September 15: Newark Riverfront Summit

On Saturday, September 15, join Newarkers and guests in conversation to celebrate the city’s commitment to reviving its riverfront. Speakers and audience members will reflect on lessons learned and brainstorm for the future. How can the riverfront continue to provide concrete benefits to Newark and its residents, manifest the city’s fierce pride, and build on its deep and rich culture?

Newark Riverfront Summit
Saturday, Sept 15, 5-7 pm
Newark Museum
49 Washington St
Newark, NJ 07102
Seating is limited. RSVP to newarkriverfront [at] gmail.com or (201) 563-2834.
Free & open to the public

Event sponsored by Loeb Fellowship Alumni Council and New Jersey Council on the Humanities.

Organized by Newark Riverfront Revival, Friends of Riverfront Park, City of Newark, Essex County Parks System, and Ironbound Community Corporation.

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September 14: Riverfront Jazz R&B and Environmental Justice Storytelling

On Friday, September 14, join us for a free Riverfront Jazz R&B concert featuring Newark’s own Melectrix band and environmental justice storytelling from some of the city’s most experienced community activists. Riverfront Jazz R&B and Environmental Justice Storytelling Friday, Sept 14, 6:30 pm Essex County Riverfront Park Raymond Blvd at Brill St Newark, NJ 07105 M1 bus to Ferry & Chrystie Streets, walk north 2 blocks. Free & open to the public Bring lawnchairs & blankets! Event sponsored by Loeb Fellowship Alumni Council and New Jersey Council on the Humanities. Organized by Friends of Riverfront Park, Newark Riverfront Revival, City of Newark, Essex County Parks System, and Ironbound Community Corporation.

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Performance Pavilion sprouts in Newark Riverfront Park