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Disclaimer:An advertisement and/or listing inthis publication does not constitutean official endorsement by the Stateof New Jersey, the New JerseyCommerce & Economic GrowthCommission or its Office of Traveland Tourism.

Many events listed in this Guide areheld annually. If you miss an event,contact the event’s organizers fornext year’s schedule.

New Jersey’s Hispanic neighborhoods are a

reminder that we are a state that has always

welcomed immigrants from throughout the world.

While continuing to bring vibrant life to cities that

have traditionally been home to newcomers, Latino

families and businesses are also beginning to

spread out to suburban towns throughout the state.

Hispanics bring to New Jersey a shared culture and

language, but also a great deal of diversity, whether

they come from Mexico, with its glorious Aztec

past; Puerto Rico, with its wonderful fusion of

Africa and Spain; Argentina, itself as much a

nation of immigrants as the United States, along

with dozens of other countries.

One thing is certain. In New Jersey, there is much

to celebrate, much to enjoy. This brochure is

designed to serve as a guide to help you experience

the arts, the food, the music and the life of Latino

New Jersey.

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Hispanic commu-nities form one of the brilliantthreads that make up theGarden State’s multiculturaltapestry. On special occasionsthroughout the year you canenjoy the parades, festivals,concerts, arts exhibits, craftsshows and commemorationsof historic events as NewJersey’s Latinos honor theirheritage. But no one needs towait for a scheduled celebra-tion to discover New Jersey’sHispanic traditions. You cando it any day of the year inour Hispanic neighborhoods,where you can eat a Cubanmedianoche sandwich, buy

a Dominican merengue CD or read up on the latest soccer news from Uruguay. Walking the streets of thesecommunities alone is a specialexperience in which you aretransported by the swirl ofsmells, tastes and sights repre-senting the Spanish-speakingnations of the Americas andEurope.

There are 1.1 millionHispanics in New Jersey, theUnited States Census found,making the community one of the state’s largest. It is alsoone of the fastest growing—up51% since 1990. It is a popu-lation that was built up overthree waves of immigrationextending back a century.

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A bust honoring one of Puerto Rico’s greatest heroes, Luis Munoz Rivera

(1859-1916), father of the first elected governor of Puerto Rico (Luis

Munoz Marin) is located in Newark’s Washington Park. Munoz Rivera

began his career as a writer and newspaperman, spearheading Puerto Rico’s

autonomy from Spain. As a congressional representative in Washington,

Munoz Rivera was a driving force behind the Jones Act, which extended

American citizenship to all people born in Puerto Rico.

First to arrive in New Jerseyin large numbers were PuertoRicans, who came when theUnited States gained controlof Puerto Rico after theSpanish-American War; theycontinued coming throughoutWorld War II and the follow-ing decade. Next came Cubanexiles, beginning in the 1960s.They were followed in the1980s by a third wave ofimmigrants from theDominican Republic, Mexicoand countries in Central andSouth America. Together, thenewcomers and their descen-dants have left an indeliblemark in New Jersey, a mark inwhich visitors of all cultures can enjoy.

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Annual parades andfestivals celebrate

Latino heritage.

Hispanic Heritage

Monthstarts September 15 and 16

with the commemoration of theindependence of Mexico and

Central America, and runsthrough October 12, the

commemoration of Columbus’arrival in the Americas.

Throughout the state, variouscultural and educational insti-tutions sponsor music festivals,

exhibits and lectures onHispanic heritage.

Bergen County’s Sugar Kings

With sugarcane plantations devastated during Cuba’s War of Independence at the end of the 19th century, the Rionda clan of wealthy landowners headed north andbecame one of the first Hispanic families to settle in NewJersey. Manuel Rionda founded a prosperous sugar bro-kerage firm on Wall Street; however, he chose to live inAlpine, where he built the palatial estate of Rio Vista. Ithad a huge mansion, a 100-foot-tall clock tower made of stone that offered a magnificent view of the HudsonRiver, and a two-acre lake with its own waterfall. TheRiondas would often invite Hispanic workers from New York and Northern New Jersey to visit for “a day in the country.” In the 1930s, the mansion was demolished and later the Rio Vista property was sold to developers to make way for the luxurious homes forwhich Alpine is famous today. The clock tower remains,however, standing at the end of a long esplanade as areminder of the Riondas.

A bust honoring Jose Marti

(1853-1895), the most tow-

ering figure in Cuban history,

can be found in Veteran’s

Park in West New York

(Hudson County). Marti

was the inspiration and chief

organizer of the Cuban strug-

gle for independence against

Spain in the late 19th centu-

ry, as well as one of Latin

America’s most influential

essayists and poets.

Rio Vista clocktower in Alpine.This 100-footstone observationtower gave ManuelRionda’s guests aview of his estateand the HudsonRiver.

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Iberia and Spanish Pavillion.The neighborhood is alsohome to shops specializing inproducts from the Iberianpeninsula.

Many Latino restaurants inthe state reflect the cookingof the Caribbean nations;countries such as Cuba, PuertoRico and the DominicanRepublic created a fusionbetween the traditional dishesof Spain and delicacies fromAfrica such as yuca andmalanga. While cooking differsfrom one Caribbean country tothe next, there remains an airof family—the national dish of Cuba is arroz con frijolesnegros (rice and black beans)while the national dish ofPuerto Rico is arroz con gan-dules (rice with pigeon peas).Hudson County has dozens ofrestaurants offering such fare,especially on and aroundBergenline Avenue in UnionCity and West New York.

Anyoneexploring the Garden State’sLatino cuisines is in not justfor a wonderful experience, but for many wonderful expe-riences. That’s because thevariety of Latino cuisine avail-able in New Jersey is astound-ing—there is no such thing asgeneric “Hispanic food.” EachSpanish-speaking country hasits own traditional dishes andoffers diners a unique combi-nation of flavors and ingredi-ents. Best of all, just aboutevery type can be found inNew Jersey.

Newark’s Ironbound isfamous throughout the statefor its restaurants specializingin the cuisines of Spain andPortugal. One taste of aseafood paella or a slice ofchorizo (a Spanish sausagemade with paprika) will tellyou why visitors pour innights and weekends to FerryStreet, where there are so

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many Spanish-Portugueserestaurants serving such hugeportions it’s almost hard toimagine how they all manageto stay in business. When visiting the Ironbound, besure to visit restaurantsincluding Fornos, Spain,

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Fine Latino-style restaurants in New Jersey draw rave reviews.

Dinner is served at Jai-Alai, aSpanish-Portuguese restaurant spe-cializing in Basque cuisine in Dover.

A very different cuisine is thatof Mexico and parts of CentralAmerica, where the food isbased on pre-Columbian tradi-tions such as the tortilla (toMexicans a “tortilla” is a flatpancake, while to most otherHispanics it is an omelet) filledwith spicy vegetables andmeats. Yet another kind ofcuisine is that of Argentina,well represented in the state.The food centers aroundgrilled beef and sausages,Argentinean steaks in particu-lar being famous the worldover for their quality. There isalso Colombian cuisine, diffi-cult to find in New Jersey afew years ago, yet easilyfound today in most Latinoneighborhoods. Typical dishesinclude sancocho de gallina,chicken stew and arepas,which are thick, breadlikecornmeal pancakes toppedwith butter, Colombian whitecheese and a restaurant’shouse specialty, such as tunasalad, chicken, ham, sauteedtomatoes, or beef stew.

Then there is “Nuevo Latino”cuisine, which mixes the best traditions from variousHispanic countries and adds

a modern twist. Try Azúcar or Rebecca’s in Englewood, as well as La Isla in Hoboken.

Restaurants serving authenticLatino cuisine are scattered likejewels throughout New Jersey’sLatino neighborhoods, ready tobe discovered by the wander-ing visitor. If you would preferto zero in on a perfect spot forlunch or dinner, local chambersof commerce can be helpful inyour search, as can severalInternet services.

These include:

■ NJ Online’s Dining Guidewww.njo.com/restaurants

■ the Zagat Restaurant Guide www.zagat.com

■ the New Jersey Dining Guide www.njdiningguide.com

■ New Jersey InternetRestaurant Directory www.restaurants-nj.com

■ New Jersey RestaurantAssociation website ww.njra.com.

And of course, those who liketo prepare Hispanic cuisine athome will have no troublefinding ingredients in NewJersey’s Latino neighborhoods.Some bodegas specialize inthe products of one particularcountry, and larger supermar-kets will carry a more diverseinternational selection.

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Family dining at Camino Real inAtlantic City.

Traditional dishes found onBergenline Avenue, Union City.

Tapas de España, North Bergen

ESSEX COUNTY

Montclair Art Museum3 South Mountain AvenueMontclair973-746-5555 www.montclair-art.org

With 15,000 fine arts and ethno-graphic objects, this 87-year-oldmuseum is one of the principalcultural institutions in the state. It is home to a renowned collec-tion of American art from colonialtimes to the present, and to oneof the nation’s largest assembly ofNative American art and artifacts.Be on the lookout for its exhibitsthat include Latino artists.

New Jersey Performing ArtsCenter (NJPAC)One Center Street Newark1-888-GO-NJPAC or 973-642-0404www.njpac.org

New Jersey’s largest performingarts center, located on Newark’sriverfront, offers a wide variety ofprogramming year-round. NJPAC’sseason will include many Latinoprograms, including World Festivallll, a yearlong series to celebratethe diverse art and culture of theSpanish-speaking world.

CAMDEN COUNTY

Walt Whitman Cultural Arts Center2nd and Cooper streetsCamden856-964-8300www.waltwhitmancenter.org

The Walt Whitman Cultural ArtsCenter is a nonprofit, multiculturalliterary, performing and visual artscenter. The center has presented avariety of cultural programs to aregional audience.

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A performance by CompañíaEspañola de Antonio Márquez atNew Brunswick’s State Theatershowcased such expressiveFlamenco dance styles as Bolero and Zapateado.

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Newark Museum49 Washington Street, Newark973-596-6550 or 1-800-7MUSEUMwww.newarkmuseum.org

New Jersey’s largest museum holds a wealth of cultural treasures.Artwork from Latino artists may be seen throughout the year, whilespecial programs and exhibits arefeatured during Hispanic HeritageMonth (September throughOctober 12) to celebrate the Latinoculture and heritage. Those inter-ested in 20th-century Spanish artand architecture may sign up for amuseum-sponsored tour ofBarcelona, Bilbao and SanSebastián, October 21-29.

