Latin Festival Returning To Newark: 2024 Summer Events

The daylong celebration will be headlined by Ivy Queen, the “Queen of Reggaeton.”

5 Things To Do This Weekend In NJ: Fairs, Festivals And Food

Weekend events in New Jersey include a county fair, several festivals and some good eats. Here’s what is on tap for the Garden State.

‘Creative Space Accelerator’ In Newark Now Taking Applications

“The arts are central to our work to transform Newark,” Mayor Ras Baraka said.

Newark Black Film Festival Is Turning 50: ‘Longest-Running In USA’

The Newark Museum of Art has announced plans for the 2024 Newark Black Film Festival. See details here.

North 2 Shore Festival To Conclude In Newark With Grand Finale

Two attendees at the event will qualify to win a trip to Portugal.

Celebration Of Gospel Music Is Big Hit In Newark’s South Ward

The event brought together music lovers and community members to celebrate the rich heritage of Gospel music in Newark.

Iconic Art Mural That Stretches Along Newark Highway Gets Big Facelift

PHOTOS: One of the “longest murals” in the United States recently got some love – and elbow grease – in New Jersey’s largest city.

Newark Event: Black Creative Economy Summit Returns For 2024

Newark Symphony Hall recently announced the return of The Black Creative Economy (BCE) Summit.

Screening Of ‘The Godfather’ In Newark Will Include Live Orchestra

The event at NJPAC will feature a screening of Francis Ford Coppola's masterpiece – accompanied by a live performance of Nino Rota’s score.

NJ Symphony To Headline Fireworks Extravaganza At Branch Brook Park

There will be fireworks in Branch Brook Park again this year as part of the county’s annual summer concert series.

Essex County Summer Concerts, Fireworks (2024 Event Schedule)

This year’s celebration will include more than two dozen concerts and five cultural festivals – all of which are free and open to the public

Newark Symphony Hall Announces Next Phase Of $75M Upgrade Project

The Arts + Education Lab is a 30,000-square-foot creative hub for community gathering, artistic expression and cultural enrichment.

Newark Nonprofit Earns $85K National Arts Endowment Grant

“Projects like Arts Ed Newark's Collective Impact exemplify the creativity and care with which communities are telling their stories.”

JazzFest At Rutgers-Newark Will Spotlight Asian American Musicians

The only festival of its kind on the East Coast is returning to North Jersey on May 18.

Workshop Event, New Sculpture At Newark Art Museum: Spring 2024

The Newark Museum of Art is celebrating the spring with the introduction of a new sculpture and a popular (and free) day of workshops.

Newark Student Artists Picked To Display Work At County Exhibit

“The work created by our youth for this exhibition shows just how important art education is,” a New Jersey state senator said.

Free Comic Book Day 2024: Newark Store Will Celebrate On May 4th

Fortress of Solitude in Newark will be among thousands of local comic shops that celebrate Free Comic Book Day.

Future Doctors Jam In New Jersey: ‘Moments Of Joy’ At Rutgers (VIDEO)

These medical students at Rutgers are using the power of music to brighten the days of patients – and forge human connections.

‘ArtsXChange’ Showcases Richness Of Newark Arts Community

A partnership between Clinton Hill Community Action and the NJPAC provides a platform for local performers and creators.

Voices Of Migrant, Immigrant Teens In Newark Uplifted In New Book

“We Were Strangers Once, Too” is a collection of “courage and vulnerability” from students in the Newark Public School District.

Transgender Rutgers Senior Gives Voice To Queer Musicians

Mal Malone knew she was a musician long before she knew she was a trans woman.

Newark Symphony Hall Honors Jazz Legend, Local Icon: Sarah Vaughan

A gala celebrated Sarah Vaughan, commemorating her 100th birthday and honoring her contributions to the genre.

New Public Art In Newark Is Part Of Ongoing Collaboration

Audible recently announced a new series of public artworks in Newark.

Zach Bryan Breaks Attendance Record At Prudential Center In Newark

The country music superstar hosted the most-attended shows in the arena’s history (with help from guests: The Middle East and Levi Turner).

Newark Is ‘Film Ready’ For Movie Producers, NJ Officials Declare

Need to shoot a movie, show or other production? Newark should be one of the hotspots to check off on your list, officials say.

Newark Nonprofit Offers $3K Grants To Local Artists

The 2024 ArtStart Grant Program is officially underway in Newark. Here’s how to apply.

Ledisi Coming To Newark For Concert As New Album Drops

A new album from Ledisi is set to drop this week ahead of a 2024 tour that will bring the Grammy Award winner to New Jersey.

Jennifer Lopez Coming To Newark For Concert: How To Buy Tickets

The “This Is Me … Now” tour will mark the Latin pop culture icon’s comeback to the touring scene after a five-year break.

‘Priceless’ Stolen Artwork Returned To Newark – 50 Years Later

After taking a mysterious voyage through the criminal underworld, a valuable painting has been returned to New Jersey, authorities say.

Dodge Poetry, NJPAC In Newark Announce Major Expansion For 2024

The new collaboration will “celebrate poetry as a catalyst for communities to advance social change.”

Movies Filmed In Newark Will Appear At 2024 Sundance Fest

It’s one of the most iconic film festivals in the world. And this year’s event will include some scenes filmed in Newark.

Janet Jackson Coming To Newark For Concert, With Nelly As Guest

Janet Jackson is coming to New Jersey as part of her highest-grossing tour ever – and she’s bringing another music icon along for the ride.

Newark Nonprofit Brings Back Free Glassblowing Workshops In 2024

There’s a lot you can learn by “playing” with fire and breaking glass, a nonprofit in Newark says.

Lights, Camera, Action: Filming Scheduled In Newark This Week

A production company will be capturing footage in Newark, the latest project in a growing trend that’s sweeping New Jersey’s largest city.

20 Newark Artists Get Financial Boost From Mini-Grant Program

Newark Arts has announced the winners of its ArtStart program. See the list here.

Louis Armstrong’s Black & Blues Screened at James Moody Jazz Festival

The Film Reveals Armstrong’s Views on Racism and His Lifelong Fight for Civil Rights The Screening Is Free; Ticket Information Here.

Film Screening In Newark: Systemic Barriers, 911 Calls, EMS Corps

A screening and panel discussion of “Freedom House” will take place at the Newark Museum of Art on Nov. 6.

Iconic Circus Will Visit Newark For 2024 Tour – Without Any Animals

The Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey circus is returning to New Jersey. But this time, the spotlight will be on its amazing humans.

Lauryn Hill Invites Essex County Students On Stage At Newark Concert

A high school marching band got to join the mega-star on stage. Hill also gave 22 young NJ entrepreneurs a “once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.”

North To Shore Festival Will Return To Newark In 2024

Newark musicians, artists and nonprofits are eligible for up to $5,000 in grant funding to help put on next year’s party.