Just A Jersey Guy

Friday, May 4, 2007 at 7:30 p.m.

in the Ciccone Theatre

Brian Altano, the Raconteur of the GardenState, returns to the stage with more of his original Jersey Tales. His stories are irreverent, hilarious, and heartwarming, told in the vivid style of the world’s oldest narrative tradition. In “The Last Day on the Job,” he tells the tale of five neighborhood friends who get fired on the same day and wreak as much havoc as possible. In “At War with the Martyrs,” Altano describes how his mother’s ban on toy soldiers almost set him apart as a future saint. These and other stories make for a wonderful evening of creativity as the simple “heroes” of New Jersey come leaping to life.

Tickets: $18; $16 - students & seniors (65+) $14 - AllBergenCommunity College

Bergen DanceMakers Connecting Flights

Saturday, May 12, 2007 at 7:30 p.m. in the Ciccone Theatre

The Bergen DanceMakers’ fresh new dances fly in to connect choreographers from BergenCounty with their friends. Known nationally and internationally, the Bergen DanceMakers are usually found flying out to perform around the country, and beyond, but

will return again to touch down here for Connecting Flights. Among the Bergen DanceMakers’ choreographers are Liliana Amador, Irving Burton, Nai-Ni Chen, Susan Cherniak, Elissa Machlin-Lockwood, Lynn Needle, Claire Porter, Renee Redding-

Jones, Frances Rosario-Puleo, Jamie Sporn and Susan Thomasson.

Tickets: $20; $18 - students & seniors (65+);$16 - AllBergenCommunity College

Bergen Dance-Makers A Pot Full of Dances

Saturday, May 12, 2007 at 3:00 p.m. in the Ciccone Theatre

Out of the pot comes a big mystery: What makes a dance not a pumpkin? With zigzags, circles, timers and minutes, short-order “dance” cooks ask people off the street to answer this very ridiculous question. Come and help solve the mystery in this interactive and very entertaining introduction to the world of dance! Bergen DanceMakers is a group of internationally known choreographers living in BergenCounty who have come together to develop their work, share performances, and create a lively dance community for families of Bergen County and beyond.

Work o’ the Weavers ~ Tributes & Treasures

Sunday, May 20, 2007 at 3:00 p.m. in the Ciccone Theatre

If I Had A Hammer, Midnight Special, The Sloop John B, Goodnight, Irene, This Land Is Your Land, Wimoweh, Michael Row The Boat Ashore – songs such as these have become part of our collective consciousness. But few recall or know that these songs were written or first popularized by The Weavers, who in the 40’s, 50’s & 60’s introduced a stream of folk authenticity into the American popular music mainstream

that endures today. With faithful adherence to their original arrangements, this talented new quartet seeks to recall the spirit of The Weavers, providing an echo of their music and some insight into their story. Join this celebration of the timeless music and the timely message of Work o’ the Weavers.