Mason Gross Presents, a year-round performing arts series, “marks the evolution of SummerFest into a year-round series of events that enables us to combine the educational and community outreach missions of the Mason Gross School of the Arts,” said George B. Stauffer, the school’s dean. The series features performances in theater, music and dance along with visual arts exhibitions that enhance the educational experience of students, while also bringing quality programs to the community. The Bettenbender Plaza is an outdoor venue for warm-weather Mason Gross Presents events located outside of the Nicholas Music Center. Summer 2009
Jugalbandi A mix of music and dance, north and south, modern and traditional, Jugalbandi is a feast for the eyes and ears. The concert features some of the best dancers of bharatanatyam, kathak and odissi in collaboration with musical performances of Carnatic and Hindustani music, featuring some of India’s top musicians. Nicholas Music Center
Afro-Caribbean Percussion Featuring Pablo Dembele and Friends, Women of the Calabash, and Ara Oko, the evening includes sounds of Africa, Cuba, and the Caribbean. The night concludes with a group performance blending the unique sounds and styles of each of these dynamic ensembles. Bettenbender Plaza (rain site: Nicholas Music Center)
Boston Brass Boston Brass treats audiences to a musical experience that captivates all ages and transcends the mores of brass ensemble literature. Their lively repartee, touched with humor, bridges the vast ocean of classical formality to delight audiences with an evening of boisterous fun and an enthusiastic love of music. The evening will include selections from their new album, Latin Nights. Nicholas Music Center
Rutgers Jazz Faculty The annual tradition of excellence continues with the appearance of the Rutgers Jazz Faculty with some special guest artists: Conrad Herwig, trombone, Don Glasgo, trombone; Ralph Bowen, saxophone; Stanley Cowell, piano; Mike Richmond, bass; Jim Rotondi, trumpet; Victor Lewis, drums; and Vic Juris, guitar. Bettenbender Plaza (rain site: Nicholas Music Center) All events are free of charge. No tickets are required. All performances will start promptly at the stated time. Personal lawn chairs are recommended for outside events as seating is limited. Weather decisions will be made the day before the scheduled event. Seating assistance available for persons with disabilities with advance request. Visual and listening assistance available upon advance request for events inside Nicholas Music Center. Artists, programs, and dates subject to change. Bettenbender Plaza is located adjacent to Nicholas Music Center, 85 George Street in New Brunswick. The ticket office is open Monday-Friday from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Summer hours are subject to change, so please call ahead prior to visiting the ticket office. Funding for Mason Gross Presents provided by the Office of the Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs, Johnson & Johnson, Rutgers Summer Session, and the Bloustein Fund.
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Sunday, June 28, 2:00 p.m.
Saturday, July 18, 8:00 p.m. 
Wednesday, July 22, 8:00 p.m. 
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