Saturday, April 10, 2010
Newark is Burning
Cakewalk to Catwalk
Curated by James Credle
Newark is Burning
Read a Wiretap feature on the
History of House Ball Culture
For the first time at NJPAC, a behind-the-scenes look at a culture called the "Ballrooom Scene." Some of you may recall the controversial, award-winning 1990 documentary Paris is Burning, the film that gave the world a glimpse into the "Harlem Drag Balls" that displayed stylish competition, fabulous haute couture fashion, gender-bending runway theatrics and one-of-a-kind dance performances. Now, NJPAC gets a catwalk of its own that will tell the story of this creative competition as well as honor the long history and love that reside in a community that has transfixed and evolved a social scene that has survived for nearly a century. There will be a post-performance discussion immediately following this Alternate Routes event.
Liberation in Truth Social Justice Center and Circle of Friends will host a late-night after-party at Aljira, a Center for Contemporary Art, located at 591 Broad Street (across the street from NJPAC). Show your ticket stub and receive 1/2 price admission.
Please note that this performance contains adult content and language.
Saturday, April 10, 2010 @ 7:30 pm
Directions
Directions
By Public Transportation
New Jersey Transit
is your ticket to a comfortable and quick ride to NJPAC. Trains in and out of nearby Newark's Penn Station and Broad Street Station embark for all New Jersey destinations on a timely and convenient schedule. Trains leave from all New Jersey destinations and from New York City's Penn Station at 34th Street, and run in and out of Newark's Penn Station and Broad Street Station. From either station, you can take the Newark Light Rail to get to NJPAC and back after the show. Newark's Penn Station is just 5 blocks from NJPAC. For information on NJ Transit trains, call 1-800 772-2222 or visit http://www.njtransit.com
Amtrak
The Newark Light Rail now connects Broad Street and Newark Penn stations (and everywhere in between) in 10 minutes or less! Modern, safe, clean light rail cars will leave you just steps away from NJPAC…for just $1.35! The Light Rail also provides service from NJPAC to Newark Penn Station and Broad Street Station after evening performances. For details, visit http://www.njtransit.com/nlr
Amtrak For information on Amtrak trains to Newark from New York City and other destinations, visit http://www.Amtrak.com
Amtrak The PATH Yellow Line leaves Manhattan from 33rd Street, 23rd Street, 14th Street, or Christopher Street. Follow signs for trains to Newark’s Penn Station. From Penn Station, you can take the Newark Light Rail service to get to NJPAC and back after the show. Newark's Penn Station is just 5 blocks from NJPAC. For information on PATH trains, call 1-800 243-PATH or visit the PATH web site.
Walking Directions from Penn Station: From the main waiting room at Penn Station, leave by the Raymond Plaza West exit, cross the bus and taxi pickup lanes, and turn to your right toward Raymond Boulevard. Turn left on Raymond Boulevard and walk 2 blocks (west) to Mulberry Street. Turn right, crossing Raymond Boulevard, and walk two blocks on Mulberry Street (north) to Center Street. NJPAC is directly across Center Street.
Directions
By Car
FROM THE SOUTH
via NJ Turnpike North
Follow NJ Turnpike North to Exit 15W (Newark/The Oranges). After toll booth follow Route 280 West to Exit 15A (Route 21 - Downtown/Arts). On the exit ramp, bear left going under Route 280 and, at bottom of ramp (traffic light), make a right onto Route 21 South (McCarter Highway). Follow Route 21 South to Center Street, make a right onto Center Street.
via Garden State Parkway North
Follow Garden State Parkway North to Exit 145 (Route 280). Follow Route 280 East to Exit 15 (Route 21 - Downtown/Arts). At bottom of ramp (traffic light), make a right onto Route 21 South, (McCarter Highway). Follow Route 21 South to Center Street, make a right onto Center Street.
FROM THE NORTH, NORTHEAST & NEW YORK CITY
via NJ Turnpike South
Follow NJ Turnpike North to Exit 15W (Newark/The Oranges). After toll booth follow Route 280 West to Exit 15A (Route 21 - Downtown/Arts). On the exit ramp, bear left going under Route 280 and, at bottom of ramp (traffic light), make a right onto Route 21 South (McCarter Highway). Follow Route 21 South to Center Street, make a right onto Center Street.
via Garden State Parkway South
Follow Garden State Parkway South to Exit 145. Follow signs to Route 280 East. Follow Route 280 East to Exit 15 (Route 21 - Downtown/Arts). At bottom of ramp (traffic light), make a right onto Route 21 South (McCarter Highway). Follow Route 21 South to Center Street, make a right onto Center Street.
from New York City
From George Washington Bridge or Lincoln Tunnell, follow signs to NJ Turnpike South. Take NJ Turnpike South to Exit 15W. From Holland Tunnel, follow signs to NJ Turnpike North. Take NJ Turnpike North to Exit 15W. Follow directions from Exit 15W above.
FROM THE WEST
via Route 280
Follow Route 280 East to Exit 15 (Route 21 South - Downtown/Arts). At bottom of ramp (traffic light), make a right onto Route 21 South (McCarter Highway). Follow Route 21 South to Center Street, make a right onto Center Street.
via Route 78
Follow Route 78 East to Exit 57 (Newark, Downtown/Arts). Stay to the right and follow signs to Route 21 North (McCarter Highway). You will travel across the viaduct into downtown Newark. Stay in the left three lanes and travel onto Route 21 North (McCarter Highway). Follow Route 21 North to Center Street, make a left onto Center Street. If you miss this turn, continue on Route 21 North to the Lombardy Street jughandle, then make the u-turn back to Route 21 South until you reach Center Street. Make a right onto Center Street.
NJPAC works closely with both NJ Transit and the DOT to minimize any inconvenience to NJPAC patrons. However, you may wish to allow additional time to reach the theater. Out of respect to our patrons and the artists, late seating is done only at the discretion of management. Up-to-date information on construction activities and conditions in the downtown Newark area is available from the following sources:
* Call 1-888-GO-NJPAC and press 3-2-1 for up-to-date information, 24 hours a day
* Tune in to WBGO/88.3 for traffic reports between 6-9 am and 4-6:30pm, weekdays only
* Online at http://www.njcommuter.com
* Watch for variable message signs displaying real-time travel updates on the main access roads into Newark (Routes 1/9, 22, 78, 280)
