UPCOMING
EVENTS
Before we begin construction, we’re hosting events to help share the new vision for the Rialto, fundraise for the Rialto Reimagined campaign, and build connections within the community.
Spotlight Series
Westfield has a rich and storied connection to creativity. World-renowned actors, poets, screenwriters, painters, illustrators, architects, business leaders, and more have called Westfield home. We’re bringing these creative luminaries back to Westfield to tell their story, dive into their experience in our town, and reflect on the new vision of the Rialto. Throughout each 90-minute conversation and Q&A, they discuss the importance of creative community spaces and share how their creative expression was cultivated during their time in Westfield.
Past Spotlight Series guests include rock and roll photographer Jay Blakesberg, Tony-nominated Broadway composer Matthew Sklar, playwright and novelist Marc Acito, DJ and producer DJ_Dave, and writer and publisher Wendy Loggia.
Spotlight Series events are taking a short break, but we’re excited to announce our fall events soon. In the meantime, you can watch recordings of past events on our YouTube channel.
Past Speakers
Open Houses
While we prepare for construction to begin, we’re using this time to invite the community into the Rialto to learn more about our vision, meet members of the board, and share excitement in this project. We’ll be opening our doors during town-wide events like Spring Fling, Sweet Sounds Downtown, Fall Fest, and more to invite the community in. Check out the calendar below.
Speaking Engagements
All year long, we’re available to come and speak to your group about our vision, future programming, and partnership opportunities. If you have a group event and are interested in having a Rialto representative come and speak, please contact us at info@rialtowestfield.org.
MEET THE MODERATOR
Garrett Vogel is a media professional with a passion for storytelling across radio and television. Best known for his work on Elvis Duran and the Morning Show, Garrett has built a career blending creativity, humor, and authenticity to connect with millions of listeners. His behind-the-scenes production skills and on-air personality make him a versatile presence in broadcasting, while his experience in television has further expanded his reach. Beyond the studio, Garrett is proud to call Westfield, New Jersey home, where he finds balance, community, and inspiration. Dedicated to both his craft and his town, Garrett continues to bridge national media influence with local connection, proving that great storytelling begins with authenticity.
UPCOMING EVENTS
FROM WESTFIELD TO HOLLYWOOD… AND BACK AGAIN: WILL & AARON EISENBERG
Aaron and Will Eisenberg are a WGA Award-nominated screenwriting team from Westfield, NJ. In 2024, they sold two original films to Amazon Studios: An R-rated vacation comedy, SPORKINFEESTEN, with Bobby Farrelly attached to direct, and an untitled, animated family movie. In 2023, the Eisenbergs released their chart-topping college admissions comedy series, BIG ENVELOPES, as an Audible Original, starring Abbi Jacobson and Susie Essman. Their star-studded 2022 comedy, CURSED FRIENDS, is available to stream on Paramount+, and their 2020 Blumhouse horror-comedy, GOOD BOY, can be found on Hulu. Among other credits, Aaron and Will served as staff writers on Guillermo Del Toro's Netflix series 3BELOW: TALES OF ARCADIA, and created Nickelodeon's first-ever animated original TV movie, ALBERT.
Join the Spotlight Series to be a part of a creative exchange with the award-nominated Eisenbergs.
PHOTO CREDIT: Mac Fisken
TICKETING INFORMATION
Purchasing Tickets
Tickets may be purchased online at www.rialtowestfield.org. We accept Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Discover cards. All tickets must be paid for at the time of order – we are unable to hold tickets without payment.
Ticket Delivery
Upon purchase, tickets will be sent by email and presented on your mobile device upon arrival at the Rialto.
Ticket Exchanges and Returns
All sales are final, and no refunds are offered.
Photography and Video
Taking photographs or video recording during a performance is strictly prohibited.
Consent
By entering the facility, patrons consent to the use of their voice and likeness without compensation in film, videotape, photography and/or sound recording at any events, and agree to release Rialto Center for Creativity from any liability on account of such use.
SIDEWALK GALLERIES AT THE RIALTO
Since we purchased the building, we’ve used the space to interact with local groups and showcase creativity through Sidewalk Galleries covering a wide range of topics, including visual art, film, and poetry.
The Sidewalk Galleries are generously supported by
This program is made possible in part by a 2025 HEART (History, Education, Arts Reaching Thousands) Grant from the Union County Board of County Commissioners.
ACCESSIBILITY, VISITOR INFO, AND PARKING
Currently, the Rialto is not open to visitors, except for our Board of Trustees meetings and the ticketed monthly Spotlight Series.
The Rialto will be fully ADA-compliant once built. Inclusion is a key value of the Rialto, and we’re striving to make creative programming available for all visitors regardless of backgrounds, physical abilities, sensory experiences, and more.