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Day-O is one of the most widely heard songs of modern times. It recently debuted on the Broadway stage in a musical based on the movie Beetlejuice. For…

Two of Newark’s most prolific political minds have come together to edit and publish a book about Newark’s first African-American Mayor. A Mayor For All…

Monmouth University President Dr. Patrick Leahy recently celebrated his first anniversary in West Long Branch. Dr. Leahy couldn't imagine what he would…

WBGO's Jon Kalish reports on why university students of color are upset over controversial historical murals on various campuses

WBGO's Bob Hennelly, who is also a reporter for the Chief Leader, talks to WBGO News Director Doug Doyle about how first responders and civil service…

Dick DeBartolo is a cultural icon. He’s best known as a writer for Mad magazine, which he first contributed to in 1961. The following year he was hired as…

Over the next few weeks on the WBGO Journal, WBGO News intern and Bloomfield College student Tyra Brooks will be interviewing representatives of area…

Join us on Sat, July 30 for our 2022 BRIC Celebrate Brooklyn! Film Night. We'll be screening the movie Fame with an opening performance by Sing Harlem.

This 1980 cult-classic musical follows a diverse group of teens as they navigate the challenges and triumphs of life at the prestigious New York High School of Performing Arts. At once gritty, heartbreaking, and joyful, Fame remains one of the most authentically New York films ever made. The acclaimed youth gospel group Sing Harlem sets the tone.

Jazz in July artistic director Bill Charlap and his acclaimed trio are one of the leading ensembles in jazz. Joining them as a special guest to kick off this year’s festival is nine-time Grammy nominee Joshua Redman, widely regarded as the greatest jazz saxophonist of his generation, and “one of the 21st century’s finest jazz improvisors” (The Guardian). A dream concert for jazz lovers.

Bill Charlap, piano
Peter Washington, bass
Kenny Washington, drums
Joshua Redman, tenor saxophone

Tito Puente Jr. Kicks Off ‘Salsa Night’ at Newark Symphony Hall

Join Billboard Music Award-winning musician Tito Puente Jr. & His Latin Jazz Ensemble as we kick of Salsa Night!

New to Latin Dancing? No worries, instructors from Newark’s own Smiling David Dance School will be in attendance to show you the moves.

Special guest Senator M. Teresa Ruiz, NJ’s first Latina Senate Majority Leader.

Salsa Night is a free event, but prior registration is required for tickets.

Sponsored by Prudential Financial
Special thanks to Monterreal Water