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60-602: NJPAC has been an important component in revitalization of New Jersey's largest city. Located just west of the Passaic River waterfront, the Center lies in the heart of the city's cultural district around Military Park and Washington Park that also includes The Newark Museum , New Jersey Historical Society , and the Newark Public Library . The Prudential Center is just to the south. Philip S. Thomas

120-525: A contractor in 1995 for failing to do so. Construction began in 1995 and was completed in 1997, receiving rave reviews by The New York Times architecture critic Herbert Muschamp upon its opening. The New Yorker has said that it houses one of the best modern concert halls on the Eastern Seaboard - handsome in appearance, warm in sound. First Landing Party of the Founders of Newark

180-563: A complex that was the opposite of the Kennedy Center or Lincoln Center , and more like the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust . Instead of a monument to the arts, Myers saw it as another part of the city tying it to residents and inviting them into it. He related the physical structure to the context by using brick , exposed steel , and glass as the materials, to reflect the industrial roots of Newark. Gail L. Thompson

240-485: A fairly regular basis, homes and businesses in the flood plain become flooded. A plan has been proposed to build a massive 20 miles (32 km) structure, the Passaic River Flood Tunnel , to divert the periodic floodwaters southeasterly into Newark Bay, thus relieving these flooding problems upstream. Some residents have accepted buy-outs from the federal government while the concept of constructing

300-556: A flood tunnel is debated, however, many residents still live within the flood plain and flooding appears to be growing worse as the land in the Passaic River basin continues to be developed. The Little Falls River Gauge along the Passaic River is located just south of the junction with the Pompton River, in an area that frequently floods. Flood stage is 7 feet (2.1 m) at this location. On February 28, 1902, there

360-479: A massive proglacial lake that formed in North Jersey at the end of the last ice age , approximately 13,000 years ago. That prehistoric lake is now known as Glacial Lake Passaic and was centered in the present lowland swamps of Morris County, forming because of a blockage of the normal drainage path. Eventually, the lake level rose high enough that the water flowed out of a new outlet. The Passaic River found

420-789: A new path to the ocean via the Millington Gorge and the Paterson Falls as the glacier that covered the area retreated northward and the lake drained. As a result, the river as we now know it was born. Prior to European colonialization along the Passaic in the late 17th century, the valley was the territory of the Lenape groups now known as the Acquackanonk and Hackensack , who used the river for fishing. To that end they built weirs , or overflow dams, to create pools and where

480-519: A number of county parks. One notable park is Stanley Park between Summit and Chatham. Other parks along the river are located in Passaic County. As part of the ongoing Newark revitalization effort by the city government, parkland is proposed along the banks of the river. The Passaic River generally is free of industrialization until it reaches the Summit and Chatham border. The upper portion of

540-429: A special issue of the magazine and quickly became its best-selling issue, confirming readers' interest in stories involving the Passaic River. Antabanez intentionally did not want the special issue to be a history lesson of New Jersey or the river but instead wanted it to be a Huckleberry Finn -style adventure story. In his canoe, Nightshade, Antabanez visits the most dangerous parts of the Passaic, along with several of

600-562: A special program called the, "New Jersey Speaker Series." This annual event will be in its fifth year after its 2018-2019 line-up. Many notable speakers come together in this event including 42nd President of the United States, Bill Clinton, and former Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, David Cameron. NJPAC's Center for Arts Education, where many of the classrooms and offices for the center's arts education department reside,

660-594: A very small stream that begins from a spring located approximately 1000 feet south west of the pond at the bend in Spring Hill Road. This spring is the likely true headwater of the Passaic River. Leaving Dubourg Pond the river travels northeast and crosses Corey Lane before entering the Buck Hill Tract Natural Area . However At this point, the river begins to generally flow south, through Morristown National Historical Park , and forms

