Floyd Melvin T Charles J. Stewart, P.E. Raymond M. Brown, Esq. Joyce Wilson Harley, Esq. Janice D. Williams Phillip W. Caprio, Sr. Miguel E. Rodriguez Board of Trustees: BALOZI R. HARVEY www.essexcountynj.org Ralph R. Caputo Muriel M. Shore Carol Y. Clark D. Bilal Beasley Samuel Gonzalez Albertus Jenkins Blonnie R. Watson Patricia Sebold Johnny Jones Board of Chosen Freeholders JOSEPH N. DIVINCENZO, JR. 973-621-4400 Newark, NJ 07102 465 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard Hall of Records County of Essex 973-621-4454 Corporation of Essex County Economic Development ricia Ann Dolnik PUTTING ESSEX COUNTY FIRST Freeholder District 3 Freeholder President Freeholder Vice President Freeholder District 2 Freeholder District 5 Freeholder District 4 Freeholder-At-Large Freeholder District 1 Secretary/Treasurer Freeholder-At-Large V Chairman Executive Director ice Chairman County Executive

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Dayto W It's always a beautiful day to Experience Essex. our metropolitan hubs to the quaint local main streets. their own. lovers and savvy shoppers will all find a place to call jazz clubs to move your soul. your mind, sports venues to make heart race, and culture. centers, Essex is 's mecca for arts and nationally acclaimed museums and performance appeal to visitors of all ages and tastes. County's fascinating array of attractions, which This brochure offers you just a glimpse of Essex that will make your senses come alive with excitement. to a destination filled with sights, sounds and flavors There are galleries and universities to awaken e The red carpet is out in our 22 towns ~ from l c o History buffs, nature m of Chosen Freeholders and the Essex County Board Jr.Joseph N. DiVincenzo, From County Executive Filled with e Newark Arts Council, Newark New Jersey Ballet, Livingston 973-643-1625 ▼ www.newarkarts.org 973-597-9600 ▼ www.njballet.org The council is a great central clearinghouse for The state’s leading ballet company, the New information on arts destinations and the latest Jersey Ballet has excited dance lovers since events in this booming arts community. 1958 with a combination of classical, contem- porary, cutting-edge, and youth performances. Montclair Museum; photo by Roy Groething Rose Royce Gallery, Montclair 973-783-3876 ▼ www.roseroyce.net New Jersey Performing Arts Center, Newark Rose Royce showcases a constantly changing 800-go-njpac ▼ www.njpac.org collection of paintings, sculpture, prints and

photography by emerging artists. Paper Mill Playhouse; photo by Jerry Dalia One of America’s premier performance venues, NJPAC showcases the world’s finest It’s a Arts Maplewood, Maplewood Studio Montclair, Montclair dance, theater, music, family and popular 973-378-2133 ▼ www.artsmaplewood.org Beautiful 973-744-1818 ▼ www.studiomontclair.org performers. for Sponsors such offerings as the Maplewood day Hundreds of artists from around the nation Jazz Weekend, kids concerts, an Underground New Jersey Symphony Orchestra bring their work to the public in Montclair Concert Series, and comedic performances ▼

Art! Montclair Museum; photo by Mike Peters 800-ALLEGRO www.njsymphony.org through the studio’s programs and exhibitions. by the What Exit? Theater Company. Based at NJPAC, the New Jersey Symphony Orchestra is a nationally recognized orchestra Bloomfield Mandolin Orchestra, Bloomfield You’ll find Aljira, A Center for Contemporary Art and cultural leader that plays a varied pro- 973-748-0081 creative, inspiring Newark gram of classical and contemporary music ▼ http://nj.mandolins.home.att.net and thought-provok- 973-622-1600 ▼ www.aljira.org concerts throughout the year. Presents a local schedule of classical ing works in Essex One of the state's leading visual arts organiza- and folk music. County’s incredible tions, Aljira's new downtown gallery showcases New Jersey Tap Ensemble, Bloomfield ▼ a wealth of bold art celebrating cultural diversity. New Jersey Symphony Orchestra; 973-743-0600 www.njte.org concentration of courtesy NJ Symphony Orchestra art galleries and This diverse company’s repertoire includes exhibitions. An array Ben Georgia Fine Art Studio & Gallery development of new tap works, concert West Orange of styles, media and performances, community outreach and 973-731-9652 ▼ www.ben-georgia-art.com programs in arts education. cultural influences are found in thriving This 3,000-square-foot studio and gallery Newark Symphony Hall, Newark artists’ colonies scat- features an exciting selection of expressive abstract and landscape paintings. 