Heritage Concert to Benefit Autism Research

Art Speaks for Autism and The Children’s Hospital at Saint Peter’s University Hospital will present a night of dance and music to benefit autism research.

"Heritage" will take place from 5-8 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 25 at the Performing Arts Center at Middlesex County College. It will feature performances of Kathake, Bharatanatyam, fusion, and Bollywood dance and music, according to a press release from Saint Peter's University Hospital.

"Featured performers include Rajesh Paranjape, vocals; Anirban Dasgupta, sarod (a classical Indian musical instrument similar to the lute); Anil Khare, tabla (another Indian musical instrument, much like the bongos, that is used in Hindustani music); Jon Lango, drums, and Andrew Shuntz, keyboards," the release said. 

General admission tickets are $20. VIP section tickets are $30. 

Proceeds will benefit the autism program at The Children's Hospital at Saint Peter's University Hospital. 

For more information, call (201) 203-2603 or visit www.artspeaksforautism.org for tickets and additional information