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Marcus Printup, masterful trumpeter with the Lincoln Center Jazz Orchestra and Riza Printup, renown harpist who has performed with acclaimed soprano Kathleen Battle and major jazz artists will perform together this Sunday, December 11 at 3 PM in the beautiful Second Floor Loft at Papillon & Co., 418 Main Street, Metuchen, NJ. Tickets are $30. http://bit.ly/3hVzRnH or use QR code or call 848-260-0810 to make a reservation. Limited seating. Light refreshments. Tickets at the door only if not sold out. Produced by Friends of Metuchen Arts, Metuchen Jazz in association with Metuchen Arts Council.

In honor of Black History Month the T. Thomas Fortune Cultural Center in Red Bank, the home of Count Basie, presents "An Out of Africa Experience," with The Brandon McCune Trio and The Black Wine Guy Experience (BWGE) with MJ Towler. Pianist Brandon McCune was the 1998 Ambassador of Jazz to Africa, and he has accompanied the best in Jazz, such as bassist Buster Williams, Wynton Marsalis and the incomparable Betty Carter, and more. MJ Towler of the BWGE, a popular podcast, has made a colorful splash into wine culture, and will take you on a wine tasting journey through South Africa's, black-owned vineyards that will broaden your grapevine appreciation. This is a fundraiser to support the T. Thomas Fortune Cultural Center, a National Historic Landmark.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE




REMEMBERING AFRICAN AMERICAN CONTRIBUTIONS TO JAZZ
FROM AUTUMN LEAVES TO AFRICAN VILLAGE





On Saturday FEB 18, th from 6:30 pm to 930PM at HARLEM HERITAGE TOURS at 104 Lenox Avenue (115 -116 Street) piano masters Bertha Hope, Denton Darien, saxophone/vocalist John Satchmo Mannan, Alvin Ellington Flythe on tenor sax Tarik Shah on bass and many others will celebrate the music and contributions of Louis Armstrong, John Coltrane, Ella Fitzgerald, Horace Silver and others to the Jazz idiom
The concert is live and free The event is supported by the New York State Jazz Literacy & Arts Society, the law firm of Lipsig, Shapey Manus and Moverman and The Jazz Foundation of America
Free live stream connect is https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJhOImcp1ed_3JX

Concluding our Black History Month Trilogy is a fun and funky mix of music and cinema. Soul Men is a chronological journey of the most iconic African American singers who helped to define the genre dubbed "Soul Music.” Starting from the classics to the big screen, vocalist Billy Cliff will lead the audience through the works of Isaac Hayes’s composition in Shaft, Curtis Mayfield’s soundtrack in SuperFly and Marvin Gaye’s film score in Trouble Man.

Billy Cliff has sung with artists Freddie Jackson, Angela Bofill. He has also been chosen as the lead vocalist for Kool & The Gang, the jazz Group Spyro Gyra, The Blues Brothers Band, Dianne Reeves and many more!

Join us for a soulful night and journey through the music of the greats!

Mark your calendar for the Crafts in the Park Show on Sunday, June 11 from 10 to 5 in picturesque Veterans Park located at the corner of 3rd Ave & Broadway in Westwood, NJ. 125 Exhibitors with arts, crafts & photography from three states will be showcasing a great variety of hand crafted items. You will find something for everyone.

Just some of the items to be shown are stained glass, pottery, garden decor, welcome signs, paintings, apparel, metal & resin art, charcuterie boards, jewelry, florals, birdhouses, turned bowls & pens, fiber, original writings, crochet dolls, dog treats, totes, ceramics, art, soaps, candles and much more.

Festival foods, home made pretzels, pickles, Italian ice and kettle korn will be available. The show is held rain or shine. Free admission. For further information go to www.pjspromotions.com.

Join us for a free weekly pop-up experience featuring the unique creations of ANL Funkspace! Designer Acacia offers a treasure trove of handmade jewelry, drinkware, and clothing, all bursting with funky flair and eclectic style.

Whether you're searching for the perfect statement piece to complement your outfit, a one-of-a-kind gift for a friend, or a vibrant addition to your home, ANL Funkspace has something for everyone.

Stop by and discover handcrafted jewelry, eye-catching drinkware, and apparel that reflects your individuality. Embrace the funk!

This is a FREE event that will take place outside of our shop.

For questions about registering for a workshop, contact us at: Kristen@TheEclecticChicBoutique.com or 862-221-0644. Ask us about booking a private session for yourself, family, or company. We are available for corporate events.

Experience the electrifying vibes of Under Cover Music Fest on Sat, Jun 1st, 2PM-10 PM at the Sloan Street parking lot in South Orange, NJ. Groove to hits from Beyoncé to The Grateful Dead and more, performed by sensational cover bands at this FREE community event. Indulge in delicious bites from local eateries and chilled brews from regional brewers available for purchase. Plus, enjoy a kid zone courtesy of the South Mountain YMCA, games, and much more! Take your experience to the next level by purchasing a VIP tent for you and your group, limited quantities are available for purchase. This event is hosted by South Orange Downtown and South Orange Village with support from sponsors, Mark Murphy's Music, Pollock Properties Group, PSE&G and Marigold Pediatric Dentistry. The rain date for this event is Sun Jun 2nd 12PM-8PM.

Join us May 7-9, 2024 for this virtual event, featuring live and on-demand sessions centered on ways to ignite change together using our Time, Talent, Treasure, Testimony, and Ties (also known as the 5Ts of Philanthropy)
We Give Summit features 40+ incredible speakers including: Deepa Iyer, Sr. Director of Strategic Initiatives at Building Movement Project; Dan Pallotta, Activist, TED Speaker & Author of Uncharitable; and Baratunde Thurston, Writer, Activist, & Host of How to Citizen Podcast
All sessions are FREE. Donate $50 or more when registering and you’ll receive swag in the mail, including a copy of Infectious Generosity by TED’s Chris Anderson and a card game to help you activate the 5Ts (while supplies last!). Register today at https://WeGiveSummit.org

The lawsuit filed this week in federal court alleges that the organization, which lends books online for free, amounts to a "piracy site" that has been eluding copyright law for years.

Sister Ann Kendrick has dedicated most of her life to serving immigrant families. The community center she helped found in Florida functions both as a school and a sanctuary. Here's her story.