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720-423: A world class performing arts center in 1986, when then Governor of New Jersey Thomas Kean appointed a committee to decide the location and the needs of New Jersey's performing arts organization. They chose Newark over other cities because of the density of the surrounding areas, proximity to New York City , highway and rail access to the site, and a location inside a city in need of revitalization. The last reason

780-542: Is a river , approximately 80 miles (130 km) long, in Northern New Jersey . The river in its upper course flows in a highly circuitous route, meandering through the swamp lowlands between the ridge hills of rural and suburban northern New Jersey, called the Great Swamp , draining much of the northern portion of the state through its tributaries . In its lower (southern) portion, it flows through

840-665: Is also host to the annual Head of the Passaic Regatta that has been held since 2001. Commercial transport on the Lower Passaic hasn't entirely died. On December 3, 2008, a barge was loaded with biodiesel at the former W.A.S. Terminals in Newark, now Passaic River Terminals. Innovation Fuels LLC, one of the terminal's tenants, has plans to continue to sell two barge loads a month of biodiesel to customers in Europe. This

900-625: Is one of four public art works created by Gutzon Borglum that are located in Newark (the others being Seated Lincoln (1911), Indian and the Puritan (1916), Wars of America (1926)). The four pieces were added to the New Jersey Register of Historic Places on September 13, 1994, and the National Register of Historic Places on October 28, 1994. It was restored to the grounds on NJPAC in 2016. Stephanie Hughley

960-628: Is situated adjacent to the center on nearby Rector St. After undergoing "adaptive reuse" renovations in Spring 2001, the building houses classes and staff year round. The facility includes a theater, two dance studios, seven classrooms, nine practice rooms, and office space. The Women's Association of NJPAC (WA) was formed back in 1994, prior to the opening of the building itself. The WA was founded by Joan Budd, Patti Chambers, Sally Chubb, Ronnie Goldberg, Sheila Labrecque, Gabriella Morris, Pat Ryan, Phyllis Cerf Wagner, and, Diana Vagelos. Through their efforts,

1020-464: Is the first commercial barge in the river in over 15 years. Although they experienced some delays with the County drawbridges that have been neglected for years and had some problems with shoaling due to the lack of maintenance dredging, they remain undeterred and the Passaic River represents the cheapest and most efficient method to ship their cargo to its customers. The Passaic River can be accessed via

1080-753: The 14th Dalai Lama (aka Tenzin Gyatso) and other dignitaries, guest took place in May 2011. NJPAC hosted the seventh season of the reality show competition America's Got Talent . Each summer for the past 16 years, the Arts Center has also hosted a free, outdoor music festival, entitled Horizon Foundation Sounds of the city, the free concerts take place in NJPAC's Theater Square each Thursday night in July and August. NJPAC partnered with Fairleigh Dickinson University for

1140-633: The Dayton section of the city near Evergreen Cemetery . Lionsgate Newark will be owned and operated by Great Point Studios and will partner with NJPAC on public relations and community affairs with NJPAC. In 2024, NJPAC broke ground on the ArtSide, a $ 336 million dollar plan to build new housing, retail space and an arts hub on NJPAC's Newark campus. Passaic River Paterson , Clifton , Garfield , Elmwood Park, New Jersey The Passaic River ( / p ə ˈ s eɪ . ɪ k / pə- SAY -ik )

1200-455: The FBI . While there has been a decline in the industrial use of the river, recreational use has increased since the early 1990s. There has been a long tradition of high school rowing by Kearny (since 1968), Belleville (1942, New Jersey's first public high school crew team), and Nutley High Schools and, in 1990, the historic Nereid Boat Club (founded in 1868) was revived, broadening participation in

1260-502: The NJPAC/Center Street station, connecting the site with Broad Street Station and Penn Station Newark . In 2022, NJPAC partnered with Great Point Studios to announce a major new film and television production studio overlooking Weequahic Park and Weequahic Golf Course , to be called " Lionsgate Newark Studios ." The studio opens in 2024 on the 15-acre former Seth Boyden housing projects site at 101 Center Terrace in

