Jose Medellin

Essex County

Eric Kiefer

New York City Metropolitan Area

Newark

New Jersey

Director of Communications for Goodwill Industries of Greater NY and Northern NJ, the local nonprofit charity

South Orange

Maplewood

West Orange

Bloomfield

Belleville-Nutley

Hudson County

Caren Lissner

Jersey City

Millburn-Short Hills

Union County

Springfield

Cranford

Montclair

NJPAC Victoria Theater

Experience classic jazz with a modern twist in a warm and pleasant atmosphere featuring an incredible lineup of musicians and student ensembles. <h2>2:30 PM — Jazz Day Prelude (4/26/2026)</h2>
Arrive early for a special prelude celebrating International Jazz Day and National Poetry Month inside the NJPAC Rotunda. This intimate, art‑filled gathering features the Greg Burrus Ensemble with the Charlie Apicella Group, weaving soulful jazz textures that set the tone for the day.
Adding to the creative energy, poets from Dodge Poetry bring vivid spoken‑word performances, while TD Jazz for Teens vocalists lift the space with expressive, heartfelt interpretations.
It’s a warm, community‑centered kickoff — a fusion of music, poetry, and youth artistry that welcomes guests into the spirit of the celebration
<h3>4:00 PM — Emerging Artists Showcase (Victory Theater)</h3>
A dynamic spotlight on the next generation of jazz excellence, featuring standout young performers from Riverdale Country School, Valley Jazz Orchestra, JAZZ HOUSE KiDS, and NJPAC’s TD Jazz for Teens.
Guiding the afternoon with her signature warmth and deep love for the music is WBGO’s Sheila Anderson, whose presence brings both credibility and community spirit to this youth‑driven celebration.6:00 PM —&nbsp;Jazz Day Concludes (4/26/2026) Lance Bryant and Shout -&nbsp;abd vibraphonist Stefon Harris.This rare meeting of gospel‑soaked big‑band energy and boundary ‑ pushing jazz innovation creates a sonic experience that lifts the spirit and shakes the soul. Bryant’s soaring arrangements, SHOUT!’s electrifying vocal and horn power, and Harris’s luminous improvisation collide in a performance that feels both sacred and boldly contemporary. Expect joy, groove, virtuosity, and a communal surge of energy that defines why live music matters.Parking and Arrival: Parking is available in&nbsp;Military Park Garage, directly across the street from NJPAC. For information on directions, driving, parking and rideshare,&nbsp;click here.

Local Event: International Jazz Day Featuring Greg Burrus Ensemble, Lance Bryant & Shout! w/Stefon Harris

International Jazz Day Featuring Greg Burrus...

Experience classic jazz with a modern twist in a warm and pleasant atmosphere featuring an incredible lineup of musicians and...

International Jazz Day Featuring Greg Burrus Ensemble, Lance Bryant & Shout! w/Stefon Harris

Les Saisons

The Rotary Club of Newark will have Ronald Weich, Dean of Seton Hall
University School of Law, as a guest speaker at its evening program on
Tuesday, April 28th at 6:30&nbsp;PM. The event is open to all who are
interested in Rotary. Light fare will be provided. Please RSVP to Joseph
Marino - <a href="mailto:jmarino@theappliedcs.com" target="_blank">jmarino@theappliedcs.com</a>

Local Event: Newark Rotary Hosts SHU Law School Dean

Newark Rotary Hosts SHU Law School Dean

The Rotary Club of Newark will have Ronald Weich, Dean of Seton Hall
University School of Law, as a guest speaker at its...

Give your child the best start to their education! Come to our open house and discover all that the school offers, including a caring staff, safe and secure environment, hands-on learning, a garden classroom, art and music, core values, and so much more! Take a tour and see classes in action. Speak with staff. Light refreshments to be served. Scan the QR code on the image to register.&nbsp;Link Community Charter School serves students in kindergarten through grade 8 from Newark, Irvington, Orange, and East Orange. With a strong academic program grounded in its Core Values, Link has built a proven record of student success since 1969. In each of the past three years, Link students have outperformed the state on the NJSLA ELA assessments and outpaced the state for academic growth. Over the last 11 years, Link’s eighth-grade graduates have earned more than $55 million in scholarships and financial aid—opening doors to high-quality high school opportunities.
To learn more, visit <a href="https://linkschool.org" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">linkschool.org</a>.

Local Event: Open House - Kindergarten & 1st Grade, Link Community Charter School

Open House - Kindergarten & 1st Grade, Link...

Give your child the best start to their education! Come to our open house and discover all that the school offers, including a...

