Introducing SOPAC's Local Business Network, the newest way to get the most from your SOPAC membership!
The Local Business Network is a partnership program developed to direct the increased consumer traffic generated by the South Orange Performing Arts Center to local businesses in downtown South Orange and beyond. When you shop or dine with our network partners, you receive special discounts and offers just by being a member of SOPAC!
Enjoy a 10% discount or more at the following businesses:
Advanced Parking Concepts 309 Bloomfield Avenue Verona, NJ 07044 (973) 857-2008 x 108 SOPAC Members save 10% off valet parking and greeter services throughout NJ
Ariyoshi Japanese Restaurant 56 W. South Orange Avenue South Orange, NJ 07079 (973) 378-8818 SOPAC Members save 10%
Bonte 12 South Orange Avenue South Orange, NJ 07079 (973) 821-5264 SOPAC Members save 10%
Bunny's Restaurant 12 West South Orange Avenue South Orange, NJ 07112 (973) 763-1377 SOPAC Members save 10%
Harrar Ethiopian Cafe 11 Village Plaza South Orange, NJ 07079 (973) 761-5222 SOPAC Members save 20%
It's a Wrap 9 Village Plaza South Orange, NJ 07079 (973) 762-7474 SOPAC Members save 10%
Restaurant Lorena's 168 Maplewood Avenue Maplewood, NJ 07040 973-763-4460 SOPAC Members save 10% on Wednesday's & Thursday's
Mia Cose Bella 8 West South Orange Avenue South Orange, NJ 0709 (973) 763-5270 SOPAC Members save 15% off
Motion Fitness 187 Millburn Avenue Millburn, NJ 07041 (973) 921-0500 Free Trial Pass, 10% off Membership, 10% off first 12 pack of Personal Training Sessions purchased
Restaurant.mc 57 Main Street Millburn, NJ 07041 (973) 921-0888 SOPAC Members save 20% on TUESDAYS Your discount is donated back to SOPAC to further support the arts!
Robyn Ross 67 South Orange Avenue South Orange, NJ 07079 (973) 913-1100 SOPAC Members save 10% off, including sale items (clothing only). Ask about special offers on fine jewelry.
South Orange Camera Shop 77 S Orange Ave South Orange, NJ 07079 (973) 763-6450 SOPAC Members save 10%
South Orange Frame Shop 6 Sloan Street South Orange, NJ 07079 (973) 762-0174 SOPAC Members save 10%
The Good Shepherd Book Store 54 South Orange Avenue South Orange, NJ 07079 (973) 763-4700 SOPAC Members save 15%
The Tenth Muse Gallery 99 Baker Street Maplewood, NJ 07040 (973) 313-2722 SOPAC Members save 10%
*If you are interested in having your business join the network, contact 973-275-1114 x 105.
Patricia A. Bell Collection Unveiled at SOPAC
On Saturday, November 15th SOPAC officially opened its first art exhibition with the Patricia A. Bell Collection. Featuring works by Chuck Close, Catherine Opie, Mercy Moya and James Sienna, the exhibition extends through the first, second and third floors of SOPAC and is open to the public.
The art embraces a variety of mediums including photography, sketch art, and oil on canvas, and highlights Ms. Bell’s affinity for imaginative and diverse contemporary work. Curated by Mari D' Alessandro, Director of Exhibition Programs at the Visual Arts Center of New Jersey in Summit, Ms. Alessandro worked closely with Ms. Bell to arrange this expansive body of work on display at SOPAC.
SOPAC held a festive and well attended reception to recognize Ms. Bell’s generous loan of these unique pieces. It was also an opportunity for SOPAC to thank its members for their valued support while providing them with an exclusive first look at the artwork.
This exhibition reflects the evolution of SOPAC as an arts center. This very generous loan of incredible artwork from Ms. Bell’s collection, has allowed SOPAC to include a visual component to its presentations of the arts.
Patricia Bell and SOPAC both believe that the visual and performing arts complement one another. A strong supporter of SOPAC artist-in-residence Lydia Johnson Dance, Ms. Bell arranged for Lydia’s company to dance at art exhibits at the Visual Art Center of New Jersey. SOPAC is pleased to now do something similar – demonstrate how the visual arts are a natural partner to the performing arts SOPAC presents.
SOPAC Announces Season Three!
August 1, 2008—SOPAC (South Orange Performing Arts Center) is pleased to announce the third season of exciting and unforgettable performances. The 2008/2009 schedule features many award-winning and internationally acclaimed artists, including special family performances. From music and dance, to theater and comedy, there is something for everyone to enjoy!
Season Three 2008/2009 Schedule
Upcoming Performances
Past Season 3 Performances
Subscriptions A SOPAC ‘Create Your Own’ subscription gives each patron the opportunity to make their own package and choose the performances they want to see. By purchasing an equal number of tickets to 3 and 4 performances, you will save 15% off of the regular ticket price. Purchasing an equal number of tickets to 5 or more performances will save you 25% off the regular ticket price. Subscriptions may not be combines with any other offer.