973-643-4550 tered throughout ▼ www.newarksymphonyhall.org the county. You will Bradford Brown Gallery, East Orange A top theater since the days of vaudeville, also have many 973-395-9200 It’s a Symphony Hall remains a leading venue for opportunities to ▼ www.bradfordbrowngallery.com Beautiful music and stage productions. take part in open African American culture is celebrated studio tours, gallery dayfor New Jersey Ballet; photo by Joseph Schembri New Jersey Performing Arts Center/Balé Folclórico da Bahia; photo by Mariza Vianna Paper Mill Playhouse, Millburn with an extensive collection of art and Performances! crawls, and classes. ▼ shows by top talent. 973-376-4343 www.papermill.org If you can see it on 12 Miles West Theater Company Dreamcatcher Repertory Theater Designated the State Theatre of New Jersey, stage, odds are you Forrest Scott Gallery, Millburn Bloomfield South Orange Paper Mill’s array of popular plays and musicals can see it in Essex ▼ 973-376-5030 ▼ www.forrestscottgallery.com 973-259-9187 www.12mileswest.org 973-378-7754 x2228 attract more than 450,000 patrons annually. County. Variety is ▼ Presents original and lesser-known works as well www.dreamcatcherrep.org An extensive roster of artists working in the buzzword here as innovative interpretations of stage classics. Performs contemporary work that Yass Hakoshima Movement Theatre a wide variety of media is featured. as big names, world awakens the viewer’s imagination. and the New Jersey Center for Mime class performers and African Globe Theater Company, Newark Montclair tomorrow’s stars 973-624-1584 ▼ www.africanglobe.com Luna Stage, Montclair 973-783-9845 ▼ www.yasshakoshima.com shine in popular 973-744-3309 ▼ www.lunastage.org theater, dance and New Jersey’s only African American-based An internationally acclaimed mime and move- musical productions theater company presents a diverse array Provides a broad spectrum of theatrical experi- ment performer and leader of the only profes- for every taste. of stage productions, spoken word events ences in an intimate off-off Broadway setting. sional mime training institute in New Jersey. and the Sankofa Dance Company. Mime Yass Hakoshima; photo by Johan Elbers, courtesy Danmari Ltd. Hakoshima; Mime Yass Essex County South Mountain Arena Millburn-Short Hills West Orange Historical Society Museum, Short Hills 973-731-3828 973-564-9519 ▼ www.mshhistsoc.org Watch practice sessions for the three-time The Short Hills rail station houses a museum Stanley Cup champion , chronicling Millburn’s unique history, or strap on the skates for a spin around architecture and genealogy. the ice at this recently refurbished facility. In a county Golf founded by Puritan settlers in 1666, In Essex County, you’ll find 18 lush courses, there is a multitude including an array of well-regarded public of historic sites that courses and impeccably manicured private tell the story of the clubs. personalities, places and events that It’s a Essex County Public Courses It’s a Above, left to right have shaped our Grover Cleveland; Library of Montclair Historical Society, Montclair Francis Byrne County Golf Course, West Orange Beautiful Beautiful Congress, Prints and rise from a small 973-744-1796 973-736-2306 Photographs Division, dayfor colonial outpost dayfor LC-USZ62-89792 ▼ www.montclairhistorical.org Hendricks Field County Golf Club, Belleville to the state’s pre- Grover Cleveland Birthplace, 973-751-0178 Library of Congress, Prints The society maintains a collection of 18th miere industrial, and Photographs Division, Weequahic County Golf Course, Newark and 19th century furniture, paintings, and Sports! commercial and LC-G613-76699 ; courtesy Essex County South Mountain Arena; photos by Glen Frieson Park; Golf at Essex County Weequahic History! Thomas Edison; Library 973-923-1838 decorative arts at two museums: Crane financial hub. of Congress, Prints and Photographs Division, House, a 1796 Greek Revival home, and From first base Other Public Courses Ballantine House, Newark LC-USZ62-67859 Evergreens, a turn-of-the-century mansion to the fairway and Upper