February 20, 2025 12:30 PM - 2:30 PM
Shea Center for Performing Arts

Cold Weather Company (CWC) blends the influences and experiences of three singer-songwriters (Steve Shimchick, Jeff Petescia, and Brian Curry) into a cinematic, storytelling soundscape. What sprouted with a serendipitous park bench meeting at Rutgers University grew roots and branched out with performances near and far. With mirroring guitars on either side of the piano, the band’s symmetry reflects this balance between individuality and cohesion. 

Love and respect for their craft, supplemented by a desire to contribute to the dynamic world of music, is what propels CWC as they surpass their 11th anniversary as a band. With 12+ million online streams and 60+ released songs, CWC is excited to announce a fifth full-length album due in spring 2025. 

Admission: Free

February 20, 2025 8:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Shea Center for Performing Arts

For close to four decades, the members of Big Head Todd and The Monsters—Todd Park Mohr [vocals, guitar, keys, sax, harmonica], Brian Nevin [drums], Rob Squires [bass, vocals], and Jeremy Lawton [keyboards, lap pedal/steel guitar, vocals]—have continued to both throw down in the studio and light up stages worldwide. Rallying around a core vision, the platinum-selling Colorado quartet kick out the kind of blues-drenched rock ‘n’ roll bangers that make you want to rev the engine a little louder, sing along like no one’s looking, and live a little freer. This holds true on their 12^th full-length offering, Her Way Out.

As the story goes, Todd, Brian, and Rob unlocked their musical partnership during high school when they started jamming in the early eighties. Fast forward to 1986, they adopted the moniker Big Head Todd and The Monsters. BHTM released 2 successful independent records on their own BIG Records, Another Mayberry (1989) and Midnight Radio (1990) before drawing the attention of music industry titans and signing with Irving Azoff, Chuck Morris, and Frank Barsalona in 1992. They broke nationally with the platinum-certified staple Sister Sweetly (1993) which yielded four top 10 rock radio hits. They continued to progress with Strategem [1994] and Beautiful World [1997] which yielded several more rock radio hits including Boom Boom featuring John Lee Hooker. The band is continually touring and recording and has continued to put out albums that have received critical acclaim from both fans and press.

Among other milestones, their music literally reached the heavens when they played “Blue Sky” live at NASA Mission Control, delivering a celestial wakeup for astronauts aboard the International Space Station. They’ve toured and recorded with many rock and blues legends including B.B. King, Neil Young, The Allman Brothers, Hubert Sumlin, David “Honeyboy” Edwards, Dave Matthews Band, The Eagles and their personal favorite Robert Plant. Not to mention, they attained hometown hero status by headlining Red Rocks Amphitheatre 35 times in addition to earning induction into the Colorado Music Hall of Fame in 2023. 

Her Way Out came to life organically. For two years, they hosted “Monster’s Music Monthly,” serving up either a new song or a new version of a classic online.  Working out of Jeremy’s home studio, they parlayed this momentum into their latest LP. In the end, the future looks as bright as ever for these longtime friends.

Prices: Gold Circle $75; Orchestra/Front Loge $60; Rear Loge $50

Beer and wine will be available for sale at this event

February 25, 2025 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
online

During this virtual session, we will discuss all of the things you need to know about applying to William Paterson University’s Master of Science (MS) degree in Athletic Training.  Join program director, Dr. Jaclyn Morrissette, and a member of the Graduate Admission Team as they answer questions about the next steps you would need to take if you were considering applying for an upcoming semester.

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March 3, 2025 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
on line

During this virtual session, we will discuss all of the things you need to know about applying to one of William Paterson University’s graduate or certificate programs in advanced Nursing. Join program director, Dr. Cheryl Hollema, and a member of the Graduate Admission Team as they answer questions about the next steps you would need to take if you were considering applying for an upcoming semester.

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March 5, 2025 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
online

During this virtual session, we will discuss all of the things you need to know about applying to one of William Paterson University’s Master’s degree or certificate programs in School Nursing. Join program director, Dr. Karen Phillips, and a member of the Graduate Admission Team as they answer questions about the next steps you would need to take if you were considering applying for an upcoming semester.

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March 7, 2025 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Shea Center for Performing Arts

A sensory friendly school day concert to introduce students to the wonders of music and the instruments of the concert band. Featuring Sergei Prokofiev’s “Peter and the Wolf,” Scott Watson’s musical setting of “Aesop’s Fables” and other intriguing musical stories suitable for PK-8th graders.

Free admission.
Schools must register at www.wpband.orgor click below.

March 7, 2025 7:30 PM - 9:30 PM
Shea Recital Hall 101

Directed by Dr. Hannah Carr & Dr. Christopher Herbert, this concert features William Paterson’s Select Vocal Ensemble

Free admission and open to the public.

March 8, 2025 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Shea Center for Performing Arts

A sensory friendly community concert to introduce audiences to the wonders of music and the instruments of the concert band. Featuring Sergei Prokofiev’s Peter and the Wolf, Scott Watson’s Aesop’s Fables and other classic children’s tales set to music. Suitable for all ages, with sensory friendly accommodations available for all.

General admission: Adults $15 Children (Ages 2 and up) $10. Free for WP Community with ID.

March 9, 2025 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Shea Center for Performing Arts

Chris Potter is recognized worldwide as one of today’s major saxophone voices – here joining forces with the 18-piece William Paterson Jazz Orchestra.  Potter first gained wide recognition as a member of Dave Holland’s sextet, as well as collaborations with Pat Metheny, Paul Motian, Ray Brown, James Moody, Joe Lovano, many tours with the rock group Steely Dan, and many others.  His early musical association was with trumpeter and Charlie Parker veteran Red Rodney.  He is most often heard in small-group settings, and this is a rare chance to hear him solo in front of a big band – featuring premieres of new arrangements of three of his compositions by our second-year grad students.

Tickets:
General Public $20 • WP employees and senior citizens $18 • Non-WP students $10 • WP Students admitted free with ID

Free to all ticketholders. Sittin’ In Meet–the–Artist sessions are one hour prior to each concert in Shea Center Recital Hall and feature a rare opportunity for audience members to hear from and interact with the artist of the day.

March 10, 2025 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
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During this virtual session, we will discuss all of the things you need to know about applying to William Paterson University’s graduate MFA program in Visual Arts. Join acting program director, Professor James Blasi, and a member of the Graduate Admission Team as they answer questions about the next steps you would need to take if you were considering applying for an upcoming semester.

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