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1320-714: The Passaic River Basin Flood Advisory Commission . In January 2011 a report was issued, mentioning the 2010 flood, and the result was for municipalities to change their master plans and change local flood damage prevention ordinances, which would include such things as elevating structures, and to stop expansion into flood zones. The areas considered prone to continual flooding are Acid Brook, Buttermilk Falls, Haycock Brook, Mahwah River, Masonicus Brook, Packanack Brook, Pequannock River, Plog Brook, Pompton River, Ramapo River, Third River, Wanaque River, and Wolf Creek. On August 30, 2011 there

1380-632: The Vietnam War . The cleanup of the dioxin contamination on the bottom of the river is the subject of a major environmental lawsuit regarding the responsibility for the cleanup. In 2008, the EPA reached a settlement with Occidental Chemical Corporation and Tierra Solutions Inc. to clean a portion of the polluted river. A New Jersey Superior Court judge, ruling in July and September 2011, stated that Occidental and Maxus Exergy Corporation (a subsidiary of YPF ) are liable for remediation in other portions of

1440-687: The Dundee Dam at the Eighth Street/Locust Ave Bridge in Wallington where the dredged Wallington Reach channel begins. Proceeding beyond the Wallington Reach, the river remains navigable via a series of maintained channels to its final destination, Newark Bay . It passes Passaic , Clifton again, then Nutley and Belleville on the west; it flows past Rutherford , Lyndhurst , and North Arlington to

1500-701: The Rock, Garrison Keillor, Maurizio Pollini, Gewandhaus Orchestra, Balé Folclorico da Bahia, Peter, Paul & Mary, Savion Glover, Aspen Santa Fe Ballet, Art Garfunkel, Kodo Drummers, Kirov Orchestra, Frankie Valli, Martha Graham Dance, Johnny Mathis, New Edition, Angelique Kidjo, Renee Fleming, Evgeny Kissin, Adam Sandler, Chiara Taigi and Dream Theater . A regular season is presented by the New Jersey Symphony Orchestra . NJPAC has attracted over 9 million patrons (including 1 million children) since its October 18, 1997 Opening Night. In 2001 NJPAC

1560-700: The Rockaway is joined by its own tributary, the Whippany River . Southwest of Lincoln Park it passes through the Great Piece Meadows , where it turns abruptly eastward and is joined at Two Bridges by its major tributary, the Pompton River , then meandering through Little Falls, New Jersey as it drops over a fall, across some rapids, and under Passaic County Route 646 and an abandoned railroad trestle . The river flows northeast into

1620-635: The TD James Moody Jazz Festival, Newark's first major jazz festival in 15 years, in tribute to Newark native James Moody (saxophonist) . NJPAC co-produces the North to Shore festival held annually in the threw New Jersey cities of Newark, Asbury Park, and Atlantic City. The 2010, Geraldine R. Dodge Poetry Festival took place in Newark for the first time, with NJPAC hosting the festivals and many of its events. The festival returned in 2012. The Newark Peace Education Summit, attended by

1680-400: The abandoned buildings and factories that relied on the Passaic years ago. In addition to the river and the decaying structures that surround it, he also researched murders that involved the Passaic River, including the horrific case of Jonathan Zarate, who attempted to dump the mutilated body of his 16-year-old neighbor in the river but was thwarted by a police officer who happened to pass by at

1740-521: The association has successfully raised over $ 50 million for NJPAC and the aforementioned Center for Arts Education. They currently have approximately 2000 members and are looking for more members that are willing to contribute to the Newark culture and have a love for the arts. The WA fundraises through many different events such as the Spotlight Gala and the annual Spring Luncheon and Auction. Newark Light Rail service opened as July 17, 2006, at