Montclair Fernwood Golf Club, Roseland 973-596-6550 with a panoramic view of the Manhattan ▼ ▼ points in between, 973-746-7434 www.jackals.com 973-226-3200 www.newarkmuseum.org/ skyline. pages/collections/balhse.htm sports excitement Four-time champions since their start in 1998, isn’t far away in the Jackals showcase a hard-hitting brand of Experience life in the opulent Victorian New Jersey Historical Society, Newark Essex. Whether minor league baseball at Stadium era at the home of brewing magnate 973-596-8500 ▼ www.jerseyhistory.org you’re cheering for on the campus of Montclair State University. ESSEXCOUNTYTOWNS John Holme Ballantine. This National The state’s oldest cultural institution your team in the Historic Landmark is part of the offers collections, exhibits and programs grandstand at the Lincoln statue at Old ; photo by Glen Frieson Newark Bears Baseball, Newark Newark Museum. that chronicle New Jersey’s rich political, county’s state-of- 973-848-1000 ▼ www.newarkbears.com social, cultural and economic history. the-art stadium in Cathedral Basilica of Rickey Henderson and are just Newark or creating FAIRFIELD the Sacred Heart, Newark two of the former major leaguers who have Old Essex County Courthouse, Newark your own sports 973-484-4600 joined up-and-coming stars to bring big-league NORTH 973-621-4400 ▼ www.essexcountynj.org memories on the CALDWELL ▼ www.cathedralbasilica.org excitement to New Jersey’s largest city. links, your heart WEST CALDWELL CEDAR GROVE This majestic 1906 example of grand will be racing! Designated a minor basilica by Pope John civic architecture also features a statue Pride Bowl, Newark CALDWELL Paul II during his historic 1995 visit, this of Abraham Lincoln by Gutzon Borglum, D VERONA L ▼ MONTCLAIR 973-848-1000 www.newarkbears.com ESSEX FELLS IE spectacular masterpiece of French Gothic F creator of the Presidents monument on M ROSELAND O O NUTLEY L architecture is a National Historic Site. B Mount Rushmore. Known as the “Little Army-Navy Game,” E G D I R this annual clash between the sprint football N E L BELLEVILLE G Grover Cleveland Birthplace teams from America’s service academies has WEST ORANGE Thomas Edison State Historic Site, Caldwell become a proud local tradition. LIVINGSTON National Historic Site, West Orange 973-226-0001 973-736-0551 ▼ www.nps.gov/edis ORANGE ▼ www.westessexguide.com/gcb EAST ORANGE Scheduled to reopen in 2005 after a SOUTH ORANGE The site features the nation’s most major renovation, visitors will experience MILLBURN complete collection of artifacts from the prolific inventor’s home, lab and MAPLEWOOD the life of the only man to serve factory complex where he perfected the NEWARK IRVINGTON non-consecutive terms as President phonograph, the movie projector, and of the United States. the fluoroscope –– and where the world's first known movie was shot. Pride Bowl; courtesy U.S. Military Academy Athletic Department Yogi Berra Museum & Learning Center Upper Montclair It’s a 973-655-2378 ▼ www.yogiberramuseum.com Beautiful Exhibits and memorabilia showcase the career dayfor It’s a of baseball hall of famer and master of the Beautiful malaprop Yogi Berra. The center also sponsors Shopping dayfor numerous programs exploring sports in America. ogi Berra Museum; photo by Mike Peters Y &Dining! Business! Photo by Glen Frieson High fashion, hidden treasures and As part of a program to With superior air, sea, rail and highway bargains are all here for the savvy foster international trade, transportation systems, close proximity to County Executive Joseph N. shopper. Explore lively downtowns in a mega-market of more than 21 million DiVincenzo, Jr. (right) and Montclair, Millburn, and Maplewood, EDC Executive Director Balozi people and a well-developed labor force where antiques and stylish boutiques are R. Harvey (left) meet with generated by ten colleges and universities, It’s a the rage. Find hot new fashions in urban Ghana's Ambassador to the Essex County offers unique opportunities centers like Newark. Or settle in for a United States Isaac Aggrey. for business to boom. Beautiful day at The Mall at Short Hills, considered Helping businesses of To find out how the dayfor It’s a one of America's most upscale shopping every size tap the poten- EDC can help your Beautiful centers. There's also Livingston Mall, tial this market offers business boom, call 973-621-4454. dayfor featuring major retailers and more is the mission of the