Newark Public Library5 Washington Street, Newark973-733-5643973-733-7772www.npl.org

The library offers a wide selectionof Latino programs during HispanicHeritage Month (Septemberthrough October 12) for bothadults and children. There is also La Sala Hispanoamericana, whichcontains the largest collection ofSpanish-language materials of anypublic library in the state. In LaSala you will find a children’s col-lection, audio and videocassettes in Spanish, Noticias en Español (anelectronic database of Spanish peri-odicals) and bilingual personnel.

New Jersey Historical Society52 Park PlaceNewark973-596-8500

The New Jersey Historical Society,which dates back to 1845, main-tains the largest single collectionof New Jersey material in theworld. Exhibits, lecture series andcollections of historic informationcan be found here. Exhibits, work-shops and lectures include themesrelated to the state’s fast-growingLatino communities.

Teatro SiNewark Symphony Hall1020 Broad Street Newark973-643-8009908-301-9496

This theater company presents pro-grams representing New Jersey’sarray of Hispanic cultures. Manyplays are performed for the entirefamily both in Spanish and English.

HUDSON COUNTY

Jersey City Museum350 Montgomery StreetJersey City201-413-0303www.jerseycitymuseum.org

The Jersey City Museum, housed inan 80-year-old landmark buildingthat underwent a complete renova-tion in 2000, is dedicated to enrich-ing the cultural life of the commu-nity it serves. It strives to reflect thecultural diversity of the region andof Hudson County artists.

Park Theater Performing Arts Center560 32nd Street, Union City201-865-6980 ext. 20

The Park Theater Performing ArtsCenter has been presenting pro-grams and performances of diversecultures since 1983. The Center isthe home of the historic 1,400-seat Park Theater, built in 1931.Audiences can attend theatricalproductions, traditional and contemporary dance and musicalpresentations, as well as exhibits.

Perfecto Oyola Biblioteca Criolla

280 First StreetJersey City

201-547-4541www.JCLibrary.org

(go to Branches, then to Criollo,

a bilingual web page)

In the 28 years since the Perfecto Oyola Library and Cultural Centerbegan operations in Jersey City, this library has grown to house oneof the largest collections of Spanish-language and Hispanic-relatedmaterials in the state. When it opened its doors in 1972, it had onlyabout 500 books and a small record and magazine collection. Todaythe facility has over 20,000 books, magazines, filmstrips, cassettesand records. And Perfecto Oyola has developed into more than alibrary — it has become a cultural attraction, and resource centeraddressing the needs of the entire Hispanic community.

“Balcon Antillano,” a serigraphby Esteban Antommachi, at theNewark Public Library.

Segunda Quimbamba Folkloric Center279 Second StreetJersey City201-420-6332

This nonprofit organization is theonly group of its kind in New Jerseycommitted to the preservation andawareness of Bomba and Plena, tworich musical and dance traditionsreflecting Puerto Rico’s African heritage. Its 15-member ensembledance and percussion group plays at cultural festivals, parades, schools,university campuses and concerts.Please call for information onupcoming events, dance and drumming workshops, or to arrange a tour of the center.

MERCER COUNTY

The New Jersey State Museum205 West State Street, Trenton609-292-6464www.state.nj.us/state/muse-um/musidx.htm

Since 1965, this collection of fineartworks and artifacts has grownto become one of the most com-prehensive in the state and one of the most outstanding in thenation. Exhibits have includedJack Delano from Puerto Rico,permanent collections from PauloChávez, Marisol Escobar and many other Latino artists.

Princeton University Art MuseumMcCormick HallPrinceton University, Princeton609-258-3788

One of the state’s largest publicart collections features paintings,sculpture and artifacts produced in various historical periods acrossthe Hispanic world, from medievalSpain to the pre-Columbian Mayaand Olmec cultures to Picasso andmodern Latin American artists.

MIDDLESEX COUNTY

Alborada Spanish Dance Theatre55 Piersoll Road, Old Bridge732-255-4071

This nonprofit dance company has gained wide recognition for its Spanish dance programs inconcerts and festivals, includingFlamenco, Spanish neoclassicaldance, poetry and drama. Theyalso present educational lecturesand demonstrations on danceforms to schools and universitiesthroughout New Jersey.

Rutgers Center for Latino Arts and CultureRutgers, The State University of New Jersey122 College Avenue New Brunswick732-932-1263

This Center was established in1992 to advance the arts and

humanities, and promote the cultural traditions of Latinos in the United States and the Spanish-speaking Americas. Artists are encouraged to exhibit,perform, publish and create newwork in association with scholars,diverse communities and students.They present music and danceperformances by various artists,and art exhibitions.

The State Theatre15 Livingston Avenue New Brunswick732-246-7469(877) state-11www.statetheatrenj.org

Each season, the theater presentsperformances that include interna-tional dance, classical concerts,comedy and classic Broadwaymusicals. Performances haveincluded Teatro de DanzaEspañola, Ballet FolclóricoNacional de México and Ande Manta from Ecuador.

The Puerto Rican Cuatro Project92 Van Liew CourtEast Brunswick732-238-3087 www.cuatro-pr.org

Nearly everything aficionados want to know about Puerto Ricanstringed instruments can be foundthrough this organization, namedfor the cuatro, the traditional guitar of the island’s countrysidemusic. The organization is devotedto collecting information aboutthese instruments and making cua-tros. The group also presents cua-tro festivals, instructions on playingcuatro, guitar, and performancesby a jíbaro string orchestra. Foradditional information visit theWeb site, where you can downloadsamples of cuatro music.

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The State Theater in New Brunswickhosts the Ballet Nacional de Cuba’sperformance of Coppélia, a classicalballet repertoire choreographed byAlicia Alonso.

APRIL 2002

Paquito D’Rivera and theWorld Festival EnsembleVictoria TheaterNew Jersey Performing ArtsCenter (NJPAC)One Center Street, Newark1-888-GO-NJPAC 973-642-0404

This event is part of NJPAC’s WorldFestival V, sponsored in part byAmerican Express. Paquito D’Riveracreated this phenomenally success-ful World Festival Ensemble, a one-of-a-kind group of extraordinaryartists from around the world whorepresent the music and culturesfeatured in previous NJPAC WorldFestivals

Music is the national soul of many coun-tries. This is particularly so in the Spanish-speaking world,where music is one of the most immediately identifiable cul-tural exports. That is why Latinos in New Jersey think of thesongs they grew up with as a badge of cultural identity.

Just about every kind of music from the Spanish-speakingworld is available in record shops in Hispanic neighbor-hoods. And what a choice: From top-of-the-charts Latindance music to rock en español to modern classical compo-sitions tinged by Latin rhythms. Or you can hear music live.The numerous local clubs and festivals are a testament tothe popularity of salsa, merengue and other kinds of popu-lar music, while more formal works inspired by the classicscan be heard in major venues such as the NewJersey Performing Arts Center (Newark),the PNC Bank Arts Center (Holmdel)or the McCarter Theatre Center forthe Performing Arts (Princeton).Concerts have included the clas-sical tangos of Argentine com-poser Astor Piazzola, the Latinjazz of Grammy award-win-ning saxophonist/clarinetistPaquito D’Rivera, and EddiePalmieri, composer and five-time Grammy award winner.

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Grammy Award-winning jazz sensa-tion Paquito D’Rivera is a New Jerseyresident who has promoted a multina-tional style that has drawn ravereviews throughout the world.

Lisa Botalico, ofAlborada SpanishDance TheatreCompany, perform-ing at TEATRO Sí.

OCTOBER/NOVEMBER

Montclair State UniversitySchool of the ArtsUpper Montclair973-655-7689

Ballet Hispanico—OctoberBallet Hispanico has been recog-nized around the world as the fore-most dance interpreter of Latinoculture in the United States, with astyle unlike any other.

Orquesta Aragon—NovemberEnjoy the “floor-burning” perform-ances of this premier charangagroup. For more than 60 years,Aragon have fused the styles of chaflemenco, samba cha and swingcha. They live up to their interna-tional reputation for innovativestyle in Afro-Cuban music.

2nd Annual Hudson CountyPerforming Artists ShowcasePark Theater Performing Arts Center560 32nd Street, Union City201-865-6980 ext. 20

Park Theater and the HudsonCounty Office of Cultural Affairspresent two nights of dance, June1st - 2nd. The Showcase includesthe Alberto Morgan Afro CubanEnsemble, Full Circle Souljahs, TheKennedy Dancers and Fusion Tango.

Mason Gross School of theArts (MGSA) SummerfestRutgers, The State University of New JerseyThe State Theater15 Livingston Avenue New Brunswick732-246-7469 or(877) STATE 11www.StateTheatreNJ.org

The MGSA presents the Afro-Cuban All Stars in concert at TheState Theater, featuring RubenGonzalez on piano. Big band Latindance music and ballads are high-lighted by traditional and contem-porary Cuban swing, Guajira,Danzon and Bollero.

JUNE

“Trilogy”Presented by TEATRO Sí atNewark Symphony HallBroad Street, Newark973-643-8009908-301-9496

Alborada Spanish Dance Theatreperforms “Trilogy,” a three-act program featuring the New Jerseypremiere of De Falla’s classic ballet“El Amor Brujo,” a story about the unrequited love of the gypsywoman Candelas. Also included is the story about the death of a famous bullfighter, “La Muerte de Antonio Sánchez Mejía,” plusFlamenco dance and music fromnorthern Spain.

NJN Hispanic Youth Showcase “Images”New Jersey Performing ArtsCenter (NJPAC)One Center Street, Newark1-888-GO-NJPAC 973-642-0404

This annual talent contest and television special hosted by NewJersey Network showcases youngLatino singers, dancers and instrumentalists.

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Vanessa Moreno (above) and Devin Nicole Arroyo (r.)perform during the NJN Hispanic Youth Showcase.

the past 200 years. The Universityof the Philippines Orchestra playsSpanish classical music for theAlborada Spanish Dance Theatre,which will perform a PhilippineJota. The Philippine DanceCompany will also perform twodances similar to Spanish courtdancing of the 19th century, andthe concert will end with tradi-tional Flamenco dance.