1800-461: The boundary between Morris and Somerset counties. In its current path, it passes through the southeast edge and drains Lord Stirling Park then along the western edge of the Great Swamp , which it drains through several small tributaries including Black Brook. The river passes through a gorge in Millington and then turns abruptly northeast, flowing through the valley between Long Hill to

1860-507: The city of Paterson , where it drops over the Great Falls of the Passaic . On the north end of Paterson, it turns abruptly south, flowing between Paterson and Clifton on the west and Hawthorne , Fair Lawn , Elmwood Park , Garfield on the east, next through the city of Clifton. At Elmwood Park it begins to form Dundee Lake , created by the Dundee Dam built in 1845. The river becomes navigable 2.5 miles (4.0 km) downstream of

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1920-553: The decline of industry along the river, it still suffers from substantial degradation of water quality . The sediment at the mouth of the river near Newark Bay remains contaminated by pollutants such as dioxin . The dioxin was generated principally by the Diamond Shamrock Chemical Plant in Newark, as a waste product resulting from the production of the Agent Orange defoliation chemical used during

1980-404: The early emergence of the area as the center of industrial mills. Much of the lower river suffered severe pollution during the 19th and 20th centuries because of industrial waste discharges to the river and improper waste disposal practices on adjacent land. Although the health of the river has improved due to implementation of the 1972 Clean Water Act and other environmental legislation , and

2040-482: The east. In its lowest reaches, it flows along the northeast portion of the city of Newark on the west, passing Kearny , East Newark , and Harrison on the eastern bank. Near downtown Newark it makes an abrupt easterly bend, then south around Ironbound , joining the Hackensack River at the northern end of Newark Bay, a back bay of New York Harbor . The Passaic River formed as a result of drainage from

2100-596: The fish could be trapped. Many of these archeological sites are still present and, in some cases, in good condition. The river was highly significant in the early industrial development of New Jersey. It provided a navigable route connected by canals to the Delaware River starting in the late 18th century. It also was an early source of hydropower at the Great Falls of the Passaic in Paterson, resulting in

2160-445: The lower few miles (kilometers) of the river mainly are industrialized. The Passaic River is known for chronic flooding problems during periods of heavy rainfall or snow-melt, especially where the Pompton River joins the Passaic River on the border of Fairfield, Lincoln Park, and Wayne . The two rivers form a sizable flood plain in this area. Building has been allowed in the flood plain and during extreme weather events that occur on

2220-418: The main office buildings to Newark Penn Station above street level, further segregating the city. The master plan, executed by Skidmore, Owings and Merrill consisted of plazas and pedestrian boulevards, joining major thoroughfares. After a selection process, the board chose Barton Myers as the lead architect , based on his experience with theaters and his contextual buildings. They instructed him to build

2280-493: The many well known programs like Shen Yun and The Piano Guys concert, there are also free events that occur all the time. For instance there are dance workshops for all levels and ages, and even concerts by known musicians like Roni Ben-Hur. The James Moody Jazz Festival is held annually. In October 2012, the Arts Center inaugurated the event as the TD James Moody Democracy of Jazz Festival, now known as

2340-426: The most urbanized and industrialized areas of the state, including along Downtown Newark . The lower river suffered from severe pollution and industrial abandonment in the 20th century. In April 2014, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced a $ 1.7 billion plan to remove 4.3 million cubic yards (3.3 million cubic metres) of toxic mud from the bottom of lower eight miles (13 km) of

2400-409: The nation and one of the biggest clean-ups project ever undertaken. The decline of manufacturing on the lower river has left a post-industrial landscape of abandoned and disused factories and other facilities. In particular, the stretch of the river along downtown Newark came to be regarded in the latter decades of the 20th century as particularly wretched. Starting in the 1990s, the lower river became

2460-643: The river, above Summit and Chatham, are more natural in appearance and the river has more of a young river character in places. The middle portion of the river flows through natural marshlands and forested areas in Essex County, which are generally inaccessible, and then through heavily populated areas of Passaic County where it is accessible via parallel roads and parks. Lower portions of the river, south of Paterson are wider, more industrialized, and more mature in nature. Kearny Riverbank Park and Riverbank Park in Newark both provide waterfront access. The banks of

