Independent Arts News Reporting The Holiday Season is Swinging with Bucks Live! Concerts
Reported on Friday, December 5, 2025.
Pictured Above: Eric Mintel (right) and his quartet present “A Charlie Brown Christmas” at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, December 11, while renown vocalist Jane Monheit (left) brings her holiday concert to the Zlock Performing Arts Center Friday, December 19. Photo credit: Contributed.
NEWSROOM POST: NEWTOWN, PA
Take in the Eric Mintel Quartet’s ‘A Charlie Brown Christmas’ December 11 followed by celebrated jazz vocalist Jane Monheit December 19
Newtown, PA – Bucks County Community College can help you get into the holiday spirit with a pair of swinging jazz concerts as part of its Bucks Live! series of cultural events.
First, the Eric Mintel Quartet brings back the soundtrack of your youth with “A Charlie Brown Christmas” at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, December 11. Mintel’s career highlights include two performances by invitation at the White House, several concerts at the Kennedy Center, and a special concert at the United Nations. He’ll be joined by Nelson Hill on sax and flute, Jack Hegyi on bass, and Dave Mohn on drums.
Jazz legend Dave Brubeck said, “As long as music attracts dedicated young musicians like Eric Mintel, jazz will continue to thrive and progress as a voice of freedom!”
Tickets for “A Charlie Brown Christmas” are $20 for adults and $10 for children under age 12, and free for BCCC students with current ID.
Next, Jane Monheit, one of the top blues and jazz artists of 2025, comes to Newtown at 7:30 p.m. Friday, December 19. Known for her soulful blend of classic jazz and contemporary flair, Monheit brings warmth, elegance, and holiday spirit to every stage she graces. With over two decades of acclaimed performances, award-winning albums, and collaborations with some of jazz’s greatest talents, Monheit’s heartfelt interpretations of the Great American Songbook — and timeless holiday favorites —promise an unforgettable evening of music, joy, and sophistication.
Tickets for Jane Monheit’s Holiday Concert are $40 and free for BCCC students with current ID.
All performances take place in the Zlock Performing Arts Center on the Newtown Campus at 275 Swamp Rd., Newtown, Pa., where there is ample free parking. The Zlock lobby bar opens at 6 p.m., offering a selection of beer, wine, soft drinks and snacks (cash only). Learn more and purchase tickets bucks.edu/tickets.
The holiday jazz concerts are part of the Bucks Live! series of innovative programs that entertain, inspire, and enrich Bucks County’s cultural landscape. For a full schedule of Bucks Live! performances, visit bucks.edu/tickets.
About the Zlock Performing Arts Center:
Located on the campus of Bucks County Community College, the Zlock Performing Arts Center is a state-of-the-art venue that presents a variety of acclaimed performances in music, theater, dance, and more throughout the year.
About the Bucks County Community College:
Founded in 1964, Bucks County Community College is a two-year, public institution offering more than 90 programs of study that lead to either an associate degree or certificate, as well as many workforce training programs on campus, on site, or online. Successful graduates directly launch a career or transfer to four-year colleges and universities to complete a bachelor’s degree, depending on the major. Classes are offered on campus in Newtown, Bristol, and Perkasie, and worldwide through Bucks Online. To learn more, visit bucks.edu.