OCTOBER

Encounter-Spain and thePhilippinesJ.P. Stevens High School855 Grove Avenue, Edison732-255-4071 (Ticket Information)

This concert illustrates the similari-ties between the music of thePhilippines with that of Spain for

Hispanic FestivalNewark Community School of the Arts89 Lincoln Park, Newark973-642-0133

Faculty and students of this 33-year-old arts school take centerstage with a wide range of Latinomusic, dance and singing featuringHispanic cultures. Former studentFrank Negron is a Latin musicsinging sensation and Epic record-ing artist.

NOVEMBER

Ballet Grand Folklórico de MexicoPark Performing Arts Center560 32nd Street, Union City201-865-6980 ext. 20

Folklórico is the official dancecompany of the Mexican govern-ment, and recognized as one ofthe leading ambassadors ofMexican culture. Throughout its 40 years performing, the 75dancers are known for their pas-sionate movements, collaboratingwith experts on Mexican folklore,dance, music and traditional cos-tumes from the different regionsof the Mexican Republic. In addi-tion, a display of Mexican embroi-dery will be on display in the ParkTheater Gallery.

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Newark Community School of the Arts dancers

“La Plenopera Del Empache,” amusical at TEATRO Sí.

Car los Santana

SANTANA’S AFRO-CUBAN RHYTHMS HAVE ELECTRIFIED GARDEN STATE

AUDIENCES OVER THE YEARS, AND MOST RECENTLY AT THE PNC BANK ARTS

CENTER IN HOLMDEL. AT THE PINNACLE OF A REMARKABLE PERFORMING AND

RECORDING CAREER, CARLOS SANTANA’S DISTINCTIVE SOUND OF LATIN ROCK

HAS DEFINED “WORLD MUSIC.” FOR THE LAST FIVE DECADES HIS GUITAR VIR-TUOSITY HAS CAPTIVATED MILLIONS OF FANS AND GARNERED THE ARTIST WITH

COUNTLESS AWARDS. HIS LATEST ALBUM,“SUPERNATURAL,” WON 9 GRAMMYS

AT THE 42ND ANNUAL GRAMMY AWARDS IN 2000. HE HAS SOLD MORE THAN

50 MILLION ALBUMS, EIGHT PLATINUM AND EIGHT GOLD; PLAYED LIVE TO A

TOTAL AUDIENCE OF MORE THAN 30 MILLION; AND WAS INDUCTED INTO THE

ROCK ‘N ROLL HALL OF FAME IN 1998.

SANTANA BEGAN HIS ARTISTIC

JOURNEY 50 YEARS AGO IN THE MEXICAN VILLAGE OF AUTLAN, WHEN HIS

FATHER INTRODUCED HIM TO TRADITIONAL MARIACHI MUSIC. HE BECAME AN

ACCOMPLISHED GUITAR PLAYER EMULATING B.B. KING AND OTHER TALENTED

MUSICIANS. HE EXPLODED ONTO THE MUSIC SCENE AT THE WOODSTOCK MUSIC

FESTIVAL IN 1969 AND HIS PASSIONATE LATIN SOUND HAS BEEN A FAVORITE,BRIDGING GENERATIONS AS WELL AS CULTURAL AND MUSICAL DOMAINS.

DECEMBER

“Noche Buena”Presented by TEATRO Sí atNewark Symphony Hall1020 Broad Street, Newark973-643-8009 908-301-9496

This annual family program cele-brates the Christmas holiday spiritwith traditional Latin dances andmusic of Hispanic America. The“La Navidad” program is presentedin both Spanish and English.

FEBRUARY 2002

Compañía Española de Antonio MárquezThe State Theater15 Livingston AvenueNew Brunswick732-246-7469 or (877) STATE 11www.StateTheatreNJ.org

Artistic director Antonio Márquezpresents Flamenco dance stylessuch as Bolero, Zapateado andReencuentros. Spanish dance ishighlighted with colorful costumesand dramatic movement of thedancers.

January 2002

Three Kings DayPark Theater - Performing Arts Center560 32nd Street, Union City201-865-6980 ext. 20

On January 6, people throughout the Spanish-speaking worldand Southern Europe mark the traditional arrival of the threewise men to the manger where Christ was born. It is the dayHispanic families traditionally exchange Christmas presents. InSpain, children put their shoes outside their doors and awake tofind them filled with toys. In Puerto Rico, children put a box ofhay for the hungry camels near their beds and wake up to alsofind the box filled with gifts. Celebrations are also held by localcommunity organizations throughout New Jersey. Check yourlocal newspapers for event locations.

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March – June

Spanish DrawingsPrinceton MuseumPrinceton UniversityMcCormick Hall, Princeton609-258-3788

Drawings by Spanish artists fromthe 16th century to modern times.Included are works by Ribera,Murilo, Goya and Picasso. March27 through June 10.

April – July

Santos de Palo: SculpturesBetween Heaven and EarthThe Newark Museum49 Washington Street, Newark973-596-6550

An exhibit on the Puerto Rican folktradition of carved wooden imagesrepresenting holy figures. Morethan fifty of these unique spiritualand artistic santos, created byanonymous artisans between 1850and 1940, are on display.

Searching for Miracles:Photographs by HectorMendez CaratiniThe Newark Museum49 Washington Street, Newark973-596-6550

The noted Puerto Rican photogra-pher Hector Mendez Caratiniexhibits his work, which captureson film the religious practices ofthe Spanish-speaking Caribbean.

SANTOSPuerto Rican Santos de Palo:Sculptures Between Heavenand Earth will be on view atthe Newark Museum untilJuly 29, 2001. This exhibitionfeatures more than 50 PuertoRican painted wood sculpturescalled santos. These imagesrepresent religious figures,saints and Catholic legends,created by traditional handcarvers between 1850 and 1940. Santos de Palo,which means ‘saints made ofwood,’ is an important folk artthat depicts the creative andrich culture of Puerto Rico.Displayed amid candles andother religious and familymemorabilia on householdaltars, santos were said tocommunicate and relayprayers between earth andheaven, man and God.

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May – June

Building Looms and Weaving Dreams: The Art of Armando SosaWalt Whitman Cultural Arts Center2nd and Cooper streetsCamden856-964-8300

Originally from Guatemala andnow residing in New Jersey, themaster artistic weaver ArmandoSosa demonstrates his tapestriesbased on the designs of his Mayanheritage.

Building the Future The Montclair Art Museum(MAM)3 South Mountain AvenueMontclair973-746-5555www.montclair-art.org

This exhibit traces the develop-ment of the MAM’s collectionfrom 1914 to the present. Thework by contemporary artistsincludes the paintings and printsof Rafael Ferrer, which depict lushtropical still lifes and landscapes.

September

Catalina Parra: It’s IndisputableJersey City Museum350 Montgomery Street Jersey City201-547-5528

Catalina Parra’s art will be themain exhibit at the inaugurationof the newly renovated museum.Born in Santiago, Chile, Parra’swork features mixed media col-lages that capture and portray theeffects of societal issues.

Hispanic Heritage Art ExhibitAtlantic City Arts CenterOn the Boardwalk at New Jersey Avenue,Garden Pier, Atlantic City609-347-5837

Hispanic Heritage Month is celebrat-ed by an annual exhibit showcasingcolorful artwork by Hispanic artists.

September – October

The Visual Imaginary of Latinas/Latinos in NJThe Center for Latino Arts and Culture Rutgers, the State University of New JerseyMason Gross School of the Arts Gallery33 Livingston Avenue New Brunswick732-932-1263732-932-1494

An exhibition of Latinas/Latinosartists in the state, runningSeptember 24 through October 9, 2001. The opening receptionwill be on September 27.

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An artist’s rendering of the theater at the newlyrenovated Jersey City Museum, which hosts awide range of Latino exhibits and performances.

Art from the Visual Imaginary of Latinas/Latinos of New Jersey

You, Me and Them The American Labor MuseumBotto House NationalLandmark83 Norwood Street, Haledon973-595-7953http://community.nj.com/cc/labormuseum

Thomas B. Morton creates a photographic essay about ourmulticultural society. This exhibitportrays images of many culturesincluding Puerto Rican folk artsand its importance.

September – November

Prints From Puerto Rico and the CaribbeanThe Newark Public Library5 Washington Street, Newark973-733-5643 973-733-7772www.npl.org/Pages/Spanish/salaenglish.html (English version)

An exhibition of original printsand posters from Puerto Rico andMexico will be displayed from theSpecial Collections of The NewarkLibrary. Leading printmakers fromPuerto Rico include LorenzoHomar, Rafael Tufino and ArturoMartorell. Two artists from Mexico,important to 20th-century print-making are Orozco and Tamayo.

October

Hispanic Heritage Art ExhibitEnglewood Public Library31 Engle Street, Englewood201-568-2215

Artwork by Alejandro Goez, of Hackensack, will be displayed during the annual Hispanic Heritage Month at the library.

November 2001– February 2002

La Causa Photographic ExhibitThe American Labor MuseumBotto House National Landmark83 Norwood Street, Haledon973-595-7953http://community.nj.com/cc/labormuseum

The exhibit traces 36 years of the United Farm Workers of America (UFW) struggles to obtain justice and dignity for all agricultural field-workers. Included in the exhibit will be photographs and a collection of books and videocassettes that capture the organization and its former leader Cesar Chávez, head of the UFW until his death in 1993.

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“Zapata,” a lithograph by celebrated Mexican artist Diego Rivera, is included in theHispanoamerican display at theNewark Public Library.

Latino professional baseball has a long history in New Jersey that dates back as far as 1913 when ateam called the Long Branch Cubans played minor leaguebaseball on the Jersey Shore. New Jersey also had one ofthe most successful Latino teams of all time – the NewYork Cuban Giants, which won the 1947 Negro LeagueWorld Series. Between 1940 and 1950, the team’s part-time home field was East Orange’s Grove Street Oval. The crowds gathering there saw some of that fabled era’slegendary Latino players, including pitcher Martin Dihigo,the only player enshrined in the baseball halls of fame offour different countries; Cuba’s “Minnie” Miñoso, whowent on to hit .300 eight times in the Major Leagues;Panamanian Pat Scantlebury, the last player to go directlyfrom the Negro Leagues to the majors; and Luis Tiant, Sr.