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2520-479: The river. In 2013, several corporate defendants agreed to pay the State of New Jersey $ 130 million for ecological damages related to Passaic River pollution. However, it is unclear as to whether the state will actually use this money for clean-up efforts. The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) issued notices in 2009 banning commercial fishing and advising the general public that fish caught in

2580-405: The river. It is considered one of the most polluted stretches of water in the nation, and the project is one of the largest toxic cleanups ever undertaken in the nation. The Passaic River rises in the center of Mendham , in southern Morris County . According to Google Maps the river begins at Dubourg Pond located on private land between Spring Hill Road and Hardscrabble Road. This pond is fed by

2640-540: The run in the 2004 short story, "From Out of the River", by beat laureate Spencer Hash. The river, and especially its Great Falls, plays a large part in William Carlos Williams 's epic poem Paterson . From 2006 to 2008, writer Wheeler Antabanez traveled the Passaic River and its shores, chronicling his adventures in a special issue of Weird NJ magazine. Nightshade on the Passaic was released as

2700-695: The sport of rowing on the Passaic River. In 1999, the Passaic River Rowing Association became the second rowing club along the banks of the Lower Passaic River. Today, the rowing community is very active through the two Rowing Clubs ( Nereid Boat Club and Passaic River Rowing Association) and ten high school crews that include Kearny, Belleville, Nutley, Don Bosco Prep , St. Peter's Preparatory School , Montclair, Ridgewood, Teaneck, Westfield, North Arlington (2012-13 School Year), and St. Benedict's Prep . The Passaic River

2760-542: The subject of federal and state urban restoration efforts, which have resulted in new construction along the riverfront, the city of Newark has constructed a riverfront walk from the Jackson Street Bridge to the Bridge Street Bridge . It is landscaped with trees, plants, flowers, and benches. Construction of office buildings has also taken place, including a regional headquarters building for

2820-409: The tidal Passaic River (from Dundee Dam to the mouth at Newark Bay) should not be eaten. The fish consumption advisories remain in effect as of 2020. In April 2014 EPA announced a $ 1.7 billion plan to remove 4.3 million cubic yards (3.3 × 10 ^  m ) of toxic mud from the bottom of lower eight miles (13 km) of the river. It is considered one of the most polluted stretches of water in

2880-575: The time. (As encountered traveling upstream to its source): New Jersey Register of Historic Places The New Jersey Register of Historic Places is the official list of historic resources of local, state, and national interest in the U.S. state of New Jersey . The program is administered by the New Jersey's state historic preservation office within the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection . The register

2940-845: The venue's official fall of 1997 opening), Dire Straits, Israel Philharmonic, Nancy Wilson and Ramsey Lewis, Royal Danish Ballet, Hilary Hahn, Bill T. Jones, Itzhak Perlman, Sting, Les Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo, Elvis Costello, King Crimson, Yes, Jethro Tull, the National Song & Dance Company of Mozambique, the Afro-Cuban All-Stars, Audra McDonald, the Buena Vista Social Club, The Chieftains, Dulce Pontes, Alice Coltrane, David Cassidy, Salt-N-Pepa, Gilberto Santa Rosa, Jerry Seinfeld, Kevin Hart, Christine Ebersole, Jennifer Hudson, Herbie Hancock, Sweet Honey in

3000-603: The west and the Second Watchung Mountain to the east. It forms the boundary between Morris and Union counties as it passes Berkeley Heights , New Providence , and Summit . Near Chatham it turns north, forming the boundary between Morris and Essex counties. It passes Livingston and Fairfield , where it flows through the Hatfield Swamp and is joined by the Rockaway River just after

