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SUMMARY:Muralist Meet and Greet with Monet Sheard & Interview by CC Minton
DESCRIPTION:Agenda\n\n\n\n1:00 Opening Meet and Greet to the Sounds of acclaimed Guitarist Charlie Apicella.  \n\n\n\n1:45 Intro to the Artist Overview \n\n\n\n2:00 Interview with Monet Sheard by President of Harlem World Magazine CC Minton \n\n\n\n2:30  Audience Questions and Comments. \n\n\n\n2:45 Final Words: Monet Sheard \n\n\n\n3:00 Event Closes  \n\n\n\nRSVP and let us know you are coming.  \n\n\nRegister on Eventbrite\n\n\nAbout the Muralist \n\n\n\n Monet Sheard is a visionary muralist and public artist based in West Orange\, New Jersey\, whose vibrant work transforms urban spaces into immersive storytelling experiences. A proud West Orange native\, Monet gained regional acclaim with her mural “Imagine”\, a centerpiece of the town’s “Imagination Alley” project. Funded by a Main Street New Jersey Transformation Grant\, the mural was selected from a competitive national call for artists and now serves as a beacon of creativity and community pride. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHer artistic footprint extends beyond West Orange\, with installations featured at Newark International Airport and the Newark Visitors Center\, showcasing her ability to blend bold color palettes with themes of hope\, diversity\, and imagination. Monet’s work invites viewers to engage with their surroundings in new ways\, sparking dialogue and reflection through visual storytelling..  \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nWhether painting large-scale public murals or mentoring young artists\, Monet Sheard continues to elevate the cultural landscape of New Jersey with her passion\, talent\, and commitment to community-driven art. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nHere are some links where you can explore more: \n\n\n\n\n🎉 Mural unveiling celebration for “Imagine” — A community event hosted by the Downtown West Orange Alliance\n\n\n\n🖼️ Instagram reel of the winning mural design — Features Monet’s vibrant concept for Imagination Alley\n\n\n\n🎨 Live painting by Monet Sheard for Juneteenth — A special event supported by the West Orange Human Relations Committee\n\n\n\n📸 Monet Sheard’s Instagram portfolio — Her official page with murals\, paintings\, and behind-the-scenes content\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout CC Minton – Award-Winning Lifestyle Advocate\, Media Executive & Cultural Connector\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCC Minton is a powerhouse of purpose and creativity—a nationally recognized lifestyle advocate\, celebrity interviewer\, and social-impact strategist turned real estate entrepreneur. As the Founder of I Love Beautiful Spaces\, she blends her passion for wellness\, design\, and community uplift into every endeavor she touches. \n\n\n\nCurrently serving as President of Harlem World Magazine\, CC leads the business helm of one of Harlem’s most iconic media platforms\, guiding its strategic vision and expanding its national and global reach. Her column\, Up Close with CC Minton\, has spotlighted cultural influencers and changemakers across the arts\, sports\, and wellness landscapes. \n\n\n\nA former President of Stevenson Moses Boxing for Life\, CC helped shape the organization’s growth alongside Olympic medalist Shakur Stevenson and Hall of Fame coach Wali Moses1. Her leadership extended to high-profile collaborations\, including the NFL Super Bowl XLVIII\, where she secured a business partner contract to deliver nutritional services at the VIP tailgate experience. \n\n\n\nWhether she’s renovating historic properties in Dallas or curating conversations that celebrate artistry and impact\, CC Minton brings vision\, vitality\, and a deep commitment to storytelling that bridges generations and communities. \n\n\n\nOn October 4th\, she’ll bring her signature warmth and insight to an exclusive interview with Muralist Money Sheard—an encounter sure to illuminate the intersections of art\, legacy\, and cultural transformation. \n\n\n\nAbout Guitarist Charlie Apicella \n\n\n\ncharlie Apicella Guitarist\n\n\n\nCharlie Apicella is a celebrated jazz guitarist and bandleader of Iron City\, known for his hard bop groove and deep roots in the organ trio tradition. He studied with legends Yusef Lateef and Pat Martino\, and has performed with jazz greats like Dave Holland\, Sonny Fortune\, and John Blake Jr. \n\n\n\nA two-time DownBeat Readers Poll honoree\, Charlie is an Eastman Guitars Featured Artist\, Guild Guitars Sponsored Artist\, and ZT Amplifiers Official Artist. His TrueFire guitar school and masterclasses for DownBeat and Just Jazz Guitar have made him a respected educator and voice in the jazz guitar world.