Baseball remains a popular sport today in Latinocommunities throughout New Jersey, where it attractsplayers to weekend leagues as well as to New Jersey’seight pro baseball stadiums.

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The New York Cubans won the 1947 NegroLeague World Series. Between 1940 and 1950 the Cubans often used the Grove Street Oval inEast Orange, New Jersey, as their home field.

The New York Cubans won the 1947 NegroLeague World Series. Between 1940 and 1950 the Cubans often used the Grove Street Oval inEast Orange, New Jersey, as their home field.

Atlantic City Surf(Independent/Atlantic League)The Sandcastle, 545 NorthAlbany Avenue, Atlantic City 609-344-8873www.acsurf.com

Camden RiverSharks(Independent/Atlantic League)1 Port Center, 2 Riverside Drive,Suite 504, Camden856-963-2600www.riversharks.com

Lakewood Blueclaws (Class A/South Atlantic League)GPU Energy Park, NewHampshire and Cedar BridgeAvenues, Lakewood732-901-7000www.lakewoodblueclaws.com

Newark Bears(Independent/Atlantic League)Riverfront Stadium 450 Broad Street, Newark973-483-6900www.newarkbears.com

New Jersey Cardinals (Class A/New York-Penn League)Skylands Park, Routes 94Championship Place, Routes 15 & 206, Augusta888-NJCARDSwww.njcards.com

New Jersey Jackals(Independent/Northern League)Yogi Berra Stadium, MontclairState University campus, inter-section of Valley Road andNormal Avenue, Little Falls973-746-7434www.jackals.com

Somerset Patriots(Independent/Atlantic League)Somerset County Ballpark, One Patriots Park, off East MainStreet at I-287, Bridgewater908-252-0700www.somersetpatriots.com

Trenton Thunder (Class AA/Eastern League)Mercer County Waterfront Park,One Thunder RoadTrenton609-394-3300www.trentonthunder.com

ON THE FIELD: PRO BASEBALL IN NEW JERSEY

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The 1940 New York Cubans,who played in East Orange,

included Pancho Coimbre,Juan Guible and Jose

Antonio Figueroa.

The most popular sport in the world, soccer always commandsattention in New Jersey’s Latino neighborhoods—whether it is amatch in the park or an international event at the MeadowlandsSports Complex.

New Jersey has been at the center of America’s involvement in fútbol, as the world’s game is known in South and Central America.Giants Stadium in East Rutherford was home field for the legendaryCosmos soccer club featuring the immortal Pelé and a host of globalstars. It has played host to numerous international matches, FIFAworld all-star games and, of course, the 1994 World Cup.

Today, you can see Major League Soccer’s MetroStars, featuring New Jersey’s own Tab Ramos—a native of Uruguay—take on such headliners as Bolivian national team stars Marco Etcheverryand Jaime Moreno, Colombian master Carlos Valderrama, ElSalvadoran international Mauricio Cienfuegos and Ecuadorian international Ariel Graziani. The MetroStars also host internationalmatches and tournaments featuring some of the best teams fromaround the world.

In addition, some excellent minor league action can be enjoyed locally through teams affiliated with Major League Soccer. There’salso women’s pro soccer. These leagues, which are perfect for spot-ting up-and-coming players, offer inexpensive tickets and high-quality play that make their games a perfect place for the entirefamily to enjoy soccer action.

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MAJOR LEAGUE SOCCER

New York/New JerseyMetroStarsGiants StadiumRoutes 3 & 120 East Rutherford 888-4Metrotixwww.metrostars.com

In addition to the 14-gameregular season home scheduleand international matches, the MetroStars host a HispanicHeritage Night. The family-oriented evening features apre-game Hispanic festival,ethnic food, entertainment and recognition of local Latino heroes.

MINOR LEAGUE SOCCER

New Jersey Stallions (USL D3 Pro League)Kean University AlumniStadium1000 Morris Avenue, Union732-797-0693www.njstallions.com

South Jersey Barons (USL D3 Pro League)Cherokee High School Stadium 120 Tomlinson Mill RoadMarlton856-753-7608www.sjbarons.com

New Jersey Lady Stallions (USL W League)Kean University AlumniStadium1000 Morris Avenue, Union732-797-0693www.njstallions.com

New Jersey Wildcats (USL W League)Mercer County Community CollegeOld Trenton Road, Trenton609-860-2995 (General Mgr.)

South Jersey Banshees (USL W League)Cherokee High School Stadium 120 Tomlinson Mill RoadMarlton856-753-7608www.sjbarons.com/banshees/index.html

Jersey Falcons (USL Premier DevelopmentLeague)Memorial Stadium Joyce Kilmer AvenueNew Brunswick973-686-9404www.njfalcons.com

North Jersey ImperialsSprague Field, Montclair StateUniversityValley Road and Normal AvenueUpper Montclair201-251-2727

ON THE FIELD: PRO SOCCER IN NEW JERSEY

SPECIAL SPORTS-RELATED EVENTS AUGUST

Sandy Koufax World Series Caven Point Athletic ComplexChapel Avenue, Jersey City 201-547-5522

Scheduled from August 9-12,2001, the Sandy Koufax WorldSeries is a championship battlebetween the nation’s top ama-teur baseball teams for 13-and 14-year-old players. Thetournament features competi-tors from Puerto Rico (homeof the 1999 Koufax WorldSeries champions), the UnitedStates and Canada, and isaccompanied by gala openingceremonies and a team skillscompetition.

SEPTEMBER

Newark Bears Hispanic Heritage NightRiverfront Stadium, 450 BroadStreet, Newark973-483-6900www.newarkbears.com

The Newark Bears celebrateLatino culture with a specialsalute and a night of baseball.

OCTOBER-NOVEMBER

Hispanic Heritage Celebrationat the Yogi Berra MuseumYogi Berra MuseumMontclair State UniversityValley Road and NormalAvenue, Upper Montclair 973-655-2377www.yogiberramuseum.org

The museum will pay tribute to Hispanic ballplayers duringHispanic History Month withfilms, school programs andexhibits highlighting greatHispanic players.

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C E L E B R A T I O N S & E V E N T S

Throughout thestate the Latino commu-nity celebrates its cul-ture and heritage withcolorful parades, dynam-ic festivals and specialevents. The celebrationsare filled with theexcitement of traditionaldance and costumes,rhythmic Latino bands,pageantry, tantalizingfood and warm friendlypeople who live andwork in the state. Comeand experience all thatNew Jersey has to offer.Fes

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JANUARY – NOVEMBER

Flagraising CeremoniesCity Hall3715 Palisades Avenue Union City201-348-5755

Held annually on the national holidays of many LatinAmerican nations, the events rec-ognize Union City’s ties to thevarious homelands. Programsinclude proclamations and briefspeeches by local communityleaders before the country's flagis raised. Traditional music anddance may also be a part of theprogram. Union City’s ceremonies are scheduledthroughout the year.

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MAY (Memorial Day Weekend)

Elizabeth Waterfront FestivalVeterans Memorial Waterfront ParkElizabeth Avenue and Front Street, Elizabeth 908-527-0687

An annual three-day festival ofLatino music, prizes, arts andcrafts, games, rides for childrenand a variety of culinary delightsfrom all Hispanic countries will beheld at the renovated waterfrontpark. In its eighth year, this out-door event attracts almost 500,000people to the festivities.

JUNE

Roberto Clemente FestivalPuerto Rican Association for Human Development100 First Street, Perth Amboy732-442-1081

The late great baseball playerRoberto Clemente is celebrated witha three-day festival of family entertainment that includes ethnicfoods, arts and crafts, and per-formances by popular Latino entertainers.

La Fiesta de MapeyeFlamboyan Restaurant147 Vernon Avenue, Newark 973-483-5587

This is an annual outdoor concert of trobadores, who play traditional folk music such as Bomba and Plena.Poetry is recited to the accompanimentof guitars and similar instruments. Salsa and Merengue bands heat up the event.

Parada San Juan BautistaWiggins Waterfront ParkCamden856-365-8888

A symbol of Camden’s Latino heritage since the first parade wasorganized in 1957 by parishioners of Our Lady of Fatima to honor St. John the Baptist — Puerto Rico’spatron saint. The festivities include aCommemorative Mass and Reception at Our Lady of Fatima Church, a flag-raising ceremony, a family and culturalday, a parade through the city featur-ing beautifully decorated floats, localLatin bands and performers. The event concludes with a post-paradeconcert at Wiggins Waterfront Park.

May 11 and 12

Jersey Gardens Mall NJ Turnpike, Exit 13A (from north), Elizabeth

June 23

St. John the Baptist CathedralDeGrasse Street, betweenHamilton and Main streets,Paterson

June 24

St. Rose of Lima Church Gray Street, between WestMarket and Orange streets,Newark

914-762-8878866-894-1812 hot linewww.pathmark.com

An exciting blend of live music, high-profileLatin dance and gospel competitions, along with awide array of crafts and foods are featured at the12th annual Pathmark ethnic festivals. Come andenjoy Merengue, Mambo, Tango and Salsa perfor-mances from big and small bands, plus folk per-formances and appearances by many new musicalartists. While the festival is a year-round program,New Jerseyans and visitors can enjoy two summermonths of festival fun as well as colorful parades.Check your local newspaper for information orcheck the Pathmark Web site under “events.”

MAY - JUNE PATHMARK MULTICULTURAL ARTS FESTIVAL 2001

JANUARY-DECEMBER

“Art for the Public Eye”Walking TourThe New Jersey Historical Society52 Park Place, Newark973-596-8500

Visit the bronze statue of Don Luis Muñoz Rivera, a Puerto Ricannewspaper publisher who lobbiedthe federal government to extendUS citizenship to all Puerto Ricans.

APRIL – AUGUST

Exhibit: “Dining In, Dining Out”The New Jersey Historical Society52 Park Place, Newark973-596-8500

An exhibit illustrating how NewJersey’s ethnic groups use theirdining traditions to build a senseof community. The process ofmaking pasteles, a traditionalLatino Christmas (Navidad) treat, is presented.

