Anticipation is building up in Newark for Small Business Week! ๐
Join EQUAL SPACE April 29th - May 3rd for a week-long celebration packed with insightful discussions, inspiring speakers, and invaluable networking opportunities.
Kicking off with an Opening Celebration featuring keynote speaker Nadiyah Spencer, founder of TinkyPoo, and hosted by Nico Bar & Grill.
Register now and secure your spot for this unforgettable event! #SmallBusinessWeek
Reserve your seat now by visiting: bit.ly/smallbiz24๐ฅ
Pre-Valentine's Concert
๐ถ Get ready for an unforgettable night of music and love! โค๏ธ
Join South Ward Councilman Patrick Council and Mayor Ras J. Baraka for the Annual Pre-Valentine's Day Concert at George Washington Carver Elementary School on Saturday, February 10th at 2pm. ๐
๐ต They've got a star-studded lineup featuring Emmy award winner Hunter Hayes, the legendary Ted Mills from Blue Magic, and gold and platinum artist Howard Hewett from Shalamar. ๐ They'll be performing all your favorite R&B, soul, funk, and love songs, so get ready to dance the day away!
๐๏ธ Admission is free, however, you will need to register on Eventbrite or pick up tickets from the Patrick Council Civic Association or City of Newark, NJ - City Hall.
๐ For more information, call 973-733-3753 / 54. Don't miss out on this incredible event! โค๏ธ๐ถ
Disney on Ice Presents Find Your Hero
Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Donald Duck and Goofy set the stage for an adventure filled with tales of heroism from your favorite Disney stories in Disney On Ice presents Find Your Hero. Join Mirabel as she sets out to save her familyโs beloved Casita, all while learning that everyone has their own gifts, magical or not, and being true to yourself and loving those around you is what makes you special.
See how far Moana will go when she embarks on an action-packed voyage with mighty demigod Maui in a quest to save her island, become a wayfinder, and find her own identity. Journey alongside Anna and Elsa and the hilarious snowman, Olaf, on their quest to protect the kingdom. Dive โUnder The Seaโ and test the power of true love with The Little Mermaid. Get tangled with Rapunzel as she dares to explore the world outside her own. And be there as Belle boldly tames the fearsome Beast. Discover that courage, determination and heart are all part of the hero in you!
Disney On Ice presents Find Your Hero brings beloved characters to life through cutting edge figure-skating, eye-catching costumes and stunning set designs. Innovative lighting, thrilling special effects, high-flying jumps and breathtaking skating make Disney On Ice presents Find Your Hero an experience the whole family will treasure forever!
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Thursday, January 11 at 7:00 PM
Friday, January 12 at 7:00 PM
Saturday, January 13 at 11:00 AM, 3:00 PM & 7:00PM
Sunday, January 14 at 12:00 PM & 4:00 PM
Monday, January 15 at 1:00 PM
Click the link to purchase tickets! https://bit.ly/3tL4e6H
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GNCVB Wins the 2023 Award For Marketing at the NJ Conference on Tourism
The Greater Newark Convention and Visitors Bureau (Newark Happening) is pleased to accept the Marketing award at the 2023 NJ Conference on Tourism for our "Welcome to Newark" campaign! ๐
We'd like to thank the New Jersey Tourism Industry Association Awards Committee for bestowing this great honor.
We'd also like to acknowledge the Hon. Mayor Ras J. Baraka and the City of Newark, NJ - City Hall, our President and CEO, Ricardo Salazar, Production Agency Palette Group, Zay, Isaiah Little (GalleryRetail), Music Producer ๐Carter "Roc" Mangan Jr. ๐ ๐, GNCVB Board Chair Gregory Good, board members, Executive Director of the Ironbound Business Improvement District Ironbound District, Newark, NJ (IBID) Vince Baglivo, Marketing Manager Nichelle Lane and past Marketing Team Member Emmett Jones, participating sponsors, partners, GNCVB staff members, and the incredible talent and many crew members that helped to bring our vision to life.
We are excited for all the new stories we will tell in the coming year and are eager to welcome you to Newark in 2024 and beyond.
๐น Carter "Roc" Mangan Jr.
Uncle Willie's Wings Ribbon Cutting at The Junction at
Congratulations to Uncle Willies Wings as they officially opened their second location today at The Junction at Gateway! ๐
Their first location, at 1036 Bergen St., is still open, so be sure to visit them both and tell them we sent you! ๐
City of Newark, NJ - City Hall
Invest Newark
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Chiffani Brands is back at Swahili Village ๐ฅ for the Summer Kickoff of ARTful Mondays, sponsored by Lรจ Kool ๐พChampagne, this evening from 6-8pm!
