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Friday, September 05, 2025 @ 7:00pm



Carteret Performing Arts Center
46 Washington Ave, Carteret, NJ 07008

The lights shine bright at the Carteret Performing Arts Center in Carteret, New Jersey, as Rising Star Promotions celebrates a decade of delivering action-packed boxing with a night that promises fireworks from start to finish.

Marking the 10-year anniversary of Rising Star Promotions, this special event showcases a stacked lineup of local talent and world-rated contenders including Anthony Velasquez, Carlos González, Thomas Blumenfeld and Lisandra Contreras all hungry to make their mark. These are the warriors on the verge of world title opportunities, and they’re bringing the fight back to Jersey in a big way.

From the gritty prospects to the polished contenders, this card is a testament to Rising Star Promotions’ unwavering commitment to keeping the heartbeat of local boxing alive. Join us for a night of adrenaline, legacy, and hometown pride, as we salute 10 years of building champions and unforgettable moments in the ring.

This isn’t just a fight night, it’s a celebration of everything boxing should be. Don’t miss it.




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EVENT PREVIEWS

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Hunterdon

Hunterdon Hills Playhouse presents "Some Enchanted Evening"

(HAMPTON, NJ) -- Hunterdon Hills Playhouse presents Some Enchanted Evening from April 7 through May 16, 2026. This is a celebration of songs that have become a part of our lives. We sing them in the shower and we sing them to entertain and amuse.



Arden

Arden Children's Theatre presents "The Stinky Cheese Man and Other Fairly Stupid Tales"

(PHILADELPHIA, PA) -- This spring, Arden Children's Theatre invites families into a hilariously twisted world where classic fairy tales don't go quite as expected in its next production of the 2025/26 season, The Stinky Cheese Man and Other Fairly Stupid Tales (The Stinky Cheese Man). Based on the beloved book by Jon Scieszka and Lane Smith, adapted by John Glore, the production brings the book's fractured fairy tales to life for kids and adults alike. Directed by Steve Pacek, the production runs on the Arden’s Arcadia stage with previews starting April 8, opening night on April 18, with performances running through May 31.



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Bruce Springsteen And The E Street Band's Land Of Hope And Dreams American Tour Announced For Spring 2026

(NEWARK, NJ) -- Bruce Springsteen and The E Street Band will launch their Land Of Hope And Dreams American Tour across the country this spring, kicking off at Minneapolis' Target Center on March 31. The 20-date run will feature 19 arena shows, including several local shows in New Jersey, New York, and Philadelphia.



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The Broadway Theatre of Pitman presents "A Bronx Tale, The Musical"

(PITMAN, NJ) -- The Broadway Theatre of Pitman presents A Bronx Tale, The Musical, across three weekends from April 24 to May 17, 2026. Step into the vibrant streets of the 1960s Bronx in this gripping musical about a young man torn between the steady guidance of his hardworking father and the alluring power of a local mob boss.












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