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How an Afternoon in Newark Built the 25-Year Legacy of Jazz House Kids

Now in its 25th year, Jazz House Kids in Montclair continues its mission of bringing live music to students from various communities.

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Newark Symphony Hall Celebrates 100 Years With Massive Restoration Project

New Jersey’s iconic Black-led arts institution is getting a high-tech facelift, including new TV studios and an arts lab by fall.

Yolanda Adams To Perform At BergenPAC With Community Baptist Church Choir
Kean Stage Welcomes Soweto Gospel Choir To Kean University On October 5

Experience the multi-Grammy® and Emmy Award®-winning Soweto Gospel Choir live at Kean Stage in Union, NJ, on October 5th.

Hip Hop Unites Newark: 24 Hours Of Peace Returns September 5–6

Newark’s 24 Hours of Peace returns Sept. 5–6 with hip hop, unity, and a 24-hour block party promoting nonviolence.

The King of Pop’s Lasting Impact: A Birthday, a Billion-Dollar Estate, and a World of Gratitude

Michael Jackson’s legacy lives on through global celebrations, MJ The Musical, and his estate’s philanthropy.

Harlem Week Returns With A Celebration Of Community And Culture

Harlem Week returns August 1–17 with live and virtual events celebrating culture, history, health, and community.

Montclair Jazz Festival Heats Up Summer With Free Concerts, Rock Tributes, And Jazz Jams

Montclair Jazz Festival continues with free concerts, Billy Joel and Pat Benatar tributes, Afro-Cuban jazz, and a downtown jamboree.

Celebrating 50 Years Of Summerfest In Jersey City

Summerfest marks 50 years of music and community at Liberty State Park with free jazz, soul, and family fun in Jersey City.

Brick City Jam Fest Returns With Four Days Of Culture, Music, And Community Power

Brick City Jam Fest returns July 17–20 with 4 days of music, art, dance, and community events celebrating Newark’s creatives and culture.