Arts & Entertainment
Bloomfield Weekend Guide, Jan. 12-16
Events in and about town for the Martin Luther King weekend.
The Prudential Center, Newark
Thursday, January 12 - Monday, January 16: Disney on Ice: Mickey & Minnie's Magical Journey
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Saturday, January 14 - Devils v. Florida Panthers, 7 pm
Sunday, January 15 - Seton Hall v. Mercer, noon; NJ Nets v. Miami Heat, 7:30 pm
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Friday January 13 and Saturday January 14, 8:00 pm
New Jersey School of Dramatic Arts presents "CHILDREN OF EDEN" at the Westminster Arts Theater
449 Franklin Street, Bloomfield.
Tickets $12
973-566-9700
Pianos Bar and Grill
Lunatic Fringe -- performing for the last time! Saturday, January 14, 8:00 pm
Tickets are $12, $10 with a reservation 973-429-1527
Saturday evening, Jan. 14
Michele Rosewoman, Billy Hart and Andy McKee perform. Cover is $20
MLK Celebration at the New Light Baptist Church
Monday, January 16, 4:00 pm
A celebration of Martin Luther King’s life will feature keynote speaker Reverend Deborah L. Spivey, Interim Pastor of St. Paul’s Baptist Church. The Reverend Shawn Hall will direct the “Community Choir,” consisting of singers from churches throughout Essex County. Local politicians and dignitaries will also attend, sharing reflections of Dr. King’s historical impact on modern-day life.
91 Dewey Street, Bloomfield. (973) 338-5888
Handicapped accessible, free parking on premises.
Monday, January 16, 12:30 pm
49 Washington St, Newark, NJ, $10
Hear stories about the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King and design a memorial with his message of hope, equality, social justice, peaceful resistance and freedom in mind.
Visitors also enjoy hands-on workshops that connect to our contemporary African collection, science workshops, gallery games and tours, Civil Rights Bingo, films of Dr. King’s famous speech, I Have a Dream, and more.
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