• By Mabel Pais

WHAT:  HISPANIC HERITAGE CELEBRATION

WHEN:  Saturday, September 13, 1–3 PM

WHERE: Newark Public Library, 5 Washington Street, Newark, NJ

COST:   Free

Celebrate Hispanic cultures through music, dance, poetry and art. Festivities include lively folk dances — from Ecuador, Panama, Colombia, Peru, Bolivia and Puerto Rico — and visual art by Latin American artists. ‘Dodge Poetry’ poets will share passionate words about cultural identities and life experiences.

The annual Hispanic Heritage Celebration is co-hosted this year by the Newark Public Library and

AC’s Latin Advisory Committee and Las Jardineras, the Latin Employee Resource Group.

RSVP

RSVP is required to attend the event. RSVP @ njpac.org/event/hispanic-heritage-celebration

Light refreshments will be served.

New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC)

The New Jersey Performing Arts Center, located in downtown Newark, New Jersey, is among the largest performing arts centers in the United States.  It is the artistic, cultural, educational and civic center of New Jersey — where great performances and events enhance and transform lives every day.

As New Jersey’s anchor cultural institution, NJPAC brings diverse communities together, providing access to all and showcasing the state’s and the world’s best artists while acting as a leading catalyst in the revitalization of its home city.  Through its extensive Arts Education programs, NJPAC is shaping the next generation of artists and arts enthusiasts.

NJPAC has attracted more than 12 million visitors (including more than two million children) since opening its doors in 1997 and nurtures meaningful and lasting relationships with each of its constituents. Visit njpac.org or call 888.GO.NJPAC (888.466.5722) for more information.

Follow NJPAC Online:

Website:      njpac.org

Twitter:       @NJPAC

Instagram:   @NJPAC

Hashtag:      #NJPAC

Facebook:    facebook.com/NJPAC

YouTube:      NJPACtv

(Mabel Pais writes on The Arts and Entertainment, Social Issues, Spirituality, Education, Business, Health and Wellness, and Cuisine)