3060-445: Was a book published in the early 80's. It is no longer listed on the map. In included an area including Carroll street, Southard Street, Yard Avenue, South Clinton Avenue, and East State Street, and was considered to be "Railroad Age". Smithsonian Institution site registration designation 28-Me-268(ID#3535) It is on the site of Water's Edge residential care facility. at 512 Union Street, Trenton, New Jersey 08611 It

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3120-416: Was another flood with a 14.19 feet (4.33 m) crest. The flood control issue had been considered as far back as 1870 and there were studies in 1939, 1948, 1962, 1969, 1972, 1973, 1987, and 1995 with minimum results from report suggestions. A poem about the river was written by John Alleyne Macnab in 1890, and put to music by Fountains of Wayne . The river hosted a group of Inuit plantation workers on

3180-704: Was awarded the Rudy Bruner Award for Urban Excellence silver medal. In 2011, John Schreiber replaced Lawrence P. Goldman as President/CEO of the center, . In October 2017, NJPAC unveiled a strategic partnership with Madison Marquette , a real estate developer working on Asbury Park's artistic renaissance. As part of the partnership, NJPAC will produce live performances, arts education and community engagement events in Asbury Park. There will also be events at Asbury Park Boadwalk's 3,600-person Convention Hall and 1,600-seat Paramount Theatre. In addition to

3240-487: Was considered especially important. A major goal of NJPAC was to help revitalize the city, bringing people back into blighted areas and providing jobs. The planning commission decided that the new center would be directly integrated into the city, encouraged walking, and provided a plaza for the city. Previous redevelopment schemes in Newark, such as the Gateway Center had all involved skyways that connected all

3300-619: Was established under the terms of the New Jersey Register of Historic Places Act of 1970. The New Jersey Register mirrors the National Register of Historic Places , and uses the same criteria for eligibility. See National Register of Historic Places listings in Gloucester County, New Jersey for the national list. Broad Street Historic District encompassing Broad Street (between Woodbury Creek and Courtland Street) and Delaware Street (between Broad and Wood streets)

3360-617: Was listed (#1429) on February 19, 1988. It includes the Gloucester County Courthouse . See National Register of Historic Places listings in Hunterdon County, New Jersey for the national list. See National Register of Historic Places listings in Mercer County, New Jersey for the national list. It was petitioned to be de-certified. It is now known as Station Plaza. There

3420-501: Was named Vice President of Arts Education in 1992. NJPAC has one of the largest arts education programs offered by a performing arts center in the nation. The program includes arts training classes, scholarships, in-school residencies, professional development, and family and children's programming, allowing students, teachers and families to interact with professional artists and explore the various genres of music, theater, dance, poetry and more. The State of New Jersey decided to build

3480-645: Was named the Vice President of Design and Construction in 1990. Groundbreaking ceremonies took place in October 1993 with speeches by dignitaries and performances by Kathleen Battle and the Newark Boys Chorus , among others. During the bidding process , NJPAC President & CEO Lawrence Goldman mandated that most of the construction jobs had to go to local minorities. The board of the organization successfully implemented this program, suspending

3540-632: Was named the Vice President of Programming in 1995. Since opening, artists and celebrities that have appeared on NJPAC's stages include the Boston Symphony Orchestra; Yo-Yo Ma, Paul Simon, Bob Dylan, Diana Krall, Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, Chicago Symphony Orchestra, Twyla Tharp Dance, Dance Theatre of Harlem, singer Ronnie Spector (the Hard Hat show for construction workers and their families, before

3600-465: Was severe flooding of the river. On October 10, 1903, one of the worst floods on record happened. The water crest was 17.50 feet (5.33 m) and severe flooding of Little Falls, Paterson, as well as many other areas along the river. Other high crests were: 12.91 feet (3.93 m) on April 7, 1984; 11.88 feet (3.62 m) on April 18, 2007; and 11.87 feet (3.62 m) on March 16, 2010. On April 23, 2010, Governor Chris Christie issued an order creating

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