City Rolls Out Plans for 350th Anniversary Year Celebration
The first programming schedule for the City of Newark’s 350th Anniversary Celebration, announced today by the Newark Celebration 350 Committee (NC350), spans more than a hundred events and countless activities, with the guarantee of more to come.
The talents and accomplishments of Newark citizens, the city’s rich history and its vibrancy today are central to the festivities, which are being presented by a unique coalition of residents and community stalwarts, such as Essex County, Newark Public Library, Newark Museum, Rutgers University-Newark, New Jersey Symphony Orchestra (NJSO), the New Jersey Devils and New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC).
Here are some of the highlights:
DISCOUNT & COMPLIMENTARY TICKETS
Prudential Center and the New Jersey Devils Tickets for 2016
Prudential Center and the New Jersey Devils will make 35,000 tickets available to Newark residents throughout 2016. Tickets for select games in 2016 will be available through an online registration for Newark residents. Game dates and registration information will be will be announced in November for games taking place in January – April. Games available through this offer in September – December will be announced in August.
NJPAC: $3.50 for 350
A limited number of tickets for select performances will be available for $3.50 at the box office only, commencing on Monday, Nov. 16, 2015. Valid ID required, maximum two tickets per person. The offer is good for these performances, with more to be announced:
- The Hip Hop Nutcracker (Dec. 19)
- The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra (Jan. 8)
- Dance Theatre of Harlem (Jan. 15)
- Orchestre National de France (Jan. 29)
- Disney’s FANTASIA – Live in Concert (Feb. 19)
- Cinderella, Russian National Ballet Theatre (March 10)
- Dodge Poetry at NJPAC: Newark Voices (March 18)
- San Francisco Symphony (April 15)
- Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater (May 6 and 7)
NJSO
Through the Newark Neighbors Program, complimentary tickets will be available to Newark neighborhood and civic groups for a number of NJSO’s concerts in 2016.
Newark Museum
Free family membership for every household in Newark. Includes unlimited free admission, discounts and special programs. Sign up at the museum.
HERE ARE SOME NEW EVENTS for 2016
Newark 350 Film Festival
Free | Dates & Venues to be announce.
A festival of classic, contemporary and historical fiction and documentary films that celebrate the spectrum of cinematic talent generated by the city. These films, which tackle social justice, race and celebrity, will be presented with post-screening discussions with Newark personalities. Curated and hosted by Emmy-nominated, award-winning Newark filmmakers Marylou and Jerome Bongiorno. Featuring the following films:
- On the Waterfront (1954) featuring actress Eva Marie Saint (born in Newark)
- Revolution ’67 (2007) filmmakers Marylou & Jerome Bongiorno
- Do the Right Thing (1989) cinematographer Ernest Dickerson (born in Newark)
- The Rule (2014) filmmakers Marylou & Jerome Bongiorno
- Fruitvale Station (2013) actor Michael B. Jordan (Arts High School alumnus)
- The King of Comedy (1983) actor Jerry Lewis (born in Newark)
The Power of Words: Amiri Baraka
April-May 2016
The students of the Paulo Freire Charter School, in conjunction with the Tribeca Film Institute, will film a short documentary to interpret the poetic words of the late Amiri Baraka of Newark. The film will screen at the Tribeca Film Festival in May. Students and residents of Newark may also see the film at the CityPlex12 Newark cinemas sometime around April 18-29.
350 over 12: 12 Highlights from the Newark 350th Celebration
Newark media producer Robyn Leigh Butler will document highlights of the Newark celebration in 12 webisodes to be produced throughout the year. Find them on YouTube and at nc350.org.
The Many Faces of Art/ Arts in the Parks and Garden
United Parks As One
January – August 2016
Multiple venues: Jesse Allen Park (Central and South Ward), Nat Turner Park (Central Ward), Mildred Helms Park (South Ward), Peace Park (East Ward) and Ujimma Garden (Central Ward)
United Parks As One will bring together artists and community members to create stories depicting historic Newark communities now and then. Teachers and artists will hold production workshops at participating community centers and churches. As part of this program, the Ujimma Garden will present “The Power of Music,” which uses music coupled with gardening as therapy, as its gift to Newark.
There are many, many more events and happenings! As usual all events will be listed on our site!
