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Representative John Lewis of Georgiaa?"Freedom Rider and Congressman, Presidential Medal of Freedom honoree and conscience of the nationa?"served the cause of social justice for decades, both as an elected representative and as a groundbreaking activist whose fervent belief in getting into a?oegood trouble, necessary troublea?? for the cause of racial equality changed our country.

Representative John Lewis of Georgia-Freedom Rider and congressman, Presidential Medal of Freedom honoree served the cause of social justice for decades, both as an elected representative and as a groundbreaking activist whose fervent belief in getting into 'good trouble, necessary trouble' for the cause of racial equality changed our country.

CAPA and the Lincoln Theatre Association have partnered to present John Lewis: Good Trouble as an online rental through September 21. The film can be rented directly from Magnolia Pictures for $12 and can be viewed any time prior to and including September 21.

New Jersey Performing Arts Center organizes a nationwide watch, inviting over 60 of the nation's arts and cultural institutions to participate in a virtual viewing of the riveting new documentary John Lewis: Good Trouble.

Marcus Performing Arts Center invites its patrons to join in a nationwide watch, in collaboration with over 60 of the nation's arts and cultural institutions, of the riveting new documentary John Lewis: Good Trouble, which looks at the impact of Lewis's life and work.

Representative John Lewis of Georgia -- Freedom Rider and Congressman, Presidential Medal of Freedom honoree, and conscience of the nation --  served the cause of social justice for decades, both as an elected representative and as a groundbreaking activist whose fervent belief in getting into a?oegood trouble, necessary troublea?? for the cause of racial equality changed our country.

The New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) announced today that it will extend the suspension of its traditional presenting activities through January 1, 2021.

For the ninth consecutive year, singers from around the world will compete in the Sarah Vaughan International Jazz Vocal Competition (aka 'The Sassy Awards') - a 21st-century version of the amateur night at the Apollo Theater that helped launch the career of a gifted teenager from Newark, Sarah 'Sassy' Vaughan, more than 75 years ago.

With its campus closed during the coronavirus pandemic, NJPAC, the state's anchor cultural institution, relaunched its arts training for elementary and high school students online, delivering virtual instruction to the students who usually fill the Arts Center each Saturday for lessons in acting, musical theater, hip hop, filmmaking and jazz.

NJPAC announced today that it will suspend operations, both on and off its Newark campus, for the next 30 days, starting Friday, March 13.

a?oeVoices of Change,a?? an inspiring production featuring original choreography and live music, will be performed by the young talents of National Dance Institute's (NDI) Celebration Team on their third visit to the New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) on Sunday, March 8. The event takes place at 4 p.m. in NJPAC's Victoria Theater.

Continuing its long tradition of honoring and celebrating the legacy of musical icon and Newark native Sarah Vaughan, Newport Festivals Foundation and The New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) announce the jointly-presented biographical drama, Free Bird: The Early Life of Sarah Vaughan. This half-hour theatrical performance will premiere at Newark's public schools, and at free performances at community venues across Newark, beginning in January of 2020.

A lineup of leading performers, including Neal Brennan, Bradley Cooper, John Legend and Chrissy Teigen, Lorne Michaels, Q-Tip, Trevor Noah, Jon Stewart, and others will salute Dave Chappelle at the 22nd annual Kennedy Center Mark Twain Prize for American Humor on Sunday, October 27, 2019 at 8 p.m. The program will pay tribute to the humor and accomplishments of Chappelle.

Newark-bound art lovers with an appetite for innovative exhibits are invited to savor Raw Umber, the inaugural art exhibit of a new partnership between Newark's Gallery Aferro and NJPAC

The Women's Association of NJPAC is marking its 25th anniversary with a star-studded edition of the Arts Center's Spotlight Gala on Saturday, September 28th at NJPAC in Newark.

Montclair Film, New Jersey's leading film non-profit, today announced that Stephen Colbert, host of CBS' “The Late Show With Stephen Colbert,” will host an evening with eleven-time Emmy Award® winner Julia Louis-Dreyfus, on stage at the New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) in downtown Newark, NJ on Saturday, December 7, 2019 at 8:00 PM. This event made possible with support from Rao's Homemade®.

Montclair Film, New Jersey's leading film non-profit, today announced that Stephen Colbert, host of CBS' 'The Late Show With Stephen Colbert,' will host an evening with eleven-time Emmy Award winner Julia Louis-Dreyfus, on stage at the New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) in downtown Newark, NJ on Saturday, December 7, 2019 at 8:00 PM. This event made possible with support from Rao's Homemade.

Famed Newark-born tap artist and dancemaker Savion Glover (a?oeShuffle Along,a?? a?oeBring in 'da Noise, Bring in 'da Funka??) returns to the musical hit that introduced audiences to his ascendant talents when he directs and choreographs a?oeThe Tap Dance Kida?? at the New Jersey Performing Arts Center.

A lineup of leading performers, including Bradley Cooper, Tiffany Haddish, Kevin Hart, Trevor Noah, Jon Stewart, John Legend & Chrissy Teigen, and others will salute Dave Chappelle at the 22nd annual Kennedy Center Mark Twain Prize for American Humor on Sunday, October 27, 2019 at 8 p.m. The program will pay tribute to the humor and accomplishments of Chappelle, and will be broadcasted on PBS stations on January 6, 2020.