September 19, 2024 12:30 PM - 2:30 PM
Shea Center for Performing Arts

Tom Christensen, sax; Pete McCann, guitar; Matt Pavolka, bass; Scott Neumann, drums 

“Spin Cycle is one of the freshest groups on the scene today. With a quartet composed of some of New York’s best players, great solos abound from start to finish.” [Rochester City News]

Free admission

September 24, 2024 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
online

During this virtual session, we will discuss all of the things you need to know about applying to William Paterson University’s graduate or certificate program in the Cotsakos College of Business.  Join program director, Brian Grzymkowski, 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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September 26, 2024 12:00 PM - 1:00 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’s degree program in Speech-Language Pathology. Join program director, Miranda Van Dunk, 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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September 29, 2024 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Shea Center Auditorium

Saxophonist and clarinetist Ken Peplowski is truly one of the virtuoso woodwind players in jazz today, on the world’s jazz stages for many years but always coming up with fresh, new versions of the popular song and jazz standards that have made him so well known.  Peplowski’s early studies were with the legendary saxophonist Sonny Stitt, and his early touring was with the Teddy Wilson Trio and the Tommy Dorsey Orchestra led by Buddy Morrow.  He has been a headliner at the Newport Jazz Festival, in Las Vegas venues, many European festivals, and has played soundtracks to numerous Woody Allen movies.  He has collaborated with Cedar Walton, Tom Harrell, Madonna, Steve Allen, James Moody, George Shearing, and many others. This drummerless trio presents Peplowski in an almost chamber music setting, in the style of such historic clarinetists as Benny Goodman, Buddy DeFranco and others. This concert promises to be a kickoff to the Fall 2024 Jazz Room season at the highest level!

Ticket Prices: $20 General Public • $18 WP community & senior citizens • $10 Non-WP students • WP Students admitted free with ID

Included with your ticket purchase, each Jazz Room concert is preceded by Sittin' In Meet-the-Artist, which takes place one hour prior to performances and gives audience members a unique opportunity to interact with the artist of the day.

September 30, 2024 7:30 PM - 9:30 PM
Shea Center Recital Hall

Christopher Dylan Herbert, baritone and Carl Patrick Bolleia, piano

Heralded by Rolling Stone as “a stunning portrait of a singular moment in America", WP music faculty Christopher Dylan Herbert and Carl Patrick Bolleia present Gabriel Kahane's gripping collection of songs entitled Book of Travelers. Based on the composer's conversations with dozens of strangers during an 8,980-mile Amtrak journey embarked on the morning after the 2016 presidential election, Kahane writes, "...these songs are intended as a kind of loose diary of that journey, and as a portrait of America at a time of profound national turbulence." 

Free admission

October 1, 2024 7:30 PM - 9:30 PM
Shea Center for Performing Arts

David Sedaris is one of America’s pre-eminent humor writers. He is a master of satire and one of today’s most observant writers. Beloved for his personal essays and short stories, David Sedaris is the author of the New York Times best- sellers Barrel Fever, Holidays on Ice, Naked, Me Talk Pretty One Day, Dress Your Family in Corduroy and Denim, When You Are Engulfed in Flames, Let’s Explore Diabetes with Owls, and Calypso. His pieces regularly appear in The New Yorker and have twice been included in “The Best American Essays.” The two volumes of his diaries, Theft By Finding: Diaries (1977-2002) and A Carnival of Snackery, Diaries (2003-2020) were New York Times bestsellers. His most recent book, Happy-Go-Lucky, debuted at number one on the New York Times bestseller list. The audio version of Happy-Go-Lucky, written and narrated by Sedaris, won the 2023 Audie Award. Sedaris has been nominated for five Grammy Awards for Best Spoken Word and Best Comedy Album. Currently, David Sedaris is a regular contributor to CBS Sunday Morning, and his Masterclass, David Sedaris Teaches Storytelling and Humor, is now available.

Admission: Gold Circle $70; Orchestra/Front Loge $65; Rear Loge $50

October 4, 2024 8:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Shea Center for Performing Arts

Victor, bass guitar/vocals; Joseph, keyboards/vocals; Roy, percussion/vocals; and Regi, guitars/vocals

For over four decades the Wooten Brothers have been recognized as some of the most innovative musicians in existence and are collectively known as one of the most talented and dynamic band of brothers the world has ever known.

Victor Wooten, a five-time Grammy Award-winning artist, has graced the cover of Bass Player Magazine five times. He is a founding member of the eclectic group Bela Fleck and the Flecktones and is recognized as one of the greatest living bassists today often drawing comparisons to Jaco Pastorius, and was named one of the “Top ten bassist of all time” by Rolling Stone Magazine.

Joseph Wooten has a dizzying list of talents that is impressive even by the Wooten clan’s standards, and he’s currently the keyboardist for the Steve Miller Band (since 1993).

Roy “Futureman” Wooten, also a five-time Grammy Award winner, is best known for his masterful drumming and percussion skills and is a founding member Bela Fleck and the Flecktones. Roy, a seasoned drum set player, is mostly known for his frenzied, inimitable on-stage performances heightened by his surreal choice of instruments: his trademark inventions “The Drumitar” and “RoyEl” keyboard.

Regi Wooten’s signature guitar style of chording, slapping, tapping and frenzied strumming has earned him world-wide notoriety and comparisons to Jimi Hendrix, Frank Zappa and Chuck Berry.

Together The Wooten Brothers bring an uncanny level of experience, originality, and musical expertise to the stage. Their shows will be a high-energy, super-funky, artistic blend of styles including original songs and classics. In short: these brothers are the real deal and their shows are not to be missed.

Admission: Gold Circle $59 • Orchestra/Front Loge $49 • Rear Loge $39 

$50 Add-on for VIP Packages (Limited to 75 seats. Includes an exclusive poster and pre-show meet and greet with Q&A in addition to the performance.)

Discounts are available for WP employees, students, senior citizens, and groups of 10 or more by calling or visiting the box office. No discounts apply to VIP pricing. 

October 8, 2024 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Online

Presented in collaboration with the U.S. Department of Labor's Employee Benefits Security Administration (EBSA) and the NJSBDC at William Paterson University, this informative session is designed to empower you with essential knowledge about your employer's retirement savings plan. Understanding how your retirement plan works and the benefits it provides is crucial for securing your future financial well-being. This presentation will guide you through the key aspects of your plan, explain what information you should review regularly, and provide resources for addressing any questions you may have.

What You'll Learn:

• Understanding the structure and operation of your employer's retirement savings plan
• Identifying the benefits and features of your plan
• Learning how to monitor and manage your retirement benefits effectively

Details:

• Date: October 8, 2024
• Time: 11:00 AM
• Location: Zoom (Link will be provided upon registration)

Additional Information: Participants will gain valuable insights into managing their retirement savings effectively and ensuring they make informed decisions for their financial future. Resources and guidance will be provided to assist attendees in navigating their retirement plan with confidence.

Registration: Don't miss out on this opportunity to enhance your understanding of your retirement benefits. Reserve your spot today to secure your place in this valuable presentation.

We look forward to your participation!

To register please click on link https://clients.njsbdc.com/workshop.aspx?ekey=28440049

October 8, 2024 12:00 PM - 1:00 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 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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October 10, 2024 7:30 PM - 9:30 PM
Shea Auditorium

Presenting the music of Paul Dukas, Ronald Lo Presti, David Maslanka, and a World Premiere of Payton MacDonald’s Concerto for Percussion and Wind Ensemble.

Free admission