Downtown Newark, NJ 07102Saturday June 9, 10am - 10pm Free!
Recognizing the fact that the City of Newark is rapidly growing economically, politically, socially and culturally, a group of motivated local business owners, artists and residents formed a committee to organize the Newark Arts & Music Festival @ Halsey Village (NAMF) taking place on Saturday, June 9th from 11:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. The colorful festival will be held on Halsey Street between Central Avenue and Bleeker Street, showcasing exhibits and talents of local and regional artists and musicians, live performances, a sculpture garden, imaginative children’s activities and vendors from throughout the NY/NJ region. During the day, audiences of all ages can participate in a variety of activities including interactive art exhibits and games; a sculpture garden; turning glass into art; two butterfly releases and fire engine exploration with The Newark Museum; as well as experience local galleries including Aljira and RedSaw. Children’s entertainment includes interactive activities such as creating a mural, face painting, art demonstrations and puppet making. Two outdoor soundstages will feature a diverse roster of live music performed by bands from throughout Jersey and NYC. The Kootz kick off the festival at 11am with their style described as "classic rock with fiber". Bands and music genres range from Oasis Steel Drum ensemble to the Latin sounds of 3D; locally popular indie rock faves Frances, Kite Operation, My Teenage Stride and American Watercolor Movement; surf rock sounds of Coffin Daggers; Big Train toot their horns; Jazz talent Bradford Hayes plays his sax and B Soul get psychedelic. The New Jersey Symphony Orchestra Greater Newark Youth Orchestra will perform a few sets, and 14-year old Miss Nana represents the teenage rap movement. Additional festivities will take place inside participating bars and restaurants in the area including 27Mix and Kilkenny Alehouse.
Newark Art and Music Festival Website
Recognizing the fact that the City of Newark is rapidly growing economically, politically, socially and culturally, a group of motivated local business owners, artists and residents formed a committee to organize the Newark Arts & Music Festival @ Halsey Village (NAMF) taking place on Saturday, June 9th from 11:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. The colorful festival will be held on Halsey Street between Central Avenue and Bleeker Street, showcasing exhibits and talents of local and regional artists and musicians, live performances, a sculpture garden, imaginative children’s activities and vendors from throughout the NY/NJ region. During the day, audiences of all ages can participate in a variety of activities including interactive art exhibits and games; a sculpture garden; turning glass into art; two butterfly releases and fire engine exploration with The Newark Museum; as well as experience local galleries including Aljira and RedSaw. Children’s entertainment includes interactive activities such as creating a mural, face painting, art demonstrations and puppet making. Two outdoor soundstages will feature a diverse roster of live music performed by bands from throughout Jersey and NYC. The Kootz kick off the festival at 11am with their style described as "classic rock with fiber". Bands and music genres range from Oasis Steel Drum ensemble to the Latin sounds of 3D; locally popular indie rock faves Frances, Kite Operation, My Teenage Stride and American Watercolor Movement; surf rock sounds of Coffin Daggers; Big Train toot their horns; Jazz talent Bradford Hayes plays his sax and B Soul get psychedelic. The New Jersey Symphony Orchestra Greater Newark Youth Orchestra will perform a few sets, and 14-year old Miss Nana represents the teenage rap movement. Additional festivities will take place inside participating bars and restaurants in the area including 27Mix and Kilkenny Alehouse.
Newark Art and Music Festival Website
See, I don't know how this is going to work out because the portuguese festival & the puerto rican parade are all on the same weekend. I hope it makes it!
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