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You don’t have to spend a fortune to enjoy great classical music, jazz, a choral concert or dance performance. Rutgers University in Newark has announced its 2011-2012 concert schedule. All events are open to the public; most are free of charge except where indicated.

All programs, dates and locations are subject to change; for updated information and additional events, visit www.newark.rutgers.edu/arts. John Cotton Dana Library, Paul Robeson Campus Center and Bradley Hall are wheelchair-accessible.

MUSIC AND DANCE, FALL 2011-SPRING 2012

Oct. 6, Leo Johnson and the Jazz Elders; Dana Room, John Cotton Dana Library, 185 University Ave., 973/353-5222

Oct. 10, 2:30 p.m., Celestial Grace: A Symposium on Cambodian Dance & Culture; lecture/demonstration by the Angkor Dance Troupe; 3rd floor Dance Theater, Paul Robeson Campus Center, 350 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.

Oct. 10, 7- 9 p.m., Celestial Grace: A Symposium of Cambodian Dance & Culture; concert of Cambodian Classical and Folk dance by the Angkor Dance Troupe. Bradley Hall Theatre, Bradley Hall, 110 Warren St. Reception in theater lobby following the performance.

Oct. 19, 2:30 -3:50 p.m., Jazz with Prof. Lewis Porter, poet Sean Singer; Dana Room, John Cotton Dana Library, 185 University Ave., 973/353-5222

Nov. 2, 5 p.m., Max Zorin, violin; Paul Robeson Gallery, Paul Robeson Campus Center, 350 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.

Nov. 8, Bradford Hayes Ensemble, Dana Room, John Cotton Dana Library, 185 University Ave., 973/353-5222

Nov. 9, 12:30 p.m., Duo Narum-Berger: Leighann Narum, guitar; Sara Berger, flute; Paul Robeson Gallery, Paul Robeson Campus Center, 350 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.

Nov. 16, 2:30 -3:50 p.m., Jazz with Prof. Lewis Porter, piano; Vincent Gardner, trombone; and Dan Fauolk, saxophone; bass and drum players to be announced; Dana Room, John Cotton Dana Library, 185 University Ave., Newark, 973/353-5222

Dec. 4, 4 p.m. , Holiday Concert by the Rutgers University Chorus, John Floreen, conductor; $5, $25, $25; information and tickets: jfloreen@earthlink.net or 973/353-5194 Episcopal Church of the Holy Spirit, 36 Gould St., Verona

Dec. 11, 3 p.m., Holiday Concert by the Rutgers University Chorus, John Floreen, conductor; $5, $25, $25; information and tickets: jfloreen@earthlink.net or 973/353-5194 St. Mary’s Abbey Church, Newark

Dec. 12, 11:30 a.m., Holiday Concert by the Rutgers University Chorus, John Floreen, conductor; information: 973/353-5194; Paul Robeson Gallery, Paul Robeson Campus Center, 350 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.

For more information, please contact Carla Capizzi, 973/353-5263, or email: capizzi@rutgers.edu.

GETTING TO RUTGERS UNIVERSITY IN NEWARKBY MASS TRANSIT: Rutgers-Newark can be reached by New Jersey Transit buses and trains, the PATH train and Amtrak from New York City, and by the Newark Light Rail, Washington Street Station or Broad Street Station.

BY CAR: Rutgers-Newark can be reached by the Garden State Parkway, New Jersey Turnpike, Routes 95, 21, 78, and 280, and the Lincoln and Holland tunnels. Metered parking is available on University Avenue. Other parking: Rutgers-Newark’s parking garage (200 University Ave.) or the Bradley Hall Lot. Printable maps and driving directions at: www.newark.rutgers.edu/maps/index.php

• Contact Name: Carla Capizzi
• Contact Phone: 973/353-5263
• Contact Email: capizzi@rutgers.edu