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LPCCD: 450 Washington Street Newark, NJ 07102 Tel: 973.242.4144 Fax: 973.732.4012 |
Festival Vending Application
Want to be a vending in the 6th Annual Lincoln Park Music Festival? Download your application here.
City of Newark and LPCCD
6th Annual Lincoln Park Music Festival July 29-31, 2011
Lincoln Park Coast Cultural District (LPCCD) is proud to announce that the 6th Annual Lincoln Park Music Festival: A Celebration of Spirit and Dance will take place on July 29, 30, 31, 2011. Attracting over 50,000 visitors yearly, the Lincoln Park Music Festival is a cultural ambassador and signature event in the City of Newark.
Become A Festival Sponsor
There is still time to join the roster of national brands, local businesses and community partners that have enjoyed success and debuted products and services at the Lincoln Park Music Festival. For more information or to request a sponsor packet, contact Anthony Smith, Executive Producer, Lincoln Park Music Festival 973-732-4009
Revitalizing Lincoln Park
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On Thursday, July 28, 2011 LPCCD hosted a ceremonial ribbon-cutting unveiling the $21 million dollar housing project that includes 66 units of USGBC LEED Gold certified housing on four sites in the Lincoln Park sustainable community. Commemorating the life and work of Newark-native and international Jazz legend James Moody, the James Moody Apartments located at 39-43 Beecher Street, were named in his honor. Moody's widow, Linda Moody, performed the ribbon cutting in honor of her late husband alongside Mayor Cory A. Booker, LPCCD Board members, development partners at Ingerman and a host of other supporters. In addition to James Moody Apartments, the other buildings are named Gospel Commons (15-17 Lincoln Park), Zanzibar Commons (18-28 West Kinney Street) and Willie Bell Hooper Apartments (65 Lincoln Park).
Affordable Housing - Perfect For Artists. Apply Now!
It is not too late to apply for an affordable apartment and studio in Lincoln Park. Rental prices start at $691 to $945 a month. Presently, units are being rented on a first come, first serve basis. Download your application now! For further information call 973-732-4008.
Click here to download the brochure for more info
Lincoln Park Community Farm: Community Supported Agriculture
Now through October is the perfect time to get your share of fresh locally grown food at affordable prices. Between a full share at $80 a Month or a half share at $40 a Month, you can become a shareholder in the Lincoln Park Community Farm and receive a variety of fresh vegetables every week. (see application for more details on share options) There is a $20 a week option, but you will not be guaranteed a share. It's easy, convenient and affordable to be a member in the farm! Complete the Membership Application and get your share of fresh food now. To volunteer at the farm, contact Rob W. at 973-732-4003. The Lincoln Park Community Farm is a resource for affordable, locally grown fresh food for the Newark community. The farm promotes community supported agriculture (CSA) that enables city residents to have direct access to affordable, organic produce grown locally in Newark. The weekly harvest is an array of vegetables, herbs, legumes, and flowers available from July through September 2010. In each week’s share of the produce will be a mix of: Zucchini, basil, oregano, Thyme, Kale, Collards, red and green lettuce, romaine, eggplant, tomatoes, peppers, mustard greens, okra, cucumbers, radishes, beans, beets, broccoli, chard, watermelon, cantaloupe, and carrots Experiment with Fresh Food Experiment with Fresh Food With fresh food readily available in your community, it’s a great time to experiment with new ways to prepare your food. Stay tuned for the Lincoln Park Community Farm blog for ideas and fresh food recipes. Feel free to share your favorites with us too. |
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Newark's Premier Urban Eco-Village
On April 28, 2010, Lincoln Park Coast Cultural District and The Ingerman Group broke ground on a $21 million project to construct sixty-six units of USGBC LEED certified affordable housing in the Lincoln Park arts and cultural district located in Newark’s Central ward. The project encompasses four locations that will offer a mix of 1, 2, and 3 bedroom affordable rental units. The project is scheduled for completion in the Spring of 2011. The City of Newark, New Jersey Housing and Mortgage Finance Agency (HMFA) low income tax credit program, TD Bank, JP Morgan Chase, Enterprise Community Partners, and the Federal Home Loan Bank of New York have provided funding for this initiative. Read more...
Introducing the RAM Gallery
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The Lincoln Park Coast Cultural District and Art in the Atrium are proud to announce the grand opening of Newark's freshest contemporary art space, the Russell Aldo Murray Gallery (RAM Gallery). The RAM Gallery will be the only fine art gallery in the City of Newark with a primary focus on African American Art. Located at 460 Washington Street in Newark, the RAM Gallery was named for Newark's own artist, teacher, curator and friend, Russell Aldo Murray, a founding member of Art in the Atrium that passed away in 2009. The intimate and chic space calls upon the spirit of the "Coast," a thriving mecca of jazz clubs and nightlife that lined the block between 1925 and 1950. As a subsidiary of the Lincoln Park Coast Cultural District, the RAM Gallery is a proud Smithsonian Institution affiliate. Read more...
For additional information about the RAM Gallery, please visit:
www.RAMGallerySpace.com or www.facebook.com/RAMGallerySpace.
New Yoga Studio in Lincoln Park
Lotus Yoga New Jersey has proudly opened a second yoga studio, located at 460 Washington Street. The studio offers weekly evening classes, weekend classes, and a free community class every Sunday. The studio also serves as the official headquarters of Lotus in Action, a nonprofit organization that offers yoga and meditation to underserved constituencies as a means to bring change to the community. Lotus in Action's highly trained yoga teachers have developed programs designed to improve mental and physical health for children and adults of all backgrounds and also offers a summer camp for children ages 5 to 12.
For more information call: 973.642.8000 or visit: www.lotusyoganewark.com to view the studio schedule.
