION:NJYS Playathon: Playing Today to Share Tomorrow’s Musicians\nMarch 22\, 2026 at 4:00-5:30 p.m.\nThe Mills at Jersey Gardens\, Elizabeth\nFREE Event\nClick HERE to donate \nJoin us for the 2026 NJYS Playathon! This beloved annual tradition\, which will take place on Wharton Arts Day\, is our largest fundraiser. Come hear 500 young musicians perform iconic cinematic scores and show tunes. Don’t miss out on this unforgettable pops concert! We need your support to reach our 2026 Playathon fundraising goal of $100\,000.
URL:https://whartonarts.org/calendar/njys-playathon/
LOCATION:The Mills at Jersey Gardens\, 651 Kapkowski Rd\, Elizabeth\, NJ\, 07201\, United States
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SUMMARY:Wharton Arts Day
DESCRIPTION:Wharton Arts Day\nMarch 22\, 2026 at 1:30-5:30 p.m.\nThe Mills at Jersey Gardens\, Elizabeth\nFREE Event\nClick HERE for Flyer in English\nClick HERE for Flyer in Spanish\nWatch LIVE on YouTube \nWharton Arts Day 2026 is a joyful celebration of music\, performing arts education\, and community! \n\nFrom 1:30–3:00 p.m.\, enjoy interactive musical activities throughout the mall\, perfect for all ages. The afternoon culminates from 4:00–5:30 p.m. with the New Jersey Youth Symphony’s Playathon and a special performance by the Wharton Arts Day Festival Ensemble\, bringing nearly 600 young musicians together for a high-energy finale you won’t want to miss. \nNew Jersey Youth Symphony Jazz Pop-Up Stage | 1:30–3:00 p.m.\nThe celebration begins with a special New Jersey Youth Symphony Jazz Pop-Up Stage located in front of Saks OFF 5TH. Featuring student jazz ensembles\, this lively pre-event performance invites shoppers and visitors to experience live music throughout the mall and sets the stage for an afternoon of interactive musical discovery. \nInteractive Music Activity Zones | 1:30–3:00 p.m.\nVisitors are invited to explore four interactive Music Activity Zones located throughout the mall. These hands-on engagement areas allow participants of all ages to create\, play\, and discover music alongside Wharton Arts students and artistic staff. \nNew Jersey Youth Chorus: Karaoke & Community Sing-Along | Upper Level by Metro Mart\nAn interactive vocal experience where participants sing alongside choristers\, learn simple songs\, and celebrate the joy of making music together. \nNew Jersey Youth Symphony: Orchestral Instrument Petting Zoo | Center Court\nA hands-on introduction to orchestral instruments where visitors can see\, touch\, and try instruments while meeting youth musicians and learning how sound is created. \nA hands-on introduction to orchestral instruments where visitors can see\, touch\, and try instruments while meeting youth musicians and learning how sound is created. Sponsored by K&S Music.\nPerforming Arts School: Early Childhood Music Exploration & Instrument Craft | Lower Level by Polo Ralph Lauren Children’s Factory Store\nYoung learners explore early childhood instruments through guided musical play and create their own musical crafts to take home. \nPaterson Music Project: Interactive Musical Games | Lower Level by Simon Guest Services & Entrance D\nHigh-energy rhythm and movement activities including tempo walk\, body percussion\, and hand drumming that build musical skills through teamwork and play. \nFestival Orchestra Pops Concert | 4:00–5:30 p.m.\nThe afternoon concludes with the New Jersey Youth Symphony PLAYATHON and Wharton Arts Festival Orchestra Pops Concert in Center Court\, performed by nearly 600 student musicians from across Wharton Arts programs. The family-friendly program features beloved cinematic and video game music\, including Mission: Impossible (new this year!)\, Pirates of the Caribbean\, Harry Potter\, and Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back. Members of the New Jersey Youth Symphony unite for the annual PLAYATHON fundraiser\, now a part of Wharton Arts Day\, raising nearly $100\,000 in support of music education programs and scholarships that expand access to the performing arts for young people across the region. \nFor easy reference: \n\n• New Jersey Youth Symphony – Center Court\n• New Jersey Youth Symphony Jazz Ensembles – Saks OFF 5TH\n• New Jersey Youth Chorus – Upper Level by Metro Mart\n• Performing Arts School – Lower Level by Polo Ralph Lauren Children’s Factory Store\n• Paterson Music Project – Lower Level by Simon Guest Services & Entrance D\n\n\n 
URL:https://whartonarts.org/calendar/wharton-arts-day/
LOCATION:The Mills at Jersey Gardens\, 651 Kapkowski Rd\, Elizabeth\, NJ\, 07201\, United States
CATEGORIES:NJYC,NJYS,PAS,PMP,Wharton
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SUMMARY:NJYS Jazz at Crossroads
DESCRIPTION:NJYS Jazz at Crossroads\nMarch 15\, 2026 at 5:00 p.m.\nCrossroads\, Garwood\nFREE Event. Click HERE to register. \nFeaturing Guest Artist: Ingrid Jensen\, Trumpet\nCharles Mingus & Charlie Parker Combos \n 
URL:https://whartonarts.org/calendar/njys-jazz/
LOCATION:Crossroad\, 78 North Avenue\, Garwood\, NJ\, 07027\, United States
CATEGORIES:NJYS,Wharton
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