THE SPIRIT OF SUMMER 2017 SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 11th 2016 NOON-8PM EssexTHESUNDAY County SE SUMMERPTEMBER MUSIC11th 201 Concert6 NOON Series-8PM THE OF B E S T TOHFE B E S T THE F E S T II Popa Bill Lil’ Eliza Tomás FChubby ESims, Jr. SBastad TNeals IDonckerI Popa Bill Lil’ Eliza Tomás Chubby Sims, Jr. Bastad Neals Doncker 7 9 16 22 PAGE The EssexPAGE County Ronald J. Mount Lion Exhibit PAGE PAGE Joseph N. DiVincenzo, Jr. LIONS & HYENAS Essex County Executive JOIN THE and the Board of Chosen Freeholders NEW EXHIBIT Daniel K. Salvante NOW OPEN! Director of Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs PUTTING ESSEX COUNTY FIRST COMPLIMENTARY ISSUE www.southmountainblues.com wCo-Howsted byw Josep.soh N. DiVinceutnzo, Jrhm., Essex Couonty Euxecuntive taand the iBoanrd obf Chosleuen Freeholdsers. com ESSEX COUNTY SOUTH MOUNTAIN RESERVATION AT CHERRY LANE, WEST ORANGE, NJ Co-Hosted by Joseph N. DiVincenzo, Jr., Essex County Executive and the Board of Chosen Freeholders ESSEX COUNTY SOUTH MOUNTAIN RESERVATION AT CHERRY LANE, WEST ORANGE, NJ ® E N T E R T A I N M E N T AL GOLD DESIGN ® E N T E R T A I N M E N T AL GOLD DESIGN A MESSAGE FROM THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE Dear Friend, Enjoy your summer with a sizzling variety of activities, films and events that the whole family can enjoy! From June to September, the Essex County Free Summer Music Concert Series will enliven our parks with salsa, jazz, rock and roll, country, rhythm and blues, and more! There are 32 events planned, including three evenings with a concert and fireworks – June 29th in Weequahic Park, June 30th in Branch Brook Park and July 3rd in Brookdale Park. So grab a blanket or chair and enjoy the cool evening breeze and dance to sounds of summer. Other county venues also have special offerings. On Wednesdays and Thursdays during July and August, come to Turtle Back Zoo for extended evening hours and see our animals when the temperatures are cooler. And stay later on Wednesday nights to enjoy an animal-themed movie shown on the top floor of our parking deck. We also have free movies at Kip’s Castle Park, outdoor nature exploration activities at the Environmental Center and, if you want to escape the heat, ice skating at Codey Arena. Throughout the county, there are venues that offer a variety of opportunities to inspire your soul, challenge your mind and tickle your fancy. Essex is abundant with museums, galleries, classrooms and theaters where you can view the latest works of art, take classes, watch a play and more. The long list of events outlined in this newsletter will ensure you never have a boring summer day. Enjoy your summer and, remember, together we will continue Putting Essex County First. Joseph N. DiVincenzo, Jr. Essex County Executive and the Board of Chosen Freeholders BOARD OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS Britnee N. Timberlake, President Brendan W. Gill, Vice President Rolando Bobadilla Wayne L. Richardson Rufus I. Johnson Patricia Sebold Lebby C. Jones Cynthia D. Toro Leonard M. Luciano This program is made possible in part by funds from the New Jersey State Council on the Arts/ Department of State. The Essex County Division of Cultural and Historic Affairs received an operating support grant from the New Jersey Historical Commission, a division of the Department of State. 2 The Spirit of Essex Essex County SUMMER MUSIC Concert Series Over the course of 12 summer weeks, Essex County Executive Joseph N. for New Jersey and TD Bank. The series DiVincenzo, Jr. invites the public to attend there are 32 different is also made possible, in part, by the the 2017 Essex County Free Summer events, featuring some New Jersey State Council on the Arts/ Music Concert Series. The free Concert of the best local and Department of State. Series brings a diverse group of musicians international acts in jazz, and entertainers to perform at locations Over the course of 12 summer weeks, rock and roll, big band, throughout the historic Essex County there are 32 different events, featuring Park System and provides residents with reggae and more. some of the best local and international an evening leisure activity to enjoy the acts in jazz, rock and roll, big band, parks. This year’s series features three reggae and more. The 2017 Summer concert and fireworks spectaculars, breeze, and dance to the sounds of Music Concert Series begins Saturday, Friday night concerts in Brookdale Park classical, rock and roll, jazz, big band, June 17th with a Gospel Festival in and nine cultural festivals. Latin and more. We have an amazing line- Essex County Monte Irvin Orange Park up that is sure to entertain and impress,” and concludes Sunday, September 10th “The Essex County Free Summer Music DiVincenzo said. with Mike Griot’s Essex County South Concert Series offers a diverse lineup Mountain International Blues Festival. of performers who will take center stage The Summer Music Concert Series There will be