Overview
Celebrate poetry, music, and self-expression at Dodge Poetry Festival’s Family Fun Day at the NJPAC! Enjoy live readings from an exciting lineup of poets, DJ sets from HOT 97 host DJ Drewski, all-ages activities, face painting and a special drag storytelling performance with Harmonica Sunbeam and Sitanya. Try your hand at writing poetry, dance to the music and explore the joyful power of language. Free and open to all ages!
Poetry Stage — Chambers Plaza
| TIME | ARTISTS |
| 11-11:30AM | DJ and music |
| 11:30-12PM | paulA neves, I.Buenaventura, Theta Pavis |
| 12 -12:30PM | M.P. Carver, Craig Bradley, Rev. Bowie Snodgrass |
| 12:30-1PM | Sarah N. Mess, Edward Vidaurre |
| 1-1:30PM | Drag Storytelling with Harmonica Sunbeam and Sitanya |
| 1:30-2PM | Matthew Marroquín, Vanessa Chica |
| 2-2:30PM | Hugo dos Santos, Leah Umansky, Robert Hylton |
| 2:30-3PM | Anyrah Shavéh, Toma Zbrizher, KP ULTRA |
| 3-3:30PM | Jeff Dess, John Wojtowicz, Tiriq Rashad |
| 3:30-4PM | Nicola Alexander-Bohrer, LadiiAmethyst |
Dance Stage — Prudential Hall Lobby
| TIME | ACTIVITY |
| 12:30-12:40PM | Dance Performance, Smiling David’s Dance School |
| 12:45-1:15PM | Bachata Class, Smiling David’s Dance School |
| 1:15-1:30PM | Bolivian Folk Dance Performance, Fraternidad Caporales San Simón USA |
| 1:30-1:40PM | Salsa Performance, Baila Society |
| 1:45-2:15PM | Salsa Class, Baila Society |
| 2:30-2:40PM | Salsa Performance, Baila Society |
| 2:45-3:15PM | Salsa Class, Baila Society |
Get moving for Hispanic Heritage Month! Feel the vibrant rhythms of Bolivia, the Dominican Republic and Puerto Rico come alive through dazzling performances, then hit the dance floor with beginner bachata and salsa classes. Performances feature dancers from BAILA Society, Smiling David’s Dance School and Fraternidad Caporales San Simón USA New Jersey.
NJPAC’s annual Latino Heritage Celebration is produced in partnership with the Latin Advisory Committee and Las Jardineras, the Latin Employee Resource Group.
