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We are excited to present this powerful, coming-of-age story during Newark Pride Month. Our partners from Equal Space will introduce the film at Newark Riverfront Park. Moonlight (2016) Directed by Barry Jenkins. (111 min). Rated R. A young African American man grapples with his identity and sexuality while experiencing the everyday struggles of childhood, adolescence, and burgeoning adulthood. The film will be screened in English with Spanish subtitles. This event is FREE and no registration is required. Event starts at 8pm, movie starts at 8:30pm. Address: 730 Raymond Boulevard, Newark, NJ (Riverside)

Join us for a fun family movie at Newark Riverfront Park! The Secret Life of Pets (2016). Directed by Chris Renaud and Yarrow Cheney. (87 min). Rated PG. The quiet life of a terrier named Max is upended when his owner takes in Duke, a stray whom Max instantly dislikes. The film will be screened in English with Spanish subtitles. This event is FREE and no registration is required. Event starts at 8pm, movie starts at 8:30pm. Address: 730 Raymond Boulevard, Newark, NJ (Riverside)

‘Tis the season for making unforgettable memories with your family! Whether you’re a kid or a kid at heart, The Nutcracker is sure to become your favorite Christmas tradition. The State Ballet Theatre of Ukraine’s holiday spectacle transports you to a dazzling winter wonderland in this special matinee performance. Step into choreographer Andrei Litvinov’s magical world of toy soldiers and colorful characters. Tchaikovsky’s beloved score is full of instantly recognizable music, including “Waltz of the Flowers,” “Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy,” “Waltz of the Snowflakes” and more. It’s a magical classic for all ages.

Grammy-winners Peter Yarrow and Noel Paul Stookey carry on the proud tradition of the 1960s iconic folk trio Peter, Paul & Mary. This year is the 60th anniversary of the trio’s self-titled debut album, which earned double platinum. Since Mary’s passing in 2009, the duo has kept the music of Peter, Paul and Mary alive as they continue to tour, performing classic hits like Leaving on a Jet Plane, Puff, the Magic Dragon, Blowin’ in the Wind, If I Had a Hammer and many more.

Grammy Award winner, drummer, and composer Terri Lyne Carrington blends jazz, indie rock, and hip-hop with her multi-talented sextet Social Science. This fresh ensemble thoughtfully confronts urgent social and societal issues through a suite of powerful compositions, inspiring a deep regard for humanity and freedom, while never forgetting to excite on a purely musical level.

Dr Capers on piano and vocals with John Robinson (bass), Alan Givens (sax), and Doug Richardson (drums).

Dr. Capers has performed with Dizzy Gillespie, Wynton Marsalis, Mongo Santamaria, Tito Puente, Slide Hampton, Max Roach, and Paquito D'Rivera, among others; has recorded 5 albums: Portrait of Soul (Atlantic), Affirmation (KMA Arts), Come On Home (Columbia/Sony), Wagner Takes the 'A' Train (Elysium), and Limited Edition (VALCAP Records); and has appeared on numerous radio and television programs. Her most noted compositions are Sing About Love, a critically acclaimed Christmas cantata produced by George Wein at Carnegie Hall; Sojourner, an operatorio based on the life of Sojourner Truth, performed by the Opera Ebony Company of NY; and Song of the Seasons, commissioned by the Smithsonian.

Five-time Grammy Awardee, Emedin Rivera is a highly respected and accomplished artist in a vast array of contemporary music genres. Emedin's unique rhythmic percussion clearly underscores the Latin-Caribbean-African influences. Emedin has performed with such accomplished artists as Stevie Wonder, Harry Belafonte, Gato Barbieri, Dave Valentin, LaToya Jackson, Michael Bolton, Paquito D Rivera, Sting, Gregory Hines, and Ben E. King. He has also appeared on the David Letterman Show, Show Time at the Apollo, Dellaventura, The Harry Belafonte PBS Special, and Robert Wuhl's World Tour.

Meshell Ndegeocello is a bassist, vocalist and singer-songwriter who has just released her 12th album, 'Ventriliquism', a covers record featuring unique takes on songs by Prince, TLC, George Clinton, Janet Jacksonand Sade.

From her 1993 debut 'Plantation Lullabies' through to her latest release, Meshell Ndegéocello has built a consistent body of work which embraces jazz, R&B, rock and hip hop.

Over the years Meshell has worked with artists such as Chaka Khan, DJ Premier, Wah-Wah Watson, John Mellencamp, Billy Preston, Oumou Sangare, Pat Metheny, Joe Henry, Lisa Germano and many more.

Mala's music career has taken her all over the world, performing for international tours and festivals, as well in some of NYC's most prestigious stages, including the Iridium Jazz Club, the Blue Note, the Jazz Standard, the 55 Bar, and Brooklyn's BAM Café. Most recently she performed in Washington DC at the Kennedy Center. Mala was a featured performer at the first annual Coltrane Day Festival, was featured in the book, Giving Birth to Sound: Women in Creative Music (Renate da Rin and & William Parker editors) and can be seen in the documentary film, 'The Girls in the Band," directed by Judy Chaikin.

MasterVoices presents Bizet’s Carmen on October 25 at the Rose Theater at Jazz at Lincoln Center, conducted by Ted Sperling, directed by Sammi Cannold, and choreographed by Gustavo Zajac. Performance will feature singers Ginger Costa-Jackson, Terrence Chin-Loy, Mikaela Bennett, and John Brancy, with Orchestra of St. Luke’s.