Cultural Events
FREE Classical/Cultural Performances
As part of the Foundation's continued outreach program and its commitment to the residents of New Jersey to provide cultural experiences to all, FREE classical/cultural programs are offered at the PNC Bank Arts Center in Holmdel during the summer concert season.
The performances are open to all residents of New Jersey. What a great way to introduce young people to the tradition of classical music, jazz and pops. Beginning in 1999, the Foundation has presented world-class performances such as those listed below:
Past Performances:
- Canadian Brass
- New Jersey Symphony
- New York Pops with Skitch Henderson
- Peter Nero and the Philly Pops
- The Lincoln Center Jazz Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis
- The New York Philharmonic
- US Army Field Band
- Westfield Symphony Orchestra
Please be advised that everyone is welcome. We will be mailing out tickets this year. Please make sure to send a self-addressed stamped envelope with your request.
If not on our mailing list please call (732) 442-9200 and leave your name and address and we will add you to our mailing list.
Mailing Address:
Garden State Arts Foundation, Inc.
P.O. Box 5013
Woodbridge, NJ 07095-5013
All donations are welcome in any amount help continue our programs.
Thank You for joining us and making our 2022 season a huge success!
2023 Classical/Cultural Events
ATTEND FOR FREE! We will be mailing out tickets this year. Please make sure to send a self-addressed stamped envelope with your request.
If not on our mailing list please call (732) 442-9200 and leave your name and address and we will add you to our mailing list.
Event Rescheduled for
Thursday, July 13
7:30pm | PNC Bank Arts Center
Cousin Brucie presents:
Herman’s Hermits starring Peter Noone
Also joining him are Jay Siegel’s Tokens and The Soundtrack of Our Lives starring Al Sapienza from the Sopranos and Deborah Rennard from the TV show Dallas.
Tickets for the prior performance will be honored on the rescheduled date. If you don’t have tickets yet, you are also welcome, but Ticketholders will have preference over non-ticket holders.
Any questions please contact us at info@gsafoundation.org.
You can also follow us on Twitter GSAFREE.
Thursday, September 14
7:30pm | PNC Bank Arts Center
Malt Shop Memories Live
With The Happenings
The Coasters
Charlie Thomas Drifters
Dennis Tufano
Bobby Wilson
The Tymes
Johnny Farina
Vinnie Medugno, & The Chiclettes
Music by The Coda Band
Hosted by WABC's Vinnie Medugno
Any questions please contact us at info@gsafoundation.org.
You can also follow us on Twitter GSAFREE.
If you would like tickets for this show, please send us a
self-addressed, stamped envelope with the number of tickets
(Limit 10) and mail to
Garden State Arts Foundation, Inc.
P.O. Box 5013
Woodbridge, NJ 07095-5013
ATT: Cousin Brucie
We are extremely grateful to the following Sponsors for their generosity
Senior Events
Senior performances are presented FREE of charge by the Garden State Arts Foundation for New Jersey's senior citizens and residents with special needs.
Performances by such notables as Crystal Gayle, Michael Feinstein, Bobby Rydell, Michael Amante, Marvin Hamlisch, Al Martino, Rita Moreno, Charo, Bobby Vinton, Frankie Avalon and Tony Orlando are just a few of the top names offered to our senior audiences.
Please be advised that everyone is welcome. We will be mailing out tickets this year. Please make sure to send a self-addressed stamped envelope with your request.
If not on our mailing list please call (732) 442-9200 and leave your name and address and we will add you to our mailing list.
Mailing Address:
Garden State Arts Foundation, Inc.
P.O. Box 5013
Woodbridge, NJ 07095-5013
All donations are welcome in any amount help continue our programs.
Thank You for joining us and making our 2022 season a huge success!
2023 Senior Concert Series
ATTEND FOR FREE! We will be mailing out tickets this year. Please make sure to send a self-addressed stamped envelope with your request.
If not on our mailing list please call (732) 442-9200 and leave your name and address and we will add you to our mailing list.
Tuesday, May 9
1:30pm | PNC Bank Arts Center
Bobby Wilson’s tribute to his father, Jackie and the sounds of Motown
Tommy C’s tribute to Bobby Rydell and The Chiclettes.
Wednesday, May 17
1:30pm | PNC Bank Arts Center
The Lettermen with comedian John Pizzi
Tuesday, May 23
1:30pm | PNC Bank Arts Center
- The Sounds of the 50’s & 60’s with Kid Kyle
- The Skyliners
- The Brooklyn Bridge, and hosted by WABC’s Vinnie Medugno
Wednesday, September 6
1:30pm | PNC Bank Arts Center
- Dominic Scaglione Jr. of Jersey Boys fame sings classics by Sinatra, Dean Martin, Four Seasons
- Comedian Gary Delena
Tuesday, September 12
1:30pm | PNC Bank Arts Center
Tony Orlando w/comedian John Pizzi
Tuesday, September 26
1:30pm | PNC Bank Arts Center
- Elvis Tribute Artist -
Richie Santa
- Former Lead Singer of The Platters - Frankie Pizarro
- Bill Haley Jr.’s Comets
Richie Santa
Any questions please contact us at info@gsafoundation.org.
You can also follow us on Twitter GSAFREE.
If you would like tickets for this show, please send us a
self-addressed, stamped envelope with the number of tickets
(Limit 4) and mail to
Garden State Arts Foundation, Inc.
P.O. Box 5013
Woodbridge, NJ 07095-5013