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JANUARY 25 - APRIL 12 Tickets now available: www.kean.edu/daVinci Experience many of Leonardo da Vinci’s most important inventions alongside faithful reproductions of his drawings, paintings and more in an interactive exhibit suitable for all ages. KEAN C U L T U R E JANUARY 25 - APRIL 12 WINTER/SPRING 2020 Tickets now available: www.kean.edu/daVinci WE OFFER A WIDE SELECTION OF CHILDREN’S PROGRAMS AND FAMILY-FRIENDLY EVENTS DISTINGUISHED LECTURES AND CONFERENCES CONCERTS, PLAYS AND DANCE PERFORMANCES FILMS, ART EXHIBITS AND Experience many of Leonardo da Vinci’s most important inventions PRE-COLLEGE PROGRAMS alongside faithful reproductions of his drawings, paintings and more in an interactive exhibit suitable for all ages. THAT ENTERTAIN AND ENCHANT AS WELL AS EDUCATE AND TRANSFORM. Consider this your personal invitation from AT KEAN our family to yours to visit us and enjoy UNIVERSITY, some of the exciting cultural events taking OUR CAMPUS IS YOUR place on campus. CAMPUS. CONTACT US: [email protected] Find Kean Culture online at kean.edu/keanculture Look inside for special discounts and free events: f 15% off with code FAMILY20 v Free admission FEBRUARY Trey McLaughlin Regina Carter: Mandy Harvey f & The Sounds Simply Ella f Saturday, February 22 of Zamar f Saturday, February 15 7:30 PM Saturday, February 1 7:30 PM Enlow Recital Hall 7:30 PM Enlow Recital Hall Enlow Recital Hall Harvey, a finalist on Carter has been America’s Got Talent Transcend cultural hailed for her and award-winning boundaries with the mastery on the singer-songwriter who group’s fresh take violin, playing jazz, lost her residual hearing on contemporary R&B, Latin, classical, at age 19, will share gospel, pop and blues, country, pop her music and story of musical theater. and African music. never giving up. SEASON CLOSER Norm Lewis: In Concert f Saturday, May 9, 7:30 PM Enlow Recital Hall Norm Lewis stars in the new Netflix film Da 5 Bloods by Spike Lee and was seen in the star-studded cast of NBC’s Jesus Christ Superstar Live in Concert as Caiaphas. This Tony- nominated Broadway legend will perform with his trio in an intimate setting. Music and Theatre and Music MARCH APRIL Royal Wood f An Evening with Black Violin: Sunday, March 1 Jimmy Webb f Impossible Tour f 3 PM Saturday, April 4 Saturday, April 18 Enlow Recital Hall 7:30 PM 7:30 PM The Canadian singer Enlow Recital Hall Wilkins Theatre and instrumentalist The only artist to With a unique named Songwriter receive Grammy blend of classical of the Year by Awards for and hip-hop music, iTunes will share his music, lyrics and led by classically beautiful melodies orchestration, trained string and classic, soulful Webb is known players Wil B. and vocals. for timeless hits, Kev Marcus, Black including The Violin connects Taylor 2 Dance Worst That Could people of all ages, Company f Happen, Wichita races and economic Saturday, March 21 Lineman and backgrounds. 7:30 PM MacArthur Park. Wilkins Theatre Dances reflect the Voctave f athleticism, humor Saturday, April 25, 2 PM and 8 PM and emotions Enlow Recital Hall of renowned This 11-member a cappella group will choreographer perform their original arrangements of Paul Taylor’s Disney and Broadway hits. original work. RESERVE YOUR TICKETS: Kean Stage • keanstage.com • [email protected] • (908) 737-7469 f 15% off with code FAMILY20 THEATRE CONSERVATORY Anna in The ...GONE Directors’ v Tropics March 27-April 4 Workshop February 21-29 Bauer Boucher April 28-30 Wilkins Theatre Theatre Center 7:30 PM Bauer Boucher A lector reads An exploration Theatre Center Tolstoy’s Anna of the elusive, Karenina to workers definitive and Theatre in a cigar factory final meanings of Conservatory in 1930 Ybor City “gone” to prompt students present (Tampa), Florida, conversation, an evening of and the love story inspire reflection 10-minute plays resonates with one and give rise to a showcasing their Cuban-American movement work as new family. of hope. directors. RESERVE YOUR TICKETS: Theatre Conservatory • keanstage.com/theatreprogram MUSIC CONSERVATORY Ars Vitalis: The Music of Jazz Ensemble v Amanda Harberg v Direction by Thursday, March 5, 7:30 PM Vincent Turturiello Enlow Recital Hall Thursday, April 23, 7:30 PM Chamber music by one Enlow Recital Hall of New Jersey’s rising Standard big band and composers. contemporary jazz works. Symphonic and Chamber Percussion Ensemble v Wind Ensembles v Direction by Direction by James Musto Thomas Connors, Ph.D. Monday, April 27, 7:30 PM Thursday, April 2, 8 PM Wilkins Theatre Enlow Recital Hall A selection of music Classic works from the from around the world. past 400 years. v Concert Choir v FREE Direction by Mark Terenzi, Ph.D. RESERVE