BEGIN:VCALENDAR
VERSION:2.0
PRODID:-//Gregory Burrus Productions - ECPv6.16.4//NONSGML v1.0//EN
CALSCALE:GREGORIAN
METHOD:PUBLISH
X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://gregoryburrusproductions.com
X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Gregory Burrus Productions
REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H
X-Robots-Tag:noindex
X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H
BEGIN:VTIMEZONE
TZID:America/New_York
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0500
TZOFFSETTO:-0400
TZNAME:EDT
DTSTART:20230312T070000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0400
TZOFFSETTO:-0500
TZNAME:EST
DTSTART:20231105T060000
END:STANDARD
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0500
TZOFFSETTO:-0400
TZNAME:EDT
DTSTART:20240310T070000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0400
TZOFFSETTO:-0500
TZNAME:EST
DTSTART:20241103T060000
END:STANDARD
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0500
TZOFFSETTO:-0400
TZNAME:EDT
DTSTART:20250309T070000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0400
TZOFFSETTO:-0500
TZNAME:EST
DTSTART:20251102T060000
END:STANDARD
END:VTIMEZONE
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240815T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240815T190000
DTSTAMP:20260619T235202
CREATED:20240708T203623Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240803T171234Z
UID:10000711-1723741200-1723748400@gregoryburrusproductions.com
SUMMARY:Carlos Frias and Circulo Social in Phillips Park\, Newark for NJPAC
DESCRIPTION:Smiling David’s Dance School and Carlos Frias and Circulo Social in Phillips Park\, Newark for @NJPAC Community Engagement and njpac.org/parks. \n\n\n\n\n\nThere’s no such thing as two left feet! Learn some Salsa steps with Smiling David’s Dance School and then try your new moves when Latin jazz band Carlos Frias and Circulo Social plays. You’ll be swinging your hips and moving your feet to catchy rhythms in no time! This program is in partnership with Forest Hill Community Association. \n\n\n\nTime: 5PMLocation: Phillips Park \n\n\n\nLearn More at njpac.org/parks where you can find all info and registration. \n\n\n\nCarlos Frías is a talented singer-songwriter and musician known for his work with the band Circulo Social. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n Let me share some details about Carlos: \n\n\n\n\nMusic and Performance:\n\nCarlos Frias is the front man of Circulo Social\, a band that blends soul\, jazz\, world music and R&B influences.\n\n\n\nThe band’s lineup includes other talented musicians\, such as Orion Turre (drums)\, Doug Andrews (bass)\, Nash Guillermo (trumpet)\, and Yaron Eilam (guitar) 1.\n\n\n\nCarlos himself contributes vocals and plays the congas.\n\n\n\n\n\nOnline Presence:\n\nYou can find Carlos Frias and Circulo Social on their YouTube channel\, where they share original music and covers 2.\n\n\n\nSome of their videos include performances of songs like “Sombra\,” “Naufrago en el mar\,” and “Tierra va Temblar.”\n\n\n\n\n\nAdditionally:\n\nCarlos Frias has roots in the Dominican Republic and is also a visual artist\, drummer\, and percussionist 3.\n\n\n\nHis sultry vocal style and diverse musical influences make him a captivating performer.\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFor more insights\, you can explore their YouTube channel or other online platforms where Carlos Frias and Circulo Social share their music! 🎶🎤4 \n\n\n\nCarlos Frias and Circulo Social in NJPAC River Front Park MUSIC & MOVEMENT Series Past Performances\n\n\n\nProduced by Gregory Burrus Productions \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPhillips Park\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nhttp://newarkparks.com/phillips.php \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCommunity Engagement at NJPAC is a vibrant initiative that goes beyond being just a venue. NJPAC\, the New Jersey Performing Arts Center\, is committed to connecting with its neighbors in Newark and throughout New Jersey. Here’s how they engage with the community: \n\n\n\n\nFree Events: NJPAC hosts over 200 free events across New Jersey each year\, sharing their love for the arts with everyone1.\n\n\n\nStanding in Solidarity: NJPAC promotes racial equality through events and initiatives that encourage learning\, action\, and unity.\n\n\n\nJazz Jams: Monthly Jazz Jam Sessions at Clement’s Place feature top-flight New Jersey musicians\, directed by pianist and bandleader James Austin\, Jr.\n\n\n\nArtsXChange: This innovative collaboration between NJPAC and Newark neighborhoods produces arts and cultural programming\, spotlighting local talent and nurturing creativity across all ages and abilities.\n\n\n\nPearls of Wisdom: NJPAC hosts conversations with elders in the community\, sharing their life insights and guidance during challenging times.\n\n\n\n\nIn summary\, NJPAC is more than a performing arts center; it’s a creative hub that celebrates diversity\, educates\, and engages with its community1. Whoever you are and wherever you’re from\, you’ll find a creative home there2. 🎭🎨🎶
URL:https://gregoryburrusproductions.com/event/carlos-frias-and-circulo-social-in-phillips-park-newark-for-njpac/
