New Jersey Stage logo
New Jersey Stage Menu



 

Northern New Jersey Community Foundation to Celebrate 25th Anniversary With a Game Show Program Featuring Improv Comedy Group, Howdy Stranger

originally published: 09/19/2023


(HACKENSACK, NJ) -- The Northern New Jersey Community Foundation (NNJCF) will hold its 25th Anniversary Celebration on Thursday, October 26, 2023 from 6:00pm to 8:00pm at Aura Restaurant & Bar, located at 159 Main Street in Hackensack, New Jersey.  The festivities feature a cocktail reception with appetizers, a wine/beer open bar, an interactive game-show style awards ceremony emceed by Ryan Huban from the professional improv group, Howdy Stranger, and a New Jersey trivia contest.  The celebration's net proceeds will help support the Foundation’s work in the arts, creative placemaking, environmental protection, civic engagement, public health and local education in North Jersey communities.

Community Leaders to be Honored: The program will honor the Northern New Jersey Community Foundation's President and co-founder, Michael Shannon.  These local heroes in civic leadership, the arts and the environment also will be honored for their contributions to the community:

* Jennylyn Brown, President of the Hackensack Garden Club and Chair of the Hackensack Environmental Commission

* Monica Chavarria-Malin, President of the Hackensack Art Club

* Albert Dib, The City of Hackensack Director of Redevelopment and Economic Development




Promote your shows at New Jersey Stage! Click here for info



Registration and Sponsorship Opportunities: 

The cost per ticket is $125 per person, $600 for five tickets, $1,250 for ten tickets, $1,875 for 15 tickets and  $2,500 for 20 tickets.  Tickets are available for purchase online.

Sponsorship levels, ranging from $150 to $5,000, are available for individuals and businesses to participate.  Funds raised from the sponsorships will be used to benefit the NNJCF's new and ongoing programs in the arts, creative placemaking, environmental protection, civic engagement, and more.

To date, sponsors for the event are: Winne, Banta, Basralian & Kahn, P.C., a Wheel of Giving Sponsor.  For information about sponsorship opportunities and relevant marketing opportunities, click here.

People unable to attend are invited to support the organization by making a donation online or by sending a check made out to The Northern NJ Community Foundation (NNJCF), 1 University Plaza Drive, Suite 128, Hackensack, NJ 07601.

Celebrating 25 Years in the Community: With the motto 'What can we do together, that we can't do alone?", the Northern New Jersey Community Foundation helps communities in North Jersey become better places to live, work, and enjoy by bringing people together to address pressing issues in the region, such as public health, environmental protection, civil society and education.  Founded in 1998, the NNJCF has awarded over $1 million in grants to nonprofit organizations and scholarships to local residents.  Through its ArtsBergen initiative, opportunities have been created for artists, designers and makers, while also leveraging the power of the arts and creative placemaking to enhance communities in Bergen County.  The Foundation's Climate Action Mobilization Project (CAMP) helps Hackensack and neighboring communities become more resilient.in northern New Jersey.

To get involved in the Northern New Jersey Community Foundation's work, call 201-568-5608 or send an e-mail to nnjcf@nnjcf.org.




Promote your shows at New Jersey Stage! Click here for info



Founded in 1998, the Northern New Jersey Community Foundation, a not-for-profit 501(c) 3 organization based in Hackensack, New Jersey, works with local governments, school districts, businesses, non-profit organizations, and citizen groups to improve community life.  Through collaborative partnerships, regional problems are identified and resolved.  Opportunities are discovered and explored by talking and learning from each other and sharing ideas, best practices, services and resources.  The Foundation's primary areas of work are the environment, arts and culture, public health, education, civic engagement and philanthropy.


 

EVENT PREVIEWS

The

The Big Apple Comedy Club presents Anthony DeVito, Katie Hannigan, Moody McCarthy and John Rizzo at Newton Theatre

(NEWTON, NJ) -- The Big Apple Comedy Club returns to The Newton Theatre on Friday, July 11, 2025. This laugh-packed night features four, hilarious comedians coming to the stage for one epic night. Don’t miss Anthony DeVito, Katie Hannigan, Moody McCarthy and John Rizzo. Showtime is 8:00pm.



bergenpac

bergenpac presents Colin Jost

(ENGLEWOOD, NJ) -- Bergen Performing Arts Center (bergenPAC) presents Colin Jost on Friday, August 1, 2025 at 8:00pm. Jost is a writer, performer and author best known for his work on "Saturday Night Live." Jost starting writing for "SNL" in 2005 and has been the co-anchor of the show's “"Weekend Update" since 2014.



Count

Count Basie Center for the Arts presents Colin Jost

(RED BANK, NJ) -- Count Basie Center for the Arts presents Colin Jost on Thursday, August 7, 2025 at 7:30pm. Jost is a writer, performer and author best known for his work on "Saturday Night Live." Jost starting writing for "SNL" in 2005 and has been the co-anchor of the show's “"Weekend Update" since 2014.



NJPAC

NJPAC presents Comedian Mo Amer

(NEWARK, NJ) -- One of America's hottest comedians, Mo Amer, will perform at the New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) on Saturday, August 9, 2025 at 8:00pm. Mo Amer's journey is unlike any other. He went from being a Palestinian child in Kuwait to a war refugee in Texas, eventually rising to become one of the most popular comics in the country. His life story serves as the foundation for his hilarious and surprising comedy. Mo is the creator and star of the award-winning, semi-autobiographical Netflix series Mo.



Carteret

Carteret PAC presents Rich Francese’s Italian American Comedy All Stars

Carteret Performing Arts & Events Center is located at 46 Washington Avenue in Carteret, New Jersey.



FEATURED EVENTS

ART | COMEDY | DANCE | FILM | MUSIC | THEATRE | COMMUNITY

To narrow results by date range, categories,
or region of New Jersey
click here for our advanced search.


Terry

Terry Fator: On The Road Again

Thursday, July 10, 2025 @ 8:00pm
Carteret Performing Arts Center
46 Washington Ave, Carteret, NJ 07008
category: comedy


 

Drew

Drew Dunn

Friday, July 18, 2025 @ 8:00pm
Avenel Performing Arts Center
150 Avenel Street, Avenel, NJ 07001
category: comedy


 

Dauood

Dauood Naimyar

Saturday, July 19, 2025 @ 8:00pm
Avenel Performing Arts Center
150 Avenel Street, Avenel, NJ 07001
category: comedy