three Concert and Fireworks throughout our historic Parks System. is being sponsored by Rose Squared Extravaganzas this summer: the first Pack a blanket, enjoy the cool evening Productions, The Horizon Foundation features Fillet of Soul on Thursday, June The Spirit of Essex 3 29th in Essex County Weequahic Park, park system established in the United Events with an asterisk (*) are co-sponsored the second features the New Jersey States. The Park System consists of more by the Essex County Department of Parks, Symphony Orchestra on Friday, June than 6,000 acres and has 23 parks, five Recreation and Cultural Affairs. Concerts are held at accessible sites. Persons who 30th in Essex County Branch Brook Park reservations, an environmental center, a require special accommodations or assis- in Newark and the third features Jersey zoo, Treetop Adventure Course, ice skating tance are asked to call at least two weeks Sound on Monday, July 3 in Essex County rink, roller skating rink, three public golf prior to the concert to alert staff as to their Brookdale Park in Bloomfield/Montclair. courses, golf driving range, two miniature needs. Admission to the concerts is free. golf courses, Treetop Adventure Course, For more information, please call the De- The Essex County Park System was three off-leash dog facilities, a castle and partment of Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs at 973 268-3500. created in 1895 and is the first county the Presby Memorial Iris Gardens. The 2017 Concert Series Schedule Saturday, June 17th: 12 noon to 5 pm, Essex County Monte Irvin Orange Park, Orange: Gospel Festival* Saturday, June 24th: 12 Noon, Essex County Weequahic Park, Newark: House Music Festival* Tuesday, June 27th: 7 pm, Essex County Yanticaw Park, Nutley: Groove Street Quintet Thursday, June 29th: 7:30 pm, Essex County Weequahic Park, Newark: Concert by Fillet of Soul and a Fireworks Spectacular Friday, June 30th: 7:30 pm, Essex County Branch Brook Park, Newark: Concert by the New Jersey Symphony Orchestra and Fireworks Spectacular (In case of rain, the concert will be held in the Cathedral Basilica in Newark and the fireworks display will be rescheduled.) Monday, July 3rd, 7:30 pm: Essex County Brookdale Park, Bloomfield/Montclair: Concert by Jersey Sound and the Fireworks Spectacular Friday, July 7th, 7:30pm: Essex County Brookdale Park, Bloomfield/Montclair: The Duprees Tuesday, July 11th, 7pm: Essex County Independence Park, Newark: Latin Splendor Wednesday, July 12th, 7pm: Essex County Veterans Memorial Park, Newark: Trilogy, An Opera Company Friday, July 14th, 7:30pm: Essex County Brookdale Park, Bloomfield/Montclair: Darlene Love Tuesday, July 18th, 7pm: Essex County Monte Irvin Orange Park, Orange: Denise Hamilton Wednesday, July 19th, 7pm: Essex County Riverbank Park, Newark: Julian & Dominique Friday, July 21st, 7:30pm: Essex County Brookdale Park, Bloomfield/Montclair: Radio Nashville Tuesday, July 25th, 7pm: Essex County Watsessing Park, Bloomfield/East Orange: Pulse Jazz Quintet Wednesday, July 26th, 7pm: Essex County Grover Cleveland Park, Caldwell/Essex Fells: Steppin’ Out Friday, July 28th, 7:30pm: Essex County Brookdale Park, Bloomfield/Montclair: Gloria’s Miami Sound featuring Nikki Torres Tuesday, August 1st, 7pm: Essex County Ivy Hill Park, Newark: Gordon James Wednesday, August 2nd, 7pm: Essex County Verona Park, Verona: Frank Piombo Quintet Friday, August 4th, 7:30pm: Essex County Brookdale Park, Bloomfield/Montclair: New York Bee Gees Saturday, August 5th, 11am to 8pm: Essex County Monte Irvin Orange Park, Orange: African Caribbean Festival* Tuesday, August 8th, 7pm: Essex County Vailsburg Park, Newark: Richard Reiter Wednesday, August 9th, 7pm: Essex County Riverfront Park, Newark: Frank Valdes Friday, August 11th, 7:30pm: Essex County Brookdale Park, Bloomfield/Montclair: The Infernos Saturday, August 12th, 4 to 9pm: Essex County Ivy Hill Park, Newark: International Food and Music Festival* Sunday, August 13th, 10am to 8pm: Essex County Monte Irvin Orange Park, Orange: Latino Festival* Tuesday, August 15th, 7pm: Essex County Cedar Grove Park, Cedar Grove: Symphonics Wednesday, August 16th, 7pm: Essex County West Side Park, Newark: Bradford Hayes Friday, August 18th, 7pm: Essex County Eagle Rock Reservation, West Orange: Cameos Saturday, August 19th, 2 to 7pm: Essex County Monte Irvin Orange Park, Orange: House Music Festival* Sunday, August 20th, 2 to 7pm: Essex County Monte Irvin Orange Park, Orange: Essex County Talent Showcase* Saturday, September 9th, 11am to 8pm: Essex County Branch Brook Park, Newark: African Caribbean Festival* Sunday, September 10th, 11am to 8pm: Essex County South Mountain Reservation, West Orange: Mike Griot’s Essex County South Mountain International Blues Festival* 4 The Spirit of Essex Wilderness Skills Summer Camp The Very Hungry Caterpillar Wednesday to Friday, June 28 to Saturday, July 15 ESSEX COUNTY June 30 and/or July 5 to July 7 12:30pm to 1:30pm 9:30am-2:30pm For children ages 3 to 5.