SOPAC (South Orange Performing Arts Center) One SOPAC Way, South Orange, NJ 07079

"Great intimate atmosphere! Really not a bad seat in the house. Easy to find, park and very helpful assistants. We went for a Blues guitar fest, but can imagine any type of venue to be just as satisfying."

"Went to the Blues Show on Saturday night (1-27). Front row left balcony seats never fail. Great show at one of our favorite venues. The staff, the acoustics always come through. Grab a bite to eat & have a drink before and or after the show. Great restaurants & bars surround SOPAC. Shows in 'The Loft' also has great music to see."

"I attended Lynette Jamin' in the Loft on Wednesday Eve Dec.20. The lift was an excellent choice to host this evening of Jazz. I met a few new friends and we were delighted to be in SOPAC surrounded by the Gallery of Art. I will be returning for future events."

"The 24th annual Giants of Jazz produced by John Lee and well supported by Stephen Beaudoin and the SOPAC staff was beyond fabulous with an extraordinary lineup of top musicians who graced us with several hours of incredible music."

"The Pedrito Martinez Group was phenomenal! Upon entering the venue, the director of SOPAC told us that we came on the right night, and we’re in for a great time, and boy, was he right! When Pedrito started, the show, he was on fire, and the fire didn’t go out all night. He and his band never stopped, they were relentless! One song blended fluidly into the next. And the two dancers who would occasionally come on stage just lent to the atmosphere of celebration and joy. Pedrito and all the band members were clearly accomplished musicians, and proved it at the end of the show (no spoilers). Great show, great night. If you like (or even want to sample) Afro-Cuban music, Pedrito will set a high bar. I’ll absolutely see him again anytime."