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JUNE-SEPTEMBER

Jersey City Division ofCultural AffairsCaven Point Complex One Chapel Avenue201-547-5522(call for times and sites)

The Jersey City summer con-cert series and festivals, oftenfeaturing Hispanic artists, isheld from June throughSeptember at various locationsthroughout the city. Theseactivities include:

Gazebo Concerts Wednesday Evenings

Free concerts in various cityparks throughout Jersey Cityfeaturing classical jazz andprogressive Salsa performances,as well as a variety of theaterand dance productions.

SummerfestSunday and Tuesday EveningsLiberty State ParkMorris Pesin Drive, Jersey City

Great music with the breath-taking backdrop of the NewYork skyline. David Valentin,Latin jazz flutist, is scheduledto perform Tuesday, August 14.All concerts in July and Augustare free.

Jazz on the Pier at Exchange PlaceThursdays at noon J. Owen Grundy Park Jersey City

A series of concerts at the Hudson River waterfrontare scheduled from July 12-August 30. Have “Jazz ForLunch” while listening to thesultry sound of Brasil and Co. on August 30th.

Slice of HeavenJune through September

A series of ethnic festivals are held throughout the summer at local parks. Cele-brations include musical per-formances, floats, pageantryand traditional food. A four-day Puerto Rican Festival isfeatured in August.

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Defile Cubano de New Jersey(The Cuban Parade of New Jersey)4545 Palisade Avenue Suite 8H, Union CityContact: Emilio Del Valle201-325-0484

Sunday, June 3 the Latin AmericanKiwanis of Mid-Hudson will hostthe 2nd Annual Cuban Parade ofNJ. The festive procession starts at80th Street and Bergenline Avenuein North Bergen and continues to47th Street and Bergenline Avenuein Union City.

San Juan Bautista Day The Newark Museum49 Washington Street, Newark973-596-6550 1-800-7MUSEUMwww.newarkmuseum.org

A two-day family workshop andcelebration about the meaning ofSan Juan Bautista Day, which cel-ebrates Puerto Rico’s patron saint.Discover how the capital of PuertoRico was named, and take part inthe museum’s garden for tradi-tional festivities.

JUNE – SEPTEMBER

“A Taste of the Ironbound”TourThe New Jersey Historical Society52 Park Place, Newark973-596-8500

Learn some of the history ofNewark as you visit sites in theIronbound section, an area of thecity where many Puerto Ricans,Brazilians, Portuguese and otherethnic groups now call home. Thetour concludes with lunch at oneof the neighborhood’s fine restau-rants. Reservations for the tour are required.

JULY

Peruvian Parade and FestivalGregory and Main avenuesPaterson Contact: Jose Falen973-778-0704

The festivities feature floats, the crowning of Miss PeruvianAmerican Parade, marching bandsand traditional music. More than80,000 people participate in thefestivities. The parade extends 12miles along Main Avenue fromdowntown Passaic to Paterson’sCity Hall. Usually takes place on the last Sunday of July.

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A mariachi performanceenlivens a local festival.

Festival Puertorriquenode New JerseyLandis Avenue, Vineland 856-696-1147

Follow beautifully decorated floatsand revel in the pageantry celebrat-ing Puerto Rico’s heritage. Latinodancers perform to traditional musicas the parade travels down LandisAvenue.

Colombian Cultural ArtsSummer FestivalClub Colombia USA82 S. State StreetHackensack201-646-0873

Held in downtown Hackensack, thisweeklong annual summer festivalcelebrates Colombian cultural artswith a parade, art exhibits and per-formances. A flag-raising ceremonywill launch the festival at noon(7/14) at City Hall. A Junior SoccerTournament will be held later thatday at Johnson Park. The festivalcontinues during the week with aColombian art exhibition and adinner dance. On Sunday, the fes-tivities culminate (7/22) at FoschiniPark with performances by orches-tras and folkloric groups. To coin-cide with the festival, cultural artswill be showcased at nearby BergenCounty Community College.

Waterfront Musical FestivalWiggins Waterfront ParkCamden856-225-5312www.co.camden.nj.us/hispanic

The 6th Annual Hispanic MusicalFestival will be held Sunday, July22, at Wiggins Waterfront Park.The Camden County Office ofHispanic Affairs and the PuertoRican/Latino Culture and ArtsCenter present 12 Latino bands to more than 25,000 people from New Jersey’s Delaware Riverregion. Featured Latino perform-ances include Salsa, Merengue,Bachata, Baladas and Mariachi.

AUGUST

Puerto Rican Parade of PatersonMain & Mary streets155 Market Street, Paterson973-523-7826

Festivities begin one week beforethe parade with a flag-raising cer-emony, the declaration of PuertoRican Week, beauty pageants andbanquets. The parade features per-sonalities from Puerto Rico andNew Jersey along with lively music and marching bands.

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With a year-round calendar of Latinofestivals and celebrations, New Jersey’scommunities come alive with music and dance.

Atlantic County Puerto Rican ParadeAtlantic City BoardwalkBetween Albany and NewJersey avenues, Atlantic City609-347-0770

Atlantic City’s Puerto RicanParade has become a symbol ofpride and joy to Puerto Ricansand other Latinos. The paradeincludes a festival, Latin musicperformances and the culinary art of Hispanic foods.

Puerto Rican Day Parade and Festival Jersey City Division ofRecreation and Cultural AffairsLiberty State ParkJohnson Avenue entranceJersey City201-547-5522

This weeklong festival begins with a Miss Puerto Rico beautypageant, a flag-raising ceremony,an awards program featuring tra-ditional music, folkloric dancesand a banquet. The festival culmi-nates with a parade that begins atLincoln Park, Jersey City.

Puerto Rican Day Parade of TrentonCity Hall319 East State Street, Trenton Puerto Rican ParadeCommittee609-989-3169or Trenton Convention &Visitor’s Bureau609-777-1770

This colorful annual celebrationwith beautifully decorated floats,music and ethnic food creates alate-summer festive atmosphere for the entire family.

Hispanic Riverfront FestivalBoyd Park by the Raritan River Route 18 North New BrunswickPuerto Rican Action Board, Inc.732-828-4510

Traditional Latin dance perfor-mances, folkloric music, Salsa andMerengue bands, ethnic foods,amusement rides and other activi-ties make this festival one of thefastest growing cultural events in the state.

Dominican Parade and FestivalJersey City Division ofRecreation and Cultural Affairs Montgomery and Jordanstreets, Jersey City201-547-5522

This parade and festival are part of the “Slice of Heaven” series ofethnic festivals held in Jersey Citythroughout the summer. This one-day event begins with a parade atthe corner of Montgomery andJordan streets and proceeds toExchange Place where the celebra-tion includes floats, pageantry,ethnic foods, musical perfor-mances, dance and arts and craftshighlighting Dominican heritage.

SEPTEMBER

Carnaval de ElizabethElizabeth Avenue betweenHigh Street and Fourth Street,Elizabeth (Labor Day Weekend)908-527-0687

One of the largest Hispanic festivals in the state, embracing over a quarter of a mile of the heartof Elizabeth Avenue’s Hispanic busi-ness district. The event will offerlive entertainment from the home-lands of many area residents, inter-national foods, amusement rides for children and arts and crafts.

Dominican DayParade and Festival

Briland StreetPatersonContact: Yuri Rodriguez973-390-3528

Attracting more than 150,000people each year, this colorfulparade travels from Briland Streetand Park Avenue to Paterson’s City Hall. The festival runs from 3-8pm on Grand Street with livelyentertainment and Dominicanpageantry.

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The Latin American Kiwanis ofMid-Hudson hosts this annualparade.

Puerto Rican Statewide ParadeNewark City Hall920 Broad Street, Newark 973-733-5880

Parade participants from all overNew Jersey make this parade oneof the largest and most inclusivein the state. More than 12,000people come out to watch thisspectacular event each year, whichbegins at Lincoln Park, proceedsalong Broad Street and ends atWashington Park, culminating in asizzling Latin music festival. Thisparade is traditionally held thesecond Sunday of August.

Hispanic State ParadeJames J. Braddock Park32nd Street and BergenlineAvenue, Union CityContact: Hispanic State ParadeLydia Cuevas 201-854-0149

Embracing the entire Spanish-speaking world, this annual paradeproceeds down Bergenline Avenuestarting in Union City at 35thStreet and ends in North Bergen atNorth Hudson Park at 80th Street.Colorful floats, lively music anddance performances make this a day of family fun.

Festival Latino AmericanoGardner’s Basin800 North New HampshireAvenue, Atlantic City Hispanic Alliance of AtlanticCounty609-822-8584www.haac.org

A two-day festival offering some ofthe best Salsa, Cumbia, Latin jazz,Bachata, Merengue, Mariachi andFlamenco for Latin music enthusi-asts. Enjoy many special attractionsfor the children and a variety ofculinary delights, arts and crafts.Recipient of the coveted Governor'sMulti-Cultural Award on Tourism.

Newark Festival of PeopleCity of Newark – Dept. ofNeighborhood and Recreational ServicesContact: Jim Dixon 973-642-2608

Beginning September 14th through16th, parks throughout the down-town area and other venues withinthe city come alive in celebration ofNewark’s cultural diversity. Amongthe variety of offerings, visitors willfind ethnic foods from around theworld, health, career, sports and

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Fiestas Patronales (PuertoRican Patron Festival)New Jersey Park and Ride LotJohnston Avenue entrance,Liberty State ParkContact: Jersey City Division ofRecreation and Cultural Affairs201-547-5522

Jersey City’s Division of Recreationand Cultural Affairs presents a four-day event in honor of Puerto Rico’spatron saint. Enjoy ethnic foods,arts, crafts, games and rides forchildren along with internationaland local performers of Latin music.

Everyone enjoys the festive atmosphereat the Latino Americano Festival inAtlantic City.

Traditional dance performances celebrate Latino culture.

educational fairs and many vendors.Expect lively music, a fashion show,rap contest and entertainment. Thisyear a Latino show and Brazilianfestival feature musical performersfrom throughout the Garden State.

The Procession of the Virginof Charity (Procession de laCaridad del Cobre)City of Union CityContact: Gale Kaufman201-348-5777

The procession starts in Union City at 49th Street and ends at26th Street and Summit Avenue in the Roosevelt Stadium with anoutdoor mass.