LOCATION:Phillips Park\, North Newark\, NJ\, Elwood & Summer Avenues\, Newark\, New Jersey\, 07102\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://gregoryburrusproductions.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/1080-x-1080-summer-fun-2024-1-1.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240815T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240815T203000
DTSTAMP:20260619T235202
CREATED:20240213T054109Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240710T003808Z
UID:10000494-1723744800-1723753800@gregoryburrusproductions.com
SUMMARY:Nikki Briar & Sweet Briar Country Band in Cranford Summer Sounds Live Music Thursday
DESCRIPTION:Nikki Briar & the SweetBriar Band\n\n\n\nA TASTE OF COUNTRY\, A LICK OF ROCK! Hot\, sassy\, country rocker Nikki Briar will get your boots stompin and hands clappin\, guaranteed!!! With performing over 200 shows a year\, Briar clearly holds up to her reputation as one of the hardest working country touring artists in the east coast\, sliding herself into the hearts of fans all over the nation and world since 2011! This Jersey Girl has the heart of a country music superstar and has performed with national southern rock and country acts. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nNikki records and performs in Nashville and has showed people that a Jersey Girl can rock the country music scene. She performs and tours nationally with her talented band for the last 10 years and is releasing her 8th single and EP “Forever Young” in 2020. \n\n\n\nBriar has performed and opened for numerous national acts like the Marshall Tucker band\, BlackBerry Smoke\, Chris Janson\, Parmalee\, Lindsey Ell\, Jerrod Niemann\, Lorrie Morgan\, Rodney Atkins\, Granger Smith\, Chase Bryant\, Lee Brice\, Big Country\, Keifer Sutherland\, Locash\, Outshyne\, Blackjack Billy\, the Outlaws\, and Cassadee Pope. \n\n\n\nBio \n\n\n\nNikki Briar\, born Nicole Signorella on May 23rd has truly been passionately involved with music her entire life. Her father\, Joseph\, made his living as a touring drummer for a Motown band called the Victorians\, while mother Oksana\, was a classically trained pianist and artist. From a very young age\, Briar was influenced and connected best with artists such as Frank Sinatra and Whitney Houston. Her parents say that the way she learned to speak was by memorizing and singing along to her favorite songs on her record player. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nA young Briar took part in every performing event that she could\, singing in the choir and becoming the first female drummer in her middle school. In sixth grade\, she started learning to play the guitar from her uncle\, Anthony Signorella. Briar went to Arthur L. Johnson for her regular high school experience in Clark\, NJ. She also attended the Gifted and Talented program at a votech school where she participating in the highly praised musical theater department. She then went on to graduate from Seton Hall University with a degree in Special and Elementary Education\, minoring in Music for voice and guitar. Since graduating\, Nikki Briar has been teaching music to young children at the New Jersey Workshop of the Arts and currently attends Graduate School of Seton Hall University. She sings at events for the New Jersey National Guard and is a proud Army wife. \n\n\n\nWhen asked why she decided to pursue a career in country music\, Briar simply said: “I love the passion and the truth in country music. I love the story songs that can either make you laugh hysterically or bring you to tears. After all\, music is about emotion\, and I want my audience to feel something when they hear me sing.” \n\n\n\nNikki Briar currently resides in New Jersey with husband Angelo Martinez who is her inspiration and number one fan. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe series runs from June 6 to the end of August 29th except for July 4th. An exciting new band every week. \n\n\n\nEvent Day Information\n\n\n\nCranford is a walkable town\, so come early grab a bite from a local eatery and enjoy it while listening.  \n\n\n\n\nBring your lawn chair\, friends\, family\, your energy and join us. \n\n\n\nYou can eat at a local restaurant and sit on a park bench while listening to the music\n\n\n\nMusic is 2 sets – so you can also grab a meal and or visit the town during the break. \n\n\n\n\nEvent Cost:\n\n\n\n\n\nEvent Location:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEvent Host:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEvent Curated by:
URL:https://gregoryburrusproductions.com/event/cranford-summer-sounds-live-music-thursday-10/
LOCATION:Downtown Cranford Clock\, N Union Ave\, Cranford\, NJ 07016\, Cranford\, New Jersey\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://gregoryburrusproductions.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/nikki-Briar-Country-1.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Gregory Burrus Productions":MAILTO:answers@techoss.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240815T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240815T220000
DTSTAMP:20260619T235202
CREATED:20240813T084851Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240813T233036Z
UID:10000739-1723750200-1723759200@gregoryburrusproductions.com
SUMMARY:IJS Presents I Swing Because Im Happy feat David Williams James Austin Jr
