Just announced: NJPAC's Kwanzaa Family Festival on Dec 21

 

free events  Sat, Dec 21 @ 12 – 7PM NJPAC One Center Street, Newark Celebrate culture, community and creative expression at NJPAC’s annual Kwanzaa Family Festival & Marketplace Join the hundreds of families who make the free Kwanzaa Family Festival part of their annual celebration. It’s a full day of uplifting programs — including a candle-lighting ceremony and vibunzi — based on the seven principles of Kwanzaa. NJPAC’s Community Engagement makes Kwanzaa magical … and memorable. From 12 – 4PM Enjoy holiday-infused activities including dance classes for all abilities, arts and crafts, interactive storytelling and exquisite face painting.   From 12 – 7PM Watch energizing performances by local dancers and musicians in Prudential Hall Lobby.   From 12 – 7PM Shop the popular Kwanzaa Marketplace. Gift your loved ones with one-of-a-kind items from local crafters and artisans such as custom and cultural clothing, handcrafted jewelry and accessories, bath and body products, crystals, artwork, books and more. rsvp today! Community Couture Presentation Oct 24 @ 6PM William Mobile Ashby Community Care and Training Center Join us for a culminating presentation of a six-week fashion intensive facilitated by Bump Pro! Selected community participants will present their original pieces. rsvp   Envision the Success The Creator’s Room Series Sat, Oct 26 @ 3PM Spend time learning about and creating vision boards that reflect your future self’s goals. This workshop will guide young artists in transforming goals into actionable steps and will provide tactics. rsvp   From Newark’s Little Italy to Capitol Hill: The Life of Peter Rodino Jr. Nov 12 @ 6PM Newark Public Library James Brown African American Room Learn about the extraordinary life of U.S. Rep. Peter W. Rodino Jr. (D-Dist. 10). Raised in Newark’s Little Italy, Rodino led a distinguished career in public service from the New Deal to the presidency of Ronald Reagan. rsvp   Books on the Move Nov 14 @ 3:30PM Newark Public Library North End Branch Experience the joy of literacy with NJPAC Teaching Artist Winey Terry-Bryant when she opens the pages of Chato's Kitchen by Gary Soto and Susan Guevara. Experience how the words come to life! rsvp   Imagining the Future of Child Welfare in New Jersey Nov 18 @ 6PM Join us in-person for our next Standing in Solidarity film screening & conversation. Our panel will discuss how the state protects the welfare of its children and families. Plus, where the fault lines remain. rsvp now   Jazz in the Stacks Nov 20 @ 5PM Newark Public Library, Springfield Branch Enjoy a free performance by TD Jazz for Teens! The ensemble will perform at the Springfield Library Branch where books can be perused while enjoying these talented young artists. rsvp   Jazz Jams Nov 21 @ 7:30PM ​​​​Clement’s Place Co-presented by NJPAC and the Institute of Jazz Studies at Rutgers University-Newark, these Jazz Jams sessions attract ace musicians from New Jersey and beyond! rsvp    from our friends  Annual New Community Halloween Party Sat, Oct 26 @ 3PM NCC Neighborhood Center New Community’s Youth Services Department will host its annual Halloween party. Families will enjoy games, prizes, a costume contest and a haunted classroom. learn more   NJPAC’s Kwanzaa Family Festival & Marketplace is made possible through the generosity of Leon and Toby Cooperman Generous support for NJPAC’s Kwanzaa Family Festival & Marketplace is provided by the PSEG Foundation and ShopRite Generous support for ArtsXChange is provided by ADP, the official Community Engagement Partner of NJPAC, and Women@NJPAC Jazz Stacks and Jazz Jams at Clement’s Place are part of the TD Jazz Series From Newark’s Little Italy to Capitol Hill: The Life of Peter Rodino Jr. is presented in partnership with the Newark Public Library and Newark History Society Books on the Move, a program of NJPAC Community Engagement, is affiliated with the Newark Public Library Generous support for Standing In Solidarity provided by ADP, official Community Engagement Partner of NJPAC, and PSEG Foundation Generous support for Arts Training is provided, in part, by the Healthcare Foundation of New Jersey, Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield, M&T Bank, Merck Foundation, NJ Advance Media, Richmond County Savings Foundation, TD Charitable Foundation, Victoria Foundation, WBGO Jazz 88.3FM, Women@NJPAC, Judith Bernhaut, The Joan and Allen Bildner Family Fund, Broadridge Financial Solutions, Inc., The Office of U.S. Senator Cory Booker, The Arts Education Endowment Fund in honor of Raymond C. Chambers, Jennifer A. Chalsty, Judy and Stewart Colton, Toby and Leon Cooperman, Mimi and Edwin Feliciano, The Izzo Family, Don Katz & Leslie Larson, McCrane Foundation, Inc., care of Margrit McCrane, The MCJ Amelior Foundation, Albert+ and Katharine Merck+, David & Marian Rocker, The Sagner Companies/The Sagner Family Foundation, Turrell Fund and an anonymous donor + deceased One Center Street • Newark, NJ 07102 • 1.888.696.5722 • njpac.org