Great Falls FestivalOverlook Park72 McBride Avenue, Paterson973-523-9201973-279-9587

In its 25th year, this three-day festivalcelebrates the diversity of Patersonwith music, food, games, rides andfireworks. Latin bands perform onenight in celebration of their cultureand heritage. The festival includes amotorcyclist from Mexico who will do a stunt at the Paterson Falls.

Ocean Oasis, Sea of CortesLiberty Science CenterLiberty State Park, Jersey City201-451-0006

The Ocean Oasis film, presented on

NOVEMBER

Puerto Rico Discovery Day 100 First Street, Perth AmboyPuerto Rican Association for Human Development732-442-1081

The celebration begins as a commemoration of ChristopherColumbus’s landing in Puerto Rico,which includes special church ser-vices, a flag-raising ceremony andpresentations at City Hall (260High Street). The program con-cludes with a celebration of ethnic foods, music and dance.

Celebration of Puerto Rico DiscoveryPerfecto Oyola Biblioteca Criolla280 First Street, Jersey City201-547-4541www.JCLibrary.org (go to Branches, then to Criollo, a bilingual web page)

The arrival of ChristopherColumbus in Puerto Rico is com-memorated with traditional foods,musical performances, speakers onthe island’s history and culture,and an art exhibit.

Day of the Dead Celebration The Arts Council of PrincetonPaul Robeson Building102 Witherspoon StreetPrinceton609-924-8777www.artscouncilofprinceton.org

Princeton’s 2nd annual “El Dia delos Muertos,” or the Day of theDead community celebration, is aMexican tradition that observesthe cycle of life. The dearlydeparted are remembered withfood, music, stories and artwork.Relatives dance, sing and sharememories of their loved ones.

the giant IMAX screen, featuresMexico’s Sea of Cortes, one of theworld’s richest and most beautifulecosystems. The film is shown inboth English and Spanish. It high-lights the discovery efforts of aHispanic research team.

SEPTEMBER – OCTOBER

Hispanic Heritage Month Perfecto Oyola Biblioteca Criolla280 First Street, Jersey City201-547-4541www.JCLibrary.org (go to Branches, then to Criollo, a bilingual web page)

Cultural events, activities, films, food,music, workshops and poetry arepresented during Hispanic HeritageMonth. An art exhibit for local artistswill also be part of the festivities.

OCTOBER

Latin-American HeritageFestivalTown Hall 66 Main Street, West OrangeContact: Myrium Colina973-325-4130

Folk music and the traditionalfood of various Latin Americancountries highlight this festival,showcasing West Orange’s growing Hispanic community.

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Latin band at La ParadaSan Juan Bautista.

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T he largest Hispanic community in theSkylands has historically been in Dover,which today is more than

half Latino. You can choose aspot for lunch from Dover’sselection of restaurants offeringvarious Latin American cuisines:Care for Colombian? Try Su CasaColombia on Sussex Street. In themood for Basque, from theSpanish-French border? There isJai Alai, on West Blackwell.

Or you can head to Morristown,which has lately developed astrong Hispanic presence. AlongSpeedwell Avenue you can nowfind Latino music and have a biteat one of the down-home bakeriesfeaturing pastries from Colombiaand Central America. And a fewblocks away on South Streetsophisticated Ixtapa, with itsinventive Mexican cuisine, has joined the hostof upscale restaurants that characterize thedowntown area.

Then you can experience the rest of theSkylands’s attractions. Take a ride along wind-ing country roads through small towns that dateback to the colonial era, where streets are linedwith antique shops, old-fashioned general storesand arts and crafts boutiques. Visit the antique

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centers in Andover, Lafayette and Stillwater.Maybe you will find a 200-year-old oil lamp

from Spain or a Mexican colonialdining room table. For more mod-ern findings at bargain prices, don’tmiss Flemington’s discount outlets,where you can purchase house-wares, clothing and many otheritems at factory prices.

A visit to the Skylands would not be complete without some time spent enjoying nature. Head up Route 23 to High Point, the tallestmountain in New Jersey, at the far-thest northwest corner of the statewhere the borders of New York,Pennsylvania and New Jersey cometogether. Enjoy the panoramic viewfrom the lookout there. And that is not all. Altogether, the SkylandsRegion is an outdoor-lover’s paradise, with the Delaware River

National Recreation Area, the Great SwampNational Wildlife Refuge, the Walkill NationalWildlife Refuge and some 60,000 acres of stateparkland that include a section of the AppalachianTrail. It’s the outdoors for all seasons, from hikingand camping in the summer to downhill skiingand snowboarding at Hidden Valley and MountainCreek, plus cross-country skiing at High PointCross Country Ski Center.

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Natural wondersabound in theSkylands.

With its vibrant neighborhoods in UnionCity-West New York, Newark, Elizabethand the Paterson-Passaic area the Gate-

way Region is the heart of Latino New Jersey.

The Latino presence can also be felt at GiantsStadium, where soccer fans can cheer on theMetroStars as they compete against the finestAmerican and international talent. In addition, the national teams of some Spanish-speakingcountries, as well as famous clubs from SouthAmerica, have played at Giants Stadium. And justnext door to the Meadowlands Sports Center you’llfind the famous Secaucus factory outlets, wheremore than 100 stores offer clothing and house-wares at deep discounts.

Urbanized and suburbanized as it is, the GatewayRegion still leaves room for nature. Within sight of the New Jersey Turnpike and the skyscrapers of New York City is DeKorte State Park, where aboardwalk trail leads a visitor through marshesteeming with dozens of species of birds. Anothernature spectacle not to be missed is the fall migra-tion flight in the skies above the Montclair HawkWatch, on Edgecliff Road in Upper Montclair.Every autumn, tens of thousands of birds of preyon their way south fly above the cliff on which the Hawk Watch is located.

And, of course, there is the shopping for which the area is famous. Check out the upscale Mall at Short Hills, the huge Garden State Plaza inParamus, the discount outlets in Secaucus, and the newest of the state’s big indoor shopping centers, Jersey Gardens Mall, in Elizabeth.

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Shopping at Jersey Gardens, one of the state’slargest and newest malls, in Elizabeth.

Stroll down Bergenline Avenue, the heart of New Jersey’sHispanic community, once dominated by Cubans (andknown as Little Havana of the North). The more recentarrival of immigrants from across the Spanish-speakingworld, especially the Dominican Republic and Colombia,have made this famous Hudson County shopping districteven more diverse.

Restaurants offering traditionally Cuban dishes are still there, as are clothingstores selling the most delicatelydesigned and finely embroideredCuban guayabera shirts. Watchexpert craftsmen hand-roll cigarsat La Isla Cigars, at 505 42ndStreet, off Bergenline Avenue.

And today you will also findrestaurants specializing inSalvadoran pupusas (a sort ofmeat-filled bread). Check out newspapers and magazines from just about every Spanish-speakingnation at Cosmos World, Bergenline and 43rd Street. Or bring home your choice of a wide selection of Latino

music — Puerto RicanSalsa, Colombian Cumbias,decades-old ArgentineanTango — at any of half a dozen specialty recordshops.

And if you wish to cookLatino at home, no placeoffers a wider selectionfrom the entire Spanish-speaking world than MiBandera Supermarket, at 32nd Street betweenBergenline Avenue andKennedy Boulevard.

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Take in the sounds, sights and tastes of the mostthoroughly Hispanic neighborhood in the state —Bergenline Avenue — which runs through UnionCity, West New York, Guttenberg and North Bergen.On “the Avenue,” as the locals call it, visitors willhear the rapid-fire Spanish of Cubans, the Italian-influenced accent of Argentineans, the singsong of Mexicans, or the lisp of Castilian Spain as they sample Latino food, music and arts.

Farther south in Hudson County you will find avibrant Puerto Rican community that settled inJersey City in the 1930s. Its history is told in thephotographs and other holdings of the PerfectoOyola Biblioteca Criolla and Cultural Center, part of Jersey City’s Free Public Library System. The cityis also host to the Segunda Quimbamba FolkloricCenter, where visitors will discover more aboutPuerto Rico’s rich musical tradition.

Round out your Hudson County visit with familyfun — and learning. At the Liberty Science Centerin Jersey City, you’ll find dozens of hands-onexhibits for all ages, a 3-D laser light show, anIMAX theater and more. Nearby Liberty State Parkis the launching point for the ferry rides to theStatue of Liberty, a beacon to generations of immi-grants, and Ellis Island, which houses a museumchronicling the immigrant experience (see specialsection on page 5 for more details).

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Kids will enjoyhands-on fun at theLiberty ScienceCenter.

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Visitors to Bergenline Avenue will encounter awide variety of restaurants and specialty shopsrepresenting the gamut of Latino cultures.

No place in the country can match Liberty State Parkfor its dramatic waterfront views plus swimming, boat-ing, fishing, crabbing, picnicking, trails for biking andhiking. In addition, there is the Liberty Science Center,an interactive science museum for the whole family.And Liberty State Park is your launching point toattractions that celebrate the immigrant experience in America: the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island.

The Statue of Liberty is the world-famous beacon of welcome for newcomers to American shores. A visitto this inspiring site is highlighted by a 354-stair climbto the statue‘s crown, where you are rewarded with aclear view of the New York Harbor and the AtlanticOcean; and a museum at the statue’s base that chronicles the statue’s history.

Nearby Ellis Island, the immigration station throughwhich more than 12 million immigrants entered theUnited States between 1892 and 1954, is today amuseum that tells the story of these immigrantsthrough historic artifacts, photos, oral histories andfilms. Interactive displays include “The Peopling of

America,” which traces the settlement of the UnitedStates from Native Americans to today’s immigrants.Experience the American Immigrant Wall of Honorbearing the names of 600,000 newly arrived residents.

Complete your celebration of the immigrant experi-ence back at Liberty State Park and the Central Railroadof New Jersey Terminal. It was through this station thatabout two-thirds of all immigrants passing through EllisIsland boarded trains to their new homes in a new land.

For more information on Ellis Island, call 212-363-3200.

You can also visit the National Park Service’s Statueof Liberty/Ellis Island Web site: www.nps.gov/stli.

