Saturday, February 3, 2018<\/strong>
\n1:30 – 4:30 pm
\nCentennial Hall, Main Library<\/strong>
\n5 Washington Street, Newark<\/p>\n

Doors open at 1:30 pm, and house and disco music from back in the day will be playing!\u00a0 Meet the speakers from 1:30 to 2:30 pm, then enjoy a fascinating panel discussion about Newark’s cultural and entertainment history. From the Cadillac Club, Sparky Js, the Key and Bridge Clubs, to Shanique\u2019s, Le Joc\u2019s, Executive Suite, Paradisio and Zanzibar \u2014 panelists will explore the history of Newark\u2019s club heyday, share photographs, hear the music and reminisce.<\/p>\n

Panelists: Promoter and Booking Manager Julie Black (above left), Last of the \u201cDancing Queens\u201d Angela Raine (above center), Hall of Fame DJ and Producer Hippie Torrales (above right), and Nightclub Owner Ruben Johnson<\/p>\n

We regret that that original moderator, Former DJ Billie Prest, will be unable to join us for this program.<\/p>\n

PNC Foundation is proud to support the Newark Public Library’s Black History Celebration exhibition and public programs.
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