When do Season Three tickets go on sale? Mon, Aug 4 – Subscriptions on sale to SOPAC Members Mon, Aug 11 – Subscriptions on sale to general public / Single tickets on sale to SOPAC Members Mon, Aug 18 – Single tickets on sale to general public
How to purchase tickets Online – Season Three tickets go on sale on sopacnow.org starting Mon, Aug 18 Phone– Call 973.313.ARTS (2787) Box Office– visit the SOPAC Box Office (Mon-Fri 12noon-7pm, Sat 10am-2pm, and 2hrs prior to all performances, Closed on Sundays) Mail– Download Season 3 Subscription Order Form and mail it to SOPAC Box Office, One SOPAC Way, South Orange, NJ 07079
Lydia Johnson Dance Classes Return to SOPAC in Season 3
This Fall Lydia Johnson Dance, SOPAC's dance company in residence, returns with a full schedule of classes in the SOPAC Loft. Offering a variety of classes for all ages, ability levels and interests, these classes are a fun way to get moving at SOPAC.
Each class meets 12x during the semester plus a 13th day for an evening of students work.
$350 per class for the semester*
$600 for 2 classes*
*Sibling discounts are 10%
Lydia Johnson Dance
MONDAYS AT SOPAC
4:00- 5:00 PM: Intro to Ballet and Choreography (Grades K-2) This class focuses on the basic structures of early ballet technique while allowing children to experience a joyous exploration of movement. The choreography portion of the class encourages a growing awareness of the use of dance technique as a creative tool. Children will show short pieces of choreography at the end of the semester. Teachers: Ferrell Alexander, Lydia Johnson
5:00- 6:00 PM: Ballet and Choreography I (Grades 2-4) This class is broken into two segments with LJD Company member Ferrell Alexander (formerly with Aspen/Santa Fe Ballet) teaching a Royal Academy-based ballet class followed by Lydia Johnson teaching beginning Choreography. Choreographic tools, such as: levels, theme and variation, canons, movement dynamics and spatial design are explored. The class culminates in a student showing of works in progress. Teachers: Ferrell Alexander, Lydia Johnson
6:00-7:00 PM Ballet and Choreography II (Grades 4-9 including beginners)This class is broken into two segments with LJD Company member Ferrell Alexander (formerly with Aspen/Santa Fe Ballet) teaching a Royal Academy-based ballet class followed by Lydia Johnson teaching beginning choreography. Level II classes incorporate additional skills as students grow in their abilities to compose dances. Partnering and group partnering are introduced. Students begin to use music as a part of their creative process. The class culminates in a student showing of works in progress. Teachers: Ferrell Alexander, Lydia Johnson
7:30 –8:30 PM: Ballet for Teens and Adults (Including Athletes, Actors, Musicians & CEOs) This is the perfect ballet class for adult or teen beginners, or for students with some prior training, who wish to experience the joyous physicality of ballet. Finding classes for teens is difficult and this class will allow athletes, actors and others to add a dance class to their week. Ballet alleviates stress and encourages grace and efficiency of movement, which can help in other areas of creative expression. Teacher: Ferrell Alexander.
Nai Ni Chen Dance Company is offering classes to kids and teenagers between the ages of 8-16.
This is a great opportunity to learn from and perform with the world renowned dancers of Nai-Ni Chen Dance Company on the SOPAC stage.
Cost: $375
Includes: * 10 Dance classes * 2 Full rehearsals * Costume and prop rental * One ticket to the Chinese New Year Banquet at SOPAC
For more information call Nai-Ni Chen Dance Company at 800-650-0246.
*No classes Nov 26th, Dec 10th, 24th, and 31st.
SOPAC Announces Season Three!
August 1, 2008—SOPAC (South Orange Performing Arts Center) is pleased to announce the third season of exciting and unforgettable performances. The 2008/2009 schedule features many award-winning and internationally acclaimed artists, including special family performances. From music and dance, to theater and comedy, there is something for everyone to enjoy!
Season Three 2008/2009 Schedule
Upcoming Performances
Past Season 3 Performances
Subscriptions A SOPAC ‘Create Your Own’ subscription gives each patron the
opportunity to make their own package and choose the performances they
want to see. By purchasing an equal number of tickets to 3 and 4
performances, you will save 15% off of the regular ticket price.
Purchasing an equal number of tickets to 5 or more performances will
save you 25% off the regular ticket price. Subscriptions may not be
combines with any other offer.
When do Season Three tickets go on sale? Mon, Aug 4 – Subscriptions on sale to SOPAC Members Mon, Aug 11 – Subscriptions on sale to general public / Single tickets on sale to SOPAC Members Mon, Aug 18 – Single tickets on sale to general public
How to purchase tickets Online – Season Three tickets go on sale on sopacnow.org starting Mon, Aug 18 Phone– Call 973.313.ARTS (2787) Box Office– visit the SOPAC Box Office (Mon-Fri 12noon-7pm, Sat 10am-2pm, and 2hrs prior to all performances, Closed on Sundays) Mail– Download Season 3 Subscription Order Form and mail it to SOPAC Box Office, One SOPAC Way, South Orange, NJ 07079
Australia's Strange Fruit is a Melbourne-based performing arts company that produces and performs a remarkable style of work that fuses theater, dance and circus, using a unique elevated medium.
Perched atop 4 flexible poles of original design, the troupe delivers a sublime performance, bending and swaying in the air, captivating and engaging the audience in absolute fascination.
Originally based on the image of a field of wheat swaying in the breeze, the poles' extreme strength and flexibility allow the performer to bow to impossible angles, swaying back and forth in a hypnotizing dance as the audience looks up in wonder.
With a world-renowned repertoire that celebrates a wide variety of themes and stories, the company has achieved near-cult status in almost every continent across the globe. Performing regularly at festivals, special events and private functions, their sublime, hypnotic beauty is truly remarkable and must be experienced to appreciate its full effect.