The defending Atlantic League Champion Newark Bears opened up their 2008 pre-season schedule with a pair of victories over the Somerset Patriots. Grab the family and head out to a game. Individual game tickets may be purchased at the Bears & Eagles Riverfront Stadium box office, online at www.newarkbears.com, or by calling 1-866-55-4BEAR.

On May 31, one of the greatest interpreters of the American Songbook, celebrated vocalist, pianist and "America's Ambassador of Song" Michael Feinstein will join the New Jersey Symphony Orchestra for an unforgettable evening of your favorite songs.