DESCRIPTION:IJS Presents I Swing Because Im Happy feat David Williams James Austin Jr \n\n\n\n\n\nGet ready to swing all night as with these stellar musicians David Williams\, James Austin Jr Justin Robinson\, Alex Norris & Evan Sherman \n\n\n\nClick event link below for details and to register \n\n\n\nDavid Williams‘ route to the top of the jazz world has been somewhat unconventional: it has taken him from Trinidad to London to New York to Washington\, DC to Los Angeles and back to New York. But there is nothing conventional about brilliance\, and as a bassist\, that is what David Williams exemplifies. His sound is deep and resonant\, his section playing seems effortless\, his solos are rhythmic and compelling\, and his intonation is flawless. \n\n\n\nContinue on to learn more about this brilliant performer  \n\n\nRegister on Eventbrite\n\n\nhttp://davidhappywilliams.com/biography.html
URL:https://gregoryburrusproductions.com/event/ijs-presents-i-swing-because-im-happy-feat-david-williams-james-austin-jr/
LOCATION:Clements Place Jazz IJS – Ruth Bader Ginsburg Building\, 15 Washington Street\, Newark\, NJ\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art and Entertainment,Jazz,Live Music,Pianist
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://gregoryburrusproductions.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/https___cdn.evbuc_.com_images_823499259_200862113971_1_original.jpeg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240817T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240817T210000
DTSTAMP:20260619T235202
CREATED:20240709T124551Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240722T132004Z
UID:10000717-1723899600-1723928400@gregoryburrusproductions.com
SUMMARY:Patterson Jazz Festival - ESNA 2.0 JAZZ IN THE PARK 2024
DESCRIPTION:Jazz In The Park – Patterson NJ  \n\n\n\nOn August 17th\, The Paterson Jazz Festival will be at Eastside Park in Paterson\, NJ. Showtime: 1 – 9 PM. Rain date: Sunday\, Aug. 18. \n\n\n\n\n\nDetails to follow
URL:https://gregoryburrusproductions.com/event/patterson-jazz-festival-esna-2-0-jazz-in-the-park-2024/
LOCATION:Eastside Park\, Lower Field\, Patterson\, New Jersey\, 07514\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art and Entertainment,Blues,Jazz,Latin Jazz,Live Music,Smooth Jazz,Smooth Jazz NJ
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://gregoryburrusproductions.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/patterson-Jazz-Festival-.jpeg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240817T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240817T190000
DTSTAMP:20260619T235202
CREATED:20240709T142524Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240709T142526Z
UID:10000713-1723914000-1723921200@gregoryburrusproductions.com
SUMMARY:Wine and Jazz with Mindi Abair at UCPAC's Hamilton Stage Theater
DESCRIPTION:Smooth Jazz NZ presents Wine and Jazz featuring Mindi Abair at UCPAC – Hamilton Stage\n\n\n\nHamilton Stage\, Union County Performing Arts Center360 Hamilton St\, Rahway\, NJ 07065 (732) 499-8226\n\n\n\n3:30 PM Wine Tasting – Before the First Show \n\n\n\nHosted by Mindi Abair + wine expert Eric Guerra\, you are invited to a private pre-show event where you will enjoy a very special wine + music experience. Pouring their company’s www.WINEandJAZZ.com fine wines\, Eric will walk the group through an informative wine-by wine “taste like a sommelier” master class\, while Mindi then pairs each wine style with a live performance song. \n\n\n\nTo participate in the wine tasting\, please click the “Add” button in the “Wine & Jazz” at the bottom of the checkout page of the 5 PM show. \n\n\n\nBuy Tickets 5 PM Show \n\n\n\n5:00 PM Mindi Abair Performance \n\n\n\n\n\nRARELY DOES AN OCCASION ARRIVE WHEN YOU CAN HEAR NATIONALLY KNOWNTALENT PERFORM IN AN ALMOST PRIVATE SETTING. WITH JUST UNDER 200 SEATS\, EVEN THE LAST ROW IS UP CLOSE. \n\n\n\nVisit the adjacent WBGO Piano Lounge before and after the show. \n\n\n\nBuy Tickets at 8 PM \n\n\n\nAbout Mindi Abair \n\n\n\nMindi Abair is an American saxophonist\, vocalist\, author\, and National Trustee for the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences\, which organizes the Grammy Awards show. During her remarkable 21-year recording career\, she has garnered two Grammy nominations and recorded with some of the biggest names in music. Her soaring melodies and powerhouse style have built a substantial following among jazz and blues audiences. 🎷🎤 \n\n\n\nhttps://smoothjazznewjersey.ticketspice.com/wine-and-jazz-at-hamilton-stage \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout  Mindi Abair \n\n\n\nDuring her remarkable 21-year recording career\, saxophonist/vocalist Mindi Abair has garnered 2 GRAMMY nominations\, recorded with some of the biggest names in music\, and built a substantial following among jazz and blues audiences with her soaring melodies and powerhouse style. \n\n\n\nIn 2014\, Mindi received her first GRAMMY nomination in the Best Pop Instrumental Album category for Summer Horns with Dave Koz\, Richard Elliot and Gerald Albright\, followed by a 2015 GRAMMY nomination for Best Contemporary Instrumental Album for her solo LP Wild Heart featuring the late Gregg Allman\, Joe Perry\, Trombone Shorty\, Booker T. Jones\, Keb’ Mo’\, and Max Weinberg.
