Oct. 3, 2009
Sat. 6-8PM

Jazz Vespers will be honoring Amiri Baraka with a Jazz Concert at Bethany Baptist Church
located at 275 West Market Street, Newark, NJ
For information call - 973-623-8161 or bethany-newark.org.
Jazz pianist, Randy Weston
Admission free

Oct. 6, 2009
Tues. 6-8PM

Amiri Baraka Drawings
Aljira A Center for Contemporary Art presents:
Amiri Baraka Drawings, Art Exhibit Kickoff Reception
591 Broad Street - Newark, NJ
Admission Free
www.aljira.org

Oct. 7,2009
Wed.7-11PM

75th Birthday Jazz Jam
Family and Friends salute Amiri Baraka with musical and artistic tributes.
WISOMMM African American Cultural Center
15 James Street, Newark, NJ.
Live entertainment, dinner and more.
Tickets $50 per person 

Oct. 8, 2009
Thur. 5:30-8PM      

Baraka Book & Birthday Bash
Newark Public Library will host a publication event for the latest book written by Amiri Baraka.
There will be readings by four emerging Newark poets, video presentation, and plenty of Birthday Cake.
6 to 8 p.m. Centennial Hall.
Admission free

Oct. 9, 2009
Fri. 6-9PM

Amiri Baraka: The Political Evolution of Amiri Baraka
Panel discussion on Amiri Baraka’s political and social contributions to the struggle for democracy. Panelists include: Amina Baraka, Komozi Woodard and Felipe Luciano. 
Moderated by Al-Tariq Shabazz
Central High School, 246 18th Avenue, Newark, NJ
Admission free