Come out and enjoy a refreshing โSummer Madnessโ ๐นwhile touring the works of featured guest and resident artists from the diaspora.
Presented by Chiffani Brands Unlimited. โค๏ธโจ๐
Afrobeat Festival is the largest celebration of African culture in the tri-state area and its going down tomorrow at noon! Will you be there?๐ Military Park
GND TAKEOVERโ๏ธ
Thursdays in #Newark at @pourabbeys
Spinning #Latin #House #Dance & so much more. GET GROUNDED โข Starts at 9pm
#tonight #brazil #music #free #livemusic #DJs #Newark #downneck #pourabbeys
Stay Grounded.
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@_gonzalosilva + @danajdaily
Pride Month 2023
Happy Pride! โค๏ธ๐งก๐๐๐๐๐ค๐ค
The end of one month means Newark First Fridays is just about here! Join #NewarkFirstFridays this Friday for the #OPENDECKDAY, JUNE 2! ๐ง
#NewarkFirstFridaysโ Activities @ #HarrietTubmanSquare + #AfterParty, SECOND FLOOR, Kilkenny Alehouse!
Donโt let the algorithm hide the next good time! TEXT @newarkffr at their dedicated texting platform for updates of all the #NFFr & @GalleryRetail happenings along with perks:
973.556.2846
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Memorial Day 2023
Today and every day, we remember and honor all who have served.๐๏ธ#MemorialDay
Tonight! Donโt miss out on the premiere of โTreasures of New Jersey: The Newark Museum of Artโ airing at 8:30pm, EST on @MyNJPBS!
Tune in on traditional TV in NJ and NY or stream it on NJPBS.org from anywhere in the U.S! ๐ฌ๐ฟ
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AAPI Jazz Fest 2023
The second annual AAPI Jazz Fest is May 20, 2023! This is a unique festival on the East Coast that showcases 10 varying artists and panel discussions with a heavy emphasis on the AAPI community.
The AAPI (Asian American and Pacific Islander) Jazz Fest celebrates the pan-Asian jazz community and its ongoing, vital presence in the music world. We seek to honor the past, present, and future, highlighting the depth and breadth of the varied Asian American artists and communities that are committed to expressing themselves through this unique art form and its derivations.
Click to purchase tickets, before it's too late! https://bit.ly/3I548L9 #aapiheritagemonth #newark
Happy Motherโs Day from the Greater Newark Convention and Visitors Bureau! ๐
Join @plusable_pr for a night of live music with @jane.tza and @filipeguerrabr at @cityrubโs beautiful flower patio tonight! Enjoy the beautiful outdoor setting while listening to the talented musicians perform.
Donโt miss this opportunity to unwind and relax with great music and good company. See you there!
#PlusablePR #CityRub #livemusic #newarknj #outdoorevents #goodvibes
AAPI JAZZ FEST 2023
It's Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month and you won't want to miss this year's celebration at AAPI Jazz Fest; featuring a wide variety of AAPI jazz musicians and voices. ๐
The festival is produced by Yardbird Entertainment and The Institute of Jazz Studies and takes place on Saturday, May 20th at Express Newark.
Click to purchase tickets today! https://bit.ly/3I548L9
NTTW 2023
It's National Travel and Tourism Week (NTTW)! ๐
Established in 1983, #NTTW is an annual tradition to celebrate the U.S. travel community and travelโs essential role in stimulating economic growth, cultivating vibrant communities, creating quality job opportunities, inspiring new businesses and elevating the quality of life for Americans every day.
May 7-13, 2023, marks the 40th anniversary of NTTW. Travel is integral to every industry and nearly everything we do. Our recovery is the nationโs recovery, and travel is essential to a future of American growth and innovation.
Join us as we keep moving #TravelForward. U.S. Travel Association
Truly great dance can be a window to the heart and soul, revealing our deepest selves. On 5/12-5/14 let the artists of @alvinailey American Dance Theater take you on a path of discovery, as they hit the stage live at njpac. Get tickets at http://bit.ly/njpacailey23
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ARTful MONDAYS at @swahilivillagenewarknj ๐ฅ is back May 1st with your faithful guide & host Tiffany โChiffaniโ Salas ( @tiff_styles_u2 )!
Come out and tour the art of resident Swahili Village Artists. Enjoy food, drinks, & vibes!
๐Swahili Village
2 Center St.
#NewarkNJ