Endless Arts: October 18 to 21
The month of Endless Arts comes to an end this week with the inaugural James Moody Jazz Festival, Creation Nation Art Parade, Newark Arts Council Fundraiser and much more! Please NOTE: there are now $10 Newark Resident tickets available for 10/19 Love of Moody and 10/20 Miles Davis & Gil Evans! With ID.
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 18
Greg Gisbert Quintet
12pm - Two Gateway Center - Free
Greg Gisbert brings his Quintet (John Lee, Cyrus Chestnut, Tommy Campbell and Yotam Silberman) for a free lunchtime concert paying tribute to James Moody and presented by WBGO Jazz88.3FM. Gisbert has played with jazz legends Buddy Rich, Woody Herman's band, Clark Terry, Maria Schneider, Toshiko Akiyoshi and many others.
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 19
Newark Arts Council Fundraiser
5:30-8:00pm - $50 or $125 includes a Center Orchestra ticket to For Love of Moody
Come out and support the Newark Arts Council as we celebrate the start of a new decade for the highly regarded Open Doors Studio Tour, our annual signature citywide arts event. Now in its eleventh year, Open Doors is longer than ever. In order for this event to continue to grow, we need your support. Enjoy live jazz, food and refreshments with other supporters of the arts. For Love of Moody, concert will follow the reception. Tickets available online or at the door, with limited availability at the $125 level.
For the Love of Moody: A Jazz Celebration
8pm - NJPAC - $29-79
Featuring George Benson, The Manhattan Transfer, David Sanborn, Kenny Barron, Jon Faddis, Jimmy Heath, John Lee, Christian McBride, Paquito D'Rivera, Paul Lieberman, Todd Coolman, Adam Nussbaum, Renee Rosnes
SPECIAL FOR NEWARK RESIDENTS: $10 - visit njpac.org and use code GONEWARK. Must show ID.
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 20
Monotype Workshop
2-5pm - Sumei Art Center (20 kids max)
Learn Monotype techniques on a portable printing press with traditional tools and water based inks. Give your imagination free range and include found materials as stencils for added color and texture to create visual excitement and surprises in your art work.
Too Heavy For Words Exhibit
12-3pm - WBGO - Free
Curated by Tony Graves, this exhibit features photographs by NJ's own Risasi Dais, George Wirt, and Bill May as well as Tony Graves himself. Too Heavy For Words chronicles jazz history in New York and New Jersey, capturing the likes of Sarah Vaughan, James Moody, Jon Faddis, Carrie Smith Roy Hargrove and many more. Its on view through December 31, 2012.
James Moody: The Musician and The Man Panel Discussion
12pm - Rutgers University Institute of Jazz Studies, 185 University Avenue - Free
Moderated by George Kanzler with panelists Linda Moody, Ina Dittke, Todd Coolman, and Jon Faddis
WBGO Kids Jazz Concert Series with the Antonio Hart Quartet
12:30pm - Newark Museum - Free
Saxophonist Antonio Hart presents a tribute to the late saxophonist and Newark native, James Moody with songs and instruments showcasing Moody's versatility as a musician. This program is part of the TD James Moody Democracy of Jazz Festival.
Quarter Mile Print - Washington Park
12pm
Participate in the making of a quarter mile print. No experience needed, will give instructions and all materials provided. Printmaking is a process that is tailor-made for community involvement. This project is a community effort to create a print that is a quarter mile long. Open to everyone to participate and FREE of charge.
Magic Tree House: A Night in New Orleans
1pm & 4pm - NJPAC - $29
Based on Mary Pope Osborne's books with book and lyrics by Will Osborne and Murray Horwitz
Miles Davis and Gil Evans
8pm - NJPAC - $29-79
Terence Blanchard, Sean Jones, Christian McBride, Jimmy Cobb, Howard Johnson, Peter Erskine and Vince Mendoza leading an orchestra comprised of Bob Carlisle, Jill Collura, Dan Culpepper, Gordon Gottlieb, Frank Greene, Freddie Hendrix, Jason Jackson, Charlie Loper, Jim Pugh, Dave Riekenberg, Tim Ries, Stacey Shames, Bob Sheppard, Marvin Stamm, Dave Taylor, Rick Todd and Dan Willis.
SPECIAL FOR NEWARK RESIDENTS: $10 - visit njpac.org and use code GONEWARK. Must show ID.
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 21
Dorthaan's Place with the Geri Allen Quartet and Maurice Chestnut
11am - Nico Kitchen + Bar - $45 adults/$15 children
The kickoff of a new, monthly jazz brunch jam session series dubbed Dorthaan's Place, named for and curated by Newark's First Lady of Jazz, Dorthaan Kirk, Program Coordinator at WBGO. More info.
Creation Nation Art and Peace Parade
12-5pm - staging at 765 Broad at 10am; ends at Washington Park
Newark's largest collaborative youth art celebration, now entering its 5th year, is going state-wide, uniting schools, universities, state and local governments, corporations, community organizations and thousands of children. The parade promotes the power of arts education, youth entrepreneurship, cultural diversity and children's creativity. The cornerstones of the parade are 8' Animoduleâ„¢ sculptures, a Newark original art form, built in workshops year round by artists in residence working with children, schools, and community organizations. This year Creation Nation is partnering with Prevent Child Abuse NJ with the goal of bringing youth, artists, schools and community organizations from all 21 NJ counties to "March for Art". The parade is the grand finale of the October month-long Arts and Humanities celebration in Newark. Come be a part of Newark's Renaissance and help us transform lives and communities through the power of art.
Sarah Vaughan International Jazz Vocal Competition
3pm - NJPAC - $29-39
Judged by Dee Dee Bridgewater, Jon Hendricks, Melissa Walker, Michael Bourne, and Larry Rosen
Sumei Art Center Closing Party
8pm-12am - Sumei Art Center
