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Axelrod Performing Arts Center’s most iconic event returns on October 18, 2025! The New Jersey Arts Icon Gala honors trailblazers who have made significant contributions to New Jersey’s vibrant arts scene, crowning them as our New Jersey icon.
The evening is a can't-miss event at the Axelrod Performing Arts Center and features a cocktail hour, silent auction, a concert by John Pizzarelli, award presentation, post-show reception, and MORE!
Honoring
JOHN PIZZARELLI
Hosted by Gala Co-Chairs
JAMES AARON
BOBBI KRANTZ
EVENT GALLERY
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ICON SPONSORS
JAMES & MADLYN AARON ANONYMOUS
IDOL SPONSORS
JANA ADELSON BOBBI KRANTZ FAGESON FAMILY FUND monmouth medical
STAR SPONSORS
DEBBIE ANSELL & JERRY ZARO
TOM & SUSAN CHERIN
ELISE FELDMAN
NORMAN KONITZ
RON ROSBRUCH
DRS. ARTHUR & JUDITH TOPILOW
ANSELL GRIMM & AARON, PC
SOLOIST SPONSORS
JUDY ANGELO
CLAIRE BOREN
ED HOYE
NANCY KARPF
ROBERT MILLER
ROBERT PORTMAN
LINDA STARZMAN
BARRY WEISBORD
MARK & JANE WILF
UNDERWRITERS
BURT CONRAD SZERLIP
RECEPTION BAND
ALAN & SONNY WINTERS
DECOR
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