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NEWARK, N.J., Feb. 18, 2010 - Newark Comprehensive Center for Fathers (“Fathers Now”) has teamed up with Newark Museum and Gradygirl Productions to present the documentary premier of “Man Up: The Exploration of a Fatherless Nation” for FREE on Thursday, Feb. 25, 6:00pm at the Newark Museum auditorium. Fathers Now produced this FREE community program in an effort to encourage conversations that rebuild the bonds and responsibility of fatherhood in Newark. “It’s necessary for fathers to hear the hurt from their children as part of the healing process,” adds LaVar Young the director of Fathers Now. “Man-Up uncovers the fatherless epidemic that’s affecting the African American community.” The post-screening program will include a panel discussion featuring film director and executive producer Tonia Grady, music industry executive and author of “Be A Father to Your Child”, Bill Stephney, and Fathers Now Director, LaVar Young. READ MORE »

NEW YORK, N.Y., January 21, 2010 – Groove Evolution Music (GEM) Festival (www.grooveevolutionfest.com), founded by Sky Dietrich, vocalist of the band Sky D and LeGrange Evolution (www.skydandlegrange.com), is creating a new paradigm shift in charitable partnerships. GEM’s mission is to benefit local and international non-profit communities from New York City to Europe to South Africa. The first fundraising music festival is scheduled for Tuesday, January 26, 2010, 9pm to 2am at Santos Party House, 96 Lafayette Street, NYC. GEM has named Haitian Orphans Wish (HOW) and Artworks for Youth as charitable beneficiaries of its first concert and dance party of 2010. Both organizations provide education, nutrition, and spiritual relief to children worldwide.

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Be A Part Of The First Planning Meeting for Newark-Essex Pride 2010

NEWARK, NJ –
Mark your calendars Wednesday, November 11th for NEPC’s first meeting at 7pm at the Coffee Cave, 45 Halsey St. in downtown Newark. Please come and bring your friends. READ MORE »

The Highly Acclaimed Show Kicks Off Newark’s “Open Doors”

Newark, NJ, October 21, 2009 – Art in The Atrium (ATA) opens on Thursday, October 22 and kicks off the 2009 annual “Open Doors” Art Festival. The ATA opening includes an opening reception on Thursday, October 22, and after-party at Brick City Bar and Grill, and concluding on Sunday, October 25, in Newark. Featured works are by Chris Cumberbatch, of Above the Surface Design, located in Long Island, NY, also an ATA exhibiting artist whose focus is on eco-friendly, sustainable products. The showcase, located in the LPCCD “green” building at 460 Washington Street, Newark, is free and open to the public. The hours for the weekend are Thursday and Friday, 5:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.; Saturday, 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. and Sunday, 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. READ MORE »

NEWARK, NJ – Lincoln Park Coast Cultural District (LPCCD) and Art in The Atrium (ATA) are in collaboration for presentation of an art showcase during the 2009 annual “Open Doors” Art Festival, over the weekend that includes an opening reception on Thursday, October 22, and after-party at Brick City Bar and Grill, and concluding on Sunday, October 25, in Newark. Featured works are by Chris Cumberbatch READ MORE »

NEWARK, NJ – Lincoln Park Coast Cultural District (LPCCD) and Art in The Atrium (ATA) are in collaboration for presentation of an art showcase during the 2009 annual “Open Doors” Art Festival, over the weekend that includes an opening reception on Thursday, October 22, and after-party at Brick City Bar and Grill, and concluding on Sunday, October 25, in Newark. Featured works are by Chris Cumberbatch READ MORE »

NEWARK, N.J., October 8, 2009 – On Thursday, October 15, 2009, at 6pm, North Jersey Community Research Initiative (NJCRI) of Newark NJ will host their First Annual Meet & Greet Fundraiser at Aljira: A Center for Contemporary Art. The event is in honor of Newark Community Leaders and promises to be a top notch evening for young professionals and community leaders. READ MORE »

NEWARK, N.J., Oct. 8, 2009 – Tonight, head to the Halsey Street Block Party – it’s FREE, fun starts at 6pm, movies at sundown. The movie for the night is Cadillac Records. READ MORE »

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As the stars came out for one Newark’s most anticipated events, the premiere of the Sundance documentary Brick City, ComeUnityWire.com was there to get candid reaction from the community, the film’s Exeutive Producer Forest Whitaker, and Mayor Cory Booker. http://comeunitywire.com/index.php/video-story<