The Ellis Island Museum Web site iswww.ellisisland.org.

Ferry service from Liberty State Park to the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island runs year-round. For more information and ferry schedules, call 201-435-9499 or 212-262-5755.

Touring theStatue of LibertyLiberty State ParkMorris Pesin Drive, Jersey City201-915-3403www.state.nj.us/dep/forestry/parks/liberty.htm

Newark’s Ironbound section is famous for its Iberianrestaurants, whose Spanish and Portuguese fare –served in huge portions – attract visitors from everycorner of the Northeast. In addition to the traditionalsit-down restaurants, visitors exploring Ferry Street willalso find tapas bars, where families and friends canenjoy conversation and drinks over “little plates” ofdelectable Spanish appetizers. Ferry Street, the back-bone of the Ironbound, is also dotted with bakeriesserving crusty breads and pastries, fish and meat mar-kets featuring Iberian specialty items, and greengrocersoffering fresh produce.

The Ironbound’s Iberians

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Just west of Union City is Newark,New Jersey’s largest city and thehome of two colorful and distinctLatino neighborhoods. One is in theNorth Ward, where Puerto Ricansand, lately, immigrants from Centraland South America live alongsideItalian-American families who havebeen in the neighborhood for gener-ations. No one needs to walk far todine on Puerto Rican arroz con gan-dules and then have an Italian gelatofor dessert. There is also the famousIronbound, a diverse neighborhood of Spanishand Portuguese culture anchored by the bustlingcommercial artery known as Ferry Street.

Although it is actually possible to build a dayaround dining in Newark, you may want to workoff that dish of flan with a walk to one of down-town’s many cultural attractions. The NewarkMuseum houses a collection of Hispanic art thatis augmented with special exhibits duringHispanic Heritage Month. The museum also hous-es the state’s largest collection of African art as

well as America’s most extensivecollection of art from Tibet. Take ina show at the New Jersey Center forthe Performing Arts, which regularlyfeatures prominent Latino artists.

Cap off your visit with an evening of sports action. There’s minor leaguebaseball — the Newark Bears play inthe city’s new Riverfront Stadium.

BERGEN COUNTY AND PASSAIC COUNTY

The cities of Paterson and Passaic are Latinostrongholds established by Puerto Rican immi-grants in the 1950s. Today a more recent wave —from Central and South America, and, in particu-lar, Mexico — has made both cities more thanhalf Hispanic and added to the diversity of cus-toms, food and music. For instance, in Passaicalong Main and Monroe the older, establishedPuerto Rican bodegas and record stores havebeen joined by unassuming taquerías where the working people of the neighborhood findfood as authentic as back home in Mexico.

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Outdoor shopping on Ferry Street in Newark.

Ferry Street, Newark.

Since the mid-1960s the Union County seat ofElizabeth has been home to the second-largest popula-tion of Cubans in New Jersey — a population augment-ed by an infusion of immigrants from numerous otherSpanish-speaking nations. The principal Hispanic-ori-ented shopping district is along Elizabeth Avenue,where one can find restaurants, bakeries and othershops that cater to the diverse traditions of the Latinoworld. The city is also the home of Carnaval deElizabeth, one of the oldest and largest Hispanic festivals in the state.

Shopping Latino on Elizabeth Avenue

The original Puerto Rican settlers were campesinosfresh from the countryside who found work in thetextile mills that drove the region’s economy. Viewremnants of this industrial past at the Great FallsHistoric Landmark District, which is home to thelargest and best example of early manufacturingplants in the United States. Nearby, the AmericanLabor Museum provides insight into the industriallabor movement that began locally with Paterson’s1913 Silk Strike. Relaxation is also on tap atPaterson’s Great Falls, a spectacular 77-foot-highwaterfall where you can enjoy picnicking, hikingand the best nature has to offer.

Farther north, enjoy more natural wonders atRingwood State Park, where the New JerseyBotanical Gardens showcases a profusion of floral scents and colors in the warmer months.

In Bergen County, suburban towns such as Ridgefield Park, Englewood and Hackensack havegrowing Hispanic populations. Englewood’s eclecticShadyside neighborhood, along the Hudson River,has no less than two restaurants—Azúcar andRebecca’s—that specialize in gourmet “Nuevo Latino” dishes.

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Elizabeth, Perth Amboy and New Brunswick all are home to large Hispanic communities. As else-where, the neighborhoods have become a mix oflong-established Puerto Rican families and business-es with newer arrivals from Mexico and CentralAmerica and, in Perth Amboy, from the DominicanRepublic. Along Smith Street you can eat amerengue (a kind of cream puff treat available atbakeries) and also dance a merengue—which is the name of most popular Dominican music. In New Brunswick, the action is around Jersey Avenue,where you can find a wide variety of food, craftsand musical recordings from the Spanish-speakingworld. Be on the lookout too for annual festivalsheld by Hispanic organizations in those towns.

Rutgers University, in New Brunswick, is also a spot for much Latino cultural fare, ranging fromlectures by distinguished writers to arts exhibits to special performances by students as well asrenowned musicians.

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The city of Camden is home to much of theregion’s Hispanic population — a mostlyPuerto Rican community that originally

hailed from the island’s countryside and headednorth to work in the town’s factories. Today,Hispanic-related cultural and artistic activitiesare organized by local Puerto Rican social clubs —community institutions of long-standing — andby the Walt Whitman Cultural Arts Center. TheCamden waterfront includes several must-seefamily attractions, including the New JerseyState Aquarium and its exhibits of penguins,seals, sharks and fish of every stripe. Nearby is theCamden Children’s Garden, a four-acre interactivehorticultural playground where people of all agescan explore and discover the natural world. TheTweeter Center at the Waterfront is a state-of-the-art amphitheater that features top-line entertain-ment year-round. And coming soon to the water-front will be a floating museum housed in thehistoric battleship USS New Jersey as well as a6,500-seat ballpark offering minor league baseballaction.

Follow the Delaware River north and you willcome to Trenton, an important center of Latinoactivity. As the state capital, Trenton is the homeof statewide cultural institutions, such as the NewJersey State Museum, that sponsor Hispanic-ori-

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ented programs and activities. The town alsoboasts restaurants and shops that reflect the cul-ture of its long-established Puerto Rican popula-tion and numerous other Latino cultures.

Also in Trenton, a visitor can see the StatehouseCapitol, originally built in 1792. Its distinctivegolden dome was added in the mid-19th century,and recently a major renovation was completed.Take a look too at the State Museum nearby and,at the far end of the block, the Old Barracks,which housed British troops during theRevolutionary War.

Just north of Trenton is Princeton, which over thelast few years has seen its Hispanic communitygrow with the arrival of immigrants from Mexicoand Central America. Among the stylish shopsalong Nassau Street or off nearby Palmer Squareyou can find Tortuga’s Mexican Village, a popularlocal restaurant, or enjoy delicious tapas (tradi-tional appetizers from Spain) at Mediterra, sittingat outdoor tables when the weather permits.

Then walk down Nassau Street and stroll throughthe campus of Princeton University, one of themost prestigious institutions of higher learningnot just in New Jersey or the United States, but in the entire world. Enjoy the mix of colonial,neo-Gothic and modern architecture as you walk

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Sharks fascinatevisitors to theNew Jersey StateAquarium.

What is more New Jersey than “goingdown the Shore”? The Garden Statehas 71 miles of surf and 35 sandy

beaches in Monmouth and Ocean counties alone.There is Keansburg and its amusement park onRaritan Bay; Sandy Hook, particularly popularwith Hispanic day-trippers as it is close to the pop-ulation centers to the north; Asbury Park, madeworld famous by Bruce Springsteen; the livelyboardwalks and amusement piers of Point Pleasantor Seaside Heights; quiet residential towns likeSpring Lake, Lavalette and Ship Bottom; the natu-ral solitude of Island Beach State Park.

Down the Shore you can catch a Latino flavortoo—literally. How about Ironbound-on-the-

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Beach? Try Europa South, specializing in Spanishand Portuguese food as good as you’ll find inNewark. Or if you are in the mood for Mexican,head to Red Bank for Juanito’s Restaurant onMonmouth Street. And if you want to try someof the Mexican recipes, Juanito’s InternationalGrocery store is right across the street.

Also, keep an eye on the schedule for the PNCBank Arts Center in Holmdel, which frequentlyhosts ethnic festivals featuring music, food andcrafts, enabling the various Latino groups toenjoy their culture and share it with others.

Inland, there is more to the region. Spend a day at Six Flags Great Adventure, in Jackson.After the kids thrill to the hair-raising rides,drive through the Wild Safari, where the entirefamily can see animals from across the world;don’t be surprised if some come right up to yourcar. And don’t leave the area without stoppingat the Six Flags Factory Outlet Center.

through arched walkways thatopen onto campus greens wherestudents gather to talk, study,listen to music or throw aFrisbee. And of course, takeadvantage of the wealth of cul-tural and intellectual offeringsthat the university opens to thepublic, such as lectures, concertsand a museum with an impres-sive collection of artwork.

Just steps from the campus youcan wander through Nassau Street, visiting thestylish shops there and on Palmer Square, directlyacross the university. Watch a play at the Tony-Award winning McCarter Center for the

Performing Arts, and spend thenight at the historic Nassau Inn,on Palmer Square, first open forbusiness in 1756.

To find a Hispanic presencewhere none might be expected,take Rte. 70 to Tabernacle,Burlington County, deep in thePine Barrens. There you willfind the monument to EmilioCarranza, a Mexican aviatorwho died in 1928 on the return

leg of a goodwill flight between Mexico and NewYork. Every year on July 13, the anniversary ofthe crash, Mexican diplomats travel to the monu-ment to honor the Mexican hero.

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The Tweeter Center at the Waterfrontis a state-of-the-art amphitheater.

There are also numerous attractions that can be enjoyed at a more leisurely pace,like the Renault Winery,America’s oldest.

Storybook Land in Cardiff and the TW SportsAmusement Park in Egg Harbor Township aregreat family attractions. And the nature lovershould be sure to visit Brigantine’s Edwin B.Forsythe National Wildlife Refuge and its 2,200acres of pristine habitat. Also in Brigantine is the Sea Life Museum-Marine Mammal StrandingCenter, where travelers can see how dolphins,whales and other aquatic creatures are rescuedand returned to their habitats.