URL:https://gregoryburrusproductions.com/event/muralist-meet-and-greet-with-monet-sheard/
LOCATION:West Orange Art Council\, 551 Valley Rd\, West Orange\, New Jersey\, 07052\, United States
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SUMMARY:2025 Jersey Swamp Cats in Bradley Beach NJ Live Music
DESCRIPTION:Jersey Swamp Cats Live\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Jersey Swamp Cats are a lively quartet from New Jersey\, known for their energetic blend of blues\, New Orleans R&B\, early rock ‘n’ roll\, rockabilly\, and jump blues. Their music is a mix of creative\, swampy renditions of classics by legends like Fats Domino\, Albert Collins\, and Professor Longhair\, along with original tracks that showcase their unique style. \n\n\n\nThe band features Gerry Gladston on piano\, Filthy Rich McPherson  on guitar and vocals\, Chris Reardon on drums\, and Larry Ghiorsi on bass. Their debut album\, Go Cat Go\, released in 2019\, includes both covers and original songs\, such as “Cupcake” and “Shiny Gray Corvette\,” which highlight their playful and retro sound. They also incorporate elements of New Orleans jazz and blues\, with guest horn players adding a vibrant touch to their performances. \n\n\n\n\n        View this post on Instagram
URL:https://gregoryburrusproductions.com/event/2025-jersey-swamp-cats-in-bradley-beach-nj-live-music/
LOCATION:Riley Park\, Bradley  Beach\, 615 Main St\, Bradley Beach\, NJ\, 07720\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art and Entertainment,Commnity,Live Music
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SUMMARY:MPack Ensemble to Celebrate and Jam at Final 2025 Maplewood Village Summer Streets Live Music Series
DESCRIPTION:Summer Streets: FINAL 2025 — Maplewood’s Ultimate Summer Street Celebration! Get ready for one last magical evening as the Maplewood Village Alliance transforms the streets one more time into a lively\, music-filled playground for all ages! \n\n\n\n🎶 Live Performance by MPACK ENSEMBLE 🎤 Open Mic Jam for Musicians\, Singers\, Dancers & Poets 🛍️ Local Shops Open Late for Evening Strolls & Shopping Sprees 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family-Friendly Fun for Everyone! \n\n\n\n📍 Corner of Highland Place & Maplewood Avenue 📅 Saturday\, October 4th | Fun Starts at 5 PM all the way to –8 PM 🎉 FREE & Open to All \n\n\n\nBring the kids\, grab your friends\, and come dance in the streets! Whether you’re jamming with the performers or browsing the boutiques\, or dancing on the side\, this is your chance to soak up the final burst of summer magic. \n\n\n\n✨ Music. Movement. Community. Commerce. All under the stars. ✨ Let’s make this finale one to remember! \n\n\n\nMPack Music\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMPack Band: Life-Changing Sounds in Motion\n\n\n\nMPack isn’t just a band—it’s a sonic revolution. Helmed by the incomparable Clarence “Groove Master” Conover\, a powerhouse multi-instrumentalist and vocalist\, MPack blends funk\, jazz\, blues\, fusion\, neo-soul\, and R&B into a genre-bending experience that moves the mind\, stirs the soul\, and gets the body grooving. The band iis set to knock your socks off! \n\n\n\nRooted in the rich legacy of the Philly sound\, MPack’s musical DNA includes collaborations with icons like Patti LaBelle\, Teddy Pendergrass\, and Grover Washington Jr. Their sound is dynamic\, ever-evolving\, and unapologetically original—equal parts cerebral and celebratory. Whether you’re vibing to the rhythm or lost in the layers\, MPack delivers music that resonates long after the last note. \n\n\n\nFollow their journey and groove with them on Instagram: @mpack_music
URL:https://gregoryburrusproductions.com/event/mpack-ensemble-to-celebrate-and-jam-at-final-2025-maplewood-village-summer-streets-live-music-series/
LOCATION:Maplewood Village\, Highland Place and Maplewood Ave\, Maplewood\, NJ\, 07040\, United States
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