URL:https://gregoryburrusproductions.com/event/wine-and-jazz-with-mindi-abair-at-ucpacs-hamilton-stage-theater/
LOCATION:UCPAC Hamilton Stage\, Union County Performing Arts Center\, 360 Hamilton St\, NJ\, Rahway\, NJ\, 07065\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art and Entertainment,Live Music,Rahway Union,Smooth Jazz,Smooth Jazz NJ
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://gregoryburrusproductions.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Mindi-wine-hamilton-wsax-1200x1200-5-31-1024x1024-1.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240817T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240817T213000
DTSTAMP:20260619T235202
CREATED:20240709T094317Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240807T211301Z
UID:10000714-1723924800-1723930200@gregoryburrusproductions.com
SUMMARY:Mindi Abair at UCPAC Hamilton Stage
DESCRIPTION:Smooth Jazz NZj presents Wine and Jazz featuring  Mindi Abair at UCPAC Hamilton Stage\n\n\n\n\n\n“21st Century Sophistication\, A Gritty\, Raucous Spirit\, And Exceptional Creative Imagination” – Allmusic.Com\n\n\n\nAlso join us in the WBGO Piano Lounge and enjoy the community as we sample wine\, spirits and the sounds of emerging star Leonieke Scheuble on the keys making beautiful music for us all to enjoy. Come join usfor free in the Piano Lounge which is open to all.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Mindi Abair – Saxophonist/vocalist\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDuring her remarkable 21-year recording career\, saxophonist/vocalist Mindi Abair has garnered 2 GRAMMY nominations\, recorded with some of the biggest names in music\, and built a substantial following among jazz and blues audiences with her soaring melodies and powerhouse style. \n\n\n\nIn 2014\, Mindi received her first GRAMMY nomination in the Best Pop Instrumental Album category for Summer Horns with Dave Koz\, Richard Elliot and Gerald Albright\, followed by a 2015 GRAMMY nomination for Best Contemporary Instrumental Album for her solo LP Wild Heart featuring the late Gregg Allman\, Joe Perry\, Trombone Shorty\, Booker T. Jones\, Keb’ Mo’\, and Max Weinberg. \n\n\n\nAbout Pianist Leonieke Scheuble \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLeonieke Scheuble is a gifted pianist and jazz organist who possesses a rare talent for blues and jazz improvisation at an unusually young age. Born to an engineer mother and a musician father in 2002\, she was given a Dutch name after her parents lived in the Netherlands on assignment and developed an affection for Holland and the Dutch people12. At just 10 years old\, jazz great Dr. Lonnie Smith gifted her a Hammond organ after seeing a clip of her playing piano. Three years later\, she won the “Best Up and Coming Young Artist” award at the Hot House Fan Decision Awards3. Leonieke’s musical journey began with inspiration from the movie “Ray\,” based on the life of Ray Charles. Despite having no prior musical training\, she spent hours at the piano creating rhythmically interesting and compositionally balanced pieces \n\n\n\nBuy Tickets
URL:https://gregoryburrusproductions.com/event/mindi-abair-at-ucpac-hamilton-stage/
LOCATION:UCPAC Hamilton Stage\, Union County Performing Arts Center\, 360 Hamilton St\, NJ\, Rahway\, NJ\, 07065\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Art and Entertainment,Jazz,Smooth Jazz
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://gregoryburrusproductions.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Mindi-Abair-2024-07-24-212313.jpg
END:VEVENT
END:VCALENDAR