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OSPAC Jazz Festival

4 Boland Drive
West Orange, NJ 07052
973-669-7385
[email protected]

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Newark 40 New York City 45

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For the sixth consecutive year, the Oskar Schindler Performing Arts Center will present an entire weekend of world-class jazz entertainment emceed by WBGO’s Gary Walker in an open-air setting, complete with international food vendors, artisans and crafts, health spa center, and entertainment and activities for children. This year’s stellar lineup includes: OSPAC Jazz Workshop Big Band led by Don Braden, Joe Lovano/Dave Liebman Quintet, Duke Ellington Legacy Big Band, Maucha Adnet Quartet - Celebrating 50 years of Bossa Nova, Dave Stryker and the West Orange All Stars, Allan Harris Quintet, Richie Cole and the Alto Madness Orchestra, Joe Locke Force of Four, Nilson Matta and Brazilian Voyage with special guest Harry Allen, Kate Baker Quintet featuring Vic Juris with special guest Judi Silvano, Cecil Brooks III Trio, Carrie Jackson Quartet, Grupo Latin Vibe, and Enrico Granafei. The festival is from 12 - 8 on September 6th and 7th (Saturday and Sunday). This event is $10 for adults and $5 for seniors. Children are free. Admission is taken at the entrance. Don't forget to bring a lawn chair or blanket to enjoy OSPAC's beautiful outdoor amphitheater.

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Directions: From Points East (New York City) From The Garden State Parkway If you are coming from the South or the North on the Garden State Parkway, take exit 145 (also marked Route 280). Head West on Route 280 to exit 8B which is Prospect Avenue. Proceed North on Prospect Avenue, the second traffic light is Boland Drive - make a right onto Boland. From The George Washington Bridge Follow Route 80 to the Garden State Parkway. Take exit 145 (also marked Route 280). Head West on Route 280 to exit 8B which is Prospect Avenue. Proceed North on Prospect Avenue about 1000 feet, the second traffic light is Boland Drive - make a right onto Boland. From The Lincoln Tunnel Take the New Jersey Turnpike South to exit 15W, Route 280 West. Head West on Route 280 to exit 8B which is Prospect Avenue. Proceed North on Prospect Avenue, the second traffic light is Boland Drive - make a right onto Boland. From Staten Island Via the Goethals Bridge - Follow Interstate 278 west to the New Jersey Turnpike. Then take the Turnpike north for 8.9 miles to exit 15W, Interstate 280. Travel west on 280 for 7.5 miles to exit 8B which is Prospect Avenue. Proceed North on Prospect Avenue about 1000 feet, the second traffic light is Boland Drive - make a right onto Boland. From Newark Airport Follow Route 22 west for 4 miles to the Garden State Parkway. Take the Parkway north for 5.1 miles to exit 145, Interstate 280. Follow 280 west for 3.6 miles to exit 8B which is Prospect Avenue. Proceed North on Prospect Avenue, the second traffic light is Boland Drive - make a right onto Boland. From Points West Interstate 280, which is exit 47A off Route 80 eastbound in Parsippany. Follow 280 east for 8.1 miles to exit 8B which is Prospect Avenue. Proceed North on Prospect Avenue, the second traffic light is Boland Drive - make a right onto Boland

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