YOUR TICKETS: Sunday, April 19, 4 PM Music Conservatory Enlow Recital Hall keanstage.com/musicprogram A festival of world music. Music and Theatre and Music FILMS CHILDREN’S FILM SERIES Dumbo (2019) Directed by Tim Burton. Walt Disney Pictures, 2019 Sunday, February 9, 3 PM A young elephant with oversized ears and the power of flight is separated from his mother and made into a circus superstar. Rated PG Dora and the Lost City of Gold Directed by James Bobin. Paramount Pictures, 2019 Saturday, April 18, 11 AM A teen moves from the jungle to high school but soon begins an adventure along with a motley crew of characters. Rated PG KEAN STAGE FILM SERIES On Her Shoulders Directed by Alexandria Bombach. Oscilloscope Pictures, 2018 Sunday, March 15, 3 PM A young Yazidi genocide and ISIS sexual slavery survivor becomes an outspoken activist against the genocide of her community. Not rated Downton Abbey Directed by Michael Engler. Focus Features, 2019 Sunday, May 10, 3 PM This feature-length adaptation of the TV show follows the Crawley family and the servants who work for them in the early-20th-century English countryside. Rated PG All film screenings will be held at Kean’s North Avenue Academic Building. ENJOY THE SHOW: Kean Stage • keanstage.com • [email protected] • (908) 737-7469 d [ JANUARY Dog Man: The Musical f M Friday, January 24, 10:30 AM Wilkins Theatre Fifth graders set out to write a musical based on their favorite character – the crime-biting sensation who is part dog, part man and all hero. Grades 1-5 Frozen Ball Saturday, January 25 Saturday, February 22 1-3 PM Liberty Hall Museum Wear your favorite costume and make Frozen-themed crafts, meet special guests, play games and warm up at our hot chocolate bar. Ages 3-10 Warriors Don’t Cry Thursday, January 30 10:30 AM Wilkins Theatre Using video technology, original music, spoken word, poetry and prose, this one- woman play dramatizes Melba Pattillo Beals’ searing memoir of the battle to integrate Little Rock Central High School. Grades 6-12 Friday Night with Hamilton! Friday, January 31 6:30-8:30 PM Liberty Hall Museum Don’t throw away your shot to learn about Alexander Hamilton’s life, make colonial crafts, play tavern games and listen to music from Hamilton. M SENSORY-INCLUSIVE Ages 11-15 PERFORMANCE Families and Children and Families FEBRUARY Alice in Wonderland f My Little Man & Me Friday, February 7, 10:30 AM Valentine’s Day Party! Saturday, February 8, 11 AM M Saturday, February 8, 1-3 PM Wilkins Theatre Liberty Hall Museum This revisitation of Lewis Make special memories with Carroll’s classic tale is set in the little man in your life while a library full of pop-up books. playing games, making crafts Grades 1-5 and enjoying snacks, punch and a photo booth. Ages 4-8 MARCH Dr. Seuss’ Party! Saturday, March 7, 11 AM-1 PM Liberty Hall Museum Enjoy a Dr. Seuss-inspired breakfast, arts and crafts, a photo booth with a special guest, and a Seussical the Musical sing-along. All ages APRIL Annual Easter Llama, Llama Superhero Day Egg Hunt Live! f Saturday, April 25 Saturday, April 11 Wednesday, April 15 1-3 PM 10-11:30 AM Thursday, April 16 M Liberty Hall and Noon-1:30 PM 10:30 AM Museum Liberty Hall Museum Wilkins Theatre Hunt for Easter eggs Come dressed filled with holiday After an adventurous as your favorite treats on Liberty Hall’s day, Baby Llama is superhero to enjoy beautiful grounds ready for a bedtime fun activities, crafts while waiting for a visit story, a kiss goodnight and delicious treats, from a special guest. and a drink of water. and take your photo All ages But where’s Mama? with two caped Grades PreK-1 crusaders. Ages 5-10 RESERVE YOUR TICKETS: f 15% off with code FAMILY20 v Free admission MAY Charlotte’s Web f M Mommy & Me Tea Sunday, May 3, 3 PM & Craft Workshop Wilkins Theatre Sunday, May 3, 1-3 PM Liberty Hall Museum Explore bravery, selfless love and true friendship with a pig Create a beautiful spring named Wilbur, his barnyard crepe-paper flower friends and a little gray arrangement, and enjoy tea, spider named Charlotte. lemonade and sweet treats. All ages Miss Nelson Has a Field Day f Wednesday, May 6 Thursday, May 7 M 10:30 AM Wilkins Theatre The Horace B. Smedley School football team has never won a game or scored a point – until the ill-tempered Miss Viola Swamp takes charge. Grades K-5 M SENSORY-INCLUSIVE PERFORMANCE FOR ALL AUDIENCES ALL THEATRE EVENTS: Kean Stage • keanstage.com • [email protected] • (908) 737-7469 ALL MUSEUM EVENTS: Liberty Hall Museum • libertyhall.kean.edu • (908) 527-0400 Families and Children and Families A CHILD’S VIEW OF HISTORY Children ages 4-12 are invited to explore history hands-on through the eyes of the children who inhabited Liberty Hall over the past 240 years.