Open House - Kindergarten & 1st Grade, Link Community Charter School

CityPlex 12 Newark

As the online world and artificial intelligence continue to rapidly evolve, scammers are becoming smarter and more convincing. Join us for AARP’s Fraud Blitz Newark to learn how to spot today’s most common scams and protect your identity, finances, and personal information.
This free, in person session will highlight real scams happening right now. From the latest phishing emails and text messages, social media fraud, and highly realistic impersonation schemes, this presentation will show you exactly what to look for before it is too late. You will leave with practical, easy to use tips you can apply immediately, whether you are tech savvy or just getting started.
Hear directly from your elected leaders and experts in the fraud prevention sector including: Senator Teresa Ruiz, Council Member-at-Large Louise Rountree, and Bill Frederick of the New Jersey Division of Criminal Justice, along with representatives from the Division of Consumer Affairs, the NJ Bureau of Securities, and the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.
Bring your questions, learn how to protect yourself and your loved ones, and connect with others committed to keeping our community informed and ready to protect ourselves from scammers.
Bonus: Free food vouchers and an on-site shred truck to help you securely dispose of sensitive documents.
SEATING IS LIMITED, RSVP TODAY TO SECURE YOUR SEAT.FOOD VOUCHERS FOR ATTENDEES

Local Event: Scam-Proof: How to Stay Safe in a Digital World at Newark Cityplex 12

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Give your child the best start to their education! Come to our open house and discover all that the school offers, including a caring staff, safe and secure environment, hands-on learning, a garden classroom, art and music, core values, and so much more! Take a tour. Speak with staff. Light refreshments to be served. Scan the QR code on the image to register.Link Community Charter School serves students in kindergarten through grade 8 from Newark, Irvington, Orange, and East Orange. With a strong academic program grounded in its Core Values, Link has built a proven record of student success since 1969. In each of the past three years, Link students have outperformed the state on the NJSLA ELA assessments and outpaced the state for academic growth. Over the last 11 years, Link’s eighth-grade graduates have earned more than $55 million in scholarships and financial aid—opening doors to high-quality high school opportunities.
To learn more, visit <a href="https://linkschool.org" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">linkschool.org</a>.

Local Event: Open House for Elementary School (K-4) at Link Community Charter School

Open House for Elementary School (K-4) at Link...

Open House for Elementary School (K-4) at Link Community Charter School

Montclair State University

Step into a world of creativity, movement and shared ideas at Express 
Yourself!, a vibrant day of arts, culture and creative exploration 
taking place on Saturday, May 9, in partnership with the Montclair 
Literary Festival. Open to all, 
this celebration invites everyone to explore creative expression in many
 forms.&nbsp;Join us for hands-on workshops and interactive experiences on Saturday, May 9, 2026. All events are open to all and free, but registration is required. Sign up for a single workshop or for the whole day!
<a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfUdVJcuM2Vr3jdYHKp4cYvXNVwXx7b-gV6u-BLDOqN19NW8w/viewform" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Register to Attend</a>
Acting Out: Improv Group Style 
9 -10:15 a.m.,&nbsp; Life Hall room 1200 
Crowd Source Acting is about using improvisation to act in the moment. 
Participants will be guided in an improvisational game that allows them 
to experience dropping into a roll and having the inspiration of those 
around them to achieve a common goal. That goal could be silly, serious,
 or absurd. Join us for a round or two of a game called Family 
Portraits, guided by Theatre department practitioners.
A Moving Experience For All 
10:30-11:45 a.m., Life Hall 1210 
This session will be a dance class for beginners, emphasizing freedom of movement and some basic dance moves. 
Got Art? Take This Workshop 
12:00-1:15 p.m., Calcia Hall 245 
Participants will explore a visual arts technique such as collage, clay 
sculpting, or mixed media and create a unique work. Guided by an artist 
educator, attendees will learn simple methods and experiment with 
materials during the session. 
Snap Snap: Taking Just the Right Picture 
1:30-2:45 p.m., Feliciano School of Business Lawn 
This digital photography workshop will start with a presentation on the 
powerful choices available for capturing and documenting the world with 
your camera. Each participant will be given directions for taking a 
photograph from a specific location on campus. Jenelle Covino, Adjunct 
Professor of Art and Design, will guide participants to utilize basic 
photo retouching principles to bring each digital photograph to life. 
You can bring your digital camera or use your cell phone to photograph 
for this workshop. This workshop is suitable for all ages and all 
experience levels of photography. 
Drumming Up a Crowd, the West African Way 
3:00-4:15 p.m.; Feliciano School of Business Lawn 
The Montclair State University West African Drumming and Dance Ensemble 
will perform and engage everyone to participate in traditional West 
African recreational music. We play a strong weave of polyrhythms on 
traditional drums, bells and rattles, and those in attendance will drum 
with us, sing with us in call and response in a West African language, 
and dance traditional movements with us, directed by calls from the lead
 drum. 
Let’s Get Physical: Writing Poetry about Memory and the Body 
4:30-5:45 p.m. Feliciano School of Business Room 140 
In this generative poetry workshop, we will begin by bringing our 
memories to life on the page. We will then expand to writing about 
embodied experiences. Participants will leave this workshop having 
written two new poems and having received feedback on one of the poems. 
They will also leave with a few additional tools in their writers’ 
toolbox.

Local Event: Express Yourself! A Day of Creativity, Community and Discovery

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