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Categories Festivals, Jazz, Gospel, House Music, Hip Hop, Children, Markets and Art

Dates: Thursday, July 24, 2008-Sunday, July 27, 2008

Cost: FREE

Location: Lincoln Park, Broad Street between Chestnut and Pennington streets, Newark, NJ

Description: The 3rd Annual Lincoln Park Music Festival is a Celebration of Spirit and Dance consisting of four days of a variety of FREE cultural music and arts events for all ages to be held in the eco-urban arts district of Newark’s Lincoln Park. The Lincoln Park Music Festival kicks off with the two-day Jazz Series that starts on Thursday, July 24, 5:30 p.m. with the opening of “Music Speaks” an annual Photography Exhibition and reception that showcases music through an unorthodox medium. The exhibition is curated by Tony Graves and features photography of contemporary, classic and fusion Jazz Greats Nnenna Freelon, Santana, Jimmy Heath and many others by various photographers, the exhibition will run until September 1st. The Opening Reception will be held at the Grand Opening of Lincoln Park’s green mixed-use buildings at the Washington Street Townhomes, 460 Washington St.. On Friday, July 25 from noon-5 p.m. in Lincoln Park the Jazz Music Series continues with An Afternoon of Jazz, hosted by Amiri Baraka with Carla Lillian and Stan Meyers, and Sheila Anderson of WBGO featuring amazing performances by the James Moody Quartet featuring Cyrus Chestnut, John Lee and Dennis Mackrel, the Smithsonian Jazz Masterworks Ensemble presenting a tribute to the late saxophonist-composer Johnny Hodges, the TS Monk Band with special guest Alyson Williams, and a tap dance performance by Newark’s own Maurice Chestnut. Later the same day from 6-9 p.m. is the Gospel Music Festival: An Evening of Gospel with hosts Dr. Albert Lewis and Toya Beasley featuring inspirational performances by Grammy award winners The Clark Sisters, Blue Note Recording Artist Elisabeth Withers, JC Thompson and Beyond Blessed, “Queen of Gospel Energy” Dawn Tallman, the St. James Dance Ministry and the 2008 “Newark Idol” Winners. On Saturday, July 26 from noon-9 p.m. is the House Music Festival with host Shelton Hayes featuring performances by Rochelle Fleming of First Choice, Cece Rogers, a Lincoln Park Music Festival exclusive “”A Tribute to the Incomparable Sylvester” featuring Marc Sir Dane, Dawn Tallman and Susu Bobien, with additional performances by Charvoni and Teddy Douglas with Margaret Grace. Also, DJs Joaquin “Joe” Clausell, Hippie Torrales, Naeem Johnson and Omar Abdallah will be spinning throughout the night. Also on Saturday, the Green and Clean Live Painting Exhibition with the Gantalism Group will take place from 1-6 p.m. On Sunday, July 27 from noon-8 p.m. is Old School Hip Hop: 31 st Anniversary of the Rock Steady Crew with host Crazy Legs featuring dynamic performances by KRS One, Buckshot, Craig G and Marley Marl, Termanology and DJ Statik Selektah, Sadat X, Grand Master Caz, Soul Sonic Force, Positive K, A-OK, Akrobatik, Skyzoo, Double Barrel and more. In addition to the music and art events during the weekend is an Organic Farmers market, Green Sustainable Marketplace, Art and Craft vendors and food vendors will take place Saturday and Sunday from noon-8 p.m. Also, FREE for the kids will be skateboard, golf, basketball and Double-Dutch Clinics on Saturday and Sunday from 1-4 p.m. For more information please visit www.lpccd.org or http://www.myspace.com/moaamevents or call (973) 242-4144. For Listings:

Festivals: Thursday, July 24-Sunday, July 27, FREE 3rd Annual Lincoln Park Music Festival, four days of a variety of FREE cultural music and arts events for all ages to be held in the eco-urban arts district of Newark’s Lincoln Park. Thursday, July 24, 5:30 p.m., Jazz Series: Opening Reception Photography Exhibition “Music Speaks” and Grand Opening of Lincoln Park’s green mixed-use buildings, Washington Street Townhomes, 460 Washington St; Friday, July 25, noon-5 p.m. Jazz Series: musical performances and 6-9 p.m., Gospel music; Saturday, July 26, noon-9 p.m. House Music and 1-6 p.m. Live Painting Exhibition; Sunday, July 27, noon-8 p.m. Old School Hip Hop; Saturday and Sunday, July 26 and 27, noon-8 p.m. Organic Farmers Market, Green Sustainable Marketplace, arts and crafts and food vendors and 1-4 p.m. skate board, golf, basketball and Double-Dutch Clinics for youth. Lincoln Park, Broad Street between Chestnut and Pennington streets, Newark, NJ. For more information please visit www.lpccd.org or http://www.myspace.com/moaamevents or call (973) 242-4144.

Jazz: Thursday, July 24, 5:30 p.m. and Friday, July 25 noon-5 p.m., FREE 3rd Annual Lincoln Park Music Festival, Two-Day Jazz Series: Thursday, July 24, 5:30 p.m., Opening Photography Exhibition and Reception titled “Music Speaks”, an annual exhibit showcasing music through an unorthodox medium. The exhibition is curated by Tony Graves featuring photography of contemporary, classic and fusion Jazz Greats Nnenna Freelon, Santana, Jimmy Heath and others by various photographers, the exhibition will run until September 1st. The Opening Reception will be held at the Grand Opening of Lincoln Park’s green mixed-use buildings at the Washington Street Townhomes, 460 Washington St. Friday, July 25, noon-5 p.m., An Afternoon of Jazz, hosted by Amiri Baraka, with Carla Lillian and Stan Meyers featuring amazing performances by the James Moody Quartet featuring Cyrus Chestnut John Lee and Dennis Mackrel, the Smithsonian Jazz Masterworks Ensemble presenting a tribute to the late saxophonist-composer Johnny Hodges, the TS Monk Band with special guest Alyson Williams, and a tap dance performance by Newark’s own Maurice Chestnut, in Lincoln Park. Part of the four day Lincoln Park Music festival from Thursday, July 24-Sunday, July 27. Lincoln Park, Broad Street between Chestnut and Pennington streets, Newark, NJ. For more information please visit www.lpccd.org or http://www.myspace.com/moaamevents or call (973) 242-4144.

