Downtown Newark

"The Future is Newark X Halsey Fest" Kicks Off School Year in Newark's Arts and Education District

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Tuesday, October 10, 2023

NEWARK, N.J., Oct. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Future is Newark x Halsey Fest took over Newark's vibrant Arts and Education District, welcoming an estimated 3,000 attendees including students, Newark residents and employees. Presented by Newark Alliance, in partnership with locally owned and operated ANE Clothier and Off the Hanger, The Future is Newark x Halsey Fest offered an opportunity for residents and visitors to support the city's local businesses, entrepreneurs and non-profits in the heart of Downtown Newark's Arts District, Halsey Street.

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  • "Halsey Fest is a vital piece in our commitment to create inclusive and equitable growth in Newark," said Evan Weiss, president and CEO of Newark Alliance.
  • Entertainer and entrepreneur, Alexandra Bernard Simmons , hosted the free event which offered an array of activities for people of all ages.
  • The Future is Newark x Halsey Fest featured a mobile STEM experience by the Girl Scouts Heart of NJ , the Newark Story Bus by Newest Americans, a 360-photo booth sponsored by NJCRI , as well as artmaking activities provided by Newark Public Library , The Newark Museum , Newark Arts and STEAM URBAN .
  • "Halsey Fest is a vital piece in our commitment to create inclusive and equitable growth in Newark," said Evan Weiss, president and CEO of Newark Alliance.

The 2019 BLACK GIRLS ROCK!® Awards Return to New Jersey Performing Arts Center on Sunday, August 25 Hosted by Emmy-Nominated Actress Niecy Nash

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Monday, August 19, 2019

are excited to announce Emmy-nominated actress, Niecy Nash as host of The 2019 BLACK GIRLS ROCK!

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  • are excited to announce Emmy-nominated actress, Niecy Nash as host of The 2019 BLACK GIRLS ROCK!
  • This years celebration will tape on Sunday, August 25, 2019 at the New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) in Newark, NJ.
  • Creator and Executive Producer, Beverly Bond added, BLACK GIRLS ROCK on BET is the mecca for Black girl brilliance.
  • ABOUT NEW JERSEY PERFORMING ARTS CENTER:
    New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC), located in downtown Newark, New Jersey, is among the largest performing arts centers in the United States.