New Brunswick Cultural Center/Arts New Brunswick Presents The 8TH ANNUAL HUB CITY SOUNDS 

New Brunswick Cultural Center/Arts New Brunswick presents the eighth annual Hub City Sounds series, taking place this summer to fall from July 27 through October 27. This FREE family-friendly series is a performing, visual, and culinary arts festival with events for all tastes!

A festival for all ages, Hub City Sounds events include Just Jersey at Rutgers Gardens on July 27, Carifest on August 24, the Annual Indo-American Festival on August 25, the 7th Annual Central Jersey Jazz Festival on September 14, Rock New Brunswick on September 21, the 39th Raritan River Festival on September 22, and 5th Annual Corazon Latino Festival in partnership with El Mercado Esperanza on October 27. Admission is FREE of charge for all Hub City Sounds events.

"We are thrilled to bring back Hub City Sounds, a festival that showcases the rich pride and diversity of our region," said Tracey O'Reggio Clark, interim executive director of the New Brunswick Cultural Center. "We are elated to expand our program locations to include Rutgers Gardens and The Yard at College Avenue; and with activities and events for all ages, Hub City Sounds has something for everyone."

The Hub City Sounds series includes a variety of activities for kids including a moon castle, face painters, henna, petting zoos, canvas painting, and much more. Locations for this year's festival include Rutgers Gardens (new location), Boyd Park, Joyce Kilmer Park, The Yard (new location), and on George Street in downtown New Brunswick.

Festivalgoers are welcome to bring blankets or chairs for lawn seating at park events, and refreshments and retail will be available to purchase. Free parking is available for the Boyd Park events, exactly one block away at the Rutgers Public Safety Building, located at 55 Commercial Avenue.

The festival includes collaborations with the city of New Brunswick, New Brunswick Development Corporation, New Brunswick City Center, New Brunswick Free Public Library, New Brunswick Community Arts Council, Rutgers Department of Student Affairs, Elijah's Promise, coLAB Arts, New Brunswick Department of Recreation, Esparanza Neighborhood Coalition, Middlesex Chamber of Commerce, Civic League of Greater New Brunswick, Rutgers Center for Latino Arts and Culture, Rutgers Collaborative, New Brunswick Jazz Project, TEMPO Networks, United Caribbean American Network, Coalition to Preserve Reggae, Hub City Jazz Festival, and Indo-American Festival, Inc.

HUB CITY SOUNDS 2019 SCHEDULE:

Just Jersey

Saturday, July 27, 3pm-7pm

Rutgers Gardens, 112 Ryders Lane, New Brunswick

Celebrate the Jersey summer vibe in the beautiful Rutgers Gardens; ?lled with live music, dance performances, food and crafts, courtesy of locally sourced artists, musicians, and vendors.

Carifest

Saturday, August 24, 12pm-5pm

At Boyd Park, Rt. 18 North, New Brunswick

Revel in the island vibes with Caribbean cuisine, music, and dance performances (reggae, soca and calypso), a jerk chicken tasting contest, and a special theatrical tribute to Paul Robeson.

Indo-American Festival

Sunday, August 25, 11am-5pm

At Boyd Park, Rt. 18 North, New Brunswick

Offering mouthwatering treats, music and dance performances inspired by the culture and traditions from Northern and Southern India. Complemented by educational Yoga demonstrations and classes.

7th Annual Central Jersey Jazz Festival

Saturday, September 14, 1pm-6pm

On George Street (between Livingston Avenue & Paterson Street), New Brunswick

Featuring an unparalleled collaboration between three communities in three different counties: Flemington, New Brunswick, and Somerville.

Rock New Brunswick

Saturday, September 21, 12pm-5pm

At The Yard, 40 College Avenue, New Brunswick

"Old School Meets New School," featuring Hip Hop, House, Funk, Rock, and Punk-hailing from the 80's, 90's into today's era. Nestled in the middle of a beautiful courtyard surrounded by delicious eateries, on Rutgers' New Brunswick campus.

39th Raritan River Festival

Rubber Duck Race

Sunday, September 22, 12pm-6pm

At Boyd Park, Rt. 18 North, New Brunswick

A celebration of local environment and community featuring live music, vendors, the New Brunswick Community Farmers Market, activities for children, cardboard canoe races and much more. Also featuring, The Beez Foundation's annual Rubber Duck Drop into the Raritan River, with prizes for the winners.

5th Annual Corazon Latino Festival in partnership with El Mercado Esperanza

Sunday, October 27, 11am-4pm

At Joyce Kilmer Park, 143 Joyce Kilmer Avenue, New Brunswick

A carnival themed adventure showcasing rich Latino and Caribbean culture ?lled with traditional cultural dances, music, visual arts displays, and much more.

For more information on the Hub City Sounds events call 908-917-2862 or visit www.NewBrunswickArts.org .