FESTIVAL HISTORY
presented by
The City of Newark & Lincoln Park Coast Cultural District
Attracting over 50,000 visitors yearly, the Lincoln Park Music Festival is a cultural ambassador and signature event in the City of Newark. The Lincoln Park Music Festival is part of the economic development led by Lincoln Park Coast Cultural District (LPCCD) in Newark, New Jersey’s historic Lincoln Park section. Dedicated to revitalizing the area, LPCCD provides this free event in celebration of the spirit of the community. The music festival includes entertainers performing Jazz, Gospel, House and Hip-Hop. For children, the festival offers games, storytelling, golf clinics, skateboard clinics and a host of family oriented activities. The festival also features a healthy lifestyle pavilion with free health screenings, massages, yoga and fresh organic produce from the Lincoln Park Community Farm. In addition, there will a green market place, arts and craft and food vendors. Learn more about
LPCCD here.
Thursday, July 28, 2011
Ribbon Cutting Ceremony – 11am-12noon
The James Moody Apartments
39-43 Beecher Street, Newark, NJ
Opening Reception at Russell Aldo Murray Gallery
6:00-9:00pm
460 Washington Street, Newark, NJ
Music Speaks – Moody’s Musical Notes – A Celebration of the Life of James Moody through photography by Stephanie Myers with musical performances by trumpeter James Gibbs and Gene Ghee and special Lincoln Park Coast Cultural District presentation “Shadows” A day in Newark with “James Moody” by photographer Tony Graves
In conjunction w Smithsonian Institute Affiliate Program, National Portrait Gallery & Remy Martin
Friday, July 29, 2011
Special Presentations for the Tribute to James Moody on Stage 11:00am-12noon
Afternoon of Jazz – 12noon – 3:00pm
Hosted by Shelia Anderson & Amiri Baraka
Featuring an All-Star presentation featuring Musical Tribute to James Moody
“Friends of Moody” Featuring Bill Charlap, Todd Coolman, Jon Faddis, Antonio Hart, John Lee, Lewis Nash, Jimmy Owens, Renee Rosnes
“The NewArkestra” Featuring Steve Colson, Gene Ghee, Eugene Goldston, Carlos Francis, Rene McLean, Takashi Otsuka, Al Paterson, Steve Phillips, Billy Phipps and Charisa Rouse aka ‘Violin Diva”
7th Anniversary Newark Idol – 3:00pm-5:30pm
YOPAT’s “Newark Idol “ featuring City Wide Youth Showcase of dancers, rappers, singers and spoken word to also include DJ Steve “Lucky” Benson and special guest Manny Delvalle, Newark Symphony Hall Youth Choir, John Blassingame and celebrity judges.
Evening of Gospel – 6:00-9:30pm
Hosted by Toya Beasley and Dr. Albert Lewis
Featuring performances by Verity Records National Recording Artists –
“William Murphy, Deon Kipping and Jason Nelson”- to also include River of Living Praise & Worship Team, Will Brown and Another Level, Hav’ Mercy, Susu Bobien, Rev. Ronald Christian, Minister Dale Ciceron and Optimistic for Christ, Christian Love Baptist Church Praise Dancers, Minister Steve and Dawn Tallman
Saturday, July 30, 2011
Celebration of House Music – 12noon-9:30pm
Dedicated to Ms. Loleatta Holloway and DJ Camacho
Hosted by “The Legendary “Ms. Theresa Randolph and “Slaag Records Recording Artist “Mr. Eddie Nicholas” with special guests appearances
Featuring internationally known Ms. Barbara Tucker with special guests Dawn Tallman, Charlotte Smalls and Kevin Wheatly, and DJ’s Joaquin “Joe” Claussell, Adam Rios, Mikki Afflick and Daryl Jay. An Artists Showcase featuring Tiara Holt, Peter Hadar, Chinah Blac, Darryl D’Bonneau, Flora Cruz (mixed tape sessions) and special surprise guests. Live percussionists throughout the day featuring indigenous instruments from Brazil, West Africa, Peru and India by Fuluso Mimy
Sunday, July 31, 2011
Celebration of Hip Hop – 1pm-8pm
The 34th Rock Steady Crew Anniversary – “Rock Steady for Life”
Featuring The Rock Steady Crew with Crazy Legs, DJ Questlove, Rahzel & DJ JS-1, Neek The Exotic & Large Professor, Natural Elements, Grand Daddy I.U., J-Live, Kurious, Wise Intelligent, Pacewon, Mr. Green, and many more.
Hosted by End of the Weak with Special Guests
Around the Park
Arts and Craft Vendors, Food Vendors, Health and Wellness Pavilion, Green Market Place and Youth Clinics.