Gospel: Friday, July 25, 6-9 p.m., FREE 3rd Annual Lincoln Park Music Festival, Gospel Music Festival: An Evening of Gospel with hosts Dr. Albert Lewis and Toya Beasley featuring inspirational performances by Grammy Award winners The Clark Sisters, Blue Note Recording Artist Elisabeth Withers, JC Thompson and Beyond Blessed, “Queen of Gospel Energy” Dawn Tallman, the St. James Dance Ministry and the 2008 “Newark Idol” Winners. Part of the four day Lincoln Park Music festival from Thursday, July 24-Sunday, July 27. Lincoln Park, Broad Street between Chestnut and Pennington streets, Newark, NJ. For more information please visit www.lpccd.org or http://www.myspace.com/moaamevents or call (973) 242-4144.

House Music: Saturday, July 26, noon-9 p.m., FREE 3rd Annual Lincoln Park Music Festival, House Music Festival with host Shelton Hayes featuring performances by Rochelle Fleming of First Choice, Cece Rogers, a Lincoln Park Music Festival exclusive “”A Tribute to the Incomparable Sylvester” featuring Marc Sir Dane, Dawn Tallman and Susu Bobien, Charvoni and additional performances by Teddy Douglas with Margaret Grace. Also, DJs Joaquin “Joe” Clausell, Hippie Torrales, Naeem Johnson and Omar Abdallah will be spinning throughout the night. Part of the four day Lincoln Park Music festival from Thursday, July 24- Sunday, July 27. Lincoln Park, Broad Street between Chestnut and Pennington streets, Newark, NJ. For more information please visit www.lpccd.org or http://www.myspace.com/moaamevents or call (973) 242-4144. Hip Hop: Sunday, July 27, noon-8 p.m., FREE 3rd Annual Lincoln Park Music Festival, Old School Hip Hop: 31st Anniversary of the Rock Steady Crew with host Crazy Legs featuring dynamic performances by KRS One, Buckshot, Craig G and Marley Marl, Termanology and DJ Statik Selektah, Sadat X, Grand Master Caz, Soul Sonic Force, Positive K, A-OK, Akrobatik, Skyzoo, Double Barrel and more. Part of the four day Lincoln Park Music festival from Thursday, July 24-Sunday, July 27. Lincoln Park, Broad Street between Chestnut and Pennington streets, Newark, NJ. For more information please visit www.lpccd.org or http://www.myspace.com/moaamevents or call (973) 242-4144.

Children: Saturday and Sunday, July 26 and 27, 1-4 p.m., FREE 3rd Annual Lincoln Park Music Festival, skateboard, golf, basketball and Double-Dutch Clinics. Part of the four day Lincoln Park Music festival from Thursday, July 24-Sunday, July 27. Lincoln Park, Broad Street between Chestnut and Pennington streets, Newark, NJ. For more information please visit www.lpccd.org or http://www.myspace.com/moaamevents or call (973) 242-4144.

Markets: Saturday and Sunday, July 26 and 27, noon-8 p.m. 3rd Annual Lincoln Park Music Festival, Organic Farmers Market, Green Sustainable Marketplace, Art and Craft vendors and food vendors will take place Saturday and Sunday from noon-8 p.m. Part of the four day Lincoln Park Music festival from Thursday, July 24-Sunday, July 27. Lincoln Park, Broad Street between Chestnut and Pennington streets, Newark, NJ. For more information please visit www.lpccd.org or http://www.myspace.com/moaamevents or call (973) 242-4144. Art: Thursday, July, 24 and Saturday, July 26 3rd Annual Lincoln Park Music Festival, Thursday, July 24, 5:30 p.m., Photography Exhibition Opening Reception: “Music Speaks” curated by Tony Graves at the Grand Opening of the green mixed use buildings in Lincoln Park, Washington Street Townhomes, 460 Washington St. And Saturday, 1-6 p.m., the Green and Clean Live Painting Exhibition with the Gantalism Group in Lincoln Park. Part of the four day Lincoln Park Music festival from Thursday, July 24-Sunday, July 27. Lincoln Park, Broad Street between Chestnut and Pennington streets, Newark, NJ. For more information please visit www.lpccd.org or http://www.myspace.com/moaamevents or call (973) 242-4144.

Photography: Thursday, July 24, 5:30 p.m. through September 1. “Music Speaks,” part of the two-day Jazz Series for the 3rd Annual Lincoln Park Music Festival, an annual exhibit showcasing music through an unorthodox medium. The exhibition is curated by Tony Graves featuring photography of contemporary, classic and fusion Jazz Greats Nnenna Freelon, Santana, Jimmy Heath and others by various photographers, The Opening Reception will be held at the Grand Opening of Lincoln Park’s green mixed-use buildings, Washington Street Townhomes, 460 Washington St.. Part of the four day Lincoln Park Music festival from Thursday, July 24-Sunday, July 27. For more information please visit www.lpccd.org or http://www.myspace.com/moaamevents or call (973) 242-4144.