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bergenPAC presents Matt Ross Book Talk, Jessi Uribe and Dirt Deeds

Published by New Jersey Stage

originally published: 12/11/2025

(ENGLEWOOD, NJ) -- Bergen Performing Arts Center (bergenPAC) has announced three new shows. Grow or Fold: Book Talk and Interactive Conversation with Matt Ross on Thursday, February 19, 2026 at 8:00pm; Jessi Uribe on Friday, March 6, 2026 at 8:00pm; and Dirty Deeds Tribute to AC/DC on Friday, May 8, 2026 at 8:00pm.

Tickets are on sale Friday, December 12, 2025 at 10:00am. Visit www.ticketmaster.com or call bergenPAC's Box Office at (201) 227-1030. Bergen Performing Arts Center (bergenPAC) is located at 30 North Van Brunt Street in Englewood, New Jersey.

GROW OR FOLD: Matt Ross Book Talk and Interactive Conversation | Thursday, February 19, 2026 at 8:00pm. Celebrate the release of Matt Ross's new book: GROW OR FOLD: Transform Yourself in Midlife and Beyond.  The book is a profound story of awakening your enthusiasm for growth that includes "life lessons from a creative entrepreneur".

Matt is best known for building two iconic creative education brands: School of Rock and One River School of Art & Design. That was the easy part. At 50 years old and with everything in life in freefall, Matt learned to "treat himself like a business" and documented his proven recipe to help you overcome your greatest challenges, while also teaching you how to invest in your "Pure Growth."

The New Year Brings a Call to Action.  Are you committed to enhancing the quality of your life? If so, it comes down to a simple choice: GROW or FOLD. Every purchased ticket receives a copy of Matt Ross' book, GROW or FOLD. Tickets range from $51-$65.




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Jessi Uribe | Friday, March 6, 2026 at 8:00pm. Jessi Uribe is a popular Colombian singer known for his powerful voice in Música Popular Colombiana, blending traditional rancheras, corridos, and huapangos with modern Latin sounds, singing often about love and heartbreak, gaining fame through reality shows like La Voz Colombia and hits like "Dulce Pecado." He's recognized for his emotional performances and charismatic stage presence, achieving international success and Billboard chart recognition, solidifying his status in Latin music.  Tickets range from $59-$129.

Dirty Deeds Tribute to AC/DC | Friday, May 8, 2026 at 8:00pm. Dirty Deeds - The AC/DC experience celebrates the thunderous energy of the Bon Scott and Brian Johnson era delivering a power-packed performance that takes the audience on a journey through the story that is AC/DC. Reminiscent of the legendary Australian rockers, Dirty Deeds, captures the essence of the band that defined a genre.

Channeling the electrifying guitar riffs of Angus and Malcolm Young, Dirty Deeds, recreates their chemistry and signature stage moves paying a fitting tribute to the rock 'n' roll band who ignited a global musical revolution. Tickets range from $29-$59.

Founded in 2003, the 1,367-seat Bergen Performing Arts Center, or bergenPAC, is the area's cultural mecca. Housed in a historic Art Deco-style theater boasting one of the finest acoustic halls in the United States, bergenPAC attracts a stellar roster of world-class entertainment.

The jewel in their crown is The Performing Arts School at bergenPAC – the innovative, educational performing arts initiative that, through programs, classes, outreach, school shows, and main theater presented shows, reach more than 30,000 students and community youth annually. The Performing Arts School provides community youth, age 2 months to 21 years, with unique, "hands-on" training in music, dance and theater by industry professionals. It is through the ongoing generosity of sponsors, donors, members, and patrons that the not-for-profit 501 (c)(3) corporation bergenPAC and The Performing Arts School are able to thrive and enrich our community.




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EVENT PREVIEWS

(CAPE MAY, NJ) -- The public is invited to attend "Allen AME: Our Stories, Our Space, Our Legacy," a free special program honoring the enduring history and cultural significance of the former Allen African Methodist Episcopal Church in Cape May. The event will take place on Saturday, September 19, 2026, from 1:00pm to 5:00pm at the Clemans Theater for the Arts at the historic Allen AME Church (717 Franklin Street) in Cape May.
Nearly One-Third of the Philadelphia Fringe Festival Lives at Cannonball This September

Nearly One-Third of the Philadelphia Fringe Festival Lives at Cannonball This September

(PHILADELPHIA, PA) -- Nearly one-third of the 2026 Philadelphia Fringe Festival comes to life at Cannonball Festival this September, as more than 100 artists present bold new work across five stages in a nonstop celebration of fearless live performance. Celebrating its sixth year, Cannonball is the largest hub of the Philadelphia Fringe Festival, championing a revolutionary artist-led model that prioritizes equity, experimentation, and community connection.
Catsbury Park Cat Convention to Take Place October 10-11, 2026

Catsbury Park Cat Convention to Take Place October 10-11, 2026

(HOLMDEL, NJ) -- Catsbury Park announces the return of the Catsbury Park Cat Convention, taking place October 10–11, 2026 for two full days of feline fun at Bell Works in Holmdel. The beloved annual event brings together cat lovers from across the region for a weekend filled with adoptable cats, educational presentations, celebrity guests, interactive activities, shopping, and community. Attendees can browse a bustling Vendor Village featuring artists, makers, and pet-focused businesses, meet local rescue organizations, and learn more about cat welfare and adoption efforts.
 

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