Museums! than 100 specialty stores. Economic Development Corporation of Essex County. The EDC They’re not Jersey Explorer Children’s When it comes to EDC helps drive the Essex fosters business growth and job creation Cherry Blossoms at Essex County your grandfather’s Museum, East Orange Nature! To find the Essex County dining, Essex County County economy with in a wide variety of ways, including financ- museums! Visits to 973-673-6900 restaurant for you, visit offers an almost endless programs benefiting ing programs, business services, location The bustle of our , Countywide Essex County’s www.njra.org menu. Newark’s famed businesses in all industry assistance, tourism and trade promotion Children of all ages enjoy a creative great metropolitan 973-268-3500 ▼ www.essexcountynj.org sectors and sizes. museums are hands- or Ironbound section, with Photo by Glen Frieson and community development initiatives. environment where they learn through area gives way to on experiences with The first county park system in America, www.njo.com/dining dozens of restaurants experience and dynamic presentations. numerous, tranquil ample opportunity Essex offers more than 6,000 acres of parkland, serving Iberian and retreats where you , Bloomfield for the entire family reservations and golf courses. Take in magnifi- Brazilian fare, is just one option for Montclair Art Museum, Montclair can touch nature, www.bloomfield.edu, 973-748-9000 to learn more about cent vistas and waterfalls at South Mountain international cuisine, which you’ll find 973-746-5555 howl with wolves, subjects ranging Reservation... scope out migrating birds at West in abundance countywide. Head to one Caldwell College, Caldwell ▼ www.montclair-art.org and inhale the fra- from fossils and Essex Park… revel in the vibrant colors of the of our downtowns for a trendy bistro, www.caldwell.edu, 973-618-3000 grance of spring pharaohs to An extensive permanent collection nation’s largest Cherry Blossom Festival at Branch or dress up for a night on the town Essex County College, Newark blooms. sculpture and of American and Native American art Brook Park. The possibilities are endless! at an elegant, four-star eatery. www.essex.edu, 973-877-3000 is complemented by exhibitions and stolen bases! Montclair State University, Montclair special events featuring leading artists. Essex County Environmental Center www.montclair.edu, 973-655-4000 Roseland, 973-268-3500 x270 Newark Museum, Newark ▼ www.essexcountynj.org Rutgers-Newark; photo by Arthur Paxton, New Jersey Institute of Technology, Newark The College Scene courtesy Rutgers-Newark 973-596-6550 www.njit.edu, 973-596-3000 A new, 8,900-square-foot environmental ▼ www.newarkmuseum.org What do Mikhail Baryshnikov and center, scheduled for completion in 2005, will Rutgers University-Newark, Newark Pulitzer Prize-winner David McCullough Home to more than 80 eclectic galleries bring the wonders of nature alive for children www.newark.rutgers.edu, 973-353-1766 have in common? They’re just two that include North America’s most extensive and families through innovative programming. Rutgers University School

Essex County Turtle Back Zoo Essex County Turtle of the colorful personalities recently Tibetan collection, an interactive natural of Law-Newark, Newark featured in special programs on our http://law.newark.rutgers.edu, 973-353-3000 history exhibit, planetarium and mini-zoo Essex County Turtle Back Zoo, West Orange college campuses. The county’s ten with more than 100 animals. 973-731-5800 ▼ www.essexcountynj.org , South Orange campuses are hotbeds for lectures, www.shu.edu, 973-761-9000 A Great Plains exhibit, bobcats, cougars, bald film series, arts festivals, cutting eagles and wolves are among the diverse species edge theater productions, visual arts Seton Hall University School of Law, Newark http://law.shu.edu, 888-415-7271 found at the county zoo, which recently under- exhibitions, musical performances went a multimillion dollar upgrade. A brand new and collegiate sports. University of Medicine and

Tibetan Buddhist altar; courtesy The Newark Museum Tibetan Buddhist altar; black bear exhibit is scheduled to open in 2005. Dentistry of New Jersey, Newark www.umdnj.edu, 1-800-UMD-4YOU