Atlantic City’s long-standing Hispaniccommunity opens

its arms to visitors withgala festivals along thetown’s famous boardwalk.Here, the Atlantic CityLatino Festival and theAtlantic County PuertoRican Parade showcaseLatino culture in a colorfulfrenzy of food, music andexcitement.

The lights of the city’s world-class casinos andresorts add even more color to your visit. Thesix-mile Boardwalk is great for strolling, amuse-ment rides and saltwater taffy. While on theBoardwalk, take the family shopping in OceanOne, where you'll find 125 shops, restaurants anda family amusement arcade all under one roof.

In the evening, take in dinner and a show at thecasinos. Call the Atlantic City Convention Centerfor information on restaurants (1-888-222-3683).

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The world-famous Atlantic Cityshore and its glittering array ofcasino resorts.

The excitement of Atlantic City contrasts with thequiet and relaxationavailable atBrigantine.

The Southern Shore Region crackles withLatino culture in Vineland, home of a sig-nificant Puerto Rican and Mexican com-

munity that energizes the town’s civic and com-mercial life. Shopping, dining and the arts enliv-en any visit to this flourishing Hispanic enclave.

From Vineland, visitors to the Southern ShoreRegion can easily make their way to one of thearea’s popular shore towns that offer hearty help-ings of sun, sand and surf. In Cape May, quaintshops, restaurants and more than 600 charmingVictorian houses can be enjoyed with walkingand trolley tours. Shoppers fall in love with theWashington Street Mall and its unique shops,boutiques and art galleries. In the Wildwoods,you can enjoy food, games, rides and water parksalong the two-mile Wildwood Boardwalk. Andwhen the sun has set, dozens of nightspots inboth towns help you continue the fun. There’salso Ocean City, where a 2.5-mile boardwalk of

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amusements and frequent festivals add to thetown’s appeal as a vacation destination. TheOcean City Arts Center often holds exhibitions of works by Hispanic artists.

Natural wonders are found in abundancethroughout the Southern Shore. Whale and dolphin watching tours off the Atlantic coast are available in Cape May and Wildwood. TheCohanzick Zoo in Bridgeton and Cape MayCounty Park and Zoo both present extensiveexhibits of mammals, birds and reptiles. Justoutside of Cape May, everyone with a greenthumb will enjoy Leaming’s Run Gardens andColonial Farm, the largest annual garden in theU.S. with 30 acres of flowers and an abundanceof hummingbirds.

Cape May is home toquaint bed and break-fast inns that offer thechance for romanticgetaways.

The Southern Shoreregion's diverse menu of

attractions includes boardwalk amusements

and shopping.

Some of the Puerto Rican families that began to settle inVineland during the 1960s came from the industrial cityof Camden; others arrived directly from the island to findwork in the region’s strong agricultural economy. Fromthese modest beginnings they eventually prospered, andtoday Vineland can boast a Puerto Rican communitythat is one of the most energetic in the state.

It is an energy that comes alive in the bustle of numer-ous Puerto Rican-owned businesses — some adorned by murals that bring a flavor of the tropics to SouthJersey. It can be seen in the town’s active civic life andin its faith. Sacred Heart Chapel, commonly known asSpanish Catholic Center, is a mainstay of Vineland’s fel-lowship of 53 churches. In recent years, Mexicans havemigrated to thearea. Many whostarted as farm-workers havemoved on to openbusinesses thatcater to the tastesof their fellowcountrymen.

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History is also on display at attractions thatinclude Cold Spring Village, a working replica of a Southern New Jersey farming village. InMillville, celebrate the region’s glassblowingindustry through exhibitions and hands-ondemonstrations conducted by master craftsmen.At Wheaton Village, where you will find theGarden State’s only regional folk life center,explore how ethnic groups shaped life and commerce in South Jersey.

Shops catering toPuerto Rican andMexican tastes dotVineland's energeticdowntown.

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New Jersey & Vicinity Airports:

Photo/Art Credits

Cover montage: Pageant winners (courtesy of Hispanic

State Parade of NJ); Dancer (courtesy of Compañía

Espanola de Marquez); Waiter, Jai Alai (photo by Shelley

Kusnetz); Shoppers on Bergenline Avenue (photo by Glen

Frieson); Ferry Street fruit stand (photo by Gerry McCrea);

Store owner (photo by Glen Frieson); “Flaw Rid The”,

©2000 artist Rainiel Guzman (courtesy of Center for Latino

Arts and Culture).

Pg 1: Acting Governor Donald T. DiFrancesco, Office of the

Governor, State of New Jersey. Pg 2: Pageant winners

(courtesy of the Hispanic State Parade of New Jersey; Bust

of Luis Munoz Rivera (photo by Rafael Torres). Pg 3: Rio

Vista clock tower (photo by Anthony Taranto, courtesy of

Palisades Interstate Park Commission); Bust of Jose Marti

(courtesy of Kenneth Lewis). Pg 4: Jai Alai Restaurant,

Dover (photo by Shelly Kusnetz). Pg 5: Tapas de España,

North Bergen (photo courtesy of Tapas de España); Chef,

Bergenline Avenue (photo by Glen Frieson); Diners at

Camino Real (photo by Donna Connor). Pg 6: Antonio

Marquez (photo by Paco Ruiz). Pg 7: Perfecto Oyola Library

and Cultural Center (photo by Shelly Kusnetz); “Balcon

Antillano” (courtesy of Newark Museum). Pg 8: Ballet

Nacional de Cuba (photo by Paco Ruiz). Pg 9: Paquito

D’Rivera (courtesy of The Havana NY Music Company); Lisa

Botalico (courtesy Alborado Spanish Dance Theatre). Pg 10:

NJN contestants (courtesy NJN). Pg 11: Dancers, Newark

Community School of Arts (courtesy of Newark Community

School of the Arts). “La Plenopera Del Empache” (courtesy

of Teatro Si @ Newark Symphony Hall). Pg 12: Carlos

Santana (courtesy of Arista). Pg 13: The All Powerful Hand

of God Sculpture and The Three Kings (courtesy of Newark

Museum). Pg 14: Jersey City Museum Mini-Theater (art

rendition-courtesy of Jersey City Museum); Lois Mora

(courtesy Montclair Museum). Pg 15: “Zapata” (courtesy of

Newark Public Library). Pg 16: Los NY Cubans de 1947

(photo Todd Bolton). Pg 17: The NY Cubans in East Orange

(photo Todd Bolton). Pg 20: Latin American Parade (cour-

tesy of Desfile Cubana de NJ). Pg 22: Trompetero Mariachi

(photo Donna Connor). Pg 23: Marchers, Hispanic State

Parade of NJ (courtesy of Desfile Hispano Americano de NJ,

Inc.). Pg 24: Parade participants (courtesy of Desfile

Hispano Americano de NJ, Inc.). Pg 25: Festival onlookers

at the Latino Americano Festival; Latino dancers (photos by

Donna Connor). Pg 26: Latin band at La Parada San Juan

Bautista (courtesy of La Parada San Juan Bautista).

Pg 29: Jersey Gardens Shopping Mall (photo by Shelly

Kusnetz). Pg 30: Child rock climbing (photo by Bard

Martin, courtesy Liberty Science Center); La Isla Cigars

(photo by Glen Frieson); La Cachita Restaurant/woman

holding coconuts (photo by Shelly Kusnetz). Pg 31: Man in

bodega, dresses (photos by Glen Frieson). Pg 32: Ferry

Street fruit stand (photo by Jerry McCrea); Ferry Street

(photo by Shelly Kusnetz). Pg 33: Latino Supermarket

(photo by Glen Frieson). Pg 34: NJ State Aquarium (photo

by Dennis McDonald, courtesy of NJ State Aquarium). Pg

35: The Tweeter Center (photo courtesy of Sony E Center).

Pg 36: Atlantic City Skyline (photo by Donna Connor). Pg.

36: Boats (courtesy, town of Brigantine) Pg 37: Porch

(courtesy of Cape May Office of Tourism); Shoppers (photo

by Donna Connor); Wildwood Water Park (courtesy of Cape

May Office of Tourism). Pg. 38: Shoppers, gifts, bakery

downtown Vineland (photos by Donna Connor).

*Photo credits not included in the listing are royalty-freeimages from Corbis Stock Market and PhotoDisc.

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The New Jersey Travel GuideTo plan your next New Jersey vacation,

day trip or stopover ask for

a complimentary copy of the

New Jersey Travel Guide,

call 1-800-VISIT-NJ, EXT. 2910.or visit the website at www.visitnj.org

Spanish-language TV Channels:

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Newark International Airport(973) 961-6000

Kennedy International Airport(718) 244-4444

LaGuardia Airport(718) 533-3400

Philadelphia International Airport(800) PHL-GATE

Atlantic City International AirportPomona(609) 645-7895

Teterboro Airport(201) 288-1775

Trenton/Mercer Airport(609) 882-1600

For complete general aviation airport listings contact: Division of Aeronautics of theNew Jersey Department of Transportation (609) 530-2900

Atlantic CountyAtlantic CityAtlantic City ExpresswayMile Marker 3.5Atlantic City609-383-2727

HammontonAtlantic City ExpresswayMile Marker 21Hammonton609-965-6316

Bergen CountyMontvaleGarden State Parkway NorthMile Marker 172NMontvale201-391-5737

Cape May CountyOcean ViewGarden State Parkway SouthMile Marker 18.3Ocean View609-624-0918

Essex CountyNewark InternationalAirportTerminal BInternational Arrivals973-624-1014

Hudson CountyLiberty State ParkExit 14B off NJ TurnpikeMorris Pesin DriveJersey City201-915-3401

Hunterdon CountyLiberty VillageOne Church StreetFlemington908-788-5729

Mercer CountyTrentonLafayette and Barrack streetsTrenton609-777-1770

Middlesex CountyMolly PitcherNew Jersey Turnpike SouthMile Marker 71.9Cranbury609-655-1610

Salem CountyDeepwaterRoute 295 North, Exit 2BDeepwater856-299-5272

Warren CountyKnowltonI-80 East, 5 miles fromDelaware Water GapMile Marker 7908-496-4994

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